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  1. (a) The annexation laws of this state do not apply in the area within one-half mile of the boundaries of a state park located in a county with a population in excess of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) unless:

    1. (1) The annexation is approved by a majority of the voters residing within the one-half-mile area;

    2. (2) The area to be annexed is on the opposite side of a navigable river from the state park;

    3. (3) The area to be annexed is on the opposite side of and south of an existing railroad right-of-way from the state park; or

    4. (4) The area to be annexed contains a public or private school.

  2. (b)

    1. (1) An order of the county court issued in contradiction of this section is void if the order is issued after August 1, 1997.

    2. (2) A county court order issued after August 1, 1997, annexing an area on the opposite side of and south of an existing railroad right-of-way from a state park is valid and not void.