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2007 Florida Statutes
SECTION 16
Liberal construction.
Liberal construction.
315.16 Liberal construction.--This law, being necessary for the welfare of the inhabitants of the state, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.
History.--s. 16, ch. 59-411.