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Fla. Stat. § 377.601 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part II / Section 377.601
377.601 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of the state’s energy policy is to ensure an adequate, reliable, and cost-effective supply of energy for the state in a manner that promotes the health and welfare of the public and economic growth. The Legislature intends that governance of the state’s energy policy be efficiently directed toward achieving this purpose.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), the state’s energy policy must be guided by the following goals: (a) Ensuring a cost-effective and affordable energy supply. (b) Ensuring adequate supply and capacity. (c) Ensuring a secure, resilient, and reliable energy supply, with an emphasis on a diverse supply of domestic energy resources. (d) Protecting public safety. (e) Protecting the state’s natural resources, including its coastlines, tributaries, and waterways. (f) Supporting economic growth.

(3) In furtherance of the goals in subsection (2), it is the policy of the state to: (a) Promote the cost-effective development and use of a diverse supply of domestic energy resources in the state and discourage energy waste. (b) Promote the cost-effective development and maintenance of energy infrastructure that is resilient to natural and manmade threats to the security and reliability of the state’s energy supply. (c) Reduce reliance on foreign energy resources. (d) Include energy reliability and security considerations in all state, regional, and local planning. (e) Utilize and manage effectively energy resources used within state agencies. (f) Encourage local governments to include energy considerations in all planning and to support their work in promoting energy management programs. (g) Include the full participation of citizens in the development and implementation of energy programs. (h) Consider in its decisions the energy needs of each economic sector, including residential, industrial, commercial, agricultural, and governmental uses, and reduce those needs whenever possible. (i) Promote energy education and the public dissemination of information on energy and its impacts in relation to the goals in subsection (2). (j) Encourage the research, development, demonstration, and application of domestic energy resources, including the use of renewable energy resources. (k) Consider, in its decisionmaking, the impacts of energy-related activities on the goals in subsection (2), including the whole-life-cycle impacts of any potential energy use choices, so that detrimental effects of these activities are understood and minimized. (l) Develop and maintain energy emergency preparedness plans to minimize the effects of an energy shortage within this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-186; s. 1, ch. 77-333; s. 2, ch. 78-25; s. 44, ch. 2008-227; s. 9, ch. 2024-186.
Fla. Stat. § 101.6105 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.6105
101.6105 Vote-by-mail voting.
Status: in_force

The provisions of the election code relating to vote-by-mail voting and vote-by-mail ballots shall apply to elections under ss. 101.6101-101.6107 only insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions of ss. 101.6101-101.6107.

History: s. 1, ch. 87-364; s. 15, ch. 2016-37.
Fla. Stat. § 625.101 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part I / Section 625.101
625.101 Increase of inadequate loss reserves.
Status: in_force

If loss experience shows that an insurer’s loss reserves, however computed or estimated, are inadequate, the office shall require the insurer to maintain loss reserves in such additional amount as is needed to make them adequate. This section does not apply as to life insurance.

History: s. 118, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 98, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 872, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1340 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1340
607.1340 Other remedies limited.
Status: in_force

(1) A shareholder entitled to appraisal rights under this chapter may not challenge a completed corporate action for which appraisal rights are available unless such corporate action was either: (a) Not authorized and approved in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter; or (b) Procured as a result of fraud, a material misrepresentation, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make statements made, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading.

(2) Nothing in this section operates to override or supersede the provisions of s. 607.0832.

History: s. 174, ch. 2019-90; s. 46, ch. 2020-32.
Fla. Stat. § 651.083 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 651 / Section 651.083
651.083 Residents’ rights.
Status: in_force

(1) No resident of any facility shall be deprived of any civil or legal rights, benefits, or privileges guaranteed by law, by the State Constitution, or by the United States Constitution solely by reason of status as a resident of a facility. Each resident of a facility has the right to: (a) Live in a safe and decent living environment, free from abuse and neglect. (b) Be treated with consideration and respect and with due recognition of personal dignity, individuality, and the need for privacy. (c) Unrestricted private communication, including receiving and sending unopened correspondence. This includes the right to receive memos or announcements from or approved for distribution by the residents’ council. (d) Freedom to participate in and benefit from community services and activities and to achieve the highest possible level of independence, autonomy, and interaction within the community. (e) Exercise civil and religious liberties. No religious beliefs or practices, and no requirement of attendance at religious services, may be imposed upon any resident. (f) Present grievances and recommend changes in policies, procedures, and services to the staff of the facility, governing officials, or any other person without restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal. This right includes access to ombudsman volunteers and staff and advocates and the right to be a member of, and active in, and to associate with, advocacy or special interest groups or associations. (g) Freedom from governmental intrusion into the private life of the resident, as provided in s. 23, Art. I of the State Constitution.

(2) The provider shall provide a copy of the bill of rights provided by subsection (1) to each resident at or before the resident’s admission to the facility.

(3) Any violation of the residents’ rights set forth in subsection (1) constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the office under ss. 651.106 and 651.108.

(4) Any person who submits or reports a complaint concerning a suspected violation of a resident’s rights or concerning services or conditions in a facility or who testifies in any administrative or judicial proceeding arising from such complaint is immune from any civil or criminal liability therefor, unless such person has acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or if the court finds that there was a complete absence of a justiciable issue of either law or fact raised by the losing party.

(5) The provider may not restrict a resident’s access to the residents’ council.

(6) This section does not supersede any bill of rights provided by law for residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

History: ss. 9, 16, ch. 91-98; s. 12, ch. 93-22; s. 45, ch. 95-210; s. 1680, ch. 2003-261; s. 10, ch. 2010-202; s. 11, ch. 2023-295.
Fla. Stat. § 203.07 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 203 / Section 203.07
203.07 Settlement or compromise of penalties and interest.
Status: in_force

The department, pursuant to s. 213.21, may settle or compromise penalties or interest imposed by this chapter.

History: s. 6, ch. 81-178.
Fla. Stat. § 571.27 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 571 / Part II / Section 571.27
571.27 Rules.
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to adopt rules that implement, make specific, and interpret the provisions of this part. The department is further authorized to determine, by rule, the logos or product identifiers to be depicted for use in advertising, publicizing, and promoting the sale of Florida agricultural products or agricultural-based products in the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign. The department may also adopt rules consistent with the provisions of this part as in its judgment may be necessary for participant registration, renewal of registration, classes of membership, application forms, and other forms and enforcement measures ensuring compliance with this part.

History: s. 16, ch. 90-323; s. 11, ch. 99-391; s. 17, ch. 2016-61.
Fla. Stat. § 502.121 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 502 / Section 502.121
502.121 Future dairy farms and milk and frozen dessert plants.
Status: in_force

(1) All future construction or extensive alteration of milk houses, milking barns, stables, parlors, transfer stations, and milk and frozen dessert plants regulated under this chapter must meet certain minimum specifications and requirements which the department shall establish.

(2) Anyone who plans to construct a new milk house, milking barn, stable, parlor, transfer station, or milk or frozen dessert plant or extensively alter any such existing facility shall notify the department in writing of the intention to construct or alter, the date construction or alteration is to begin, and the legal description of the property for which the construction is planned.

(3) The minimum specifications in effect on the date of the original notification shall apply to the construction or alteration. If the construction does not meet these requirements and specifications, the department shall direct the owner to alter the construction to conform to them.

History: s. 2, ch. 67-263; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 10, 15, ch. 94-92; s. 25, ch. 2011-206; s. 52, ch. 2015-4.
Fla. Stat. § 925.08 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 925 / Section 925.08
925.08 Prisoners awaiting trial may be worked on roads and other projects.
Status: in_force

(1) When the county commissioners decide it will be for the benefit of a prisoner and in the public interest, they may employ at labor on the streets of incorporated cities or towns, on the roads, bridges, or other public works in the county, or on other projects for which the governing body of the county could otherwise lawfully expend public funds and which it determines to be necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the county, a person charged with a misdemeanor and confined in the county jail for failure to give bail.

(2) No person shall be employed under this section without her or his written consent.

(3) No person shall work more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period.

(4) If a person employed under this section is acquitted or discharged from further prosecution, she or he shall be paid by the county at the rate of $5 for each day employed.

(5) If a person employed under this section is convicted, the time she or he was actually employed may be credited on any sentence of imprisonment, and if the person is fined, the value of the labor at $5 per day shall be credited to her or his fine and costs.

(6) No charge for food and lodging shall be made against a prisoner employed under this section.

(7) The county commissioners shall cause records to be kept of employment under this section, and a copy of the record shall be furnished to the court having jurisdiction of the prisoner.

History: ss. 1-3, ch. 5260, 1903; GS 3945-3947; RGS 6047-6049; CGL 8348-8350; s. 173, ch. 70-339; s. 1, ch. 94-149; s. 1561, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 125.85 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part IV / Section 125.85
125.85 County charters; executive responsibilities.
Status: in_force

The executive responsibilities and power of the county shall be assigned to, and vested in, the appropriate executive officer, pursuant to the optional form adopted under s. 125.83, and shall consist of the following powers and duties:

(1) Report annually, or more often if necessary, to the board of commissioners and to the citizens on the state of the county, the work of the previous year, recommendations for action or programs for improvement of the county, and the welfare of its residents;

(2) Prepare and submit to the board for its consideration and adoption an annual operating budget, a capital budget, and a capital program; establish the schedules and procedures to be followed by all county departments, offices, and agencies in connection therewith; and supervise and administer all phases of the budgetary process;

(3) Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the board of county commissioners and enforce all orders, resolutions, ordinances, and regulations of the board, the county charter, and all applicable general law, to assure that they are faithfully executed;

(4) Supervise the care and custody of all county property, institutions, and agencies;

(5) Supervise the collection of revenues, audit and control all disbursements and expenditures, and prepare a complete account of all expenditures;

(6) Review, analyze, and forecast trends of county services and finances and programs of all boards, commissions, agencies, and other county bodies and report and recommend thereon to the board;

(7) Develop, install, and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel, legal, and purchasing procedures as may be authorized by the administrative code;

(8) Negotiate contracts, bonds, or other instruments for the county, subject to board approval; make recommendations concerning the nature and location of county improvements; and execute services determined by the board;

(9) Assure that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the county or its inhabitants in any statute, franchise, or other contract are faithfully kept and performed;

(10) Supervise, direct, and control all county administrative departments;

(11) Appoint, with the advice and consent of the board, all appointed departmental heads, who shall serve at his or her pleasure, and employ, pursuant to appropriation and the administrative code, such personnel as necessary to administer county functions and services;

(12) Order, at his or her discretion, any agency under his or her jurisdiction as specified in the administrative code to undertake any task for any other agency on a temporary basis if he or she deems it necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the county government to do so; and

(13) Any other power or duty which may be assigned by county charter or by ordinance or resolution of the board.

History: s. 2, ch. 74-193; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 824, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 941.35 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.35
941.35 Definition of “fresh pursuit.”
Status: in_force

The term “fresh pursuit” as used in this law shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law, and also the pursuit of a person who has committed a felony or who is reasonably suspected of having committed a felony. It shall also include the pursuit of a person suspected of having committed a supposed felony, though no felony has actually been committed, if there is reasonable ground for believing that a felony has been committed. Fresh pursuit as used herein shall not necessarily imply instant pursuit, but pursuit without unreasonable delay.

History: s. 5, ch. 20461, 1941.
Fla. Stat. § 290.044 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 290 / Section 290.044
290.044 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Fund; administration; distribution.
Status: in_force

(1) The Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Fund is created. All revenue designated for deposit in such fund shall be deposited by the appropriate agency. The department shall administer this fund as a grant and loan guarantee program for carrying out the purposes of ss. 290.0401-290.048.

(2) The department shall distribute such funds as loan guarantees and grants to eligible local governments on the basis of a competitive selection process established by rule.

(3) The department shall require applicants for grants to compete against each other in categories that may include one or more of the following: (a) Housing rehabilitation. (b) Economic development. (c) Neighborhood revitalization. (d) Commercial revitalization. (e) Any other activity authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and applicable federal regulations.

(4) The department shall define broad community development objectives to be achieved by the activities in the grant program categories with the use of funds from the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Fund. Such objectives shall be designed to meet at least one of the national objectives provided in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

(5) The department may set aside an amount of up to 15 percent of the funds annually for use in any eligible local government jurisdiction for which an emergency or natural disaster has been declared by executive order. Such funds may only be provided to a local government to fund eligible emergency-related activities for which no other source of federal, state, or local disaster funds is available. The department may provide for such set-aside by rule. In the last quarter of the state fiscal year, any funds not allocated under the emergency-related set-aside shall be distributed to unfunded applications.

(6) The department shall establish a system of monitoring grants, including site visits, to ensure the proper expenditure of funds and compliance with the conditions of the recipient’s contract. The department shall establish criteria for implementation of internal control, to include, but not be limited to, the following measures: (a) Ensuring that subrecipient audits performed by a certified public accountant are received and responded to in a timely manner. (b) Establishing a uniform system of monitoring that documents appropriate followup as needed. (c) Providing specific justification for contract amendments that takes into account any change in contracted activities and the resultant cost adjustments which shall be reflected in the amount of the grant.

History: s. 5, ch. 83-205; s. 1, ch. 85-223; s. 2, ch. 90-275; s. 44, ch. 97-278; s. 2, ch. 2005-86; s. 219, ch. 2011-142; s. 39, ch. 2012-5; s. 11, ch. 2014-218; s. 4, ch. 2021-25.
Fla. Stat. § 945.72 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 945 / Section 945.72
945.72 Eligibility and screening of inmates.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of ss. 945.71-945.74 apply to all eligible inmates in state correctional institutions.

(2) Upon receipt of an inmate into the prison system, the department shall screen the inmate for the training program. To participate, an inmate must have no physical limitations which would preclude participation in strenuous activity and must not be impaired. In screening an inmate for the training program, the department shall consider the inmate’s criminal history and the possible rehabilitative benefits of “shock” incarceration.

History: s. 25, ch. 92-310.
Fla. Stat. § 893.1351 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 893 / Section 893.1351
893.1351 Ownership, lease, rental, or possession for trafficking in or manufacturing a controlled substance.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not own, lease, or rent any place, structure, or part thereof, trailer, or other conveyance with the knowledge that the place, structure, trailer, or conveyance will be used for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance, as provided in s. 893.135; for the sale of a controlled substance, as provided in s. 893.13; or for the manufacture of a controlled substance intended for sale or distribution to another. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) A person may not knowingly be in actual or constructive possession of any place, structure, or part thereof, trailer, or other conveyance with the knowledge that the place, structure, or part thereof, trailer, or conveyance will be used for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance, as provided in s. 893.135; for the sale of a controlled substance, as provided in s. 893.13; or for the manufacture of a controlled substance intended for sale or distribution to another. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) A person who is in actual or constructive possession of a place, structure, trailer, or conveyance with the knowledge that the place, structure, trailer, or conveyance is being used to manufacture a controlled substance intended for sale or distribution to another and who knew or should have known that a minor is present or resides in the place, structure, trailer, or conveyance commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4) For the purposes of this section, proof of the possession of 25 or more cannabis plants constitutes prima facie evidence that the cannabis is intended for sale or distribution.

History: s. 1, ch. 91-118; s. 10, ch. 99-188; s. 22, ch. 2000-320; s. 1, ch. 2002-212; s. 14, ch. 2005-128; s. 2, ch. 2008-184; s. 43, ch. 2016-105; s. 125, ch. 2019-167.
Fla. Stat. § 379.2201 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.2201
379.2201 Deposit of license fees; allocation of federal funds.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ss. 379.203 and 379.207, all saltwater license and permit fees collected pursuant to s. 379.354 shall be deposited into the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund, to be used as follows: (a) Not more than 7.5 percent of the total fees collected shall be used for administration of the licensing program and for information and education. (b) Not less than 30 percent of the total fees collected shall be used for law enforcement. (c) Not less than 32.5 percent of the total fees collected shall be used for marine research and management. (d) Not less than 30 percent of the total fees collected, for fishery enhancement, including, but not limited to, fishery statistics development, artificial reefs, and fish hatcheries.

(2) The proceeds from recreational saltwater fishing license fees paid by fishers shall only be appropriated to the commission.

(3) Funds available from the Wallop-Breaux Aquatic Resources Trust Fund shall be distributed by the commission between freshwater fisheries management and research and marine fisheries management and research in proportion to the numbers of resident fresh and saltwater anglers as determined by the most current data on license sales. Unless otherwise provided by federal law, the commission, at a minimum, shall provide the following: (a) Not less than 5 percent or more than 10 percent of the funds allocated to the commission shall be expended for an aquatic resources education program; and (b) Not less than 10 percent of the funds allocated to the commission shall be expended for acquisition, development, renovation, or improvement of boating facilities.

History: s. 7, ch. 89-270; s. 6, ch. 90-243; s. 13, ch. 91-78; s. 212, ch. 94-356; s. 985, ch. 95-148; s. 5, ch. 96-300; s. 25, ch. 96-321; s. 4, ch. 98-203; s. 42, ch. 99-245; s. 17, ch. 2002-46; s. 10, ch. 2004-264; s. 1, ch. 2007-337; s. 22, ch. 2008-247.