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Fla. Stat. § 88.6051 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part VI / Section 88.6051
88.6051 Notice of registration of order.
Status: in_force

(1) When a support order or income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered, the registering tribunal of this state shall notify the nonregistering party. The notice must be accompanied by a copy of the registered order and the documents and relevant information accompanying the order.

(2) A notice must inform the nonregistering party: (a) That a registered order is enforceable as of the date of registration in the same manner as an order issued by a tribunal of this state. (b) That a hearing to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered order must be requested within 20 days after the date of mailing or personal service of the notice, unless the registered order is under s. 88.7071. (c) That failure to contest the validity or enforcement of the registered order in a timely manner will result in confirmation of the order and enforcement of the order and the alleged arrearages and precludes further contest of that order with respect to any matter that could have been asserted. (d) Of the amount of any alleged arrearages.

(3) If the registering party asserts that two or more orders are in effect, a notice must also: (a) Identify the two or more orders and the order alleged by the registering party to be the controlling order and the consolidated arrears, if any; (b) Notify the nonregistering party of the right to a determination of which is the controlling order; (c) State that the procedures provided in subsection (2) apply to the determination of which is the controlling order; and (d) State that failure to contest the validity or enforcement of the order alleged to be the controlling order in a timely manner may result in confirmation that the order is the controlling order.

(4) Upon registration of an income-withholding order for enforcement, the support enforcement agency or the registering tribunal shall notify the obligor’s employer pursuant to chapter 61 or other income deduction law of this state.

History: s. 6, ch. 96-189; s. 31, ch. 97-170; s. 48, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 265.002 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 265 / Section 265.002
265.002 Legislative intent; Florida Medal of Honor Wall; duties of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Florida Legislature to recognize and honor those who are accredited, or associated by birth, to the State of Florida, who through their conspicuous bravery and gallantry during wartime, and at considerable risk to their own lives, were made recipients of the Medal of Honor. In doing so, these members of our Armed Forces brought great credit upon themselves, their military units, and the State of Florida.

(2)(a) There is hereby established the Florida Medal of Honor Wall. The Department of Management Services shall, in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, designate an appropriate area on the Plaza Level of the Capitol Building in Tallahassee for this purpose. The department shall also subsequently consult with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs regarding the design and theme of such area. (b) Each recipient who is accredited, or associated by birth, to the State of Florida and has been awarded the Medal of Honor shall have a plaque or similar designation approved by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs placed on the Medal of Honor Wall, which designation shall provide information regarding the Floridian’s particular act of heroism as well as other information relating to the nature of the act.

(3) Verification of residency, dates of the receipt of the award, and other specific information pertaining to each recipient shall be the responsibility of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, which shall certify eligibility for inclusion of individuals to be added to the Florida Medal of Honor Wall.

History: s. 1, ch. 96-208; s. 42, ch. 98-279; s. 2, ch. 2008-84.
Fla. Stat. § 589.07 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 589 / Section 589.07
589.07 Florida Forest Service may acquire lands for forest purposes.
Status: in_force

The Florida Forest Service, on behalf of the state and subject to the restrictions mentioned in s. 589.08, may acquire lands, suitable for state forest purposes, by gift, donation, contribution, purchase, or otherwise and may enter into agreements with the Federal Government, or other agency, for acquiring by gift, purchase, or otherwise, such lands as are, in the judgment of the Florida Forest Service, suitable and desirable for state forests. The acquisition procedures for state lands provided in s. 253.025 do not apply to acquisition of land by the Florida Forest Service.

History: s. 1, ch. 17027, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-y); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 18, ch. 79-255; s. 2, ch. 90-304; s. 22, ch. 96-231; s. 24, ch. 96-389; s. 28, ch. 2012-7; s. 44, ch. 2016-233.
Fla. Stat. § 641.41 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part II / Section 641.41
641.41 Annual report of prepaid health clinic; administrative penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Each prepaid health clinic shall file a report with the office, annually on or before March 1, or within 3 months of the end of the reporting period of the clinic, or within such extension of time for the filing of the report as the office, for good cause, may grant. The report of the prepaid health clinic must be filed on forms prescribed by the commission and must be verified under oath by two executive officers of the clinic or, if the clinic is not a corporation, verified under oath by two persons who are principal managing directors of the affairs of the clinic. The report of the clinic shall show the condition of the clinic on the last day of the immediately preceding reporting period. Such report shall include: (a) A financial statement of the clinic, including its balance sheet and a statement of operations for the preceding year; (b) A list of the name and residence address of every person responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the clinic, together with a disclosure of the extent and nature of any contract or arrangement between such person and the clinic, including any possible conflicts of interest; (c) The number of prepaid health clinic contracts issued and outstanding, and the number of prepaid health clinic contracts terminated and a compilation of the reasons for such terminations; (d) Such statistical information as is requested by the commission or office, which information shows the rates of the clinic for all basic services provided under prepaid health clinic contracts; (e) The number and amount of damage claims for medical injury initiated against the clinic and any of the providers engaged by it during the reporting year, broken down into claims with and without formal legal process, and the disposition, if any, of each such claim; and (f) Such other information relating to the performance of the clinic as is required by the commission or office.

(2) Any clinic which neglects to file the annual report in the form and within the time required by this section is subject to an administrative penalty, not to exceed $100 for each day during which the neglect continues; and, upon notice by the office to that effect, the authority of the clinic to do business in this state shall cease while such default continues.

History: ss. 10, 11, ch. 84-313; s. 31, ch. 85-62; s. 16, ch. 87-236; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1606, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 937.031 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 937 / Section 937.031
937.031 Dental records of missing persons; access and use.
Status: in_force

When a person has been reported missing and has not been located within 30 days after such report, the law enforcement agency conducting the investigation of the missing person shall request the family or next of kin to provide written consent to contact the dentist of the missing person and request that person’s dental records. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 456.057, a dentist, upon receipt of proof of written consent, shall release a copy of the dental records of the missing person to the law enforcement agency requesting such records, providing or encoding the dental records in a form requested by the Department of Law Enforcement. The law enforcement agency shall then enter the dental records into the criminal justice information system for the purpose of comparing such records to those of unidentified deceased persons.

History: s. 3, ch. 83-211; s. 169, ch. 98-166; s. 229, ch. 2000-160.
Fla. Stat. § 497.609 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 497 / Part VI / Section 497.609
497.609 Liability of direct disposers, direct disposal establishments, funeral directors, funeral establishments, and cinerator facilities regarding cremation.
Status: in_force

If a direct disposer, direct disposal establishment, funeral director, funeral establishment, or cinerator facility is given a copy of the deceased’s declaration of intent to be cremated that is signed by the deceased and the deceased’s human remains are subsequently cremated, or a court order directing the cremation of the deceased’s human remains, no person may make a claim objecting to the cremation against that direct disposer, direct disposal establishment, funeral director, funeral establishment, or cinerator facility. If a direct disposer, direct disposal establishment, funeral director, funeral establishment, or cinerator facility performs a cremation pursuant to the authorization of a legally authorized person who represents that she or he is not aware of any objection to the cremation of the deceased’s human remains by others in the same class of the person making the representation or of any person in a higher priority class, and the deceased’s human remains are subsequently cremated, no person may make a claim objecting to the cremation against that direct disposer, direct disposal establishment, funeral director, funeral establishment, or cinerator facility.

History: s. 11, ch. 2007-55.
Fla. Stat. § 456.038 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.038
456.038 Renewal and cancellation notices.
Status: in_force

(1) At least 90 days before the end of a licensure cycle, the department shall: (a) Forward a licensure renewal notification to an active or inactive status licensee at the licensee’s last known address of record with the department. (b) Forward a notice of pending cancellation of licensure to a delinquent licensee at the licensee’s last known address of record with the department.

(2) Each licensure renewal notification and each notice of pending cancellation of licensure must state conspicuously that a licensee who remains on inactive status for more than two consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who wishes to reactivate the license may be required to demonstrate the competency to resume active practice by sitting for a special purpose examination or by completing other reactivation requirements, as defined by rule of the board or the department if there is no board.

History: s. 96, ch. 97-261; s. 65, ch. 2000-160; s. 33, ch. 2000-318.
Fla. Stat. § 327.36 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 327 / Section 327.36
327.36 Mandatory adjudication; prohibition against accepting plea to lesser included offense.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 948.01, no court may suspend, defer, or withhold adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for any violation of s. 327.35, for manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vessel, or for vessel homicide.

(2)(a) No trial judge may accept a plea of guilty to a lesser offense from a person who is charged with a violation of s. 327.35, manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vessel, or vessel homicide and who has been given a breath or blood test to determine blood or breath alcohol content, the results of which show a blood-alcohol level or breath-alcohol level of 0.15 or more. (b) A trial judge may not accept a plea of guilty to a lesser offense from a person charged with a felony violation of s. 327.35, manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vessel, or vessel homicide.

History: s. 27, ch. 87-243; s. 5, ch. 87-392; s. 10, ch. 91-255; s. 24, ch. 96-330; s. 10, ch. 2000-362; s. 8, ch. 2009-86.
Fla. Stat. § 258.152 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 258 / Part I / Section 258.152
258.152 Ney Landrum State Park designation.
Status: in_force

The St. Marks River Preserve State Park, located in Leon and Jefferson Counties, is renamed and designated as Ney Landrum State Park.

History: s. 5, ch. 2025-76.
Fla. Stat. § 552.13 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 552 / Section 552.13
552.13 Promulgation of regulations by the Division of State Fire Marshal.
Status: in_force

The division shall make, promulgate, and enforce regulations setting forth minimum general standards covering manufacture; transportation other than on a public street, road, or highway (including loading and unloading); use; sale; handling; and storage of explosives. Said regulations shall be such as are reasonably necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public and persons possessing, handling, and using such materials and shall be in substantial conformity with generally accepted standards of safety concerning such subject matters. Such regulations shall be adopted by the division pursuant to the provisions of chapter 120.

History: s. 6, ch. 29944, 1955; s. 8, ch. 59-83; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-299; s. 12, ch. 77-84; s. 26, ch. 82-186.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.34 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part II / Section 1001.34
1001.34 Membership of district school board.
Status: in_force

(1) Each district school board shall be composed of not less than five members. Each member of the district school board shall be a qualified elector of the district in which she or he serves, shall be a resident of the district school board member residence area from which she or he is elected, and shall maintain said residency throughout her or his term of office.

(2) A district school board may modify the number of members on its board by adopting a resolution that establishes the total number of members on the board, which may not be less than five, and the number of members who shall be elected by residence areas or elected at large. The resolution must specify an orderly method and procedure for modifying the membership of the board, including staggering terms of additional members as necessary. If the resolution is adopted, the district school board shall submit to the electors for approval at a referendum held at the next primary or general election the question of whether the number of board members should be modified in accordance with the resolution adopted by the district school board. If the referendum is approved, election of additional school board members may occur at any primary, general, or otherwise-called special election.

History: s. 41, ch. 2002-387; s. 15, ch. 2014-39.
Fla. Stat. § 192.011 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 192 / Section 192.011
192.011 All property to be assessed.
Status: in_force

The property appraiser shall assess all property located within the county, except inventory, whether such property is taxable, wholly or partially exempt, or subject to classification reflecting a value less than its just value at its present highest and best use. Extension on the tax rolls shall be made according to regulation promulgated by the department in order properly to reflect the general law. Streets, roads, and highways which have been dedicated to or otherwise acquired by a municipality, a county, or a state agency may be assessed, but need not be.

History: s. 1, ch. 4322, 1895; GS 428; s. 1, ch. 5596, 1907; RGS 694; CGL 893; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55; s. 2, ch. 70-243; s. 1, ch. 77-102; s. 3, ch. 81-308; s. 966, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 663.4001 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part III / Section 663.4001
663.4001 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this part is to establish a legal and regulatory framework for the conduct by international trust entities of financial services business in this state. This part is intended to:

(1) Support the Florida operations of international trust entities and promote the growth of international financial services to benefit the economy and consumers in this state.

(2) Provide for appropriate supervision and regulatory oversight to ensure that financial services activities of international trust entities in this state are conducted responsibly and in a safe and sound manner.

History: s. 21, ch. 2017-83.
Fla. Stat. § 196.001 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 196 / Section 196.001
196.001 Property subject to taxation.
Status: in_force

Unless expressly exempted from taxation, the following property shall be subject to taxation in the manner provided by law:

(1) All real and personal property in this state and all personal property belonging to persons residing in this state; and

(2) All leasehold interests in property of the United States, of the state, or any political subdivision, municipality, agency, authority, or other public body corporate of the state.

History: s. 16, ch. 71-133.
Fla. Stat. § 122.12 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 122 / Section 122.12
122.12 Designation of beneficiary; death of participant; forfeiture of contributions after benefits paid; survivor benefits.
Status: in_force

(1) Any officer or employee may file, in writing, a designation of beneficiary and it shall be the duty of the department to refund 100 percent, without interest, of the contributions made to the retirement trust fund by such deceased officer or employee to such designated beneficiary. The officer or employee shall have the privilege of changing, in writing, the designated beneficiary at any time. Upon failure to designate a beneficiary, the refund shall be made to the persons in the same order as designated in s. 222.15, for wages due deceased employees. If the deceased officer or employee has received any benefits under this law, no refund shall be made unless such officer or employee has elected to accept benefits under s. 122.08(3) or (4).

(2) Provided further any heir who received a refund under s. 10 of chapter 22938, Laws of 1945, or s. 10 of chapter 22831, Laws of 1945, shall be entitled to receive any accumulated retirement contributions credited to the deceased officer or employee’s account.

History: s. 13, ch. 29801, 1955; s. 5, ch. 57-364; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 31, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 61, ch. 99-255.
Fla. Stat. § 290.00725 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 290 / Section 290.00725
290.00725 Enterprise zone designation for the City of Ocala.
Status: in_force

The City of Ocala may apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone for an area within the western portion of the city, which zone shall encompass an area up to 5 square miles. Notwithstanding s. 290.0065 limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated and the number of enterprise zones within a population category, the department may designate one enterprise zone under this section. The department shall establish the initial effective date of the enterprise zone designated under this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 2009-48; s. 212, ch. 2011-142.
Fla. Stat. § 336.0255 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 336 / Section 336.0255
336.0255 Distribution of additional local option tax.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 336.025, for calendar year 1993, the tax authorized in s. 336.025(1)(b) shall be imposed to November 1, 1993, to be effective January 1, 1994. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 336.025: the county may, prior to September 1, 1993, establish by interlocal agreement with one or more of the municipalities located therein, representing a majority of the population of the incorporated area within the county, a distribution formula for dividing the entire proceeds of the local option gas tax among the county government and all eligible municipalities within the county and the proceeds of the tax shall be distributed among the county government and eligible municipalities based on the interlocal agreement. If no interlocal agreement is reached prior to September 1, 1993, the proceeds of the tax imposed prior to November 1, 1993, shall be distributed among the county government and eligible municipalities based on the transportation expenditures of each for the immediately preceding 5 fiscal years, as a proportion of the total of such expenditures for the county and all municipalities within the county. After the initial imposition of a tax imposed prior to November 1, 1993, and distributed based on historical transportation expenditures, the proportions shall be recalculated every 10 years based on the transportation expenditures of the immediately preceding 5 years. However, such recalculation shall under no circumstances materially or adversely affect the rights of holders of outstanding bonds, which are backed by taxes authorized in this section, and the amounts distributed to the county government and each municipality shall not be reduced below the amount necessary for the payment of principal and interest and reserves for principal and interest as required under the covenants of any bond resolution outstanding on the date of the recalculation.

History: s. 41, ch. 93-206.
Fla. Stat. § 316.234 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.234
316.234 Signal lamps and signal devices.
Status: in_force

(1) Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under this chapter, shall be equipped with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber light, visible from a distance of not less than 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight, and which shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake, and which may but need not be incorporated with one or more other rear lamps. An object, material, or covering that alters the stop lamp’s visibility from 300 feet to the rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a stop lamp.

(2) Any vehicle may be equipped and, when required under s. 316.222(2), shall be equipped with electric turn signals which shall indicate an intention to turn by flashing lights showing to the front and rear of a vehicle or on a combination of vehicles on the side of the vehicle or combination toward which the turn is to be made. The lamps showing to the front shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and, when signaling, shall emit white or amber light. The lamps showing to the rear shall be mounted on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and, when signaling, shall emit a red or amber light. Turn signal lamps on vehicles 80 inches or more in overall width shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp’s visibility from a distance of 500 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps on vehicles less than 80 inches wide shall be visible at a distance of not less than 300 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight, and an object, material, or covering that alters the lamp’s visibility from a distance of 300 feet to the front or rear in normal sunlight may not be placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied over a turn signal lamp. Turn signal lamps may, but need not be, incorporated in other lamps on the vehicle.

(3) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 184, ch. 99-248; s. 12, ch. 2000-313.