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Dear Mr. Meadows:

On behalf of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District, you have asked for my opinion on substantially the following question:

Is the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District authorized to reduce or compromise a lien held by the district?

According to information you have provided to this office, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District currently holds a lien against an employee of the district. The board of the district is considering accepting a lesser amount than is owed in order to resolve the issue of payment of the lien. On behalf of the board you have asked whether the…