# Fla. Stat. § 285.03: 285.03 Grant of Florida lands to Seminole Indians

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.03

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 285.03
- **Heading:** 285.03 Grant of Florida lands to Seminole Indians
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 285 / Part I / Section 285.03

## Text

(1)(a) A grant is made, for use of the Seminole Indians of Florida, of a tract of land situated in Broward County, described as follows: (b) Beginning 330 feet west of the northeast corner of lot fourteen, of section thirty-six, township fifty south, range forty-one east; thence west 495 feet; thence south 1,320 feet, thence east 495 feet, thence north 1,320 feet to point of beginning, being 15 acres, more or less.

(2) The said described lands shall become a part of the Seminole Indian Reservation, reserved by Act of Legislature, 1931, to use of the Seminole Indians of Florida.

(3) If, at any time, said lands should be abandoned or not used for the purpose for which granted, such lands would revert to the State of Florida.

History: ss. 1, 4, ch. 16175, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1995(1).

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 285.01 285.01 Lands set aside; description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.03 285.03 Grant of Florida lands to Seminole Indians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.04 285.04 Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund authorized to exchange state lands for United States lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.05 285.05 Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund authorized to exchange lands with individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.06 285.06 State Indian Reservation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.06.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.07 285.07 Purpose of law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.07.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.08 285.08 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.09 285.09 Rights of Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes with respect to hunting, fishing, and frogging.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.10 285.10 No license or permit fees required; identification card required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.011 285.011 Seminole Indian lands; trustee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.11 285.11 Reservation; improvement leases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.12 285.12 Reservation; mineral deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.13 285.13 Campsites; flood control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 285.14 285.14 Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund as trustee to accept donations of and acquire property for Indians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXIX_C285_PI_S285.14.md)

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