### Question
How is the "Florida Department of Transportation" defined?


### Answer
The term **Florida Department of Transportation** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1750a* as follows -

> the executive branch department and agency of the State of Florida that—


(A) is responsible for the construction and maintenance of surface vehicle roads, existing pursuant to section 20.23, Florida Statutes

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1750a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER III-FLORIDA INDIAN (MICCOSUKEE) LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT > Part B-Miccosukee Settlement**

