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Fla. Stat. § 83.59 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part II / Section 83.59
83.59 Right of action for possession.
Status: in_force

(1) If the rental agreement is terminated and the tenant does not vacate the premises, the landlord may recover possession of the dwelling unit as provided in this section.

(2) A landlord, the landlord’s attorney, or the landlord’s agent, applying for the removal of a tenant, shall file in the county court of the county where the premises are situated a complaint describing the dwelling unit and stating the facts that authorize its recovery. A landlord’s agent is not permitted to take any action other than the initial filing of the complaint, unless the landlord’s agent is an attorney. The landlord is entitled to the summary procedure provided in s. 51.011, and the court shall advance the cause on the calendar.

(3) The landlord shall not recover possession of a dwelling unit except: (a) In an action for possession under subsection (2) or other civil action in which the issue of right of possession is determined; (b) When the tenant has surrendered possession of the dwelling unit to the landlord; (c) When the tenant has abandoned the dwelling unit. In the absence of actual knowledge of abandonment, it shall be presumed that the tenant has abandoned the dwelling unit if he or she is absent from the premises for a period of time equal to one-half the time for periodic rental payments. However, this presumption does not apply if the rent is current or the tenant has notified the landlord, in writing, of an intended absence; or (d) When the last remaining tenant of a dwelling unit is deceased, personal property remains on the premises, rent is unpaid, at least 60 days have elapsed following the date of death, and the landlord has not been notified in writing of the existence of a probate estate or of the name and address of a personal representative. This paragraph does not apply to a dwelling unit used in connection with a federally administered or regulated housing program, including programs under s. 202, s. 221(d)(3) and (4), s. 236, or s. 8 of the National Housing Act, as amended.

(4) The prevailing party is entitled to have judgment for costs and execution therefor.

History: s. 2, ch. 73-330; s. 1, ch. 74-146; s. 24, ch. 82-66; s. 1, ch. 92-36; s. 447, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 2007-136; s. 11, ch. 2013-136.
Fla. Stat. § 703.11 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 703 / Section 703.11
703.11 Order granting petition; jury to assess compensation; copies of original abstracts.
Status: in_force

Upon the day fixed, or any day to which the hearing may be adjourned, if no person shall appear, or if no sufficient cause be shown why the prayer of the petition should not be granted, then the said judge shall make an order granting the prayer of the petition and issue an order to the sheriff to impanel a jury of 12 persons to try what shall be just compensation for the said abstracts, copies, minutes, extracts, maps, or plats, or copies thereof, sought to be taken for the county. If the defendant so appearing shall, in her or his return to such order, elect that the condemnation sought by the petitioner shall, if any such condemnation be allowed, be of copies of such abstracts, copies, minutes, extracts, maps, or plats and not of the originals thereof, no condemnation shall be allowed of such originals, and the petition, in case it shall have sought a condemnation of such originals, shall thereupon be amended so as to seek only a condemnation of a copy of said abstracts, copies, minutes, extracts, maps, or plats.

History: s. 3, ch. 5414, 1905; RGS 3858; CGL 5765; s. 786, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 1013.14 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1013 / Part II / Section 1013.14
1013.14 Proposed purchase of real property by a board; confidentiality of records; procedure.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) In any case in which a board, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, seeks to acquire by purchase any real property for educational purposes, every appraisal, offer, or counteroffer must be in writing and is exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) until an option contract is executed or, if no option contract is executed, until 30 days before a contract or agreement for purchase is considered for approval by the board. If a contract or agreement for purchase is not submitted to the board for approval, the exemption from s. 119.07(1) shall expire 30 days after the termination of negotiations. The board shall maintain complete and accurate records of every such appraisal, offer, and counteroffer. For the purposes of this section, the term “option contract” means an agreement by the board to purchase a piece of property, subject to the approval of the board at a public meeting after 30 days’ public notice. (b) Before acquisition of the property, the board shall obtain at least one appraisal by an appraiser approved pursuant to s. 253.025(8) for each purchase in an amount greater than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. For each purchase in an amount in excess of $500,000, the board shall obtain at least two appraisals by appraisers approved pursuant to s. 253.025(8). If the agreed to purchase price exceeds the average appraised value, the board is required to approve the purchase by an extraordinary vote.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as providing an exemption from, or an exception to, s. 286.011.

History: s. 807, ch. 2002-387; s. 48, ch. 2016-233.
Fla. Stat. § 709.05 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 709 / Part I / Section 709.05
709.05 Powers of appointment; validation of prior releases.
Status: in_force

All releases, in whole or in part, of powers of appointment heretofore executed in a manner that conforms with the provisions of this law be and they are hereby validated and shall be given the same force and effect as if executed subsequently to the effective date of this law.

History: s. 4, ch. 23007, 1945.
Fla. Stat. § 421.46 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 421 / Part I / Section 421.46
421.46 Organization and establishment of housing authorities validated.
Status: in_force

The establishment and organization of housing authorities under the provisions of the Housing Authorities Law of this state together with all proceedings, acts and things heretofore undertaken, performed or done with reference thereto, are hereby validated, ratified, confirmed, approved and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity therein or any want of statutory authority.

History: s. 1, ch. 20222, 1941.
Fla. Stat. § 373.0466 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.0466
373.0466 Central Florida Water Initiative Grant Program.
Status: in_force

Subject to appropriation, a grant program for the Central Florida Water Initiative is established within the Department of Environmental Protection.

(1) The department, in cooperation with the relevant water management districts, shall provide grants for projects that benefit the Central Florida Water Initiative Area and that promote alternative water supplies and protect groundwater resources.

(2) In allocating such funds, priority must be given to projects that use reclaimed water, create new surface water storage, enhance natural systems, recharge groundwater, optimize beneficial uses of water, expand water conservation programs, or are able to demonstrate that a significant financial hardship exists as a result of complying with rules applicable to the Central Florida Water Initiative Area.

History: s. 4, ch. 2021-153.
Fla. Stat. § 260.014 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 260 / Section 260.014
260.014 Florida Greenways and Trails System.
Status: in_force

The Florida Greenways and Trails System shall be a statewide system of greenways and trails which shall consist of individual greenways and trails and networks of greenways and trails which may be designated as a part of the statewide system by the department. The department may establish a program to recognize local communities located along or in proximity to one or more long-distance nonmotorized recreational trails as trail towns. Mapping or other forms of identification of lands and waterways as suitable for inclusion in the system of greenways and trails, mapping of ecological characteristics for any purpose, or development of information for planning purposes shall not constitute designation. No lands or waterways may be designated as a part of the statewide system of greenways and trails without the specific written consent of the landowner.

History: s. 4, ch. 79-110; s. 10, ch. 96-389; s. 6, ch. 98-336; s. 24, ch. 99-247; s. 1, ch. 2023-20.
Fla. Stat. § 624.21 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part I / Section 624.21
624.21 Prospective operation of amendments to code.
Status: in_force

Each amendment to this code shall be construed to operate prospectively, unless a contrary legislative intent is specified.

History: s. 4, ch. 82-386; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 631.737 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part III / Section 631.737
631.737 Rescission and review generally.
Status: in_force

The association shall review claims and matters regarding covered policies based upon the record available to it on and after the date of liquidation. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, in order to allow for orderly claims administration by the association, entry of a liquidation order by a court of competent jurisdiction tolls for 1 year any rescission or noncontestable period allowed by the contract, by the policy, or by law. The association’s obligation is to pay any valid insurance policy or contract claims, if warranted, after its independent de novo review of the policies, contracts, and claims presented to it, whether domestic or foreign, following a rehabilitation or a liquidation.

History: ss. 102, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 2015-167; s. 80, ch. 2016-10.
Fla. Stat. § 429.195 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part I / Section 429.195
429.195 Rebates prohibited; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) An assisted living facility licensed under this part may not contract or promise to pay or receive any commission, bonus, kickback, or rebate or engage in any split-fee arrangement in any form whatsoever with any person, health care provider, or health care facility as provided under s. 817.505.

(2) This section does not apply to: (a) An individual employed by the assisted living facility, or with whom the facility contracts to provide marketing services for the facility, if the individual clearly indicates that he or she works with or for the facility. (b) Payments by an assisted living facility to a referral service that provides information, consultation, or referrals to consumers to assist them in finding appropriate care or housing options for seniors or disabled adults if the referred consumers are not Medicaid recipients. (c) A resident of an assisted living facility who refers a friend, family members, or other individuals with whom the resident has a personal relationship to the assisted living facility, in which case the assisted living facility may provide a monetary reward to the resident for making such referral.

(3) A violation of this section is patient brokering and is punishable as provided in s. 817.505.

History: ss. 18, 25, ch. 89-294; s. 13, ch. 91-263; ss. 15, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 773, ch. 95-148; s. 12, ch. 95-210; s. 14, ch. 98-80; s. 2, ch. 2006-197; s. 29, ch. 2012-160.
Fla. Stat. § 298.365 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.365
298.365 Collection of annual installment tax; lien.
Status: in_force

Annual installment taxes levied under s. 298.36 shall become due and be collected during each year at the same time that county taxes are due and collected, and said annual installment and levy shall be evidenced to and certified by the board of supervisors not later than June 1 of each year to the property appraisers of counties in which lands of the district are situated. Said tax shall be extended by the county property appraisers on the county tax rolls and shall be collected by the tax collectors in the same manner and time as county taxes and the proceeds thereof paid to said district. Said tax shall be a lien until paid on the property against which assessed and enforceable in like manner as county taxes.

History: s. 16, ch. 72-291; s. 1, ch. 77-102; s. 1, ch. 86-54.
Fla. Stat. § 378.203 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 378 / Part II / Section 378.203
378.203 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Acres mined” means all acres on which mining operations have resulted in extraction of phosphate rock.

(2) “Annual report” means a detailed report, including maps and aerial photographs, submitted for each mine, which describes and delineates mining operations and reclamation or restoration activities undertaken in the previous calendar year.

(3) “Conceptual reclamation plan” means a graphic and written description of general activities to be undertaken across the whole mine to comply with the reclamation standards and criteria contained in this part.

(4) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection.

(5) “Mine” means an area of land upon which mining operations have been conducted, are being conducted, or are planned to be conducted, as the term is commonly used in the trade.

(6) “Mining operations” means those physical activities, other than prospecting and site preparation, which are necessary for extraction, waste disposal, storage, or dam maintenance prior to abandonment.

(7) “New mine,” as used in s. 378.209, means a mine for which the operator first became obligated to pay a severance tax for the extraction of minerals therefrom after July 1, 1975.

(8) “Operator” means the person engaged, or seeking to be engaged, in the severance of solid minerals, or any other person who is obligated to reclaim mined lands pursuant to s. 211.32(1). For purposes of s. 378.208 relating to financial responsibility, the term “operator” includes a parent, its subsidiary, or division.

(9) “Reclamation” means the reshaping of lands in a manner that meets the reclamation criteria and standards contained in this part.

(10) “Restoration” means the recontouring and revegetation of lands in a manner, consistent with the criteria and standards established under this part, which will maintain or improve the water quality and function of the biological systems present at the site prior to mining. In requiring restoration of an area, the department must recognize technological limitations and economic considerations. For example, restoration must be considered accomplished when immature trees are used; mature trees are not required to be replanted in areas where mature trees were removed to allow mining.

(11) “Revegetation” means, in reclaimed areas, a cover of vegetation consistent with the criteria and standards established pursuant to this part and consistent with the land form created and the future land uses. In restored areas, it means a cover of vegetation that is designed to return the restored area to the condition in existence prior to mining.

(12) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Environmental Protection.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-294; ss. 319, 505, ch. 94-356.
Fla. Stat. § 113.051 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 113 / Section 113.051
113.051 Grants and commissions.
Status: in_force

All grants and commissions shall be in the name and under the authority of the State of Florida, sealed with the great seal of the state, signed by the Governor, and countersigned by the Secretary of State.

History: Former s. 14, Art. IV of the State Constitution of 1885, as amended; converted to statutory law by s. 10, Art. XII of the State Constitution as revised in 1968.
Fla. Stat. § 947.071 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.071
947.071 Rulemaking procedures; indexing of orders.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that all rulemaking procedures by the commission be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 120.

(2) The only final orders of the commission which shall be indexed pursuant to chapter 120 are: (a) Orders granting parole. (b) Orders revoking parole. (c) Orders restoring to supervision. (d) Orders releasing from custody and further supervision. (e) Early parole termination orders. (f) Orders granting conditional release. (g) Orders revoking conditional release.

History: s. 34, ch. 74-112; s. 4, ch. 82-171; s. 34, ch. 83-131; s. 37, ch. 86-183; ss. 17, 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; s. 20, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2.
Fla. Stat. § 843.18 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 843 / Section 843.18
843.18 Boats; fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for the operator of any boat plying the waters of the state, having knowledge that she or he has been directed to stop such vessel by a duly authorized law enforcement officer, willfully to refuse or fail to stop in compliance with such directive or, having stopped in knowing compliance with such a directive, willfully to flee in an attempt to elude such officer. Any person violating this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) Any violation of this section with respect to any vessel shall constitute such vessel as contraband which may be seized by a law enforcement agency and which shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701-932.704.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-160; s. 1, ch. 82-210; s. 29, ch. 87-243; s. 11, ch. 87-392; s. 1347, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 475.182 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 475 / Part I / Section 475.182
475.182 Renewal of license; continuing education.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and fee. The renewal application for an active license as broker, broker associate, or sales associate shall include proof satisfactory to the commission that the licensee has, since the issuance or renewal of her or his current license, satisfactorily completed at least 14 classroom hours of 50 minutes each of a continuing education course during each biennium of a license period, as prescribed by the commission. Approval or denial of a specialty course must be based on the extent to which the course content focuses on real estate issues relevant to the modern practice of real estate by a real estate licensee, including technology used in the real estate industry. The commission may accept as a substitute for such continuing education course, on a classroom-hour-for-classroom-hour basis, any satisfactorily completed education course that the commission finds is adequate to educate licensees within the intent of this section, including an approved distance learning course. However, the commission may not require, for the purpose of satisfactorily completing an approved correspondence or distance learning course, a written examination that is to be taken at a centralized location and is to be monitored. (b) The commission may accept as a substitute for 3 classroom hours, one time per renewal cycle, attendance at one legal agenda session of the commission. In order to obtain credit, the licensee must notify the division at least 7 days in advance of his or her intent to attend. A licensee may not earn any continuing education credit for attending a legal agenda session of the commission as a party to a disciplinary action.

(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the renewal of licenses at least every 4 years.

(3) Any license that is not renewed at the end of the license period prescribed by the department shall automatically revert to involuntarily inactive status. Such license may subsequently be renewed only if the licensee meets the other qualifications specified in s. 475.183.

(4) Sixty days before the end of the license period and automatic reversion of a license to inactive status, the department shall mail a notice of renewal and possible reversion to the last known address of the licensee.

History: ss. 14, 42, ch. 79-239; ss. 2, 5, ch. 80-307; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 38, ch. 82-1; ss. 32, 45, ch. 82-179; s. 93, ch. 83-218; ss. 10, 28, 30, ch. 88-20; s. 10, ch. 91-89; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 93-261; s. 140, ch. 94-119; s. 5, ch. 94-337; s. 368, ch. 97-103; s. 2, ch. 2002-9; s. 30, ch. 2003-164; s. 5, ch. 2007-86.
Fla. Stat. § 518.16 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 518 / Section 518.16
518.16 Chapter cumulative.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be cumulative to any other law providing for investments and security for public deposits.

History: s. 2, ch. 27990, 1953; s. 11, ch. 28154, 1953.
Fla. Stat. § 570.916 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part IV / Section 570.916
570.916 Water supply agreements; department negotiation.
Status: in_force

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to negotiate agreements with landowners for water supply in rural areas, provided that:

(1) The water to be supplied is currently available to property owned or controlled by the department; and

(2) The intended use and quantity are not inconsistent with any permit required under part II of chapter 373 for the source of supply in effect at the time of the agreement.

History: s. 37, ch. 2000-308; s. 65, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 590.42 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 590 / Section 590.42
590.42 Federally funded fire protection assistance programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may enter into agreements with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in order to participate in the Federal Rural Community Fire Protection Program authorized by Pub. L. No. 92-419, whereby the Federal Government provides financial assistance to the states on a matching basis of up to 50 percent of expenditures for such purposes.

(2) With respect to the formulation of projects relating to fire protection of livestock, wildlife, crops, pastures, orchards, rangeland, woodland, farmsteads, or other improvements, and other values in rural areas, for which such federal matching funds are available, any participating county or fire department may contribute to the nonfederal matching share and may also contribute such other nonfederal cooperation as may be deemed necessary by the Florida Forest Service.

(3) The provisions of this section are supplementary to the provisions of s. 125.27.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-243; s. 19, ch. 99-292; s. 68, ch. 2012-7.