(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to consolidate and codify in this part all current and applicable laws or acts relating to the Florida Inland Navigation District and to locate these provisions within this chapter. It is the further intent of the Legislature that all prior laws or acts, insofar as they relate to the Florida Inland Navigation District, are repealed as provided in this act.
(2) By codifying the charter of the Florida Inland Navigation District in this part, the Legislature has no intention of restricting or withdrawing the ad valorem taxing authority vested in the Florida Inland Navigation District pursuant to ss. 2 and 15, Art. XII of the State Constitution.