# Fla. Stat. § 373.023: 373.023 Scope and application

> Florida · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.023

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 373.023
- **Heading:** 373.023 Scope and application
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.023

## Text

(1) All waters in the state are subject to regulation under the provisions of this chapter unless specifically exempted by general or special law.

(2) No state or local government agency may enforce, except with respect to water quality, any special act, rule, regulation, or order affecting the waters in the state controlled under the provisions of this act, whether enacted or promulgated before or after the effective date of this act, until such special act, rule, regulation, or order has been filed with the department. However, any agency empowered to issue emergency orders affecting such waters may enforce such emergency orders prior to filing such orders with the department. Any rule or regulation in effect on the effective date of this act which is not filed with the department within 180 days after the effective date of this act shall be deemed repealed if the notice hereinafter called for shall have been received by the state or local agency issuing such rule or regulation. The department is directed to notify by certified or registered mail every state or local government agency known to be authorized to enforce any special act, rule, regulation or order affecting the waters of the state regarding the provisions of this subsection. The department is directed to review periodically such special acts, rules, regulations, and orders and to recommend to the appropriate agencies or the Legislature the amendment, consolidation, or revocation of inconsistencies or duplications therein.

(3) Any state or local governmental agency or other person having the power of eminent domain or condemnation under the laws of this state must notify the department or the governing board of a water management district prior to exercising that power.

History: s. 4, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 1, ch. 73-190.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 373.012 373.012 Topographic mapping.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.012.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.013 373.013 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.013.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.016 373.016 Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.016.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.019 373.019 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.019.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.023 373.023 Scope and application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.023.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.026 373.026 General powers and duties of the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.026.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.033 373.033 Saltwater barrier line.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.033.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.036 373.036 Florida water plan; district water management plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.036.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.037 373.037 Pilot program for alternative water supply development in restricted allocation areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.037.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.042 373.042 Minimum flows and minimum water levels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.042.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.043 373.043 Adoption and enforcement of rules by the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.043.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.044 373.044 Rules; enforcement; availability of personnel rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.044.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.046 373.046 Interagency agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.046.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 373.047 373.047 Cooperation between districts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PI_S373.047.md)

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