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The 2020 Florida Statutes

Title XX
VETERANS
Chapter 295
LAWS RELATING TO VETERANS: GENERAL PROVISIONS
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F.S. 295.065
295.065 Legislative intent.It is the intent of the Legislature to provide preference and priority in the hiring practices of this state as set forth in this chapter. All written job announcements and audio and video advertisements used by employing agencies of the state and its political subdivisions must include a notice stating that certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
History.s. 6, ch. 77-422; s. 1, ch. 98-33; s. 7, ch. 2014-1.
Note.Former s. 295.15.