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Fla. Stat. § 718.1256 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 718 / Part I / Section 718.1256
718.1256 Condominiums as residential property.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of property and casualty insurance risk classification, condominiums shall be classed as residential property.

History: s. 23, ch. 94-350.
Fla. Stat. § 285.03 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 285 / Part I / Section 285.03
285.03 Grant of Florida lands to Seminole Indians.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A grant is made, for use of the Seminole Indians of Florida, of a tract of land situated in Broward County, described as follows: (b) Beginning 330 feet west of the northeast corner of lot fourteen, of section thirty-six, township fifty south, range forty-one east; thence west 495 feet; thence south 1,320 feet, thence east 495 feet, thence north 1,320 feet to point of beginning, being 15 acres, more or less.

(2) The said described lands shall become a part of the Seminole Indian Reservation, reserved by Act of Legislature, 1931, to use of the Seminole Indians of Florida.

(3) If, at any time, said lands should be abandoned or not used for the purpose for which granted, such lands would revert to the State of Florida.

History: ss. 1, 4, ch. 16175, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1995(1).
Fla. Stat. § 944.706 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.706
944.706 Basic release assistance.
Status: in_force

(1) Any inmate who is being released is eligible for transition assistance. Those inmates released to a detainer are eligible pursuant to s. 944.703.

(2) The department may contract with the Department of Children and Families, the Salvation Army, and other public or private organizations, including faith-based service groups, for the provision of basic support services for releasees.

(3) The department shall adopt rules for the development, implementation, and termination of transition assistance.

History: s. 41, ch. 83-131; s. 9, ch. 85-340; ss. 9, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 10, ch. 92-310; s. 23, ch. 95-283; s. 312, ch. 99-8; s. 11, ch. 2001-110; s. 322, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 328.23 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part I / Section 328.23
328.23 Transfer of ownership by secured party’s transfer statement.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “secured party’s transfer statement” means a record signed by the secured party of record stating: (a) That there has been a default on an obligation secured by the vessel; (b) That the secured party of record is exercising or has exercised post-default remedies with respect to the vessel; (c) That by reason of the exercise, the secured party of record has the right to transfer the ownership interest of an owner, and the name of the owner; (d) The name and last known mailing address of the owner of record and the secured party of record; (e) The name of the transferee; (f) Other information required by s. 328.01(2); and (g) One of the following: 1. The certificate of title is an electronic certificate; 2. The secured party does not have possession of the written certificate of title created in the name of the owner of record; or 3. The secured party is delivering the written certificate of title to the department with the secured party’s transfer statement.

(2) Unless the department rejects a secured party’s transfer statement for a reason stated in s. 328.09(3), not later than 30 days after delivery to the department of the statement and payment of fees and taxes payable under the laws of this state other than this part in connection with the statement or the acquisition or use of the vessel, the department shall: (a) Accept the statement; (b) Amend the files of the department to reflect the transfer; and (c) If the name of the owner whose ownership interest is being transferred is indicated on the certificate of title: 1. Cancel the certificate even if the certificate has not been delivered to the department; 2. Create a new certificate indicating the transferee as owner; and 3. Deliver the new certificate or a record evidencing an electronic certificate.

(3) An application under subsection (1) or the creation of a certificate of title under subsection (2) is not by itself a disposition of the vessel and does not by itself relieve the secured party of its duties under chapter 679.

History: s. 24, ch. 2019-76.
Fla. Stat. § 238.072 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 238 / Section 238.072
238.072 Special service provisions for extension personnel.
Status: in_force

All state and county cooperative extension personnel holding appointments by the United States Department of Agriculture for extension work in agriculture and home economics in this state who are joint representatives of the University of Florida and the United States Department of Agriculture, as provided in s. 121.051(7), who are members of the Teachers’ Retirement System, chapter 238, and who are prohibited from transferring to and participating in the Florida Retirement System, chapter 121, may retire with full benefits upon completion of 30 years of creditable service and shall be considered to have attained normal retirement age under this chapter, any law to the contrary notwithstanding. In order to comply with the provisions of s. 14, Art. X of the State Constitution, any liability accruing to the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund as a result of the provisions of this section shall be paid on an annual basis from the General Revenue Fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 79-169.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.08 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part I / Section 1006.08
1006.08 District school superintendent duties relating to student discipline and school safety.
Status: in_force

(1) The district school superintendent shall recommend plans to the district school board for the proper accounting for all students of school age, for the attendance and control of students at school, and for the proper attention to health, safety, and other matters which will best promote the welfare of students. Each district school superintendent shall fully support the authority of his or her principals, teachers, and school bus drivers to remove disobedient, disrespectful, violent, abusive, uncontrollable, or disruptive students from the classroom and the school bus and, when appropriate and available, to place such students in an alternative educational setting. When the district school superintendent makes a recommendation for expulsion to the district school board, he or she shall give written notice to the student and the student’s parent of the recommendation, setting forth the charges against the student and advising the student and his or her parent of the student’s right to due process as prescribed by ss. 120.569 and 120.57(2). When district school board action on a recommendation for the expulsion of a student is pending, the district school superintendent may extend the suspension assigned by the principal beyond 10 school days if such suspension period expires before the next regular or special meeting of the district school board.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 985.04(7) or any other provision of law to the contrary, the court shall, within 48 hours of the finding, notify the appropriate district school superintendent of the name and address of any student found to have committed a delinquent act, or who has had adjudication of a delinquent act withheld which, if committed by an adult, would be a felony, the name and address of any student found guilty of a felony, or the name and address of any student the court refers to mental health services. Notification shall include the specific delinquent act found to have been committed or for which adjudication was withheld, or the specific felony for which the student was found guilty.

(3) Except to the extent necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of other students, the information obtained by the district school superintendent pursuant to this section may be released only to appropriate school personnel or as otherwise provided by law.

History: s. 278, ch. 2002-387; s. 38, ch. 2003-391; s. 128, ch. 2006-120; s. 25, ch. 2018-3.
Fla. Stat. § 634.261 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part I / Section 634.261
634.261 Voluntary compliance in lieu of suspension or revocation.
Status: in_force

The department or office may terminate an investigation or an action upon acceptance of the written assurance of a company or salesperson of voluntary compliance with this part. An acceptance of assurance may be conditioned on a commitment to reimburse agreement purchasers or to take other appropriate corrective action. An assurance is not evidence of a prior violation of this part. However, unless an assurance has been rescinded by agreement of the parties or voided by a court for good cause, the subsequent failure to comply with the terms of an assurance is prima facie evidence of a violation of this part. No such assurance shall act as a limitation upon any action or remedy available to a person aggrieved by a violation of this part.

History: ss. 29, 33, ch. 82-234; s. 68, ch. 91-106; s. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 465, ch. 97-102; s. 1442, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 632.629 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 632 / Section 632.629
632.629 Annual license.
Status: in_force

(1) A fraternal benefit society may not transact business in this state unless authorized therefor under a subsisting license issued to the society by the office.

(2) A license issued or renewed under this chapter shall continue in force as long as the society is entitled thereto under this chapter and until suspended or revoked by the office or terminated at the request of the society, provided: (a) The society pays, prior to June 1, the annual license tax provided for in s. 624.501(3); and (b) The office is satisfied that the society has met the applicable requirements of the Florida Insurance Code.

(3) If the license is not continued by the society, the license shall expire at midnight on May 31 following failure of the society to continue it. The office shall promptly notify the society of the impending expiration of its license.

(4) The office may reinstate a license which the society has inadvertently permitted to expire, after the society has fully cured all its failures which resulted in the expiration and upon payment by the society of the fee for reinstatement in the amount provided in s. 624.501(1)(b). Otherwise, the society shall be granted another license only after filing application therefor and meeting all other requirements for an original license in this state.

(5) A duly certified copy or duplicate of such license shall be prima facie evidence that the licensee is a fraternal benefit society within the meaning of this chapter.

History: ss. 4, 6, ch. 86-140; s. 43, ch. 88-166; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1386, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 621.08 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 621 / Section 621.08
621.08 Limitation on corporation’s or limited liability company’s business transactions; investment of funds.
Status: in_force

No corporation or limited liability company organized under this act shall engage in any business other than the rendering of the professional services for which it was specifically organized; provided, however, nothing in this act or in any other provisions of existing law applicable to corporations or limited liability companies shall be interpreted to prohibit such corporation or limited liability company from investing its funds in real estate, mortgages, stocks, bonds, or any other type of investments, or from owning real or personal property necessary for the rendering of professional services.

History: s. 8, ch. 61-64; s. 9, ch. 93-110; s. 82, ch. 93-284.
Fla. Stat. § 7.66 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.66
7.66 Walton County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Walton County are as follows: Beginning on the Alabama state line where same is intersected by the line dividing centrally range eighteen west; thence south on the section lines to the line dividing townships two and three north, in range eighteen west; thence east to the Choctawhatchee River; thence down the thread of the Choctawhatchee River to a point where said Choctawhatchee River intersects the range line dividing ranges seventeen and eighteen west; thence south on said range line to the Gulf of America; thence in a westwardly direction following the meanderings of said gulf, including the waters of said gulf within the jurisdiction of the State of Florida, to the range line dividing ranges twenty-one and twenty-two west; thence north on said line to the dividing line between Florida and Alabama; thence easterly along said state line to the place of beginning.

History: s. 2, Dec. 29, 1824; s. 2, Dec. 9, 1825; s. 7, Nov. 23, 1828; s. 1, ch. 176, 1848; s. 1, ch. 411, 1851; s. 1, ch. 571, 1853; ch. 3258, 1881; RS 13; GS 11; s. 1, ch. 6508, 1913; s. 1, ch. 6937, 1915; RGS 11; CGL 13; s. 22, ch. 2025-8.
Fla. Stat. § 565.17 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 565 / Section 565.17
565.17 Beverage tastings by distributors, craft distilleries, and vendors.
Status: in_force

(1) A licensed distributor of spirituous beverages, a craft distillery as defined in s. 565.03, or any vendor is authorized to conduct spirituous beverage tastings upon any licensed premises authorized to sell spirituous beverages by package or for consumption on premises without being in violation of s. 561.42, provided that the conduct of the spirituous beverage tasting shall be limited to and directed toward the general public of the age of legal consumption.

(2) Craft distilleries may conduct tastings and sales of distilled spirits produced by the craft distilleries at Florida fairs, trade shows, farmers markets, expositions, and festivals. The division shall issue permits to craft distilleries for such tastings and sales. A craft distillery must pay all entry fees and must have a distillery representative present during the event. The permit is limited to the duration and physical location of the event.

History: s. 2, ch. 81-160; s. 3, ch. 2021-166.
Fla. Stat. § 39.510 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part V / Section 39.510
39.510 Appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) Any party to the proceeding who is affected by an order of the court, or the department may appeal to the appropriate district court of appeal within the time and in the manner prescribed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. Appointed counsel shall be compensated as provided in this chapter.

(2) When the notice of appeal is filed in the circuit court by a party other than the department, an attorney for the department shall represent the state and the court upon appeal and shall be notified of the appeal by the clerk.

(3) The taking of an appeal shall not operate as a supersedeas in any case unless pursuant to an order of the court, except that a permanent order of commitment to a licensed child-placing agency or the department for subsequent adoption shall be suspended while the appeal is pending, but the child shall continue in custody under the order until the appeal is decided.

(4) The case on appeal shall be docketed, and any papers filed in the appellate court shall be entitled, with the initials but not the name of the child and the court case number, and the papers shall remain sealed in the office of the clerk of the appellate court when not in use by the appellate court and shall not be open to public inspection. The decision of the appellate court shall be likewise entitled and shall refer to the child only by initials and court case number.

(5) The original order of the appellate court, with all papers filed in the case on appeal, shall remain in the office of the clerk of the appellate court, sealed and not open to inspection except by order of the appellate court. The clerk of the appellate court shall return to the circuit court all papers transmitted to the appellate court from the circuit court, together with a certified copy of the order of the appellate court.

History: s. 20, ch. 78-414; s. 11, ch. 84-311; s. 9, ch. 90-306; s. 8, ch. 92-170; s. 72, ch. 98-403; s. 34, ch. 99-193.
Fla. Stat. § 366.83 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 366 / Section 366.83
366.83 Certain laws not applicable; saving clause.
Status: in_force

No utility shall be held liable for the acts or omissions of any person in implementing or attempting to implement those measures found cost-effective by, or recommended as a result of, an energy audit. The findings and recommendations of an energy audit shall not be construed to be a warranty or guarantee of any kind, nor shall such findings or recommendations subject the utility to liability of any kind. Nothing in ss. 366.80-366.83 and 403.519 shall preempt or affect litigation pending on June 5, 1980, nor shall ss. 366.80-366.83 and 403.519 preempt federal law unless such preemption is expressly authorized by federal statute.

History: s. 5, ch. 80-65; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 22, ch. 89-292; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 71, ch. 2014-17.
Fla. Stat. § 588.19 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 588 / Section 588.19
588.19 Failure to secure purchaser or insufficient funds to defray certain costs.
Status: in_force

If there be no bidder for such livestock at the sale aforesaid, and the sheriff has been unable to locate the owner through the notice procedures described in this chapter, the sheriff shall sell the livestock at the nearest livestock auction yard. The proceeds from the sale shall be used to reimburse the expenses incurred in capturing, maintaining, and selling the livestock and in attempting to locate the owner. Any money remaining after all expenses are paid shall be given to the owner of the livestock, if known. In the alternative, the sheriff may deliver the carcass to a public institution of the county, state, or municipality within said county or to any private charitable institution, in the order herein set forth, according to their needs.

History: s. 8, ch. 25236, 1949; s. 4, ch. 77-200; s. 946, ch. 97-103; s. 36, ch. 99-391.
Fla. Stat. § 397.601 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part IV / Section 397.601
397.601 Voluntary admissions.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who wishes to enter treatment for substance abuse may apply to a service provider for voluntary admission.

(2) Within the financial and space capabilities of the service provider, a person must be admitted to treatment when sufficient evidence exists that the person is impaired by substance abuse and the medical and behavioral conditions of the person are not beyond the safe management capabilities of the service provider.

(3) The service provider must emphasize admission to the service component that represents the least restrictive setting that is appropriate to the person’s treatment needs.

(4)(a) The disability of minority for persons under 18 years of age is removed solely for the purpose of obtaining voluntary substance abuse impairment services from a licensed service provider, and consent to such services by a minor has the same force and effect as if executed by an individual who has reached the age of majority. Such consent is not subject to later disaffirmance based on minority. (b) Except for purposes of law enforcement activities in connection with protective custody, the disability of minority is not removed if there is an involuntary admission for substance abuse services, in which case parental participation may be required as the court finds appropriate.

(5) A service provider must document that, within 24 hours of admission, individuals admitted on a voluntary basis have been provided with the option to authorize the release of information from their clinical record to the individual’s health care surrogate or proxy, attorney, representative, or other known emergency contact.

History: s. 5, ch. 93-39; s. 27, ch. 2009-132; s. 9, ch. 2022-36.
Fla. Stat. § 215.01 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 215 / Section 215.01
215.01 Fiscal year.
Status: in_force

The fiscal year shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 in each and every year.

History: s. 5, ch. 515, 1853; RS 405; GS 597; RGS 1032; s. 1, ch. 10124, 1925; s. 1, ch. 10130, 1925; CGL 1343.
Fla. Stat. § 782.081 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 782 / Section 782.081
782.081 Commercial exploitation of self-murder.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Deliberately assisting” means carrying out a public act that is intended to: 1. Aid, abet, facilitate, permit, advocate, or encourage; 2. Publicize, promote, advertise, operate, stage, schedule, or conduct; 3. Provide or secure a venue, transportation, or security; or 4. Result in the collection of an admission or fee. (b) “Self-murder” means the voluntary and intentional taking of one’s own life. As used in this section, the term includes attempted self-murder. (c) “Simulated self-murder” means the artistic depiction or portrayal of self-murder which is not an actual self-murder. The term includes, but is not limited to, an artistic depiction or portrayal of self-murder in a script, play, movie, or story presented to the public or during an event.

(2) A person may not for commercial or entertainment purposes: (a) Conduct any event that the person knows or reasonably should know includes an actual self-murder as a part of the event or deliberately assist in an actual self-murder. (b) Provide a theater, auditorium, club, or other venue or location for any event that the person knows or reasonably should know includes an actual self-murder as a part of the event.

(3) This section does not prohibit any event during which simulated self-murder will occur.

(4) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that an attempted self-murder did not result in a self-murder.

(5) A person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(6) The Attorney General or any state attorney may bring a civil proceeding for declaratory, injunctive, or other relief to enforce the provisions of this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 2004-30; s. 141, ch. 2005-2.
Fla. Stat. § 430.105 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 430 / Section 430.105
430.105 Confidentiality of information.
Status: in_force

Personal identifying information in a record held by the department that relates to an individual’s health or eligibility for or receipt of health-related, elder care, or long-term care services is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Such information may be disclosed:

(1) To another governmental entity for the purpose of administering the department’s programs for the elderly; or

(2) If the affected individual or his or her legal representative provides written consent.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-194; s. 1, ch. 2006-112.