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Uncopyrightable public documents

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  • {{unsealed-FLGovernment-document}} The constitution and statutes of Florida generally do not permit public records to be copyrighted.[1][2] (Note: it's a general prohibition; there are exceptions, such as to protect personnel, litigation, security, and other information.) (Note: this is a nascent template; discussion is here.)


The appellate court opinion stated in no uncertain terms: "Florida's Constitution and its statutes do not permit public records to be copyrighted unless the legislature specifically states they can be." (Emphasis mine.)

  1. ^ Microdecisions, Inc. v. Skinner, Case no. 2D03-3346, Florida Court of Appeal, Second District (Dec. 1, 2004), construing Florida Statutes §119.07
  2. ^ Florida senate committee report on public records and copyright, September 2005.