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Rules for implementation.§ 39.012

Part I · General Provisions · 2026 Florida Statutes
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0 opinions cite § 39.012

0 admin code rules cite § 39.012

DCF's rules in Chapter 65C, Florida Administrative Code, that cite it or name it as the law they implement.

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1 CFOP cite § 39.012

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  1. CFOP 170-1 Florida Child Welfare Practice Model p. 164

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The department shall adopt rules for the efficient and effective management of all programs, services, facilities, and functions necessary for implementing this chapter. Such rules may not conflict with the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure. All rules and policies must conform to accepted standards of care and treatment.

History. s. 2, ch. 87-289; s. 4, ch. 90-208; s. 12, ch. 94-209; s. 1, ch. 97-101; s. 120, ch. 97-238; s. 22, ch. 98-403.