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Floridians have no right to bodies of water 'free of pollution,' appeals court rules
(floridaphoenix.com)
The judge’s ruling for Titusville seems reasonable given the state law but it’s a real shame.
“We recognize the overwhelming support of this charter amendment by the residents of the City of Titusville and the admirable policies of the amendment,” the judges wrote. “However, the Legislature in drafting section 403.412(9)(a) of the Environmental Protection Act has not authorized the types of rights provided for in the charter amendment. As such, an appellate court has no power to change or alter what the Legislature mandated.”