Fla. Stat. 553.61
Intent

The purpose and intent of this act is to provide for increased worker safety by requiring compliance with sufficient standards for trench safety.

Source: Section 553.61 — Intent, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0553.61 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

553.60
Short title 553.61
Intent 553.62
State standard 553.63
Trench excavations in excess of 5 feet deep 553.64
Certain requirements for contract bids

Current through Fall 2025

§ 553.61. Intent's source at flsenate.gov

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._553.61

Original Source: Section 553.61 — Intent, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0553.61 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 553.61 Intent

Fla. Stat. 553.61
Intent