# Fla. Stat. § 373.609: 373.609 Enforcement; city and county officers to assist

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C373_PVI_S373.609

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 373.609
- **Heading:** 373.609 Enforcement; city and county officers to assist
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part VI / Section 373.609

## Text

It shall be the duty of every state and county attorney, sheriff, police officer, and other appropriate city and county official, upon request, to assist the department, the governing board of any water management district, or any local board, or any of their agents in the enforcement of the provisions of this law and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder.

History: s. 15, ch. 57-380; s. 15, ch. 63-336; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 25, ch. 73-190; s. 117, ch. 77-104; s. 232, ch. 81-259.

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