Florida legal term
Highway commissioners in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Highway commissioners” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Highway commissioners” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Highway commissioners” means any individual, board, or other body having authority under then-existing law to discontinue the use of the highway which it is desired to restrict or close to public use and travel. (Fla. Stat. § 876.37)
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