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2009 Florida Statutes
Purposes of the authority.
348.53 Purposes of the authority.--The authority is created for the purposes and shall have power to construct, reconstruct, improve, extend, repair, maintain and operate the expressway system. It is hereby found and declared that such purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of the State of Florida, City of Tampa and the County of Hillsborough, for the increase of their pleasure, convenience and welfare, for the improvement of their health, to facilitate transportation for their recreation and commerce and for the common defense. The authority shall be performing a public purpose and a governmental function in carrying out its corporate purpose and in exercising the powers granted herein.
History.--s. 4, ch. 63-447.