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Fla. Stat. § 860.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 860 / Section 860.11
860.11 Injuring railroad structures; driving cattle on tracks.
Status: in_force

Whoever otherwise wantonly or maliciously injures any bridge, trestle, culvert, cattle guard, or other superstructure of any railroad company or salts the track of any railroad company for the purpose of attracting cattle thereto, or who shall drive cattle thereon, shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 3, ch. 3281, 1881; RS 2699; GS 3661; RGS 5598; CGL 7784; s. 1095, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 322.39 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.39
322.39 Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, unless such violation is declared to be otherwise by this chapter or other law of this state.

(2) Unless another penalty is provided in this chapter or by the laws of this state, a person convicted of a misdemeanor for the violation of a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 51, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8135(56); s. 51, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 216, ch. 71-136; s. 19, ch. 84-359.
Fla. Stat. § 163.3179 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 163 / Part II / Section 163.3179
163.3179 Family homestead.
Status: in_force

A local government may include in its comprehensive plan a provision allowing the use of a parcel of property solely as a homestead by an individual who is the grandparent, parent, stepparent, adopted parent, sibling, child, stepchild, adopted child, or grandchild of the person who conveyed the parcel to said individual, notwithstanding the density or intensity of use assigned to the parcel in the plan. Such a provision shall apply only once to any individual.

History: s. 6, ch. 92-129.
Fla. Stat. § 481.301 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part II / Section 481.301
481.301 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that the regulation of landscape architecture is necessary to assure competent landscape planning and design of public and private environments, prevention of contamination of water supplies, barrier-free public and private spaces, conservation of natural resources through proper land and water management practices, prevention of erosion, energy conservation, functional and aesthetically pleasing environmental contributions to humanity’s psychological and sociological well-being, and an enhancement of the quality of life in a safe and healthy environment and to assure the highest possible quality of the practice of landscape architecture in this state.

History: ss. 1, 18, ch. 79-407; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 18, 19, ch. 88-347; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 421, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 712.04 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 712 / Section 712.04
712.04 Interests extinguished by marketable record title.
Status: in_force

Subject to s. 712.03, a marketable record title is free and clear of all estates, interests, claims, covenants, restrictions, or charges, the existence of which depends upon any act, title transaction, event, zoning requirement, building or development permit, or omission that occurred before the effective date of the root of title. Except as provided in s. 712.03, all such estates, interests, claims, covenants, restrictions, or charges, however denominated, whether they are or appear to be held or asserted by a person sui juris or under a disability, whether such person is within or without the state, natural or corporate, or private or governmental, are declared to be null and void. However, this chapter does not affect any right, title, or interest of the United States, Florida, or any of its officers, boards, commissions, or other agencies reserved in the patent or deed by which the United States, Florida, or any of its agencies parted with title. This section may not be construed to alter or invalidate:

(1) A comprehensive plan or plan amendment; zoning ordinance; land development regulation; building code; development permit; development order; or other law, regulation, or regulatory approval, to the extent such law, regulation, or regulatory approval operates independently of matters recorded in the official records; or

(2) Any recorded covenant or restriction that on the face of the first page of the document states that it was accepted by a governmental entity as part of, or as a condition of, any such comprehensive plan or plan amendment; zoning ordinance; land development regulation; building code; development permit; development order; or other law, regulation, or regulatory approval.

History: s. 4, ch. 63-133; s. 1, ch. 65-280; s. 2, ch. 2010-104; s. 2, ch. 2022-171.
Fla. Stat. § 69.061 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 69 / Section 69.061
69.061 Loss of negotiable instrument; indemnity.
Status: in_force

The court may order that the loss of a negotiable instrument shall not be set up in any action to recover on it if satisfactory indemnity is given against the claims of any other person on the instrument.

History: s. 73, ch. 1096, 1861; RS 1080; GS 1486; RGS 2686; CGL 4353; s. 23, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 383.21625 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 383 / Section 383.21625
383.21625 Fetal and infant mortality review committees.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “department” means the Department of Health.

(2) The department shall contract with local healthy start coalitions for the creation of fetal and infant mortality review committees in all regions of the state to improve fetal and infant mortality and morbidity in each region. Each committee shall: (a) Review and analyze rates, trends, causes, and other data related to fetal and infant mortality and morbidity in a geographic area. (b) Develop findings and recommendations for interventions and policy changes to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity rates. (c) Engage with local communities and stakeholders to implement recommended policies and procedures to reduce fetal and infant mortality and morbidity.

(3) Each local healthy start coalition shall report the findings and recommendations developed by each fetal and infant mortality review committee to the department annually. Beginning October 1, 2023, the department shall compile such findings and recommendations in an annual report, which must be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(4) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 2022-69.
Fla. Stat. § 243.62 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 243 / Part II / Section 243.62
243.62 Covenants.
Status: in_force

Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds may contain any covenants the authority considers advisable, including those provisions set forth in s. 243.61(5), and all those covenants constitute valid and legally binding and enforceable contracts between the authority and the bondholders, regardless of the time of issuance thereof. The covenants may include, without limitation, covenants concerning the disposition of the bond proceeds; the use and disposition of project revenues; the pledging of revenues and assessments; the obligations of the authority with respect to the operation of the project and the maintenance of adequate project revenues; the issuance of additional bonds; the appointment, powers, and duties of trustees and receivers; the acquisition of outstanding bonds and obligations; restrictions on the establishment of competing projects or facilities; restrictions on the sale or disposal of the assets and property of the authority; the maintenance of deposits to assure the payment of the bonds issued under ss. 243.50-243.77; acceleration upon default; the execution of necessary instruments; the procedure for amending or abrogating covenants with the bondholders; and any other covenants considered necessary for the security of the bondholders.

History: s. 13, ch. 2001-79.
Fla. Stat. § 383.147 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 383 / Section 383.147
383.147 Sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait registry.
Status: in_force

(1) If a newborn as defined in s. 383.145(2) is identified as having sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait through the newborn screening program as described in s. 383.14, the department must: (a) Notify the parent or guardian of the newborn and provide information regarding the availability and benefits of genetic counseling. (b) Submit the results of such screening for inclusion in the sickle cell registry established under paragraph (2)(a), unless the parent or guardian of the newborn provides an opt-out form obtained from the department, or otherwise indicates in writing to the department his or her objection to having the newborn included in the sickle cell registry.

(2)(a) The Department of Health shall contract with a community-based sickle cell disease medical treatment and research center to establish and maintain a registry for individuals who are identified as having sickle cell disease or carrying a sickle cell trait. The sickle cell registry must track sickle cell disease outcome measures, except as provided in paragraph (1)(b). (b) In addition to newborns identified and included in the registry under subsection (1), other persons living in this state who have been identified as having sickle cell disease or carrying a sickle cell trait may choose to be included in the registry by providing the department with notification as prescribed by rule. (c) The Department of Health shall also establish a system to ensure that the community-based sickle cell disease medical treatment and research center notifies the parent or guardian of a child who has been included in the registry that a follow-up consultation with a physician is recommended. Such notice must be provided to the parent or guardian of such child at least once during early adolescence and once during late adolescence. The department shall make every reasonable effort to notify persons included in the registry who are 18 years of age that they may request to be removed from the registry by submitting a form prescribed by the department by rule. The department shall also provide to such persons information regarding available educational services, genetic counseling, and other beneficial resources.

(3) The Department of Health shall adopt rules to implement this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 2023-258; s. 2, ch. 2024-225; s. 5, ch. 2024-246.
Fla. Stat. § 662.131 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 662 / Section 662.131
662.131 Prohibitions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, a family trust company, licensed family trust company, or foreign licensed family trust company may not:

(1) Engage in commercial banking; however, it may establish accounts at financial institutions for its own purposes or on behalf of family members to whom it provides services pursuant to this chapter.

(2) Engage in fiduciary services with the public unless licensed pursuant to chapter 658.

(3) Serve as a personal representative or a copersonal representative of a probate estate administered in this state.

(4) Serve as an attorney in fact or agent, including as a co-attorney in fact or co-agent, under a power of attorney pursuant to chapter 709.

History: s. 22, ch. 2014-97.
Fla. Stat. § 274.10 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 274 / Section 274.10
274.10 Initiation of act.
Status: in_force

This act shall govern the administration of the property of each governmental unit from the beginning of such governmental unit’s fiscal year next succeeding May 28, 1959.

History: s. 11, ch. 59-163.
Fla. Stat. § 943.18 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.18
943.18 Compensation and benefits study; recommendation.
Status: in_force

The commission shall make a comprehensive study of the compensation and benefits paid to law enforcement officers and correctional officers throughout the state. Among the items to be researched shall be variation in salary scale, education and training of officers, retirement and pension programs, and any other factors on which compensation is based. The commission shall make recommendations to the Legislature for achieving uniformity in compensation for officers with equal or comparable responsibilities, experience, education, and training.

History: s. 7, ch. 74-386; s. 4, ch. 78-323; s. 8, ch. 80-71; ss. 11, 24, 25, ch. 81-24; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; s. 24, ch. 84-254; ss. 5, 6, ch. 87-186; s. 5, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 163.32466 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 163 / Part II / Section 163.32466
163.32466 Readoption by ordinance of plan amendments adopted pursuant to former s. 163.32465, subject to local referendum.
Status: in_force

A comprehensive plan amendment adopted pursuant to former s. 163.32465 subject to voter referendum by local charter, and found in compliance before June 2, 2011, may be readopted by ordinance, shall become effective upon approval by the local government, and is not subject to review or challenge pursuant to the provisions of former s. 163.32465 or s. 163.3184.

History: ss. 76, 80, ch. 2011-139; s. 11, ch. 2015-2.
Fla. Stat. § 501.918 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part VI / Section 501.918
501.918 Prohibited activity.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to:

(1) Distribute any antifreeze which has not been registered in accordance with s. 501.913 or whose labeling is different from that accepted for registration. However, if the registration of an antifreeze which was registered in the immediately preceding registration period is not renewed, then any unsold inventory of that antifreeze which exists at the wholesale level or retail level shall be disposed of within 90 days by methods approved by rule of the department.

(2) Distribute any antifreeze which is adulterated, fails to meet minimum standards, or is mislabeled.

(3) Refuse to permit entry or inspection or to permit the acquisition of a sample of the antifreeze as authorized by s. 501.917.

(4) Dispose of any antifreeze which is under a stop-sale order in accordance with s. 501.919.

(5) Distribute any antifreeze unless it is in the registrant’s unbroken package, or is installed by the seller in the cooling system of the purchaser’s vehicle directly from the registrant’s package and the label on such package is less than 5 gallons, or the labeling of such package, if 5 gallons or more, does not bear the information required by s. 501.916. However, the department may by rule establish labeling and other reasonable requirements for the sale of a properly registered antifreeze from a bulk container into a container supplied by or for the purchaser.

(6) Refill any container bearing a registered label, other than a customer’s container, without first obtaining permission from the registrant.

(7) Refuse, when requested, to permit a purchaser to see the container from which antifreeze is drawn for installation into the purchaser’s vehicle.

(8) Distribute any antifreeze for which a practical, rapid means for measuring the freeze protection by the user is not readily available, whether by hydrometer or other means.

(9) Disseminate any false or misleading advertisement relating to an antifreeze product.

History: s. 8, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 64, ch. 92-291; s. 2, ch. 93-142.
Fla. Stat. § 641.3108 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.3108
641.3108 Notice of cancellation of contract.
Status: in_force

(1) Except for nonpayment of premium or termination of eligibility, no health maintenance organization may cancel or otherwise terminate or fail to renew a health maintenance contract without giving the subscriber at least 45 days’ notice in writing of the cancellation, termination, or nonrenewal of the contract. The written notice shall state the reason or reasons for the cancellation, termination, or nonrenewal. All health maintenance contracts shall contain a clause which requires that this notice be given.

(2) If cancellation is due to nonpayment of premium, the health maintenance organization may not retroactively cancel the contract to a date prior to the date that notice of cancellation was provided to the subscriber unless the organization mails notice of cancellation to the subscriber prior to 45 days after the date the premium was due. Such notice must be mailed to the subscriber’s last address as shown by the records of the organization and may provide for a retroactive date of cancellation no earlier than midnight of the date that the premium was due.

(3) In the case of a health maintenance contract issued to an employer or person holding the contract on behalf of the subscriber group, the health maintenance organization may make the notification through the employer or group contract holder, and, if the health maintenance organization elects to take this action through the employer or group contract holder, the organization shall be deemed to have complied with the provisions of this section upon notifying the employer or group contract holder of the requirements of this section and requesting the employer or group contract holder to forward to all subscribers the notice required herein.

History: ss. 30, 47, ch. 85-177; ss. 122, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 14, ch. 99-204; s. 8, ch. 99-275; s. 13, ch. 99-393.
Fla. Stat. § 565.07 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 565 / Section 565.07
565.07 Sale or consumption of certain distilled spirits prohibited.
Status: in_force

A distilled spirit greater than 153 proof may not be sold or consumed in the state. However, a distilled spirit greater than 153 proof may be distilled, bottled, packaged, or processed for export or sale outside the state.

History: s. 3, ch. 85-203; s. 21, ch. 2012-32; s. 35, ch. 2012-61; s. 16, ch. 2012-208.
Fla. Stat. § 516.23 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 516 / Section 516.23
516.23 Subpoenas; enforcement actions; rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The office may issue and serve subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, books, records, and other evidence before it in any matter pertaining to this chapter. The office may administer oaths and affirmations to any person whose testimony is required. If any person refuses to testify, produce books, records, and documents, or otherwise refuses to obey a subpoena issued under this section, the office may enforce the subpoena in the same manner as subpoenas issued under the Administrative Procedure Act are enforced. Witnesses are entitled to the same fees and mileage as they are entitled to by law for attending as witnesses in the circuit court, unless such examination or investigation is held at the place of business or residence of the witness.

(2) In addition to any other powers conferred upon it to enforce or administer this chapter, the office may: (a) Bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce or administer this chapter, any rule or order adopted under this chapter, or any written agreement entered into with the office. In such action, the office may seek any relief at law or equity including a temporary or permanent injunction, appointment of a receiver or administrator, or an order of restitution. (b) Issue and serve upon a person an order requiring such person to cease and desist and take corrective action whenever the office finds that such person is violating, has violated, or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, any rule or order adopted under this chapter, or any written agreement entered into with the office. (c) Impose and collect an administrative fine against any person found to have violated any provision of this chapter, any rule or order adopted under this chapter, or any written agreement entered into with the office, in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.

(3) The commission may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 9, ch. 20728, 1941; ss. 11, 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 16, 17, ch. 88-342; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 178, ch. 98-200; s. 579, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 402.06 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.06
402.06 Notes required of scholarship holders.
Status: in_force

Each person who receives a scholarship or stipend as provided for in this chapter shall execute a promissory note under seal, on forms to be prescribed by the Department of Education, which shall be endorsed by his or her parent or guardian or, if the person is 18 years of age or older, by some responsible citizen and shall deliver said note to the Department of Children and Families. Each note shall be payable to the state and shall bear interest at the rate of 5 percent per annum beginning 90 days after completion or termination of the training program. Said note shall provide for all costs of collection to be paid by the maker of the note. Said note shall be delivered by the Department of Children and Families to said Department of Education for collection and final disposition.

History: s. 6, ch. 29880, 1955; s. 2, ch. 65-13; s. 1, ch. 69-59; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 18, ch. 77-121; s. 260, ch. 77-147; s. 803, ch. 95-148; s. 130, ch. 99-8; s. 128, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 655.79 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 655 / Section 655.79
655.79 Deposits and accounts in two or more names; presumption as to vesting on death.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise expressly provided in a contract, agreement, or signature card executed in connection with the opening or maintenance of an account, including a certificate of deposit, a deposit account in the names of two or more persons shall be presumed to have been intended by such persons to provide that, upon the death of any one of them, all rights, title, interest, and claim in, to, and in respect of such deposit account, less all proper setoffs and charges in favor of the institution, vest in the surviving person or persons. Any deposit or account made in the name of two persons who are husband and wife shall be considered a tenancy by the entirety unless otherwise specified in writing.

(2) The presumption created in this section may be overcome only by proof of fraud or undue influence or clear and convincing proof of a contrary intent. In the absence of such proof, all rights, title, interest, and claims in, to, and in respect of such deposits and account and the additions thereto, and the obligation of the institution created thereby, less all proper setoffs and charges in favor of the institution against any one or more of such persons, upon the death of any such person, vest in the surviving person or persons, notwithstanding the absence of proof of any donative intent or delivery, possession, dominion, control, or acceptance on the part of any person and notwithstanding that the provisions hereof may constitute or cause a vesting or disposition of property or rights or interests therein, testamentary in nature, which, except for the provisions of this section, would or might otherwise be void or voidable.

(3) This section does not abridge, impair, or affect the validity, effectiveness, or operation of any of the provisions of ss. 655.78 and 674.405 or the rights of institutions to make payments as therein provided.

History: s. 48, ch. 92-303; s. 8, ch. 2008-75.
Fla. Stat. § 320.08046 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.08046
320.08046 Juvenile programs surcharge on license tax.
Status: in_force

A surcharge of $1 shall be imposed on each license tax imposed under s. 320.08, except those set forth in s. 320.08(11), which shall be collected in the same manner as the license tax and deposited into the Grants and Donations Trust Fund in the Department of Juvenile Justice to fund the juvenile crime prevention programs and the community juvenile justice partnership grants program.

History: s. 66, ch. 94-209; s. 37, ch. 95-267; s. 15, ch. 2003-179; s. 19, ch. 2009-71; s. 7, ch. 2014-6.