Fla. Stat. § 154.001
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154.001 System of coordinated county health department services; legislative intent.
Official statutory text
It is the intent of the Legislature to promote, protect, maintain, and improve the health and safety of all citizens and visitors of this state through a system of coordinated county health department services. The Legislature recognizes the unique partnership which necessarily exists between the state and its counties in meeting the public health needs of the state. To strengthen this partnership, the Legislature intends that the public health needs of the several counties be provided through contractual arrangements between the state and each county. The Legislature also recognizes the importance of meeting the educational needs of Florida’s public health professionals.
History: s. 3, ch. 83-177; s. 16, ch. 97-101.
History: s. 3, ch. 83-177; s. 16, ch. 97-101.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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