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Fla. Stat. § 295.156 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 295 / Section 295.156
295.156 Alternative treatment options for veterans.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Posttraumatic stress disorder” means a mental health disorder that is developed after having experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event, including, but not limited to, military sexual trauma. (b) “Traumatic brain injury” means an acquired injury to the brain. The term does not include brain dysfunction caused by congenital or degenerative disorders or birth trauma.

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may contract with a state university or Florida College System institution to furnish alternative treatment options for veterans who have been certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any branch of the United States Armed Forces as having a traumatic brain injury or posttraumatic stress disorder. The university or institution shall manage, monitor, and ensure the compliance of contracted providers who provide any of the following alternative treatment options: (a) Accelerated resolution therapy. (b) Equine therapy. (c) Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which must be provided at a registered hyperbaric oxygen facility. (d) Music therapy. (e) Service animal training therapy.

(3) A veteran qualifies to receive alternative treatment under this section if he or she: (a) Has been diagnosed by a health care practitioner with service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder or a service-connected traumatic brain injury; (b) Voluntarily agrees to such alternative treatment; and (c) Can demonstrate that he or she has previously sought services for posttraumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury through the federal Veterans Affairs service delivery system or through private health insurance, if such coverage is available to him or her.

(4)(a) The provision of alternative treatment must be under the direction and supervision of an individual licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 464, chapter 490, or chapter 491. (b) The supervising licensed provider must agree to cooperate with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to provide data sufficient to assess the efficacy of alternative treatment modalities.

(5) By January 1 of each year beginning in 2020, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall prepare a report detailing each alternative treatment provided pursuant to this section, the provider type, the number of veterans served, and the treatment outcomes and shall submit the report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(6) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may adopt rules to implement this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 2019-148.
Fla. Stat. § 328.65 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part II / Section 328.65
328.65 Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.
Status: in_force

It is the legislative intent that vessels be registered and numbered uniformly throughout the state. The purpose of ss. 327.58, 327.70, 327.72, 328.66, 328.68, and 328.72 is to make registration and numbering procedures similar to those of automobiles and airplanes and to provide for a vessel registration fee and certificate so as to determine the ownership of vessels which are operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state and to aid in the advancement of maritime safety.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 20, ch. 99-289; s. 27, ch. 2009-86.
Fla. Stat. § 381.0046 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.0046
381.0046 Statewide HIV and AIDS prevention campaign.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Health shall develop and implement a statewide HIV and AIDS prevention campaign that is directed towards minorities who are at risk of HIV infection. The campaign shall include television, radio, and outdoor advertising; public service announcements; and peer-to-peer outreach. Each campaign message and concept shall be evaluated with members of the target group to ensure its effectiveness. The campaign shall provide information on the risk of HIV and AIDS infection and strategies to follow for prevention, early detection, and treatment. The campaign shall use culturally sensitive literature and educational materials and promote the development of individual skills for behavior modification.

(2) The Department of Health shall establish dedicated positions within the department for HIV and AIDS regional minority coordinators and a statewide HIV and AIDS minority coordinator. The coordinators shall facilitate statewide efforts to implement and coordinate HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment programs.

History: s. 201, ch. 99-397; s. 47, ch. 2005-2; s. 22, ch. 2012-184.
Fla. Stat. § 957.14 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 957 / Section 957.14
957.14 Contract termination and control of a correctional facility by the department.
Status: in_force

A detailed plan shall be provided by a private vendor under which the department shall assume temporary control of a contractor-operated correctional facility upon termination of the contract. The department may terminate the contract with cause after written notice of material deficiencies and after 60 workdays in order to correct the material deficiencies. If any event occurs that involves the noncompliance with or violation of contract terms and that presents a serious threat to the safety, health, or security of the inmates, employees, or the public, the department may temporarily assume control of the contractor-operated correctional facility. A plan shall also be provided by a private vendor for the purchase and temporary assumption of operations of a correctional facility by the department in the event of bankruptcy or the financial insolvency of the private vendor. The private vendor shall provide an emergency plan to address inmate disturbances, employee work stoppages, strikes, or other serious events in accordance with standards of the American Correctional Association.

History: s. 4, ch. 94-148; s. 18, ch. 2004-248; s. 17, ch. 2023-268; s. 49, ch. 2024-84.
Fla. Stat. § 760.854 — Florida Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 760 / Part V / Section 760.854
760.854 Center for Environmental Equity and Justice.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby established the Center for Environmental Equity and Justice.

(2) The purpose of the center is to conduct and facilitate research, develop policies, and engage in education, training, and community outreach with respect to environmental equity and justice issues.

(3) The Center for Environmental Equity and Justice shall be established at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University within the Environmental Sciences Institute.

(4) The Center for Environmental Equity and Justice shall sponsor students to serve as interns at the Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Protection, and other relevant state agencies. The center may enter into a memorandum of understanding with these agencies to address environmental equity and justice issues.

History: s. 1, ch. 98-304; s. 440, ch. 2011-142.
Fla. Stat. § 285.712 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 285 / Part II / Section 285.712
285.712 Tribal-state gaming compacts.
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor is the designated state officer responsible for negotiating and executing, on behalf of the state, tribal-state gaming compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes located within the state pursuant to the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, 18 U.S.C. ss. 1166-1168 and 25 U.S.C. ss. 2701 et seq., for the purpose of authorizing class III gaming, as defined in that act, on Indian lands within the state.

(2) Any tribal-state compact relating to gaming activities which is entered into by an Indian tribe in this state and the Governor pursuant to subsection (1) must be conditioned upon ratification by the Legislature.

(3) Following completion of negotiations and execution of a compact, the Governor shall submit a copy of the executed tribal-state compact to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives as soon as it is executed. To be effective, the compact must be ratified by both houses of the Legislature by a majority vote of the members present. The Governor shall file the executed compact with the Secretary of State pursuant to s. 15.01.

(4) Upon receipt of an act ratifying a tribal-state compact, the Secretary of State shall coordinate with the parties to the compact to formally submit a copy of the executed compact and the ratifying act to the United States Secretary of the Interior for his or her review and approval, in accordance with 25 U.S.C. s. 2710(d)(8).

History: s. 3, ch. 2010-29; s. 3, ch. 2021-268.
Fla. Stat. § 1009.62 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1009 / Part III / Section 1009.62
1009.62 Grants for teachers for special training in exceptional student education.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education may make grants to teachers for special training in exceptional student education to meet professional requirements with respect thereto, and the department is responsible for the administration of such program.

(2) These grants are limited to teachers who: (a) Hold a full-time contract to teach in a district school system, a state-operated or state-supported program, or an agency or organization under contract with the Department of Education; (b) Hold a valid Florida educator’s certificate that does not reflect an exceptional-student-education coverage or endorsement that is appropriate for the teacher’s assignment; and (c) Satisfactorily complete the eligible courses.

(3) Grant amounts are to be determined on the basis of rates established by the Department of Education.

(4) The Department of Education shall administer this program under rules established by the State Board of Education.

History: s. 441, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 620.8406 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part II / Section 620.8406
620.8406 Continuation of partnership beyond definite term or particular undertaking.
Status: in_force

(1) If a partnership for a definite term or particular undertaking is continued, without an express agreement, after the expiration of the term or completion of the undertaking, the rights and duties of the partners remain the same as they were at the expiration or completion, so far as is consistent with a partnership at will.

(2) If the partners, or those of them who habitually acted in the business during the term or undertaking, continue the business without any settlement or liquidation of the partnership, they are presumed to have agreed that the partnership will continue.

History: s. 13, ch. 95-242.
Fla. Stat. § 721.85 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 721 / Part III / Section 721.85
721.85 Service to notice address or on registered agent.
Status: in_force

(1) Service of process for a foreclosure proceeding involving a timeshare interest may be made by any means recognized by law. In addition, substituted service on an obligor who has appointed a registered agent under s. 721.84 may be made on such registered agent at the registered office. Also, when using s. 48.194 where in rem or quasi in rem relief only is sought, such service of process provisions are modified in connection with a foreclosure proceeding against a timeshare interest to provide that: (a) Such service of process may be made on any person whether the person is located inside or outside this state, by certified mail, registered mail, or permitted delivery service, return receipt requested, addressed to the person to be served at the notice address, or on the person’s registered agent duly appointed under s. 721.84, at the registered office; and (b) Service shall be considered obtained upon the signing of the return receipt by any person at the notice address, or by the registered agent.

(2) The current owner and the mortgagor of a timeshare interest must promptly notify the owners’ association and the mortgagee of any change of address.

(3) Substituted notice under s. 721.855 or s. 721.856 for any party who has appointed a registered agent under s. 721.84 may be made on such registered agent at the registered office.

History: s. 13, ch. 98-36; s. 45, ch. 2000-302; s. 8, ch. 2010-134.
Fla. Stat. § 607.08401 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.08401
607.08401 Required officers.
Status: in_force

(1) A corporation shall have the officers described in its bylaws or appointed by the board of directors in accordance with the bylaws.

(2) The board of directors may appoint one or more individuals to act as the officers of the corporation. A duly appointed officer may appoint one or more officers or assistant officers if authorized by the bylaws or the board of directors.

(3) The bylaws or the board of directors shall assign to one of the officers responsibility for preparing minutes of the directors’ and shareholders’ meetings and for authenticating records of the corporation required to be kept pursuant to s. 607.1601(1) and (5).

(4) The same individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in a corporation.

History: s. 89, ch. 89-154; s. 151, ch. 90-179; s. 104, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 526.302 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 526 / Part I / Section 526.302
526.302 Legislative findings and intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that fair and healthy competition in the marketing of motor fuel provides maximum benefits to consumers in this state, and that certain marketing practices which impair such competition are contrary to the public interest. Predatory practices and, under certain conditions, discriminatory practices, are unfair trade practices and restraints which adversely affect motor fuel competition. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage competition and promote the general welfare of citizens of this state by prohibiting such unfair practices.

History: s. 2, ch. 85-74.
Fla. Stat. § 27.13 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 27 / Part II / Section 27.13
27.13 Completion of compromise.
Status: in_force

The state attorney shall, on agreeing to any compromise or settlement, report the same to the Department of Financial Services for its approval; and, on its approving such compromise or settlement, the state attorney, on a compliance with the terms of such compromise or settlement shall give a receipt to the collector of revenue, sheriff or other officer, or the sureties on their bonds, or to the legal representatives, which receipt shall be a discharge from all judgments, claims or demands of the state against such collector of revenue or other officer, or the sureties on their bonds.

History: s. 2, ch. 3236, 1881; RS 1352; GS 1787; RGS 3017; CGL 4753; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 83, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 515.23 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 515 / Section 515.23
515.23 Legislative findings and intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that drowning is the leading cause of death of young children in this state and is also a significant cause of death for medically frail elderly persons in this state, that constant adult supervision is the key to accomplishing the objective of reducing the number of submersion incidents, and that when lapses in supervision occur a pool safety feature designed to deny, delay, or detect unsupervised entry to the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub will reduce drowning and near-drowning incidents. In addition to the incalculable human cost of these submersion incidents, the health care costs, loss of lifetime productivity, and legal and administrative expenses associated with drownings of young children and medically frail elderly persons in this state each year and the lifetime costs for the care and treatment of young children who have suffered brain disability due to near-drowning incidents each year are enormous. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that all new residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs be equipped with at least one pool safety feature as specified in this chapter. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Department of Health be responsible for producing its own or adopting a nationally recognized publication that provides the public with information on drowning prevention and the responsibilities of pool ownership and also for developing its own or adopting a nationally recognized drowning prevention education program for the public and for persons violating the pool safety requirements of this chapter.

History: s. 1, ch. 2000-143.
Fla. Stat. § 116.14 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 116 / Section 116.14
116.14 Receipts required from purchasers of state property.
Status: in_force

Upon the sale of any state property by the superintendent and presidents of state institutions as provided by law, they shall take receipt for the same from the purchaser, which receipt shall be forwarded, together with the proceeds of the sale, to the Chief Financial Officer.

History: s. 2, ch. 4181, 1893; GS 3494; RGS 5374; CGL 7508; s. 137, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 468.3851 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VI / Section 468.3851
468.3851 Renewal of license.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and fee.

(2) The department shall adopt a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses.

History: ss. 4, 9, ch. 87-210; ss. 62, 65, ch. 91-137; ss. 11, 12, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 200, ch. 94-119; s. 40, ch. 2015-4.
Fla. Stat. § 409.352 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part I / Section 409.352
409.352 Licensing requirements for physicians, osteopathic physicians, and chiropractic physicians employed by the department.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that physicians providing services in state institutions meet the professional standards of their respective licensing boards and that such institutions make every reasonable effort to assure that all physicians employed are licensed, or will become licensed, in this state. When state-licensed physicians cannot be obtained in sufficient numbers to provide quality services, the licensing requirements in chapters 458, 459, and 460 to the contrary notwithstanding, persons employed as physicians, osteopathic physicians, or chiropractic physicians in a state institution, except those under the control of the Department of Corrections on June 28, 1977, may be exempted from licensure in accordance with the following provisions: (a) No more than 10 percent of such persons shall be exempted from licensure during their continued employment in a state institution. Those persons who shall be so exempted shall be selected by the State Surgeon General. In making the selection, the State Surgeon General shall submit his or her recommendations to the appropriate licensing board for a determination by the board, without written examination, of whether or not the person recommended meets the professional standards required of such person in the performance of his or her duties or functions. The criteria to be used by the respective board in making its determination shall include, but not be limited to, the person’s professional educational background, formal specialty training, and professional experience within the 10 years immediately preceding employment by the state institution. (b) Those persons not exempted pursuant to paragraph (a) shall not be required to obtain a license from the applicable licensing board in accordance with the provisions of chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 460 prior to October 1, 1981, as a prerequisite to their continued employment as a physician, osteopathic physician, or chiropractic physician in a state institution. Each such exempted physician shall have been certified to the department by the appropriate licensing board as eligible for admission for examination in this state. A licensing board shall not certify to the department as eligible for admission for examination any person who has been adjudged unqualified or guilty of any of the acts enumerated in the disciplinary provisions of the applicable licensing law. (c) Each unlicensed physician employed by the department shall work under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.

(2) No person subject to the provisions of this section shall, by virtue of continued employment in accordance with such provisions, be in violation of the unauthorized practice provisions of chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 460 during such period of employment.

History: s. 3, ch. 79-302; ss. 2, 3, ch. 80-352; s. 1, ch. 80-354; s. 47, ch. 97-103; s. 182, ch. 99-8; s. 57, ch. 2008-6.
Fla. Stat. § 738.307 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 738 / Section 738.307
738.307 Applicable value.
Status: in_force

(1) A unitrust policy must provide the method for determining the fair market value of an asset for the purpose of determining the unitrust amount, including all of the following: (a) The frequency of valuing the asset, which need not require a valuation in every period. (b) The date for valuing the asset in each period in which the asset is valued.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in s. 738.309, a unitrust policy may provide methods for determining the amount of the net fair market value of the trust to take into account in determining the applicable value, including any of the following: (a) Obtaining an appraisal of an asset for which fair market value is not readily available. (b) Excluding specific assets or groups or types of assets in addition to those described in subsection (3). (c) Making other exceptions or modifications of the treatment of specific assets or groups or types of assets. (d) Including identification and treatment of cash or property held for distribution. (e) Using an average of fair market values over a stated number of preceding periods, not to exceed 3 calendar years. (f) Determining the reasonable known liabilities of the trust, including treatment of liabilities to conform with the treatment of assets under paragraphs (a)-(e).

(3) The following property may not be included in determining the value of the trust: (a) Any residential property or any tangible personal property that, as of the first business day of the current valuation year, one or more current beneficiaries of the trust have or have had the right to occupy or have or have had the right to possess or control, other than in his or her capacity as trustee of the trust. Instead, the right of occupancy or the right to possession and control is the unitrust amount with respect to such property; however, the unitrust amount must be adjusted to take into account partial distributions from or receipt into the trust of such property during the valuation year; (b) Any asset specifically given to a beneficiary and the return on investment on such property, which return on investment must be distributable to the beneficiary; and (c) Any asset while held in an estate.

History: s. 16, ch. 2024-216.