Fla. Stat. 650.09
Liberal construction

The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed in order to effectively carry out the purposes of the chapter as set forth in the declaration of public policy.

Source: Section 650.09 — Liberal construction, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0650.09 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

650.01
Declaration of policy 650.02
Definitions 650.03
Federal-state agreement 650.04
Contributions by state employees 650.05
Plans for coverage of employees of political subdivisions 650.07
Rules and regulations 650.09
Liberal construction 650.10
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Original Source: Section 650.09 — Liberal construction, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0650.09 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 650.09 Liberal construction

Fla. Stat. 650.09
Liberal construction