Policy Text
35.1 AUTHORITY:
35.1.1 The City of Margate is a chartered municipality. In accordance with Article VIII
Section 2(b) of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Florida Statute Section
166.021, the city shall have governmental, corporate, and proprietary powers. Through
these powers and Florida Statutes Sections 943.10(1) and 790.052(1), department
officers have the legal right to enforce the laws of the State of Florida and the ordinances
of the City of Margate and make full custodial arrests.