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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XX
VETERANS
Chapter 295
Laws Relating To Veterans: General Provisions
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Section 295.065, Florida Statutes 2000

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. In all written job announcements and audio and video advertisements used by employing agencies of the state and its political subdivisions, there shall be a notation that certain veterans and spouses of 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.

Note.--Former s. 295.15.