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Fla. Stat. § 836.05 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 836 / Section 836.05
836.05 Threats; extortion.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever, either verbally or by a written or printed communication, maliciously threatens to accuse another of any crime or offense, or by such communication maliciously threatens an injury to the person, property or reputation of another, or maliciously threatens to expose another to disgrace, or to expose any secret affecting another, or to impute any deformity or lack of chastity to another, with intent thereby to extort money or any pecuniary advantage whatsoever, or with intent to compel the person so threatened, or any other person, to do any act or refrain from doing any act against his or her will, commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) A person who commits a violation of subsection (1) and at the time of the violation is acting as a foreign agent, as defined in s. 812.081(1), with the intent of benefiting a foreign country of concern, as defined in s. 692.201, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 42, sub-ch. 3, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2420; GS 3261; RGS 5092; CGL 7194; s. 1, ch. 57-254; s. 991, ch. 71-136; s. 1307, ch. 97-102; s. 11, ch. 2023-33.
Fla. Stat. § 947.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.03
947.03 Commissioners; tenure and removal.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the expiration of the term of any member of the commission, a successor shall be appointed by the Governor and Cabinet for a term of 6 years, unless otherwise provided by law. No person is eligible to be appointed for more than two consecutive 6-year terms.

(2) Vacancies in the membership of the commission shall be filled by the Governor and Cabinet for the unexpired term in the manner provided for in s. 947.02.

(3) Each member appointed by the Governor and Cabinet is accountable to the Governor and Cabinet for the proper performance of the duties of his or her office. The Governor and Cabinet may remove from office any such member for malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetence, or permanent inability to perform official duties or for pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being found guilty of, a felony. All such removals shall be submitted to the Senate for its consent as provided by the constitution.

History: s. 1, ch. 20519, 1941; s. 3, ch. 65-453; s. 6, ch. 69-216; s. 33, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 79-42; ss. 25, 34, ch. 83-131; ss. 26, 37, ch. 86-183; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; ss. 10, 20, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 15, ch. 96-422; s. 1870, ch. 97-102; s. 5, ch. 2000-328.
Fla. Stat. § 55.081 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 55 / Section 55.081
55.081 Statute of limitations, lien of judgment.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of s. 55.10, no judgment, order, or decree of any court shall be a lien upon real or personal property within the state after the expiration of 20 years from the date of the entry of such judgment, order, or decree.

History: s. 1, ch. 29954, 1955; s. 9, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 87-67.
Fla. Stat. § 112.195 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part I / Section 112.195
112.195 Florida Medal of Valor and Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) There is created the Florida Medal of Valor for first responders as defined in s. 112.1815 and related personnel. The medal may be awarded only to a first responder or related personnel who goes above and beyond the call of duty to save the life of an individual. (b) There is created the Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal. The medal shall be awarded to a law enforcement officer, firefighter, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer who is injured in the line of duty.

(2) The Governor, or his or her designee, may present the awards. The awards shall be issued and administered through the Department of Law Enforcement. A resident of this state or an employing agency in this state must apply for the Florida Medal of Valor or the Florida Blue/Red Heart Medal on behalf of the potential recipient.

(3)(a) An application for a medal under this section must be considered and acted upon by a board charged with the duty of evaluating the appropriateness of the application. The board shall be composed of five members as follows: 1. Three members appointed by the Governor. 2. One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 3. One member appointed by the President of the Senate. (b) Members of the board shall serve 2-year terms. Any vacancy on the board must be filled within 3 months. At least three board members must be active, retired, or former law enforcement officers or firefighters.

History: s. 2, ch. 2025-176.
Fla. Stat. § 364.3375 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 364 / Section 364.3375
364.3375 Pay telephone service providers.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A person may not provide pay telephone service without first obtaining from the commission a certificate of authority or necessity to provide such service, except that the certification provisions of this subsection do not apply to a local exchange telecommunications company providing pay telephone service. (b) In granting such certificate the commission, if it finds that the action is consistent with the public interest, may exempt a pay telephone provider from some or all of the requirements of this chapter. However, the commission may exempt a pay telephone provider from this section only to prevent fraud or if it finds the exemption to be in the public interest. (c) A certificate authorizes the pay telephone provider to provide services statewide and to provide access to both local and intrastate interexchange pay telephone service, except that the commission may limit the type of calls that can be handled.

(2) Each pay telephone station shall: (a) Receive and permit coin-free access to the universal emergency telephone number “911” where operable or to a local exchange company toll operator. (b) Receive and provide coin-free or coin-return access to local directory assistance and the telephone number of the person responsible for repair service. (c) Designate a party responsible for processing refunds to customers. (d) Be equipped with a legible sign, card, or plate of reasonable permanence which provides information determined by the commission, by rule, to adequately inform the end user. (e) Be eligible to subscribe to flat-rate, single-line business local exchange services.

(3) Each pay telephone station which provides access to any interexchange telecommunications company shall provide access to all locally available interexchange telecommunications companies and shall provide for the completion of international telephone calls under terms and conditions as determined by the commission. The commission may grant limited waivers of this provision to pay telephone companies to prevent fraud or as otherwise determined in the public interest.

History: ss. 35, 49, ch. 90-244; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 92-126; s. 24, ch. 95-403; s. 34, ch. 2011-36.
Fla. Stat. § 627.656 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VII / Section 627.656
627.656 Additional groups.
Status: in_force

(1) A group of individuals, other than the groups defined in s. 627.556, may be insured under a policy issued to any person or organization to which a policy of group life insurance may be issued or delivered in this state to insure any class or classes of individuals for health insurance that could be insured under such group life policy. Any such policy may insure the spouse and dependent children with or without the employee being insured.

(2) A credit union group, as defined in s. 627.556, may purchase health insurance for its members under a policy issued to the credit union. The benefits shall be limited to a maximum of $10,000.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-377; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 503, 523, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 106.161 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.161
106.161 Air time available at the lowest unit rate.
Status: in_force

To the extent permitted by federal law, all broadcast radio and television stations and all cable television stations shall make air time available to candidates for public office at the lowest unit rate.

History: s. 35, ch. 91-107.
Fla. Stat. § 39.0134 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part I / Section 39.0134
39.0134 Appointed counsel; compensation.
Status: in_force

(1) If counsel is entitled to receive compensation for representation pursuant to a court appointment in a dependency proceeding or a termination of parental rights proceeding pursuant to this chapter, compensation shall be paid in accordance with s. 27.5304. The state may acquire and enforce a lien upon court-ordered payment of attorney’s fees and costs in the same manner prescribed in s. 938.29.

(2)(a) A parent whose child is dependent, regardless of whether adjudication was withheld, or whose parental rights are terminated and who has received the assistance of the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel, or any other court-appointed attorney, or who has received due process services after being found indigent for costs, shall be liable for payment of the assessed application fee under s. 57.082, together with reasonable attorney’s fees and costs as determined by the court. (b) If reasonable attorney’s fees or costs are assessed, the court, at its discretion, may make payment of the fees or costs part of any case plan in dependency proceedings. However, a case plan may not remain open for the sole issue of payment of attorney’s fees or costs. At the court’s discretion, a lien upon court-ordered payment of attorney’s fees and costs may be ordered by the court and enforced in the same manner prescribed in s. 938.29. (c) The clerk of the court shall transfer monthly all attorney’s fees and costs collected under this subsection to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the Indigent Civil Defense Trust Fund, to be used as appropriated by the Legislature and consistent with s. 27.5111.

History: s. 12, ch. 84-311; s. 9, ch. 87-289; s. 28, ch. 98-403; s. 9, ch. 99-193; s. 57, ch. 2003-402; s. 36, ch. 2004-265; s. 19, ch. 2010-162; s. 2, ch. 2016-10.
Fla. Stat. § 744.2108 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part II / Section 744.2108
744.2108 Eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person or organization that has not been awarded a grant must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible to receive a grant: (a) The applicant must meet or directly employ staff that meet the minimum qualifications for a public guardian under this chapter. (b) The applicant must have already been appointed by, or is pending appointment by, the Office of Public and Professional Guardians to become an office of public guardian in this state.

(2) Any person or organization that has been awarded a grant must meet all of the following conditions to be eligible to receive another grant: (a) The applicant must meet or directly employ staff that meet the minimum qualifications for a public guardian under this chapter. (b) The applicant must have been appointed by, or is pending reappointment by, the Office of Public and Professional Guardians to be an office of public guardian in this state. (c) The applicant must have achieved a satisfactory monitoring score during the applicant’s most recent evaluation.

History: s. 5, ch. 2004-260; s. 25, ch. 2016-40.
Fla. Stat. § 17.011 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 17 / Section 17.011
17.011 Assistant Chief Financial Officer.
Status: in_force

The Chief Financial Officer of the state may appoint an assistant Chief Financial Officer to hold office during the pleasure of the Chief Financial Officer.

History: s. 2, ch. 67-424; s. 14, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 489.523 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part II / Section 489.523
489.523 Emergency registration upon death of contractor.
Status: in_force

If an incomplete contract exists at the time of death of a contractor, the contract may be completed by any person even though not certified. The person shall notify the appropriate board, within 30 days after the death of the contractor, of his or her name and address, knowledge of the contract, and ability to complete it. If the board approves, he or she may proceed with the contract. The board shall then issue an emergency registration which shall expire upon the completion of the contract. For purposes of this section, and upon written approval of the board, an incomplete contract may be one which has been awarded to, or entered into by, the contractor before his or her death, or on which he or she was the low bidder and the contract is subsequently awarded to him or her, regardless of whether any actual work has commenced under the contract before the contractor’s death.

History: ss. 11, 17, ch. 79-272; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 13, 21, 23, ch. 88-149; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 497, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 406.55 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 406 / Part II / Section 406.55
406.55 Contracts for delivery of human remains after death prohibited.
Status: in_force

The anatomical board may not enter into any contract, oral or written, that provides for any sum of money to be paid to any living person in exchange for the delivery of that person’s remains to the anatomical board when the person dies.

History: s. 9, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 96-251; s. 10, ch. 2013-138.
Fla. Stat. § 1013.373 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1013 / Part III / Section 1013.373
1013.373 Educational facilities used for agricultural education.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local government may not adopt any ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy to prohibit, restrict, regulate, or otherwise limit any activities of public educational facilities and auxiliary facilities constructed by a board for agricultural education, for Future Farmers of America or 4-H activities, or the storage of any animal or equipment therein.

(2) Lands used for agricultural education or for Future Farmers of America or 4-H activities are considered agricultural lands pursuant to s. 193.461 and subject to s. 823.14.

History: s. 81, ch. 2025-22.
Fla. Stat. § 311.11 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 311 / Section 311.11
311.11 Seaport Employment Training Grant Program.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Commerce, in cooperation with the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council, shall establish a Seaport Employment Training Grant Program within the Department of Commerce. The Department of Commerce shall grant funds appropriated by the Legislature to the program for the purpose of stimulating and supporting seaport training and employment programs which will seek to match state and local training programs with identified job skills associated with employment opportunities in the port, maritime, and transportation industries, and for the purpose of providing such other training, educational, and information services as required to stimulate jobs in the described industries. Funds may be used for the purchase of equipment to be used for training purposes, hiring instructors, and any other purpose associated with the training program. The contribution of the Department of Commerce to any specific training program may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the program. Matching contributions may include services in kind, including, but not limited to, training instructors, equipment usage, and training facilities.

(2) The Department of Commerce shall adopt criteria to implement this section.

History: s. 12, ch. 92-277; s. 133, ch. 96-320; s. 3, ch. 96-418; s. 49, ch. 97-278; s. 230, ch. 2011-142; s. 91, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 501.122 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part I / Section 501.122
501.122 Control of nonionizing radiations; laser; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) DEFINITIONS. — For the purposes of this section: (a) “Laser” means light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, encompassing wavelengths above and below those in visual range, if produced by laser devices. (b) “Laser device” means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission. (c) “Nonionizing radiation” means electromagnetic or sound waves which do not produce or result in ionization. (d) “Ionizing radiation” means gamma and X rays, alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons, and other nuclear particles. (e) “Department” means the Department of Health.

(2) AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REGULATIONS. — Except for electrical transmission and distribution lines and substation facilities subject to regulation by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to chapter 403, the Department of Health shall adopt rules as necessary to protect the health and safety of persons exposed to laser devices and other nonionizing radiation, including the user or any others who might come in contact with such radiation. The Department of Health may: (a) Develop a program for registration of laser devices and uses and of identifying and controlling sources and uses of other nonionizing radiations. (b) Maintain liaison with, and receive information from, industry, industry associations, and other organizations or individuals relating to present or future radiation-producing products or devices. (c) Study and evaluate the degree of hazard associated with the use of laser devices or other sources of radiation. (d) Establish and prescribe performance standards for lasers and other radiation control, including requirements for radiation surveys and measurements and the methods and instruments used to perform surveys; the qualifications, duties, and training of users; the posting of warning signs and labels for facilities and devices; recordkeeping; and reports to the department, if it determines that such standards are necessary for the protection of the public health. (e) Amend or revoke any performance standard established under the provisions of this section.

(3) PENALTIES FOR USING UNREGISTERED LASER DEVICE OR PRODUCT. — (a) No person licensed to practice the healing arts, nor any other person, may use a Class III or a Class IV laser device or product as defined by federal regulations unless she or he has complied with the rules governing the registration of such devices with the department promulgated pursuant to subsection (2). (b) Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 71-189; s. 437, ch. 77-147; s. 94, ch. 83-329; s. 7, ch. 86-173; s. 54, ch. 86-186; s. 123, ch. 91-224; s. 459, ch. 94-356; s. 622, ch. 97-103; s. 42, ch. 98-151; s. 46, ch. 2000-242.
Fla. Stat. § 78.21 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 78 / Section 78.21
78.21 Judgment for defendant when goods not retained by, or redelivered to, defendant.
Status: in_force

When the property has not been retained by, or redelivered to, defendant and he or she prevails, judgment shall be entered against plaintiff for possession of the property and costs and against plaintiff for the value of the property and costs in the same manner as provided in s. 78.19 for judgment in favor of plaintiff. The value of each article of the goods replevied shall be found as directed in s. 78.19 with the same exception. The remedies provided in s. 78.20 and this section shall not preclude any other remedies available under the laws of this state.

History: s. 13, Mar. 11, 1845; RS 1725; GS 2189; RGS 3494; s. 1, ch. 9320, 1923; CGL 5347; s. 28, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 73-20; s. 412, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 501.722 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part V / Section 501.722
501.722 Public records exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) All information received by the department pursuant to a notification of a violation under this part, or received by the department pursuant to an investigation by the department or a law enforcement agency of a violation of this part, is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, until such time as the investigation is completed or ceases to be active. This exemption shall be construed in conformity with s. 119.071(2)(c).

(2) During an active investigation, information made confidential and exempt pursuant to subsection (1) may be disclosed by the department: (a) In the furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities; (b) For print, publication, or broadcast if the department determines that such release would assist in notifying the public or locating or identifying a person that the department believes to be a victim of a data breach or an improper use or disposal of customer records, except that information made confidential and exempt by subsection (3) may not be released pursuant to this paragraph; or (c) To another governmental entity in the furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities.

(3) Upon completion of an investigation or once an investigation ceases to be active, the following information received by the department shall remain confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution: (a) All information to which another public records exemption applies. (b) Personal information. (c) A computer forensic report. (d) Information that would otherwise reveal weaknesses in the data security of a controller, processor, or third party. (e) Information that would disclose the proprietary information of a controller, processor, or third party.

(4) For purposes of this section, the term “proprietary information” means information that: (a) Is owned or controlled by the controller, processor, or third party. (b) Is intended to be private and is treated by the controller, processor, or third party as private because disclosure would harm the controller, processor, or third party or its business operations. (c) Has not been disclosed except as required by law or a private agreement that provides that the information will not be released to the public. (d) Is not publicly available or otherwise readily ascertainable through proper means from another source in the same configuration as received by the department. (e) Includes: 1. Trade secrets as defined in s. 688.002. 2. Competitive interests, the disclosure of which would impair the competitive advantage of the controller, processor, or third party who is the subject of the information.

(5) This section is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2028, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

History: s. 3, ch. 2023-262.
Fla. Stat. § 30.56 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 30 / Section 30.56
30.56 Release of traffic violator on recognizance or bond; penalty for failure to appear.
Status: in_force

In all cases of arrest for traffic violations, by a sheriff or a deputy sheriff, the person arrested may in the discretion of such officer be released upon his or her own recognizance or upon bond provided said officer shall obtain from such person arrested a recognizance or, if deemed necessary, a cash bond or other sufficient security conditioned for his or her appearance before the proper tribunal of such county to answer the charge for which he or she has been arrested. Any person who is so arrested and released on his or her own recognizance by an officer and given a written summons to appear before the proper tribunal of such county to answer the charge for which arrested and who shall fail to appear or respond to such summons shall, in addition to the traffic violation charge, be guilty of a noncriminal traffic infraction subject to the penalty provided in s. 318.18(2).

History: s. 1, ch. 59-97; s. 14, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 72-244; s. 2, ch. 87-288; s. 193, ch. 95-147.