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FL Stat § 373.107 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.107 - Citation of rule.

373.107 Citation of rule.—In addition to any other provisions within this part or any rules promulgated hereunder, the permitting agency shall, when requesting information for a permit application pursuant to this part or such rules promulgated hereunder, cite a specific rule. If a request for information cannot be accompanied by a rule citation, failure to provide such information cannot be grounds to deny a permit.History.—s. 3, ch. 79-161.
FL Stat § 373.113 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.113 - Adoption of rules by the governing board.

373.113 Adoption of rules by the governing board.—In administering the provisions of this chapter the governing board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement provisions of law conferring powers or duties upon it.History.—s. 20, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 83, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 373.1131 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.1131 - Consolidated action on permits.

373.1131 Consolidated action on permits.—(1) Whenever the implementation of specific authority granted by this chapter, or whenever delegation of another program requiring permits or other authorizations, would result in the department or a water management district processing two or more separate permits or other authorizations for the same activity or project, the department or governing board may procedurally consolidate such separate permits or other authorizations by establishing a single application, permit application fee, noticing procedure, schedule for agency review, and final agency action on the consolidated permit or other authorization.(2) Procedures to consolidate permitting actions under this section do not constitute rules within the meaning of s. 120.52.(3) Whenever two or more permits or other authorizations for aquaculture activities have been consolidated into a single process, responsibility for permitting or authorizing such activities shall not be delegated to any unit of local government pursuant to s. 373.103.History.—s. 17, ch. 96-247.
FL Stat § 373.1135 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.1135 - Small business program.

373.1135 Small business program.—Each water management district, as created in this chapter, may implement a small business program designed to help small businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, to participate in district procurement and contract activities. The purpose of the program is to spur economic development and support small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses, to successfully expand in the marketplace. Program specifics shall be provided by rule pursuant to s. 373.113.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-215.
FL Stat § 373.116 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.116 - Procedure for water use and impoundment construction permit applications.

373.116 Procedure for water use and impoundment construction permit applications.—(1) Applications for water use permits, under part II of this chapter; for permits for construction or alteration of dams, impoundments, reservoirs, and appurtenant works, under part IV of this chapter; and for permits under s. 403.812 shall be filed with the water management district on appropriate forms provided by the governing board.(2) Upon receipt of an application for a permit of the type referred to in subsection (1), the governing board shall cause a notice thereof to be published in a newspaper having general circulation within the affected area. In addition, the governing board shall send, by regular or electronic mail, a copy of such notice to any person who has filed a written request for notification of any pending applications affecting this particular designated area. At the option of the applicable county or city government, notice of application for the consumptive use of water shall be mailed by regular or electronic mail to the county and appropriate city government from which boundaries the withdrawal is proposed to be made.(3) All permits issued under this section shall include the following language:This permit does not convey to the permittee any property rights or privileges other than those specified herein, nor relieve the permittee from complying with any applicable local government, state, or federal law, rule, or ordinance.History.—s. 21, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 14, ch. 78-95; s. 73, ch. 83-310; s. 3, ch. 96-339; s. 1, ch. 2003-124; s. 3, ch. 2004-381.
FL Stat § 373.117 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.117 - Certification by professional engineer.

373.117 Certification by professional engineer.—(1) If an application for a permit or license to conduct an activity regulated under this chapter requires the services of a professional engineer as regulated and defined by chapter 471, the department or governing board of a water management district may require, as a condition of granting a permit or license, that a professional engineer licensed under chapter 471 certify upon completion of the permitted or licensed activity that such activity has been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the department or board.(2) The cost of such certification by a professional engineer shall be borne by the permittee.(3) No permitted or licensed activity which is required to be so certified shall be placed into use or operation until the professional engineer’s certificate is filed with the department or board.History.—s. 4, ch. 79-160.
FL Stat § 373.1175 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.1175 - Signing and sealing by professional geologists.

373.1175 Signing and sealing by professional geologists.—(1) If an application for a permit or license, or the performance of an activity regulated under this chapter, requires the services of a professional geologist as provided for in chapter 492, the department or governing board of a water management district may require that a professional geologist licensed under chapter 492 sign and seal any documents and reports submitted in connection with the permit application or regulated activity.(2) The cost of such signing and sealing by a professional geologist shall be borne by the permit applicant or permittee.(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or prohibit the practice by professional engineers pursuant to chapter 471.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-160.
FL Stat § 373.119 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.119 - Administrative enforcement procedures; orders.

373.119 Administrative enforcement procedures; orders.—(1) Whenever the executive director of a water management district has reason to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated thereunder or permits or order issued pursuant thereto has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, the executive director may cause a written complaint to be served upon the alleged violator or violators. The complaint shall specify the provision or provisions of this chapter or regulation or permit or order alleged to be violated or about to be violated and the facts alleged to constitute a violation thereof, and may order that necessary corrective action be taken within a reasonable time to be prescribed in such order. Any such order shall become final unless the person or persons named therein request by written petition a hearing no later than 14 days after the date such order is served.(2) Whenever the executive director, with the concurrence and advice of the governing board, finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; the health of animals, fish or aquatic life; a public water supply; or recreational, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other reasonable uses, the executive director may, without prior notice, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as the executive director deems necessary to meet the emergency.(3) Any person to whom an emergency order is directed pursuant to subsection (2) shall comply therewith immediately, but on petition to the board shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible.History.—s. 22, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 14, ch. 78-95.
FL Stat § 373.123 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.123 - Penalty.

373.123 Penalty.—Any person, real or artificial, that shall construct or enlarge, or cause to be constructed or enlarged, a canal or shall enlarge or deepen a natural stream in such a manner as to permit salt water to move inland of an established saltwater barrier line, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083. Each day such movement of salt water shall continue, shall constitute a separate offense of the provisions of this law.History.—s. 3, ch. 63-210; s. 324, ch. 71-136; s. 25, ch. 73-190.Note.—Former s. 373.195.
FL Stat § 373.129 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.129 - Maintenance of actions.

373.129 Maintenance of actions.—The department, the governing board of any water management district, any local board, or a local government to which authority has been delegated pursuant to s. 373.103(8), is authorized to commence and maintain proper and necessary actions and proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction for any of the following purposes:(1) To enforce rules, regulations, and orders adopted or issued pursuant to this law.(2) To enjoin or abate violations of the provisions of this law or rules, regulations, and orders adopted pursuant hereto.(3) To protect and preserve the water resources of the state.(4) To defend all actions and proceedings involving its powers and duties pertaining to the water resources of the state.(5) To recover a civil penalty for each offense in an amount not to exceed $15,000 per offense. Each date during which such violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.(a) A civil penalty recovered by a water management district pursuant to this subsection shall be retained and used exclusively by the water management district that collected the money. A civil penalty recovered by the department pursuant to this subsection must be deposited into the Water Quality Assurance Trust Fund established under s. 376.307.(b) A local government that is delegated authority pursuant to s. 373.103(8) may deposit a civil penalty recovered pursuant to this subsection into a local water pollution control program trust fund, notwithstanding paragraph (a). However, civil penalties that are deposited in a local water pollution control program trust fund and that are recovered for violations of state water quality standards may be used only to restore water quality in the area that was the subject of the action, and civil penalties that are deposited in a local water pollution control program trust fund and that are recovered for violation of requirements relating to water quantity may be used only to purchase lands and make capital improvements associated with surface water management, or other purposes consistent with the requirements of this chapter for the management and storage of surface water.(6) To recover investigative costs, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.(7) To enforce part IV of this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as provided in ss. 373.430, 403.121(1) and (2), 403.131, 403.141, and 403.161.(8) In conflicts arising where a water management district is a party to litigation against another governmental entity, as defined in s. 164.1031, a district has an affirmative duty to engage in alternative dispute resolution in good faith as required by chapter 164.History.—s. 16, ch. 57-380; s. 16, ch. 63-336; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 25, ch. 73-190; s. 42, ch. 79-65; s. 9, ch. 84-341; s. 2, ch. 91-231; s. 4, ch. 91-288; s. 27, ch. 93-213; s. 38, ch. 96-321; s. 46, ch. 2010-205; s. 36, ch. 2015-229; s. 7, ch. 2020-158.Note.—Former s. 373.221.
FL Stat § 373.136 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.136 - Enforcement of regulations and orders.

373.136 Enforcement of regulations and orders.—(1) The governing board may enforce its regulations and orders adopted pursuant to this chapter, by suit for injunction or other appropriate action in the courts of the state.(2) The court may award to the prevailing party or parties reasonable attorney’s fees for services rendered in actions at law and all appellate proceedings resulting therefrom under the provisions of this chapter. In addition to the above, the court may award all costs and charges incident to such actions.(3) Any action by a citizen of the state to seek judicial enforcement of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be governed by the Florida Environmental Protection Act, s. 403.412.History.—s. 25, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 7, ch. 99-353.
FL Stat § 373.1401 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.1401 - Management of lands of water management districts.

373.1401 Management of lands of water management districts.—In addition to provisions contained in s. 373.1391(1) for soil and water conservation districts, the governing board of each water management district may contract with a nongovernmental person or entity, any federal or state agency, a county, a municipality, or any other governmental entity, or environmental nonprofit organization to provide for the improvement, management, or maintenance of any real property owned by or under the control of the district.History.—s. 6, ch. 91-288; s. 14, ch. 2001-256.
FL Stat § 373.145 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.145 - Information program regarding hydrologic conditioning and consumption of major surface and groundwater sources.

373.145 Information program regarding hydrologic conditioning and consumption of major surface and groundwater sources.—In order to aid in the development of a better understanding of the unique surface and groundwater resources of this state, the water management districts shall develop an information program designed to provide information concerning existing hydrologic conditions of major surface and groundwater sources in this state and suggestions for good conservation practices within those areas. The water management districts shall utilize the most efficient means to regularly distribute this information to members of the Legislature, the media, and the public.History.—s. 38, ch. 2002-296; s. 39, ch. 2005-2; s. 7, ch. 2005-36.
FL Stat § 373.146 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.146 - Publication of notices, process, and papers.

373.146 Publication of notices, process, and papers.—(1) Whenever in this chapter the publication of any notice, process, or paper is required or provided for, unless otherwise provided by law, the publication thereof as provided in chapter 50 is considered as being sufficient.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, and except in the case of emergency meetings, water management districts may provide reasonable notice of public meetings held to evaluate responses to solicitations issued by the water management district, by publication as provided in chapter 50, no less than 7 days before such meeting.History.—s. 44, ch. 25209, 1949; s. 27, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 25, ch. 73-190; s. 14, ch. 78-95; s. 35, ch. 99-247; s. 27, ch. 2021-17.Note.—Former s. 378.44.
FL Stat § 373.149 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.149 - Existing districts preserved.

373.149 Existing districts preserved.—The enactment of this act shall not affect the existence of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District created by chapter 25270, 1949, Laws of Florida, or the Southwest Florida Water Management District, created by chapter 61-691, Laws of Florida, or any contract or obligation of such districts entered into prior to the effective date of this act. The two districts shall continue to exercise the taxing powers authorized to them in the territories within their respective boundaries, except that nothing herein shall limit the department in considering and recommending to the 1973 session of the Legislature changes in the boundaries and transfers of funds, appropriations, personnel, property, or equipment between or among the existing districts and districts created by this chapter. The two districts shall continue to exercise the powers presently authorized by chapter 378 and this chapter, notwithstanding provisions contained to the contrary in this chapter, until any such powers shall be specifically revoked or modified by the department pursuant to this chapter, except that the provisions of s. 373.139 relating to acquisition of real property shall apply.History.—s. 28, part I, ch. 72-299.
FL Stat § 373.171 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.171 - Rules.

373.171 Rules.—(1) In order to obtain the most beneficial use of the water resources of the state and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and the interests of the water users affected, governing boards, by action not inconsistent with the other provisions of this law and without impairing property rights, may:(a) Adopt rules or issue orders affecting the use of water, as conditions warrant, and forbidding the construction of new diversion facilities or wells, the initiation of new water uses, or the modification of any existing uses, diversion facilities, or storage facilities within the affected area.(b) Regulate the use of water within the affected area by apportioning, limiting, or rotating uses of water or by preventing those uses which the governing board finds have ceased to be reasonable or beneficial.(c) Issue orders and adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.(2) In adopting rules and issuing orders under this law, the governing board shall act with a view to full protection of the existing rights to water in this state insofar as is consistent with the purpose of this law.(3) No rule or order shall require any modification of existing use or disposition of water in the district unless it is shown that the use or disposition proposed to be modified is detrimental to other water users or to the water resources of the state.(4) All rules adopted by the governing board shall be filed with the Department of State as provided in chapter 120. An information copy will be filed with the Department of Environmental Protection.(5) Cooperative funding programs are not subject to the rulemaking requirements of chapter 120. However, any portion of an approved program which affects the substantial interests of a party is subject to s. 120.569.History.—s. 11, ch. 57-380; s. 8, ch. 63-336; ss. 10, 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 8, ch. 76-243; s. 1, ch. 77-117; s. 14, ch. 78-95; s. 256, ch. 94-356; s. 84, ch. 98-200; s. 3, ch. 2013-229.
FL Stat § 373.1725 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.1725 - Notice of intent by publication.

373.1725 Notice of intent by publication.—In addition to rulemaking procedures required pursuant to chapter 120, the water management districts, when proposing to adopt, amend, or repeal any rule, shall provide notice of intent by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the affected area. The publication notice shall summarize the proposed rule and shall occur at least 14 days prior to the intended action.History.—s. 12, ch. 91-288.
FL Stat § 373.175 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 373 - Water Resources|Part I - State Water Resource Plan (Ss. 373.012-373.200)|373.175 - Declaration of water shortage; emergency orders.

373.175 Declaration of water shortage; emergency orders.—(1) The governing board of the district may by order declare that a water shortage exists within all or part of the district when insufficient ground or surface water is available to meet the needs of the users or when conditions are such as to require temporary reduction in total use within the area to protect water resources from serious harm.(2) The governing board may impose such restrictions on one or more users of the water resource as may be necessary to protect the water resources of the area from serious harm.(3) When a water shortage is declared, the governing board shall cause notice thereof to be published in a prominent place within a newspaper of general circulation throughout the area. Publication of such notice shall serve as notice to all users in the area of the condition of water shortage.(4) If an emergency condition exists due to a water shortage within any area of the district and the executive director of the district, with the concurrence of the governing board, finds that the exercise of powers under this section is not sufficient to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, the health of animals, fish, or aquatic life, a public water supply, or recreational, commercial, industrial, agricultural, or other reasonable uses, the executive director may, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120, issue emergency orders reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action, including, but not limited to, apportioning, rotating, limiting, or prohibiting the use of the water resources of the district, be taken as the executive director, with the concurrence of the governing board, deems necessary to meet the emergency.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-730; s. 25, ch. 73-190; s. 1, ch. 73-295; s. 14, ch. 78-95; s. 35, ch. 83-218; s. 597, ch. 95-148.Note.—Former s. 378.152.