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Fla. Stat. § 582.18 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 582 / Section 582.18
582.18 Election of supervisors of each district.
Status: in_force

(1) The election of supervisors for each soil and water conservation district shall be held every 2 years, with one supervisor elected from each of the five numbered subdivisions created by the department pursuant to s. 582.15(4). The elections shall be held at the time of the general election provided for by s. 100.041. The office of the supervisor of a soil and water conservation district is a nonpartisan office, and candidates for such office are prohibited from campaigning or qualifying for election based on party affiliation. (a) Each candidate for supervisor for such district must qualify as directed by chapter 99. (b) Each nominee who collects or expends campaign contributions shall conduct her or his campaign for supervisor of a soil and water conservation district in accordance with the provisions of chapter 106. Candidates who neither receive contributions nor make expenditures, other than expenditures for verification of signatures on petitions, are exempt from the provisions of chapter 106 requiring establishment of bank accounts and appointment of a campaign treasurer, but shall file periodic reports as required by s. 106.07. (c) The names of all nominees on behalf of whom such nominating petitions have been filed shall appear upon ballots in accordance with the general election laws. All qualified electors residing within the district shall be eligible to vote in such election. The candidates who receive the largest number of the votes cast from each group of candidates in such election shall be the elected supervisors from such group for such district. In the case of a newly created district participating in a regular election for the first time, candidates shall be elected from district subdivisions 1, 3, and 5 for terms of 4 years, and candidates shall be elected from district subdivisions 2 and 4 for initial terms of 2 years. Each candidate elected shall assume office on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January following the election.

(2) After the issuance of a certificate of organization of a soil and water conservation district by the Department of State, or in the event of a vacancy resulting from death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, each vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the remaining supervisors of the district until the next regular election.

History: s. 6, ch. 18144, 1937; s. 4, ch. 19473, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(477); s. 2, ch. 28094, 1953; s. 3, ch. 67-207; ss. 10, 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-114; s. 2, ch. 74-53; s. 2, ch. 78-261; s. 42, ch. 84-302; s. 45, ch. 90-315; s. 925, ch. 97-103; s. 31, ch. 2001-40; s. 88, ch. 2002-1; s. 54, ch. 2007-30; s. 2, ch. 2022-191.
Fla. Stat. § 161.41 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part II / Section 161.41
161.41 Construction of ss. 161.25-161.40.
Status: in_force

The provisions of ss. 161.25-161.40 shall be liberally construed by all concerned in a manner to best accomplish the beach and shore preservation purposes and programs.

History: s. 3, ch. 65-408.
Fla. Stat. § 468.8322 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XV / Section 468.8322
468.8322 Insurance.
Status: in_force

A home inspector shall maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy in an amount of not less than $300,000.

History: s. 2, ch. 2007-235.
Fla. Stat. § 641.429 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part II / Section 641.429
641.429 Acceptable payments to prepaid health clinic.
Status: in_force

Each prepaid health clinic may accept payments from governmental agencies, corporations, associations, groups, or individuals, which payments cover all or part of the cost of contracts entered into between the prepaid health clinic and its subscribers.

History: ss. 10, 11, ch. 84-313; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 790.1612 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.1612
790.1612 Authorization for governmental manufacture, possession, and use of destructive devices.
Status: in_force

The governing body of any municipality or county and the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services have the power to authorize the manufacture, possession, and use of destructive devices as defined in s. 790.001.

History: s. 6, ch. 90-124; s. 6, ch. 90-176; s. 1905, ch. 2003-261; s. 28, ch. 2023-18.
Fla. Stat. § 159.828 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part VII / Section 159.828
159.828 Use of proceeds of bonds.
Status: in_force

The proceeds of an issue of taxable bonds and the investment earnings thereon shall be used, in the manner, and to the extent specified in the ordinance or resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds, by the governmental unit issuing the bonds for a purpose specified for the issuance of bonds in the statutes under authority of which the bonds are issued. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, invested or reinvested proceeds of an issue of taxable bonds shall be deemed to have been expended for a purpose specified for the issuance of bonds in the statutes under authority of which the bonds are issued if the earnings thereon and proceeds of liquidation of the investments acquired with such proceeds, to the extent received by the governmental unit and not applied to pay debt service on the bonds, are applied toward such purpose.

History: s. 1, ch. 87-237.
Fla. Stat. § 373.187 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.187
373.187 Water management district implementation of Florida-friendly landscaping.
Status: in_force

Each water management district shall use Florida-friendly landscaping, as defined in s. 373.185, on public property associated with buildings and facilities owned by the district and constructed after June 30, 2009. Each district shall also develop a 5-year program for phasing in the use of Florida-friendly landscaping on public property associated with buildings or facilities owned by the district and constructed before July 1, 2009.

History: s. 18, ch. 2009-243.
Fla. Stat. § 30.291 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 30 / Section 30.291
30.291 Closing of public facilities upon threat of violence.
Status: in_force

(1) The sheriff of any county of the state is hereby authorized to temporarily close any public beach, park, or other public recreation facility within the sheriff’s jurisdiction when in his or her discretion conditions exist which present a clear and present or probable threat of violence, danger, or disorder, or at any time a disorderly situation exists which in the sheriff’s opinion warrants such action.

(2) The power of the sheriff in exercising the authority conferred herein shall be full, complete and plenary.

(3) Any public recreation facility closed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be reopened by the sheriff when the conditions upon which such closing was predicated have abated.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 59-377; s. 185, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 484.004 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 484 / Part I / Section 484.004
484.004 Board headquarters.
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain its official headquarters in the City of Tallahassee.

History: ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 607.604 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part III / Section 607.604
607.604 Election of benefit corporation status.
Status: in_force

(1) An existing corporation may become a benefit corporation under this part by amending its articles of incorporation to include a statement that the corporation is a benefit corporation under this part. The amendment must be adopted by the minimum status vote.

(2) A plan of merger, domestication, conversion, or share exchange must be adopted by the minimum status vote if an entity that is not a benefit corporation is a party to a merger, domestication, or conversion or if the exchanging entity in a share exchange and the surviving, new, or resulting entity is, or will be, a benefit corporation.

(3) If an entity elects to become a benefit corporation by amendment of the articles of incorporation or by a merger, domestication, conversion, or share exchange, the shareholders of the entity are entitled to appraisal rights under and pursuant to ss. 607.1301-607.1340.

History: s. 24, ch. 2014-209; s. 233, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 605.0902 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.0902
605.0902 Application for certificate of authority.
Status: in_force

(1) A foreign limited liability company may not transact business in this state until it obtains a certificate of authority from the department. A foreign limited liability company may apply for a certificate of authority to transact business in this state by delivering an application to the department for filing. Such application must be made on forms prescribed by the department. The application must contain the following: (a) The name of the foreign limited liability company and, if the name does not comply with s. 605.0112, an alternate name adopted pursuant to s. 605.0906. (b) The name of the foreign limited liability company’s jurisdiction of formation. (c) The principal office and mailing addresses of the foreign limited liability company. (d) The name and street address in this state of, and the written acceptance by, the foreign limited liability company’s initial registered agent in this state. (e) The name, title or capacity, and address of at least one person who has the authority to manage the foreign limited liability company. (f) Additional information as may be necessary or appropriate in order to enable the department to determine whether the foreign limited liability company is entitled to file an application for a certificate of authority to transact business in this state and to determine and assess the fees as prescribed in this chapter.

(2) A foreign limited liability company shall deliver with a completed application under subsection (1) a certificate of existence or a record of similar import signed by the Secretary of State or other official having custody of the foreign limited liability company’s publicly filed records in its jurisdiction of formation, dated not more than 90 days before the delivery of the application to the department.

(3) For purposes of complying with the requirements of this chapter, the department may require each individual series or cell of a foreign series limited liability company that transacts business in this state to make a separate application for certificate of authority, and to make such other filings as may be required for purposes of complying with the requirements of this chapter as if each such series or cell were a separate foreign limited liability company.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 908.106 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 908 / Section 908.106
908.106 Reimbursement of costs.
Status: in_force

Each county correctional facility shall enter into an agreement or agreements with a federal immigration agency for temporarily housing persons who are the subject of immigration detainers and for the payment of the costs of housing and detaining those persons. A compliant agreement may include any contract between a correctional facility and a federal immigration agency for housing or detaining persons subject to immigration detainers, such as basic ordering agreements in effect on or after July 1, 2019, agreements authorized by s. 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. s. 1357, or successor agreements and other similar agreements authorized by federal law.

History: s. 1, ch. 2019-102.
Fla. Stat. § 1009.88 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1009 / Part III / Section 1009.88
1009.88 Validation of bonds.
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued pursuant to ss. 1009.78-1009.88 shall be validated in the manner provided by chapter 75. In actions to validate such revenue bonds, the complaint shall be filed in the circuit court of the county where the seat of state government is situated, the notice required by s. 75.06 to be published shall be published only in the county where the complaint is filed, and the complaint and order of the circuit court shall be served only on the attorney of the circuit in which the action is pending.

History: s. 470, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 132.12 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 132 / Section 132.12
132.12 Exchange without notice.
Status: in_force

In the case of refunding bonds which are exchanged for bonds outstanding and are not sold, such exchange may be made by the unit without the requirement of the publication of any notice thereof.

History: s. 12, ch. 15772, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 2383(12).
Fla. Stat. § 198.02 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 198 / Section 198.02
198.02 Tax upon estates of resident decedents.
Status: in_force

A tax is imposed upon the transfer of the estate of every person who, at the time of death, was a resident of this state, the amount of which shall be a sum equal to the amount by which the credit allowable under the applicable federal revenue act for estate, inheritance, legacy, and succession taxes actually paid to the several states exceeds the aggregate amount of all constitutionally valid estate, inheritance, legacy, and succession taxes actually paid to the several states of the United States (other than this state) in respect of any property owned by such decedent or subject to such taxes as a part of or in connection with his or her estate. All values shall be as finally determined for federal estate tax purposes.

History: s. 3, ch. 16015, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1342(83); s. 1, ch. 71-202; s. 3, ch. 82-38; s. 1032, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 672.504 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part V / Section 672.504
672.504 Shipment by seller.
Status: in_force

Where the seller is required or authorized to send the goods to the buyer and the contract does not require her or him to deliver them at a particular destination, then unless otherwise agreed the seller must:

(1) Put the goods in the possession of such a carrier and make such a contract for their transportation as may be reasonable having regard to the nature of the goods and other circumstances of the case; and

(2) Obtain and promptly deliver or tender in due form any document necessary to enable the buyer to obtain possession of the goods or otherwise required by the agreement or by usage of trade; and

(3) Promptly notify the buyer of the shipment.

Failure to notify the buyer under subsection (3) or to make a proper contract under subsection (1) is a ground for rejection only if material delay or loss ensues.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 580, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.39 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part II / Section 1001.39
1001.39 District school board members; travel expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the salary provided in s. 1001.395, each member of a district school board shall be allowed, from the district school fund, reimbursement of travel expenses as authorized in s. 112.061, provided that any travel outside the district that exceeds $500 requires prior approval by the district school board to confirm that such travel is for official business of the school district and complies with rules of the State Board of Education. Any request for travel outside the state must include an itemized list detailing all anticipated travel expenses, including, but not limited to, the anticipated costs of all means of travel, lodging, and subsistence. Immediately preceding a request, the public must have an opportunity to speak on the specific travel agenda item.

(2) Each district school board may reimburse a district school board member for travel expenses for travel from the member’s residence incurred in the performance of a public purpose authorized by law to be performed by the district school board, including, but not limited to, attendance at regular and special board meetings. Mileage allowance in the amount provided by law for reimbursement of travel expenses, when authorized, shall be computed from the member’s place of residence to the place of the meeting or function and return.

History: s. 51, ch. 2002-387; s. 5, ch. 2018-5.
Fla. Stat. § 468.211 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part III / Section 468.211
468.211 Examination for licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person applying for licensure shall, in addition to demonstrating his or her eligibility in accordance with the requirements of s. 468.209, make application to the board or the appropriate examining entity for examination, upon a form and in such a manner as the board or the examining entity prescribes. Such application shall be accompanied by the nonrefundable fee prescribed by s. 468.221 or by a fee established by the examining entity. A person who fails an examination may make application for reexamination accompanied by the prescribed fee; such person shall also reapply to the board for licensure in the manner prescribed in s. 468.209.

(2) Each applicant for licensure under this act shall be examined in a manner determined by the board in a written examination to test his or her knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy and occupational therapy theory and practice, including the applicant’s professional skills and judgment in the utilization of occupational therapy techniques and methods, and such other subjects as the board may deem useful to determine the applicant’s fitness to practice. The board shall establish standards for acceptable performance.

(3) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at such times and places and under such supervision as the board may determine. Examinations shall be given at least twice each year at such places within this state as the board may determine, and the board shall give reasonable public notice of such examinations in accordance with its rules at least 60 days prior to their administration and shall notify by mail each individual examination applicant of the time and place of their administration.

(4) The board may, by rule, adopt the use of a national examination in lieu of part or all of the examination required by this section; and a reasonable passing score shall be set by rule of the board.

(5) Applicants may obtain their examination scores and review their papers in accordance with such rules as the board may establish.

(6) If an applicant fails to pass the examination in three attempts, the applicant shall not be eligible for reexamination unless the applicant completes additional education or training requirements prescribed by the board. An applicant who has completed the additional education or training requirements prescribed by the board may take the examination on two more occasions. If the applicant has failed to pass the examination after five attempts, the applicant is no longer eligible to take the examination.

History: s. 8, ch. 75-179; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 12, 13, ch. 84-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 278, ch. 97-103; s. 126, ch. 97-264.
Fla. Stat. § 634.319 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part II / Section 634.319
634.319 Reporting and accounting for funds.
Status: in_force

(1) All funds belonging to insurers, home warranty associations, or others received by a sales representative in transactions under her or his license 1 and appointment are trust funds so received by the sales representative in a fiduciary capacity; and the sales representative, in the applicable regular course of business, shall account for and pay such funds to the insurer, association, warranty holder, or other person entitled thereto.

(2) Any sales representative who, not being entitled thereto, diverts or appropriates such funds or any portion thereof to her or his own use is, upon conviction, guilty of theft, punishable as provided in s. 812.014.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-339; s. 3, ch. 81-148; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 18, 32, 33, 34, ch. 83-323; s. 1, ch. 84-94; s. 38, ch. 91-106; s. 144, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 92-79; s. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 470, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 282.711 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 282 / Part III / Section 282.711
282.711 Remote electronic access services.
Status: in_force

The department may collect fees for providing remote electronic access pursuant to s. 119.07(2). The fees may be imposed on individual transactions or as a fixed subscription for a designated period of time. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the appropriate trust fund of the program or activity that made the remote electronic access available.

History: s. 13, ch. 97-241; s. 14, ch. 2000-164; s. 19, ch. 2001-261; s. 37, ch. 2004-335; s. 26, ch. 2009-80.
Fla. Stat. § 29.004 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 29 / Section 29.004
29.004 State courts system.
Status: in_force

For purposes of implementing s. 14, Art. V of the State Constitution, the elements of the state courts system to be provided from state revenues appropriated by general law are as follows:

(1) Judges appointed or elected pursuant to chapters 25, 26, 34, and 35.

(2) Juror compensation and expenses.

(3) Reasonable court reporting and transcription services necessary to meet constitutional requirements.

(4) Construction or lease of facilities, maintenance, utilities, and security for the district courts of appeal and the Supreme Court.

(5) Court foreign language and sign-language interpreters and translators essential to comply with constitutional requirements.

(6) Expert witnesses who are appointed by the court pursuant to an express grant of statutory authority.

(7) Judicial assistants, law clerks, and resource materials.

(8) General magistrates, special magistrates, and hearing officers.

(9) Court administration.

(10) Case management. Case management includes: (a) Initial review and evaluation of cases, including assignment of cases to court divisions or dockets. (b) Case monitoring, tracking, and coordination. (c) Scheduling of judicial events. (d) Service referral, coordination, monitoring, and tracking for treatment-based drug court programs under s. 397.334. (e) Service referral, coordination, monitoring, and tracking for treatment-based mental health court programs under chapter 394. Case management may not include costs associated with the application of therapeutic jurisprudence principles by the courts. Case management also may not include case intake and records management conducted by the clerk of court.

(11) Mediation and arbitration, limited to trial court referral of a pending judicial case to a mediator or a court-related mediation program, or to an arbitrator or a court-related arbitration program, for the limited purpose of encouraging and assisting the litigants in partially or completely settling the case prior to adjudication on the merits by the court. This does not include citizen dispute settlement centers under s. 44.201 and community arbitration programs under s. 985.16.

(12) Basic legal materials reasonably accessible to the public other than a public law library. These materials may be provided in a courthouse facility or any library facility.

(13) The Judicial Qualifications Commission.

(14) Offices of the appellate clerks and marshals and appellate law libraries.

History: s. 4, ch. 2000-237; s. 40, ch. 2003-402; s. 3, ch. 2004-11; s. 14, ch. 2005-236; s. 104, ch. 2006-120; s. 1, ch. 2016-241.