Florida Statute 943.137 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes (including 2025 Special Session C)

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 943
DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

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F.S. 943.137

943.137 Establishment of qualifications and standards above the minimum.—

(1) Nothing herein may be construed to preclude an employing agency from establishing qualifications and standards for employment, appointment, training, or promotion of officers that exceed the minimum requirements set by ss. 943.13 and 943.17, including establishing tobacco-use standards.

(2) The qualifications of an employing agency that exceed the minimum employment or basic recruit training course established by the commission are binding on individuals affected and shall be recognized by the commission.

History.—s. 10, ch. 84-258; s. 8, ch. 86-187; s. 2, ch. 86-286; ss. 5, 6, ch. 87-186; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch. 2007-27; s. 5, ch. 2019-113.

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