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Fla. Stat. § 388.0101 Declaration of legislative intent
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It is declared to be the public policy of this state to achieve and maintain such levels of arthropod control as will protect human health and safety and foster the quality of life of the people, promote the economic development of the state, and facilitate the enjoyment of its n…
Fla. Stat. § 388.011 Definitions
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As used in this chapter:(1) “Arthropod” means those insects of public health or nuisance importance, including all mosquitoes, midges, sand flies, dog flies, yellow flies, and house flies.(2) “Board of commissioners” means the governing body of any mosquito control program, and m…
Fla. Stat. § 388.021 Creation of mosquito control special districts
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(1) The abatement or suppression of arthropods, whether disease-bearing or merely pestiferous, within any or all counties of this state is advisable and necessary for the maintenance and betterment of the comfort, health, and welfare of the people thereof and is found and declare…
Fla. Stat. § 388.101 District boards of commissioners; term of office
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(1) Following the creation of the district, and in the general election each 4 years thereafter, the district board of commissioners shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis by the electors of the district. The three persons receiving the highest number of votes cast in the genera…