Fla. Stat. § 171.022
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171.022 Preemption; effect on special laws.
Official statutory text
(1) It is further the purpose of this act to provide viable and usable general law standards and procedures for adjusting the boundaries of municipalities in this state.
(2) The provisions of any special act or municipal charter relating to the adjusting of municipal boundaries in effect on October 1, 1974, are repealed except as otherwise provided herein.
History: s. 1, ch. 74-190.
(2) The provisions of any special act or municipal charter relating to the adjusting of municipal boundaries in effect on October 1, 1974, are repealed except as otherwise provided herein.
History: s. 1, ch. 74-190.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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