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Administrative Laws in Florida.

Florida administrative-law practice involves professional license defense, agency adjudications, rulemaking, and judicial review of agency decisions. The Florida Administrative Procedure Act at Chapter 120 of the Florida Statutes provides the core framework, with many contested cases handled by the Division of Administrative Hearings.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

Judicial review deadlines are agency- and procedure-specificFla. Stat. ch. 120

Florida administrative-law deadlines are agency- and rule-specific. Judicial review of final agency action under the APA generally requires filing within a short statutory window in the appropriate district court of appeal.

State law

Key Florida Statutes

Florida Administrative Procedure ActFla. Stat. ch. 120

The Florida APA governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of administrative action for most Florida state agencies.

State law

Official Sources

Florida Division of Administrative Hearings Florida Legislature — Statutes

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