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Fla. Stat. § 585.68 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 585 / Part II / Section 585.68
585.68 Animals suspected of harboring biological or chemical residues; inspection, testing, and restriction of premises and animals; notice to owners.
Status: in_force

(1) The department or its duly authorized representatives are hereby authorized to enter, inspect, and test any premises and animals where such animals exist, which are duly suspected of harboring biological or chemical residues, where such residues present the potential likelihood that the resultant meat or poultry products would be deemed adulterated.

(2) The department or its duly authorized representatives may issue and enforce a restricted premises/restricted animal movement order for premises and animals suspected of harboring biological or chemical residues. This order of restriction prohibits the ingress or egress of animals until there exists full compliance with this section and with the regulations of the department, and until a written notice of release has been issued by the department.

(3) If any animals that have been restricted pursuant to subsection (2) harbor such biological or chemical residues at violative levels for human or animal consumption, the department is hereby authorized to order the animals destroyed and disposed of in a manner prescribed for the particular biological or chemical residue. Tolerances established by the United States Food and Drug Administration or the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall be complied with in enforcing this law.

History: s. 6, ch. 91-294.
Fla. Stat. § 61.16 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.16
61.16 Attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs.
Status: in_force

(1) The court may from time to time, after considering the financial resources of both parties, order a party to pay a reasonable amount for attorney’s fees, suit money, and the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this chapter, including enforcement and modification proceedings and appeals. In those cases in which an action is brought for enforcement and the court finds that the noncompliant party is without justification in the refusal to follow a court order, the court may not award attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs to the noncompliant party. An application for attorney’s fees, suit money, or costs, whether temporary or otherwise, shall not require corroborating expert testimony in order to support an award under this chapter. The trial court shall have continuing jurisdiction to make temporary attorney’s fees and costs awards reasonably necessary to prosecute or defend an appeal on the same basis and criteria as though the matter were pending before it at the trial level. In all cases, the court may order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in that attorney’s name. In determining whether to make attorney’s fees and costs awards at the appellate level, the court shall primarily consider the relative financial resources of the parties, unless an appellate party’s cause is deemed to be frivolous. In Title IV-D cases, attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs, including filing fees, recording fees, mediation costs, service of process fees, and other expenses incurred by the clerk of the circuit court, shall be assessed only against the nonprevailing obligor after the court makes a determination of the nonprevailing obligor’s ability to pay such costs and fees. The Department of Revenue shall not be considered a party for purposes of this section; however, fees may be assessed against the department pursuant to s. 57.105(1).

(2) In an action brought pursuant to Rule 3.840, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, whether denominated direct or indirect criminal contempt, the court shall have authority to: (a) Appoint an attorney to prosecute said contempt. (b) Assess attorney’s fees and costs against the contemptor after the court makes a determination of the contemptor’s ability to pay such costs and fees. (c) Order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in his or her name.

History: s. 1, ch. 22676, 1945; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 17, ch. 71-241; s. 6, ch. 92-138; s. 6, ch. 93-188; s. 4, ch. 93-208; s. 9, ch. 94-124; s. 1, ch. 94-169; s. 1365, ch. 95-147; s. 6, ch. 96-183.
Fla. Stat. § 153.60 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 153 / Part II / Section 153.60
153.60 County commissioners ex officio governing board.
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners of the county in which any such district is created shall be the ex officio governing board of such district. Such district shall be a body corporate and politic, exercising essential governmental functions and shall have the power to sue and be sued; to contract; to adopt and use a common seal and alter the same at pleasure; to purchase, hold, lease or otherwise acquire and convey such real property and personal property and interests therein as may be necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this law. The clerk of the circuit court shall be ex officio the clerk and treasurer of the district, and the county tax collector shall be ex officio the tax collector of the district.

History: s. 11, ch. 59-466.
Fla. Stat. § 106.21 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.21
106.21 Certificates of election not to be issued upon conviction.
Status: in_force

(1) If a successful candidate is convicted of violating s. 106.19(1) prior to the issuance of his or her certificate of election, such certificate shall not be issued, and a vacancy shall be declared and filled as provided by law.

(2) If a successful candidate is convicted of violating s. 106.19(1) subsequent to the issuance of a certificate of election but prior to taking office, such certificate shall be rescinded by the issuing body and declared void, and a vacancy in office shall exist and be filled as provided by law.

History: s. 21, ch. 73-128; s. 57, ch. 77-175; s. 650, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 61.515 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.515
61.515 Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 61.517, a court of this state which has made a child custody determination consistent with s. 61.514 or s. 61.516 has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the determination until: (a) A court of this state determines that the child, the child’s parents, and any person acting as a parent do not have a significant connection with this state and that substantial evidence is no longer available in this state concerning the child’s care, protection, training, and personal relationships; or (b) A court of this state or a court of another state determines that the child, the child’s parent, and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in this state.

(2) A court of this state which has made a child custody determination and does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section may modify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under s. 61.514.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
Fla. Stat. § 206.04 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 206 / Part I / Section 206.04
206.04 License number and cards; penalties.
Status: in_force

Each terminal supplier, importer, exporter, and wholesaler shall be assigned a license number upon qualifying for a license hereunder, and the department shall issue to each such licensee separate license cards for each tank truck operated by that person. Such license card shall indicate the license number so assigned, the motor number of the truck authorized to be operated under such license card, and such other information as the department may prescribe. The license card shall be conspicuously displayed in the vehicle to which it is assigned, and any person operating a tank truck in this state conveying or transporting motor fuel without such license card or, if a common carrier, a bill of lading is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 2, ch. 16082, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1167(63), 7794(5); s. 7, ch. 63-253; s. 5, ch. 65-371; s. 2, ch. 65-420; ss. 21, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-995; s. 116, ch. 71-136; s. 82, ch. 85-342; s. 71, ch. 87-6; s. 6, ch. 95-417.
Fla. Stat. § 163.3217 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 163 / Part II / Section 163.3217
163.3217 Municipal overlay for municipal incorporation.
Status: in_force

(1) PURPOSE. — In order to assist in the planning for future municipal incorporation of a specific geographic area, a county may adopt a municipal overlay as an amendment to its comprehensive plan. A municipal overlay will allow a county, in cooperation with the public, to address the future possible municipal incorporation of a specific geographic area and the impact of municipal incorporation on the provision of public services to serve the area.

(2) PREPARATION, ADOPTION, AND AMENDMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL OVERLAY. — (a)1. This section applies only in those jurisdictions in which the county has authorized, by resolution or local ordinance, the development of a municipal overlay pursuant to the provisions of this section. A county governing body, or a citizens’ organization that represents property owners in the area affected, may sponsor the preparation of the municipal overlay. 2. It shall be the responsibility of the county to prepare the municipal overlay for an area under its jurisdiction; however, if the sponsor of the municipal overlay is other than the county, the county may by written agreement authorize the sponsor to prepare some or all of a proposed municipal overlay. (b) A municipal overlay shall be adopted as an amendment to the local government comprehensive plan as prescribed by s. 163.3184.

(3) CONTENTS OF A MUNICIPAL OVERLAY. — A municipal overlay must contain: (a) Boundary options for the creation of the new municipality. (b) A feasibility study as outlined in chapter 165. (c) A map of existing and proposed land uses in the area by type and density. (d) Population projections for the area. (e) Data and analysis relating to the provision of public facilities for the area.

(4) FUNDING OF THE MUNICIPAL OVERLAY. — The development of the municipal overlay shall be funded by the county unless there is written agreement between the county and another entity to fund it.

History: s. 7, ch. 96-416; s. 21, ch. 2011-139.
Fla. Stat. § 298.005 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.005
298.005 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Jurisdictional water management district” means the chapter 373 water management district or districts within which the lands encompassed by a water control district are located.

(2) “Owner” means the owner of the freehold estate, subject to assessment pursuant to this chapter, as appears by the deed record. The term does not include reversioners, remaindermen, or mortgagees, who are not to be counted and need not be notified by publication or served by process, but are to be represented by the present owners of the freehold estate in any proceeding under this chapter.

(3) “Water control plan” means the comprehensive operational document that describes the activities and improvements to be conducted by a water control district authorized under this chapter and includes any district “plan of reclamation,” “water management plan,” or “plan of improvement” that details the system of water management improvements implemented by a water control district.

History: s. 38, ch. 6458, 1913; RGS 1135; CGL 1490; s. 1, ch. 97-40; s. 1, ch. 98-329; s. 4, ch. 2000-308.
Fla. Stat. § 1010.45 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1010 / Part IV / Section 1010.45
1010.45 Result of election held.
Status: in_force

If it appears by the result of the election that a majority of the votes cast shall be “For bonds,” the district school board shall issue the bonds authorized by the election for the purposes specified in the resolution as published, not to exceed the amount named therein. If the majority of the votes cast shall have been “Against bonds,” no bonds shall be issued.

History: s. 554, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 39.011 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part I / Section 39.011
39.011 Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

(1) In no case shall employees or agents of the department or a social service agency acting in good faith be liable for damages as a result of failing to provide services agreed to under the case plan unless the failure to provide such services occurs as a result of bad faith or malicious purpose or occurs in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property.

(2) The inability or failure of the department or of a social service agency or the employees or agents of the social service agency to provide the services agreed to under the case plan shall not render the state or the social service agency liable for damages unless such failure to provide services occurs in a manner exhibiting wanton or willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property.

(3) A member or agent of a citizen review panel acting in good faith is not liable for damages as a result of any review or recommendation with regard to a dependency matter unless such member or agent exhibits wanton and willful disregard of human rights or safety, or property.

History: s. 9, ch. 87-289; s. 13, ch. 90-306; s. 7, ch. 97-95; s. 21, ch. 98-403; s. 5, ch. 99-193.
Fla. Stat. § 220.64 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part VII / Section 220.64
220.64 Other provisions applicable to franchise tax.
Status: in_force

To the extent that they are not manifestly incompatible with the provisions of this part, parts I, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, IX, and X of this code and ss. 220.12, 220.13, 220.15, and 220.16 apply to the franchise tax imposed by this part. Under rules prescribed in s. 220.131, a consolidated return may be filed by any affiliated group of corporations composed of one or more banks or savings associations, its or their Florida parent corporation, and any nonbank or nonsavings subsidiaries of such parent corporation.

History: s. 8, ch. 72-278; s. 3, ch. 73-152; s. 10, ch. 83-349; s. 2, ch. 84-549; s. 99, ch. 91-112.
Fla. Stat. § 479.262 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 479 / Part II / Section 479.262
479.262 Tourist-oriented directional sign program.
Status: in_force

(1) A tourist-oriented directional sign program to provide directions to rural tourist-oriented businesses, services, and activities may be established at intersections on rural and conventional state, county, or municipal roads only when approved and permitted by county or local governmental entities within their respective jurisdictional areas. A county or local government that issues permits for a tourist-oriented directional sign program is responsible for sign construction, maintenance, and program operation in compliance with subsection (3) for roads on the state highway system and may establish permit fees sufficient to offset associated costs. A tourist-oriented directional sign may not be used on roads in urban areas or at interchanges on freeways or expressways.

(2) This section does not create a proprietary or compensable interest in any tourist-oriented directional sign site or location for any permittee on any rural and conventional state, county, or municipal road. The department or the permitting entity may terminate permits or change locations of tourist-oriented directional sign sites as determined necessary for construction or improvement of transportation facilities or for improved traffic control or safety.

(3) Tourist-oriented directional signs installed on the state highway system must comply with the requirements of the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and rules established by the department. The department may adopt rules to establish requirements for participant qualification, construction standards, location of sign sites, and other criteria necessary to implement this program.

History: s. 1, ch. 2007-48; s. 12, ch. 2014-169; s. 22, ch. 2014-215; s. 43, ch. 2014-223.
Fla. Stat. § 502.231 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 502 / Section 502.231
502.231 Penalty and injunction.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against any person who violates any provision of this chapter: (a) Issuance of a warning letter that relates to the class of the violation. (b) Imposition of an administrative fine: 1. In the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation in the case of a frozen dessert licensee; or 2. In the Class I category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each occurrence for any other violation. When imposing a fine under this paragraph, the department must consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation, the cost of rectifying the damage, the benefit to the violator, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the violator’s compliance record. (c) Revocation or suspension of any permit issued by the department under this chapter.

(2) A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(3) The circuit courts of this state may enjoin a violation on complaint of the department. The injunction shall issue without bond.

(4) Milk and milk product producers and handlers are subject to s. 500.172 and this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-555; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 460, ch. 71-136; s. 20, ch. 92-180; ss. 2, 5, ch. 93-68; s. 15, ch. 94-92; s. 27, ch. 2011-206; s. 45, ch. 2014-150; s. 17, ch. 2023-154.
Fla. Stat. § 627.676 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part IX / Section 627.676
627.676 Scope of this part.
Status: in_force

This part applies only to credit life and credit disability insurances as defined in s. 627.677.

History: s. 595, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 537, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 499.72 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 499 / Part II / Section 499.72
499.72 Administrative fines.
Status: in_force

(1) If any person violates any provision of this part or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, or violates a cease and desist order issued by the department, the department may impose an administrative fine, not to exceed $5,000 for each violation per day, or may suspend or revoke the license or permit issued to such person, or both. Each day such violation continues constitutes a separate violation, and each such separate violation is subject to a separate fine. The department shall allow the licensee or permittee a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days, within which to pay to the department the amount of the fine so imposed. If the licensee or permittee fails to pay the fine in its entirety to the department at its office in Tallahassee within the period so allowed, the licenses or permits of such person shall stand revoked upon expiration of such period.

(2) All such fines, monetary penalties, and costs received by the department in connection with this part shall be deposited in the Professional Regulation Trust Fund.

History: ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-133; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 18, ch. 2012-143.
Fla. Stat. § 322.058 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.058
322.058 Suspension of driving privilege due to support delinquency; reinstatement.
Status: in_force

(1) When the department receives notice from the Title IV-D agency or depository or the clerk of the court that any person licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Florida under the provisions of this chapter has a delinquent support obligation or has failed to comply with a subpoena, order to appear, order to show cause, or similar order, the department shall suspend the driver license of the person named in the notice and the registration of all motor vehicles owned by that person.

(2) The department must reinstate the driving privilege and allow registration of a motor vehicle when the Title IV-D agency in IV-D cases or the depository or the clerk of the court in non-IV-D cases provides to the department an affidavit stating that: (a) The person has paid the delinquency; (b) The person has reached a written agreement for payment with the Title IV-D agency or the obligee in non-IV-D cases; (c) A court has entered an order granting relief to the obligor ordering the reinstatement of the license and motor vehicle registration; (d) The person has complied with the subpoena, order to appear, order to show cause, or similar order; (e) The person receives reemployment assistance or unemployment compensation pursuant to chapter 443; (f) The person is disabled and incapable of self-support or receives benefits under the federal Supplemental Security Income program or Social Security Disability Insurance program; (g) The person receives temporary cash assistance pursuant to chapter 414; or (h) The person is making payments in accordance with a confirmed bankruptcy plan under chapter 11, chapter 12, or chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. ss. 101 et seq.

(3) The department shall not be held liable for any license or vehicle registration suspension resulting from the discharge of its duties under this section.

(4) This section applies only to the annual renewal in the owner’s birth month of a motor vehicle registration and does not apply to the transfer of a registration of a motor vehicle sold by a motor vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 320, except for the transfer of registrations which includes the annual renewals. This section does not affect the issuance of the title to a motor vehicle, notwithstanding s. 319.23(8)(b).

History: s. 12, ch. 93-208; s. 45, ch. 94-306; s. 929, ch. 95-148; s. 2, ch. 95-222; s. 22, ch. 2001-158; s. 47, ch. 2012-181; s. 29, ch. 2014-216; s. 22, ch. 2015-2.
Fla. Stat. § 472.0203 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 472 / Section 472.0203
472.0203 Renewal and cancellation notices.
Status: in_force

(1) At least 90 days before the end of a licensure cycle, the department shall: (a) Forward a licensure renewal notification to an active or inactive licensee at the licensee’s last known address of record with the department. (b) Forward a notice of pending cancellation of licensure to a delinquent status licensee at the licensee’s last known address of record with the department.

(2) Each licensure renewal notification and each notice of pending cancellation of licensure must state conspicuously that a licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements, as defined by rule of the board.

(3) Notwithstanding any other law, a licensure renewal notification required to be sent to the last known address of record may be sent by the department to the licensee by electronic means if the licensee has provided an e-mail address to the department.

History: s. 20, ch. 2009-66; s. 10, ch. 2012-67.