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Fla. Stat. § 626.745 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part II / Section 626.745
626.745 Service representatives, managing general agents; managers; activities.
Status: in_force

Individuals employed by insurers or their managers, general agents, or representatives as service representatives, and as managing general agents employed for the purpose of or engaged in assisting agents in negotiating and effecting contracts of insurance, shall engage in such activities only when licensed as or accompanied by a general lines agent duly licensed and appointed under this code.

History: s. 269, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 233, 241, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 83, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 64, ch. 2002-206; s. 26, ch. 2018-102.
Fla. Stat. § 679.705 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part VII / Section 679.705
679.705 Effectiveness of action taken before effective date.
Status: in_force

(1) If action, other than the filing of a financing statement, is taken before this act takes effect and the action would have resulted in priority of a security interest over the rights of a person who becomes a lien creditor had the security interest become enforceable before this act takes effect, the action is effective to perfect a security interest that attaches under this act within 1 year after this act takes effect. An attached security interest becomes unperfected 1 year after this act takes effect unless the security interest becomes a perfected security interest under this act before the expiration of that period.

(2) The filing of a financing statement before this act takes effect is effective to perfect a security interest to the extent the filing would satisfy the applicable requirements for perfection under this act.

(3) This act does not render ineffective an effective financing statement that, before this act takes effect, is filed and satisfies the applicable requirements for perfection under the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in s. 679.103, Florida Statutes 2000. However, except as otherwise provided in subsections (4) and (5) and s. 679.706, the financing statement ceases to be effective at the earlier of: (a) The time the financing statement would have ceased to be effective under the law of the jurisdiction in which it is filed; or (b) December 31, 2006.

(4) The filing of a continuation statement after this act takes effect does not continue the effectiveness of the financing statement filed before this act takes effect. However, upon the timely filing of a continuation statement after this act takes effect and in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in part III, the effectiveness of a financing statement filed in the same office in that jurisdiction before this act takes effect continues for the period provided by the law of that jurisdiction.

(5) Paragraph (3)(b) applies to a financing statement that, before this act takes effect, is filed against a transmitting utility and satisfies the applicable requirements for perfection under the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in s. 679.103, Florida Statutes 2000, only to the extent that part III provides that the law of a jurisdiction other than the jurisdiction in which the financing statement is filed governs perfection of a security interest in collateral covered by the financing statement.

(6) A financing statement that includes a financing statement filed before this act takes effect and a continuation statement filed after this act takes effect is effective only to the extent that it satisfies the requirements of part V for an initial financing statement.

History: s. 8, ch. 2001-198; s. 1, ch. 2006-187; s. 70, ch. 2006-213.
Fla. Stat. § 68.102 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 68 / Section 68.102
68.102 State support.
Status: in_force

Programs funded pursuant to this act shall be eligible for state support, including, but not limited to, access to the SUNCOM Network services. Accounts for SUNCOM services furnished to program eligible entities shall be billed directly to the department, as program administrator, and paid with the funding provided.

History: s. 9, ch. 2002-288.
Fla. Stat. § 472.0204 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 472 / Section 472.0204
472.0204 Address of record.
Status: in_force

(1) Each licensee of the department is solely responsible for notifying the department in writing of the licensee’s current mailing address and place of practice, as defined by rule of the board. A licensee’s failure to notify the department of a change of address constitutes a violation of this section, and the licensee may be disciplined by the board.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, service by regular mail to a licensee’s last known address of record with the department constitutes adequate and sufficient notice to the licensee for any official communication to the licensee by the board or the department except when other service is required pursuant to s. 472.033.

History: s. 21, ch. 2009-66.
Fla. Stat. § 473.3101 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 473 / Section 473.3101
473.3101 Licensure of firms or public accounting firms.
Status: in_force

(1) The following must hold a license issued under this section: (a) Any firm with an office in this state which performs services as defined in s. 473.302(8)(a); (b) Any firm with an office in this state which uses the title “CPA,” “CPA firm,” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or device tending to indicate that it is a CPA firm. The board shall define by rule what constitutes a CPA firm; or (c)1. Any firm that does not have an office in this state but performs the services described in s. 473.3141(4) for a client having its home office in this state, unless it: a. Complies with the qualifications described in s. 473.309. b. Is enrolled in a peer review program pursuant to s. 473.3125(4). c. Performs services through an individual with practice privileges under s. 473.3141. d. Lawfully performs services in a state where an individual with practice privileges granted under s. 473.3141 has his or her principal place of business. 2. The board shall define by rule what constitutes an office.

(2) An applicant for licensure under this section must file an application for licensure with the department and supply the information that the board requires. An application must be made upon the affidavit of a sole proprietor, general partner, shareholder, or member who is a certified public accountant.

(3) A firm that is not subject to the requirements of paragraph (1)(c) may perform other professional services while using the title “CPA,” “CPA firm,” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or device tending to indicate that the firm practices public accounting in this state without a license issued under this section only if: (a) It performs such services through an individual with practice privileges granted under s. 473.3141; and (b) It can lawfully do so in the state where the individual with practice privileges has his or her principal place of business.

(4) The board shall determine whether the firm or public accounting firm meets the requirements for practice and, pending that determination, may certify to the department the firm or public accounting firm for provisional licensure.

(5) Each license must be renewed every 2 years. Each firm or public accounting firm licensed under this section must notify the department within 1 month after any change in the information contained in the application on which its license is based.

History: ss. 9, 25, ch. 79-202; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 10, 11, ch. 85-9; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 17, ch. 93-110; s. 2, ch. 93-284; s. 6, ch. 98-340; s. 9, ch. 2009-54; s. 3, ch. 2015-174; s. 2, ch. 2017-148.
Fla. Stat. § 394.490 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part III / Section 394.490
394.490 Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 394.490-394.497 may be cited as the “Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 98-5.
Fla. Stat. § 625.031 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part I / Section 625.031
625.031 Assets not allowed.
Status: in_force

In addition to assets impliedly excluded by the provisions of s. 625.012, the following expressly shall not be allowed as assets in any determination of the financial condition of an insurer:

(1) Trade names, patents, agreements not to compete, and other like intangible assets.

(2) Advances (other than policy loans) to officers and directors, whether secured or not, and advances to employees, agents, and other persons on personal security only.

(3) Stock of such insurer, owned by it, or any material equity therein or loans secured thereby, or any material proportionate interest in such stock acquired or held through the ownership by such insurer of an interest in another firm, corporation, or business unit.

(4) Furniture, fixtures, furnishings, safes, vehicles, libraries, stationery, literature, and supplies, other than data processing and accounting systems authorized under s. 625.012(11), except in the case of title insurers such materials and plants as the insurer is expressly authorized to invest in under s. 625.330 and except, in the case of any insurer, such personal property as the insurer is permitted to hold pursuant to part II of this chapter, or which is acquired through foreclosure of chattel mortgages acquired pursuant to s. 625.329, or which is reasonably necessary for the maintenance and operation of real estate lawfully acquired and held by the insurer other than real estate used by it for home office, branch office, and similar purposes.

(5) The amount, if any, by which the aggregate book value of investments as carried in the ledger assets of the insurer exceeds the aggregate value thereof as determined under this code.

(6) Bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness which are secured by mortgages or deeds of trust which are in default.

(7) Prepaid and deferred expenses.

History: s. 111, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 89, 98, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 40, ch. 89-360; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 16, ch. 2001-213.
Fla. Stat. § 723.073 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 723 / Section 723.073
723.073 Conveyance by the association.
Status: in_force

(1) In the event that an association acquires a mobile home park and intends to reconvey a portion or portions of the property acquired to members of the association, the association shall record copies of its articles and bylaws and any additional covenants, restrictions, or declarations of servitude affecting the property with the clerk of the circuit court prior to the conveyance of any portion of the property to an individual member of the association. To create a mobile home cooperative after acquisition of the property, the association shall record the cooperative documents, as required by chapter 719, in the county where the property is located. The effective date of the cooperative shall be the date of the recording.

(2) An association that acquires a mobile home park pursuant to s. 723.071 is exempt from s. 719.1035 and the requirements of part VI of chapter 718 and part VI of chapter 719.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-80; s. 8, ch. 96-396.
Fla. Stat. § 456.026 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.026
456.026 Annual report concerning finances, administrative complaints, disciplinary actions, and recommendations.
Status: in_force

(1) The department is directed to prepare and submit a report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by November 1 of each year. In addition to finances and any other information the Legislature may require, the report shall include statistics and relevant information, profession by profession, detailing: (a) The revenues, expenditures, and cash balances for the prior year, and a review of the adequacy of existing fees. (b) The number of complaints received and investigated. (c) The number of findings of probable cause made. (d) The number of findings of no probable cause made. (e) The number of administrative complaints filed. (f) The disposition of all administrative complaints. (g) A description of disciplinary actions taken. (h) A description of any effort by the department to reduce or otherwise close any investigation or disciplinary proceeding not before the Division of Administrative Hearings under chapter 120 or otherwise not completed within 1 year after the initial filing of a complaint under this chapter. (i) The status of the development and implementation of rules providing for disciplinary guidelines pursuant to s. 456.079. (j) Such recommendations for administrative and statutory changes necessary to facilitate efficient and cost-effective operation of the department and the various boards.

(2) The report shall separately categorize all complaints, investigations, probable cause, and disciplinary actions against a massage therapist or massage establishment licensed under chapter 480 related to a violation of: (a) Section 480.043(12). (b) Section 480.043(13). (c) Section 480.043(14)(a)-(f). (d) Section 480.0465. (e) Section 480.0475. (f) Section 480.0485. (g) Section 480.0535.

History: s. 75, ch. 97-261; s. 56, ch. 2000-160; s. 4, ch. 2002-254; s. 1, ch. 2024-148.
Fla. Stat. § 568.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 568 / Section 568.10
568.10 Confiscation of liquors.
Status: in_force

Upon the arrest of any person charged with a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the arresting officer shall take into his or her custody all of the intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer found in the possession, custody or control of the person arrested, and safely keep and preserve the same and have it forthcoming at any investigation, prosecution or other proceeding for the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, and for the destruction of same as is in this section provided. Upon the conviction of the person arrested for the violation of any provision of this chapter, the judge of the court trying the case, after notice to the person convicted and any other person who the judge may be of the opinion is entitled to notice, as the judge may deem reasonable, shall issue to the sheriff of the county, division, or authorized municipality a written order adjudging and declaring such intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer forfeited and directing the sheriff, division, or authorized municipality to sell the liquors, wines, or beer to any licensed wholesaler in the state upon the condition that the intoxicating liquors, wines, and beer must be first inspected by an employee of the division to ascertain that all state taxes applicable have been paid. Sale shall be made, however, only upon submission by the sheriff, division, or authorized municipality of a request for bids to at least five wholesalers in the state, and the sale shall be made to the highest and best bidder; provided, however, if in the opinion of the sheriff, division, or authorized municipality no satisfactory bid from a wholesaler is received, bids may then be rejected and the intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer so seized and forfeited may be sold to any retailer licensed in this state to sell such beverages provided that the sale shall be made only upon submission by the sheriff, division, or authorized municipality of a request for bids to at least five retail dealers in the state and that the sale shall be made to the highest and best bidder therefor; the order shall further provide, in the event any forfeited liquors, wines, or beer cannot be sold, that the sheriff, division, or authorized municipality shall immediately destroy same or that the sheriff or authorized municipality shall deliver same to the division for the disposition as provided in s. 562.44. In the event that the liquors, wines, or beer are to be destroyed under the order, the destruction by the sheriff or authorized municipality shall be in the presence of the clerk of the circuit court of the county and at times, places and in the manner as the judge, in his or her order, directs.

History: s. 10, ch. 18016, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 7648(19); s. 1, ch. 22024, 1943; s. 1, ch. 61-259; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 31, ch. 79-11; s. 883, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 767.15 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 767 / Part II / Section 767.15
767.15 Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall supersede chapter 767, Florida Statutes 1989.

History: s. 6, ch. 90-180.
Fla. Stat. § 30.077 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 30 / Section 30.077
30.077 Conduct of hearing.
Status: in_force

A review board shall determine the truth while maintaining an atmosphere of fundamental fairness.

History: s. 8, ch. 94-143.
Fla. Stat. § 672.710 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VII / Section 672.710
672.710 Seller’s incidental damages.
Status: in_force

Incidental damages to an aggrieved seller include any commercially reasonable charges, expenses or commissions incurred in stopping delivery, in the transportation, care and custody of goods after the buyer’s breach, in connection with return or resale of the goods or otherwise resulting from the breach.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 159.345 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part II / Section 159.345
159.345 Local agency reporting requirement.
Status: in_force

Any local agency which issues any revenue bonds pursuant to this part shall supply the Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration with a copy of the report required in s. 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, at the times required pursuant to that section.

History: s. 21, ch. 83-271; s. 5, ch. 86-181; s. 144, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 12, ch. 95-196; s. 13, ch. 2000-158.
Fla. Stat. § 601.045 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.045
601.045 Commission meetings; report of department’s internal auditor.
Status: in_force

The commission shall include as an agenda item at each regularly scheduled meeting a report by the department’s internal auditor.

History: s. 2, ch. 2004-36; s. 7, ch. 2012-182.
Fla. Stat. § 849.251 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 849 / Section 849.251
849.251 Wagering, aiding, abetting, or conniving to race or wager on greyhounds or other dogs; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) A person in this state may not wager or accept money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a live dog race occurring in this state. A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) Any person who aids, abets, influences, or has any understanding or connivance with any person associated with or interested in any race of or wager on greyhounds or other dogs in this state, to organize or arrange a race of or wager on greyhounds or other dogs in this state, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 948.01, any person convicted under subsection (1) or subsection (2) may not have adjudication of guilt suspended, deferred, or withheld.

(4) This section does not apply to pari-mutuel wagering authorized under chapter 550.

History: s. 37, ch. 2021-271.
Fla. Stat. § 318.13 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 318 / Section 318.13
318.13 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Department” means Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, defined in s. 20.24, or the appropriate division thereof.

(2) “Suspension” means that a licensee’s privilege to drive a motor vehicle is temporarily withdrawn.

(3) “Infraction” means a noncriminal violation that may require community service hours under s. 316.027(4), but is not punishable by incarceration and for which there is no right to a trial by jury or a right to court-appointed counsel.

(4) “Official” means any judge authorized by law to preside over a court or hearing adjudicating traffic infractions.

(5) “Officer” means any law enforcement officer charged with and acting under his or her authority to arrest persons suspected of, or known to be, violating statutes or ordinances regulating traffic or the operation or equipment of vehicles. “Officer” includes any individual employed by a sheriff’s department or the police department of a chartered municipality who is acting as a traffic infraction enforcement officer as provided in s. 316.640.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 1, ch. 76-183; s. 1, ch. 77-119; s. 12, ch. 94-306; s. 907, ch. 95-148; s. 93, ch. 99-13; s. 248, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 553.381 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part I / Section 553.381
553.381 Manufacturer certification.
Status: in_force

(1) Before manufacturing buildings to be located within this state or selling manufactured buildings within this state, whichever occurs later, a manufacturer must be certified by the department. The department shall certify a manufacturer upon receipt from the manufacturer and approval and verification by the department of the following: (a) The manufacturer’s internal quality control procedures and manuals, including any amendments; (b) Evidence that the manufacturer has product liability insurance for the safety and welfare of the public in amounts determined by rule of the department; and (c) The fee established by the department under s. 553.37(8).

(2) The department may revoke any certification upon the failure of the manufacturer to comply with the Florida Building Code or other requirements of this part.

(3) Certification of manufacturers under this section shall be for a period of 3 years, subject to renewal by the manufacturer. Upon application for renewal, the manufacturer must submit the information described in subsection (1) or a sworn statement that there has been no change in the status or content of that information since the manufacturer’s last submittal. Fees for renewal of manufacturers’ certification shall be established by the department by rule.

History: ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 802, ch. 97-103; ss. 61, 62, ch. 2000-141; s. 30, ch. 2001-63; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372; s. 7, ch. 2008-191.
Fla. Stat. § 569.00256 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 569 / Part I / Section 569.00256
569.00256 Account; online system.
Status: in_force

A person or an entity licensed or permitted by the division under this part, or applying for a license or a permit, must create and maintain an account with the division’s online system and provide an e-mail address to the division to function as the primary means of contact for all communication by the division to the licensee, permittee, or applicant. Licensees, permittees, and applicants are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information with the division. A person or an entity seeking a license or permit from the division must apply using forms prepared by the division and filed through the division’s online system before engaging in any business for which a license or permit is required. The division may not process an application to deal, at retail, in tobacco products unless the application is submitted through the division’s online system.

History: s. 20, ch. 2024-178.
Fla. Stat. § 380.515 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 380 / Part III / Section 380.515
380.515 Construction.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this part shall be liberally construed in a manner to accomplish its purposes.

History: s. 28, ch. 89-175; s. 2, ch. 90-192; s. 18, ch. 91-192; s. 5, ch. 91-429.