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Fla. Stat. § 626.6515 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.6515
626.6515 Effect of suspension or revocation upon associated agencies.
Status: in_force

Upon suspension or revocation of the license of an insurance agency, the department may at the same time revoke, suspend, or refuse to continue the license of any other insurance agency under the management, ownership, control, or directorship of any person or persons who participated in activities which resulted in the suspension, revocation, or refusal to continue the initial license if acts occurred at that specific agency location which are grounds for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license under this code. The department shall not, during the period of revocation or suspension, grant any new license for the establishment of any additional agency not in operation at the time of suspension, revocation, or refusal to any agency under or proposed to be under substantially the same management, ownership, control, or directorship of individuals who directed or participated in activities which resulted in suspension, revocation, or refusal of an agency license.

History: ss. 211, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 79.02 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 79 / Section 79.02
79.02 Bond may be required.
Status: in_force

When it appears necessary, the court, justice, or judge granting the writ shall require bond with surety to be approved by the judge or clerk payable to the Governor executed in such manner and reasonable penalty as the court, justice, or judge prescribes; conditioned for the payment of the charges and costs awarded against the prisoner and that he or she will not escape by the way. The bond shall be filed and may be sued on in the name of the Governor for the benefit of any person interested therein. In the event of inability to give bond for the payment of charges and costs, he or she may be permitted, in the place thereof, to make deposit in such amount as the court, justice, or judge requires.

History: s. 1, Sept. 16, 1822; s. 1, ch. 3129, 1879; RS 1771; GS 2248; RGS 3571; CGL 5435; s. 29, ch. 67-254; s. 414, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 908.101 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 908 / Section 908.101
908.101 Legislative findings and intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that it is an important state interest to cooperate and assist the Federal Government in the enforcement of federal immigration laws within this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 2019-102.
Fla. Stat. § 401.2101 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part III / Section 401.2101
401.2101 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Raymond H. Alexander, M.D., Emergency Medical Transportation Services Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 92-78.
Fla. Stat. § 350.115 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 350 / Section 350.115
350.115 Uniform systems and classifications of accounts.
Status: in_force

The commission may prescribe by rule uniform systems and classifications of accounts for each type of regulated company and approve or establish adequate, fair, and reasonable depreciation rates and charges.

History: ss. 3, 6, ch. 80-289; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 6, ch. 87-50; s. 6, ch. 2003-5.
Fla. Stat. § 384.29 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 384 / Section 384.29
384.29 Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

(1) All information and records held by the department or its authorized representatives relating to known or suspected cases of sexually transmissible diseases are strictly confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). Such information shall not be released or made public by the department or its authorized representatives, or by a court or parties to a lawsuit upon revelation by subpoena, except under the following circumstances: (a) When made with the consent of all persons to which the information applies; (b) When made for statistical purposes, and medical or epidemiologic information is summarized so that no person can be identified and no names are revealed; (c) When made to medical personnel, appropriate state agencies, public health agencies, or courts of appropriate jurisdiction, to enforce the provisions of this chapter or s. 775.0877 and related rules; (d) When made in a medical emergency, but only to the extent necessary to protect the health or life of a named party, or an injured officer, firefighter, paramedic, or emergency medical technician; or (e) When made to the proper authorities as required by chapter 39 or chapter 415.

(2) When disclosure is made pursuant to a subpoena, the court shall seal such information from further disclosure, except as deemed necessary by the court to reach a decision, unless otherwise agreed to by all parties. Except as provided in this section, such information that is disclosed pursuant to a subpoena is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).

(3) No employee of the department or its authorized representatives shall be examined in a civil, criminal, special, or other proceeding as to the existence or contents of pertinent records of a person examined or treated for a sexually transmissible disease by the department or its authorized representatives, or of the existence or contents of such reports received from a private physician or private health facility, without the consent of the person examined and treated for such diseases, except in proceedings under ss. 384.27 and 384.28 or involving offenders pursuant to s. 775.0877.

History: s. 90, ch. 86-220; s. 5, ch. 90-292; s. 7, ch. 90-344; s. 11, ch. 93-227; s. 17, ch. 96-322; s. 199, ch. 96-406; s. 138, ch. 98-403; s. 24, ch. 2001-62.
Fla. Stat. § 408.0512 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 408 / Part I / Section 408.0512
408.0512 Electronic health records system adoption loan program.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of eligible donations from public or private entities and funding made available through s. 3014 of the Public Health Service Act, the agency may operate a certified electronic health record technology loan fund subject to a specific appropriation as authorized by the General Appropriations Act or as provided through the provisions of s. 216.181(11)(a) and (b).

History: s. 3, ch. 2009-172; s. 2, ch. 2023-10.
Fla. Stat. § 790.27 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.27
790.27 Alteration or removal of firearm serial number or possession, sale, or delivery of firearm with serial number altered or removed prohibited; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly alter or remove the manufacturer’s or importer’s serial number from a firearm with intent to disguise the true identity thereof. (b) Any person violating paragraph (a) is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2)(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly sell, deliver, or possess any firearm on which the manufacturer’s or importer’s serial number has been unlawfully altered or removed. (b) Any person violating paragraph (a) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(3) This section shall not apply to antique firearms.

History: s. 2, ch. 79-58; s. 179, ch. 91-224.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1506 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1506
617.1506 Corporate name of foreign corporation.
Status: in_force

(1) A foreign corporation may not file an application for a certificate of authority unless the corporate name of such corporation satisfies the requirements of s. 617.0401. To obtain or maintain a certificate of authority to transact business in this state, the foreign corporation: (a) May add the word “corporation” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “corp.” or “inc.” or words of like import, which clearly indicate that it is a corporation instead of a natural person or partnership or other business entity; however, the name of a foreign corporation may not contain the word “company” or the abbreviation “co.”; or (b) May use an alternate name to transact business in this state if its real name is unavailable. Any alternate corporate name adopted for use in this state must be cross-referenced to the real corporate name in the records of the Division of Corporations. If the real corporate name of the corporation becomes available in this state or if the corporation chooses to change its alternate name, a copy of the resolution of its board of directors, changing or withdrawing the alternate name and executed as required by s. 617.01201, must be delivered for filing.

(2) The corporate name, including the alternate name, of a foreign corporation must be distinguishable, within the records of the Division of Corporations, from: (a) Any corporate name of a corporation for profit incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state. (b) The alternate name of another foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state. (c) The corporate name of a not-for-profit corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state. (d) The names of all other entities or filings, except fictitious name registrations pursuant to s. 865.09, organized, or registered under the laws of this state, that are on file with the Division of Corporations.

(3) If a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state changes its corporate name to one that does not satisfy the requirements of s. 617.0401, such corporation may not transact business in this state under the changed name until the corporation adopts a name satisfying the requirements of s. 617.0401.

History: s. 96, ch. 90-179; s. 65, ch. 93-281; s. 15, ch. 98-101; s. 47, ch. 2009-205.
Fla. Stat. § 985.24 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part V / Section 985.24
985.24 Use of detention; prohibitions.
Status: in_force

(1) All determinations and court orders regarding the use of detention care shall be based primarily upon findings that the child: (a) Presents a substantial risk of not appearing at a subsequent hearing; (b) Presents a substantial risk of inflicting bodily harm on others as evidenced by recent behavior, including the illegal possession or use of a firearm; (c) Presents a history of committing a property offense prior to adjudication, disposition, or placement; (d) Has committed contempt of court by: 1. Intentionally disrupting the administration of the court; 2. Intentionally disobeying a court order; or 3. Engaging in a punishable act or speech in the court’s presence which shows disrespect for the authority and dignity of the court; or (e) Requests protection from imminent bodily harm.

(2) A child who is placed on supervised release detention care may be required to comply with any available condition established by the department or ordered by the court, including electronic monitoring, if the court finds such a condition is necessary to preserve public safety or to ensure the child’s safety or appearance in court.

(3) A child alleged to have committed a delinquent act or violation of law may not be placed into secure or supervised release detention care for any of the following reasons: (a) To allow a parent to avoid his or her legal responsibility. (b) To permit more convenient administrative access to the child. (c) To facilitate further interrogation or investigation. (d) Due to a lack of more appropriate facilities.

(4) A child who is alleged to be dependent under chapter 39, or any child subject to proceedings under chapter 984, who is not alleged to have committed a delinquent act or violation of law, may not, under any circumstances, be placed into secure detention care.

(5) The department shall continue to identify and develop supervised release detention options and annually submit them to the Legislature for authorization and appropriation.

History: s. 5, ch. 90-208; s. 3, ch. 93-408; ss. 29, 30, ch. 94-209; ss. 21, 22, ch. 97-238; s. 80, ch. 98-280; s. 31, ch. 2006-120; s. 14, ch. 2014-162; s. 6, ch. 2018-86; s. 1, ch. 2022-181; s. 4, ch. 2023-87; s. 30, ch. 2025-153.
Fla. Stat. § 316.435 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.435
316.435 Lighting equipment for motor-driven cycles.
Status: in_force

The headlamp or headlamps upon every motor-driven cycle may be of the single-beam or multiple-beam type, but in either event shall comply with the requirements and limitations as follows:

(1) Every such headlamp or headlamps on a motor-driven cycle shall be of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of not less than 100 feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at any speed less than 25 miles per hour; at a distance of not less than 200 feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at a speed of 25 or more miles per hour; and at a distance of not less than 300 feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at a speed of 35 or more miles per hour.

(2) In the event the motor-driven cycle is equipped with a multiple-beam headlamp or headlamps, such equipment shall comply with the requirements of s. 316.430(2).

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; ss. 1, 29, ch. 76-31; s. 228, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 486.041 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 486 / Section 486.041
486.041 Physical therapist; application for license; fee.
Status: in_force

A person who desires to be licensed as a physical therapist shall apply to the department in writing on a form furnished by the department. She or he shall embody in that application evidence under oath, satisfactory to the board, of possession of the qualifications preliminary to examination required by s. 486.031. The applicant shall pay to the department at the time of filing the application a fee not to exceed $100, as fixed by the board.

History: s. 4, ch. 57-67; s. 2, ch. 73-354; s. 4, ch. 78-278; s. 2, ch. 79-116; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 5, 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 31, ch. 88-205; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 459, ch. 97-103; s. 178, ch. 97-264; s. 158, ch. 99-397.
Fla. Stat. § 620.8201 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part II / Section 620.8201
620.8201 Partnership as entity.
Status: in_force

(1) A partnership is an entity distinct from its partners.

(2) A limited liability partnership continues to be the same entity that existed before the filing of a statement of qualification under s. 620.9001.

History: s. 13, ch. 95-242; s. 6, ch. 99-285.
Fla. Stat. § 331.15 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part I / Section 331.15
331.15 Auto transportation between county airports; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) The term “motor carrier” as used in this section shall mean any person, firm, corporation, or partnership, which is engaged in the business of transporting passengers for hire by motor-propelled vehicles, including, but not limited to, buses and sedan automobiles.

(2) The board of county commissioners of every county owning and operating an airport shall have the right, power, and authority to enter into contracts with one or more motor carriers for the transportation of passengers for hire between such airport or airports and points within such county. Such contract or contracts shall authorize the term of said contract or contracts authorizing such motor carrier to transport passengers for hire over the roads, streets, and highways of such county between such airport and points within such county.

(3) Provided, however, this section shall not be applicable in any county owning or operating an airport, which said airport is geographically located so as to be separated from the mainland of the state by any bay, ocean, sea, river, or other body of water, and further provided that the provisions of the section shall not apply to counties having a population between 150,000 and 200,000.

History: ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 26512, 1951; s. 1, ch. 63-279; s. 2, ch. 63-496; s. 1, ch. 65-52; s. 1, ch. 85-113.
Fla. Stat. § 320.69915 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.69915
320.69915 Severability.
Status: in_force

If a provision of ss. 320.60-320.70 or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of ss. 320.60-320.70 that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of ss. 320.60-320.70 are severable.

History: s. 26, ch. 2001-196; s. 3, ch. 2017-187.
Fla. Stat. § 401.345 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part III / Section 401.345
401.345 Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund in the State Treasury, which shall be used exclusively for those purposes provided by law.

(2) Any funds appropriated in the General Appropriations Act for functions related to emergency medical services, and any other funds that become available for functions related to emergency medical services, must be deposited in the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund.

History: s. 17, ch. 92-78.
Fla. Stat. § 401.34 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part III / Section 401.34
401.34 Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) Each organization subject to this part must pay to the department the following nonrefundable fees, and these fees must be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund to be applied solely for salaries and expenses of the department incurred in implementing and enforcing this part: (a) Basic life support service license application: $660, to be paid biennially. (b) Advanced life support service license application: $1,375, to be paid biennially. (c) Original or renewal vehicle permit application for basic or advanced life support: $25, to be paid biennially. (d) Air ambulance service application: $1,375, to be paid biennially. (e) Original or renewal aircraft permit application for air ambulance: $25, to be paid biennially.

(2) Each person subject to this part must pay to the department the following nonrefundable fees, and these fees must be deposited into the Medical Quality Assurance Trust Fund: (a) Emergency medical technician certification examination application: $40. (b) Emergency medical technician original certificate application: $35. (c) Emergency medical technician renewal certificate application: $20, to be paid biennially. (d) Paramedic certification examination application: $40. (e) Paramedic original certificate application: $45. (f) Paramedic renewal certificate application: $45, to be paid biennially.

(3) A volunteer emergency medical services provider licensed by the department and persons actively serving with the provider without pay are not required to pay any of the fees set by the department for licensure, vehicle permits, or personnel certification. A licensee that charges any service fee is not entitled to this exemption. An emergency medical technician or paramedic certificate issued in accordance with this volunteer fee exemption provision is invalid while the certificateholder is performing his or her duties in a paid capacity.

(4)(a) If a certificate, license, or permit issued under this part is lost or destroyed, the person or entity to whom the certificate, license, or permit was issued may, upon payment of a fee to be set by the department not to exceed $10, obtain a duplicate, or substitute thereof. (b) Upon surrender of the original emergency medical technician or paramedic certificate and receipt of a replacement fee to be set by the department not to exceed $10, the department shall issue a replacement certificate to make a change in name.

History: s. 14, ch. 73-126; s. 2, ch. 74-334; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 4, ch. 77-347; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 15. 24, 25, ch. 82-402; ss. 7, 12, 13, ch. 83-196; s. 15, ch. 84-317; s. 62, ch. 86-220; ss. 16, 36, ch. 92-78; s. 798, ch. 95-148; s. 1, ch. 2013-130; s. 17, ch. 2015-4; s. 15, ch. 2023-71.
Fla. Stat. § 560.204 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 560 / Part II / Section 560.204
560.204 License required.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless exempted, a person may not engage in, or in any manner advertise that they engage in, the activity of a payment instrument seller or money transmitter, for compensation, without first obtaining a license under this part. For purposes of this subsection, the term “compensation” includes profit or loss on the exchange of currency, monetary value, or virtual currency.

(2) A licensee under this part may also engage in the activities authorized under part III of this chapter without the imposition of any additional licensing fees.

History: s. 2, ch. 94-238; s. 2, ch. 94-354; s. 6, ch. 2001-119; s. 30, ch. 2008-177; s. 5, ch. 2022-113.
Fla. Stat. § 672.616 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VI / Section 672.616
672.616 Procedure on notice claiming excuse.
Status: in_force

(1) Where the buyer receives notification of a material or indefinite delay or an allocation justified under the preceding section he or she may by written notification to the seller as to any delivery concerned, and where the prospective deficiency substantially impairs the value of the whole contract under the provisions of this chapter relating to breach of installment contracts (s. 672.612), then also as to the whole: (a) Terminate and thereby discharge any unexecuted portion of the contract; or (b) Modify the contract by agreeing to take his or her available quota in substitution.

(2) If after receipt of such notification from the seller the buyer fails so to modify the contract within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days the contract lapses with respect to any deliveries affected.

(3) The provisions of this section may not be negated by agreement except in so far as the seller has assumed a greater obligation under the preceding section.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 600, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 127.01 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 127 / Section 127.01
127.01 Counties delegated power of eminent domain; recreational purposes, issue of necessity of taking; compliance with limitations.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Each county of the state is delegated authority to exercise the right and power of eminent domain; that is, the right to appropriate property, except state or federal, for any county purpose. The absolute fee simple title to all property so taken and acquired shall vest in such county unless the county seeks to condemn a particular right or estate in such property. (b) Each county is further authorized to exercise the eminent domain power granted to the Department of Transportation by s. 337.27(1), the transportation corridor protection provisions of s. 337.273, and the right of entry onto property pursuant to s. 337.274.

(2) However, no county has the right to condemn any lands outside its own county boundaries for parks, playgrounds, recreational centers, or other recreational purposes. In eminent domain proceedings, a county’s burden of showing reasonable necessity for parks, playgrounds, recreational centers, or other types of recreational purposes shall be the same as the burden in other types of eminent domain proceedings.

(3) A county shall strictly comply with the limitations set forth in ss. 73.013 and 73.014.

History: s. 1, ch. 7338, 1917; RGS 1503; CGL 2281; s. 1, ch. 22802, 1945; s. 18, ch. 63-559; s. 5, ch. 73-299; s. 1, ch. 84-319; s. 17, ch. 85-80; s. 4, ch. 88-168; s. 1, ch. 91-141; s. 62, ch. 99-385; s. 4, ch. 2006-11.