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1997 Florida Statutes
SECTION 18
Construction.
Construction.
361.18 Construction.--
(1) The provisions of this part, being necessary for the welfare and prosperity of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
(2) Chapter 82-53, Laws of Florida, shall be deemed to be enacted for the purpose of further implementing the provisions of s. 10(d), Art. VII of the State Constitution, as amended.
History.--s. 9, ch. 75-200; s. 8, ch. 82-53.