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Fla. Stat. § 1011.803 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1011 / Part III / Section 1011.803
1011.803 Money-back Guarantee Program.
Status: in_force

(1) The Money-back Guarantee Program is established to help individuals achieve self-sufficiency by requiring each school district and Florida College System institution to refund the cost of tuition to students who are not able to find a job in the field in which the student was trained within 6 months of successful completion of select workforce education programs that prepare students for in-demand, middle-level to high-level wage occupations.

(2) Each school district and Florida College System institution shall establish a money-back guarantee program to: (a) Offer a money-back guarantee on at least three programs. However, by July 1, 2026, each school district and Florida College System institution must offer a money-back guarantee on at least three additional programs and notify the State Board of Education of such programs. (b) Establish student eligibility criteria for the reimbursement of tuition under the money-back guarantee program that includes: 1. Student attendance. 2. Student program performance. 3. Career Service or Career Day attendance. 4. Participation in internship or work-study programs. 5. Job search documentation. 6. Development of a student career plan with the institution’s career services department. Enrollment in a program established pursuant to this subsection constitutes enrollment in the money-back guarantee program. Eligibility criteria for the reimbursement of tuition established by the school district or Florida College System institution pursuant to subparagraphs 4. and 5. may not exceed the work search requirements under s. 443.091.

(3) No later than July 1, 2022, each school district and Florida College System institution shall notify the State Board of Education of the money-back guarantee programs it offers. Information about these programs shall be made available on each school district’s and Florida College System institution’s website, on the department’s website, and on EmployFlorida’s website.

(4) By November 1 of each year, the Department of Education shall report performance results and eligibility criteria for the reimbursement of tuition by school district, Florida College System institution, and program to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

History: s. 38, ch. 2021-164; s. 39, ch. 2023-81; s. 2, ch. 2025-144.
Fla. Stat. § 379.106 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.106
379.106 Administration of commission grant programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to establish grant programs that are consistent with statutory authority and legislative appropriations. The commission is further authorized to receive funds from any legal source for purposes of matching state dollars or for passing through the agency as grants to other entities whether or not matching funds or in-kind matches are required.

(2) For any grant program established by the commission, the commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to the requirements of chapter 120, for each grant program which shall include, but are not limited to: the method or methods of payment; the supporting documents required before payment will be made; when matching funds or in-kind matches are allowed; what moneys, services, or other sources and amounts of matching funds or in-kind matches will be eligible for use for matching the grant by the commission; who is eligible to participate in the program; and other provisions that the commission finds necessary to achieve program objectives and an accounting for state funds in accordance with law and generally accepted accounting principles.

(3) The commission is authorized to preaudit or postaudit account books and other documentation of a grant recipient to assure that grant funds have been used in accordance with the terms of the grant and state rules and statutes. When such audit reveals that moneys have not been spent in accordance with grant requirements, the commission may withhold moneys or recover moneys previously paid. A grant recipient will be allowed a maximum of 60 days to submit any additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount identified as being due the commission.

History: s. 2, ch. 83-225; s. 198, ch. 94-356; s. 237, ch. 99-245; s. 10, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 531.63 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 531 / Section 531.63
531.63 Maximum permit fees.
Status: in_force

The commercial use permit fees established for weights or measures instruments or devices shall be in an amount necessary to administer this chapter but may not exceed the amounts provided in this section.

(1) For weighing devices, the fees must be based on the manufacturer’s rated capacity or the device’s design and use and whether measuring by inch or pounds or the metric equivalent: (a) For weighing devices of up to and including the 100-pound capacity which are used during any portion of the period covered by the permit, the maximum annual fees per category of device may not exceed the following: Number of devices in a single category Maximum Fee 1 to 5 $60 6 to 10 $150 11 to 30 $200 More than 30 $300 (b) For weighing devices of greater than the 100-pound capacity, the maximum annual registration fees may not exceed the following amounts per device: Manufacturer’s rated capacity Maximum Fee Per Device 100-5,000 pounds $200 5,000-20,000 pounds $300 20,000 pounds or more $400 Wheel load weighers $35 Static railroad track scales $1,000 Belt-conveyor scales $500 In-motion railroad track scales $1,000

(2) For other measuring devices, the annual permit fees per device may not exceed the following: (a) Mass flow meters having a maximum flow rate of up to 150 pounds per minute .......... $100. This includes all mass flow meters used to dispense compressed and liquefied natural gas for retail sale. (b) Mass flow meters having a maximum flow rate greater than 150 pounds per minute .......... $500. (c) Volumetric flow meters having a maximum flow rate of up to 20 gallons per minute .......... $50. This includes all devices used to dispense diesel exhaust fluid for retail sale. (d) Volumetric flow meters having a maximum flow rate greater than 20 gallons per minute .......... $100. (e) Tanks, under 500 gallons capacity, used as measure containers, with or without gage rods or markers .......... $100. (f) Tanks, 500 or more gallons capacity, used as measure containers, with or without gage rods or markers .......... $200. (g) Multiple-dimension measuring devices .......... $100. (h) Liquefied petroleum gas bulk delivery vehicles with a meter owned or leased by a liquefied petroleum gas licensee .......... $150.

(3) The owner or person in possession of a weight or measures instrument or device for which the permit fees have not been paid in accordance with this section may not use such instrument or device for commercial purposes.

History: ss. 36, 40, ch. 2009-66; ss. 1, 2, ch. 2013-55; ss. 36, 37, ch. 2013-251; s. 23, ch. 2016-166; s. 30, ch. 2017-85; s. 30, ch. 2018-84; s. 27, ch. 2024-137.
Fla. Stat. § 501.0573 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part I / Section 501.0573
501.0573 Weight-loss provider requirements.
Status: in_force

Each weight-loss provider shall:

(1) Provide to a consumer a written itemized statement of the fixed or estimated cost of the weight-loss program that is being recommended, including all additional products, services, supplements, examinations, or laboratory tests the consumer may have to purchase from the weight-loss provider as part of such program.

(2) Disclose the actual or estimated duration of the recommended weight-loss program.

(3) Provide a copy of the educational and professional experience of the weight-loss provider’s staff upon request.

(4) Provide the name, address, and qualifications of the person who has reviewed and approved the weight-loss program according to s. 468.505(1)(j).

(5) Produce and distribute to all consumers who inquire about their weight-loss program a palm-sized card with the Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights printed on it.

(6) Conspicuously post the Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights at the front registration desk in each weight-loss location and require every agent, representative, franchisee, or independent contractor to post such a bill of rights in a prominent place in every room in which a presentation or sale of a weight-loss program is made or in which a product or treatment is offered for sale.

History: s. 3, ch. 93-274.
Fla. Stat. § 130.22 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 130 / Section 130.22
130.22 Time warrants in newly created counties; distribution and use of proceeds.
Status: in_force

The proceeds derived from the sale of such warrants shall be distributed by the board of county commissioners between the several funds of the county in such proportion as the county commissioners may deem expedient, and shall be used to pay the current expenses of the county, which are proper to be paid from such funds.

History: s. 3, ch. 8518, 1921; CGL 2352.
Fla. Stat. § 467.014 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 467 / Section 467.014
467.014 Financial responsibility.
Status: in_force

A licensed midwife shall include in the informed consent plan presented to the parents the status of the midwife’s malpractice insurance, including the amount of malpractice insurance, if any.

History: ss. 10, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
Fla. Stat. § 683.18 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 683 / Section 683.18
683.18 Save the Florida Panther Day.
Status: in_force

(1) The third Saturday of March of each year is designated as “Save the Florida Panther Day.”

(2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the third Saturday of March as Save the Florida Panther Day and calling upon public schools and citizens of the state to observe the occasion.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-58.
Fla. Stat. § 192.115 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 192 / Section 192.115
192.115 Performance review panel.
Status: in_force

If there occurs within any 4-year period the final disapproval of all or any part of a county roll pursuant to s. 193.1142 for 2 separate years, the Governor shall appoint a three-member performance review panel. Such panel shall investigate the circumstances surrounding the disapprovals and the general performance of the property appraiser. If the panel finds unsatisfactory performance, the property appraiser shall be ineligible for the designation and special qualification salary provided in s. 145.10(2). Within not less than 12 months, the property appraiser may requalify therefor, provided he or she successfully recompletes the courses and examinations applicable to new candidates.

History: s. 22, ch. 80-274; s. 6, ch. 82-208; ss. 20, 80, ch. 82-226; s. 969, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 583.051 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 583 / Section 583.051
583.051 Power of department to bill and collect moneys due under poultry or egg programs.
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to bill and collect moneys due to it under any state, federal, or other poultry program or egg program. All moneys due to the department must be paid in full within the allowed payment period, as established by rule; or, if the money is not so paid, the applicable certificate or permit may be denied, suspended, or revoked.

History: s. 7, ch. 84-102.
Fla. Stat. § 627.413 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part II / Section 627.413
627.413 Contents of policies, in general; identification.
Status: in_force

(1) Every policy shall specify: (a) The names of the parties to the contract. (b) The subject of the insurance. (c) The risks insured against. (d) The time when the insurance thereunder takes effect and the period during which the insurance is to continue. (e) The premium. (f) The conditions pertaining to the insurance. (g) The form numbers and edition dates or numeric code indicating edition dates, when such code has been supplied to the office, of all endorsements attached to a policy. This requirement applies to life insurance policies and health insurance policies only at the time of original issue.

(2) If under the policy the exact amount of premium is determinable only at stated intervals or termination of the contract, a statement of the basis and rates upon which the premium is to be determined and paid shall be included.

(3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to surety contracts or to group insurance policies.

(4) All policies and annuity contracts issued by insurers, and the forms thereof filed with the office, shall have printed thereon an appropriate designating letter or figure, or combination of letters or figures or terms identifying the respective forms of policies or contracts. Whenever any change is made in any such form, the designating letters, figures, or terms thereon shall be correspondingly changed.

(5) Any policy that is a minimum premium policy issued by an insurer pursuant to the minimum premium provisions of rules adopted by rating organizations licensed by the office, shall have typed, printed, stamped, or legibly handwritten on the certificate the words “minimum premium policy” or equivalent language. The office may impose an administrative fine pursuant to s. 624.4211 if the office finds any violation of this subsection.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Florida Insurance Code that is in conflict with federal requirements for a health savings account qualified high-deductible health plan, an insurer, or a health maintenance organization subject to part I of chapter 641, which is authorized to issue health insurance in this state may offer for sale an individual or group policy or contract that provides for a high-deductible plan that meets the federal requirements of a health savings account plan and which is offered in conjunction with a health savings account.

History: s. 462, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 367, 377, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; ss. 50, 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 16, ch. 98-174; s. 1117, ch. 2003-261; s. 3, ch. 2005-231.
Fla. Stat. § 828.1231 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 828 / Section 828.1231
828.1231 Sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly sell or offer for sale, directly or indirectly, at wholesale or at retail, in this state any garment, or any item of clothing or apparel that is made, in whole or in part, from the fur of any dog or cat, or which contains or to which is attached any dog or cat fur.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly sell or offer for sale, directly or indirectly, at wholesale or at retail, or to give away, in this state the pelt of any dog or cat.

(3) Any person who violates the provisions of this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Upon a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this subsection, the offender commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4) Any law enforcement agency, or humane officer as defined in s. 828.03, may institute proceedings in the appropriate circuit court to enforce compliance with the provisions of this section. Any law enforcement agency, or humane officer as defined in s. 828.03, may seek a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation.

History: s. 2, ch. 2000-194; s. 25, ch. 2001-64.
Fla. Stat. § 386.01 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 386 / Part I / Section 386.01
386.01 Sanitary nuisance.
Status: in_force

A sanitary nuisance is the commission of any act, by an individual, municipality, organization, or corporation, or the keeping, maintaining, propagation, existence, or permission of anything, by an individual, municipality, organization, or corporation, by which the health or life of an individual, or the health or lives of individuals, may be threatened or impaired, or by which or through which, directly or indirectly, disease may be caused.

History: s. 1, ch. 4346, 1895; GS 1153; RGS 2157; CGL 3386.
Fla. Stat. § 394.480 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part II / Section 394.480
394.480 Compact administrator.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to said compact, the Secretary of Children and Families shall be the compact administrator who, acting jointly with like officers of other party states, shall have power to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact. The compact administrator is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to cooperate with all departments, agencies, and officers of and in the government of this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact of any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this state thereunder.

History: s. 2, ch. 71-219; s. 100, ch. 99-8; s. 87, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 381.00773 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.00773
381.00773 Application of ss. 381.00771-381.00791; exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) Except for s. 381.00787, which applies to all persons, ss. 381.00771-381.00791 do not apply to a person licensed to practice medicine or dentistry under chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 466 who performs tattooing exclusively for medical or dental purposes.

(2) Sections 381.00771-381.00791 apply exclusively to the tattooing of human beings and do not apply to the tattooing of any animal.

History: s. 2, ch. 2010-220.
Fla. Stat. § 448.21 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 448 / Part II / Section 448.21
448.21 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that this part is necessary to provide for the health, safety, and well-being of day laborers throughout the state and to establish uniform standards of conduct and practice for labor pools in the state, and this part shall be carried out in accordance with this purpose.

History: s. 1, ch. 95-332.
Fla. Stat. § 473.312 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 473 / Section 473.312
473.312 Continuing education.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) As part of the license renewal procedure, the board shall by rule require Florida certified public accountants to submit proof satisfactory to the board that during the 2 years prior to application for renewal, they have successfully completed not less than 48 or more than 80 hours of continuing professional education programs in public accounting subjects approved by the board. The board may prescribe by rule additional continuing professional education hours, not to exceed 25 percent of the total hours required, for failure to complete the hours required for renewal by the end of the reestablishment period. (b) Not less than 10 percent of the total hours required by the board shall be in accounting-related and auditing-related subjects, as distinguished from federal and local taxation matters and management services. (c) Not less than 5 percent of the total hours required by the board shall be in ethics applicable to the practice of public accounting. This requirement shall be administered by providers approved by the board, and a majority of the hours shall include a review of the provisions of chapter 455 and this chapter and the related administrative rules.

(2) Programs of continuing professional education approved by the board shall be formal programs of learning which contribute directly to the professional competency of an individual following licensure to practice public accounting and may be any of the following: (a) Professional development programs of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, state societies of certified public accountants, or other organizations. (b) Technical sessions at meetings of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, state societies, chapters, or other organizations. (c) University and college courses. (d) Formal organized in-firm education programs.

(3) The board shall adopt rules establishing the continuing education requirements for Florida certified public accountants who are engaged in the audit of a governmental entity. The board shall approve subjects directly related to the governmental environment and to governmental auditing for purposes of satisfying the requirement of this subsection.

(4) For the purposes of maintaining proper continuing education requirements for renewal of licensure under this chapter, the board may appoint a Continuing Professional Education Advisory Committee, which shall be composed of one member of the board, one academician on the faculty of a university in this state, and six certified public accountants.

History: ss. 10, 25, ch. 79-202; s. 345, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 10, 11, ch. 85-9; s. 3, ch. 87-221; s. 2, ch. 89-87; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 7, ch. 98-340; s. 3, ch. 2004-87; s. 2, ch. 2007-139; s. 11, ch. 2009-54; s. 2, ch. 2019-89; s. 3, ch. 2021-98.
Fla. Stat. § 680.1081 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 680 / Part I / Section 680.1081
680.1081 Unconscionability.
Status: in_force

(1) If the court as a matter of law finds a lease contract or any clause of a lease contract to have been unconscionable at the time it was made, the court may refuse to enforce the lease contract, or it may enforce the remainder of the lease contract without the unconscionable clause, or it may so limit the application of any unconscionable clause as to avoid any unconscionable result.

(2) Before making a finding of unconscionability under subsection (1) the court, on its own motion or that of a party, shall afford the parties a reasonable opportunity to present evidence as to the setting, purpose, and effect of the lease contract or clause thereof.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-278.
Fla. Stat. § 502.091 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 502 / Section 502.091
502.091 Milk and milk products which may be sold.
Status: in_force

(1) Only Grade “A” pasteurized milk and milk products, pasteurized manufactured milk products, ice cream, and frozen desserts, and cheese made from pasteurized milk shall be sold at retail to the final consumer or to food service establishments as defined in chapter 381, food establishments as defined in chapter 500, or public food service establishments as defined in chapter 509. Cheese made from raw milk may also be sold at retail to the final consumer or to food service establishments as defined in chapter 381, food establishments as defined in chapter 500, or public food service establishments as defined in chapter 509 if the cheese is aged more than 60 days at a temperature above 35° F. (a) In an emergency, however, the department may authorize the sale of reconstituted pasteurized milk products, or pasteurized milk and milk products that have not been graded or the grade of which is unknown, in which case such milk and milk products shall be appropriately labeled, as determined by the department. (b) If the department determines that milk is fit for human consumption even though it is less than Grade “A” because the producer failed to comply with the sanitation or bacterial standards defined in this chapter, or if any specific shipment of milk fails to comply with standards of the Grade “A” pasteurized milk ordinance, the department may issue a permit allowing the milk to be used in ungraded products, such as frozen desserts, which are being processed by such milk plant. During processing of such milk, it shall be pasteurized at a temperature of at least 175° F. for at least 15 seconds or at least 160° F. for at least 30 minutes.

(2) Milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall have been pasteurized and shall contain at least 8.25 percent milk solids-not-fat and at least 3.25 percent milkfat.

History: s. 2, ch. 67-263; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 75-14; s. 4, ch. 80-83; s. 17, ch. 92-180; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 9, 15, ch. 94-92; s. 15, ch. 2001-279; s. 9, ch. 2005-210; s. 8, ch. 2007-67; s. 24, ch. 2011-206.