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Fla. Stat. § 65.081 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 65 / Section 65.081
65.081 Tax titles; quieting title.
Status: in_force

(1) PARTIES. — Any grantee under any tax deed issued by the state, or any municipality or other political subdivision thereof, or any purchaser from the state, or any municipality or other political subdivision thereof, of any land the title to which has been acquired by this state or such municipality or political subdivision through any proceeding or foreclosure for the nonpayment of taxes or special assessments, or the successor in title to the grantee or purchaser, may maintain an action in chancery to quiet title to the land included in the tax deed, or so purchased against the holder of the record title to the land, and against any other person or corporation claiming any interest in the land or any lien or encumbrance thereon, before issuance of the tax deed or before the loss of title to the land in the tax proceeding or foreclosure.

(2) DERAIGNING TITLE. — Actions may be maintained hereunder whether or not plaintiff is in possession of the land involved but when defendant is in actual possession of the land a jury trial may be had as provided in other actions to quiet title. When the action is based on a tax deed, the complaint need not deraign title beyond the issuance of the tax deed. When the action is based on a conveyance by this state, or any municipality or other political subdivision thereof, of land the title to which it has acquired through a foreclosure or other proceeding for the nonpayment of taxes, the complaint need not deraign title beyond the deed or other instrument or act vesting title in the state or municipality or other political subdivision of the state.

(3) WHEN TAXES HAVE BEEN PAID. — No defense to the action or attack upon the tax deed shall be made except the defense that the taxes assessed against the property had been paid by the former owner before issuance of the tax deed.

(4) WHEN TAX DEED HAS BEEN ISSUED BEFORE CONVEYANCE BY SOVEREIGN. — No defense shall be made to the action because of assessment of the property or issuance of the tax deed before the United States or the state has parted with title to the property, and no other attack shall be made on it, except the defense that the taxes assessed against the property had been paid by the person, or a claimant under him or her, to whom the United States patent or conveyance from the state was issued before the issuance of the tax deed.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 21822, 1943; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 20, ch. 67-254; s. 29, ch. 74-382; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 347, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 125.70 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part III / Section 125.70
125.70 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “County Administration Law of 1974.”

History: s. 1, ch. 74-193.
Fla. Stat. § 627.629 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.629
627.629 Intoxicants and narcotics.
Status: in_force

The contract may include the following provision:

“Intoxicants and Narcotics: The insurer will not be liable for any loss resulting from the insured being drunk or under the influence of any narcotic unless taken on the advice of a physician.”

History: s. 572, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 479, 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 112.357 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part IV / Section 112.357
112.357 Appropriation.
Status: in_force

There is hereby appropriated annually from the respective retirement trust fund from which the retired member is receiving his or her normal retirement benefit, an amount necessary to provide the benefits hereunder, and the amount necessary for the effective and efficient administration of this act.

History: s. 7, ch. 67-276; s. 709, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 481.2251 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part I / Section 481.2251
481.2251 Disciplinary proceedings against registered interior designers.
Status: in_force

(1) The following acts constitute grounds for which the disciplinary actions specified in subsection (2) may be taken: (a) Attempting to register or renewing registration by bribery, by fraudulent misrepresentation, or through an error of the board; (b) Having an interior design license, certification, or registration revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, registration, or certification by the licensing authority of another jurisdiction for any act which would constitute a violation of this part or of chapter 455; (c) Being convicted or found guilty of a crime in any jurisdiction which directly relates to the provision of interior design services or to the ability to provide interior design services; (d) False, deceptive, or misleading advertising; (e) Making or filing a report which the registrant knows to be false, intentionally or negligently failing to file a report or record required by state or federal law, or willfully impeding or obstructing such filing or inducing another person to do so. Such reports or records shall include only those which are signed in the capacity as a registered interior designer; (f) Making deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the provision of interior design services; (g) Accepting and performing professional responsibilities which the registrant knows or has reason to know that she or he is not competent to perform; (h) Rendering or offering to render architectural services; or (i) Committing an act of fraud or deceit, or of negligence, incompetency, or misconduct, in the practice of interior design.

(2) When the board finds any person guilty of any of the grounds set forth in subsection (1), it may enter an order taking the following action or imposing one or more of the following penalties: (a) Refusal to register the applicant; (b) Refusal to renew an existing registration; (c) Removal from the state registry; or (d) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $500 for each violation or separate offense and a fine of up to $2,500 for matters pertaining to a material violation of the Florida Building Code as reported by a local jurisdiction.

History: ss. 17, 24, ch. 88-383; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 306, ch. 94-119; s. 419, ch. 97-103; s. 131, ch. 98-166; s. 16, ch. 98-287; s. 122, ch. 2000-141; s. 191, ch. 2000-160; s. 35, ch. 2001-186; s. 4, ch. 2001-372; s. 4, ch. 2005-124; s. 52, ch. 2020-160.
Fla. Stat. § 620.2102 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.2102
620.2102 Conversion.
Status: in_force

(1) An organization other than a limited partnership may convert to a limited partnership, and a limited partnership may convert to another organization, other than an organization which is also a domestic limited partnership governed by this act, pursuant to this section and ss. 620.2103-620.2105 and a plan of conversion, if: (a) The other organization’s governing law authorizes the conversion. (b) The conversion is permitted by the law of the jurisdiction that enacted the governing law. (c) The other organization complies with its governing law in effecting the conversion.

(2) A plan of conversion must be in a record and must include: (a) The name and form of the organization before conversion. (b) The name and form of the organization after conversion. (c) The terms and conditions of the conversion, including the manner and basis for converting interests in the converting organization into any combination of money, interests in the converted organization, and other consideration. (d) The organizational documents of the converted organization.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0833 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0833
617.0833 Loans to directors or officers.
Status: in_force

Loans, other than through the purchase of bonds, debentures, or similar obligations of the type customarily sold in public offerings, or through ordinary deposit of funds in a bank, may not be made by a corporation to its directors or officers, or to any other corporation, firm, association, or other entity in which one or more of its directors or officers is a director or officer or holds a substantial financial interest, except a loan by one corporation which is exempt from federal income taxation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to another corporation which is exempt from federal income taxation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. A loan made in violation of this section is a violation of the duty to the corporation of the directors or officers authorizing it or participating in it, but the obligation of the borrower with respect to the loan is not affected.

History: s. 56, ch. 90-179; s. 57, ch. 93-281; s. 32, ch. 2009-205.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.21 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part I / Section 1001.21
1001.21 Office of Private Schools and Home Education Programs.
Status: in_force

The state recognizes the contributions of private schools and home education programs in providing alternatives to public school education. These nongovernmental educational systems serve the public, but are not considered to be a part of the public system of education.

(1) The Office of Private Schools and Home Education Programs is established within the Department of Education. The Department of Education and the Commissioner of Education have no authority over the institutions or students served by the office. The office shall: (a) Serve the interests of students and the parents of students in private schools and home education programs. (b) Serve the interests of private institutions. (c) Provide general information to the public about private and home education delivery systems.

(2) The Commissioner of Education shall appoint an executive director for the office who shall: (a) Serve as a source of communication between private schools, home education programs, the Commissioner of Education, and the State Board of Education. (b) Evaluate pending policy to ensure that the policy does not subject private schools and home education programs to additional regulation or mandates. (c) Establish a clearinghouse of information for the public. (d) Foster a collaborative spirit and working relationship among private schools, home education programs, and the public sector. (e) Identify and convey the best practices of private schools and home education programs for the benefit of the public and private education delivery sectors. (f) Represent issues and concerns relating to home education programs and private schools on all applicable ad hoc advisory bodies.

History: s. 27, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 1010.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1010 / Part I / Section 1010.11
1010.11 Electronic transfer of funds.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to the provisions of s. 215.85, each district school board, Florida College System institution board of trustees, and university board of trustees shall adopt written policies prescribing the accounting and control procedures under which any funds under their control are allowed to be moved by electronic transaction for any purpose including direct deposit, wire transfer, withdrawal, investment, or payment. Electronic transactions shall comply with the provisions of chapter 668. However, a district school board is exempt from the requirements of s. 668.50(18)(b).

History: s. 535, ch. 2002-387; s. 24, ch. 2009-59; s. 157, ch. 2011-5; s. 14, ch. 2024-159.
Fla. Stat. § 450.175 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 450 / Part II / Section 450.175
450.175 Part title.
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Alfredo Bahena Act.”

History: s. 4, ch. 2005-210.
Fla. Stat. § 145.071 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 145 / Section 145.071
145.071 Sheriff.
Status: in_force

(1) Each sheriff shall receive as salary the amount indicated, based on the population of his or her county. In addition, a compensation shall be made for population increments over the minimum for each group, which shall be determined by multiplying the population in excess of the minimum for the group times the group rate. Pop. Group County Pop. Range Base Salary Group Rate Minimum Maximum I -0- 49,999 $33,350 $0.07875 II 50,000 99,999 36,500 0.06300 III 100,000 199,999 39,650 0.02625 IV 200,000 399,999 42,275 0.01575 V 400,000 999,999 45,425 0.00525 VI 1,000,000 48,575 0.00400

(2)(a) There shall be an additional $2,000 per year special qualification salary for each sheriff who has met the qualification requirements established by the Department of Law Enforcement. Any sheriff who so qualifies during a calendar year shall receive in that year a pro rata share of the special qualification salary based on the remaining period of the year. (b) In order to qualify for the special qualification salary described in paragraph (a), the sheriff must complete the requirements specified in that paragraph within 6 years after first taking office. (c) After a sheriff meets the requirements of paragraph (a), in order to remain qualified the sheriff shall thereafter be required to complete each year a course of continuing education as prescribed by the Department of Law Enforcement.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or s. 145.19, each sheriff may reduce his or her salary rate on a voluntary basis.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-461; s. 1, ch. 63-560; s. 1, ch. 65-356; s. 2, ch. 67-543; s. 2, ch. 67-576; s. 5, ch. 69-346; ss. 1-3, ch. 70-395; s. 5, ch. 73-173; s. 46, ch. 73-333; ss. 3, 13, ch. 80-377; s. 1, ch. 81-216; s. 5, ch. 85-322; s. 21, ch. 87-224; s. 1, ch. 89-178; s. 28, ch. 91-45; s. 855, ch. 95-147; s. 3, ch. 2011-158; s. 2, ch. 2022-23; s. 4, ch. 2024-86.
Fla. Stat. § 196.181 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 196 / Section 196.181
196.181 Exemption of household goods and personal effects.
Status: in_force

There shall be exempt from taxation to every person residing and making his or her permanent home in this state household goods and personal effects. Title to such household goods and personal effects may be held individually, by the entireties, jointly or in common with others.

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 29743, 1955; s. 1, ch. 67-378; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55.
Fla. Stat. § 413.28 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part II / Section 413.28
413.28 Appropriations of federal funds.
Status: in_force

In the event federal funds are available to the state for vocational rehabilitation purposes, the division is authorized to comply with such requirements as may be necessary to obtain said federal funds in the most advantageous proportions possible insofar as this may be done without violating other provisions of the state law and Constitution.

History: s. 7, ch. 25364, 1949; s. 25, ch. 29764, 1955; s. 13, ch. 65-239; ss. 2, 3, ch. 67-371; ss. 19, 31, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 160, ch. 71-377; s. 1, ch. 73-305; s. 309, ch. 77-147; s. 6, ch. 87-227; s. 14, ch. 94-324.
Fla. Stat. § 468.813 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XIV / Section 468.813
468.813 Use of titles.
Status: in_force

A person must be licensed or registered under this part to represent himself or herself as a licensed or registered orthotist, prosthetist, prosthetist-orthotist, orthotic fitter, orthotic fitter assistant, pedorthist, prosthetic resident, or orthotic resident or use in connection with his or her name the words “orthotist,” “prosthetist,” “prosthetist-orthotist,” “orthotic fitter,” “orthotic fitter assistant,” “pedorthist,” or “resident” or abbreviations, titles, or insignia indicating or suggesting that he or she is able to legally provide services or devices described in this part.

History: s. 13, ch. 97-284; s. 12, ch. 2008-121.
Fla. Stat. § 361.07 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 361 / Part I / Section 361.07
361.07 Right of eminent domain to companies owning and operating sewer or wastewater reuse systems.
Status: in_force

Any corporation, person, or persons owning or operating a sewer or wastewater reuse system in this state duly authorized and regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission, or county in the state for the collection, treatment, purification, or disposal of sewage effluent and residue, including wastewater reuse, for the public shall have the right of eminent domain to enter upon any land, public or private, necessary to the business of operating such aforesaid sewer and wastewater reuse system for the public and may appropriate the same or any part thereof necessary for the operation of such sewer or wastewater reuse system, upon making due compensation according to law to private owners; provided that any lands so appropriated shall revert to the person or his or her successor in title from whom the land was acquired, should said sewer or wastewater reuse system be abandoned or cease to operate as a sewer or wastewater reuse system.

History: s. 2, ch. 65-248; s. 10, ch. 93-51; s. 545, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 16.718 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 16 / Section 16.718
16.718 Florida Gaming Control Commission; notification of applicants’ or licensees’ addresses and places of employment; service.
Status: in_force

(1) Each applicant for a license with the commission and each licensee of the commission is responsible for notifying the commission in writing of the applicant’s or licensee’s current mailing address, e-mail address, and place of employment. An applicant’s failure to notify the commission constitutes a violation of this section, and the applicant’s application may be denied. A licensee’s failure to notify the commission of any change to the e-mail or mailing address of record constitutes a violation of this section, and the licensee may be disciplined by the commission as described in s. 550.0251(10).

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, service by e-mail to an applicant’s or licensee’s e-mail address of record with the commission constitutes sufficient notice to the applicant or licensee for any official communication. The commission may, in its discretion, provide service for any official communication by regular mail to an applicant’s or licensee’s last known mailing address. The commission is not required to provide service by both e-mail and regular mail.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, when an administrative complaint or other document setting forth intended or final agency action is to be served on an applicant or a licensee, the commission is only required to provide service by e-mail to the applicant’s or licensee’s e-mail address on record with the commission. E-mail service constitutes sufficient notice to the person or persons upon whom an administrative complaint or any other document setting forth intended or final agency action is served. The commission may, in its discretion, provide service of an administrative complaint or any other documents setting forth intended or final agency action by regular mail to an applicant’s or licensee’s last known mailing address. The commission is not required to provide service by both e-mail and regular mail.

History: s. 2, ch. 2024-115.
Fla. Stat. § 559.9237 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part X / Section 559.9237
559.9237 Rental renewal charges; attorney’s fees; court costs.
Status: in_force

A rental-purchase agreement may provide for payment by the lessee of a charge for failure to make a timely rental renewal payment, which charge may not exceed $5 on any payment made after either payment is due or after the return of the rental property is required. A charge pursuant to a rental-purchase agreement for a lessee’s failure to make a timely rental renewal payment may be collected only once on any accrued payment, no matter how long it remains unpaid. Such a charge may be collected at the time it accrues or any time thereafter. Such a charge may not be assessed against a payment that is timely made, even though an earlier charge has not been paid in full. A rental-purchase agreement may provide for the payment of reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by an attorney, not a salaried employee of the lessor, in the course of collection, and for the payment of court costs.

History: s. 7, ch. 88-69.
Fla. Stat. § 154.223 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part III / Section 154.223
154.223 Payment of bonds.
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this part shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of the local agency or the state or any political subdivision thereof, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the local agency or the state or any political subdivision thereof, but shall be payable solely from the revenues provided therefor. All such revenue bonds shall contain on the face thereof a statement to the effect that the authority shall not be obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon except from the revenues of the project or the portion thereof for which they are issued and that neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the local agency or of the state or of any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or the interest on such bonds. The issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this part shall not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the local agency or the state or any political subdivision thereof to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatever therefor or to make any appropriation for their payment.

History: s. 12, ch. 74-323.
Fla. Stat. § 941.12 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.12
941.12 Confinement in jail when necessary.
Status: in_force

(1) The officer or persons executing the Governor’s warrant of arrest, or the agent of the demanding state to whom the prisoner may have been delivered, may, when necessary, confine the prisoner in the jail of any county or city through which he or she may pass; and the keeper of such jail must receive and safely keep the prisoner until the legal sufficiency of the prisoner’s arrest has been determined by the court and the officer or person having charge of the prisoner is ready to proceed on his or her route; such officer or person shall pay the jailer holding the prisoner the costs of the prisoner’s jailing and keeping.

(2) The officer or agent of a demanding state to whom a prisoner may have been delivered following extradition proceedings in another state, or to whom a prisoner may have been delivered after waiving extradition in such other state, and who is passing through this state with such a prisoner for the purpose of immediately returning such prisoner to the demanding state may, when necessary, confine the prisoner in the jail of any county or city through which he or she may pass; and the keeper of such jail must receive and safely keep the prisoner until the officer or agent having charge of the prisoner is ready to proceed on his or her route, such officer or agent, however, being chargeable with the expense of keeping; provided, however, that such officer or agent shall produce and show to the keeper of such jail satisfactory written evidence of the fact that he or she is actually transporting such prisoner to the demanding state after a requisition by the executive authority of such demanding state. Such prisoner shall not be entitled to demand a new requisition while in this state.

History: s. 12, ch. 20460, 1941; s. 24, ch. 57-1; s. 1603, ch. 97-102.