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Fla. Stat. § 55.601 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 55 / Section 55.601
55.601 Uniform Out-of-Country Foreign Money-Judgment Recognition Act; short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 55.601-55.607 may be cited as the “Uniform Out-of-Country Foreign Money-Judgment Recognition Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 94-239.
Fla. Stat. § 626.9928 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part X / Section 626.9928
626.9928 Acquisitions.
Status: in_force

Acquisition of interest in a viatical settlement provider is subject to s. 628.4615.

History: s. 19, ch. 96-336; s. 30, ch. 2005-237.
Fla. Stat. § 104.061 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 104 / Section 104.061
104.061 Corruptly influencing voting.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever by bribery, menace, threat, or other corruption whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, attempts to influence, deceive, or deter any elector in voting or interferes with him or her in the free exercise of the elector’s right to vote at any election commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084 for the first conviction, and a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, for any subsequent conviction.

(2) No person shall directly or indirectly give or promise anything of value to another intending thereby to buy that person’s or another’s vote or to corruptly influence that person or another in casting his or her vote. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. However, this subsection shall not apply to the serving of food to be consumed at a political rally or meeting or to any item of nominal value which is used as a political advertisement, including a campaign message designed to be worn by a person.

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 6470, 1913; RGS 5918; CGL 8182; s. 1, ch. 19617, 1939; s. 1, ch. 20934, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 1, ch. 65-379; s. 25, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 51, ch. 79-400; s. 21, ch. 81-304; s. 22, ch. 90-315; s. 616, ch. 95-147; s. 29, ch. 98-129.
Fla. Stat. § 375.314 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 375 / Section 375.314
375.314 Damage to public lands.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever damages public lands by the use of a motor vehicle is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083 or by restitution.

(2) For the purpose of this section, damage shall include, but is not limited to, injury to or destruction of trees, flora, sand dunes or other environmentally sensitive land, roads, trails, drainage systems or natural water courses or sources, wildlife resources, fences or gates, or crops or cultivated land.

(3) Any person who operates a motor vehicle on lands owned by the state or its agency shall be civilly liable for the actual damage to the lands by reason of his or her wrongful act, which damages may be recovered by suit and, when collected, shall go to the state or its agency to be used to restore or replace the damaged property.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-238; s. 1, ch. 78-355; s. 86, ch. 79-164; s. 58, ch. 91-224; s. 17, ch. 97-96.
Fla. Stat. § 177.37 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 177 / Part II / Section 177.37
177.37 Notification to department.
Status: in_force

Any surveyor undertaking to establish a local tidal datum and to determine the location of the mean high-water line or the mean low-water line shall submit a copy of the results thereof to the department within 90 days after the completion of such work, if the same is to be recorded or submitted to any court or agency of state or local government.

History: s. 13, ch. 74-56.
Fla. Stat. § 657.026 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 657 / Section 657.026
657.026 Supervisory or audit committee.
Status: in_force

(1) There shall be a supervisory or audit committee of at least three members, which may be elected by the membership or appointed by the board, or the board may appoint an audit committee of directors in the manner prescribed in the bylaws. An officer or employee may not serve on the supervisory or audit committee.

(2) The supervisory or audit committee may audit, or cause to be audited, the financial statements of the credit union to determine compliance with policy, to ensure that generally accepted accounting principles are consistently applied, and to ensure an adequate system of internal controls.

(3) The supervisory or audit committee shall: (a) Make or cause to be made a comprehensive annual audit of the credit union, in accordance with the rules of the commission. (b) Make or cause to be made such supplementary audits or examinations as it deems necessary or as are requested by the board of directors or the office. (c) Submit a report of every required audit or examination within a reasonable time to the board of directors with a copy to the office and the National Credit Union Administration. (d) Make a summary report, to the membership at the annual meeting, of any audits or examinations conducted during the preceding year.

(4) The supervisory or audit committee shall notify the board of directors, the office, and the National Credit Union Administration of any violation of this chapter, any violation of the certificate of authorization or bylaws of the credit union, or any practice of the credit union deemed by the supervisory or audit committee to materially affect, or which may potentially materially affect, the safety and soundness of the credit union.

For the purposes of this subsection, two-thirds of the members of the supervisory or audit committee constitutes a quorum.

History: ss. 1, 6, ch. 80-258; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 82-46; ss. 11, 58, ch. 85-82; ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 2, 84, ch. 92-303; s. 1745, ch. 2003-261; s. 144, ch. 2004-5; s. 15, ch. 2005-181.
Fla. Stat. § 173.13 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 173 / Section 173.13
173.13 Procedure under this chapter optional.
Status: in_force

The exercise of the power and provisions conferred in this chapter shall be optional with the municipalities and shall not be mandatory upon any municipality of the state. Any municipality desiring to proceed hereunder may elect to proceed hereunder by formal action of its governing authority and by proceeding as described herein.

History: s. 8, ch. 15038, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 3004(9).
Fla. Stat. § 655.0201 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 655 / Section 655.0201
655.0201 Service of process, notice, levy, or demand on financial institutions.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other Florida law, this section establishes the proper location for service of process upon a financial institution for all types of service of process to be made on a financial institution.

(2) A financial institution authorized by federal or state law to transact business in this state may designate with the Department of State a place or registered agent located within the state as the financial institution’s sole location or agent for service of process, notice, levy, or demand. Any such place or registered agent so designated must be open and available for service of process during regular business hours on regular business days, which, at a minimum, is any time between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time, on Mondays through Fridays, excluding federal and Florida holidays. After a financial institution designates a place or registered agent within this state, such place or registered agent is the sole location for service of process, including service for actions related to garnishment, levy, injunctions, lawsuits, and the attachment of safety deposit boxes, in accordance with chapters 60, 76, and 77, and the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

(3)(a) If a financial institution has no registered agent or service cannot be made in accordance with subsection (2), service may be made to any officer, director, or business agent of the financial institution at its principal place of business or at any other branch, office, or place of business in the state. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (2), any service required or authorized to be made by the Office of Financial Regulation under the financial institutions codes may be made to any officer, director, or business agent of the financial institution at its principal place of business or any other branch, office, or place of business in the state as set forth in s. 655.031(2).

History: s. 2, ch. 2005-181; s. 59, ch. 2014-209; s. 34, ch. 2015-148; s. 2, ch. 2016-180.
Fla. Stat. § 634.328 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part II / Section 634.328
634.328 Penalty for violation.
Status: in_force

Any individual who knowingly makes a false or otherwise fraudulent application for a license or appointment under this part, or who knowingly violates any provision hereof, shall, in addition to any applicable denial, suspension, or revocation of, or refusal to renew or continue, any license or appointment, be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each instance of violation shall be considered a separate offense.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-339; s. 3, ch. 81-148; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 32, 33, 34, ch. 83-323; s. 1, ch. 84-94; s. 45, ch. 91-106; s. 161, ch. 91-224; s. 20, ch. 93-195.
Fla. Stat. § 628.6018 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part II / Section 628.6018
628.6018 Assessments.
Status: in_force

(1) Any assessment made by an insurer under this part is prima facie correct. The amount of such assessment to be paid by each member as determined by the insurer is likewise prima facie correct.

(2) The insurer shall notify each member of the amount of the assessment to be paid by written notice mailed to the address of the member last of record with the insurer. The failure of the member to receive the notice so mailed, within the time specified therein for the payment of the assessment or at all, shall be no defense in any action to collect the assessment.

(3) If a member fails to pay the assessment within the period specified in the notice, which period shall not be less than 20 days after mailing, the insurer may institute suit to collect the same.

History: s. 653, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 665, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 71, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 941.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.03
941.03 Form of demand.
Status: in_force

No demand for the extradition of a person charged with crime in another state shall be recognized by the Governor unless in writing alleging, except in cases arising under s. 941.06, that the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and that thereafter he or she fled from the state, and accompanied by an authenticated copy of an indictment found or by information supported by affidavit in the state having jurisdiction of the crime, or by a copy of a warrant supported by an affidavit made before a committing magistrate of the demanding state; or by a copy of a judgment of conviction or of a sentence imposed in execution thereof, together with a statement by the executive authority of the demanding state that the person claimed has escaped from confinement or has broken the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole. The indictment, information, or affidavit made before the magistrate must substantially charge the person demanded with having committed a crime under the law of that state; and the copy of indictment, information, affidavit, judgment of conviction, or sentence must be authenticated by the executive authority making the demand.

History: s. 3, ch. 20460, 1941; s. 1596, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 901.31 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 901 / Section 901.31
901.31 Failure to obey written promise to appear.
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully fails to appear before any court or judicial officer as required by a written notice to appear shall be fined not more than the fine of the principal charge or imprisoned up to the maximum sentence of imprisonment of the principal charge, or both, regardless of the disposition of the charge upon which the person was originally arrested. Nothing in this section shall interfere with or prevent the court from exercising its power to punish for contempt.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-27; s. 1470, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 626.904 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VIII / Section 626.904
626.904 Unauthorized Insurers Process Law; short title; interpretation.
Status: in_force

(1) Sections 626.904-626.912 may be cited as the “Unauthorized Insurers Process Law.”

(2) Such law shall be so interpreted as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.

History: s. 345, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 709.2121 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 709 / Part II / Section 709.2121
709.2121 Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) A notice, including a notice of revocation, notice of partial or complete termination by adjudication of incapacity or by the occurrence of an event referenced in the power of attorney, notice of death of the principal, notice of suspension by initiation of proceedings to determine incapacity or to appoint a guardian, or other notice, is not effective until written notice is provided to the agent or any third persons relying upon a power of attorney.

(2) Notice must be in writing and must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document. Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person’s last known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed facsimile or other electronic message.

(3) Notice to a financial institution or broker-dealer must contain the principal’s name and address and the last four digits of the principal’s taxpayer identification number and be directed to an officer or a manager of the financial institution or broker-dealer in this state.

(4) Notice is effective when given, except that notice upon a financial institution, brokerage company, or title insurance company is not effective until 5 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, after it is received.

History: s. 23, ch. 2011-210; s. 9, ch. 2013-90.
Fla. Stat. § 218.135 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part I / Section 218.135
218.135 Offset for tax loss associated with reductions in value of certain citrus fruit packing and processing equipment.
Status: in_force

(1) For the 2018-2019 fiscal year, the Legislature shall appropriate moneys to offset the reductions in ad valorem tax revenue experienced by fiscally constrained counties, as defined in s. 218.67(1), which occur as a direct result of the implementation of s. 193.4516. The moneys appropriated for this purpose shall be distributed in January 2019 among the fiscally constrained counties based on each county’s proportion of the total reduction in ad valorem tax revenue resulting from the implementation of s. 193.4516.

(2) On or before November 15, 2018, each fiscally constrained county shall apply to the Department of Revenue to participate in the distribution of the appropriation and provide documentation supporting the county’s estimated reduction in ad valorem tax revenue in the form and manner prescribed by the department. The documentation must include an estimate of the reduction in taxable value directly attributable to the implementation of s. 193.4516 for all county taxing jurisdictions within the county and shall be prepared by the property appraiser in each fiscally constrained county. The documentation shall also include the county millage rates applicable in all such jurisdictions for the current year. For purposes of this section, each fiscally constrained county’s reduction in ad valorem tax revenue shall be calculated as 95 percent of the estimated reduction in taxable value multiplied by the applicable millage rate for each county taxing jurisdiction in the current year. If a fiscally constrained county fails to apply for the distribution, its share shall revert to the fund from which the appropriation was made.

History: s. 42, ch. 2018-118; s. 37, ch. 2019-3.
Fla. Stat. § 496.418 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 496 / Section 496.418
496.418 Recordkeeping and accounting.
Status: in_force

(1) Each charitable organization, sponsor, professional fundraising consultant, and professional solicitor that collects or takes control or possession of contributions made for a charitable purpose must keep records to permit accurate reporting and auditing as required by law, must not commingle contributions with noncharitable funds as specified in s. 496.415(19), and must be able to account for the funds. When expenditures are not properly documented and disclosed by records, there exists a rebuttable presumption that the charitable organization, sponsor, professional fundraising consultant, or professional solicitor did not properly expend such funds. Noncharitable funds include any funds that are not used or intended to be used for the operation of the charity or for charitable purposes.

(2) Each charitable organization, sponsor, professional fundraising consultant, and professional solicitor must keep for a period of at least 3 years true and accurate records as to its activities in this state which are covered by ss. 496.401-496.424. The records must be made available, without subpoena, to the department for inspection and must be furnished no later than 10 working days after requested.

History: ss. 17, 26, ch. 91-208; ss. 11, 19, ch. 94-287; s. 7, ch. 2018-84.
Fla. Stat. § 627.838 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XV / Section 627.838
627.838 Filing and approval of forms; service charges.
Status: in_force

(1) No premium finance agreement form or related form shall be used in this state by a premium finance company unless it has been filed with and approved by the office. Every filing shall be made within 30 days of issuance or use.

(2) Each premium finance company shall file with the office the service charge and interest rate plan, including all modifications thereto, for informational purposes only. Every filing shall be made within 30 days of its effective date.

History: s. 1, ch. 63-16; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 72-249; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 602, 612, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1221, ch. 2003-261; s. 16, ch. 2004-370; s. 161, ch. 2004-390.
Fla. Stat. § 624.415 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part III / Section 624.415
624.415 Ownership of certificate of authority; return.
Status: in_force

Although issued to the insurer, the certificate of authority is at all times the property of this state. Upon any expiration, suspension, or termination thereof, the insurer shall promptly deliver the certificate of authority to the office.

History: s. 59, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 64, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 795, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 494.0019 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 494 / Part I / Section 494.0019
494.0019 Liability in case of unlawful transaction.
Status: in_force

(1) If a mortgage loan transaction is made in violation of any provision of this chapter, the person making the transaction and every licensee, director, or officer who participated in making the transaction are jointly and severally liable to every party to the transaction in an action for damages incurred by the party or parties.

(2) A person is not liable under this section upon a showing that such person’s licensees, officers, and directors who participated in making the mortgage loan transaction, if any, acted in good faith and without knowledge and, with the exercise of due diligence, could not have known of the act committed in violation of this chapter.

History: ss. 10, 50, ch. 91-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 210, ch. 92-303; s. 11, ch. 2009-241.
Fla. Stat. § 985.648 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part XI / Section 985.648
985.648 Consultants.
Status: in_force

The department may hire consultants to advise and confer with the judges of the circuit courts upon request of any such court and for the purpose of advising the department on programs, facilities, institutions, care, supervision, and all other services and treatment for children committed to the department’s care under this chapter.

History: s. 5, ch. 90-208; s. 68, ch. 97-238; s. 88, ch. 2006-120.
Fla. Stat. § 626.9372 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VIII / Section 626.9372
626.9372 Disclosure statement of certain information required; liability claims.
Status: in_force

(1) Each insurer that provides or may provide liability insurance coverage to pay all or a portion of any claim that might be made under surplus lines policies issued on or after October 1, 2009, shall provide, within 60 days after the written request of the claimant, a statement of a corporate officer or the insurer’s claims manager or superintendent setting forth the following information with regard to each known policy of insurance, including excess or umbrella insurance: (a) The name of the insurer. (b) The name of each insured. (c) The limits of the liability coverage. (d) A statement of any policy or coverage defense that such insurer reasonably believes is available to such insurer at the time of filing such statement. (e) A copy of the policy. In addition, the insured, or her or his insurance agent, upon written request of the claimant or the claimant’s attorney, shall disclose the name and coverage of each known insurer to the claimant and forward such request for information as required by this subsection to all affected insurers. The insurer shall supply the information required in this subsection to the claimant within 60 days after receipt of such request.

(2) The statement required by subsection (1) must be amended within 60 days after the date of discovery of facts necessitating an amendment to such statement.

History: s. 4, ch. 2009-166.