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Dear Mr. Wyckoff:

On behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County, Florida, you ask substantially the following question:

Does the Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County have the authority to adopt a regulatory program to fine property owners who permit the accumulation of standing water on property located within the district?

In sum:

The mosquito control district may not impose a fine on property owners who permit the accumulation of standing water on property located within the district. The district, however, may pursue a…