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Fla. Stat. § 420.513 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 420 / Part V / Section 420.513
420.513 Exemption from taxes and eligibility as investment.
Status: in_force

(1) The property of the corporation, the transactions and operations thereof, the income therefrom, and the bonds of the corporation issued under this act, together with all notes, mortgages, security agreements, letters of credit, or other instruments that arise out of or are given to secure the repayment of bonds issued in connection with the financing of any housing under this part, and all notes, mortgages, security agreements, letters of credit, or other instruments that arise out of or are given to secure the repayment of loans issued in connection with the financing of any housing under this part, as well as the interest thereon and income therefrom, regardless of the status of any party thereto as a private party, shall be exempt from taxation by the state and its political subdivisions. The exemption granted by this subsection shall not apply to any tax imposed by chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations owned by corporations.

(2) All bonds of the corporation shall be and constitute legal investments without limitation for all public bodies of this state; for all banks, trust companies, savings banks, savings associations, savings and loan associations, and investment companies; for all administrators, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries; for all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and for all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state and shall be and constitute eligible securities to be deposited as collateral for the security of any state, county, municipal, or other public funds. This subsection shall be considered as additional and supplemental authority and shall not be limited without specific reference hereto.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-161; s. 55, ch. 89-356; s. 23, ch. 97-167; s. 17, ch. 2007-198.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.54 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part II / Section 1001.54
1001.54 Duties of school principals.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A district school board shall employ, through written contract, public school principals. (b) The school principal has authority over school district personnel in accordance with s. 1012.28. (c) The school principal shall fully support the authority of each teacher and school bus driver to remove disobedient, disrespectful, violent, abusive, uncontrollable, or disruptive students from the classroom and the school bus and, when appropriate and available, place such students in an alternative educational setting.

(2) Each school principal shall provide instructional leadership in the development, revision, and implementation of a school improvement plan pursuant to s. 1001.42(18).

(3) Each school principal must make the necessary provisions to ensure that all school reports are accurate and timely, and must provide the necessary training opportunities for staff to accurately report attendance, FTE program participation, student performance, teacher appraisal, and school safety and discipline data.

(4) Each school principal is responsible for the management and care of instructional materials, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 1006.

(5) Each school principal shall fully support and cooperate in the implementation of s. 1002.23.

History: s. 75, ch. 2002-387; s. 5, ch. 2003-118; s. 31, ch. 2003-391; s. 13, ch. 2006-74; s. 12, ch. 2008-108.
Fla. Stat. § 397.484 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part II / Section 397.484
397.484 Lawyer assistance programs; persons entitled to immunity.
Status: in_force

The civil immunity provided for in this act shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes of this act. The persons entitled to immunity under this act include:

(1) Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc., and other lawyer assistance programs approved by the Florida Supreme Court or The Florida Bar which provide assistance to attorneys who may be impaired because of abuse of alcohol or other drugs or because of any other physical or mental infirmity causing impairment.

(2) A member, employee, or agent of the program, association, or nonprofit corporation.

(3) A person who reports or provides information to the program concerning an impaired legal professional, including, but not limited to, a person designated to monitor or supervise the course of treatment or rehabilitation of an impaired professional.

History: s. 3, ch. 2001-240.
Fla. Stat. § 517.151 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 517 / Section 517.151
517.151 Investments of the fund.
Status: in_force

The funds of the Securities Guaranty Fund shall be invested by the Chief Financial Officer under the same limitations as other state funds, and the interest earned thereon shall be deposited to the credit of the fund and available for the same purpose as other moneys deposited in the Securities Guaranty Fund.

History: s. 5, ch. 78-435; s. 5, ch. 80-254; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 7, ch. 84-159; ss. 14, 15, ch. 90-362; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 600, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 475.6171 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 475 / Part II / Section 475.6171
475.6171 Issuance of registration or certification.
Status: in_force

The registration or certification of an applicant may be issued upon receipt by the board of the following:

(1) A complete application indicating compliance with qualifications as specified in s. 475.615.

(2) Proof of successful course completion as specified in s. 475.617.

(3) Proof of experience for certification as specified in s. 475.617.

(4) If required, proof of passing a written examination as specified in s. 475.616.

(5) The board shall implement this section by rule.

History: s. 6, ch. 2006-198; s. 16, ch. 2012-61; s. 10, ch. 2012-72.
Fla. Stat. § 673.1021 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 673 / Part I / Section 673.1021
673.1021 Subject matter.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter applies to negotiable instruments. It does not apply to money, to payment orders governed by chapter 670, or to securities governed by chapter 678.

(2) If there is conflict between this chapter and chapter 674 or chapter 679, chapters 674 and 679 govern.

(3) Regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and operating circulars of the Federal Reserve banks supersede any inconsistent provision of this chapter to the extent of the inconsistency.

History: s. 2, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 477.018 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 477 / Section 477.018
477.018 Investigative services.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide all investigative services required by the board or the department in carrying out the provisions of this act.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 41, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 580.081 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 580 / Section 580.081
580.081 Misbranding.
Status: in_force

No person shall distribute misbranded commercial feed or feedstuff. A commercial feed or feedstuff shall be deemed to be misbranded:

(1) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular.

(2) If it is distributed under the name of another commercial feed or feedstuff.

(3) If it is not labeled as required by this chapter or the rules promulgated hereunder.

(4) If it does not conform to the definition of identity and standard of quality as prescribed by rule.

(5) If any word, statement, or other information required by this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently and conspicuously placed thereon in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(6) If it is not appropriate for its intended or purported use.

(7) If a nutrient test, conducted by a laboratory certified in nutrient testing, on a sample of commercial feed or feedstuff from a given registrant shows the presence of any ingredient not listed on the label or the absence of any ingredient shown on the label. In such case, the department may impose a penalty in accordance with s. 580.121(1).

History: s. 8, ch. 29755, 1955; s. 7, ch. 61-440; s. 3, ch. 79-66; s. 6, ch. 86-112; s. 1, ch. 88-210; s. 33, ch. 92-143; ss. 6, 7, ch. 93-90; ss. 7, 16, ch. 94-282.
Fla. Stat. § 468.386 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VI / Section 468.386
468.386 Fees; local licensing requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The board by rule may establish application, examination, licensure, renewal, and other reasonable and necessary fees, based upon the department’s estimate of the costs to the board in administering this act.

(2) An auctioneer shall obtain a local occupational license, if required, in the jurisdiction in which his or her permanent business or branch office is located. However, no local government or local agency may charge any other fee for the practice of auctioneering or require any auctioneer’s license in addition to the license required by this part.

History: ss. 6, 14, ch. 86-119; s. 6, ch. 87-210; s. 62, ch. 91-137; s. 11, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 300, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6618 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VII / Section 627.6618
627.6618 Payment of acupuncture benefits to certified acupuncturists.
Status: in_force

Any policy of group health insurance that provides coverage for acupuncture shall cover the services of an acupuncturist certified pursuant to chapter 457 under the same conditions that apply to services of a licensed physician.

History: ss. 2, 3, ch. 87-176; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 206.414 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 206 / Part I / Section 206.414
206.414 Collection of certain taxes; prohibited credits and refunds.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding s. 206.41, which requires the collection of taxes due when motor fuel is removed through the terminal loading rack, the taxes imposed by s. 206.41(1)(d), (e), and (f) shall be collected in the following manner: (a) Prior to January 1 each year the department shall determine the minimum amount of taxes to be imposed by s. 206.41(1)(d), (e), and (f) in any county. (b) The minimum tax imposed by s. 206.41(1)(d), (e), and (f) shall be collected in the same manner as the taxes imposed under s. 206.41(1)(a), (b), and (c); at the point of removal through the terminal loading rack; or as provided in paragraph (c). All taxes collected, refunded, or credited shall be distributed based on the current applied period. (c) The taxes imposed by s. 206.41(1)(d), (e), and (f) above the annual minimum shall be collected and remitted by licensed wholesalers and terminal suppliers upon each sale, delivery, or consignment to retail dealers, resellers, and end users.

(2) Terminal suppliers and wholesalers shall not collect the taxes imposed by s. 206.41(1)(d), (e), and (f) above the annual minimum established in this section on authorized exchanges and sales to terminal suppliers, wholesalers, and importers.

(3) Terminal suppliers, wholesalers, and importers shall not pay the taxes imposed by s. 206.41(1)(d), (e), and (f) above the annual minimum established in this section to their suppliers. There shall be no credit or refund for any of the taxes imposed by s. 206.41(1)(d), (e), and (f) above the annual minimum established in this section paid by a terminal supplier, wholesaler, or importer to any supplier.

History: s. 41, ch. 95-417; s. 6, ch. 97-54; s. 13, ch. 2003-254; s. 28, ch. 2014-17.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0127 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0127
617.0127 Evidentiary effect of copy of filed document.
Status: in_force

A certificate attached to a copy of a document filed by the Department of State, bearing the signature of the Secretary of State (which may be in facsimile) and the seal of this state, is conclusive evidence that the original document is on file with the department.

History: s. 10, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 520.71 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 520 / Part V / Section 520.71
520.71 Contract copy to owner.
Status: in_force

Every home improvement finance seller shall furnish without charge a completely executed copy of the home improvement contract to the owner immediately after the owner signs such home improvement contract, and any acknowledgment of receipt thereof by the owner shall be in 10-point boldfaced type or larger.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-44; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 80-256; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 22, ch. 87-91; ss. 22, 35, 36, ch. 90-103; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 125.016 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part I / Section 125.016
125.016 Ad valorem tax.
Status: in_force

Annually an ad valorem tax of not exceeding 1 1 / 2 mills may be levied upon all property in the county, which shall be levied and collected as other county taxes are levied and collected. The taxes shall be charged to the general fund, but such revenue may be appropriated by the county for the cost of constructing, operating, maintaining, expanding, enlarging, improving, or developing any project or projects herein specified, or for the payment of the costs of removing and relocating any structures, installations, or facilities which in the opinion of the board of county commissioners may be required for the safe and efficient operation of any such projects. Said tax may be levied, collected, and expended for any of the purposes herein specified notwithstanding the cost and expense thereof which may have been incurred in a previous year, and when so collected and used the tax shall be considered to be levied, collected and used for a county purpose.

History: s. 5, ch. 71-249.
Fla. Stat. § 408.064 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 408 / Part I / Section 408.064
408.064 Direct care worker education and awareness.
Status: in_force

(1) The agency shall create a web page dedicated solely to providing information to patients and their families about direct care workers, as defined in s. 408.822, including, but not limited to, a description of: (a) Each type of direct care worker, including any licensure or certification requirements. (b) The services that each type of direct care worker typically provides. (c) The business relationship that each type of direct care worker typically has with a patient or a patient’s family, including the responsibilities of the consumer for each type of business relationship.

(2) The web page shall contain a link to health-related data required by s. 408.05, which allows consumers to search and locate direct care workers by county and statewide. The agency shall prominently display a link on its website to the web page created under this section.

History: s. 10, ch. 2020-133.
Fla. Stat. § 576.181 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 576 / Section 576.181
576.181 Administration; rules; procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter and all rules adopted hereunder shall be administered and enforced by the department.

(2) The department may adopt rules to implement, make specific, and interpret the provisions of this chapter, and specifically to determine the composition and uses of fertilizer as defined in this chapter, including, but not limited to, the taking and handling of samples, the establishment of investigational allowances, deficiencies, matching criteria for referee analysis, and penalties where not specifically provided for in this chapter; to prohibit the sale or use in fertilizer of any material proven to be detrimental to agriculture, public health, or the environment, or of questionable value; to provide for the incorporation into fertilizer of such other substances as pesticides and proper labeling of such mixture; and to prescribe the information which shall appear on the label other than specifically set forth in this chapter.

(3) The department may establish by rule requirements governing aircraft used for the aerial application of fertilizers, including requirements for recordkeeping, annual aircraft registration, secure storage when not in use, area-of-application information, and reporting any sale, lease, purchase, rental, or transfer of such aircraft to another person.

(4) The department may establish by rule requirements governing the secure storage of fertilizers used by aerial fertilizer applicators.

(5)(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), the department has exclusive authority to regulate the sale, composition, packaging, labeling, wholesale and retail distribution, and formulation, including nutrient content level and release rates, of fertilizer. This subsection expressly preempts such regulation of fertilizer to the state. (b) An ordinance regulating the sale of fertilizer adopted by a county or municipal government before July 1, 2011, is exempt from this subsection, and the county or municipal government may enforce such ordinance within its respective jurisdiction.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-348; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 240, ch. 71-377; s. 6, ch. 78-95; ss. 17, 19, ch. 92-143; ss. 10, 11, ch. 97-6; s. 3, ch. 2001-360; s. 33, ch. 2011-206; s. 16, ch. 2013-226.
Fla. Stat. § 380.0935 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 380 / Part I / Section 380.0935
380.0935 Resilient Florida Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Resilient Florida Trust Fund is created within the Department of Environmental Protection.

(2) Moneys deposited in the fund are available as a funding source for the department for the Resilient Florida Grant Program and the Statewide Flooding and Sea-Level Rise Resilience Plan, including costs to operate the grant program, to develop the plan, and to provide grants to regional resilience coalitions pursuant to s. 380.093. The department may also use moneys deposited in the fund for administrative and operational costs of the Florida Flood Hub for Applied Research and Innovation pursuant to s. 380.0933 and coastal resilience initiatives.

History: s. 1, ch. 2021-29; s. 2, ch. 2025-12.
Fla. Stat. § 468.438 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VIII / Section 468.438
468.438 Timeshare management firms.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this section apply only to community association management performed by a management firm acting as managing entity of a timeshare plan pursuant to chapter 721.

(2) A timeshare management firm shall only be required to employ at least one individual licensed under this part at each noncontiguous geographic location at which the management firm provides community association management. No other person providing community association management on behalf of such management firms shall be required to hold a license pursuant to this part, provided that any community association management provided pursuant to this section must be performed under the direct supervision and control of a licensed community association manager. A community association manager licensed pursuant to this part and employed by a timeshare management firm pursuant to this section assumes responsibility for all community association management performed by unlicensed persons employed by the timeshare management firm.

(3) A timeshare management firm and any individual licensed under this part who is employed by a timeshare management firm are governed by s. 721.13 and not by s. 468.4335.

History: s. 6, ch. 94-350; s. 3, ch. 2025-142.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6417 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.6417
627.6417 Coverage for surgical procedures and devices incident to mastectomy.
Status: in_force

(1) Any health insurance policy that provides coverage for mastectomies must also provide coverage for prosthetic devices and breast reconstructive surgery incident to the mastectomy. The insurer may charge an appropriate additional premium for the coverage required by this subsection. The coverage for prosthetic devices and breast reconstructive surgery shall be subject to any deductible and coinsurance conditions and all other terms and conditions applicable to other benefits. Breast reconstructive surgery must be in a manner chosen by the treating physician, consistent with prevailing medical standards, and in consultation with the patient.

(2) As used in this section, the term “mastectomy” means the removal of all or part of the breast for medically necessary reasons as determined by a licensed physician, and the term “breast reconstructive surgery” means surgery to reestablish symmetry between the two breasts.

(3) This section does not apply to disability income, specified disease other than cancer, or hospital indemnity policies.

History: ss. 2, 4, ch. 87-262; s. 4, ch. 88-269; ss. 58, 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1, ch. 97-48.
Fla. Stat. § 714.22 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 714 / Section 714.22
714.22 Removal of receiver; replacement; termination of receivership.
Status: in_force

(1) The court may remove a receiver for cause.

(2) The court shall replace a receiver that dies, resigns, or is removed.

(3) If the court finds that a receiver that resigns or is removed, or the representative of a receiver that is deceased, has accounted fully for and turned over to the successor receiver all receivership property and has filed a report of all receipts and disbursements during the service of the replaced receiver, the replaced receiver is discharged.

(4) The court may discharge a receiver and terminate the court’s administration of the receivership property if the court finds that appointment of the receiver was improvident or that the circumstances no longer warrant continuation of the receivership. If the court finds that the appointment was sought wrongfully or in bad faith, the court may assess against the person that sought the appointment: (a) The fees and expenses of the receivership, including reasonable attorney fees and costs; and (b) Actual damages caused by the appointment, including reasonable attorney fees and costs.

History: s. 1, ch. 2020-106.
Fla. Stat. § 198.38 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 198 / Section 198.38
198.38 False return; penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or advises, the preparation or presentation under, or in connection with any matter arising under, this chapter of a false or fraudulent return, affidavit, claim, or document shall (whether or not such falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present such return, affidavit, claim or document) be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 27, ch. 16015, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 7473(3-a); s. 98, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 616.06 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 616 / Part I / Section 616.06
616.06 Amount of indebtedness authorized.
Status: in_force

Any fair association may subject itself to indebtedness or liability in an aggregate sum not greater than the limit stated in its charter or any amendment thereto, without regard to the value of its property. Any fair association may also subject itself to specific bonded or mortgage indebtedness, in addition to and without regard to its general powers or limit as to indebtedness or liability.

History: s. 4, ch. 7388, 1917; RGS 4522; CGL 6521; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 8, 44, ch. 93-168.
Fla. Stat. § 603.12 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 603 / Part I / Section 603.12
603.12 Inspection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and other agricultural products; certificates.
Status: in_force

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, cooperating with the United States Department of Agriculture, shall, when requested by the shipper, furnish carlot inspection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and other agricultural products at shipping point, furnishing certificates in conformity with those used by the United States Department of Agriculture in shipping point inspection. The expense or charge of such inspection shall be paid by the shipper.

History: s. 2, ch. 12292, 1927; CGL 2007; s. 1, ch. 23677, 1947; s. 2, ch. 67-259; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106.