582.295 – Automatic Dissolution of Districts.
582.295 Automatic dissolution of districts.— (1) If the governing body of a district fails to meet as required under s. 582.195, the district shall be automatically dissolved as of January 1 of the year immediately following the year in which the governing body failed to meet. All assets and liabilities of the district shall be transferred to […]
582.30 – Discontinuance of Districts; Referendum; Commissioner’s Authority.
582.30 Discontinuance of districts; referendum; commissioner’s authority.— (1) Any time after 5 years from the organization of a district under the provisions of this chapter, any 10 percent of owners of land lying within the boundaries of such district may file a petition with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services praying that the operations of the […]
582.31 – Certification of Results of Referendum; Dissolution.
582.31 Certification of results of referendum; dissolution.—Upon receipt from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of a certification that the department has determined that the continued operation of the district is not administratively practicable and feasible, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the supervisors shall forthwith proceed to terminate the affairs of the district. […]
582.32 – Effect of Dissolution.
582.32 Effect of dissolution.— (1) Upon issuance of a certificate of dissolution, s. 189.076(2) applies and all land use regulations in effect within such districts are void. (2) The department shall not be required to entertain petitions for the discontinuance of any district nor conduct referenda upon such petitions nor make determinations pursuant to such petitions in accordance […]
582.28 – Cooperation Between Districts.
582.28 Cooperation between districts.—The supervisors of any two or more districts organized under the provisions of this chapter may cooperate with one another in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this chapter. History.—s. 12, ch. 18144, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(483).
582.01 – Definitions.
582.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2) “Council” means the Soil and Water Conservation Council. (3) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (4) “District” or “soil and water conservation district” means a governmental subdivision of this state and a body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the […]
582.29 – State Agencies to Cooperate.
582.29 State agencies to cooperate.—Agencies of this state that have jurisdiction over, or are charged with, the administration of any state-owned lands, and of any county, or other governmental subdivision of the state, that have jurisdiction over, or are charged with the administration of, any county-owned or other publicly owned lands, shall cooperate to the fullest […]
582.02 – Legislative Policy and Findings; Purpose of Districts.
582.02 Legislative policy and findings; purpose of districts.— (1) It is the policy of the Legislature to promote the appropriate and efficient use of soil and water resources, protect water quality, prevent floodwater and sediment damage, preserve wildlife, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state. […]
582.055 – Powers and Duties of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Rules.
582.055 Powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; rules.— (1) The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (2) The department is authorized to receive gifts, appropriations, materials, equipment, lands, and facilities and to manage, operate, and disburse them for the use and benefit of the […]
582.06 – Soil and Water Conservation Council; Powers and Duties.
582.06 Soil and Water Conservation Council; powers and duties.— (1) COMPOSITION.— (a) The Soil and Water Conservation Council is created in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and shall be composed of 7 members who have been involved in the practice of soil or water conservation, or in the development or implementation of interim measures or best […]