(1) The District will seek the cooperation and assistance of state, county and municipal government officials, including law enforcement agencies, in accordance with Florida Statutes § 373.609, to facilitate the enforcement of any order issued pursuant to this chapter. Counties and municipalities in an area affected by a Water Shortage order are authorized and encouraged to adopt ordinances which provide for local enforcement of such order.

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    (2) In enforcing the provisions of any water shortage order issued pursuant to this chapter, the District may utilize any of the enforcement remedies available pursuant to chapter 120 or 373, F.S. or chapter 40C-1, F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.119, 373.175, 373.246 FS. History-New 1-1-84, Amended 8-23-18.