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Fla. Stat. § 191.007 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 191 / Section 191.007
191.007 Exemption from taxation.
Status: in_force

Since the exercise of the powers conferred by this act constitutes action by a political subdivision performing essential public functions and since the property of each district constitutes public property used for public purposes, all assets and properties of each district, including property acquired through the foreclosure of any tax or assessment lien, are exempt from all taxes imposed by the state or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the state.

History: s. 7, ch. 97-256.
Fla. Stat. § 395.1042 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 395 / Part I / Section 395.1042
395.1042 Fentanyl testing.
Status: in_force

(1) This section may be cited as “Gage’s Law.”

(2)(a) If an individual is treated at a hospital or hospital-based off-campus emergency department for emergency services and care for a possible drug overdose or poisoning, and the hospital or hospital-based off-campus emergency department conducts a urine drug test to assist in diagnosing the individual’s condition, the hospital must include testing for fentanyl in the urine test. (b) If the test results are positive for fentanyl, the hospital may perform a confirmation test as defined in s. 440.102(1). (c) The results of the urine drug test and the confirmation test must be retained as part of the patient’s clinical record for the period of time required by the hospital’s current practice.

History: s. 1, ch. 2025-19; s. 4, ch. 2025-179.
Fla. Stat. § 553.9065 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part V / Section 553.9065
553.9065 Thermal efficiency standards for unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies.
Status: in_force

(1) Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies that are insulated and air sealed with a minimum of R-20 air-impermeable insulation meet the requirements of Section R402 of the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), Energy Conservation, if all of the following apply: (a) The building has a blower door test result of less than 3 ACH50. (b) The building has a positive input ventilation system or a balanced or hybrid whole-house mechanical ventilation system. (c) If the insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof rafters is not already covered by the R-20 air-impermeable insulation, the exposed portion of the roof rafters is insulated by a minimum of R-3 air-impermeable insulation unless directly covered by a finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by a minimum of R-3 air-impermeable insulation if continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck. (d) All indoor heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment and ductwork is inside the building thermal envelope.

(2) The commission shall review and consider this section and any technical changes thereto and report such findings to the Legislature by December 31, 2024.

History: s. 7, ch. 2024-191.
Fla. Stat. § 562.30 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.30
562.30 Possession of beverage prima facie evidence; exception.
Status: in_force

The possession by any person, except a licensed manufacturer or distributor, a state bonded warehouse, or a common carrier, of any beverage which is taxable under the Beverage Law, or which would be taxable thereunder if such beverage were manufactured in or brought into the state in accordance with the regulatory provisions thereof, and upon which the tax has not been paid, shall be prima facie evidence that such beverage has been manufactured, or is being sold, removed, or concealed with design to evade payment of such tax.

History: s. 10, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271r); s. 2, ch. 72-230.
Fla. Stat. § 626.8457 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part V / Section 626.8457
626.8457 Administrative fine in lieu of suspension or revocation of license or appointment.
Status: in_force

(1) If the department finds that one or more grounds exist for the suspension of, revocation of, or refusal to renew or continue any license or appointment issued under this act, the department may, in its discretion, in lieu of suspension, revocation, or refusal, and except on a second offense or when such suspension, revocation, or refusal is mandatory, impose upon the licensee or appointee an administrative penalty in the amount of $500 or, if the department has found willful misconduct or willful violation on the part of the licensee or appointee, in the amount of $2,500. The administrative penalty may, in the discretion of the department, be augmented by an amount equal to any commissions received by the licensee or appointee in connection with transactions as to which the grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal related.

(2) The department may allow the licensee or appointee a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days, within which to pay to the department the amount of the penalty so imposed. If the licensee or appointee fails to pay the penalty in its entirety to the department within the period allowed, the license and appointments of the licensee shall stand suspended or revoked or its renewal or continuation shall stand refused, as the case may be, upon expiration of such period and without any further proceeding.

History: s. 18, ch. 85-185; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 24, ch. 87-226; s. 131, ch. 90-363; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 636.019 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part I / Section 636.019
636.019 Additional contract contents.
Status: in_force

A prepaid limited health services contract may contain additional provisions not inconsistent with this act which are:

(1) Necessary because of the manner in which the organization is constituted or operated in order to state the rights and obligations of the parties to the contract; or

(2) Desired by the organization and neither prohibited by law nor in conflict with any provisions required to be included.

History: s. 16, ch. 93-148.
Fla. Stat. § 366.825 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 366 / Section 366.825
366.825 Clean Air Act compliance; definitions; goals; plans.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, reference to the “Clean Air Act” means 42 U.S.C. ss. 7401 et seq. as the same may hereinafter be amended and any related state or local legislation.

(2) Each public utility which owns or operates at least one electric generating unit affected by s. 404 or s. 405 of the Clean Air Act may submit, for commission approval, a plan to bring generating units into compliance with the Clean Air Act. A plan to implement compliance submitted by public utilities must include, at a minimum: (a) The number and identity of affected generating units; (b) A description of the proposed action, and alternative actions considered by the public utility, to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions to levels required by the Clean Air Act at each affected unit; (c) A description of the proposed action, and alternative actions considered by the public utility, to comply with nitrogen oxide emission rates required by the Clean Air Act at each affected unit; (d) Estimated effects of the public utility’s proposed plan on the following: 1. Requirements for construction and operation of proposed or alternative facilities; 2. Achievable emissions reductions and methods for monitoring emissions; 3. The public utility’s proposed schedule for implements of compliance activities; 4. The estimated cost of implementation of the public utility’s compliance plan to the utility’s customers; 5. The public utility’s present and potential future sources of fuel; and 6. A statement of why the public utility’s proposed compliance plan is reasonable and in the public interest. (e) A description of the proposed actions to comply with federal, state, and local requirements to implement the Clean Air Act.

(3) The commission shall review a plan to implement the Clean Air Act compliance submitted by public utilities pursuant to this section in order to determine whether such plans, the costs necessarily incurred in implementing such plans, and any effect on rates resulting from such implementation are in the public interest. The commission shall by order approve or disapprove plans to implement compliance submitted by public utilities within 8 months after the date of filing. Approval of a plan submitted by a public utility shall establish that the utility’s plan to implement compliance is prudent and the commission shall retain jurisdiction to determine in a subsequent proceeding that the actual costs of implementing the compliance plan are reasonable; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to determine whether a public utility is in compliance with ss. 403.087 and 403.0872 or the State Air Implementation Plan for the Clean Air Act.

History: s. 22, ch. 92-132; s. 182, ch. 94-356.
Fla. Stat. § 215.23 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 215 / Section 215.23
215.23 When contributions to be made.
Status: in_force

The deductions required by s. 215.20 shall be paid into the appropriate fund by the Chief Financial Officer for quarterly periods ending March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 of each year, and when so paid shall thereupon become a part of that fund to be accounted for and disbursed as provided by law.

History: s. 5, ch. 20890, 1941; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 106, ch. 91-112; s. 203, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 222.26 — Florida Code / Title XV / Chapter 222 / Section 222.26
222.26 Additional exemptions from legal process concerning medical debt.
Status: in_force

If a debt is owed for medical services provided by a facility licensed under chapter 395, the following property is exempt from attachment, garnishment, or other legal process in an action on such debt:

(1) A debtor’s interest, not to exceed $10,000 in value, in a single motor vehicle as defined in s. 320.01(1).

(2) A debtor’s interest in personal property, not to exceed $10,000 in value, if the debtor does not claim or receive the benefits of a homestead exemption under s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution.

History: s. 2, ch. 2024-183.
Fla. Stat. § 545.03 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 545 / Section 545.03
545.03 Threats by manufacturer or wholesaler as prima facie evidence of intent to violate law.
Status: in_force

Any threat, expressed or implied, made directly or indirectly to any motor vehicle dealer, by any manufacturer, or wholesale distributor on authority or with the knowledge of any such manufacturer, or wholesale distributor, that such person will discontinue to sell, or will terminate a contract to sell motor vehicles to such dealer unless such dealer finances the purchase or sale of motor vehicles only with or through a designated finance company or sells and assigns the conditional sales contracts, chattel mortgages, or other paper arising from her or his retail sales of motor vehicles only to a designated finance company, shall be prima facie evidence of the fact that such manufacturer or wholesale distributor has sold or intends to sell motor vehicles, on the condition or with the agreement or understanding prohibited in s. 545.02.

History: s. 2, ch. 18031, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(461); s. 759, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 377.2409 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part I / Section 377.2409
377.2409 Geophysical activities; confidential information; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever geophysical activities are conducted on state-owned mineral lands, the person conducting such activities shall furnish to the division, acting as agent of the owner of the minerals, upon written request, a copy of the noninterpreted information derived from the geophysical activities. Any information received hereunder by the division shall, upon request of the person conducting the geophysical activities, be held confidential for 10 years from the date of receipt by the division and shall be exempt from disclosure under any state statute, including, but not limited to, ss. 119.07(1) and 377.2424(3). For purposes of this section, state-owned mineral lands shall include mineral lands title to which is held by a water management district.

(2) Any person who willfully discloses for personal benefit or private gain information received by the division under this section and made confidential by this section, without the consent of the person furnishing the information, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 2, ch. 87-183; s. 7, ch. 89-117; s. 4, ch. 91-114; s. 176, ch. 96-406.
Fla. Stat. § 817.806 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part IV / Section 817.806
817.806 Violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates any provision of this part commits an unfair or deceptive trade practice as defined in part II of chapter 501. Violators shall be subject to the penalties and remedies provided therein. Further, any consumer injured by a violation of this part may bring an action for recovery of damages. Judgment shall be entered for actual damages, but in no case less than the amount paid by the consumer to the credit counseling agency, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

(2) Any person who violates any provision of this part commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 2004-351.
Fla. Stat. § 627.561 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part V / Section 627.561
627.561 Application; statements deemed representations.
Status: in_force

A group life insurance policy shall provide that a copy of the application, if any, of the policyholder be attached to the policy when issued, that all statements made by the policyholder or by the persons insured be deemed representations and not warranties, and that no statement made by any person insured be used in any contest unless a copy of the instrument containing the statement is or has been furnished to such person or to her or his beneficiary.

History: s. 534, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 433, 448, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 334, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 534.051 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 534 / Section 534.051
534.051 Transfer of ownership of mark or brand.
Status: in_force

Marks or brands recorded under this act are the property of the person, firm or corporation causing the record to be made, and may be sold, assigned or donated as personal property. Any instrument affecting the title of such mark or brand shall be acknowledged in the presence of the recorded owner and a notary public, and shall be recorded by the department. The fee for recording a transfer of ownership shall be $10.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-357; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 75-37.
Fla. Stat. § 95.371 — Florida Code / Title VIII / Chapter 95 / Section 95.371
95.371 Actions against real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, the terms or phrases “appraisal services,” “appraisal management company,” “appraisal management services,” “appraiser,” “board,” and “department” have the same meanings as in s. 475.611.

(2) An action to recover damages from an appraiser or appraisal management company based on contract, tort, or other legal theory for an act or omission in the performance of appraisal services or appraisal management services must be brought within 2 years after the date that the alleged act or omission is discovered, or should have been discovered, but in no case shall such action be brought more than 4 years after the date the appraisal services or appraisal management services were performed, or should have been performed.

(3) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, all actions for damages or other relief brought against an appraiser or appraisal management company with respect to appraisal services or appraisal management services shall be governed exclusively by the provisions of this section.

(4) This section does not apply to any administrative proceedings initiated by the board or department.

(5) This section does not apply to any action founded upon fraud in the provision of appraisal services or appraisal management services by an appraiser or appraisal management company.

History: s. 1, ch. 2023-223.
Fla. Stat. § 173.10 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 173 / Section 173.10
173.10 Judgment for complainant; court may order payment of other taxes or sale subject to taxes; special magistrate’s conveyances.
Status: in_force

(1) In the judgment or decree the court may, in its discretion, direct the payment of all unpaid state and county taxes and also all unpaid city or town taxes and special assessments or installments thereof, imposed or falling due since the institution of the suit, with the penalties and costs, out of the proceeds of such foreclosure sale, or it may order and direct such sale or sales to be made subject to such state, county, and city or town taxes and special assessments.

(2) Any and all conveyances by the special magistrate shall vest in the purchaser the fee simple title to the property so sold, subject only to such liens for state and county taxes or taxing districts whose liens are of equal dignity, and liens for municipal taxes and special assessments, or installments thereof, as are not directed by the decree of sale to be paid out of the proceeds of said sale.

History: s. 5, ch. 15038, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 3004(6); s. 67, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 145.16 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 145 / Section 145.16
145.16 Special laws or general laws of local application prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature declares that the preservation of statewide uniformity of county officials’ salaries is essential to the fulfillment of the legislative intent expressed in this chapter and intends by this section to prevent any laws which would allow officials in individual counties to be excepted from the uniform classification provided in this chapter.

(2) Pursuant to s. 11(a)(21), Art. III of the State Constitution, the Legislature hereby prohibits special laws or general laws of local application pertaining to the compensation of the following officials: (a) Members of the board of county commissioners; (b) Clerk of the circuit court; (c) Sheriff; (d) Superintendent of schools; (e) Supervisor of elections; (f) Property appraiser; (g) Tax collector; and (h) District school board members.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-211; s. 1, ch. 77-102; s. 2, ch. 93-146.
Fla. Stat. § 465.0075 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 465 / Section 465.0075
465.0075 Licensure by endorsement; requirements; fee.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a license by endorsement to any applicant who, upon applying to the department, submitting to background screening in accordance with s. 456.0135, and remitting a nonrefundable fee set by the board in an amount not to exceed $100, the board certifies has met the requirements for licensure by endorsement under s. 456.0145.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-166; s. 1, ch. 2008-216; s. 11, ch. 2024-243; s. 8, ch. 2024-274.
Fla. Stat. § 154.08 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part II / Section 154.08
154.08 Designated facilities; definition.
Status: in_force

(1) The board of trustees of each public health trust is authorized to become the operator of, and governing body for, any designated facility. The term “designated facility” shall mean any county-owned or county-operated facility used in connection with the delivery of health care, the operation, governance, or maintenance of which has been designated by the governing body of such county for transfer to the public health trust of that county.

(2) Designated facilities may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: sanatoriums, clinics, ambulatory care centers, primary care centers, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health training facilities, nursing homes, nurses’ residence buildings, infirmaries, outpatient clinics, mental health facilities, residences for the aged, rest homes, health care administration buildings, and parking facilities and areas serving health care facilities.

History: s. 2, ch. 73-102.
Fla. Stat. § 466.035 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 466 / Section 466.035
466.035 Advertising.
Status: in_force

Dental laboratories shall not solicit or advertise, directly or indirectly, by mail, card, newspaper, pamphlet, radio, television, or otherwise to the general public to construct, reproduce, or repair prosthetic dentures, bridges, plates, or other appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth or for the regulation of natural teeth.

History: ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 480.0535 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 480 / Section 480.0535
480.0535 Documents required while working in a massage establishment; penalties; reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to provide the department and law enforcement agencies the means to more effectively identify, investigate, and arrest persons engaging in human trafficking, an employee and any person performing massage therapy in a massage establishment must immediately present, upon the request of an investigator of the department or a law enforcement officer, valid government identification while in the establishment. An investigator of the department must request valid government identification from all employees while in the establishment. A valid government identification for the purposes of this section is: (a) A valid, unexpired driver license issued by any state, territory, or district of the United States; (b) A valid, unexpired identification card issued by any state, territory, or district of the United States; (c) A valid, unexpired United States passport; (d) A naturalization certificate issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security; (e) A valid, unexpired alien registration receipt card (green card); or (f) A valid, unexpired employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security.

(2) A person operating a massage establishment must: (a) Immediately present, upon the request of an investigator of the department or a law enforcement officer: 1. Valid government identification while in the establishment. 2. A copy of the documentation specified in paragraph (1)(a) for each employee and any person performing massage therapy in the establishment. 3. A copy of the documents required under s. 480.043(14)(d) and (f). (b) Ensure that each employee and any person performing massage therapy in the massage establishment is able to immediately present, upon the request of an investigator of the department or a law enforcement officer, valid government identification while in the establishment.

(3) A person who violates this section commits: (a) For a first violation, a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (b) For a second violation, a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (c) For a third or subsequent violation, a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4) The department shall notify a federal immigration office if a person operating a massage establishment, an employee, or any person performing massage therapy in a massage establishment fails to provide valid government identification as required under this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 2012-97; s. 16, ch. 2021-143; s. 8, ch. 2024-148.
Fla. Stat. § 934.05 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 934 / Section 934.05
934.05 Confiscation of wire, oral, or electronic communication intercepting devices.
Status: in_force

Any electronic, mechanical, or other device used, sent, carried, manufactured, assembled, possessed, or sold in violation of this chapter may be seized and forfeited to the state.

History: s. 5, ch. 69-17; s. 4, ch. 88-184.