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1999 Florida Statutes

533.02  Escape of waste, wash, and debris.--It is unlawful for any person to permit or allow the escape of waste, wash, or debris from any mine or mines operated by such person into any of the streams and rivers of this state, but the escape of water slightly discolored shall not be construed as the escape of waste, wash, and debris, nor shall the washing away of water, or debris, due to excessive rains or floods which are beyond the control of persons operating such mine or mines be within the meaning of this chapter.

History.--s. 2, ch. 6202, 1911; RGS 2447; s. 2, ch. 10181, 1925; CGL 3854, 3859.