Fla. Stat. 189.071
Merger or dissolution of a dependent special district

(1)

The merger or dissolution of a dependent special district may be effectuated by an ordinance of the local general-purpose governmental entity wherein the geographical area of the district or districts is located. However, a county may not dissolve a special district that is dependent to a municipality or vice versa, or a dependent district created by special act.

(2)

The merger or dissolution of an active dependent special district created and operating pursuant to a special act may be effectuated only by further act of the Legislature unless otherwise provided by general law.

(3)

A dependent special district that meets any criteria for being declared inactive pursuant to s. 189.062 may be dissolved or merged by special act without a referendum.

(4)

A copy of any ordinance and of any changes to a charter affecting the status or boundaries of one or more special districts shall be filed with the Special District Accountability Program within 30 days after such activity.

Source: Section 189.071 — Merger or dissolution of a dependent special district, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0189.­071 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 189.071. Merger or dissolution of a dependent special district's source at flsenate​.gov