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Fla. Stat. § 784.076 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 784 / Section 784.076
784.076 Battery on health services personnel.
Status: in_force

A juvenile who has been committed to or detained by the Department of Juvenile Justice pursuant to a court order, who commits battery upon a person who provides health services commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this section, the term “health services” means preventive, diagnostic, curative, or rehabilitative services and includes alcohol treatment, drug abuse treatment, and mental health services.

History: s. 57, ch. 95-267.
Fla. Stat. § 447.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 447 / Part I / Section 447.02
447.02 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

(1) The term “labor organization” means any organization of employees or local or subdivision thereof, having within its membership residents of the state, whether incorporated or not, organized for the purpose of dealing with employers concerning hours of employment, rate of pay, working conditions, or grievances of any kind relating to employment and recognized as a unit of bargaining by one or more employers doing business in this state, except that an “employee organization,” as defined in s. 447.203(11), shall be included in this definition at such time as it seeks to register pursuant to s. 447.305.

(2) The term “business agent” means any person, without regard to title, who shall, for a pecuniary or financial consideration, act or attempt to act for any labor organization in: (a) The issuance of membership or authorization cards, work permits, or any other evidence of rights granted or claimed in, or by, a labor organization; or (b) Soliciting or receiving from any employer any right or privilege for employees.

History: s. 2, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 1, ch. 65-396; s. 1, ch. 77-184; s. 35, ch. 79-7; s. 1, ch. 79-89; s. 188, ch. 79-400; s. 29, ch. 83-174; s. 19, ch. 95-345; s. 127, ch. 2000-165; s. 59, ch. 2002-194; s. 4, ch. 2020-160.
Fla. Stat. § 626.9272 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VIII / Section 626.9272
626.9272 Licensing of nonresident surplus lines agents.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may, upon written application and the payment of the fees specified in s. 624.501, issue a nonresident surplus lines agent license to a nonresident individual licensed in his or her home state as a resident general lines and a resident surplus lines agent and otherwise qualified under the laws of this state if, under the laws of the individual’s home state, residents of this state may be licensed in a similar manner as a nonresident surplus lines agent in that state.

(2) The department may not issue a license unless the applicant satisfies the same licensing requirements under s. 626.927 as required of a resident surplus lines agent, excluding the required experience or coursework and examination. The department may refuse to issue such license or appointment when it has reason to believe that any of the grounds exist for denial, suspension, or revocation of a license as set forth in ss. 626.611 and 626.621.

(3) The authority of a nonresident license is limited to the specific lines of authority granted in the license issued by the agent’s home state and the lines authorized under the nonresident license by this state.

(4) Any individual who holds a nonresident agent’s license, upon becoming a resident of this state, may, for a period not to exceed 90 days, operate under the nonresident license and appointment, but must become licensed as a resident agent within that time to continue transacting business in this state after the 90-day period.

(5) Except as provided in this section, nonresident surplus lines agents are subject to the requirements that apply to resident surplus lines agents in this state, including ss. 626.913-626.937.

(6) If available, the department shall verify a nonresident applicant’s licensing status through the producer database maintained by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, its affiliates, or subsidiaries.

History: s. 10, ch. 2004-374; s. 26, ch. 2014-123.
Fla. Stat. § 381.00322 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.00322
381.00322 International health organization policies.
Status: in_force

A governmental entity as defined in s. 381.00316 or an educational institution as defined in s. 381.00319 may not adopt, implement, or enforce an international health organization’s public health policies or guidelines unless authorized to do so under state law, rule, or executive order issued by the Governor under s. 252.36.

History: s. 3, ch. 2023-43.
Fla. Stat. § 288.27 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part II / Section 288.27
288.27 Lease or sale by division.
Status: in_force

The Division of Bond Finance is authorized and empowered to lease or sell roads or bridges acquired or constructed pursuant to s. 288.23 to the Department of Transportation, upon such terms and conditions as will secure sufficient revenue for paying all cost incurred in connection with the acquisition or construction of such roads or bridges and which will represent the fair market value thereof for leasehold and for purchase purposes.

History: s. 3, ch. 23758, 1947; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955; ss. 22, 23, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 559.79 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part VII / Section 559.79
559.79 Applications for license or renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) Each application for a license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall include a statement showing the name, address, and social security number of each person who owns 10 percent or more of the outstanding stock or equity interest in the licensed activity and the name, address, and social security number of each officer, director, chief executive, or other person who, in accordance with the rules of the issuing agency, is determined to be able directly or indirectly to control the operation of the business of the licensed entity, and each application for renewal of such a license shall set out any changes in the required names and addresses which have occurred since the license was issued or last renewed.

(2) Each application for a license or renewal of a license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall be signed under oath or affirmation by the applicant, or owner or chief executive of the applicant, without the need for witnesses unless otherwise required by law.

(3) The department shall work cooperatively with the Department of Revenue to establish an automated method for periodically disclosing information relating to current licensees to the Department of Revenue, the state’s Title IV-D agency. The purpose of this subsection is to promote the public policy of this state relating to child support as established in s. 409.2551. The department shall, when directed by the court or the Department of Revenue pursuant to s. 409.2598, suspend or deny the license of any licensee found not to be in compliance with a support order, a subpoena, an order to show cause, or a written agreement with the Department of Revenue. The department shall issue or reinstate the license without additional charge to the licensee when notified by the court or the Department of Revenue that the licensee has complied with the terms of the support order. The department is not liable for any license denial or suspension resulting from the discharge of its duties under this subsection.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-51; s. 11, ch. 93-208; s. 209, ch. 94-218; s. 53, ch. 2001-158; s. 8, ch. 2008-92.
Fla. Stat. § 468.3003 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part IV / Section 468.3003
468.3003 Declaration of policy.
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the policy of the state that the health and safety of the people must be protected against the harmful effects of excessive and improper exposure to ionizing radiation. Such protection can in some major measure be accomplished by requiring adequate training and experience of persons who use radiation and radiation-emitting equipment in each particular case under the specific direction of licensed practitioners. It is the purpose of this part to establish standards of education, training, and experience and to require the examination and certification of users of radiation and radiation-emitting equipment.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 88.2011 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part II / Section 88.2011
88.2011 Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident.
Status: in_force

(1) In a proceeding to establish or enforce a support order or to determine parentage of a child, a tribunal of this state may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident individual or the individual’s guardian or conservator if: (a) The individual is personally served with citation, summons, or notice within this state; (b) The individual submits to the jurisdiction of this state by consent in a record, by entering a general appearance, or by filing a responsive document having the effect of waiving any contest to personal jurisdiction; (c) The individual resided with the child in this state; (d) The individual resided in this state and provided prenatal expenses or support for the child; (e) The child resides in this state as a result of the acts or directives of the individual; (f) The individual engaged in sexual intercourse in this state and the child may have been conceived by that act of intercourse; (g) The individual asserted parentage of a child in a tribunal or in a putative father registry maintained in this state by the appropriate agency; or (h) There is any other basis consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States for the exercise of personal jurisdiction.

(2) The bases of personal jurisdiction set forth in subsection (1) or in any other law of this state may not be used to acquire personal jurisdiction for a tribunal of this state to modify a child support order of another state unless the requirements of s. 88.6111 are met, or, in the case of a foreign support order, unless the requirements of s. 88.6151 are met.

History: s. 2, ch. 96-189; s. 5, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 456.008 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.008
456.008 Accountability and liability of board members.
Status: in_force

(1) Each board member shall be accountable to the Governor for the proper performance of duties as a member of the board. The Governor shall investigate any legally sufficient complaint or unfavorable written report received by the Governor or by the department or a board concerning the actions of the board or its individual members. The Governor may suspend from office any board member for malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, permanent inability to perform his or her official duties, or commission of a felony.

(2) Each board member and each former board member serving on a probable cause panel shall be exempt from civil liability for any act or omission when acting in the member’s official capacity, and the department shall defend any such member in any action against any board or member of a board arising from any such act or omission. In addition, the department may defend the member’s company or business in any action against the company or business if the department determines that the actions from which the suit arises are actions taken by the member in the member’s official capacity and were not beyond the member’s statutory authority. In providing such defense, the department may employ or utilize the legal services of the Department of Legal Affairs or outside counsel retained pursuant to s. 287.059. Fees and costs of providing legal services provided under this subsection shall be paid from a trust fund used by the department to implement this chapter, subject to the provisions of s. 456.025.

History: s. 45, ch. 97-261; s. 21, ch. 99-7; s. 153, ch. 99-251; s. 41, ch. 2000-160.
Fla. Stat. § 817.0345 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.0345
817.0345 Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and willfully make a materially false or misleading statement or provide false or misleading information about the identity, products, goods, services, or geographical location of a licensed service provider, as defined in chapter 397, in marketing, advertising materials, or other media or on a website with the intent to induce another person to seek treatment with that service provider. A person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 23, ch. 2017-173.
Fla. Stat. § 379.231 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.231
379.231 Regulation of nonnative animals.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful to import for sale or use, or to release within this state, any species of the animal kingdom not native to Florida unless authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

(2) A person in violation of this section commits a Level Three violation under s. 379.4015.

History: s. 1, ch. 70-145; s. 308, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 71-294; s. 2, ch. 80-129; s. 131, ch. 99-245; s. 23, ch. 2006-304; s. 51, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2010-185.
Fla. Stat. § 1013.24 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1013 / Part II / Section 1013.24
1013.24 Right of eminent domain.
Status: in_force

There is conferred upon the district school boards in the state the authority and right to take private property for any public school purpose or use when, in the opinion of the school board, such property is needed in the operation of any or all of the public schools within the district, including property needed for any school purpose or use in any school district or districts within the county. The absolute fee simple title to all property so taken and acquired shall vest in the district school board, unless the school board seeks to appropriate a particular right or estate in such property.

History: s. 818, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 339.0816 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 339 / Section 339.0816
339.0816 Transportation Governmental Bond Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Transportation Governmental Bond Trust Fund is created within the Department of Transportation. The purpose of the trust fund is for the deposit of funds received from the proceeds upon issuance of bonds.

(2) Net proceeds from bonds issued for eligible transportation projects shall be credited to the trust fund to provide for the payment of eligible project costs.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-15; s. 2, ch. 2013-4.
Fla. Stat. § 494.0063 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 494 / Part III / Section 494.0063
494.0063 Audited financial statements.
Status: in_force

All audited financial statements required by this chapter must be prepared by an independent licensed certified public accountant. A mortgage lender must obtain an annual financial audit report as of the date of the licensee’s fiscal year end, as disclosed to the office on the application or a subsequent amendment to the application. The mortgage lender shall submit a copy of the report to the office within 120 days after the end of the licensee’s fiscal year. If the licensee is a wholly owned subsidiary of another corporation, the financial audit report of the parent corporation satisfies this requirement. If the licensee changes its fiscal year, the licensee must file a report within 18 months after the previously submitted report. The commission may establish by rule the procedures and form for filing a financial audit report, including the requirement to file the report with the registry when technology is available.

History: ss. 34, 50, ch. 91-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 46, ch. 2009-241.
Fla. Stat. § 75.08 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 75 / Section 75.08
75.08 Appeal and review.
Status: in_force

Any party to the action whether plaintiff, defendant, intervenor or otherwise, dissatisfied with the final judgment, may appeal to the Supreme Court within the time and in the manner prescribed by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

History: s. 3, ch. 6868, 1915; RGS 3298; s. 1, ch. 11854, s. 3, ch. 12003, 1927; CGL 5108, 5125; s. 10, ch. 63-559; s. 25, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 482.121 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 482 / Section 482.121
482.121 Misuse of certificate.
Status: in_force

(1) A certified operator may not allow her or his certificate to be used by a licensee to secure or keep a license unless: (a) She or he is in charge of the pest control activities of the licensee in the category or categories covered by her or his certificate; (b) She or he is a full-time employee of the licensee; and (c) Her or his primary occupation is with the licensee.

(2) A licensee may not use the certificate of any certified operator to secure or keep a license unless the holder of the certificate is in charge of the pest control activities in the category or categories of the licensee covered by the certificate.

(3) If a certificate is used in violation of this section, the department may revoke the license of the pest control business or the certified operator’s certificate, or both such license and certificate.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 7, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 8, ch. 89-180; ss. 35, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 430, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 542.24 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.24
542.24 Consent decrees and settlement agreements.
Status: in_force

In a civil action maintained under this part by the Attorney General or a state attorney, any party to such action may petition the court for entry of a consent decree or for approval of a settlement agreement. The proposed decree or agreement shall set out the alleged violations, the future obligations of the parties, the damages or other relief agreed upon, and the reasons for entering into the consent decree or settlement agreement.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 10, ch. 2025-213.
Fla. Stat. § 876.25 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 876 / Section 876.25
876.25 Persons convicted under s. 876.23 or s. 876.24 not to hold office or vote.
Status: in_force

Any person convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of violating any of the provisions of s. 876.23 or s. 876.24, in addition to all other penalties therein provided, shall from the date of such conviction be barred from:

(1) Holding any office, elective or appointive, or any other position of profit or trust in, or employment by, the government of the state or of any agency thereof, or of any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of said state;

(2) Filing or offering for election to any public office in the state; or

(3) Voting in any election held in this state.

History: s. 4, ch. 28221, 1953.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1101 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XI / Section 736.1101
736.1101 Rules of construction; general provisions.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in s. 736.0105(2):

(1) The intent of the settlor as expressed in the terms of the trust controls the legal effect of the dispositions made in the trust.

(2) The rules of construction as expressed in this part shall apply unless a contrary intent is indicated by the terms of the trust.

History: s. 11, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 320.6403 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.6403
320.6403 Distributor agreements; obligations of manufacturer and importer.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the terms of any agreement to the contrary, no manufacturer or importer subject to the jurisdiction of this state shall:

(1) Prevent or refuse to accept the succession to any interest in any distributor’s agreement with the manufacturer or importer by any legal heir, beneficiary, devisee, or distributee who has duly established his or her right to the decedent’s interest in any distribution agreement; provided, the manufacturer or importer is not required to accept a succession which is demonstrated to be significantly detrimental to the public interest or to the interest of the manufacturer or importer.

(2) Refuse to honor any duly qualified designated successor to a distributor’s agreement with the manufacturer or importer, who has been designated as such by the distributor during his or her lifetime and accepted in writing by the manufacturer or importer. Any such designation shall be binding upon the heirs, successors, assigns, and personal and legal representatives of the distributor, unless expressly revoked in writing, executed, and delivered by the distributor to the manufacturer or importer prior to his or her death.

A manufacturer or importer who rejects a successor transferee under this section shall have the burden of establishing in any proceeding where such rejection is in issue that the rejection of the successor transferee was reasonable.

History: ss. 9, 22, ch. 88-395; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 372, ch. 95-148; s. 3, ch. 2017-187.
Fla. Stat. § 274.03 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 274 / Section 274.03
274.03 Property supervision and control.
Status: in_force

A governmental unit shall be primarily responsible for the supervision and control of its property but may delegate to a custodian its use and immediate control and may require custody receipts. A governmental unit may assign to or withdraw from a custodian the custody of any of its property at any time; provided, that if the custodian is an officer elected by the people or appointed by the Governor, the property may not be withdrawn from the officer’s custody without his or her consent. Each custodian shall be responsible to the governmental unit for the safekeeping and proper use of the property entrusted to his or her care. If the custodian is not a bonded officer, the governmental unit may require from the custodian a bond conditioned upon such safekeeping and proper use. In each county the sheriff shall be the custodian of the property of the office of sheriff.

History: s. 3, ch. 59-163; s. 2, ch. 61-102; s. 186, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 220.707 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part VIII / Section 220.707
220.707 Notice and demand.
Status: in_force

(1) As soon as practicable after an amount payable under this chapter is deemed assessed under s. 220.703 or any other provision of this chapter, the department shall give notice of the amount unpaid to each taxpayer liable for any unpaid portion of such assessment and shall demand payment thereof. The amount stated in such notice shall be payable upon receipt of such notice, at the place and time stated in such notice.

(2) No notice and demand need be issued when a deficiency has been determined by a proceeding in court for review of an assessment.

History: s. 19, ch. 71-359; s. 46, ch. 91-112.