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Fla. Stat. § 311.10 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 311 / Section 311.10
311.10 Strategic Port Investment Initiative.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Strategic Port Investment Initiative within the Department of Transportation. Beginning in fiscal year 2012-2013, a minimum of $35 million annually shall be made available from the State Transportation Trust Fund to fund the Strategic Port Investment Initiative. The Department of Transportation shall work with the deepwater ports listed in s. 311.09 to develop and maintain a priority list of strategic investment projects. Project selection shall be based on projects that meet the state’s economic development goal of becoming a hub for trade, logistics, and export-oriented activities by: (a) Providing important access and major on-port capacity improvements; (b) Providing capital improvements to strategically position the state to maximize opportunities in international trade, logistics, or the cruise industry; (c) Achieving state goals of an integrated intermodal transportation system; and (d) Demonstrating the feasibility and availability of matching funds through local or private partners.

(2) Prior to making final project allocations, the Department of Transportation shall schedule a publicly noticed workshop with the Department of Commerce and the deepwater ports listed in s. 311.09 to review the proposed projects. After considering the comments received, the Department of Transportation shall finalize a prioritized list of potential projects.

(3) The Department of Transportation shall, to the maximum extent feasible, include the seaport projects proposed to be funded under this section in the tentative work program developed under s. 339.135(4).

(4) As a condition of receiving a project grant under any program established in this chapter and as a condition of receiving state funds as described in s. 215.31, a seaport that is located in a county in which real property is designated as spaceport territory under s. 331.304 and that uses land, facilities, or infrastructure for the purpose of supporting spacecraft launch and recovery operations must, in any agreement with the Department of Transportation, agree that the seaport may not convert any planned or existing land, facility, or infrastructure that supports cargo purposes to any alternative purpose unless the conversion is approved by the seaport’s governing board at a publicly noticed meeting as a separate line on the agenda and with a reasonable opportunity for public comment, and, if approved, the Legislature expressly approves the use of state funds for a project that includes such a conversion, whether by a work program amendment or through the General Appropriations Act. As used in this subsection, the term “cargo purposes” includes, but is not limited to, any facility, activity, property, energy source, or infrastructure asset that supports spaceport activities.

History: s. 6, ch. 2012-128; s. 11, ch. 2012-174; s. 6, ch. 2022-204; s. 88, ch. 2024-6; s. 4, ch. 2025-155.
Fla. Stat. § 957.05 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 957 / Section 957.05
957.05 Requirements for contractors operating contractor-operated correctional facilities.
Status: in_force

(1) Each contractor entering into a contract under this chapter is liable in tort with respect to the care and custody of inmates under its supervision and for any breach of contract. Sovereign immunity may not be raised by a contractor, or the insurer of that contractor on the contractor’s behalf, as a defense in any action arising out of the performance of any contract entered into under this chapter or as a defense in tort, or any other application, with respect to the care and custody of inmates under the contractor’s supervision and for any breach of contract.

(2)(a) The training requirements, including inservice training requirements, for employees of a contractor that assumes the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a contractor-operated correctional facility must meet or exceed the requirements for similar employees of the department or the training requirements mandated for accreditation by the American Correctional Association, whichever of those requirements are the more demanding. All employee training expenses are the responsibility of the contractor. (b) Employees of a contractor who are responsible for the supervision of inmates shall have the same legal authority to rely on nondeadly and deadly force as do similar employees of the department.

(3) Any contractor or person employed by a contractor operating a correctional or detention facility pursuant to a contract executed under this chapter shall be exempt from the requirements of chapter 493, relating to licensure of private investigators and security officers.

History: s. 40, ch. 93-406; s. 57, ch. 96-312; s. 44, ch. 2024-84.
Fla. Stat. § 97.032 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 97 / Part II / Section 97.032
97.032 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Florida Voter Registration Act.”

History: s. 7, ch. 94-224.
Fla. Stat. § 39.6241 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part VIII / Section 39.6241
39.6241 Another planned permanent living arrangement.
Status: in_force

(1) If a court finds that reunification is not in the best interests of a child, the court may approve placement of the child in another planned permanent living arrangement if: (a) The court finds a more permanent placement, such as adoption, permanent guardianship, or placement with a fit and willing relative, is not in the best interests of the child; (b) The department documents reasons why the placement will endure and how the proposed arrangement will be more stable and secure than ordinary foster care; (c) The court finds that the health, safety, and well-being of the child will not be jeopardized by such an arrangement; and (d) There are compelling reasons to show that placement in another planned permanent living arrangement is the most appropriate permanency goal. Compelling reasons for such placement may include, but are not limited to: 1. The case of a parent and child who have a significant bond but the parent is unable to care for the child because of an emotional or physical disability, and the child’s foster parents have committed to raising him or her to the age of majority and to facilitate visitation with the disabled parent; 2. The case of a child for whom an Indian tribe has identified another planned permanent living arrangement for the child; or 3. The case of a foster child who is 16 years of age or older who chooses to remain in foster care, and the child’s foster parents are willing to care for the child until the child reaches 18 years of age.

(2) The department and the guardian ad litem must provide the court with a recommended list and description of services needed by the child, such as independent living services and medical, dental, educational, or psychological referrals, and a recommended list and description of services needed by his or her caregiver. The guardian ad litem must also advise the court whether the child has been connected with a supportive adult and, if the child has been connected with a supportive adult, whether the child has entered into a formal agreement with the adult. If the child has entered into a formal agreement pursuant to s. 39.6036, the guardian ad litem must ensure that the agreement is documented in the child’s court file.

(3) The department shall continue to supervise the planned permanent living arrangement until the court orders otherwise. The court shall continue to review the placement at least once every 6 months.

History: s. 22, ch. 2006-86; s. 23, ch. 2024-70.
Fla. Stat. § 379.2425 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part II / Section 379.2425
379.2425 Spearfishing; definition; limitations; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, “spearfishing” means the taking of any saltwater fish through the instrumentality of a spear, gig, or lance operated by a person swimming at or below the surface of the water.

(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided by commission rule or order, spearfishing is prohibited within the boundaries of the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the waters of Collier County, and the area in Monroe County known as Upper Keys, which includes all salt waters under the jurisdiction of the commission beginning at the county line between Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and running south, including all of the keys down to and including Long Key. (b) For the purposes of this subsection, the possession in the water of a spear, gig, or lance by a person swimming at or below the surface of the water in a prohibited area is prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this subsection regarding spearfishing.

(3) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall have the power to establish restricted areas when it is determined that safety hazards exist or when needs are determined by biological findings. Restricted areas shall be established only after an investigation has been conducted and upon application by the governing body of the county or municipality in which the restricted areas are to be located and one publication in a local newspaper of general circulation in said county or municipality in addition to any other notice required by law. Prior to promulgation of regulations, the local governing body of the area affected shall agree to post and maintain notices in the area affected.

(4) A person who violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-303; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 301, ch. 71-136; ss. 1, 2, ch. 73-141; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 1, ch. 77-381; s. 23, ch. 78-95; s. 6, ch. 83-134; s. 2, ch. 84-121; ss. 16, 17, ch. 85-234; s. 5, ch. 86-219; s. 19, ch. 86-240; ss. 9, 12, ch. 89-98; s. 236, ch. 94-356; s. 251, ch. 99-245; s. 13, ch. 2004-264; s. 77, ch. 2008-4; s. 72, ch. 2008-247; s. 3, ch. 2016-107.
Fla. Stat. § 381.7351 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.7351
381.7351 Short title; Closing the Gap Act.
Status: in_force

Sections 381.7351-381.7356 may be cited as the “Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: Closing the Gap Act.”

History: s. 27, ch. 2000-256.
Fla. Stat. § 319.145 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 319 / Section 319.145
319.145 Autonomous vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) An autonomous vehicle registered in this state must meet all of the following requirements: (a) When required by federal law: 1. Have been certified in accordance with federal regulations in 49 C.F.R. part 567 as being in compliance with applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. 2. Bear the required certification label or labels including reference to any exemption granted under applicable federal law. (b) Be capable of being operated in compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle laws of this state, regardless of whether the vehicle is operating with the automated driving system engaged.

(2) If the autonomous vehicle is not fully autonomous, the vehicle must have a system to safely alert a licensed human operator physically present in the vehicle if an automated driving system failure is detected while the automated driving system is engaged. When an alert is given, the system must require the licensed human operator to take control of the autonomous vehicle or must achieve a minimal risk condition. The term “minimal risk condition” means a reasonably safe state, such as bringing the vehicle to a complete stop and activating the vehicle’s hazard lamps.

(3) If the autonomous vehicle is fully autonomous, it must be able to achieve a minimal risk condition if a failure of the automated driving system occurs which renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving task relevant to its intended operational design domain.

(4) Federal regulations promulgated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shall supersede this section when found to be in conflict with this section.

History: s. 4, ch. 2012-111; s. 108, ch. 2012-174; s. 9, ch. 2016-181; s. 14, ch. 2016-239; s. 9, ch. 2019-101.
Fla. Stat. § 400.9976 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part XI / Section 400.9976
400.9976 Administration of medication.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual medication administration record must be maintained for each client. A dose of medication, including a self-administered dose, shall be properly recorded in the client’s record. A client who self-administers medication shall be given a pill organizer. Medication must be placed in the pill organizer by a nurse. A nurse shall document the date and time that medication is placed into each client’s pill organizer. All medications must be administered in compliance with orders of a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

(2) If an interdisciplinary team determines that self-administration of medication is an appropriate objective, and if the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse does not specify otherwise, the client must be instructed by the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse to self-administer his or her medication without the assistance of a staff person. All forms of self-administration of medication, including administration orally, by injection, and by suppository, shall be included in the training. The client’s physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse must be informed of the interdisciplinary team’s decision that self-administration of medication is an objective for the client. A client may not self-administer medication until he or she demonstrates the competency to take the correct medication in the correct dosage at the correct time, to respond to missed doses, and to contact the appropriate person with questions.

(3) Medication administration discrepancies and adverse drug reactions must be recorded and reported immediately to a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse.

History: s. 1, ch. 2015-25; s. 35, ch. 2018-106.
Fla. Stat. § 548.054 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 548 / Section 548.054
548.054 Withholding of purses; hearing; disposition of withheld purse forfeiture.
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the commission, the commission representative, or the referee may order a promoter to surrender to the commission any purse or other funds payable to a participant, or to withhold the share of any manager, if it appears that: (a) The participant is not competing honestly, or is intentionally not competing to the best of her or his ability and skill, in a match represented to be a contest; or (b) The participant, her or his manager, or any of the participant’s seconds has violated this chapter.

(2) Any purse so withheld shall be delivered by the promoter to the commission upon demand. Within 10 days after the match, the person from whom the sum was withheld may submit a petition for a hearing to the commission pursuant to s. 120.569. Upon receipt of the petition, the commission shall hold a hearing pursuant to ss. 120.569 and 120.57. If no petition for a hearing is filed, the commission shall meet and determine the disposition of the withheld purse. If the commission finds the charges sufficient, it may declare all or part of the funds forfeited. If the commission finds the charges insufficient, it shall immediately distribute the withheld funds to the appropriate persons.

(3) If a contestant’s purse is forfeited, the commission may include any payments or advances as part of the forfeiture, and if the contestant does not forward such amount to the commission, such payments and advances may be recovered in the same manner as a debt due the state.

History: ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 13, ch. 88-365; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 772, ch. 97-103; s. 128, ch. 99-251; s. 11, ch. 2014-128.
Fla. Stat. § 195.207 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 195 / Section 195.207
195.207 Effect on levy of municipal taxes.
Status: in_force

No municipal charter may prohibit or limit the authority of the governing body to levy ad valorem taxes or utility service taxes authorized under 1 s. 167.431. Any word, sentence, phrase, or provision, of any special act, municipal charter, or other law, that prohibits or limits a municipality from levying ad valorem taxes within the millage limits fixed by s. 9, Art. VII of the State Constitution, or prohibits or limits a municipality from levying utility service taxes within the limits fixed by 1 s. 167.431, is hereby nullified and repealed.

History: s. 2, ch. 72-360; s. 3, ch. 73-129.
Fla. Stat. § 112.219 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part I / Section 112.219
112.219 Substitution of work experience for postsecondary educational requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The head of a public employer may elect to substitute verifiable, related work experience in lieu of postsecondary educational requirements for a position of employment if the person seeking the position of employment is otherwise qualified for such position.

(2) Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

(3) If the head of a public employer elects to substitute related work experience for postsecondary educational requirements, the public employer must, in all advertisements for the position of employment made by the public employer, include a notice that such substitution is authorized and a description of the related work experience equivalencies that may be substituted for the required postsecondary education.

(4) This section does not abridge state and federal laws and regulations governing equal opportunity employment.

(5) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Postsecondary degree” means an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or a graduate degree from an accredited college or university. (b) “Public employer” has the same meaning as in s. 448.095.

(6) A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree; (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

History: s. 1, ch. 2022-184; s. 2, ch. 2023-256.
Fla. Stat. § 283.33 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 283 / Section 283.33
283.33 Printing of publications; lowest bidder awards.
Status: in_force

(1) Publications may be printed and prepared in-house, by another agency or the Legislature, or purchased on bid, whichever is more economical and practicable as determined by the agency. An agency may contract for binding separately when more economical or practicable, whether or not the remainder of the printing is done in-house. A vendor may subcontract for binding and still be considered a responsible vendor as defined in s. 287.012.

(2) All printing of publications that cost in excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO and purchased by agencies shall be let upon contract to the vendor that submits the lowest responsive bid and that will furnish all materials used in printing. Such contract shall specify a definite term and a definite number of copies.

(3) Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, a contract for printing of a publication shall be subject to, when applicable, the definitions in s. 287.012, and shall be considered a commodity for that purpose.

(4) The provisions of s. 946.515(4) shall not apply to purchases of printing.

History: ss. 1, 6, ch. 83-252; s. 4, ch. 88-32; s. 7, ch. 90-268; ss. 5, 44, ch. 90-335; s. 1, ch. 95-420; s. 52, ch. 2001-61; s. 4, ch. 2002-207; s. 10, ch. 2011-4; s. 12, ch. 2013-154.
Fla. Stat. § 121.355 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 121 / Part I / Section 121.355
121.355 Community College Optional Retirement Program and State University System Optional Retirement Program member transfer.
Status: in_force

Effective January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2009, an employee who is a former member of the Community College Optional Retirement Program or the State University System Optional Retirement Program and present mandatory member of the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan may receive service credit equal to his or her years of service under the Community College Optional Retirement Program or the State University System Optional Retirement Program under the following conditions:

(1) The cost for such credit must represent the actuarial accrued liability for the affected period of service. The cost shall be calculated using the discount rate and other relevant actuarial assumptions that were used to value the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan liabilities in the most recent actuarial valuation. The calculation must include any service already maintained under the pension plan in addition to the years under the Community College Optional Retirement Program or the State University System Optional Retirement Program. The actuarial accrued liability of any service already maintained under the pension plan shall be applied as a credit to total cost resulting from the calculation. The division shall ensure that the transfer sum is prepared using a formula and methodology certified by an enrolled actuary.

(2) The employee must transfer from his or her Community College Optional Retirement Program account or State University System Optional Retirement Program account, subject to the terms of the applicable optional retirement program contract, and from other employee moneys as necessary, a sum representing the actuarial accrued liability immediately following the time of such movement, determined assuming that attained service equals the sum of service in the pension plan and service in the Community College Optional Retirement Program or State University System Optional Retirement Program.

(3) The employee may not receive service credit for a period of mandatory participation in the State University Optional Retirement Program or for a period for which a distribution was received from the Community College Optional Retirement Program or State University System Optional Retirement Program.

History: s. 6, ch. 2008-139; s. 25, ch. 2011-68.
Fla. Stat. § 901.22 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 901 / Section 901.22
901.22 Arrest after escape or rescue.
Status: in_force

If a person lawfully arrested escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody she or he escapes or was rescued or any other officer may immediately pursue and retake the person arrested without a warrant at any time and in any place.

History: s. 22, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(22); s. 11, ch. 70-339; s. 1466, ch. 97-102.