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Fla. Stat. § 944.713 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.713
944.713 Insurance against liability.
Status: in_force

(1) A bidder must provide an adequate plan of insurance against liability, including liability for violations of an inmate’s civil rights by an insurance agency licensed in this state, pursuant to chapter 287. The insurance plan shall, at a minimum, protect the department from actions of a third party, assure the private vendor’s ability to fulfill the conditions of the contract, and provide adequate protection for the department against claims arising as a result of any occurrence during the term of the contract on an occurrence basis. The adequacy of the insurance plan shall be determined, at the bidder’s expense, by an independent risk management or actuarial firm selected by the Department of Management Services. The risk management or actuarial firm selected must have demonstrated experience in assessing public liability of state government.

(2) The contract shall provide for indemnification of the state by the private vendor for any liabilities incurred up to the limits provided under s. 768.28(5). The contract shall provide that the private vendor, or the insurer of the private vendor, is liable to pay any claim or judgment for any one person which does not exceed the sum of $100,000 or any claim or judgment, or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or judgments arising out of the same incident or occurrence, does not exceed the sum of $200,000. In addition, the contractor must agree to defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the department against any and all actions, claims, damages and losses, including costs and attorney’s fees.

History: s. 16, ch. 89-526; s. 316, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.
Fla. Stat. § 545.09 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 545 / Section 545.09
545.09 Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State.
Status: in_force

Every foreign corporation, as well as every foreign association, exercising any of the powers, franchises or functions of a corporation in this state, violating any of the provisions of this chapter, is denied the right and prohibited from doing any business in this state, and the Department of Legal Affairs shall enforce this provision by bringing proper proceedings by injunction, or otherwise. The Department of State may revoke the license of any such corporation or association authorized by it to do business in this state.

History: s. 8, ch. 18031, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(467); ss. 10, 11, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 562.61 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.61
562.61 Sale, offer for sale, purchase, or use of alcohol vaporizing devices prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, the term “alcohol vaporizing device” means any device, machine, or process which mixes spirits, liquor, or other alcohol products with pure oxygen or other gas to produce a vaporized product for the purpose of consumption by inhalation.

(2) A person may not sell, offer for sale, purchase, or use an alcohol vaporizing device.

(3)(a) Any person who violates this section by selling or offering for sale an alcohol vaporizing device commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who violates this section by selling or offering for sale an alcohol vaporizing device after having been previously convicted of such an offense within the past 5 years commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (b) Any person who violates this section by purchasing or using an alcohol vaporizing device commits a noncriminal violation with a fine of $250.

(4) This section does not apply to the administration or prescription of a product that contains alcohol by a health care practitioner who is licensed under the laws of this state or another state.

History: s. 1, ch. 2006-128.
Fla. Stat. § 75.11 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 75 / Section 75.11
75.11 Stamping instruments validated.
Status: in_force

(1) Bonds or certificates, when validated under this chapter, shall have stamped or written thereon, by the proper officers of such county, municipality or district issuing them, a statement in substantially the following form: “This bond is one of a series of bonds which were validated by judgment of the Circuit Court for County, rendered on , (year) .”

(2) A certified copy of the judgment or decree shall be received as evidence in any court in this state.

History: s. 5, ch. 6868, 1915; RGS 3300; s. 5, ch. 12003, 1927; CGL 5110, 5127; s. 1, ch. 57-300; s. 25, ch. 67-254; s. 4, ch. 99-6.
Fla. Stat. § 379.246 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part II / Section 379.246
379.246 Tortugas shrimp beds; gifted and loan property.
Status: in_force

(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to take title in the name of the state to any vessel or vessels suitable for use in carrying out the inspection and patrol of the Tortugas Bed which may be offered as a gift to the state by any person, firm, corporation, or association in the shrimp industry for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this section. In the event such title is taken to such vessel or vessels, the commission is authorized to operate and keep said vessel or vessels in proper repair.

(2) The commission is further authorized to accept the temporary loan of any vessel or vessels, suitable for use in carrying out the provisions of this section, for periods not exceeding 1 year. However, the state shall not assume any liability to the owner or owners of said vessels for any damage done by said vessels to other vessels, persons, or property. In the operation of said loaned vessels, upkeep and repair shall consist only of minor repairs and routine maintenance. The owner or owners shall carry full marine insurance coverage on said loaned vessel or vessels for the duration of the period during which said vessels are operated by the state.

History: ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, ch. 57-358; s. 1, ch. 61-470; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 62, ch. 69-353; s. 1, ch. 70-163; s. 296, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 72-54; s. 1, ch. 74-1; s. 23, ch. 78-95; s. 32, ch. 79-65; s. 8, ch. 83-134; s. 2, ch. 84-121; s. 1, ch. 85-163; ss. 13, 17, ch. 85-234; s. 13, ch. 86-240; s. 22, ch. 98-227; s. 248, ch. 99-245; s. 78, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 378.501 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 378 / Part III / Section 378.501
378.501 Limestone; notice of intent to mine required.
Status: in_force

(1) No operator may begin the process of limestone resource extraction at a new mine without notifying the secretary of the intention to mine.

(2) The operator’s notice of intent to mine shall include, but not be limited to: (a) The operator’s conceptual mining plan which is comprised of such maps and other supporting documents as may be reasonably required by the department, the operator’s time schedule that assures that the reclamation process is achieved in a timely manner, and the operator’s estimated life of the mine. (b) The operator’s signed acknowledgment of the limestone reclamation performance standards provided by s. 378.503.

(3) The department shall develop by rule the required data, forms, and other information for the notice of intent to mine. The rule shall clearly state what data, forms, and other information are required and the reasons why such data, forms, and other information are required.

(4) The secretary shall notify the operator as to the sufficiency of the notice of intent to mine. The review of such notice shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of s. 378.405.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 332, ch. 94-356.
Fla. Stat. § 905.40 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 905 / Section 905.40
905.40 Payment of costs and expenses.
Status: in_force

The costs and expenses incurred by the statewide grand jury in the performance of its functions and duties shall be paid by the state out of funds appropriated to the circuit courts.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-132.
Fla. Stat. § 24.1055 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 24 / Section 24.1055
24.1055 Prohibition against sale of lottery tickets to minors; posting of signs; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) No person who is less than 18 years of age may purchase a lottery ticket by means of a machine or otherwise.

(2) Any retailer that sells lottery tickets by means of a player activated machine shall post a clear and conspicuous sign on such machine, which states the following: THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IS AGAINST FLORIDA LAW (SECTION 24.105, FLORIDA STATUTES). PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.

(3) Any person, including any vendor, who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 5, ch. 96-341.
Fla. Stat. § 63.0422 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 63 / Section 63.0422
63.0422 Prohibited conditions on adoptions; firearms and ammunition.
Status: in_force

An adoption agency or entity, whether public or private, may not:

(1) Make a determination that a person is unsuitable to adopt based on the lawful possession, storage, or use of a firearm or ammunition by any member of the adoptive home.

(2) Require an adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent to disclose information relating to a person’s lawful possession, storage, or use of a firearm or ammunition as a condition to adopt.

(3) Restrict the lawful possession, storage, or use of a firearm or ammunition as a condition for a person to adopt.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-6.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1511 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XV / Section 736.1511
736.1511 Application of Internal Revenue Code; community property classified by another jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

For purposes of the application of s. 1014(b)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. s. 1014(b)(6), as of January 1, 2021, a community property trust is considered a trust established under the community property laws of the state. Community property, as classified by a jurisdiction other than this state, which is transferred to a community property trust retains its character as community property while in the trust. If the trust is revoked and property is transferred on revocation of the trust, the community property as classified by a jurisdiction other than the state retains its character as community property to the extent otherwise provided by ss. 732.216-732.228.

History: s. 39, ch. 2021-183.
Fla. Stat. § 943.03101 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.03101
943.03101 Counter-terrorism and immigration enforcement coordination.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that with respect to counter-terrorism efforts, initial responses to acts of terrorism within or affecting this state, coordinating with and providing assistance to the Federal Government in the enforcement of federal immigration laws, and responses to immigration enforcement incidents within or affecting this state, specialized efforts of emergency management which are unique to such situations are required and that these efforts intrinsically involve very close coordination of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies with the efforts of all others involved in emergency-response efforts. In order to best provide this specialized effort, the Legislature has determined that such efforts should be coordinated by and through the Department of Law Enforcement, working closely with the Division of Emergency Management and others involved in preparation against acts of terrorism in or affecting this state, immigration enforcement incidents within or affecting this state, and in the initial response to such acts, in accordance with the state comprehensive emergency management plan prepared pursuant to s. 252.35(2)(a).

History: s. 2, ch. 2001-365; s. 1, ch. 2005-165; s. 442, ch. 2011-142; s. 14, ch. 2023-40.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0206 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0206
617.0206 Bylaws.
Status: in_force

The initial bylaws of a corporation shall be adopted by its board of directors. The power to alter, amend, or repeal the bylaws or adopt new bylaws shall be vested in the board of directors unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. The bylaws may contain any provision for the regulation and management of the affairs of the corporation not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation.

History: s. 21, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 210.16 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 210 / Part I / Section 210.16
210.16 Revocation or suspension of permit.
Status: in_force

(1) The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is given full power and authority to revoke the permit of any person receiving a permit to engage in business under this part or chapter 569 for violation of any of the provisions of this part or chapter 569.

(2) The division shall revoke the permit or permits of any person who would be ineligible to obtain a new license or renew a license by reason of any of the conditions for permitting provided in s. 210.15(1)(d)1.-6.

(3) The division may suspend for a reasonable period of time or revoke, in its discretion, the permits issued under the provisions of this part or chapter 569 to any person who has violated any other provision of this part or chapter 569.

(4) At the discretion of the wholesale dealer making the sale, credit for the sale of tobacco products may be extended to a retail dealer that has been issued a permit pursuant to chapter 569. Upon submission of proof to the division by a wholesale dealer, the division shall suspend or deny the renewal of a retail permit to any person or, if a corporation, to any officer or stockholder of the corporation who has failed to satisfy the terms of a civil judgment obtained against the person, corporation, officer, or stockholder for failure to pay for tobacco products purchased from a wholesale dealer. The permit shall remain suspended until the retail dealer submits proof to the division that it has entered into an agreed payment plan with the wholesale dealer or satisfied the civil judgment in full.

(5) No person whose permit for any place of business has been revoked shall engage in business under this part or chapter 569 at such place of business after such revocation until a new permit is issued. No person whose permit for any place of business has been revoked shall be permitted to have said permit renewed, or to obtain an additional cigarette permit for any other place of business, for a period of 2 years after the date such revocation becomes final.

(6) In addition to the suspension or revocation of permits, the division may impose civil penalties against holders of permits for violations of this part or rules and regulations relating thereto. No civil penalty so imposed shall exceed $2,500 for each offense, and all amounts collected shall be deposited with the Chief Financial Officer to the credit of the General Revenue Fund. If the holder of the permit fails to pay the civil penalty, his or her permit shall be suspended for such period of time as the division may specify.

History: s. 14, ch. 21946, 1943; s. 15, ch. 22645, 1945; s. 1, ch. 26320, 1949; s. 1, ch. 63-512; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-159; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 9, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 78-351; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 13, ch. 87-86; s. 2, ch. 91-97; s. 1100, ch. 95-147; s. 180, ch. 2003-261; s. 9, ch. 2005-228; s. 1, ch. 2012-72; s. 22, ch. 2024-178.
Fla. Stat. § 567.001 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 567 / Section 567.001
567.001 Alcoholic content of intoxicating liquors.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, any liquor, wine, or beer containing more than 6.243 percent of alcohol by volume is deemed and held to be an intoxicating liquor, wine, or beer and is subject to the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 2, ch. 84-299; s. 17, ch. 86-269.
Fla. Stat. § 6.01 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 6.01
6.01 Assent to terms of admission into the union.
Status: in_force

The State of Florida assents as by the statute approved July 25, 1845, to the terms of admission of this state into the Confederacy and Union of the United States, and to the provisions of the Acts of Congress respecting the public lands of the United States in this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 14, 1845; RS 6; GS 4; RGS 4; CGL 4.
Fla. Stat. § 409.978 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part IV / Section 409.978
409.978 Long-term care managed care program.
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to s. 409.963, the agency shall administer the long-term care managed care program described in ss. 409.978-409.985, but may delegate specific duties and responsibilities for the program to the Department of Elderly Affairs and other state agencies.

(2) The agency shall make payments for long-term care, including home and community-based services, using a managed care model. Unless otherwise specified, ss. 409.961-409.969 apply to the long-term care managed care program.

(3) The Department of Elderly Affairs shall assist the agency to develop specifications for use in the invitation to negotiate and the model contract, determine clinical eligibility for enrollment in managed long-term care plans, monitor plan performance and measure quality of service delivery, assist clients and families to address complaints with the plans, facilitate working relationships between plans and providers serving elders and disabled adults, and perform other functions specified in a memorandum of agreement.

History: s. 19, ch. 2011-134; s. 52, ch. 2016-10; s. 103, ch. 2020-2.
Fla. Stat. § 315.07 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 315 / Section 315.07
315.07 Contracts for borrowing of money.
Status: in_force

The governing body may contract with any person, firm, corporation or public body or with the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof for the borrowing of money for paying all or any part of the cost of any one or more port facilities, and any such contract may contain such terms, conditions or provisions as the governing body may determine not in conflict with the provisions of this law. The provisions of s. 315.06 applicable to bonds shall be applicable also to contracts entered into under the above provisions of this section. Any such contract may be hypothecated by the unit, and the unit may borrow money under such terms and conditions as it shall determine in anticipation of the receipt of funds under such contract.

History: s. 7, ch. 59-411.
Fla. Stat. § 570.692 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part II / Section 570.692
570.692 Florida Agricultural Legacy Learning Center.
Status: in_force

The Florida Agricultural Legacy Learning Center is designated as the legacy learning center for agriculture and rural history of this state and is established within the department.

History: s. 11, ch. 92-151; s. 101, ch. 2014-150; s. 33, ch. 2024-137.
Fla. Stat. § 717.12406 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 717 / Section 717.12406
717.12406 Joint ownership of unclaimed securities or dividends.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of determining joint ownership of unclaimed securities or dividends, the term:

(1) “TEN COM” means tenants in common.

(2) “TEN ENT” means tenants by the entireties.

(3) “JT TEN” or “JT” means joint tenants with the right of survivorship and not as tenants in common.

(4) “And” means tenants in common with each person entitled to an equal pro rata share.

(5) “Or” means that each person listed on the account is entitled to all of the funds.

History: s. 10, ch. 2005-163.
Fla. Stat. § 542.34 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.34
542.34 Discriminatory trade practices.
Status: in_force

(1) It is an unlawful trust and an unlawful restraint of trade for any person who is chartered by, or authorized to do business in, this state to: (a) Grant or accept any letter of credit, or other document which evidences the transfer of funds or credit, or enter into any contract for the exchange or purchase of commodities when the letter of credit, contract, or other document contains any provision which requires such person to discriminate against, or to certify that it has not dealt or will not deal with, any other person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, or national origin, or on the basis of a person’s lawful business associations, in order to comply with, further, or support a foreign boycott or embargo imposed by a nation other than the United States. (b) Refuse to grant or accept any letter of credit, or other document which evidences the transfer of funds or credit, or refuse to enter into any contract for the exchange of commodities, on the ground that it does not contain such a discriminatory provision or certification as is described in paragraph (a) in order to comply with, further, or support a foreign boycott or embargo imposed by a nation other than the United States. (c) Request or furnish information with regard to, or reflective of, a person’s race, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, or presence or absence on a blacklist, for the use of a foreign country or its nationals or residents, in order to comply with, further, or support a foreign boycott or embargo imposed by a nation other than the United States. (d) Request or furnish information with regard to, or reflective of, the place where commodities were not manufactured or did not originate, for the use of a foreign country or its nationals or residents, in order to comply with, further, or support a foreign boycott or embargo imposed by a nation other than the United States.

(2) This section shall not apply to foreign boycotts or embargoes imposed by the United States against other nations and shall not restrict or discourage any person or entity chartered by, or authorized to do business in, this state from supporting, enforcing, furthering, or complying with a boycott or embargo against a foreign nation imposed by the government of the United States.

(3) The prohibition against discrimination on the basis of a person’s business associations shall not include the requiring of association with particular employment or a particular group as a prerequisite to obtaining group rates or discounts on insurance, recreational activities, or other similar benefits.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-9; s. 222, ch. 79-400; s. 2, ch. 80-28; s. 5, ch. 93-218.