§ 254-121. Legislative intent.  


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  • It is the intent of the Legislature that the authority created by this Act is a dependent special district within the definition of F.S. § 200.001(8)(d), and not an independent special district within the provisions of F.S. § 190.049, and F.S. §§ 165.031(5) and 200.001(8)(e), or any other applicable provision of general law. In recognition of such legislative intent, it is hereby declared that the provisions of F.S. § 190.049, and F.S. §§ 165.022 and 165.041, or any other applicable provision of general law shall not be construed or interpreted to prohibit or restrict the creation of the district by special law. Pursuant to the language of F.S. §§ 200.001(8)(d), it is the intent of the legislature that the millage of the district shall be included in the millage computation of the county as provided by law.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 2001-336, § 3)