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Fla. Stat. § 607.0853 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.0853
607.0853 Advance for expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) A corporation may, before final disposition of a proceeding, advance funds to pay for or reimburse expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding by an individual who is a party to the proceeding because that individual is or was a director or an officer if the director or officer delivers to the corporation a signed written undertaking of the director or officer to repay any funds advanced if: (a) The director or officer is not entitled to mandatory indemnification under s. 607.0852; and (b) It is ultimately determined under s. 607.0854 or s. 607.0855 that the director or officer has not met the relevant standard of conduct described in s. 607.0851 or the director or officer is not entitled to indemnification under s. 607.0859.

(2) The undertaking required by paragraph (1)(b) must be an unlimited general obligation of the director or officer but need not be secured and may be accepted without reference to the financial ability of the director or officer to make repayment.

(3) Authorizations under this section must be made: (a) By the board of directors: 1. If there are two or more qualified directors, by a majority vote of all of the qualified directors (a majority of whom shall for such purpose constitute a quorum) or by a majority of the members of a committee appointed by such vote and comprised of two or more qualified directors; or 2. If there are fewer than two qualified directors, by the vote necessary for action by the board of directors under s. 607.0824(3), in which authorization vote directors who are not qualified directors may participate; or (b) By the shareholders, but shares owned by or voted under the control of a director or officer who at the time of the authorization is not a qualified director or is an officer who is a party to the proceeding may not be counted as a vote in favor of the authorization.

History: s. 110, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 125.87 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part IV / Section 125.87
125.87 Administrative code; adoption and amendment.
Status: in_force

(1) Following the organization of the first board of county commissioners elected pursuant to a charter, the board of commissioners shall adopt an administrative code organizing the administration of the county government and setting forth the duties and responsibilities and powers of all county officials and agencies pursuant to the provisions of the charter.

(2) The administrative code shall be effective upon adoption or as otherwise provided therein, and all existing agencies shall assume the form, perform the duties, and exercise the power granted them under the administrative code and shall do so in the manner prescribed.

History: s. 2, ch. 74-193.
Fla. Stat. § 101.295 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.295
101.295 Penalties for violation.
Status: in_force

(1) Any member of a governing body which purchases or sells voting equipment in violation of the provisions of ss. 101.292-101.295, which member knowingly votes to purchase or sell voting equipment in violation of the provisions of ss. 101.292-101.295, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided by s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and shall be subject to suspension from office on the grounds of malfeasance.

(2) Any vendor, chief executive officer, or vendor representative of voting equipment who provides a voting system, voting system component, or voting system upgrade in violation of this chapter commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 2, ch. 72-303; s. 18, ch. 77-175; s. 32, ch. 2005-277.
Fla. Stat. § 650.04 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 650 / Section 650.04
650.04 Contributions by state employees.
Status: in_force

(1) Every employee of the state whose services are covered by an agreement entered into under s. 650.03 shall be required to pay for the period of such coverage contributions, with respect to wages as defined in s. 650.02, equal to the amount of the employee tax which would be imposed by the Federal Insurance Contributions Act if such services constituted employment within the meaning of that act. Such liability shall arise in consideration of the employee’s retention in the service of the state, or the employee’s entry upon such service, after the enactment of this chapter.

(2) The contribution imposed by this section shall be collected by deducting the amount of the contribution from wages as and when paid, but failure to make such deduction shall not relieve the employee from liability for such contribution. Effective January 1987, such contributions shall be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service as directed by the Social Security Administration.

(3) If more or less than the correct amount of the contribution imposed by this section is paid or deducted with respect to any remuneration, proper adjustments, or refund if adjustment is impracticable, shall be made, without interest, in such manner and at such times as the state agency shall prescribe.

History: s. 4, ch. 26841, 1951; s. 10, ch. 29824, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 505, ch. 97-102; s. 34, ch. 2004-234.
Fla. Stat. § 382.011 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 382 / Section 382.011
382.011 Medical examiner determination of cause of death.
Status: in_force

(1) In the case of any death or fetal death due to causes or conditions listed in s. 406.11, any death that occurred more than 12 months after the decedent was last treated by a primary or attending physician, or any death for which there is reason to believe that the death may have been due to an unlawful act or neglect, the funeral director or other person to whose attention the death may come shall refer the case to the district medical examiner of the county in which the death occurred or the body was found for investigation and determination of the cause of death.

(2) The medical examiner shall complete and sign the medical certification of cause of death of the death or fetal death certificate within 72 hours after notification, whether or not final determination of the cause of death has been established, unless an extension has been granted as provided under s. 382.008. Any amendment fees prescribed in s. 382.0255 shall be waived when a later determination of cause of death is made.

(3) The funeral director shall retain the responsibility for preparation of the death or fetal death certificate, obtaining the necessary signatures, filing with the department in a timely manner, and arranging for final disposition of the body when released by the medical examiner.

History: s. 8, ch. 6892, 1915; RGS 2077; CGL 3277; s. 9, ch. 87-387; s. 666, ch. 95-148; s. 94, ch. 97-237; s. 4, ch. 2013-138; s. 7, ch. 2015-105; s. 17, ch. 2020-9.
Fla. Stat. § 828.08 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 828 / Section 828.08
828.08 Penalty for exposing poison.
Status: in_force

Whoever leaves or deposits any poison or any substance containing poison, in any common street, alley, lane, or thoroughfare of any kind, or in any yard or enclosure other than the yard or enclosure occupied or owned by such person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 8, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3399; RGS 5248; CGL 7367; s. 945, ch. 71-136; s. 66, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 75-24; s. 41, ch. 75-298.
Fla. Stat. § 348.0312 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 348 / Part I / Section 348.0312
348.0312 Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.
Status: in_force

Express authority and power is given and granted to any county, municipality, drainage district, road and bridge district, school district, or other political subdivision, board, commission, or individual in or of this state to enter into contracts, leases, conveyances, or other agreements within the provisions and purposes of this act with the agency. The agency may enter into contracts, leases, conveyances, and other agreements, to the extent consistent with chapters 334, 335, 338, and 339 and other provisions of the laws of the state and with 23 U.S.C. ss. 101 et seq., with any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the state and any and all federal agencies, corporations, and individuals for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this act.

History: s. 14, ch. 2019-169.
Fla. Stat. § 403.5315 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part II / Section 403.5315
403.5315 Modification of certification.
Status: in_force

A certification may be modified after issuance in any one of the following ways:

(1) The board may delegate to the department the authority to modify specific conditions in the certification.

(2) The licensee may file a petition for modification with the department, or the department may initiate the modification upon its own initiative. (a) A petition for modification must set forth: 1. The proposed modification; 2. The factual reasons asserted for the modification; and 3. The anticipated additional environmental effects of the proposed modification. (b) The department may modify the terms and conditions of the certification if no party objects in writing to the modification within 45 days after notice by mail to the last address of record in the certification proceeding, and if no other person whose substantial interests will be affected by the modification objects in writing within 30 days after issuance of public notice. (c) If objections are raised or the department denies the proposed modification, the licensee may file a request for hearing on the modification with the department. Such a request shall be handled pursuant to chapter 120. (d) A request for hearing referred to the Division of Administrative Hearings shall be disposed of in the same manner as an application but with time periods established by the administrative law judge commensurate with the significance of the modification requested.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-65; s. 15, ch. 83-222; s. 41, ch. 90-331; s. 155, ch. 96-410; s. 62, ch. 2006-230.
Fla. Stat. § 468.407 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VII / Section 468.407
468.407 License; content; posting.
Status: in_force

(1) The talent agency license shall be valid for the biennial period in which issued and shall be in such form as may be determined by the department, but shall at least specify the name under which the applicant is to operate, the address of the place of business, the expiration date of the license, the full names and titles of the owner and the operator, and the number of the license.

(2) The talent agency license shall at all times be displayed conspicuously in the place of business in such manner as to be open to the view of the public and subject to the inspection of all duly authorized officers of the state and county.

(3) If a licensee desires to cancel his or her license, he or she must notify the department and forthwith return to the department the license so canceled. No license fee may be refunded upon cancellation of the license.

History: ss. 7, 15, ch. 86-292; s. 63, ch. 91-137; s. 13, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 94-119; s. 308, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 394.469 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part I / Section 394.469
394.469 Discharge of involuntary patients.
Status: in_force

(1) POWER TO DISCHARGE. — At any time a patient is found to no longer meet the criteria for involuntary placement, the administrator shall: (a) Discharge the patient, unless the patient is under a criminal charge, in which case the patient shall be transferred to the custody of the appropriate law enforcement officer; (b) Transfer the patient to voluntary status on his or her own authority or at the patient’s request, unless the patient is under criminal charge or adjudicated incapacitated; or (c) Place an improved patient, except a patient under a criminal charge, on convalescent status in the care of a community facility.

(2) NOTICE. — Notice of discharge or transfer of a patient shall be given as provided in s. 394.4599.

History: s. 10, ch. 71-131; s. 9, ch. 73-133; s. 10, ch. 79-298; s. 13, ch. 82-212; s. 712, ch. 95-148; s. 23, ch. 96-169.
Fla. Stat. § 679.3152 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part III / Section 679.3152
679.3152 Perfection by possession and control of chattel paper.
Status: in_force

(1) A secured party may perfect a security interest in chattel paper by taking possession of each authoritative tangible copy of the record evidencing the chattel paper and obtaining control of each authoritative electronic copy of the electronic record evidencing the chattel paper.

(2) A security interest is perfected under subsection (1) not earlier than the time the secured party takes possession and obtains control and remains perfected under subsection (1) only while the secured party retains possession and control.

(3) Section 679.3131(3) and (5)-(8) applies to perfection by possession of an authoritative tangible copy of a record evidencing chattel paper.

History: s. 90, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 810.098 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 810 / Section 810.098
810.098 Trespass for the purpose of threatening or intimidating another person.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Whoever, without being authorized, licensed, or invited, willfully enters the campus of a state university or Florida College System institution for the purpose of threatening or intimidating another person, and is warned by the state university or Florida College System institution to depart and refuses to do so, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (b) If the penalty for a violation of this subsection is reclassified under s. 775.085, such a violation is considered a hate crime for purposes of the reporting requirements of s. 877.19.

(2) As used in this section, the terms “Florida College System institution” and “state university” have the same meanings as in s. 1000.21(5) and (9), respectively.

History: s. 4, ch. 2023-24; s. 64, ch. 2024-2.
Fla. Stat. § 672.705 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VII / Section 672.705
672.705 Seller’s stoppage of delivery in transit or otherwise.
Status: in_force

(1) The seller may stop delivery of goods in the possession of a carrier or other bailee when he or she discovers the buyer to be insolvent (s. 672.702) and may stop delivery of carload, truckload, planeload or larger shipments of express or freight when the buyer repudiates or fails to make a payment due before delivery or if for any other reason the seller has a right to withhold or reclaim the goods.

(2) As against such buyer the seller may stop delivery until: (a) Receipt of the goods by the buyer; or (b) Acknowledgment to the buyer by any bailee of the goods except a carrier that the bailee holds the goods for the buyer; or (c) Such acknowledgment to the buyer by a carrier by reshipment or as a warehouse; or (d) Negotiation to the buyer of any negotiable document of title covering the goods.

(3)(a) To stop delivery the seller shall so notify as to enable the bailee by reasonable diligence to prevent delivery of the goods. (b) After such notification the bailee shall hold and deliver the goods according to the directions of the seller but the seller is liable to the bailee for any ensuing charges or damages. (c) If a negotiable document of title has been issued for goods the bailee is not obliged to obey a notification to stop until surrender of possession or control of the document. (d) A carrier who has issued a nonnegotiable bill of lading is not obliged to obey a notification to stop received from a person other than the consignor.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 603, ch. 97-102; s. 15, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 810.06 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 810 / Section 810.06
810.06 Possession of burglary tools.
Status: in_force

Whoever has in his or her possession any tool, machine, or implement with intent to use the same, or allow the same to be used, to commit any burglary or trespass shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 30, sub-ch. 4, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2439; GS 3286; RGS 5120; CGL 7221; s. 804, ch. 71-136; s. 32, ch. 74-383; s. 22, ch. 75-298; s. 1232, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 250.375 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.375
250.375 Medical officer authorization.
Status: in_force

A servicemember trained to provide medical care who is serving under the direction of the Florida National Guard State Surgeon and is assigned to a military duty position and authorized by the Florida National Guard to provide medical care within the scope of the servicemember’s professional licensure by virtue of such duty position may provide such medical care to military personnel and civilians within this state while serving with or in support of the Florida National Guard, pursuant to federal or state orders, during an emergency or declared disaster.

History: s. 12, ch. 91-139; s. 35, ch. 2003-68; s. 8, ch. 2021-148; s. 6, ch. 2025-190.
Fla. Stat. § 348.758 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 348 / Part III / Section 348.758
348.758 Appointment of department as agent of authority for construction.
Status: in_force

The department may be appointed by the authority as its agent for the purpose of constructing improvements and extensions to the Central Florida Expressway System and for its completion. In such event, the authority shall provide the department with complete copies of all documents, agreements, resolutions, contracts, and instruments relating thereto and shall request the department to do such construction work, including the planning, surveying, and actual construction of the completion, extensions, and improvements to the Central Florida Expressway System and shall transfer to the credit of an account of the department in the State Treasury the necessary funds, and the department may proceed with such construction and use the funds for such purpose in the same manner that it is authorized to use the funds for the construction of roads and bridges.

History: s. 8, ch. 63-573; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 2014-171.
Fla. Stat. § 605.0701 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.0701
605.0701 Events causing dissolution.
Status: in_force

A limited liability company is dissolved and its activities and affairs must be wound up upon the occurrence of the following:

(1) An event or circumstance that the operating agreement states causes dissolution.

(2) The consent of all the members.

(3) The passage of 90 consecutive days during which the company has no members, unless: (a) Consent to admit at least one specified person as a member is given by transferees owning the rights to receive a majority of distributions as transferees at the time the consent is to be effective; and (b) At least one person becomes a member in accordance with the consent.

(4) The entry of a decree of judicial dissolution in accordance with s. 605.0705.

(5) The filing of a statement of administrative dissolution by the department pursuant to s. 605.0714.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 767.05 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 767 / Part I / Section 767.05
767.05 Owner’s liability for damages by dog to dairy cattle.
Status: in_force

An owner or keeper of any dog that kills, wounds, or harasses any dairy cattle shall be jointly and severally liable to the owner of such dairy cattle for all damages done by such dog; and it is not necessary to prove notice to or knowledge by any such owner or keeper of such dog that the dog was mischievous or disposed to kill or worry any dairy cattle.

History: s. 2, ch. 79-315; s. 482, ch. 81-259.
Fla. Stat. § 876.35 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 876 / Section 876.35
876.35 Combination against part of the people of the state.
Status: in_force

If two or more persons shall combine to levy war against any part of the people of this state, or to remove them forcibly out of this state, or to remove them from their habitations to any other part of the state by force, or shall assemble for that purpose, every person so offending shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 6, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2375; GS 3200; RGS 5030; CGL 7132; s. 705, ch. 71-136; s. 65, ch. 74-383.
Fla. Stat. § 941.13 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.13
941.13 Arrest prior to requisition.
Status: in_force

Whenever any person within this state shall be charged on the oath of any credible person before any judge of this state with the commission of any crime in any other state, and, except in cases arising under s. 941.06, with having fled from justice or with having been convicted of a crime in that state and having escaped from confinement, or having broken the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole, or whenever complaint shall have been made before any judge in this state setting forth on the affidavit of any credible person in another state that a crime has been committed in such other state and that the accused has been charged in such state with the commission of the crime, and, except in cases arising under s. 941.06, has fled from justice, or with having been convicted of a crime in that state and having escaped from confinement, or having broken the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole, and is believed to be in this state, the judge shall issue a warrant directed to any peace officer commanding him or her to apprehend the person named therein, wherever the person may be found in this state, and to bring the person before the same or any other judge or court who or which may be available in, or convenient of, access to the place where the arrest may be made, to answer the charge or complaint and affidavit, and a certified copy of the sworn charge or complaint and affidavit upon which the warrant is issued shall be attached to the warrant.

History: s. 13, ch. 20460, 1941; s. 1604, ch. 97-102; s. 44, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 628.471 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part I / Section 628.471
628.471 Mergers; mutual insurers.
Status: in_force

(1) A domestic mutual insurer shall not merge with a stock insurer.

(2) A domestic mutual insurer may merge with another mutual insurer under the applicable procedures prescribed by the statutes of this state applying to corporations formed for profit, except as hereinbelow provided.

(3) The plan and agreement for merger shall be submitted to and approved by at least two-thirds of the members of each mutual insurer voting thereon at meetings called for the purpose pursuant to such reasonable notice and procedure as has been approved by the office. If a life insurer, the right to vote may be limited to members whose policies are other than term and group policies and have been in effect for more than 1 year.

(4) No such merger shall be effectuated unless in advance thereof the plan and agreement therefor have been filed with the office and approved by it. The office shall give such approval unless it finds such plan or agreement: (a) Is inequitable to the policyholders of any domestic insurer involved; or (b) Would substantially reduce the security of and service to be rendered to policyholders of the domestic insurer in this state and elsewhere.

History: s. 667, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 665, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 74, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1285, ch. 2003-261.