# Fla. Stat. § 376.13: 376.13 Emergency proclamation; Governor’s powers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.13

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 376.13
- **Heading:** 376.13 Emergency proclamation; Governor’s powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 376 / Section 376.13

## Text

(1) Whenever any emergency exists or appears imminent, arising from the discharge of oil, petroleum products or their byproducts, or any other pollutants, the Governor shall by proclamation declare the fact and that a state of emergency exists in any or all sections of the state. If the Governor is unavailable, the Lieutenant Governor shall, by proclamation, declare the fact and that a state of emergency exists in any or all sections of the state. A copy of such proclamation shall be filed with the Department of State.

(2) In performing his or her duties under this section, the Governor is authorized and directed to cooperate with all departments and agencies of the Federal Government, the offices and agencies of other states and foreign countries and the political subdivisions thereof, and private agencies in all matters pertaining to an emergency as described herein.

(3) In performing his or her duties under this section, the Governor is further authorized and empowered: (a) To make, amend, and rescind the necessary orders, rules, and regulations to carry out this section within the limits of the authority conferred upon the Governor and not inconsistent with the rules, regulations, and directives of the President of the United States or of any federal department or agency having specifically authorized emergency functions. (b) To delegate any authority vested in the Governor under this section and to provide for the subdelegation of any such authority.

(4) Whenever the Governor is satisfied that an emergency no longer exists, he or she may terminate the proclamation by another proclamation affecting the sections of the state covered by the original proclamation, or any part thereof. The proclamation shall be published in such newspapers of the state and posted in such places as the Governor, or any person acting in that capacity, deems appropriate.

History: s. 13, ch. 70-244; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 39, ch. 83-334; s. 614, ch. 95-148.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 376.07 376.07 Regulatory powers of department; penalties for inadequate booming by terminal facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.07.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.09 376.09 Removal of prohibited discharges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.09.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.10 376.10 Personnel and equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.011 376.011 Pollutant Discharge Prevention and Control Act; short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.11 376.11 Florida Coastal Protection Trust Fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.12 376.12 Liabilities and defenses of responsible parties; liabilities of third parties; financial security requirements for vessels; liability of cargo owners; notification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.13 376.13 Emergency proclamation; Governor’s powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.14 376.14 Vessels; financial responsibility; claims against providers of financial responsibility; service of process against responsible parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.16 376.16 Enforcement and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.16.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.19 376.19 County and municipal ordinances; powers limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.19.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.20 376.20 Limitation on application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.20.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.021 376.021 Legislative intent with respect to pollution of coastal waters and lands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.021.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.21 376.21 Construction of ss. 376.011-376.21.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.21.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 376.25 376.25 Gambling vessels; registration; required and prohibited releases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXVIII_C376_S376.25.md)

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