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1997 Florida Code
TITLE V JUDICIAL BRANCH
Chapter 39 Proceedings Relating To Children  
PART IV TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (ss. 39.459-39.475)
39.459   Definition.

39.459  Definition.--As used in ss. 39.46-39.474, the term "department" means the Department of Children and Family Services.

History.--s. 62, ch. 94-209; s. 10, ch. 97-101.

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