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Fla. Stat. § 605.1063 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.1063
605.1063 Notice of appraisal rights.
Status: in_force

(1) If a proposed appraisal event is to be submitted to a vote at a members’ meeting, the meeting notice must state that the limited liability company has concluded that the members are, are not, or may be entitled to assert appraisal rights under this chapter.

(2) If the limited liability company concludes that appraisal rights are or may be available, a copy of ss. 605.1006 and 605.1061-605.1072 must accompany the meeting notice sent to those record members who are or may be entitled to exercise appraisal rights.

(3) If the appraisal event is to be approved by written consent of the members pursuant to s. 605.04073: (a) Written notice that appraisal rights are, are not, or may be available must be sent to each member from whom a consent is solicited at the time consent of such member is first solicited, and if the limited liability company has concluded that appraisal rights are or may be available, a copy of ss. 605.1006 and 605.1061-605.1072 must accompany such written notice; or (b) Written notice that appraisal rights are, are not, or may be available must be delivered, at least 10 days before the appraisal event becomes effective, to all nonconsenting and nonvoting members, and, if the limited liability company has concluded that appraisal rights are or may be available, a copy of ss. 605.1006 and 605.1061-605.1072 must accompany such written notice.

(4) If a particular appraisal event is proposed and the limited liability company concludes that appraisal rights are or may be available, the notice referred to in subsection (1), paragraph (3)(a), or paragraph (3)(b) must be accompanied by: (a) Financial statements of the limited liability company that issued the membership interests that may be or are subject to appraisal rights, consisting of a balance sheet as of the end of the fiscal year ending not more than 16 months before the date of the notice, an income statement for that fiscal year, and a cash flow statement for that fiscal year; however, if such financial statements are not reasonably available, the limited liability company shall provide reasonably equivalent financial information; and (b) The latest available interim financial statements, including year-to-date through the end of the interim period, of such limited liability company, if any.

(5) The right to receive the information described in subsection (4) may be waived in writing by a member before or after the appraisal event.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180; s. 269, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 951.05 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 951 / Section 951.05
951.05 Working county prisoners on roads and bridges or other public works of the county; hiring out to another county.
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners of the several counties may require all county prisoners under sentence confined in the jail of their respective counties for any offense to labor upon the public roads, bridges, farms, or other public works owned and operated by the county, or on other projects for which the governing body of the county could otherwise lawfully expend public funds and which it determines to be necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the county, or in the event the county commissioners of any county deem it to the best interest of their county, they may hire out their prisoners to any other county in the state to be worked upon the public roads, bridges, or other public works of that county, or on other projects for which the governing body of that county could otherwise lawfully expend public funds and which it determines to be necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of that county, or they may, upon such terms as may be agreed upon between themselves and the Department of Transportation, lease or let said prisoners to the department instead of keeping them in the county jail where they are sentenced. The money derived from the hire of such prisoners shall be paid to the county hiring out such prisoners and placed to the credit of the fine and forfeiture fund of the county.

History: s. 13, ch. 6537, 1913; RGS 6218; s. 2, ch. 9203, 1923; CGL 8550; s. 1, ch. 61-488; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 94-149; s. 121, ch. 99-385.
Fla. Stat. § 110.12306 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part I / Section 110.12306
110.12306 Anti-fraud investigative units.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “designated anti-fraud unit” means a distinct unit within the Division of State Group Insurance which is made up of employees whose principal responsibilities are the investigation and disposition of claims and who are also assigned to investigate fraud.

(2) By December 31, 2022, the division: (a)1. Shall establish and maintain a designated anti-fraud unit to investigate and report possible fraudulent insurance acts by insureds, persons making claims for services against the State Employees Health Insurance Trust Fund, or vendors under contract with the division. 2. May contract with other entities to investigate and report possible fraudulent insurance acts by insureds, persons making claims for services against the State Employees Health Insurance Trust Fund, or vendors under contract with the division. (b) Shall adopt an anti-fraud plan. (c) Shall designate staff with the primary responsibility of implementing the requirements of this section.

History: s. 3, ch. 2022-160.
Fla. Stat. § 180.02 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.02
180.02 Powers of municipalities.
Status: in_force

(1) For the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter, any municipality may execute its corporate powers within its corporate limits.

(2) Any municipality may extend and execute all of its corporate powers applicable for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter outside of its corporate limits, as hereinafter provided and as may be desirable or necessary for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare or for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter; provided, however, that said corporate powers shall not extend or apply within the corporate limits of another municipality.

(3) In the event any municipality desires to avail itself of the provisions or benefits of this chapter, it is lawful for such municipality to create a zone or area by ordinance and to prescribe reasonable regulations requiring all persons or corporations living or doing business within said area to connect, when available, with any sewerage system or alternative water supply system, including, but not limited to, reclaimed water, aquifer storage and recovery, and desalination systems, constructed, erected and operated under the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, in the creation of said zone the municipality shall not include any area within the limits of any other incorporated city or village, nor shall such area or zone extend for more than 5 miles from the corporate limits of said municipality.

History: s. 1, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(6); s. 5, ch. 95-323.
Fla. Stat. § 375.032 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 375 / Section 375.032
375.032 Recreation; required purpose for purchase.
Status: in_force

No land shall be purchased under this act or any funds expended for any project unless a finding is made that recreation is the prime purpose of the purchase or of the project.

History: s. 6, ch. 67-351.
Fla. Stat. § 166.0445 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 166 / Part I / Section 166.0445
166.0445 Family day care homes; local zoning regulation.
Status: in_force

The operation of a residence as a family day care home, as defined by law, registered or licensed with the Department of Children and Families shall constitute a valid residential use for purposes of any local zoning regulations, and no such regulation shall require the owner or operator of such family day care home to obtain any special exemption or use permit or waiver, or to pay any special fee in excess of $50, to operate in an area zoned for residential use.

History: s. 3, ch. 86-87; s. 15, ch. 99-8; s. 39, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 489.515 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part II / Section 489.515
489.515 Issuance of certificates; registrations.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The department shall issue a certificate to a person who the board certifies is qualified to become a certified contractor. (b) The board shall certify as qualified for certification any person who satisfies the requirements of s. 489.511 and who submits satisfactory evidence that he or she has obtained both workers’ compensation insurance or an acceptable exemption certificate issued by the department and public liability and property damage insurance for the health, safety, and welfare of the public in amounts determined by rule of the board, and furnishes evidence of financial responsibility, credit, and business reputation of either himself or herself or the business organization he or she desires to qualify. (c) Upon compliance with the provisions of this section and payment of the certification fee, the department shall issue the person a certificate.

(2) The department shall issue a registration to a person who is in compliance with the provisions of s. 489.513 and who the board certifies is qualified to be registered.

(3)(a) As a prerequisite to the initial issuance or the renewal of a certificate or registration, the applicant shall submit an affidavit on a form provided by the board attesting to the fact that the applicant has obtained both workers’ compensation insurance or an acceptable exemption certificate issued by the department and public liability and property damage insurance for the health, safety, and welfare of the public in amounts determined by rule of the board. The board shall by rule establish a procedure to verify the accuracy of such affidavits based upon a random audit method. (b) An applicant for initial issuance of a certificate or registration shall submit as a prerequisite to qualifying for an exemption from workers’ compensation coverage requirements under s. 440.05 an affidavit attesting to the fact that the applicant will obtain an exemption within 30 days after the date the initial certificate or registration is issued by the board.

(4) The board may refuse to certify any applicant who has violated any of the provisions of s. 489.533.

(5) A certificate or registration is not transferable.

History: ss. 7, 17, ch. 79-272; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 14, ch. 87-254; ss. 7, 21, 23, ch. 88-149; s. 6, ch. 91-119; s. 44, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 51, ch. 92-149; s. 275, ch. 94-119; s. 493, ch. 97-103; s. 47, ch. 2000-372; s. 33, ch. 2001-91; s. 32, ch. 2008-240.
Fla. Stat. § 626.8427 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part V / Section 626.8427
626.8427 Number of applications for licensure required; exemption; effect of expiration of license.
Status: in_force

(1) After a license as a title insurance agent has been issued to a title insurance agent, the agent is not required to file another license application for a similar license, irrespective of the number of insurers to be represented by the agent, unless: (a) The agent is specifically ordered by the department to complete a new application; or (b) During any period of 48 months since the filing of the original license application, the agent was not appointed, unless in the case of individuals the failure to be so appointed was due to military service, in which event the period within which a new application is not required may, in the discretion of the department, be extended for 12 months following the date of discharge from military service if the military service does not exceed 3 years, but in no event shall the period be extended under this clause for a period of more than 6 years from the date of filing the original application.

(2) The department shall not charge a fee for filing an application for license with respect to any applicant for license who is exempted under this section from filing an application.

(3) Upon the expiration or termination of a title insurance agent’s appointment, the title insurance agent is without authority conferred by the license and shall not engage or attempt to engage in any activity requiring a title insurance agent’s license and appointment. The agent shall not again be granted an appointment until he or she fully qualifies therefor as provided in this chapter. An application shall be required in all cases for qualification of a new title insurance agent’s license when application is made after the expiration of 4 years from the date of the expiration or termination of the last appointment held by a licensee.

History: s. 9, ch. 85-185; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 122, ch. 90-363; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 278, ch. 97-102; s. 16, ch. 2001-142; s. 967, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 48.195 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 48 / Section 48.195
48.195 Service of foreign process.
Status: in_force

(1) The service of process issued by a court of a state other than Florida may be made by the sheriffs of this state in the same manner as service of process issued by Florida courts. The provisions of this section shall not be interpreted to permit a sheriff to take any action against personal property, real property, or persons.

(2) An officer serving such foreign process shall be deemed as acting in the performance of his or her duties for the purposes of ss. 30.01, 30.02, 843.01, and 843.02, but shall not be held liable as provided in s. 839.19 for failure to execute any process delivered to him or her for service.

(3) The sheriffs shall be entitled to charge fees for the service of foreign process, and the fees shall be the same as fees for the service of comparable process for the Florida courts. When the service of foreign process requires duties to be performed in excess of those required by Florida courts, the sheriff may perform the additional duties and may collect reasonable additional compensation for the additional duties performed.

History: s. 7, ch. 79-396; s. 36, ch. 81-259; s. 11, ch. 91-45; s. 282, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 896.106 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 896 / Section 896.106
896.106 Fugitive disentitlement.
Status: in_force

A person may not use the resources of the courts of this state in furtherance of a claim in any related civil forfeiture action or a claim in a third-party proceeding in any related forfeiture action if that person purposely leaves the jurisdiction of this state or the United States; declines to enter or reenter this state to submit to its jurisdiction; or otherwise evades the jurisdiction of the court in which a criminal case is pending against the person.

History: s. 22, ch. 2000-360.
Fla. Stat. § 376.3077 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 376 / Section 376.3077
376.3077 Unlawful to deposit motor fuel in tank required to be registered, without proof of registration display.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any owner, operator, or supplier to pump or otherwise deposit any motor fuel into a tank required to be registered under s. 376.303 unless proof of valid registration is displayed on such tank itself or the dispensing or measuring device connected thereto or, where appropriate, in the office or kiosk of the facility where the tank is located. The department shall enforce the provisions of this section pursuant to this chapter. The department may enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to enforce the provisions of this section.

History: s. 8, ch. 87-374; s. 5, ch. 88-331; s. 18, ch. 91-305; s. 303, ch. 94-356.
Fla. Stat. § 790.175 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.175
790.175 Transfer or sale of firearms; required warnings; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the retail commercial sale or retail transfer of any firearm, the seller or transferor shall deliver a written warning to the purchaser or transferee, which warning states, in block letters not less than 1 / 4 inch in height: “IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.”

(2) Any retail or wholesale store, shop, or sales outlet which sells firearms must conspicuously post at each purchase counter the following warning in block letters not less than 1 inch in height: “IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND.”

(3) Any person or business knowingly violating a requirement to provide warning under this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 4, 7, ch. 89-534; s. 3, ch. 93-416.
Fla. Stat. § 849.22 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 849 / Section 849.22
849.22 Fees of clerk of circuit court and sheriff.
Status: in_force

The clerks of the courts and the sheriffs performing duties under the provisions of ss. 849.15-849.23 shall receive the same fees as prescribed by general law for the performance of similar duties, and such fees shall be paid out of the fine and forfeiture fund of the county as costs are paid upon conviction of an insolvent person.

History: s. 9, ch. 18143, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(405-h).
Fla. Stat. § 414.26 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 414 / Section 414.26
414.26 Court-appointed guardian unnecessary.
Status: in_force

It is unnecessary for any incompetent person entitled to public assistance payments, as provided by this chapter, to have a court-appointed guardian in order to receive such payments if said incompetent person is living in the household with an adult family member or there is a responsible person who will act in his or her behalf.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-268; s. 1, ch. 70-255; s. 29, ch. 96-175; s. 1033, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 468.314 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part IV / Section 468.314
468.314 Advisory Council on Radiation Protection; appointment; terms; powers; duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The Advisory Council on Radiation Protection is created within the Department of Health and shall consist of 16 persons to be appointed by the State Surgeon General for 3-year terms.

(2) The council shall be comprised of: (a) A certified radiologic technologist-radiographer. (b) A certified radiologic technologist-nuclear medicine. (c) A certified radiologic technologist-therapy. (d) A basic X-ray machine operator or a licensed practitioner who employs such an operator. (e) A board-certified radiologist. (f) A board-certified nuclear medicine physician. (g) A certified health physicist. (h) A certified radiologist assistant. (i) A representative from the administration of a hospital affiliated with a radiologic technology educational program. (j) An expert in environmental radiation matters. (k) A chiropractic radiologist. (l) A board-certified podiatric physician. (m) A board-certified radiological physicist. (n) A board-certified therapeutic radiologist or board-certified radiation oncologist. (o) Two persons, neither of whom has ever been certified pursuant to this part or been a member of any closely related profession.

(3) The council shall meet at least twice a year, but no more than four times per year unless authorized by the State Surgeon General.

(4) Members of the council shall not receive compensation for their services; however, they are entitled to reimbursement for necessary travel expenses, pursuant to s. 112.061, from the funds derived from fees collected under the provisions of this part.

(5)(a) The council may recommend to the department examination procedures for applicants and minimum requirements for qualification of applicants. (b) The council shall: 1. Recommend to the department a code of ethics for the certificateholder’s practice of his or her certified profession. 2. Make recommendations for the improvement of continuing education courses. 3. Make recommendations to the department on matters relating to the practice of radiologic technology, the performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant, and radiation protection. 4. Study the utilization of medical imaging and nonionizing radiation, such as nuclear magnetic resonance or similarly related technology, and make recommendations to the department on the personnel appropriate to conduct such procedures and the minimum qualifications for such personnel.

History: ss. 16, 17, 19, ch. 84-269; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 95-146; s. 290, ch. 97-103; s. 75, ch. 97-237; ss. 215, 283, ch. 98-166; s. 66, ch. 2000-158; s. 13, ch. 2006-139; s. 92, ch. 2008-6.
Fla. Stat. § 197.131 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 197 / Section 197.131
197.131 Correction of erroneous assessments.
Status: in_force

Any tax collector who discovers an erroneous assessment shall notify the property appraiser. If the error constitutes a double assessment, the tax collector shall collect only the tax justly due.

History: s. 131, ch. 85-342; s. 1002, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 768.1335 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part I / Section 768.1335
768.1335 Emergency Medical Dispatch Act; presumption.
Status: in_force

(1) This section may be known by the popular name the “Emergency Medical Dispatch Act.”

(2) As used in this section: (a) “Emergency medical dispatch” means the function of utilizing emergency medical dispatch protocols. (b) “Emergency medical dispatcher” means a person who is trained or certified in the prompt and accurate processing of calls for emergency medical assistance. (c) “Emergency medical dispatch agency” means any private or public entity that is responsible for the emergency medical dispatch by emergency medical dispatchers. (d) “Emergency medical dispatch protocol” means guidelines for processing calls for emergency medical assistance or for the dispatching of emergency medical services in a prehospital setting which are substantially similar to standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and which have been incorporated into an emergency medical dispatch training program.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, and unless otherwise immune under s. 768.28, any emergency medical dispatcher or the emergency medical dispatch agency, its agents, or its employees who utilize emergency medical dispatch protocols are presumed not to have acted negligently regarding any injuries or damages resulting from the use of emergency medical dispatch protocols, if the emergency medical dispatcher or the emergency medical dispatch agency, its agents, or its employees: (a) Properly trained their emergency medical dispatchers in an emergency medical dispatch that is substantially similar to standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (b) Implemented standard practices and management for emergency medical dispatch or practices that are substantially similar to standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (c) Utilized standard practices for training, instructor qualification, and certification eligibility of emergency medical dispatchers or practices that are substantially similar to standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

History: s. 1, ch. 2003-180.