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Fla. Stat. § 743.046 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 743 / Section 743.046
743.046 Removal of disabilities of minors; executing agreements for utility services.
Status: in_force

For the sole purpose of ensuring that a youth in foster care will be able to secure utility services at a residential property upon the youth’s 18th birthday, the disability of nonage of minors is removed for all youth who have reached 17 years of age, have been adjudicated dependent, and are in the legal custody of the Department of Children and Families through foster care or subsidized independent living. These youth are authorized to make and execute contracts, agreements, releases, and all other instruments necessary for the purpose of securing utility services at a residential property upon the youth’s 18th birthday. The contracts or other agreements made by the youth shall have the same effect as though they were the obligations of persons who were not minors. A youth seeking to enter into such contracts or agreements or execute other necessary instruments that are incidental to securing utility services must present an order from a court of competent jurisdiction removing the disabilities of nonage of the minor under this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 2008-122; s. 289, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 145.131 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 145 / Section 145.131
145.131 Repeal of other laws relating to compensation; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) All local or special laws or general laws of local application enacted prior to July 1, 1969, which relate to compensation of county officials are repealed, except laws pertaining to travel expenses of county officers or to payment of extra compensation to the chairs of boards of county commissioners or district school boards.

(2) The compensation of any official whose salary is fixed by this chapter shall be the subject of general law only, except that the compensation of certain school superintendents may be set by school boards in accordance with the provisions of s. 1001.47.

(3) All or any portion of the payment of the costs of life, health, accident, hospitalization, or annuity insurance, as authorized in s. 112.08, for county officials and employees shall not be deemed to be compensation within the purview of this chapter; and all payments previously made from county funds for such purposes are hereby validated.

History: s. 9, ch. 69-346; s. 1, ch. 72-111; s. 20, ch. 73-334; s. 7, ch. 83-215; s. 1, ch. 93-146; s. 860, ch. 95-147; s. 900, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 542.25 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.25
542.25 Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence.
Status: in_force

A final judgment or decree entered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the Attorney General or a state attorney under s. 542.21 or s. 542.23 to the effect that a defendant has violated s. 542.18 or s. 542.19, or entered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the United States Department of Justice under comparable federal laws, shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any civil action or proceeding under this part brought by any other person against such defendant as to all matters with respect to which such judgment or decree would be an estoppel as between the parties thereto; however, this section does not apply to a consent judgment or decree entered before any testimony has been taken. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to impose any limitation on the application of collateral estoppel.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 1, ch. 84-146; s. 11, ch. 2025-213.
Fla. Stat. § 684.0015 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 684 / Section 684.0015
684.0015 Failure or impossibility to act.
Status: in_force

(1) If an arbitrator becomes de jure or de facto unable to perform his or her functions or for other reasons fails to act without undue delay, his or her mandate terminates if he or she withdraws from office or if the parties agree on the termination. Otherwise, if a controversy remains concerning any of these grounds, any party may request the court specified in s. 684.0008 to decide on the termination of the mandate. The decision of the court is not appealable.

(2) If, under this section or s. 684.0014(2), an arbitrator withdraws from his or her office or a party agrees to the termination of the mandate of an arbitrator, such actions do not imply the acceptance of the validity of any ground described in this section or in s. 684.0013(2).

History: s. 16, ch. 2010-60.
Fla. Stat. § 361.01 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 361 / Part I / Section 361.01
361.01 Eminent domain.
Status: in_force

The president and directors of any corporation organized for the purpose of constructing, maintaining or operating public works, or their properly authorized agents, may enter upon any lands, public or private, necessary to the business contemplated in the charter, and may appropriate the same, or may take from any land most convenient to their work, any timber, stone, earth or other material which may be necessary for the construction and the keeping in repair of its works and improvements upon making due compensation according to law to private owners.

History: s. 10, ch. 1639, 1868; RS 2158; GS 2683; RGS 4111; CGL 6042.
Fla. Stat. § 468.3115 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part IV / Section 468.3115
468.3115 Injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

The practice of radiologic technology or the performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant in violation of this part, or the performance of any act prohibited in this part, is declared a nuisance inimical to the public health, safety, and welfare of this state. In addition to other remedies provided in this part, the department, or any state attorney in the name of the people of this state, may bring an action for an injunction to restrain such violation until compliance with the provisions of this part and the rules adopted pursuant to this part has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the department.

History: ss. 13, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 2006-139.
Fla. Stat. § 189.066 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 189 / Part VI / Section 189.066
189.066 Effect of failure to file certain reports or information.
Status: in_force

(1) If an independent special district fails to file the reports or information required under s. 189.014, s. 189.015, s. 189.016(9), or s. 189.08 with the local general-purpose government or governments in which it is located, the person authorized to receive and read the reports or information or the local general-purpose government shall notify the district’s registered agent. If requested by the district, the local general-purpose government shall grant an extension of up to 30 days for filing the required reports or information. If the governing body of the local general-purpose government or governments determines that there has been an unjustified failure to file these reports or information, it shall notify the department, and the department may proceed pursuant to s. 189.067(1).

(2) If a dependent special district fails to file the reports or information required under s. 189.014, s. 189.015, or s. 189.016(9) with the local governing authority to which it is dependent, the local governing authority shall take whatever steps it deems necessary to enforce the special district’s accountability. Such steps may include, as authorized, withholding funds, removing governing body members at will, vetoing the special district’s budget, conducting the oversight review process set forth in s. 189.068, or amending, merging, or dissolving the special district in accordance with the provisions contained in the ordinance that created the dependent special district.

(3) If a special district fails to file the reports or information required under s. 218.38 with the appropriate state agency, the agency shall notify the department, and the department shall send a certified technical assistance letter to the special district which summarizes the requirements and compels the special district to take steps to prevent the noncompliance from reoccurring.

(4) If a special district fails to file the reports or information required under s. 112.63 with the appropriate state agency, the agency shall notify the department and the department shall proceed pursuant to s. 189.067(1).

(5) If a special district fails to file the reports or information required under s. 218.32 or s. 218.39 with the appropriate state agency or office, the state agency or office shall, and the Legislative Auditing Committee may, notify the department and the department shall proceed pursuant to s. 189.067.

History: s. 10, ch. 79-183; s. 26, ch. 89-169; s. 14, ch. 96-324; s. 145, ch. 2001-266; s. 20, ch. 2004-305; s. 15, ch. 2011-144; s. 41, ch. 2014-22.
Fla. Stat. § 679.707 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part VII / Section 679.707
679.707 Amendment or pre-effective date financing statement.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, the term “pre-effective date financing statement” means a financing statement filed before this act takes effect.

(2) After this act takes effect, a person may add or delete collateral covered by, continue or terminate the effectiveness of, or otherwise amend the information provided in a pre-effective date financing statement only in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in part III. However, the effectiveness of a pre-effective date financing statement also may be terminated in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction in which the financing statement is filed.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4), if the law of this state governs perfection of a security interest, the information in a pre-effective date financing statement may be amended after this act takes effect only if: (a) The pre-effective date financing statement and an amendment are filed in the office specified in s. 679.5011; (b) An amendment is filed in the office specified in s. 679.5011 concurrently with, or after the filing in that office of, an initial financing statement that satisfies s. 679.706(3); or (c) An initial financing statement that provides the information as amended and satisfies s. 679.706(3) is filed in the office specified in s. 679.5011.

(4) If the law of this state governs perfection of a security interest, the effectiveness of a pre-effective date financing statement may be continued only under s. 679.705(4) and (6) or s. 679.706.

(5) Whether or not the law of this state governs perfection of a security interest, the effectiveness of a pre-effective date financing statement filed in this state may be terminated after this act takes effect by filing a termination statement in the office in which the pre-effective date financing statement is filed, unless an initial financing statement that satisfies s. 679.706(3) has been filed in the office specified by the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in part III as the office in which to file a financing statement.

History: s. 8, ch. 2001-198; s. 145, ch. 2007-5.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1326 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1326
607.1326 Procedure if shareholder is dissatisfied with offer.
Status: in_force

(1) A shareholder who is dissatisfied with the corporation’s offer as set forth pursuant to s. 607.1322(2)(b)4. must notify the corporation on the form provided pursuant to s. 607.1322(1) of that shareholder’s estimate of the fair value of the shares and demand payment of that estimate plus accrued interest, if and to the extent applicable.

(2) A shareholder who fails to notify the corporation in writing of that shareholder’s demand to be paid the shareholder’s stated estimate of the fair value plus accrued interest, if and to the extent applicable, under subsection (1) within the timeframe set forth in s. 607.1322(2)(b)2. waives the right to demand payment under this section and shall be entitled only to the payment offered by the corporation pursuant to s. 607.1322(2)(b)4.

(3) With respect to a shareholder who properly makes demand for payment pursuant to subsection (1), at any time after the shareholder makes such demand, including during a court proceeding under s. 607.1330, the corporation shall have the right to prepay to the shareholder all or any portion of the amount that the corporation determines to be due under s. 607.1322(2)(b)3. and the shareholder shall be obligated to accept such prepayment. (a) If such prepayment is made within 90 days after the earlier of the date on which the appraisal notice is provided by the corporation under s. 607.1322(1) or the deadline date by which the appraisal notice is required to be provided by the corporation under s. 607.1322(2), accrued interest will be payable, if at all, to the shareholder entitled to appraisal rights, calculated and accrued from the date on which the corporate action became effective and only on amounts that are determined to be due to the shareholder and are above the amount so prepaid. Accrued interest will not be payable to the shareholder entitled to appraisal rights on the prepayment previously made to the shareholder by the corporation pursuant to this paragraph. (b) If such prepayment is made more than 90 days after the earlier of the date on which the appraisal notice is provided by the corporation under s. 607.1322(1) or the deadline date by which the appraisal notice is required to be provided by the corporation under s. 607.1322(2), the prepayment must include accrued interest on the amount of the prepayment, calculated at the rate of interest determined for judgments pursuant to s. 55.03 and calculated and accrued from the date that the corporate action became effective through the date of the prepayment previously made to the shareholder by the corporation pursuant to this paragraph. In addition, accrued interest will be payable to the shareholder entitled to appraisal rights on such amounts, if any, determined to be due to the shareholder in excess of the prepaid amount, calculated and accrued from the date on which the corporate action became effective.

History: s. 29, ch. 2003-283; s. 169, ch. 2019-90; s. 7, ch. 2021-13.
Fla. Stat. § 985.036 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part I / Section 985.036
985.036 Rights of victims; juvenile proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits: (a) The victim of the offense; (b) The victim’s parent or guardian if the victim is a minor; (c) The lawful representative of the victim or of the victim’s parent or guardian if the victim is a minor; or (d) The next of kin if the victim is a homicide victim, from the right, upon request, to be informed of, to be present during, and to be heard at all stages of the proceedings involving the juvenile offender. A person enumerated in this section may not reveal to any outside party any confidential information obtained under this subsection regarding a case involving a juvenile offense, except as is reasonably necessary to pursue legal remedies.

(2) A law enforcement agency may release a copy of the juvenile offense report to the victim of the offense. However, information gained by the victim under this chapter, including the next of kin of a homicide victim, regarding any case handled in juvenile court must not be revealed to any outside party, except as is reasonably necessary in pursuit of legal remedies.

History: s. 1, ch. 92-66; s. 14, ch. 97-238; s. 9, ch. 2006-120; s. 3, ch. 2022-106.
Fla. Stat. § 421.18 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 421 / Part I / Section 421.18
421.18 Remedies of an obligee of authority.
Status: in_force

An obligee of an authority shall have the right in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee:

(1) By mandamus, suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity to compel said authority and the commissioners, officers, agents or employees thereof to perform each and every term, provision and covenant contained in any contract of said authority with or for the benefit of such obligee, and to require the carrying out of any or all such covenants and agreements of said authority and the fulfillment of all duties imposed upon said authority by this chapter.

(2) By suit, action or proceeding in equity, to enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful, or the violation of any of the rights of such obligee of said authority.

History: s. 18, ch. 17981, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 7100(3-cc).
Fla. Stat. § 450.021 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 450 / Part I / Section 450.021
450.021 Minimum age; general.
Status: in_force

(1) Minors of any age may be employed: (a) As pages in the Florida Legislature. (b) By the entertainment industry as prescribed in ss. 450.012 and 450.132. (c) In domestic or farm work in connection with their own homes or the farm or ranch on which they live, or directly for their own parents or guardian, or in the herding, tending, and management of livestock, during the hours they are not required by law to be in school.

(2) No person 10 years of age or younger shall engage in the sale and distribution of newspapers.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (1), no person 13 years of age or younger shall be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in any gainful occupation at any time.

(4) No person 17 years old or younger, whether or not such person’s disabilities of nonage have been removed by marriage or otherwise, shall be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in any place where alcoholic beverages are sold at retail, except as provided in s. 562.13.

(5) In order to better ensure the elimination of minors being exploited and becoming victims of human trafficking, a person under the age of 18, whether or not such person’s disabilities of nonage have been removed by marriage or otherwise, may not be employed, permitted, or suffered to work in an adult theater, as defined in s. 847.001(2)(b).

History: s. 1, ch. 28240, 1953; s. 2, ch. 57-224; s. 1, ch. 75-195; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 4, ch. 81-192; s. 9, ch. 91-147; s. 2, ch. 92-151; s. 4, ch. 2014-160.
Fla. Stat. § 733.204 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part II / Section 733.204
733.204 Probate of a will written in a foreign language.
Status: in_force

(1) No will written in a foreign language shall be admitted to probate unless it is accompanied by a true and complete English translation.

(2) No personal representative who complies in good faith with the English translation of the will as established by the court shall be liable for doing so.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 54, ch. 75-220; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 88, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 373.614 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part VI / Section 373.614
373.614 Unlawful damage to district property or works; penalty.
Status: in_force

The governing board of the district shall have the power, and is authorized, to offer and pay rewards of up to $1,000 to any person furnishing information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who has committed an unlawful act or acts upon the rights-of-way, land, or land interests of the district or has destroyed or damaged district properties or works.

History: s. 25, ch. 73-190; s. 1, ch. 73-212.
Fla. Stat. § 531.60 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 531 / Section 531.60
531.60 Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices.
Status: in_force

(1) A weights and measures instrument or device may not operate or be used for commercial purposes, as defined by department rule, within this state without first being permitted through a valid commercial use permit issued by the department to the person who owns the weights and measures device, unless exempted as provided in s. 531.61. Such permit applies only to the specific location and instrument types or device types listed on the permit. However, the department may allow such permit to be applicable to a replacement for the original instrument or device.

(2) If ownership of a business for which a permit has been issued changes and the instruments or devices affected by the permit: (a) Remain in the same location, the permit transfers to the new owner and remains in effect until its original expiration date. Within 30 days after the change in ownership, the new owner shall notify the department of the change and provide the pertinent information regarding the change in ownership and an updated replacement permit shall be issued if needed. (b) Move to a new location, the permit automatically expires and a new permit must be applied for by the new owner of the instruments or devices.

(3) A person who holds a permit that has been issued under this section must notify the department within 30 days after a change in permit status or if a permit will not be renewed due to the termination in use or removal of all weighing and measuring instruments or devices from the permitted location.

History: ss. 33, 40, ch. 2009-66; ss. 1, 2, ch. 2013-55; ss. 36, 37, ch. 2013-251; s. 20, ch. 2016-166; s. 30, ch. 2018-84; s. 27, ch. 2024-137.
Fla. Stat. § 633.520 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 633 / Part V / Section 633.520
633.520 Safety; firefighter employer responsibilities.
Status: in_force

(1) Each firefighter employer shall furnish and use safety devices and safeguards, adopt and use methods and processes reasonably adequate to render such an employment and place of employment safe, and do every other thing reasonably necessary to protect the lives, health, and safety of such firefighter employees. As used in this section, the terms “safe” and “safety,” as applied to any employment or place of employment, mean such freedom from danger as is reasonably necessary for the protection of the lives, health, and safety of firefighter employees, including conditions and methods of sanitation and hygiene. Safety devices and safeguards required to be furnished by the firefighter employer by this section or by the division under authority of this section do not include personal apparel and protective devices that replace personal apparel normally worn by firefighter employees during regular working hours.

(2) The division shall adopt rules to establish: (a) Employers’ cancer prevention best practices related to personal protective equipment, chemical hazards or toxic substance education regarding personal protective equipment, decontamination, fire suppression equipment, and fire stations. (b) Employers’ mental health best practices related to resiliency, stress management, peer support, and access to mental health care.

History: s. 15, ch. 2002-404; s. 83, ch. 2013-183; s. 32, ch. 2019-140; s. 3, ch. 2025-124.