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Dear Mr. Shepard:

You have requested my opinion on substantially the following question:

Is the City of Maitland Fire Department authorized by section 316.066, Florida Statutes, to receive a copy of a written crash report prepared pursuant to that section in order to request reimbursement from the at-fault driver for a fee assessed by the city?

According to your letter, it is the practice in the City of Maitland for both the police department and the fire department to respond to the scene of an automobile accident if it is unclear whether injuries are involved. City policy authorizes the fire…