# Fla. Stat. § 373.418: 373.418 Rulemaking; preservation of existing authority

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.418

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 373.418
- **Heading:** 373.418 Rulemaking; preservation of existing authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part IV / Section 373.418

## Text

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that stormwater management systems be regulated under this part incorporating all of existing requirements contained in or adopted pursuant to this chapter and chapter 403. Neither the department nor governing boards are limited or prohibited from amending any regulatory requirement applicable to stormwater management systems in accordance with the provisions of this part. It is further the intent of the Legislature that all current exemptions under this chapter and chapter 403 shall remain in full force and effect and that this act shall not be construed to remove or alter these exemptions.

(2) In order to preserve existing requirements, all rules of the department or governing boards existing on July 1, 1989, except for rule 17-25.090, Florida Administrative Code, shall be applicable to stormwater management systems and continue in full force and effect unless amended or replaced by future rulemaking in accordance with this part.

(3) The department or governing boards have authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part. Such rules shall be consistent with the water resource implementation rule and shall not allow harm to water resources or be contrary to the policy set forth in s. 373.016.

(4) The department or the governing boards are authorized to adopt by rule performance criteria for the review of groundwater discharge of stormwater. Upon adoption of such performance criteria the department shall not require a separate groundwater permit for permitted stormwater facilities.

History: s. 15, ch. 89-279; s. 22, ch. 97-160; s. 86, ch. 98-200.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 373.403 373.403 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.403.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.406 373.406 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.406.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.407 373.407 Determination of qualification for an agricultural-related exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.407.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.409 373.409 Headgates, valves, and measuring devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.409.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.413 373.413 Permits for construction or alteration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.413.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.414 373.414 Additional criteria for activities in surface waters and wetlands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.414.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.415 373.415 Protection zones; duties of the St. Johns River Water Management District.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.415.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.416 373.416 Permits for maintenance or operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.416.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.417 373.417 Citation of rule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.417.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.418 373.418 Rulemaking; preservation of existing authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.418.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.419 373.419 Completion report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.419.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.421 373.421 Delineation methods; formal determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.421.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.422 373.422 Applications for activities on state sovereignty lands or other state lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.422.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.423 373.423 Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PIV_S373.423.md)

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