Fla. Stat. § 159.42
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159.42 Cooperation of state.
Official statutory text
The state, its officers, departments, divisions, and other state entities are authorized to cooperate with and provide assistance to local agencies in carrying out the purposes of this part and thereby promote the industry and economy of the state. Personnel, facilities, and property under the jurisdiction of such state officers and entities and such appropriated and other funds as from time to time may be available therefor may be used and applied pursuant to this section except to the extent prohibited by law.
History: s. 18, ch. 69-104.
History: s. 18, ch. 69-104.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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