250.531 Drug interdiction responsibilities.—When authorized or directed by the Governor, the Florida National Guard may assist federal law enforcement agencies in interdicting the importation of controlled substances into this state. When so authorized or directed, the Florida National Guard shall be deemed to be a state investigative law enforcement agency and shall be authorized to receive […]
250.533 Purpose.—The purposes of this compact are to: (1) Provide for mutual assistance and support among the party states in the utilization of the National Guard in drug interdiction, counter-drug activities, and demand reduction. (2) Permit the National Guard of this state to enter into mutual assistance and support agreements, on the basis of need, with one or […]
250.534 Entry into force and withdrawal.— (1) This compact shall enter into force when enacted into law by any two states. Thereafter, this compact shall become effective as to any other state upon its enactment thereof. (2) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take […]
250.535 Definitions; mutual assistance and support.— (1) As used in this compact: (a) “Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities” means the use of National Guard personnel, while not in federal service, in any law enforcement support activities that are intended to reduce the supply or use of illegal drugs in the United States. These activities include, but are not […]
250.536 Responsibilities.— (1) Nothing in this compact shall be construed as a waiver of any benefits, privileges, immunities, or rights otherwise provided for National Guard personnel performing duty pursuant to Title 32, U.S.C., nor shall anything in this compact be construed as a waiver of coverage provided for under the Federal Tort Claim Act. In the event […]
250.537 Delegation.—Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prevent the Governor of a party state from delegating any of his or her responsibilities or authority respecting the National Guard, provided that such delegation is otherwise in accordance with law. For purposes of this compact, however, the Governor shall not delegate the power to request assistance […]
250.538 Limitations.—Nothing in this compact shall: (1) Authorize or permit National Guard units or personnel to be placed under the operational control of any person not having the National Guard rank or status required by law for the command in question. (2) Deprive a properly convened court of jurisdiction over an offense or a defendant merely because of […]
250.539 Construction and severability.—This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of the United States or of any state or the applicability thereof to […]
250.5395 Provision of training and facilities to support illegal drug reduction.—Subject to an annual appropriation, the Florida National Guard shall provide training, training support, and facilities to facilitate the state’s attainment of its goals to reduce the supply of and demand for illegal drugs. History.—s. 54, ch. 2003-68.
