Fla. Stat. 591.21
Community forests; duties of forestry committee

(1)

It shall be the duty of the forestry committee to advise the governing board in acquiring, developing and managing the forest and in making contracts, agreements, and permits for and with the forest, and, if desirable, in hiring a qualified forester and laborers and in making rules and regulations for operating the forest.

(2)

For any sale in excess of $100, the governing body shall ask for and receive open competitive bids and purchase from the lowest and best bidder. For sale of forest products in excess of $500 for the total contract, the sale shall be advertised in one issue each of 2 consecutive weeks in a county newspaper of general circulation, and the highest and best bid accepted. Contiguous sales shall not be made.

Source: Section 591.21 — Community forests; duties of forestry committee, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0591.­21 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 591.21. Community forests; duties of forestry committee's source at flsenate​.gov