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Fla. Stat. § 413.341 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part II / Section 413.341
413.341 Applicant and eligible individual records; confidential and privileged.
Status: in_force

(1) All oral and written records, information, letters, and reports received, made, or maintained by the division relative to any applicant or eligible individual are privileged, confidential, and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). Any person who discloses or releases such records, information, or communications in violation of this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Such records may not be released except that: (a) Records may be released to the applicant or eligible individual or his or her representative upon receipt of a written waiver from the applicant or eligible individual. Medical, psychological, or other information that the division believes may be harmful to an applicant or eligible individual may not be released directly to him or her, but must be provided through his or her designated representative. (b) Records may be released to an entity or individual officially engaged in an audit, a program evaluation, or research. Personally identifying information released under this paragraph remains privileged, confidential, and exempt under this section and may not be disclosed to third parties. (c) Records used in administering the program may be released as required to administer the program or as required by an agency or political subdivision of the state in the performance of its duties. Any agency or political subdivision to which records are released under this paragraph may not disclose the records to third parties. (d) Records may be released upon the order of an administrative law judge, a hearing officer, a judge of compensation claims, an agency head exercising quasi-judicial authority, or a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction following a finding in an in camera proceeding that the records are relevant to the inquiry before the court and should be released. The in camera proceeding and all records relating thereto are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). (e) Whenever an applicant or eligible individual receiving services has declared any intention to harm other persons or property, such declaration may be disclosed. (f) The division may also release personal information about an applicant or eligible individual receiving services in order to protect him or her or others when he or she poses a threat to his or her own safety or to the safety of others and shall, upon official request, release such information to law enforcement agencies investigating the commission of a crime.

(2) Records that come into the possession of the division and that are confidential by other provisions of law are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1), and may not be released by the division, except as provided in this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 88-214; s. 17, ch. 90-330; s. 36, ch. 91-46; s. 57, ch. 91-220; s. 2, ch. 91-269; s. 19, ch. 94-324; s. 265, ch. 96-406; s. 196, ch. 96-410; s. 1030, ch. 97-103; s. 3, ch. 2010-70.
Fla. Stat. § 627.5686 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part V / Section 627.5686
627.5686 Waiver of premium for disabled insured.
Status: in_force

A waiver of premium for any insured who is totally disabled for a period of at least 6 months shall be made available to the policyholder as a part of the application for any group life insurance policy.

History: ss. 441, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 47.051 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 47 / Section 47.051
47.051 Actions against corporations.
Status: in_force

Actions against domestic corporations shall be brought only in the county where such corporation has, or usually keeps, an office for transaction of its customary business, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. Actions against foreign corporations doing business in this state shall be brought in a county where such corporation has an agent or other representative, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located.

History: s. 24, ch. 1639, 1869; RS 1001; s. 1, ch. 5221, 1903; GS 1386; RGS 2582; CGL 4222; s. 3, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 73-334.
Fla. Stat. § 377.805 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part III / Section 377.805
377.805 Energy efficiency and conservation clearinghouse.
Status: in_force

The Office of Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in consultation with the Public Service Commission, the Florida Building Commission, and the Florida Energy Systems Consortium, shall develop a clearinghouse of information regarding cost savings associated with various energy efficiency and conservation measures. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall post the information on its website.

History: s. 16, ch. 2012-117; s. 64, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 1011.31 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1011 / Part I / Section 1011.31
1011.31 Current loans to Florida College System institution boards of trustees.
Status: in_force

(1) At any time the current funds on hand are insufficient to pay obligations created by a Florida College System institution board of trustees in accordance with the approved budget of the Florida College System institution, the Florida College System institution board of trustees may request approval by the Commissioner of Education of a proposal to negotiate a current loan, with provisions for the repayment of such loan during the fiscal year in which the loan is made, in order to meet these obligations.

(2) The Commissioner of Education shall approve such proposal when, in his or her opinion, the proposal is reasonable and just, the expenditure is necessary, and revenues sufficient to meet the requirements of the loan can reasonably be anticipated.

History: s. 630, ch. 2002-387; s. 2, ch. 2003-3; s. 168, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 527.067 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 527 / Section 527.067
527.067 Responsibilities of persons engaged in servicing liquefied petroleum gas equipment and systems and consumers, end users, or owners of liquefied petroleum gas equipment or systems.
Status: in_force

(1) All persons engaged in the business of servicing, testing, repairing, maintaining, or installing liquefied petroleum gas equipment and systems shall initially present proof of licensure to consumers, owners, or end users prior to working on said equipment or system and shall subsequently present proof of licensure upon the request of consumers, owners, end users, or persons who have authorized such work.

(2) All persons engaged in the business of servicing, testing, repairing, maintaining, or installing liquefied petroleum gas equipment and systems shall include on all work orders, invoices, or similar documents the name of the person performing the work and the applicable qualifier number.

(3) Any consumer, owner, end user, or person who alters or modifies his or her LP gas equipment or system in any way shall, for informational purposes, notify the licensed dealer who next fills or otherwise services his or her LP gas system that such work has been performed. The department may promulgate rules prescribing the method of notification. Such notification shall be made within a reasonable time prior to the date the liquefied petroleum gas equipment or system is next filled or otherwise serviced in order that the equipment or system may be serviced in a safe manner.

(4) A category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer may not render a consumer’s liquefied petroleum gas equipment or system inoperable or discontinue service without providing written or electronic notification to the consumer at least 5 business days before rendering the liquefied petroleum gas equipment or system inoperable or discontinuing service. This notification does not apply in the event of a hazardous condition known to the category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer.

History: ss. 7, 10, ch. 86-69; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 87-34; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 725, ch. 97-103; s. 26, ch. 2018-84; s. 6, ch. 2024-170.
Fla. Stat. § 554.111 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 554 / Section 554.111
554.111 Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall charge the following fees: (a) For an applicant for a certificate of competency, the initial application fee shall be $50, and the annual renewal fee shall be $30. (b) For certificate inspections conducted by the department: 1. For power boilers and high pressure, high temperature water boilers of: 4,000 square feet or less heating surface .......... $60 More than 4,000 square feet heating surface and less than 10,000 square feet of heating surface .......... $70 10,000 square feet or more heating surface .......... $90 2. For heating boilers: Without a manhole .......... $40 With a manhole .......... $70 3. For hot water supply boilers .......... $40 (c) For issuance of a certificate of operation without a department inspection .......... $30 (d) Duplicate certificates or address changes .......... $5 (e) An application for a boiler permit must include the manufacturer’s data report.

(2) Not more than an amount equal to one certificate inspection fee may be charged or collected for any and all boiler inspections in any inspection period, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. (a) When it is necessary to make a special trip for testing and verification inspections, an additional fee equal to the fee for a certificate inspection of the boiler must be charged. (b) All other inspections, including shop inspections, surveys, and inspections of secondhand boilers made by the chief boiler inspector or a deputy boiler inspector, must be charged at the rate of not less than $270 for one-half day of 4 hours, and $500 for 1 full day of 8 hours, plus travel, hotel, and incidental expenses in accordance with chapter 112.

(3) The chief boiler inspector shall deposit all fees or fines received pursuant to this chapter into the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.

History: s. 11, ch. 87-361; s. 1, ch. 88-303; s. 11, ch. 89-233; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 670, ch. 2003-261; s. 13, ch. 2017-175; s. 21, ch. 2022-138.
Fla. Stat. § 687.01 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 687 / Section 687.01
687.01 Rate of interest in absence of contract.
Status: in_force

In all cases where interest shall accrue without a special contract for the rate thereof, the rate is the rate provided for in s. 55.03.

History: s. 1, ch. 1483, 1866; ss. 1, 2, ch. 1562, 1866; RS 2320; GS 3103; RGS 4849; CGL 6936; s. 1, ch. 22745, 1945; s. 1, ch. 82-42; s. 10, ch. 94-239.
Fla. Stat. § 48.141 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 48 / Section 48.141
48.141 Service on labor unions.
Status: in_force

Process against labor organizations shall be served on the president or other officer, business agent, manager or person in charge of the business of such labor organization.

History: s. 4, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 258.016 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 258 / Part I / Section 258.016
258.016 Senior/disabled citizen camping permit.
Status: in_force

The Division of Recreation and Parks is authorized to issue a senior/disabled citizen camping permit. This permit shall be available free of charge to Florida citizens who are at least 65 years of age or older or Florida citizens possessing a current social security disability award certificate or a 100 percent disability award certificate from the Federal Government. The permit shall allow the person named and one companion to receive a 50 percent discount on current base campsite fees at Florida state parks.

History: s. 1, ch. 87-336.
Fla. Stat. § 903.22 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 903 / Section 903.22
903.22 Arrest of principal by surety before forfeiture.
Status: in_force

A surety may arrest the defendant before a forfeiture of the bond for the purpose of surrendering the defendant or the surety may authorize a peace officer to make the arrest by endorsing the authorization on a certified copy of the bond.

History: s. 65, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(65); s. 31, ch. 70-339; s. 1483, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 445.023 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 445 / Section 445.023
445.023 Program for dependent care for families with children with special needs.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the program for dependent care for families with children with special needs. This program is intended to provide assistance to families with children who meet the following requirements: (a) The child or children are between the ages of 13 and 17 years, inclusive. (b) The child or children are considered to be children with special needs. (c) The family meets the income guidelines established under s. 1002.87, notwithstanding any financial eligibility criteria to the contrary in s. 414.075, s. 414.085, or s. 414.095.

(2) Implementation of this program shall be subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose.

(3) If federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant provided under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, as amended, are used for this program, the family must be informed about the federal requirements on receipt of such assistance and must sign a written statement acknowledging, and agreeing to comply with, all federal requirements.

(4) In addition to school readiness program services provided under part VI of chapter 1002, dependent care may be provided for children age 13 years and older who are in need of care due to disability and where such care is needed for the parent to accept or continue employment or otherwise participate in work activities. The amount of subsidy shall be consistent with the rates for special needs child care established by the department. Dependent care needed for employment may be provided as transitional services for up to 2 years after eligibility for temporary cash assistance ends.

(5) Notwithstanding any provision of s. 414.105 to the contrary, the time limitation on receipt of assistance under this section shall be the limit established pursuant to s. 408(a)(7) of the Social Security Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. s. 608(a)(7).

History: s. 22, ch. 99-241; s. 23, ch. 2000-165; s. 24, ch. 2001-170; s. 25, ch. 2013-252.
Fla. Stat. § 668.002 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 668 / Part I / Section 668.002
668.002 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that this act:

(1) Facilitate economic development and efficient delivery of government services by means of reliable electronic messages.

(2) Enhance public confidence in the use of electronic signatures.

(3) Minimize the incidence of forged electronic signatures and fraud in electronic commerce.

(4) Foster the development of electronic commerce through the use of electronic signatures to lend authenticity and integrity to writings in any electronic medium.

(5) Assure that proper management oversight and accountability are maintained for agency-conducted electronic commerce.

History: s. 2, ch. 96-224.
Fla. Stat. § 331.372 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part II / Section 331.372
331.372 International Aerospace Innovation Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The International Aerospace Innovation Fund is established to accelerate global aerospace innovation by funding collaborative research and development projects, workforce development initiatives, and commercialization efforts. The International Aerospace Innovation Fund shall be administered by Space Florida.

(2) The International Aerospace Innovation Fund shall: (a) Develop partnerships between Florida-based aerospace companies and international aerospace companies. (b) Drive innovation in critical technology areas related to aerospace as defined in s. 331.303, including, but not limited to, space exploration, advanced manufacturing, and space infrastructure. (c) Attract global investment in this state’s aerospace ecosystem.

(3) Space Florida shall secure funding for the International Aerospace Innovation Fund. Funding may be received from: (a) The state, in the form of direct appropriations to Space Florida for purposes of the International Aerospace Innovation Fund, investment by the Florida Opportunity Fund, and any other investment, loan, or grant funds for which projects of the International Aerospace Innovation Fund qualify. (b) Private sector investments. Space Florida may solicit matching funds from and partner with private aerospace companies and venture capital funds. (c) International contributions. To the extent permitted under state law, Space Florida may collaborate with foreign industry development organizations or innovation authorities to co-fund International Aerospace Innovation Fund projects.

(4)(a) Space Florida shall develop eligibility criteria for projects that may be funded by the International Aerospace Innovation Fund. The eligibility criteria must include, but are not limited to, all of the following: 1. The project must involve at least one aerospace company or organization that is based in this state. 2. The project must be a partnership that involves at least one of the following: a. An international aerospace company. b. A university. c. A space agency. d. A research institute. 3. The project must be intended, and have demonstrated potential, for commercialization. (b) Funding must be competitively awarded to eligible projects based on merit. Space Florida shall establish a panel of aerospace experts to evaluate and recommend projects. (c) Space Florida shall establish an application process for projects seeking funding by the International Aerospace Innovation Fund.

(5) Space Florida shall identify and establish partnerships, to the extent possible, with countries that have robust aerospace sectors.

(6) Space Florida may negotiate and enter into bilateral agreements for the purposes of this section, which may include, but are not limited to, the establishment of co-funding commitments, intellectual property rights, and collaboration terms.

History: s. 3, ch. 2025-154.
Fla. Stat. § 538.37 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 538 / Part III / Section 538.37
538.37 Powers and duties of department.
Status: in_force

The department has the authority provided under s. 538.11.

History: s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s, 3, ch. 2009-162.
Fla. Stat. § 606.06 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 606 / Section 606.06
606.06 Uniform business report.
Status: in_force

The department may use the uniform business report:

(1) To create index records and for referral to other federal, state, or local agencies as requested by a registrant.

(2) As a substitute for any annual report or renewal filing required by chapters 495, 605, 607, 609, 617, 620, 621, and 865.

(3) As the means for any registrant to apply for the issuance of a Federal Employer Identification Number, pursuant to any formal agreement with the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.

(4) To comply with any formal agreement for information exchange or reciprocal issuance of a license permit or registration.

(5) To facilitate the creation and maintenance of a database and a directory of businesses and any information regarding the activities of such businesses which will further the international and domestic economic development efforts of this state.

History: s. 3, ch. 99-218; s. 28, ch. 2015-148.
Fla. Stat. § 720.312 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 720 / Part I / Section 720.312
720.312 Declaration of covenants; survival after tax deed or foreclosure.
Status: in_force

All provisions of a declaration of covenants relating to a parcel that has been sold for taxes or special assessments survive and are enforceable after the issuance of a tax deed or master’s deed, or upon the foreclosure of an assessment, a certificate or lien, a tax deed, tax certificate, or tax lien, to the same extent that they would be enforceable against a voluntary grantee of title to the parcel immediately before the delivery of the tax deed or master’s deed or immediately before the foreclosure.

History: s. 62, ch. 95-274; s. 51, ch. 2000-258.
Fla. Stat. § 282.704 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 282 / Part III / Section 282.704
282.704 Use of state SUNCOM Network by municipalities.
Status: in_force

Any municipality may request the department to provide any or all of the SUNCOM Network’s portfolio of communications services upon such terms and conditions as the department may establish. The requesting municipality shall pay its share of installation and recurring costs according to the published rates for SUNCOM Network services and as invoiced by the department. Such municipality shall also pay for any requested modifications to existing SUNCOM Network services, if any charges apply.

History: s. 3, ch. 82-56; s. 1, ch. 83-70; s. 14, ch. 87-137; s. 11, ch. 96-390; s. 67, ch. 98-279; s. 7, ch. 2000-164; s. 13, ch. 2001-261; s. 19, ch. 2009-80.
Fla. Stat. § 187.101 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 187 / Section 187.101
187.101 Description of plan; legislative intent; construction and application of plan.
Status: in_force

(1) The State Comprehensive Plan shall provide long-range policy guidance for the orderly social, economic, and physical growth of the state. It shall be reviewed biennially by the Legislature, and implementation of its policies shall require legislative action unless otherwise specifically authorized by the constitution or law.

(2) The State Comprehensive Plan is intended to be a direction-setting document. Its policies may be implemented only to the extent that financial resources are provided pursuant to legislative appropriation or grants or appropriations of any other public or private entities. The plan does not create regulatory authority or authorize the adoption of agency rules, criteria, or standards not otherwise authorized by law.

(3) The goals and policies contained in the State Comprehensive Plan shall be reasonably applied where they are economically and environmentally feasible, not contrary to the public interest, and consistent with the protection of private property rights. The plan shall be construed and applied as a whole, and no specific goal or policy in the plan shall be construed or applied in isolation from the other goals and policies in the plan.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-57.
Fla. Stat. § 705.102 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 705 / Section 705.102
705.102 Reporting lost or abandoned property.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever any person finds any lost or abandoned property, such person shall report the description and location of the property to a law enforcement officer.

(2) The law enforcement officer taking the report shall ascertain whether the person reporting the property wishes to make a claim to it if the rightful owner cannot be identified or located. If the person does wish to make such claim, he or she shall deposit with the law enforcement agency a reasonable sum sufficient to cover the agency’s cost for transportation, storage, and publication of notice. This sum shall be reimbursed to the finder by the rightful owner should he or she identify and reclaim the property.

(3) It is unlawful for any person who finds any lost or abandoned property to appropriate the same to his or her own use or to refuse to deliver the same when required.

(4) Any person who unlawfully appropriates such lost or abandoned property to his or her own use or refuses to deliver such property when required commits theft as defined in s. 812.014, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 2, ch. 87-82; s. 4, ch. 92-79; s. 790, ch. 97-102; s. 105, ch. 2019-167.