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Florida Attorney General Reports
Decided August 15, 2000Published
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. James P. Beadle Attorney for the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District 5205 Babcock Street, Northeast Palm Bay, Florida 32905
Dear Mr. Beadle:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, you ask substantially the following questions:
1. Is the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District authorized to open and develop district property for recreational purposes?
2. Does Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, apply to water control districts created by special act?
In sum:
1. The Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District is authorized to open and develop district…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Rowe v. Pinellas Sports AuthoritySupreme Court of Florida · 1984
- Halifax Drainage District v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1938
- Roach v. Loxahatchee Groves Water Control DistrictDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1982
- Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District v. MannSupreme Court of Florida · 1981