Florida Statutes
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.64)
252.33 - Limitations.


(1) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by ss. 252.31-252.60 or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety.
(2) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with an emergency.
(3) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, firefighting forces, units of the Armed Forces of the United States, or any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but state, local, and interjurisdictional emergency plans shall place reliance upon the forces available for performance of functions related to emergencies.
(4) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to proclaim martial law or exercise any other powers vested in the Governor under the constitution, statutes, or common law of this state independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of ss. 252.31-252.60.
History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 15, ch. 83-334; s. 128, ch. 95-148.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters

Chapter 252 - Emergency Management

Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.64)

252.31 - Short title.

252.311 - Legislative intent.

252.32 - Policy and purpose.

252.33 - Limitations.

252.34 - Definitions.

252.35 - Emergency management powers; Division of Emergency Management.

252.351 - Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.

252.355 - Registry of persons with special needs; notice; registration program.

252.356 - Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations.

252.3568 - Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.

252.3569 - Florida state agricultural response team; emergency response to animal, agricultural, and vector issues.

252.357 - Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster.

252.358 - Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills.

252.359 - Ensuring availability of emergency supplies.

252.36 - Emergency management powers of the Governor.

252.3611 - Transparency; audits.

252.363 - Tolling and extension of permits and other authorizations.

252.365 - Emergency coordination officers; disaster-preparedness plans.

252.3655 - Natural hazards interagency workgroup.

252.37 - Financing.

252.371 - Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Trust Fund.

252.3711 - Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund.

252.372 - Imposition and collection of surcharge.

252.373 - Allocation of funds; rules.

252.38 - Emergency management powers of political subdivisions.

252.385 - Public shelter space; public records exemption.

252.39 - Local services.

252.40 - Mutual aid arrangements.

252.41 - Emergency management support forces.

252.42 - Government equipment, services, and facilities.

252.43 - Compensation.

252.44 - Emergency mitigation.

252.45 - Lease or loan of state property; transfer of state personnel.

252.46 - Orders and rules.

252.47 - Enforcement.

252.50 - Penalties.

252.51 - Liability.

252.515 - Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act; immunity from civil liability.

252.52 - Liberality of construction.

252.55 - Civil Air Patrol, Florida Wing.

252.60 - Radiological emergency preparedness.

252.61 - List of persons for contact relating to release of toxic substances into atmosphere.

252.62 - Director of Office of Financial Regulation; powers in a state of emergency.

252.63 - Commissioner of Insurance Regulation; powers in a state of emergency.

252.64 - Protection of religious institutions.