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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XXII
PORTS AND HARBORS
Chapter 315
Port Facilities Financing
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Section 315.16, Florida Statutes 2000

315.16  Liberal construction.--This law, being necessary for the welfare of the inhabitants of the state, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.

History.--s. 16, ch. 59-411.