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Fla. Stat. § 740.007 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 740 / Section 740.007
740.007 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.
Status: in_force

Unless a user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased user a catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets of the user, except the content of electronic communications, if the personal representative gives to the custodian:

(1) A written request for disclosure which is in physical or electronic form;

(2) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user;

(3) A certified copy of the letters of administration, the order authorizing a curator or administrator ad litem, the order of summary administration issued pursuant to chapter 735, or other court order; and

(4) If requested by the custodian: (a) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user’s account; (b) Evidence linking the account to the user; (c) An affidavit stating that disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate; or (d) An order of the court finding that: 1. The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by information specified in paragraph (a); or 2. Disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate.

History: s. 8, ch. 2016-46.
Fla. Stat. § 458.3312 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 458 / Section 458.3312
458.3312 Specialties.
Status: in_force

A physician licensed under this chapter may not hold himself or herself out as a board-certified specialist unless the physician has received formal recognition as a specialist from a specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or other recognizing agency that has been approved by the board. However, a physician may indicate the services offered and may state that his or her practice is limited to one or more types of services when this accurately reflects the scope of practice of the physician.

History: s. 24, ch. 97-264; s. 1, ch. 2009-177; s. 14, ch. 2020-133.
Fla. Stat. § 161.57 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part III / Section 161.57
161.57 Coastal properties disclosure statement.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that it is necessary to ensure that the purchasers of interests in real property located in coastal areas partially or totally seaward of the coastal construction control line as defined in s. 161.053 are fully apprised of the character of the regulation of the real property in such coastal areas and, in particular, that such lands are subject to frequent and severe fluctuations.

(2) At or prior to the time a seller and a purchaser both execute a contract for sale and purchase of any interest in real property located partially or totally seaward of the coastal construction control line as defined in s. 161.053, the seller must give a written disclosure statement in the following form to the prospective purchaser which may be set forth in the contract or in a separate writing: The property being purchased may be subject to coastal erosion and to federal, state, or local regulations that govern coastal property, including the delineation of the coastal construction control line, rigid coastal protection structures, beach nourishment, and the protection of marine turtles. Additional information can be obtained from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, including whether there are significant erosion conditions associated with the shoreline of the property being purchased.

(3) Unless otherwise waived in writing by the purchaser, at or prior to the closing of any transaction where an interest in real property located either partially or totally seaward of the coastal construction control line as defined in s. 161.053 is being transferred, the seller shall provide to the purchaser an affidavit, or a survey meeting the requirements of chapter 472, delineating the location of the coastal construction control line on the property being transferred.

(4) A seller’s failure to deliver the disclosure, affidavit, or survey required by this section does not impair the enforceability of the sale and purchase contract by either party, create any right of rescission by the purchaser, or impair the title to any such real property conveyed by the seller to the purchaser.

History: s. 36, ch. 85-55; s. 22, ch. 87-224; s. 1, ch. 2006-273.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1112 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1112
620.1112 Business transactions of partner with partnership.
Status: in_force

A partner may lend money to and transact other business with the limited partnership and, subject to s. 620.1408 and any other applicable provisions of this act, a partner has the same rights and obligations with respect to the loan or other transaction as a person that is not a partner.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 327.01 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 327 / Section 327.01
327.01 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the “Florida Vessel Safety Law.”

History: s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 1, ch. 84-184; s. 5, ch. 99-289.
Fla. Stat. § 516.22 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 516 / Section 516.22
516.22 Rules; certified copies.
Status: in_force

(1) RULES. — The commission may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of law conferring duties upon it.

(2) CERTIFIED COPIES OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS. — On application of any person and payment of the costs thereof, at the same rate and fees as allowed clerks of the circuit court by statute, the office shall furnish a certified copy of any license, regulation, or order. In any court or proceeding, such copy shall be prima facie evidence of the fact of the issuance of such license, regulation, or order.

History: s. 9, ch. 20728, 1941; s. 13, ch. 57-201; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 194, ch. 71-377; s. 7, ch. 78-95; s. 146, ch. 79-164; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 17, ch. 88-342; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 177, ch. 98-200; s. 577, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 489.510 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part II / Section 489.510
489.510 Evidence of workers’ compensation coverage.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in s. 489.515(3)(b), any person, business organization, or qualifying agent engaged in the business of contracting in this state and certified or registered under this part shall, as a condition precedent to the issuance or renewal of a certificate or registration of the contractor, provide to the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, as provided by board rule, evidence of workers’ compensation coverage pursuant to chapter 440. In the event that the Division of Workers’ Compensation of the Department of Financial Services receives notice of the cancellation of a policy of workers’ compensation insurance insuring a person or entity governed by this section, the Division of Workers’ Compensation shall certify and identify all persons or entities by certification or registration license number to the department after verification is made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation that persons or entities governed by this section are no longer covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Such certification and verification by the Division of Workers’ Compensation may result from records furnished to the Division of Workers’ Compensation by the persons or entities governed by this section or an investigation completed by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The department shall notify the persons or entities governed by this section who have been determined to be in noncompliance with chapter 440, and the persons or entities notified shall provide certification of compliance with chapter 440 to the department and pay an administrative fine in the amount of $500. The failure to maintain workers’ compensation coverage as required by law shall be grounds for the board to revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance or renewal of a certificate or registration of the contractor under the provisions of s. 489.533.

History: s. 31, ch. 89-289; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 48, ch. 90-201; s. 46, ch. 91-1; s. 4, ch. 91-119; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 32, ch. 2001-91; s. 18, ch. 2002-236; s. 59, ch. 2003-1; s. 511, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 257.24 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 257 / Section 257.24
257.24 Use of funds.
Status: in_force

State funds allocated to libraries shall be expended only for library purposes in the manner prescribed by the Division of Library and Information Services. Such funds shall not be expended for the purchase or construction of a library building or library quarters, except such funds specifically appropriated for construction purposes as provided in this chapter.

History: s. 12, ch. 61-402; s. 7, ch. 72-353; s. 6, ch. 73-138; s. 7, ch. 83-24; s. 27, ch. 86-163.
Fla. Stat. § 553.909 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part V / Section 553.909
553.909 Setting requirements for appliances; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) The Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction shall set the minimum requirements for commercial or residential swimming pool pumps, swimming pool water heaters, and water heaters used to heat potable water. The code shall further establish the minimum acceptable standby loss for electric water heaters and the minimum recovery efficiency and standby loss for water heaters fueled by natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas.

(2) Dishwashers sold after March 1, 1981, shall be equipped so that the normal operating cycle does not include automatic switching on of the heating element for the drying portion of the operating cycle. Dishwashers the controls of which permit the user to elect to have the heating element on during the drying portion of the operating cycle meet this requirement.

(3) Commercial or residential swimming pool heaters manufactured and sold on or after December 31, 2011, for installation in this state must comply with the requirements of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction.

(4) Residential swimming pool filtration pumps and pump motors manufactured and sold on or after December 31, 2011, for installation in this state must comply with the requirements of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction.

(5) Portable electric spas manufactured and sold on or after December 31, 2011, for installation in this state must comply with the requirements of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction protocol.

(6) The Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction may include standards for other appliances and energy-using systems if they are determined by the department to have a significant impact on the energy use of the building and if they are cost-effective to the consumer.

(7) If the provisions of this section are preempted in part by federal standards, those provisions not preempted shall apply.

History: s. 7, ch. 80-163; s. 7, ch. 84-273; s. 10, ch. 93-249; s. 98, ch. 2000-141; s. 110, ch. 2008-227; s. 43, ch. 2010-176; s. 34, ch. 2011-222.
Fla. Stat. § 403.41315 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part I / Section 403.41315
403.41315 Comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that a comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program is necessary to protect the beauty and the environment of Florida. The Legislature also recognizes that a comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program will have a positive effect on the state’s economy. The Legislature finds that the state’s rapid population growth, the ever-increasing mobility of its population, and the large number of tourists contribute to the need for a comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program. The Legislature further finds that the program must be coordinated and capable of having statewide identity and grassroots community support.

(2) The comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program at a minimum must include the following: (a) A local public awareness and educational campaign to educate individuals, government, businesses, and other organizations concerning the role they must assume in preventing and controlling litter. (b) Enforcement provisions authorized under s. 403.413. (c) Enforcement officers whose responsibilities include grassroots education along with enforcing litter and illegal dumping violations. (d) Local illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention programs operated at the county level with emphasis placed on grassroots educational programs designed to prevent and remove litter and marine debris. (e) A statewide adopt-a-highway program as authorized under s. 403.4131. (f) The highway beautification program authorized under s. 339.2405. (g) A statewide Adopt-a-Shore program that includes beach, river, and lake shorelines and emphasizes litter and marine debris cleanup and prevention. (h) The prohibition of balloon releases as authorized under s. 379.233. (i) The placement of approved identifiable litter and recycling receptacles. (j) Other educational programs that are implemented at the grassroots level involving volunteers and community programs that clean up and prevent litter, including Youth Conservation Corps activities.

History: s. 35, ch. 93-207; s. 4, ch. 2007-184; s. 201, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 56.031 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 56 / Section 56.031
56.031 Executions; form.
Status: in_force

All executions shall be dated on the day on which they are issued, shall be directed to all and singular the sheriffs of the state and shall be in full force throughout the state.

History: s. 1, Feb. 17, 1833; RS 1186; GS 1614; RGS 2818; CGL 4505; s. 11, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 376.041 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 376 / Section 376.041
376.041 Pollution of waters and lands of the state prohibited.
Status: in_force

The discharge of pollutants into or upon any coastal waters, estuaries, tidal flats, beaches, and lands adjoining the seacoast of the state in the manner defined by ss. 376.011-376.21 is prohibited.

History: s. 4, ch. 70-244; s. 4, ch. 74-336.
Fla. Stat. § 101.6102 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.6102
101.6102 Mail ballot elections; limitations.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) An election may be conducted by mail ballot if: 1. The election is a referendum election at which all or a portion of the qualified electors of one of the following subdivisions of government are the only electors eligible to vote: a. Counties; b. Cities; c. School districts covering no more than one county; or d. Special districts; 2. The governing body responsible for calling the election and the supervisor of elections responsible for the conduct of the election authorize the use of mail ballots for the election; and 3. The Secretary of State approves a written plan for the conduct of the election, which shall include a written timetable for the conduct of the election, submitted by the supervisor of elections. (b) In addition, an annexation referendum which includes only qualified electors of one county may also be voted on by mail ballot election.

(2) The following elections may not be conducted by mail ballot: (a) An election at which any candidate is nominated, elected, retained, or recalled; or (b) An election held on the same date as another election, other than a mail ballot election, in which the qualified electors of that political subdivision are eligible to cast ballots.

(3) The supervisor of elections shall be responsible for the conduct of any election held under ss. 101.6101-101.6107.

(4) The costs of a mail ballot election shall be borne by the jurisdiction initiating the calling of the election, unless otherwise provided by law.

(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of a mail ballot election in a municipal annexation referendum requiring separate vote of the registered electors of the annexing municipality and of the area proposed to be annexed. If a mail ballot election is authorized for a municipal annexation referendum, the provisions of ss. 101.6101-101.6107 shall control over any conflicting provisions of s. 171.0413.

History: s. 1, ch. 87-364; s. 1, ch. 89-52; s. 27, ch. 89-338; s. 18, ch. 90-315; s. 2, ch. 2025-31.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0102 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0102
617.0102 Reservation of power to amend or repeal.
Status: in_force

The Legislature has the power to amend or repeal all or part of this act at any time, and all domestic and foreign corporations subject to this act shall be governed by the amendment or repeal.

History: s. 2, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 322.49 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.49
322.49 Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 322.45-322.50 shall be known as the “Florida Nonresident Violator Compact Act of 1977.”

History: s. 2, ch. 77-373; s. 1, ch. 81-46.
Fla. Stat. § 624.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part I / Section 624.02
624.02 “Insurance” defined.
Status: in_force

“Insurance” is a contract whereby one undertakes to indemnify another or pay or allow a specified amount or a determinable benefit upon determinable contingencies.

History: s. 2, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 15, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 790.222 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.222
790.222 Bump-fire stocks prohibited.
Status: in_force

A person may not import into this state or transfer, distribute, sell, keep for sale, offer for sale, possess, or give to another person a bump-fire stock. A person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this section, the term “bump-fire stock” means a conversion kit, a tool, an accessory, or a device used to alter the rate of fire of a firearm to mimic automatic weapon fire or which is used to increase the rate of fire to a faster rate than is possible for a person to fire such semiautomatic firearm unassisted by a kit, a tool, an accessory, or a device.

History: s. 13, ch. 2018-3.
Fla. Stat. § 570.549 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part II / Section 570.549
570.549 Director; duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of the Florida Forest Service shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.

(2) The director of the Florida Forest Service shall direct and supervise the overall operation of the Florida Forest Service and exercise such other powers and duties as authorized by the department.

History: s. 2, ch. 79-37; s. 41, ch. 92-291; s. 10, ch. 2011-56; s. 69, ch. 2011-206.
Fla. Stat. § 418.21 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 418 / Section 418.21
418.21 Governing body.
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a recreation district shall be determined by ordinance of the municipality or county that created the district and must be either: (a) A five-member or larger board of supervisors elected from among the residents of the district, or (b) The governing body of the municipality or county that created the district.

(2)(a) If the governing body is a board of supervisors, the ordinance must specify the date of the election and must provide that each property owner or resident in the district has the right to vote in the election. The ordinance may also provide for the staggering of terms of the supervisors. The ordinance may also provide for the establishment of designated geographic areas within the district from each of which are elected one or more members of the board of supervisors to represent that area, provided the ordinance is made contingent on approval by a majority vote of the electors in each designated area. (b) Members of the board of supervisors shall serve without compensation.

(3) If the governing body is the governing body of the municipality or county that created the district, that body may appoint a district advisory board to advise it on all matters relating to the district. Members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation.

History: s. 4, ch. 78-237; s. 1, ch. 79-258; s. 24, ch. 94-350.
Fla. Stat. § 601.601 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.601
601.601 Registration of dealers’ agents.
Status: in_force

Each licensed citrus fruit dealer shall:

(1) Register with the Department of Agriculture each agent as defined in s. 601.03 who is authorized to represent such dealer; apply for registration of such agent or agents on a form approved by the Department of Agriculture and filed with the Department of Agriculture at least 5 days before the active participation of the agent or agents on behalf of such dealer in any transaction described in s. 601.03; and be held fully liable for and legally bound by all contracts and agreements, verbal or written, involving the consignment, purchase, or sale of citrus fruit executed by a duly registered agent on the dealer’s behalf during the entire period of valid registration of such agent the same as though such contracts or agreements were executed by the dealer. Registration of each agent shall be for the entire shipping season for which the applying dealer’s license is issued; however, a licensed dealer may cancel the registration of any agent registered by her or him by returning the agent’s identification card to the Department of Agriculture and giving formal written notice to the Department of Agriculture of at least 10 days. In addition, such dealer shall make every effort to alert the public to the fact that the agent is no longer authorized to represent her or him. An agent may be registered by more than one licensed dealer for the same shipping season, provided that each licensed dealer applies individually for registration of the agent and further provided that written consent is given by each and every dealer under whose license the agent has valid prior registration.

(2) When the requirements of subsection (1) and such additional requirements set forth by rules adopted by the Department of Citrus for registration of an agent are met and the fee required by s. 601.59(2) is paid, the Department of Agriculture shall duly register the agent and issue an identification card certifying such registration. The identification card, among other things, shall show in a prominent manner: (a) The name and address of the agent. (b) The authorizing dealer’s name, address, and license number. (c) The effective date and season for which registration is made. (d)1. A space for signature of the agent. 2. A space to be countersigned by the licensed dealer. 3. A statement providing that the card is not valid unless so signed and countersigned.

The department may periodically adopt, as necessary, additional requirements or conditions relating to the registration of agents.

History: s. 1, ch. 63-75; s. 1, ch. 65-86; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 71-185; s. 22, ch. 71-186; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 2, ch. 83-142; ss. 1, 3, ch. 85-129; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 978, ch. 97-103; s. 47, ch. 2012-182.