What method of service is NOT mentioned in Section 162.12, Fla. Stat.?

The method of service that is not mentioned in Section 162.12, Fla. Stat., is text message. This section outlines several traditional methods of service for code enforcement notices, which generally include certified mail, hand delivery, and leaving notice at the usual place of residence. These methods are designed to ensure that individuals receive official communication about code violations in a manner that is verifiable.

Text messaging, while widely used for personal and some business communications today, does not provide the same guarantee of receipt and formality required in legal contexts, particularly in code enforcement. The absence of this method in the statute reflects the importance placed on tangible, documented approaches to ensure parties are duly notified of enforcement actions. This underscores a systematic effort to maintain records of communication for potential legal proceedings that may arise from code enforcement actions.