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Fla. Stat. § 394.4915 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part III / Section 394.4915
394.4915 Office of Children’s Behavioral Health Ombudsman.
Status: in_force

The Office of Children’s Behavioral Health Ombudsman is established within the department for the purpose of being a central point to receive complaints on behalf of children and adolescents with behavioral health disorders receiving state-funded services and use such information to improve the child and adolescent mental health treatment and support system. The department and managing entities shall include information about and contact information for the office placed prominently on their websites on easily accessible web pages related to children and adolescent behavioral health services. To the extent permitted by available resources, the office shall, at a minimum:

(1) Receive and direct to the appropriate contact within the department, the Agency for Health Care Administration, or the appropriate organizations providing behavioral health services complaints from children and adolescents and their families about the child and adolescent mental health treatment and support system.

(2) Maintain records of complaints received and the actions taken.

(3) Be a resource to identify and explain relevant policies or procedures to children, adolescents, and their families about the child and adolescent mental health treatment and support system.

(4) Provide recommendations to the department to address systemic problems within the child and adolescent mental health treatment and support system that are leading to complaints. The department shall include an analysis of complaints and recommendations in the report required under s. 394.4573.

(5) Engage in functions that may improve the child and adolescent mental health treatment and support system.

History: s. 13, ch. 2024-245.
Fla. Stat. § 545.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 545 / Section 545.02
545.02 Contracts designating finance company through which sale of motor vehicle to be financed declared void.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any manufacturer or wholesale distributor of motor vehicles to sell or contract for the sale of motor vehicles to any motor vehicle dealer on the condition, or with the agreement or understanding, expressed or implied, that such dealer shall in any manner finance the purchase or sale of any one or number of motor vehicles only through a designated finance company or shall sell and assign the conditional sales contracts or chattel mortgages or other paper arising from the sale of motor vehicles or any one or number thereof only to a designated finance company, when the effect of the condition, agreement or understanding so entered into may be to lessen or eliminate competition, or create or tend to create a monopoly in the finance company who is designated, by virtue of such condition, agreement or understanding to finance the purchase or sale of motor vehicles, or to purchase such conditional sales contract, chattel mortgages or other paper, and any such condition, agreement, or understanding is declared to be void and against the public policy of this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 18031, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(460).
Fla. Stat. § 39.0131 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part I / Section 39.0131
39.0131 Permanent mailing address and primary e-mail address designation.
Status: in_force

Upon the first appearance before the court, each party shall provide to the court a permanent mailing address and primary e-mail address. The court shall advise each party that these addresses will be used by the court and the petitioner for notice purposes unless and until the party notifies the court and the petitioner in writing of a new mailing address or e-mail address. The court may excuse a party from the requirement to provide an e-mail address for good cause shown. The court must excuse a party who is incarcerated and not represented by an attorney from the requirement to provide an e-mail address.

History: s. 11, ch. 94-164; s. 25, ch. 98-403; s. 2, ch. 2023-302.
Fla. Stat. § 679.4051 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part IV / Section 679.4051
679.4051 Modification of assigned contract.
Status: in_force

(1) A modification of or substitution for an assigned contract is effective against an assignee if made in good faith. The assignee acquires corresponding rights under the modified or substituted contract. The assignment may provide that the modification or substitution is a breach of contract by the assignor. This subsection is subject to subsections (2) through (4).

(2) Subsection (1) applies to the extent that: (a) The right to payment or a part thereof under an assigned contract has not been fully earned by performance; or (b) The right to payment or a part thereof has been fully earned by performance and the account debtor has not received notification of the assignment under s. 679.4061(1).

(3) This section is subject to law other than this chapter which establishes a different rule for an account debtor who is an individual and who incurred the obligation primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

(4) This section does not apply to an assignment of a health-care-insurance receivable.

History: s. 4, ch. 2001-198.
Fla. Stat. § 849.04 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 849 / Section 849.04
849.04 Permitting minors and persons under guardianship to gamble.
Status: in_force

The proprietor, owner, or keeper of any E. O., keno or pool table, or billiard table, wheel of fortune, or other game of chance kept for the purpose of betting, who willfully and knowingly allows a minor or person who is mentally incompetent or under guardianship to play at such game or to bet on such game of chance; or whoever aids or abets or otherwise encourages such playing or betting of any money or other valuable thing upon the result of such game of chance by a minor or person who is mentally incompetent or under guardianship, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For the purpose of this section, the term “person who is mentally incompetent” means a person who because of mental illness, intellectual disability, senility, excessive use of drugs or alcohol, or other mental incapacity is incapable of managing his or her property or caring for himself or herself or both.

History: s. 1, ch. 3145, 1879; RS 2647; s. 9, ch. 4322, 1895; GS 3575; RGS 5502; CGL 7660; s. 1060, ch. 71-136; s. 5, ch. 88-33; s. 1356, ch. 97-102; s. 24, ch. 2013-162.
Fla. Stat. § 83.515 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part II / Section 83.515
83.515 Background screening of apartment employees; employment disqualification.
Status: in_force

(1) The landlord of a public lodging establishment classified under s. 509.242(1)(d) or (e) as a nontransient apartment or transient apartment, respectively, must require that each employee of the establishment undergo a background screening as a condition of employment.

(2) The background screening required under subsection (1) must be performed by a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and must include a screening of criminal history records and sexual predator and sexual offender registries of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

(3) A landlord may disqualify a person from employment if the person has been convicted or found guilty of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, any of the following offenses: (a) A criminal offense involving disregard for the safety of others which, if committed in this state, is a felony or a misdemeanor of the first degree or, if committed in another state, would be a felony or a misdemeanor of the first degree if committed in this state. (b) A criminal offense committed in any jurisdiction which involves violence, including, but not limited to, murder, sexual battery, robbery, carjacking, home-invasion robbery, and stalking.

History: s. 2, ch. 2022-222.
Fla. Stat. § 629.5011 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 629 / Section 629.5011
629.5011 Tax on premiums.
Status: in_force

Premiums and assessments received by reciprocal insurers are subject to any premium tax provided for in s. 624.509.

History: s. 7, ch. 88-206; s. 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 418.306 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 418 / Section 418.306
418.306 Bonds of the mobile home park recreation district.
Status: in_force

The trustees may construct, acquire, or improve real or personal property of the district and may issue refunding bonds or other obligations for such purposes in conformance with the applicable provisions of chapter 215. Public bonds, notes, and other securities may be issued to provide funds for such purposes by resolution adopted by the trustees, which resolution may be adopted at the same meeting at which it is introduced and may take effect immediately upon adoption. The bonds shall bear interest, payable semiannually, at a rate fixed in the resolution, subject to s. 215.84, and may be in one or more series; may bear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times not exceeding 40 years from their respective dates; may be made payable in such medium of payment, at such place, within or without the state; may carry such registration privileges; may be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without premium; may be executed in such manner; may contain such terms, covenants, and conditions; and may be in such form, either coupon or registered, as provided in such resolution or a subsequent resolution. The bonds may be sold all at one time or in blocks from time to time, at public or private sale, or, if they are refunding bonds, may also be delivered and exchanged for the outstanding obligations to be refunded thereby, in such manner as the trustees determine by resolution, and at such price or prices computed according to standard tables of bond value as will yield to the purchasers or the holders of the obligations surrendered in exchange, in the case of refunding bonds, income at a rate pursuant to s. 215.84 to the maturity dates of the several bonds so sold or exchanged on the money paid or the principal amount of obligations surrendered therefor to the district. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim certificates or receipts or temporary bonds in such form and with such provisions as the trustees determine may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of the bonds. The bonds, and such interim certificates or receipts or temporary bonds, shall be fully negotiable.

History: s. 37, ch. 83-204.
Fla. Stat. § 910.16 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 910 / Section 910.16
910.16 Venue; public meetings law violations.
Status: in_force

Any knowing violation of s. 286.011 occurring outside the state shall be prosecuted in the county in which the board or commission normally conducts its official business. Any knowing violation of s. 286.011 occurring within the state may be prosecuted in the county in which the board or commission normally conducts its official business or, if the infraction occurred in another county, in that county.

History: s. 3, ch. 95-353.
Fla. Stat. § 627.627 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.627
627.627 Conformity with statutes.
Status: in_force

The contract may include the following provision:

“Conformity with State Statutes: Any provision of this policy which, on its effective date, is in conflict with the statutes of the state in which the insured resides on such date is hereby amended to conform to the minimum requirements of such statutes.”

History: s. 570, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 477, 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 713.73 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 713 / Part II / Section 713.73
713.73 Priority of foregoing liens.
Status: in_force

Liens for labor and liens for material provided for by this law shall take priority among themselves according to the times that the notices required to create such liens respectively were given or were recorded in the cases where record is required; that is to say, each such lien which shall have attached to the property shall be paid before any such lien which shall have subsequently attached thereto, shall be entitled to be paid.

History: s. 12, ch. 5143, 1903; GS 2209; RGS 3516; CGL 5379; s. 36, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 960.298 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 960 / Section 960.298
960.298 Priority of liens.
Status: in_force

Any liens already in existence at the time the restitution lien is placed shall take precedence over the restitution lien.

History: s. 23, ch. 94-342.
Fla. Stat. § 736.0901 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part IX / Section 736.0901
736.0901 Applicability of chapter 518.
Status: in_force

A trustee shall invest trust property in accordance with chapter 518.

History: s. 9, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 790.164 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.164
790.164 False reports concerning planting a bomb, explosive, or weapon of mass destruction in, or committing arson against, state-owned property, or concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner; penalty; reward.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to make a false report, with intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform any person, concerning the placing or planting of any bomb, dynamite, other deadly explosive, or weapon of mass destruction as defined in s. 790.166, concerning any act of arson or other violence to property owned by the state or any political subdivision, or concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner against a person or persons. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for a violation of this section may not be suspended, deferred, or withheld. However, the state attorney may move the sentencing court to reduce or suspend the sentence of any person who is convicted of a violation of this section and who provides substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction of any of his or her accomplices, accessories, coconspirators, or principals.

(3) Proof that a person accused of violating this section knowingly made a false report is prima facie evidence of the accused person’s intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwise misinform any person.

(4)(a) There shall be a $5,000 reward for the giving of information to any law enforcement agency in the state, which information leads to the arrest and conviction of any person violating the provisions of this section. Any person claiming such reward shall apply to the law enforcement agency developing the case and be paid by the Department of Law Enforcement from the deficiency fund. (b) There shall be only one reward given for each case, regardless of how many persons are arrested and convicted in connection with the case and regardless of how many persons submit claims for the reward. (c) The Department of Law Enforcement shall establish procedures to be used by all reward applicants, and the circuit judge in whose jurisdiction the action occurs shall review all such applications and make final determination as to those applicants entitled to receive an award. (d) In addition to any other penalty provided by law with respect to any person who is convicted of a violation of this section that resulted in the mobilization or action of any law enforcement officer or any state or local agency, a person convicted of a violation of this section may be required by the court to pay restitution for all of the costs and damages arising from the criminal conduct.

History: ss. 2, 2A, ch. 71-306; s. 1, ch. 76-146; s. 236, ch. 77-104; s. 25, ch. 79-8; s. 2, ch. 2002-28; s. 2, ch. 2016-156.
Fla. Stat. § 115.15 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 115 / Section 115.15
115.15 Adoption of federal law for employees.
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, chapter 43 of Title 38 U.S.C., shall be applicable in this state, and the refusal of any state, county, or municipal official to comply therewith shall subject him or her to removal from office.

History: s. 8, ch. 20718, 1941; s. 740, ch. 95-147; s. 13, ch. 2003-72.
Fla. Stat. § 694.01 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 694 / Section 694.01
694.01 Conveyances executed between 1817 and 1822.
Status: in_force

All deeds of conveyance, bills of sale, mortgages or other transfers of property, either real or personal, within the limits of this state, made and received bona fide and upon good consideration at any time between January 17, 1817, and October 1, 1822, shall be as good and efficient in law and equity as if the same had been made and executed according to the formalities of the Spanish law as against the maker or makers thereof, and every person or persons claiming by, through, or under him, her, or them; provided, that nothing in this section contained shall be so construed as to affect the interest of persons not parties to any of the contracts aforesaid; and provided, also, that the said deeds of conveyance, bills of sale, mortgages and other transfers were recorded agreeably to the laws of the state within 6 months from June 24, 1823.

History: June 24, 1823; RS 1968; GS 2474; RGS 3815; CGL 5688.
Fla. Stat. § 197.3225 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 197 / Section 197.3225
197.3225 Public records exemption; taxpayer e-mail addresses.
Status: in_force

A taxpayer’s e-mail address held by a tax collector for any of the following purposes is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution:

(1) Sending a quarterly tax notice for prepayment of estimated taxes to the taxpayer pursuant to s. 197.222(3).

(2) Obtaining the taxpayer’s consent to send the tax notice described in s. 197.322(3).

(3) Sending an additional tax notice or delinquent tax notice to the taxpayer pursuant to s. 197.343.

(4) Sending a tax notice to a designated third party, mortgagee, or vendee pursuant to s. 197.344(1).

History: s. 1, ch. 2015-13; s. 1, ch. 2020-166.
Fla. Stat. § 212.19 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 212 / Section 212.19
212.19 All state agencies to cooperate in administration of law.
Status: in_force

The department is further empowered to call on any state agency, department, bureau or board for any and all information which may, in its judgment, be of assistance in administering or preparing for the administration of this chapter, and such state agency, department, bureau or board is hereby authorized, directed and required to furnish such information.

History: s. 19, ch. 26319, 1949; s. 12, ch. 57-1; s. 7, ch. 63-253; s. 5, ch. 65-371; s. 2, ch. 65-420; ss. 21, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 634.303 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part II / Section 634.303
634.303 License required.
Status: in_force

(1) No person in this state shall provide or offer to provide home warranties unless authorized therefor under a subsisting license issued by the office. The home warranty association shall pay to the office a license tax of $200 for such license for each license year, or part thereof, the license is in force.

(2) An insurer, while authorized to transact property or casualty insurance in this state, may also transact a home warranty business without additional qualifications or authority, but shall be otherwise subject to the applicable provisions of this part.

(3) Any person that is an affiliate of a domestic insurer as defined in chapter 624 is exempt from application of this part if the person does not issue, or market or cause to be marketed, home warranties to residents of this state and does not administer home warranties that were originally issued to residents of this state. The domestic insurer or its wholly owned Florida licensed insurer must be the direct obligor of all home warranties issued by such affiliate or must issue a contractual liability insurance policy to such affiliate that meets the conditions described in s. 634.3077(3). If the Office of Insurance Regulation determines, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, that a person’s intentional business practices do not comply with any of the exemption requirements of this subsection, the person shall be subject to this part.

(4) Any person who provides, offers to provide, or holds oneself out as providing or offering to provide home warranties in this state or from this state without holding a subsisting license commits, in addition to any other violation, a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 2, ch. 2003-168; s. 1453, ch. 2003-261; s. 21, ch. 2010-175.
Fla. Stat. § 1013.60 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1013 / Part IV / Section 1013.60
1013.60 Legislative capital outlay budget request.
Status: in_force

(1) The Commissioner of Education shall develop a procedure deemed appropriate in arriving at the amounts required to fund projects as reflected in the integrated, comprehensive budget request required by this section. The official estimates for funds accruing to the Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund made by the Revenue Estimating Conference shall be used in determining the budget request pursuant to this section. The commissioner, in consultation with the appropriations committees of the Legislature, shall provide annually an estimate of funds that shall be utilized by Florida College System institutions and universities in developing their required 3-year priority lists pursuant to s. 1013.64.

(2) The commissioner shall submit to the Governor and to the Legislature an integrated, comprehensive budget request for educational facilities construction and fixed capital outlay needs for school districts, Florida College System institutions, and universities, pursuant to the provisions of s. 1013.64 and applicable provisions of chapter 216. Each Florida College System institution board of trustees and each university board of trustees shall submit to the commissioner a 3-year plan and data required in the development of the annual capital outlay budget. The information that is approved by the Board of Governors must be submitted to the Commissioner of Education for inclusion in the comprehensive budget request for educational facilities. No further disbursements shall be made from the Public Education Capital Outlay and Debt Service Trust Fund to a board of trustees that fails to timely submit the required data until such board of trustees submits the data.

(3) The commissioner shall submit an integrated, comprehensive budget request to the Executive Office of the Governor and to the Legislature each fiscal year by the submission date specified in s. 216.023(1). Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.043, the integrated, comprehensive budget request shall include: (a) Recommendations for the priority of expenditure of funds in the state system of public education, with reasons for the recommended priorities, and other recommendations which relate to the effectiveness of the educational facilities construction program. (b) All items in s. 1013.64.

History: s. 857, ch. 2002-387; s. 182, ch. 2007-217; s. 218, ch. 2011-5.