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Florida Attorney General Reports

Decided March 6, 1974Published

1Opinion of the Court

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the meaning of the word "registrant" as used in ss. 382.17(1) and 382.35(2) and (3), F.S.?

2. Is there a conflict between the provisions of s. 382.17(1), F. S., and the provisions of s. 382.35(2), F.S., and, if so, which section will control the disclosure of a person's legitimacy status?

SUMMARY:

The word "registrant," as used in ss. 382.17(1) and 382.35(2) and (3), F.S., means or otherwise refers to the person whose birth is registered or reported in this state — not the person who accomplishes the act of registering such a birth. The provisions of ss. 382.17(1) and…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Dobbs v. Sea Isle HotelSupreme Court of Florida · 1952
  2. Alsop v. PierceSupreme Court of Florida · 1944
  3. State v. PUTNAM CTY. DEVELOP. AUTH.Supreme Court of Florida · 1971
  4. State v. State Racing CommissionSupreme Court of Florida · 1959
  5. Beebe v. RichardsonSupreme Court of Florida · 1945

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