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Fla. Stat. § 319.29 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 319 / Section 319.29
319.29 Lost or destroyed certificates.
Status: in_force

(1) If a certificate of title is lost or destroyed, application for a duplicate copy thereof shall be made to the department by the owner of the motor vehicle or mobile home or the holder of a lien thereon upon a form prescribed by the department and accompanied by the fee prescribed in this chapter. The application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant. Thereupon the department shall issue a duplicate copy of the certificate of title to the person entitled to receive the certificate of title under the provisions of this chapter. The duplicate copy and all subsequent certificates of title issued in the chain of title originated by such duplicate copy shall be plainly marked across their faces “duplicate copy,” and any subsequent purchaser of the motor vehicle or mobile home in the chain of title originating through such duplicate copy shall acquire only such rights in the motor vehicle or mobile home as the original holder of the duplicate copy himself or herself had.

(2) Any purchaser of such motor vehicle or mobile home may at the time of purchase require the seller to indemnify him or her and all subsequent purchasers of the motor vehicle or mobile home against any loss which he, she, or they may suffer by reason of any claim or claims presented upon the original certificate. If the original certificate of title is recovered by the owner, he or she shall forthwith surrender the original certificate to the department for cancellation.

(3) If, following the issuance of an original, duplicate, or corrected certificate of title by the department, the certificate is lost in transit and is not delivered to the addressee, the owner of the motor vehicle or mobile home, or the holder of a lien thereon, may, within 180 days of the date of issuance of the title, apply to the department for reissuance of the certificate of title. An additional fee may not be charged by the department or a tax collector, as agent for the department, for reissuance under this subsection.

(4) The department shall implement a system to verify that the application is signed by a person authorized to receive a duplicate title certificate under this section if the address shown on the application is different from the address shown for the applicant on the records of the department.

History: s. 10, ch. 23658, 1947; s. 8, ch. 25150, 1949; s. 11, ch. 25035, 1949; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 14, ch. 82-134; s. 13, ch. 89-333; s. 345, ch. 95-148; s. 27, ch. 97-300; s. 2, ch. 2024-272; s. 3, ch. 2025-125.
Fla. Stat. § 499.065 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 499 / Part I / Section 499.065
499.065 Inspections; imminent danger.
Status: in_force

1 (1) Notwithstanding s. 499.051, the department shall inspect each prescription drug wholesale distributor establishment, prescription drug repackager establishment, veterinary prescription drug wholesale distributor establishment, limited prescription drug veterinary wholesale distributor establishment, and retail pharmacy drug wholesale distributor establishment that is required to be permitted under this part as often as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and rules. The department shall have the right of entry and access to these facilities at any reasonable time.

(2) To protect the public from prescription drugs that are adulterated or otherwise unfit for human or animal consumption, the department may examine, sample, seize, and stop the sale or use of prescription drugs to determine the condition of those drugs. The department may immediately seize and remove any prescription drugs if the Secretary of Business and Professional Regulation or his or her designee determines that the prescription drugs represent a threat to the public health. The owner of any property seized under this section may, within 10 days after the seizure, apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for whatever relief is appropriate. At any time after 10 days, the department may destroy the drugs as contraband.

1 (3) The department may determine that a prescription drug wholesale distributor establishment, prescription drug repackager establishment, veterinary prescription drug wholesale distributor establishment, limited prescription drug veterinary wholesale distributor establishment, or retail pharmacy drug wholesale distributor establishment that is required to be permitted under this part is an imminent danger to the public health and shall require its immediate closure if the establishment fails to comply with applicable laws and rules and, because of the failure, presents an imminent threat to the public’s health, safety, or welfare. Any establishment so deemed and closed shall remain closed until allowed by the department or by judicial order to reopen.

(4) For purposes of this section, a refusal to allow entry to the department for inspection at reasonable times, or a failure or refusal to provide the department with required documentation for purposes of inspection, constitutes an imminent danger to the public health.

History: s. 23, ch. 2003-155; s. 6, ch. 2004-328; s. 6, ch. 2006-92; s. 107, ch. 2008-6; s. 34, ch. 2008-207; s. 6, ch. 2012-143; s. 9, ch. 2019-99.
Fla. Stat. § 383.18 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 383 / Section 383.18
383.18 Contracts; conditions.
Status: in_force

Participation in the regional perinatal intensive care centers program under ss. 383.15-383.19 is contingent upon the department entering into a contract with a provider. The contract shall provide that patients will receive services from the center and that parents or guardians of patients who participate in the program and who are in compliance with Medicaid eligibility requirements as determined by the department are not additionally charged for treatment and care which has been contracted for by the department. Financial eligibility for the program is based on the Medicaid income guidelines for pregnant women and for children under 1 year of age. Funding shall be provided in accordance with ss. 383.19 and 409.908.

History: s. 4, ch. 76-54; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 4, ch. 80-177; s. 3, ch. 82-209; s. 4, ch. 85-225; s. 32, ch. 87-225; s. 4, ch. 94-140; s. 87, ch. 2014-17; s. 3, ch. 2015-225.
Fla. Stat. § 674.203 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 674 / Part II / Section 674.203
674.203 Effect of instructions.
Status: in_force

Subject to chapter 673 concerning conversion of instruments (s. 673.4201) and restrictive indorsements (s. 673.2061), only a collecting bank’s transferor can give instructions that affect the bank or constitute notice to it, and a collecting bank is not liable to prior parties for any action taken pursuant to the instructions or in accordance with any agreement with its transferor.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 21, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 381.0261 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.0261
381.0261 Summary of patient’s bill of rights; distribution; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Health shall publish on its Internet website a summary of the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. In adopting and making available to patients the summary of the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, health care providers and health care facilities are not limited to the format in which the department publishes the summary.

(2) Health care providers and health care facilities, if requested, shall inform patients of the address and telephone number of each state agency responsible for responding to patient complaints about a health care provider or health care facility’s alleged noncompliance with state licensing requirements established pursuant to law.

(3) Health care facilities shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that inpatients are provided the opportunity during the course of admission to receive information regarding their rights and how to file complaints with the facility and appropriate state agencies.

(4)(a) An administrative fine may be imposed by the Agency for Health Care Administration when any health care facility fails to make available to patients a summary of their rights, pursuant to s. 381.026 and this section. Initial nonwillful violations shall be subject to corrective action and shall not be subject to an administrative fine. The Agency for Health Care Administration may levy a fine against a health care facility of up to $5,000 for nonwillful violations and up to $25,000 for intentional and willful violations. Each intentional and willful violation constitutes a separate violation and is subject to a separate fine. (b) An administrative fine may be imposed by the appropriate regulatory board, or the department if there is no board, when any health care provider fails to make available to patients a summary of their rights, pursuant to s. 381.026 and this section. Initial nonwillful violations shall be subject to corrective action and shall not be subject to an administrative fine. The appropriate regulatory board or department may levy a fine against a health care provider of up to $100 for nonwillful violations and up to $500 for willful violations. Each intentional and willful violation constitutes a separate violation and is subject to a separate fine.

(5) In determining the amount of fine to be levied for a violation, as provided in subsection (4), the following factors shall be considered: (a) The scope and severity of the violation, including the number of patients found to not have received notice of patient rights, and whether the failure to provide notice to patients was willful. (b) Actions taken by the health care provider or health care facility to correct the violations or to remedy complaints. (c) Any previous violations of this section by the health care provider or health care facility.

History: s. 2, ch. 91-127; s. 22, ch. 98-89; s. 179, ch. 98-166; s. 65, ch. 99-397; s. 43, ch. 2012-184.
Fla. Stat. § 741.041 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 741 / Section 741.041
741.041 Marriage license application valid for 60 days.
Status: in_force

Marriage licenses shall be valid only for a period of 60 days after issuance, and no person shall perform any ceremony of marriage after the expiration date of such license. The county court judge or clerk of the circuit court shall recite on each marriage license the final date that the license is valid.

History: s. 2, ch. 77-139; s. 279, ch. 79-400; s. 113, ch. 97-237.
Fla. Stat. § 159.31 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part II / Section 159.31
159.31 Tax exemption.
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by this part in all respects will be for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their industry and prosperity, for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and for the provision of gainful employment and will constitute the performance of essential public functions. The local agency shall not be required to pay any taxes on any project or any other property owned by the local agency under the provisions of this part or upon the income therefrom. The bonds issued under the provisions of this part, their transfer, and the income therefrom (including any profit made on the sale thereof), and all notes, mortgages, security agreements, letters of credit, or other instruments which arise out of or are given to secure the repayment of bonds issued in connection with a project financed under this part, shall at all times be free from taxation by the state or any local unit, political subdivision, or other instrumentality of the state. Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed as exempting from taxation or assessments the leasehold interest of a lessee in any project or any other property or interest owned by the lessee. The exemption granted by this section shall not be applicable to any tax imposed by chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations owned by corporations.

History: s. 7, ch. 69-104; s. 3, ch. 73-327; s. 6, ch. 80-287; s. 20, ch. 86-152.
Fla. Stat. § 328.22 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part I / Section 328.22
328.22 Transfer of ownership.
Status: in_force

(1) On voluntary transfer of an ownership interest in a vessel covered by a certificate of title, the following requirements apply: (a) If the certificate is a written certificate of title and the transferor’s interest is noted on the certificate, the transferor shall promptly sign the certificate and deliver it to the transferee. If the transferor does not have possession of the certificate, the person in possession of the certificate has a duty to facilitate the transferor’s compliance with this paragraph. A secured party does not have a duty to facilitate the transferor’s compliance with this paragraph if the proposed transfer is prohibited by the security agreement. (b) If the certificate of title is an electronic certificate of title, the transferor shall promptly sign by hand, or electronically if available, and deliver to the transferee a record evidencing the transfer of ownership to the transferee. (c) The transferee has a right enforceable by specific performance to require the transferor to comply with paragraph (a) or paragraph (b).

(2) The creation of a certificate of title identifying the transferee as owner of record satisfies subsection (1).

(3) A failure to comply with subsection (1) or to apply for a new certificate of title does not render a transfer of ownership of a vessel ineffective between the parties. Except as otherwise provided in s. 328.101, s. 328.14(1), s. 328.145, or s. 328.23, a transfer of ownership without compliance with subsection (1) is not effective against another person claiming an interest in the vessel.

(4) A transferor that complies with subsection (1) is not liable as owner of the vessel for an event occurring after the transfer, regardless of whether the transferee applies for a new certificate of title.

History: s. 23, ch. 2019-76.
Fla. Stat. § 468.305 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part IV / Section 468.305
468.305 Certification; standards.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop standards for certification for the categories of radiological personnel or procedures specified in s. 468.302. The certification standards shall be developed by the department to provide for educational programs for persons who are duly licensed or have a credential in a recognized health care profession or who have other training that is relevant to the program of study to be undertaken. All such categories shall include a demonstration of safety procedure competency; however, nothing in this part shall be construed to require that all operators of radiation equipment be registered radiologic technologists. An application fee of not more than $350 shall be assessed those educational programs seeking approval from the department. Application for approval shall be made on forms provided by the department. Once approved by the department, an educational program shall be assessed an annual fee not to exceed $150.

History: s. 6, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 5, ch. 88-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 17.031 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 17 / Section 17.031
17.031 Security of Chief Financial Officer’s office.
Status: in_force

The Chief Financial Officer may engage the full-time services of two law enforcement officers, with power of arrest, to prevent all acts of a criminal nature directed at the property in the custody or control of the Chief Financial Officer. While so assigned, such officers shall be under the direction and supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, and their salaries and expenses shall be paid from the general fund of the office of Chief Financial Officer.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-174; s. 17, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 378.411 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 378 / Part III / Section 378.411
378.411 Certification to receive notices of intent to mine, to review, and to inspect for compliance.
Status: in_force

(1) By petition to the secretary, a local government may request certification to receive notices of intent to mine, to review, and to conduct compliance inspections.

(2) In deciding whether to grant certification to a local government, the secretary shall determine whether the following criteria are being met: (a) The petitioning local government has adopted and effectively implemented a local government comprehensive plan. (b) The local government has adequate review procedures and the financial and staffing resources necessary to assume responsibility for adequate review and inspection. (c) The local government has a record of effectively reviewing, inspecting, and enforcing compliance with local ordinances and state laws.

(3) In making his or her determination, the secretary shall consult with the Department of Commerce, the appropriate regional planning council, and the appropriate water management district.

(4) The secretary shall evaluate the performance of a local government on a regular basis to ensure compliance with this section. All or part of the certification may be rescinded if the secretary determines that the certification is not being carried out pursuant to the requirements of this part.

(5) The department shall establish the certification procedure by rule.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 331, ch. 94-356; s. 1026, ch. 95-148; s. 117, ch. 99-385; s. 255, ch. 2011-142; s. 118, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 120.515 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 120 / Section 120.515
120.515 Declaration of policy.
Status: in_force

This chapter provides uniform procedures for the exercise of specified authority. This chapter does not limit or impinge upon the assignment of executive power under Article IV of the State Constitution or the legal authority of an appointing authority to direct and supervise those appointees serving at the pleasure of the appointing authority. For purposes of this chapter, adherence to the direction and supervision of an appointing authority does not constitute delegation or transfer of statutory authority assigned to the appointee.

History: s. 7, ch. 2012-116.
Fla. Stat. § 733.710 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part VII / Section 733.710
733.710 Limitations on claims against estates.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of the code, 2 years after the death of a person, neither the decedent’s estate, the personal representative, if any, nor the beneficiaries shall be liable for any claim or cause of action against the decedent, whether or not letters of administration have been issued, except as provided in this section.

(2) This section shall not apply to a creditor who has filed a claim pursuant to s. 733.702 within 2 years after the person’s death, and whose claim has not been paid or otherwise disposed of pursuant to s. 733.705.

(3) This section shall not affect the lien of any duly recorded mortgage or security interest or the lien of any person in possession of personal property or the right to foreclose and enforce the mortgage or lien.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 50, ch. 75-220; s. 36, ch. 77-87; s. 9, ch. 89-340; s. 152, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 831.17 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 831 / Section 831.17
831.17 Violation of s. 831.16; second or subsequent conviction.
Status: in_force

A person previously convicted of violating s. 831.16 who is again convicted of violating that statute committed after the former conviction on three distinct charges of such offense committed within a 6-month period commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 16, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2495; GS 3376; RGS 5224; CGL 7342; s. 8, ch. 2010-117; s. 15, ch. 2013-25.
Fla. Stat. § 624.34 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part II / Section 624.34
624.34 Authority of Department of Law Enforcement to accept fingerprints of, and exchange criminal history records with respect to, certain persons.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Law Enforcement may accept fingerprints of organizers, incorporators, subscribers, officers, stockholders, directors, or any other persons involved, directly or indirectly, in the organization, operation, or management of: (a) Any insurer or proposed insurer transacting or proposing to transact insurance in this state. (b) Any other entity which is examined or investigated or which is eligible to be examined or investigated under the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

(2) The Department of Law Enforcement may accept fingerprints of individuals who apply for a license as an agent, customer representative, adjuster, service representative, or navigator or the fingerprints of the majority owner, sole proprietor, partners, officers, and directors of a corporation or other legal entity that applies for licensure with the department or office under the Florida Insurance Code.

(3) The Department of Law Enforcement may, to the extent provided for by federal law, exchange state, multistate, and federal criminal history records with the department or office for the purpose of the issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate of authority, certification, or license to operate in this state.

(4) The Department of Law Enforcement may accept fingerprints of any other person required by statute or rule to submit fingerprints to the department or office or any applicant or licensee regulated by the department or office who is required to demonstrate that he or she has not been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or a misdemeanor.

(5) The Department of Law Enforcement shall, upon receipt of fingerprints from the department or office, submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to check federal criminal history records.

(6) Statewide criminal records obtained through the Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records obtained through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records obtained through local law enforcement agencies shall be used by the department and office for the purpose of issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation of certificates of authority, certifications, or licenses issued to operate in this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-131; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 3, ch. 88-166; s. 191, ch. 90-363; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 780, ch. 2003-261; s. 15, ch. 2003-267; s. 8, ch. 2003-281; s. 3, ch. 2013-101; s. 10, ch. 2018-102.
Fla. Stat. § 314.06 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 314 / Section 314.06
314.06 Stationing vessels.
Status: in_force

The master of every vessel arriving in a port for which a harbormaster shall be appointed, under the provisions of this chapter, shall apply to such harbormaster, or one of the harbormaster’s deputies, for a station in the stream, or a berth at the wharves, and the harbormaster or deputy shall forthwith station such vessel in the stream or at the wharves, as the case may be, so as to best facilitate the loading or discharge of such vessel, and at the same time interfere as little as possible with other vessels in the vicinity; but in stationing vessels at wharves or assigning them berths thereat, the harbormaster or deputy shall conform in every instance to the wishes of the managers of such wharves as to their location at the same.

History: s. 6, ch. 3752, 1887; RS 962; GS 1332; RGS 2502; CGL 3912; s. 291, ch. 95-148.