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Uncopyrightable public documents

 * unsealed-FLGovernment-document The constitution and statutes of Florida generally do not permit public records to be copyrighted. (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.)