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Fla. Stat. § 28.2402 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 28 / Section 28.2402
28.2402 Cost recovery; use of the circuit court for ordinance or special law violations.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) In lieu of payment of a filing fee under s. 28.241, a filing fee of $10 shall be paid by a county or municipality when filing a county or municipal ordinance violation or violation of a special law in circuit court. This fee shall be paid to the clerk of the court for performing court-related functions. A county or municipality is not required to pay more than one filing fee for a single filing against a single defendant that contains multiple alleged violations. A filing fee, other than that imposed under this section, may not be assessed for initiating an enforcement proceeding in circuit court for a violation of a county or municipal code or ordinance or a violation of a special law. The filing fee shall not apply to instances in which a county or municipality has contracted with the state, or has been delegated by the state, responsibility for enforcing state operations, policies, or requirements under s. 125.69, s. 166.0415, or chapter 162. (b) No other filing fee may be assessed for filing the violation in circuit court. If a person contests the violation in court, the court shall assess $40 in costs against the nonprevailing party. The county or municipality shall be considered the prevailing party when there is a finding of violation to any count or lesser included offense of the charge. Costs recovered pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited into the clerk’s fine and forfeiture fund established pursuant to s. 142.01.

(2) To offset costs incurred by the clerks of the court in performing court-related functions associated with the processing of violations of special laws and municipal ordinances, 10 percent of the total amount of fines paid to each municipality for special law or ordinance violations filed in circuit court shall be retained by the clerk of the court for deposit into the clerk’s fine and forfeiture fund established pursuant to s. 142.01, except for fines a portion of which the clerk of the court retains pursuant to any other provision of state law. A municipality does not include the unincorporated areas, if any, of a government created pursuant to s. 6(e), Art. VIII of the State Constitution.

History: s. 30, ch. 2003-402; s. 18, ch. 2004-265; s. 7, ch. 2005-236.
Fla. Stat. § 570.191 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part I / Section 570.191
570.191 Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

There is created in the office of the commissioner the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund. Funds in the trust fund may be made available for the promotion, advancement, and protection of agriculture in this state, including maintaining or increasing market share and suppressing or eradicating wildfire, animal or plant disease, insect infestation, or a plant or pest that endangers or threatens agriculture.

History: s. 1, ch. 98-110; s. 6, ch. 99-391; ss. 46, 75, ch. 2004-269; s. 11, ch. 2008-107.
Fla. Stat. § 689.20 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 689 / Section 689.20
689.20 Limitation on use of word “minerals.”
Status: in_force

Whenever the word “minerals” is hereafter used in any deed, lease, or other contract in writing, said word or term shall not include any of the following: topsoil, muck, peat, humus, sand, and common clay, unless expressly provided in said deed, lease, or other contract in writing.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-375.
Fla. Stat. § 636.049 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part I / Section 636.049
636.049 Administrative penalty in lieu of suspension or revocation.
Status: in_force

In lieu of suspending or revoking a certificate of authority, or when no penalty is specifically provided, whenever any prepaid limited health service organization or other person, corporation, partnership, or entity subject to this act has been found to have violated any provision of this act, the office or department, within its respective regulatory jurisdiction, may:

(1) Issue and cause to be served upon the organization, person, or entity charged with the violation a copy of such findings and an order requiring such organization, person, or entity to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice which constitutes the violation.

(2) Impose a monetary penalty of not less than $100 for each violation, but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of $100,000.

History: s. 40, ch. 93-148; s. 1543, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 1002.79 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1002 / Part V / Section 1002.79
1002.79 Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall adopt rules under ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to administer the provisions of this part conferring duties upon the department.

History: s. 1, ch. 2004-484; s. 458, ch. 2011-142; s. 79, ch. 2012-96; s. 16, ch. 2013-252; s. 47, ch. 2021-10.
Fla. Stat. § 112.218 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part I / Section 112.218
112.218 Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles personnel files; fees for copies.
Status: in_force

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is authorized to charge the following fees for copies of its personnel files:

(1) Copies, per page .......... $0.50.

(2) Certified copies, per page .......... $1.00.

Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 82-130.
Fla. Stat. § 648.571 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 648 / Section 648.571
648.571 Failure to return collateral; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) A bail bond agent who has taken collateral or an insurer or managing general agent who holds collateral as security for a bail bond shall, upon demand, make a written request for a discharge of the bond to be delivered to the surety or the surety’s agent. A copy of the written request for discharge must be given to the indemnitor or the person making the request for the collateral, and a copy must be maintained in the agent’s file. If a discharge is provided to the surety or the surety’s agent pursuant to chapter 903, the collateral shall be returned to the indemnitor within 21 days after the discharge is provided.

(2) Upon demand, following the written request for discharge and upon diligent inquiry by the surety or surety’s agent to determine whether the bond has been discharged, the failure of the court to provide a written discharge to the surety or surety’s agent pursuant to chapter 903 within 7 days automatically cancels the bond, and the collateral shall be returned to the indemnitor within 21 days after the written request for discharge.

(3)(a) Fees or charges other than those provided in this chapter or by rule of the department or commission may not be deducted from the collateral due. (b)1. The bail bond agent may charge the credit card fee imposed in connection with the use of the credit card for payment of collateral if the fee is clearly shown on the collateral receipt and is acknowledged by the person tendering the credit card. 2. The prevailing schedule of credit card fees must be conspicuously posted in the lobby of the bail bond agency, and a copy must be provided to the person tendering the credit card. (c) Allowable expenses incurred in apprehending a defendant because of a bond forfeiture or judgment under s. 903.29 may be deducted if such expenses are accounted for. The failure to return collateral under these terms is punishable as follows: 1. If the collateral is of a value less than $100, as provided in s. 775.082(4)(a). 2. If the collateral is of a value of $100 or more, as provided in s. 775.082(3)(e). 3. If the collateral is of a value of $1,500 or more, as provided in s. 775.082(3)(d). 4. If the collateral is of a value of $10,000 or more, as provided in s. 775.082(3)(b).

(4) In addition to the criminal penalties and any other penalties provided in this chapter, the department shall impose against any person violating this section an administrative fine of five times the dollar amount of the collateral.

History: ss. 36, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 43, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 41, ch. 96-372; s. 28, ch. 2002-260; s. 1660, ch. 2003-261; s. 7, ch. 2014-220.
Fla. Stat. § 26.031 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 26 / Section 26.031
26.031 Judicial circuits; number of judges.
Status: in_force

The number of circuit judges in each circuit shall be as follows:

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TOTAL

(1) First .......... 26

(2) Second .......... 17

(3) Third .......... 7

(4) Fourth .......... 37

(5) Fifth .......... 34

(6) Sixth .......... 45

(7) Seventh .......... 29

(8) Eighth .......... 14

(9) Ninth .......... 48

(10) Tenth .......... 30

(11) Eleventh .......... 83

(12) Twelfth .......... 24

(13) Thirteenth .......... 45

(14) Fourteenth .......... 14

(15) Fifteenth .......... 37

(16) Sixteenth .......... 4

(17) Seventeenth .......... 58

(18) Eighteenth .......... 26

(19) Nineteenth .......... 20

(20) Twentieth .......... 32

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 72-402; s. 1, ch. 73-329; s. 1, ch. 75-124; s. 1, ch. 76-175; s. 1, ch. 77-368; s. 1, ch. 78-168; s. 5, ch. 79-413; s. 2, ch. 80-164; s. 1, ch. 80-385; s. 2, ch. 81-220; ss. 2, 7, ch. 82-238; s. 6, ch. 84-303; s. 1, ch. 85-218; s. 1, ch. 86-279; s. 1, ch. 87-89; s. 2, ch. 88-167; s. 1, ch. 89-290; s. 1, ch. 90-206; s. 1, ch. 93-63; s. 3, ch. 94-137; s. 1, ch. 95-351; s. 1, ch. 96-271; s. 1, ch. 97-257; ss. 1, 2, ch. 99-151; s. 1, ch. 2001-284; s. 1, ch. 2002-388; ss. 1, 2, ch. 2005-150; s. 1, ch. 2005-356; s. 1, ch. 2006-166; s. 2, ch. 2019-95; s. 1, ch. 2020-112; s. 1, ch. 2021-45; s. 1, ch. 2024-194; s. 1, ch. 2025-202.
Fla. Stat. § 627.35193 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.35193
627.35193 Consumer reporting agency request for claims data from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Status: in_force

Upon the request of a consumer reporting agency, as defined by the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 1681 et seq., which consumer reporting agency is in compliance with the confidentiality requirements of such act, the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation shall electronically report claims data and histories to such consumer reporting agency which maintains a database of similar data for use in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving a consumer.

History: s. 28, ch. 2008-220; s. 85, ch. 2009-21.
Fla. Stat. § 159.49 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part III / Section 159.49
159.49 Credit of state or political subdivision not pledge.
Status: in_force

(1) The revenue bonds issued by the authority shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of any authority or county or of the state or any political subdivision, and such revenue bonds or debt obligations shall be payable solely from revenues derived from the sale, operation, or leasing of a project or projects or other payments received under financing agreements with respect thereto.

(2) All bonds issued under the provisions of ss. 159.44-159.53, regardless of form or terms, are declared to have all the qualities and incidents, including negotiability, of investment securities under the Uniform Commercial Code.

(3) Bonds may be issued under the provisions of ss. 159.44-159.53 without obtaining, except as otherwise provided in said sections, the consent of any department, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the state and without any other proceedings or the happening of any conditions except those which are specifically required by the provisions of the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or the trust agreement securing the same.

History: s. 6, ch. 70-229; s. 16, ch. 80-287.
Fla. Stat. § 132.36 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 132 / Section 132.36
132.36 Refunding bond resolution; form and contents.
Status: in_force

(1) The issuance of general obligation refunding bonds shall be authorized by a refunding bond resolution. Each such resolution shall contain, in substance, at least the following: (a) The maximum principal amount of general obligation refunding bonds authorized to be issued pursuant thereto. (b) A determination that such maximum principal amount of general obligation refunding bonds does not exceed the limitation imposed by s. 132.35. (c) Identification of the outstanding general obligation bonds to be refunded. (d) The financial plan for the refunding proposed, showing the sources and amounts of all moneys required to accomplish such refunding; containing an estimate of the present value of the total debt service savings anticipated, computed in accordance with s. 132.35(2); and containing a statement that the general obligation refunding bonds will bear a lower net average interest cost rate than the general obligation bonds to be refunded.

(2) Without the assent of the electors, the refunding bond resolution may pledge to the payment of principal and interest of general obligation refunding bonds or to a sinking fund for such bonds only: (a) Such revenue or other security as is pledged to the payment of the general obligation bonds to be refunded; (b) To the extent required by the refunding financial plan, all or a portion of the principal of and the interest on the moneys held in escrow by the escrow agent; and (c) Such other revenue or security as may otherwise be pledged by the unit without assent of the electors for and toward the payment of its general obligation bonds.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-181.
Fla. Stat. § 373.1131 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.1131
373.1131 Consolidated action on permits.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the implementation of specific authority granted by this chapter, or whenever delegation of another program requiring permits or other authorizations, would result in the department or a water management district processing two or more separate permits or other authorizations for the same activity or project, the department or governing board may procedurally consolidate such separate permits or other authorizations by establishing a single application, permit application fee, noticing procedure, schedule for agency review, and final agency action on the consolidated permit or other authorization.

(2) Procedures to consolidate permitting actions under this section do not constitute rules within the meaning of s. 120.52.

(3) Whenever two or more permits or other authorizations for aquaculture activities have been consolidated into a single process, responsibility for permitting or authorizing such activities shall not be delegated to any unit of local government pursuant to s. 373.103.

History: s. 17, ch. 96-247.
Fla. Stat. § 687.125 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 687 / Section 687.125
687.125 Compounding of interest.
Status: in_force

Interest or finance charges on any loan or extension of credit secured by a mortgage which contains a provision for the compounding of interest may be compounded provided the total amount of interest received by the lender as a result of such compounding, including interest upon interest, produces an effective yield which does not exceed any interest rate limitation imposed by applicable law.

History: s. 47, ch. 82-214.
Fla. Stat. § 189.06 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 189 / Part VI / Section 189.06
189.06 Legislative intent; centralized location.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature through the adoption of this chapter to have one centralized location for all legislation governing special districts and to:

(1) Improve the enforcement of statutes currently in place that help ensure the accountability of special districts to state and local governments.

(2) Improve communication and coordination between state agencies with respect to required special district reporting and state monitoring.

(3) Improve communication and coordination between special districts and other local entities with respect to ad valorem taxation, non-ad valorem assessment collection, special district elections, and local government comprehensive planning.

(4) Move toward greater uniformity in special district elections and non-ad valorem assessment collection procedures at the local level without hampering the efficiency and effectiveness of the current procedures.

(5) Clarify special district definitions and creation methods in order to ensure consistent application of those definitions and creation methods across all levels of government.

(6) Specify in general law the essential components of any new type of special district.

(7) Specify in general law the essential components of a charter for a new special district.

(8) Encourage the creation of municipal service taxing units and municipal service benefit units for providing municipal services in unincorporated areas of each county.

History: s. 2, ch. 89-169; s. 8, ch. 2014-22.
Fla. Stat. § 947.20 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.20
947.20 Rules of commission.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt general rules on the terms and conditions of parole and what shall constitute the violation thereof and may make special rules to govern particular cases. Such rules, both general and special, may include, among other things, a requirement that the parolee shall not leave the state or any definite area in Florida without the consent of the commission; that the parolee shall contribute to the support of her or his dependents to the best of her or his ability; that the parolee shall make reparation or restitution for her or his crime; that the parolee shall not associate with persons engaged in criminal activity; and that the parolee shall carry out the instructions of her or his parole supervisor and, in general, comport herself or himself in accordance with the terms and conditions of her or his parole.

History: s. 15, ch. 20519, 1941; s. 18, ch. 78-417; s. 34, ch. 83-131; s. 37, ch. 86-183; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; s. 20, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 1679, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 336.048 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 336 / Section 336.048
336.048 Temporary closing traveling lane of road.
Status: in_force

Whenever any road on the county road or city street system is repaired, reconstructed, or otherwise altered in a manner that necessitates the closing of one or more traveling lanes of the road for a period of time exceeding 2 hours, the party performing such work shall give notice to the appropriate local law enforcement agency within whose jurisdiction such road is located prior to commencing work on the project. However, when the closing of one or more lanes is required because of emergency conditions, such notice shall be waived.

History: s. 2, ch. 86-37; s. 38, ch. 91-221.
Fla. Stat. § 559.92201 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part IX / Section 559.92201
559.92201 Rulemaking power.
Status: in_force

The department has the authority to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to implement this part.

History: s. 29, ch. 97-250.
Fla. Stat. § 461.009 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 461 / Section 461.009
461.009 Itemized patient billing.
Status: in_force

Whenever a podiatric physician licensed under this chapter renders professional services to a patient, the podiatric physician is required, upon request, to 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 podiatric physician’s next regular billing cycle which follows the fifth day after rendering of professional services. A podiatric physician may not condition the furnishing of an itemized statement upon prior payment of the bill.

History: s. 6, ch. 79-198; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 203, ch. 98-166.
Fla. Stat. § 265.281 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 265 / Section 265.281
265.281 Florida Arts and Culture Act; short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 265.281-265.703 may be cited as the “Florida Arts and Culture Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 80-319; s. 3, ch. 2009-72; s. 4, ch. 2021-71.
Fla. Stat. § 7.15 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.15
7.15 Dixie County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Dixie County are as follows: Beginning at a point where township line between townships seven and eight south, intersects the Suwannee River, thence southerly down the thread of the main stream of said Suwannee River to the Gulf of America; thence along said Gulf of America, including the waters of said gulf within the jurisdiction of the State of Florida, to the mouth of the Steinhatchee River; thence northerly along the thread of the said Steinhatchee River to the point where it is intersected by the section line between sections fifteen and sixteen, in township eight, south of range ten east; thence north on said section line and other sections to the township line between townships seven and eight south; thence east on said township line dividing townships seven and eight south, to the point of beginning.

History: s. 1, ch. 8514, 1921; CGL 69; s. 5, ch. 2025-8.
Fla. Stat. § 496.4055 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 496 / Section 496.4055
496.4055 Charitable organization or sponsor board duties.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “conflict of interest transaction” means a transaction between a charitable organization or sponsor and another party in which a director, officer, or trustee of the charitable organization or sponsor has a direct or indirect financial interest. The term includes, but is not limited to, the sale, lease, or exchange of property to or from the charitable organization or sponsor; the lending of moneys to or borrowing of moneys from the charitable organization or sponsor; and the payment of compensation for services provided to or from the charitable organization or sponsor.

(2) The board of directors, or an authorized committee thereof, of a charitable organization or sponsor required to register with the department under s. 496.405 shall adopt a policy regarding conflict of interest transactions. The policy shall require annual certification of compliance with the policy by all directors, officers, and trustees of the charitable organization. A copy of the annual certification shall be submitted to the department with the annual registration statement required by s. 496.405.

History: s. 7, ch. 2014-122; s. 44, ch. 2024-137; s. 87, ch. 2025-22.
Fla. Stat. § 406.51 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 406 / Part II / Section 406.51
406.51 Final disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans; contract requirements.
Status: in_force

Any contract by a local governmental entity for the final disposition of unclaimed remains must provide for compliance with s. 406.50(2) and require that the procedures in 38 C.F.R. s. 38.620, relating to disposition of unclaimed deceased veterans, are followed.

History: s. 2, ch. 2002-204; s. 43, ch. 2003-1; s. 7, ch. 2013-138.