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Fla. Stat. § 723.002 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 723 / Section 723.002
723.002 Application of chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter apply to any residential tenancy in which a mobile home is placed upon a rented or leased lot in a mobile home park in which 10 or more lots are offered for rent or lease. This chapter shall not be construed to apply to any other tenancy, including a tenancy in which both a mobile home and a mobile home lot are rented or leased by the mobile home resident or a tenancy in which a rental space is offered for occupancy by recreational-vehicle-type units which are primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational camping or travel use and which either have their own motor power or are mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. When both the mobile home and lot are rented or when fewer than 10 lots are available for rent or lease, the tenancy shall be governed by the provisions of part II of chapter 83, the “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.” However, this chapter shall continue to apply to any tenancy in a park even though the number of lots offered in that park has been reduced to below 10 if that tenancy was subject to the provisions of this chapter prior to the reduction in lots. This subsection is intended to clarify existing law.

(2) The provisions of ss. 723.035, 723.037, 723.038, 723.054, 723.055, 723.056, 723.058, and 723.068 are applicable to mobile home subdivision developers and the owners of lots in mobile home subdivisions.

(3) Any other provision of this chapter or any other provision of the Florida Statutes to the contrary notwithstanding, the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to a park trailer located on a mobile home lot in a mobile home park.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-80; ss. 1, 13, ch. 90-198; s. 3, ch. 92-148.
Fla. Stat. § 605.2402 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.2402
605.2402 Claim seeking to disregard limitation of liability.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a claim seeking to disregard a limitation in s. 605.2401 is governed by the principles of law and equity, including a principle providing a right to a creditor or holding a person liable for a debt, an obligation, or another liability of another person, which would apply if each protected series of a series limited liability company were a limited liability company formed separately from the series limited liability company and distinct from the series limited liability company and any other protected series of the series limited liability company.

(2) The failure of a limited liability company or a protected series to observe formalities relating to the exercise of its powers or management of its activities and affairs is not a ground to disregard a limitation in s. 605.2401(1) but may be a ground to disregard a limitation in s. 605.2401(2).

(3) This section applies to a claim seeking to disregard a limitation of liability applicable to a foreign series limited liability company or foreign protected series and comparable to a limitation stated in s. 605.2401, if either of the following applies: (a) The claimant is a resident of this state, transacting business in this state, or authorized to transact business in this state; or (b) The claim is to establish or enforce a liability arising under law of this state other than this chapter or from an act or omission in this state.

History: s. 25, ch. 2025-162.
Fla. Stat. § 328.70 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part II / Section 328.70
328.70 Legislative intent with respect to uniform registration fee, classification of vessels.
Status: in_force

(1) It is declared to be the intent of the Legislature that all vessels in the state be subject to a uniform registration fee at a rate based on the length of the vessels. It is also declared to be the intent of the Legislature that all vessels be classified as either “commercial” or “recreational” and that all such vessels be registered according to the provisions of s. 328.72.

(2) Any vessel that is required to be registered and that meets the definition of a commercial fishing vessel or a commercial vessel shall be classified and registered as a commercial vessel.

(3) Any vessel which is required to be registered and is not used for commercial purposes shall be classified and registered as a “recreational vessel.”

(4) Livery vessels shall be classified as “commercial” or “recreational” based on the manner in which they are used.

History: s. 1, ch. 70-336; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 8, ch. 84-184; s. 24, ch. 99-289; s. 29, ch. 2000-362; s. 13, ch. 2017-163.
Fla. Stat. § 790.062 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.062
790.062 Members and veterans of United States Armed Forces; exceptions from licensure provisions.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding s. 790.06(2)(b), the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall issue a license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm under s. 790.06 if the applicant is otherwise qualified and: (a) Is a servicemember, as defined in s. 250.01; or (b) Is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was discharged under honorable conditions.

(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall accept fingerprints of an applicant under this section administered by any law enforcement agency, military provost, or other military unit charged with law enforcement duties or as otherwise provided for in s. 790.06(5)(c). Charges for fingerprint services under this subsection are not subject to the sales tax on fingerprint services imposed in s. 212.05(1)(i).

History: s. 1, ch. 2012-108; s. 51, ch. 2017-36; s. 31, ch. 2022-183.
Fla. Stat. § 281.02 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 281 / Section 281.02
281.02 Powers and duties of the Department of Management Services with respect to firesafety and security.
Status: in_force

The Department of Management Services has the following powers and duties with respect to firesafety and security:

(1) To assist the State Fire Marshal in maintaining the firesafety of public buildings pursuant to s. 633.218.

(2) To make provision by rule, contract, lease, or interagency agreement for the security of all state-owned property leased from the Department of Management Services, excluding state universities and custodial institutions, the Capitol Complex, the Governor’s mansion and the grounds thereof, and the Supreme Court. For these purposes, security shall include the safety and security of occupants and visitors to state-owned property, appropriate law enforcement response to complaints relating to criminal activity or security threats, the development of emergency procedures and evacuation routes in the event of fire or disaster, and ensuring that such procedures and routes are known to those persons occupying such property.

(3) To employ guards and administrative, clerical, technical, and other personnel as may be required.

(4) To train employees and make provision for the training of agents, guards, and employees of tenant agencies in security and emergency procedures.

(5) To make provision for the enforcement of rules governing the regulation of traffic and parking on state-owned property, including, but not limited to, issuing citations for the violation of such rules or the traffic laws of the state or any county or municipality and impounding illegally or wrongfully parked vehicles.

(6) To delegate or assign duties and responsibilities furthering the provision of security as required and authorized by this section to any state agency occupying such state-owned property. Security requirements may be included in lease agreements or established by department rule.

History: s. 2, ch. 76-247; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 6, ch. 84-143; s. 4, ch. 84-274; s. 64, ch. 85-80; s. 2, ch. 91-54; s. 218, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 58, ch. 98-279; s. 29, ch. 99-399; s. 5, ch. 2002-21; s. 132, ch. 2013-183.
Fla. Stat. § 520.152 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 520 / Part I / Section 520.152
520.152 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 520.151-520.156, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the term:

(1) “Administrator” means the person who is responsible for the administrative or operational function of managing vehicle value protection agreements, including, but not limited to, the adjudication of claims or benefit requests by contract holders.

(2) “Commercial transaction” means a transaction in which the motor vehicle subject to the transaction is used primarily for business or commercial purposes.

(3) “Contract holder” means a person who is the purchaser or holder of a vehicle value protection agreement.

(4) “Finance agreement” means a loan, retail installment sales contract, or lease for the purchase, refinancing, or lease of a motor vehicle.

(5) “Free-look period” means the period of time, commencing on the effective date of the contract, during which the buyer may cancel the contract for a full refund of the purchase price. This period may not be shorter than 30 days.

(6) “Motor vehicle” has the same meaning as provided in s. 520.02.

(7) “Provider” means a person that is obligated to provide a benefit under a vehicle value protection agreement. A provider may function as an administrator or retain the services of a third-party administrator.

(8) “Vehicle value protection agreement” includes a contractual agreement that provides a benefit toward either the reduction of some or all of the contract holder’s current finance agreement deficiency balance or the purchase or lease of a replacement motor vehicle or motor vehicle services upon the occurrence of an adverse event to the motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, loss, theft, damage, obsolescence, diminished value, or depreciation. The term does not include guaranteed asset protection products as defined in s. 520.02. Such a product is not insurance for purposes of the Florida Insurance Code.

History: s. 4, ch. 2024-142.
Fla. Stat. § 860.147 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 860 / Section 860.147
860.147 Import, sale, or installation of counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converters.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Catalytic converter” has the same meaning as provided in s. 860.142(2)(a). (b) “Counterfeit catalytic converter” means a catalytic converter displaying a mark identical or similar to the genuine mark of a catalytic converter manufacturer or motor vehicle manufacturer without authorization from such manufacturer. (c) “Fake catalytic converter” means an item, other than a catalytic converter designed in accordance with United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for a given make, model, and year of motor vehicle as part of a motor vehicle emission control system, including a counterfeit or nonfunctional catalytic converter, which is used to replace a legitimate catalytic converter. (d) “Nonfunctional catalytic converter” means a replacement catalytic converter that: 1. Was previously recalled or damaged; or 2. Includes a part or object, including, but not limited to, a counterfeit or repaired catalytic converter, installed in a motor vehicle to mislead the owner or operator of such motor vehicle to believe that a functional catalytic converter has been installed.

(2) A person may not knowingly import, manufacture, purchase for the purpose of reselling or installing, sell, offer for sale, or install or reinstall in a motor vehicle a counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converter. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 2, ch. 2023-114.
Fla. Stat. § 626.8809 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VII / Section 626.8809
626.8809 Fidelity bond.
Status: in_force

An administrator shall have and keep in full force and effect a fidelity bond equal to at least 10 percent of the amount of the funds handled or managed annually by the administrator. However, the office may not require a bond greater than $500,000 unless the office, after due notice to all interested parties and opportunity for hearing and after consideration of the record, requires an amount in excess of $500,000 but not more than 10 percent of the amount of the funds handled or managed annually by the administrator.

History: ss. 29, 64, ch. 88-166; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 997, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 744.653 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VIII / Section 744.653
744.653 Annual guardianship report.
Status: in_force

Guardians appointed under the Veterans’ Guardianship Law shall not be required to comply with the provisions of s. 744.367.

History: s. 6, ch. 91-306.
Fla. Stat. § 509.151 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 509 / Part I / Section 509.151
509.151 Obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who obtains food, lodging, or other accommodations having a value of less than $1,000 at any public food service establishment, or at any transient establishment, with intent to defraud the operator thereof, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; if such food, lodging, or other accommodations have a value of $1,000 or more, such person commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) This section does not apply where there has been an agreement in writing for delay in payments. This section shall not be used to circumvent the procedural requirements of the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

History: ss. 1-3, ch. 6954, 1915; RGS 5157; CGL 7260; s. 45, ch. 16042, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 7260; s. 1, ch. 63-546; s. 474, ch. 71-136; s. 10, ch. 73-325; s. 1, ch. 74-314; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 11, 39, 42, ch. 79-240; ss. 3, 4, ch. 81-161; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 15, 51, 52, ch. 90-339; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 6, ch. 93-53; s. 22, ch. 2019-167.
Fla. Stat. § 336.01 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 336 / Section 336.01
336.01 Designation of county road system.
Status: in_force

The county road system shall be as defined in s. 334.03(8).

History: s. 41, ch. 29965, 1955; s. 10, ch. 77-165; s. 37, ch. 91-221; s. 120, ch. 99-13; s. 81, ch. 99-385.
Fla. Stat. § 218.30 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part III / Section 218.30
218.30 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Local Government Financial Management and Reporting Act.”

History: s. 2, ch. 73-349.
Fla. Stat. § 636.058 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part I / Section 636.058
636.058 Investigative power of department and office.
Status: in_force

The department and office, within their respective regulatory jurisdictions, have the power to examine and investigate the affairs of every person, entity, or prepaid limited health service organization in order to determine whether the person, entity, or prepaid limited health service organization is operating in accordance with the provisions of this act or has been or is engaged in any unfair method of competition or in any unfair or deceptive act or practice prohibited by s. 641.3903. The office also has the powers enumerated in ss. 641.3907, 641.3909, and 641.3913.

History: s. 47, ch. 93-148; s. 1549, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 284.36 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 284 / Part II / Section 284.36
284.36 Appropriation deposits; premium payment.
Status: in_force

Premiums for coverage by the State Risk Management Trust Fund as calculated on all coverages shall be billed and charged to each state agency according to coverages obtained by the fund for their benefit, and such obligations shall be paid promptly by each agency from its operating budget upon presentation of a bill therefor. After the first year of operation, premiums to be charged to all departments of the state are to be computed on a retrospective rating arrangement based upon actual losses accruing to the fund and loss prevention results, taking into account reasonable expectations, the maintenance and stability of the fund, and the cost of insurance.

History: s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 69, ch. 79-40; s. 111, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 14, ch. 2000-122; s. 5, ch. 2011-59.
Fla. Stat. § 212.186 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 212 / Section 212.186
212.186 Registration number and resale certificate verification; toll-free number; information system; dealer education.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Revenue shall establish a toll-free number for verification of valid registration numbers and resale certificates. The system must be sufficient to guarantee a low busy rate and must respond to keypad inquiries, and data must be updated daily.

(2) The Department of Revenue shall establish a system for receiving information from dealers regarding certificate numbers of those seeking to make purchases for resale. The department must provide such dealers with verification of those numbers which are canceled or invalid. This information must be provided by the department free of charge.

(3) The Department of Revenue shall expand its dealer education program regarding the proper use of resale certificates. The expansion shall include, but need not be limited to, revision of the registration application for clarity, development of industry-specific brochures, development of a media campaign to heighten awareness of resale fraud and its consequences, outreach to business and professional organizations, and creation of seminars and continuing education programs for taxpayers and licensed professionals.

History: ss. 21, 22, 23, ch. 99-208; ss. 11, 12, 13, ch. 99-239; s. 38, ch. 2020-2.
Fla. Stat. § 674.1101 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 674 / Part I / Section 674.1101
674.1101 Electronic presentment.
Status: in_force

(1) The term “agreement for electronic presentment” means an agreement, clearinghouse rule, or Federal Reserve regulation or operating circular, providing that presentment of an item may be made by transmission of an image of an item or information describing the item (“presentment notice”) rather than delivery of the item itself. The agreement may provide for procedures governing retention, presentment, payment, dishonor, and other matters concerning items subject to the agreement.

(2) Presentment of an item pursuant to an agreement for presentment is made when the presentment notice is received.

(3) If presentment is made by presentment notice, a reference to “item” or “check” in this chapter means the presentment notice unless the context otherwise indicates.

History: s. 17, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 90.207 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 90 / Section 90.207
90.207 Judicial notice by trial court in subsequent proceedings.
Status: in_force

The failure or refusal of a court to take judicial notice of a matter does not preclude a court from taking judicial notice of the matter in subsequent proceedings, in accordance with the procedure specified in ss. 90.201-90.206.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
Fla. Stat. § 726.107 — Florida Code / Title XLI / Chapter 726 / Section 726.107
726.107 When transfer made or obligation incurred.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ss. 726.101-726.112:

(1) A transfer is made: (a) With respect to an asset that is real property other than a fixture, but including the interest of a seller or purchaser under a contract for the sale of the asset, when the transfer is so far perfected that a good faith purchaser of the asset from the debtor against whom applicable law permits the transfer to be perfected cannot acquire an interest in the asset that is superior to the interest of the transferee. (b) With respect to an asset that is not real property or that is a fixture, when the transfer is so far perfected that a creditor on a simple contract cannot acquire a judicial lien otherwise than under ss. 726.101-726.112 that is superior to the interest of the transferee.

(2) If applicable law permits the transfer to be perfected as provided in subsection (1) and the transfer is not so perfected before the commencement of an action for relief under ss. 726.101-726.112, the transfer is deemed made immediately before the commencement of the action.

(3) If applicable law does not permit the transfer to be perfected as provided in subsection (1), the transfer is made when it becomes effective between the debtor and the transferee.

(4) A transfer is not made until the debtor has acquired rights in the asset transferred.

(5) An obligation is incurred: (a) If oral, when it becomes effective between the parties; or (b) If evidenced by a writing, when the writing executed by the obligor is delivered to or for the benefit of the obligee.

History: s. 7, ch. 87-79; s. 28, ch. 91-110.
Fla. Stat. § 460.41 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 460 / Section 460.41
460.41 Itemized patient billing.
Status: in_force

Whenever a chiropractic physician licensed under this chapter renders professional services to a patient, the chiropractic physician shall submit to the patient, to the patient’s insurer, or to the administrative agency for any federal or state health program under which the patient is entitled to benefits an itemized statement of the specific services rendered and the charge for each, no later than the chiropractic physician’s next regular billing cycle which follows the fifth day after the rendering of professional services. A chiropractic physician may not condition the furnishing of an itemized statement upon prior payment of the bill.

History: s. 5, ch. 79-198; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 17, 18, ch. 86-285; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 1010.70 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1010 / Part V / Section 1010.70
1010.70 Educational Enhancement Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

Each fiscal year, variable percentages of the gross revenue from the sale of online and instant lottery tickets as determined by the department, and other earned revenue, excluding application processing fees, shall be deposited in the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund as provided in s. 24.121.

History: s. 581, ch. 2002-387; s. 2, ch. 2003-406; s. 3, ch. 2005-84.
Fla. Stat. § 849.12 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 849 / Section 849.12
849.12 Money and prizes to be forfeited.
Status: in_force

All sums of money and every other valuable thing drawn and won as a prize, or as a share of a prize, or as a share, percentage or profit of the principal promoter or operator, in any lottery, and all money, currency or property of any kind to be disposed of, or offered to be disposed of, by chance or device in any scheme or under any pretext by any person, and all sums of money or other thing of value received by any person by reason of her or his being the owner or holder of any ticket or share of a ticket in a lottery, or pretended lottery, or of a share or right in any such schemes of chance or device and all sums of money and other thing of value used in the setting up, conducting or operation of a lottery, and all money or other thing of value at stake, or used or displayed in or in connection with any illegal gambling or any illegal gambling device contrary to the laws of this state, shall be forfeited, and may be recovered by civil proceedings, filed, or by action for money had and received, to be brought by the Department of Legal Affairs or any state attorney, or other prosecuting officer, in the circuit courts in the name and on behalf of the state; the same to be applied when collected as all other penal forfeitures are disposed of.

History: s. 4, ch. 4373, 1895; GS 3585; RGS 5512; CGL 7670; s. 1, ch. 28088, 1953; ss. 11, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1365, ch. 97-102.