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Fla. Stat. § 14.33 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 14 / Section 14.33
14.33 Medal of Heroism.
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor may award a Medal of Heroism of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, as defined in s. 943.10(14); a firefighter, as defined in s. 112.191(1)(b); an emergency medical technician, as defined in s. 401.23; or a paramedic, as defined in s. 401.23. A recipient must have distinguished himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity, must have risked his or her life deliberately above and beyond the call of duty while performing duty in his or her respective position, and must have engaged in hazardous or perilous activities to preserve lives with the knowledge that such activities might result in great personal harm.

(2) A candidate or person seeking to nominate a candidate for the award must make written application to the Governor. The Governor may refer an application to any public or private entity for advice and recommendations regarding the application.

History: s. 1, ch. 2003-51; s. 5, ch. 2022-35.
Fla. Stat. § 415.1099 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 415 / Section 415.1099
415.1099 Court and witness fees not allowed.
Status: in_force

In all proceedings under ss. 415.101-415.113, court fees must not be charged to the department; to any party to a petition; to any legal custodian of records, documents, or persons; or to any adult named in a summons. In a proceeding under ss. 415.101-415.113, witness fees are not allowed to the department; to any party to a petition; to any legal custodian of records, documents, or persons; or to any adult named in a summons.

History: s. 108, ch. 95-418.
Fla. Stat. § 282.603 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 282 / Part II / Section 282.603
282.603 Access to electronic and information technology for persons with disabilities; undue burden; limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) Each state agency shall develop, procure, maintain, and use accessible electronic information and information technology acquired on or after July 1, 2006, that conforms to the applicable provisions set forth by s. 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and 29 U.S.C. s. 794(d), including the regulations set forth under 36 C.F.R. part 1194, except when compliance with this section imposes an undue burden; however, in such instance, a state agency must provide individuals with disabilities with the information and data involved by an alternative method of access that allows the individual to use the information and data.

(2) This section does not require a state agency to install specific accessibility-related software or attach an assistive technology device at a work station of a state employee who is not an individual with a disability.

(3) This section does not require a state agency, when providing the public with access to information or data through electronic information technology, to make products owned by the state agency available for access and use by individuals with disabilities at a location other than the location at which the electronic information and information technology are normally provided to the public. This section does not require a state agency to purchase products for access and use by individuals with disabilities at a location other than at the location where the electronic information and information technology are normally provided to the public.

History: s. 73, ch. 2006-227.
Fla. Stat. § 951.033 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 951 / Section 951.033
951.033 Income and assets; payment of subsistence costs.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that there is an urgent need to alleviate the increasing financial burdens on local subdivisions of the state caused by the expenses of incarcerating prisoners. In addition to a prisoner’s cash account on deposit in local detention facilities, many prisoners have sources of income and assets outside of the facility, which may include bank accounts, inheritances, real estate, social security payments, veteran’s payments, and other types of financial resources.

(2) The local detention facility shall determine the financial status of prisoners for the purpose of paying from their income and assets all or a fair portion of their daily subsistence costs. In determining the financial status of prisoners, any income exempt by state or federal law shall be excluded. Consideration shall be given to the prisoner’s ability to pay, the liability or potential liability of the prisoner to the victim or guardian or the estate of the victim, and his or her dependents.

(3) The chief correctional officer of a local subdivision may direct a prisoner to pay for all or a fair portion of daily subsistence costs. A prisoner is entitled to reasonable advance notice of the assessment and shall be afforded an opportunity to present reasons for opposition to the assessment.

(4) An order from the chief correctional officer directing payment of all or a fair portion of a prisoner’s daily subsistence costs may survive against the estate of the sentenced prisoner.

(5) The chief correctional officer may seek payment for the prisoner’s subsistence costs from: (a) The prisoner’s cash account on deposit at the facility; or (b) A civil restitution lien on the prisoner’s cash account on deposit at the facility or on other personal property.

(6) If the prisoner’s cash account at the local detention facility does not contain sufficient funds to cover subsistence costs, the chief correctional officer may place a civil restitution lien against the prisoner’s cash account or other personal property. A civil restitution lien may continue for a period of 3 years and applies to the cash account of any prisoner who is reincarcerated within the county in which the civil restitution lien was originated.

History: s. 21, ch. 96-312.
Fla. Stat. § 77.17 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 77 / Section 77.17
77.17 Compensation to garnishee.
Status: in_force

The garnishee shall be allowed the pay of a witness for the garnishee’s attendance out of the debt owed to defendant or the property in the garnishee’s possession. If there is no debt or property in the garnishee’s possession, the allowance shall be against plaintiff.

History: s. 7, ch. 43, 1845; RS 1678; GS 2142; RGS 3444; CGL 5297; s. 27, ch. 67-254; s. 396, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 154.211 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part III / Section 154.211
154.211 Payment of expenses.
Status: in_force

All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of this part shall be payable solely from funds provided under the provisions of this part, and no liability or obligation shall be incurred by an authority, a local agency, or the state hereunder beyond the extent to which moneys shall have been provided under the provisions of this part.

History: s. 6, ch. 74-323.
Fla. Stat. § 287.075 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 287 / Part I / Section 287.075
287.075 Materially interested contractor; prohibition on certain activities.
Status: in_force

A contractor, as defined in this chapter, or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, may not knowingly participate, through decision, approval, disapproval, or preparation of any part of a purchase request, investigation, or audit, in the procurement of commodities or contractual services by a state agency from an entity in which the contractor, or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, has a material interest.

History: s. 8, ch. 2006-224.
Fla. Stat. § 328.66 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part II / Section 328.66
328.66 County and municipality optional registration fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Any county may impose an annual registration fee on vessels registered, operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state within its jurisdiction. This fee shall be 50 percent of the applicable state registration fee as provided in s. 328.72(1) and not the reduced vessel registration fee specified in s. 328.72(18). However, the first $1 of every registration imposed under this subsection shall be remitted to the state for deposit in the Save the Manatee Trust Fund created within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and shall be used only for the purposes specified in s. 379.2431(4). All other moneys received from such fee shall be expended for the patrol, regulation, and maintenance of the lakes, rivers, and waters and for other boating-related activities of such municipality or county. A municipality that was imposing a registration fee before April 1, 1984, may continue to levy such fee, notwithstanding the provisions of this section.

(2) Any county which imposes an annual registration fee may establish, by interlocal agreement with one or more of the municipalities located in the county, a distribution formula for dividing the proceeds of the fee or for use of the funds for boating-related projects located within the county or the municipality or municipalities, or the county and the municipality or municipalities.

History: s. 22, ch. 99-289; s. 28, ch. 2000-362; s. 197, ch. 2008-247; s. 28, ch. 2009-86; s. 3, ch. 2016-126.
Fla. Stat. § 374.982 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 374 / Part II / Section 374.982
374.982 District.
Status: in_force

An independent special taxing district to be known as the “Florida Inland Navigation District” is hereby created. The territorial boundaries of the district shall be the counties of Nassau, Duval, St. Johns, Flagler, Volusia, Brevard, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade. For purposes of this chapter, the term “district” means the Florida Inland Navigation District and the term “board” means the Board of Commissioners of the Florida Inland Navigation District.

History: s. 2, ch. 96-425; s. 1, ch. 2004-15.
Fla. Stat. § 561.55 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 561 / Section 561.55
561.55 Manufacturers’, distributors’, brokers’, sales agents’, importers’, vendors’, and exporters’ records and reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Each manufacturer, distributor, broker, sales agent, importer, and exporter shall keep a complete and accurate record and make reports showing the amount of: (a) Beverages manufactured or sold within the state and to whom sold; (b) Beverages imported from beyond the limits of the state and to whom sold; (c) Beverages exported beyond the limits of the state, to whom sold, the place where sold, and the address of the person to whom sold.

(2) Each manufacturer, distributor, broker, sales agent, and importer shall make a full and complete report by the 10th day of each month for the previous calendar month. The report must be made on forms prepared by the division and filed with the division through the division’s electronic data submission system.

(3)(a) Each manufacturer, distributor, broker, agent, and importer licensed under the Beverage Law shall maintain and keep for a period of 3 years at the licensed place of business such records of alcoholic beverages received, sold, or delivered within or without this state as may be required by the division. (b) Each vendor shall keep records of all purchases and other acquisitions of alcoholic beverages for a period of 3 years.

(4) Each registered exporter shall supply to the division copies of all certified reports pertaining to transporting, warehousing, and exporting alcoholic beverages prepared for the Federal Government with all supporting documents.

History: s. 4, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(230); s. 31, ch. 57-420; s. 3, ch. 61-219; s. 12, ch. 63-562; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 17, ch. 81-158; s. 17, ch. 91-60; s. 18, ch. 2021-135.
Fla. Stat. § 252.32 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 252 / Part I / Section 252.32
252.32 Policy and purpose.
Status: in_force

(1) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies and disasters resulting from natural, technological, or manmade causes; in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with, reduce vulnerability to, and recover from such emergencies and disasters; to provide for the common defense and to protect the public peace, health, and safety; and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, it is hereby found and declared to be necessary: (a) To create a state emergency management agency to be known as the “Division of Emergency Management,” to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the Federal Government and the governments of other states. (b) To confer upon the Governor, the Division of Emergency Management, and the governing body of each political subdivision of the state the emergency powers provided herein. (c) To provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the Federal Government with respect to carrying out all emergency management functions and responsibilities. (d) To authorize the establishment of such organizations and the development and employment of such measures as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of ss. 252.31-252.90. (e) To provide the means to assist in the prevention or mitigation of emergencies which may be caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and regulation of, public and private facilities and land use.

(2) It is further declared to be the purpose of ss. 252.31-252.90 and the policy of the state that all emergency management functions of the state be coordinated to the maximum extent with comparable functions of the Federal Government, including its various departments, agencies of other states and localities, and private agencies of every type, to the end that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the workforce, resources, and facilities of the nation for dealing with any emergency that may occur.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 18, ch. 81-169; s. 14, ch. 83-334; s. 6, ch. 84-241; s. 9, ch. 93-211; s. 127, ch. 95-148; s. 30, ch. 2001-61.
Fla. Stat. § 48.183 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 48 / Section 48.183
48.183 Service of process in action for possession of premises.
Status: in_force

(1) In an action for possession of any residential premises, including those under chapters 83, 723, and 513, or nonresidential premises, if the tenant cannot be found in the county or there is no person 15 years of age or older residing at the tenant’s usual place of abode in the county after at least two attempts to obtain service as provided above in this subsection, summons may be served by attaching a copy to a conspicuous place on the property described in the complaint or summons. The minimum time delay between the two attempts to obtain service shall be 6 hours. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting service of process on a tenant as is otherwise provided on defendants in civil cases.

(2) If a landlord causes or anticipates causing a defendant to be served with a summons and complaint solely by attaching them to some conspicuous place on the property described in the complaint or summons, the landlord shall provide the clerk of the court with an additional copy of the complaint and a prestamped envelope addressed to the defendant at the premises involved in the proceeding. The clerk of the court shall immediately mail the copy of the summons and complaint by first-class mail, note the fact of mailing in the docket, and file a certificate in the court file of the fact and date of mailing. Service shall be effective on the date of posting or mailing, whichever occurs later, and at least 5 days must elapse from the date of service before a judgment for final removal of the defendant may be entered.

History: s. 4, ch. 73-330; s. 1, ch. 75-34; s. 1, ch. 83-39; s. 2, ch. 84-339; s. 4, ch. 87-405; s. 1, ch. 88-379; s. 3, ch. 94-170; s. 2, ch. 98-410; s. 1, ch. 2003-263.
Fla. Stat. § 39.8297 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part XI / Section 39.8297
39.8297 County funding for guardian ad litem employees.
Status: in_force

(1) A county and the executive director of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office may enter into an agreement by which the county agrees to provide funds to the local guardian ad litem office in order to employ persons who will assist in the operation of the guardian ad litem office in the county.

(2) The agreement, at a minimum, must provide that: (a) Funding for the persons who are employed will be provided on at least a fiscal-year basis. (b) The persons who are employed will be hired, supervised, managed, and terminated by the executive director of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office. The statewide office is responsible for compliance with all requirements of federal and state employment laws, and shall fully indemnify the county from any liability under such laws, as authorized by s. 768.28(19), to the extent such liability is the result of the acts or omissions of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office or its agents or employees. (c) The county is the employer for purposes of s. 440.10 and chapter 443. (d) Employees funded by the county under this section and other county employees may be aggregated for purposes of a flexible benefits plan pursuant to s. 125 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (e) Persons employed under this section may be terminated after a substantial breach of the agreement or because funding to the guardian ad litem office has expired.

(3) Persons employed under this section may not be counted in a formula or similar process used by the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office to measure personnel needs of a judicial circuit’s guardian ad litem office.

(4) Agreements created pursuant to this section do not obligate the state to allocate funds to a county to employ persons in the guardian ad litem office.

History: s. 6, ch. 2012-123; s. 34, ch. 2024-70.
Fla. Stat. § 552.23 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 552 / Section 552.23
552.23 Injunction.
Status: in_force

In addition to the penalties and other enforcement provisions of this chapter, in the event any person engaged in any of the activities covered by this chapter shall violate any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted or promulgated in pursuance thereto, the division is authorized to resort to proceedings for injunction in the circuit court of the county where such person shall reside or have her or his or its principal place of business, and therein apply for such temporary and permanent orders as the division may deem necessary to restrain such person from engaging in any such activities, until such person shall have complied with the provisions of this chapter and such rules and regulations.

History: s. 16, ch. 65-59; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 22, ch. 77-84; s. 797, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 450.35 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 450 / Part III / Section 450.35
450.35 Certain contracts or employment prohibited.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to contract with or employ any farm labor contractor as defined in this act, for matters relating to farm labor, until the labor contractor displays to him or her a current certificate of registration issued by the department pursuant to the requirements of this part. A violation of this section is subject to the penalties provided for violations in s. 450.38(1).

History: s. 9, ch. 71-234; s. 1, ch. 77-25; s. 6, ch. 83-42; s. 178, ch. 97-103; s. 147, ch. 2000-165; s. 17, ch. 2004-64.
Fla. Stat. § 155.4011 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 155 / Section 155.4011
155.4011 Conflicts.
Status: in_force

To the extent that any general or special law is inconsistent with or otherwise in conflict with ch. 2012-66, Laws of Florida, such conflicting provisions are specifically superseded by ch. 2012-66, Laws of Florida. A special tax district, public hospital, or municipal hospital is not exempt from ch. 2012-66, Laws of Florida.

History: s. 3, ch. 2012-66.
Fla. Stat. § 570.75 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part III / Section 570.75
570.75 Agricultural Economic Development Program; legislative intent.
Status: in_force

There is created within the department the Agricultural Economic Development Program. The purpose of this program shall be to promote and coordinate efficient and beneficial agricultural economic development within agriculturally depressed areas of the state.

History: ss. 3, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 76, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 489.114 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part I / Section 489.114
489.114 Evidence of workers’ compensation coverage.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in s. 489.115(5)(d), any person, business organization, or qualifying agent engaged in the business of contracting in this state and certified or registered under this part shall, as a condition precedent to the issuance or renewal of a certificate or registration of the contractor, provide to the Construction Industry Licensing Board, as provided by board rule, evidence of workers’ compensation coverage pursuant to chapter 440. In the event that the Division of Workers’ Compensation of the Department of Financial Services receives notice of the cancellation of a policy of workers’ compensation insurance insuring a person or entity governed by this section, the Division of Workers’ Compensation shall certify and identify all persons or entities by certification or registration license number to the department after verification is made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation that persons or entities governed by this section are no longer covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Such certification and verification by the Division of Workers’ Compensation may result from records furnished to the Division of Workers’ Compensation by the persons or entities governed by this section or an investigation completed by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The department shall notify the persons or entities governed by this section who have been determined to be in noncompliance with chapter 440, and the persons or entities notified shall provide certification of compliance with chapter 440 to the department and pay an administrative fine in the amount of $500. The failure to maintain workers’ compensation coverage as required by law shall be grounds for the board to revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance or renewal of a certificate or registration of the contractor under the provisions of s. 489.129.

History: s. 29, ch. 89-289; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 47, ch. 90-201; s. 45, ch. 91-1; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 9, ch. 93-166; s. 7, ch. 97-228; s. 30, ch. 2001-91; s. 17, ch. 2002-236; s. 508, ch. 2003-261; s. 28, ch. 2009-195.
Fla. Stat. § 655.933 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 655 / Section 655.933
655.933 Access by fiduciaries.
Status: in_force

If a safe-deposit box is made available by a lessor to one or more persons acting as fiduciaries, the lessor may, except as otherwise expressly provided in the lease or the writings pursuant to which such fiduciaries are acting, allow access thereto as follows:

(1) By any one or more of the persons acting as personal representatives.

(2) By any one or more of the persons otherwise acting as fiduciaries if authorized in writing, which writing is signed by all other persons so acting.

(3) By any agent authorized in writing, which writing is signed by all persons acting as fiduciaries.

History: s. 63, ch. 92-303.
Fla. Stat. § 744.373 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VI / Section 744.373
744.373 Production of property.
Status: in_force

On the petition of a creditor or other interested person, including the ward, or on its own motion, the court may require a guardian of the property to produce satisfactory evidence that the property of the ward for which the guardian is responsible is in the guardian’s possession or under her or his control. If it deems it necessary or proper, the court may order the guardian to produce the property for the inspection of the creditor, another interested person, the ward, or the court.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 17, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 71, ch. 89-96; s. 44, ch. 90-271; s. 1094, ch. 97-102.