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Fla. Stat. § 494.0035 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 494 / Part II / Section 494.0035
494.0035 Principal loan originator and branch manager for mortgage broker.
Status: in_force

(1) Each mortgage broker must be operated by a principal loan originator who shall have full charge, control, and supervision of the mortgage broker. The principal loan originator must have been licensed as a loan originator for at least 1 year before being designated as the principal loan originator, or must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the office that he or she has been actively engaged in a mortgage-related business for at least 1 year before being designated as a principal loan originator. Each mortgage broker must keep the office informed of the person designated as the principal loan originator as prescribed by commission rule. If the designation is inaccurate, the mortgage broker shall be deemed to be operated under the full charge, control, and supervision of each officer, director, or ultimate equitable owner of a 10-percent or greater interest in the mortgage broker, or any other person in a similar capacity. A loan originator may not be a principal loan originator for more than one mortgage broker at any given time.

(2) Each branch office of a mortgage broker must be operated by a branch manager who shall have full charge, control, and supervision of the branch office. The designated branch manager must be a licensed loan originator pursuant to s. 494.00312. Each branch office must keep the office informed of the person designated as the branch manager as prescribed by commission rule, which includes documentation of the individual’s acceptance of such responsibility. If the designation is inaccurate, the branch office shall be deemed to be operated under the full charge, control, and supervision of each officer, director, or ultimate equitable owner of a 10-percent or greater interest in the mortgage broker, or any other person in a similar capacity.

History: ss. 22, 50, ch. 91-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 2001-228; s. 531, ch. 2003-261; s. 32, ch. 2009-241; s. 6, ch. 2011-71.
Fla. Stat. § 542.31 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.31
542.31 Action not barred as affecting or involving interstate or foreign commerce.
Status: in_force

No action under this part shall be barred on the grounds that the activity or conduct complained of in any way affects or involves interstate or foreign commerce. It is the intent of the Legislature to exercise its powers to the fullest extent consistent with the Constitutions of this state and the United States.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 17, ch. 2025-213.
Fla. Stat. § 720.403 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 720 / Part III / Section 720.403
720.403 Preservation of communities; revival of declaration of covenants.
Status: in_force

(1) Consistent with required and optional elements of local comprehensive plans and other applicable provisions of the Community Planning Act, property owners are encouraged to preserve existing residential and other communities, promote available and affordable housing, protect structural and aesthetic elements of their community, and, as applicable, maintain roads and streets, easements, water and sewer systems, utilities, drainage improvements, conservation and open areas, recreational amenities, and other infrastructure and common areas that serve and support the community by the revival of a previous declaration of covenants and other governing documents that may have ceased to govern some or all parcels in the community.

(2) In order to preserve a community and the associated infrastructure and common areas for the purposes described in this section, the parcel owners in a community that was previously subject to a declaration of covenants that has ceased to govern one or more parcels in the community may revive the declaration and the association for the community upon approval by the parcel owners to be governed thereby as provided in this act, and upon approval of the declaration and the other governing documents for the association by the Department of Commerce in a manner consistent with this act.

(3) This part is intended to provide mechanisms for the revitalization of covenants or restrictions for all types of communities and property associations and is not limited to residential communities.

History: s. 11, ch. 2004-345; s. 7, ch. 2004-353; s. 68, ch. 2011-139; s. 437, ch. 2011-142; s. 12, ch. 2018-55; s. 234, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 90.4026 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 90 / Section 90.4026
90.4026 Statements expressing sympathy; admissibility; definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Accident” means an occurrence resulting in injury or death to one or more persons which is not the result of willful action by a party. (b) “Benevolent gestures” means actions that convey a sense of compassion or commiseration emanating from human impulses. (c) “Family” means the spouse, parent, grandparent, stepmother, stepfather, child, grandchild, brother, sister, half brother, half sister, adopted child of parent, or spouse’s parent of an injured party.

(2) The portion of statements, writings, or benevolent gestures expressing sympathy or a general sense of benevolence relating to the pain, suffering, or death of a person involved in an accident and made to that person or to the family of that person shall be inadmissible as evidence in a civil action. A statement of fault, however, which is part of, or in addition to, any of the above shall be admissible pursuant to this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-132.
Fla. Stat. § 672.509 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part V / Section 672.509
672.509 Risk of loss in the absence of breach.
Status: in_force

(1) Where the contract requires or authorizes the seller to ship the goods by carrier: (a) If it does not require her or him to deliver them at a particular destination, the risk of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are duly delivered to the carrier even though the shipment is under reservation (s. 672.505); but (b) If it does require her or him to deliver them at a particular destination and the goods are there duly tendered while in the possession of the carrier, the risk of loss passes to the buyer when the goods are there duly so tendered as to enable the buyer to take delivery.

(2) Where the goods are held by a bailee to be delivered without being moved, the risk of loss passes to the buyer: (a) On her or his receipt of possession or control of a negotiable document of title covering the goods; or (b) On acknowledgment by the bailee of the buyer’s right to possession of the goods; or (c) After her or his receipt of possession or control of a nonnegotiable document of title or other direction to deliver in a record, as provided in s. 672.503(4)(b).

(3) In any case not within subsection (1) or (2), the risk of loss passes to the buyer on her or his receipt of the goods if the seller is a merchant; otherwise the risk passes to the buyer on tender of delivery.

(4) The provisions of this section are subject to contrary agreement of the parties and to the provisions of this chapter on sale on approval (s. 672.327) and on effect of breach on risk of loss (s. 672.510).

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 584, ch. 97-102; s. 13, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 775.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 775 / Section 775.02
775.02 Punishment of common-law offenses.
Status: in_force

When there exists no such provision by statute, the court shall proceed to punish such offense by fine or imprisonment, but the fine shall not exceed $500, nor the imprisonment 12 months.

History: s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; RS 2370; GS 3195; RGS 5025; CGL 7127; s. 76, Feb. 10, 1832.
Fla. Stat. § 83.251 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part I / Section 83.251
83.251 Removal of tenant; costs.
Status: in_force

The prevailing party shall have judgment for costs and execution shall issue therefor.

History: s. 11, ch. 6463, 1913; RGS 3552; CGL 5416; s. 34, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 484.008 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 484 / Part I / Section 484.008
484.008 Renewal of license.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and the fee set by the board not to exceed $350.

(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses.

(3) The board may by rule prescribe continuing education, not to exceed 20 hours biennially, as a condition for renewal of a license or certificate. The criteria for such programs or courses shall be approved by the board. All education programs which contribute to the advancement, extension, or enhancement of professional skills and knowledge, whether conducted by a nonprofit or a profitmaking entity, are eligible for approval. The board may establish by rule an application fee not to exceed $200 for anyone seeking approval to provide continuing education courses and may provide by rule for a fee not to exceed $200 for renewal of providership.

(4) The board may excuse any licensee or group of licensees from the continuing education requirement, until the licensee or group of licensees is capable of fulfilling the continuing education requirement, if an unusual circumstance, emergency, or hardship prevented the licensee or group of licensees from complying with such requirement.

History: ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; s. 4, ch. 80-291; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 1, ch. 87-335; s. 29, ch. 88-205; s. 59, ch. 89-162; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 246, ch. 94-119.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.2921 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part I / Section 1001.2921
1001.2921 Security funding for Jewish day schools and preschools.
Status: in_force

(1) As authorized by and consistent with funds appropriated in the General Appropriations Act, the Department of Education shall establish a program to provide funds to make full-time Jewish day schools and preschools in the state secure with professional security hardening, as needed, to better secure facilities of such schools and preschools and to protect their students. Based on a risk assessment by law enforcement or a private security company, recurring funds shall be used towards: (a) The purchase and installation of security cameras, perimeter lighting, perimeter fencing, and shatter-resistant glass for windows. (b) Hiring or contracting with security personnel who are licensed and regulated by the state and insured. (c) Expenses relating to transportation to minimize security exposure of staff, parents, and students. (d) Other nonhardening security measures, including, but not limited to, providing professional detection, prevention, and security services to such schools and preschools.

(2) The State Board of Education may adopt rules to administer this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 2024-264.
Fla. Stat. § 631.53 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part II / Section 631.53
631.53 Construction.
Status: in_force

This part shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes set forth in s. 631.51, which shall constitute an aid and guide to interpretation.

History: s. 4, ch. 70-20; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 626.022 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.022
626.022 Scope of part.
Status: in_force

(1) This part applies as to insurance agents, service representatives, adjusters, and insurance agencies; as to any and all kinds of insurance; and as to stock insurers, mutual insurers, reciprocal insurers, and all other types of insurers, except that: (a) It does not apply as to reinsurance, except that ss. 626.011-626.022, ss. 626.112-626.181, ss. 626.191-626.211, ss. 626.291-626.301, s. 626.331, ss. 626.342-626.511, ss. 626.541-626.591, and ss. 626.601-626.711 shall apply as to reinsurance intermediaries as defined in s. 626.7492. (b) The applicability of this chapter as to fraternal benefit societies shall be as provided in chapter 632. (c) It does not apply to a bail bond agent, as defined in s. 648.25, except as provided in chapter 648 or chapter 903. (d) This part does not apply to a certified public accountant licensed under chapter 473 who is acting within the scope of the practice of public accounting, as defined in s. 473.302, provided that the activities of the certified public accountant are limited to advising a client of the necessity of obtaining insurance, the amount of insurance needed, or the line of coverage needed, and provided that the certified public accountant does not directly or indirectly receive or share in any commission or referral fee.

(2) For the purposes of this part, “insurance” also includes annuity contracts.

(3) Provisions of this part that apply to general lines agents and applicants also apply to personal lines agents and applicants, except where otherwise provided.

History: s. 180, ch. 59-205; s. 1, ch. 71-86; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 144, 217, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 92-318; s. 204, ch. 97-102; s. 5, ch. 98-199; s. 164, ch. 99-251; s. 1, ch. 99-275; s. 77, ch. 2003-1; s. 21, ch. 2003-267; s. 14, ch. 2003-281; s. 17, ch. 2004-374; s. 137, ch. 2007-5; s. 37, ch. 2019-140.
Fla. Stat. § 641.228 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.228
641.228 Florida Health Maintenance Organization Consumer Assistance Plan.
Status: in_force

(1) The office shall not issue a certificate to any health maintenance organization after July 1, 1989, until the applicant health maintenance organization has paid in full its special assessment as set forth in s. 631.819(2)(a).

(2) No assessment paid to the Florida Health Maintenance Organization Consumer Assistance Plan shall be allowed as an asset of any health maintenance organization.

(3) The office may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of any health maintenance organization which does not timely pay its assessment to the Florida Health Maintenance Organization Consumer Assistance Plan.

History: ss. 6, 24, ch. 88-388; ss. 114, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1563, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 125.0107 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part I / Section 125.0107
125.0107 Ordinances relating to possession or sale of ammunition.
Status: in_force

No county may adopt any ordinance relating to the possession or sale of ammunition. Any such ordinance in effect on June 24, 1983, is void.

History: s. 2, ch. 83-253.
Fla. Stat. § 520.24 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 520 / Part II / Section 520.24
520.24 Rulemaking authority; standard disclosure form.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall adopt rules to implement and enforce the provisions of this part.

(2) The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall, by January 1, 2018, publish standard disclosure forms that may be used to comply with the disclosure requirements of this part. Disclosures provided in substantially the form published by the department shall be regarded as complying with the disclosure requirements of this part.

History: s. 5, ch. 2017-118.
Fla. Stat. § 744.446 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VI / Section 744.446
744.446 Conflicts of interest; prohibited activities; court approval; breach of fiduciary duty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is essential to the proper conduct and management of a guardianship that the guardian be independent and impartial. The fiduciary relationship which exists between the guardian and the ward may not be used for the private gain of the guardian other than the remuneration for fees and expenses provided by law. The guardian may not incur any obligation on behalf of the guardianship which conflicts with the proper discharge of the guardian’s duties.

(2) A guardian may not offer, pay, solicit, or receive a commission, benefit, bonus, rebate, or kickback, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, or engage in a split-fee arrangement in return for referring, soliciting, or engaging in a transaction for goods or services on behalf of an alleged incapacitated person or minor, or a ward, for past or future goods or services.

(3) Unless prior approval is obtained by court order, or unless such relationship existed before appointment of the guardian and is disclosed to the court in the petition for appointment of guardian, a guardian may not: (a) Have any interest, financial or otherwise, direct or indirect, in any business transaction or activity with the ward, the judge presiding over the case, any member of the appointed examining committee, any court employee involved in the guardianship process, or the attorney for the ward; (b) Acquire an ownership, possessory, security, or other pecuniary interest adverse to the ward; (c) Be designated as a beneficiary on any life insurance policy, pension, or benefit plan of the ward unless such designation was validly made by the ward before adjudication of incapacity of the ward; and (d) Directly or indirectly purchase, rent, lease, or sell any property or services from or to any business entity of which the guardian or the guardian’s spouse or any of the guardian’s lineal descendants, or collateral kindred, is an officer, partner, director, shareholder, or proprietor, or has any financial interest.

(4) Any activity prohibited by this section is voidable during the term of the guardianship or by the personal representative of the ward’s estate, and the guardian is subject to removal and to imposition of personal liability through a proceeding for surcharge, in addition to any other remedies otherwise available.

(5) In the event of a breach by the guardian of the guardian’s fiduciary duty, the court shall take those necessary actions to protect the ward and the ward’s assets.

History: s. 75, ch. 89-96; s. 54, ch. 90-271; s. 1102, ch. 97-102; s. 6, ch. 2002-195; s. 7, ch. 2020-35.
Fla. Stat. § 331.369 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part II / Section 331.369
331.369 Space Industry Workforce Initiative.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that the aerospace industry is critical to the economic future of the state and that the competitiveness of the industry in the state depends upon the development and maintenance of a qualified workforce. The Legislature further finds that the aerospace industry in this state has diverse and complex workforce needs, including, but not limited to, the need for qualified entry-level workers, the need to upgrade the skills of technician-level incumbent workers, and the need to ensure continuing education opportunities for workers with advanced educational degrees. It is the intent of the Legislature to support programs designed to address the workforce development needs of the aerospace industry in this state.

(2) CareerSource Florida, Inc., shall coordinate development of a Space Industry Workforce Initiative in partnership with Space Florida, public and private universities, community colleges, and other training providers approved by the board. The purpose of the initiative is to use or revise existing programs and to develop innovative new programs to address the workforce needs of the aerospace industry.

(3) The initiative shall emphasize: (a) Curricula content and timeframes developed with industry participation and endorsed by the industry; (b) Programs that certify persons completing training as meeting industry-approved standards or competencies; (c) Use of distance-learning and computer-based training modules as appropriate and feasible; (d) Industry solicitation of public and private universities to develop continuing education programs at the master’s and doctoral levels; (e) Agreements with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to replicate on a national level successful training programs developed through the initiative; and (f) Leveraging of state and federal workforce funds.

(4) CareerSource Florida, Inc., with the assistance of Space Florida, shall convene representatives from the aerospace industry to identify the priority training and education needs of the industry and to appoint a team to design programs to meet the priority needs.

(5) The state board as defined in s. 445.002, as part of its statutorily prescribed annual report to the Legislature, shall provide recommendations for policies, programs, and funding to enhance the workforce needs of the aerospace industry.

History: s. 11, ch. 2000-290; s. 49, ch. 2006-60; s. 18, ch. 2011-213; s. 13, ch. 2015-98; s. 33, ch. 2020-30.
Fla. Stat. § 447.607 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 447 / Part II / Section 447.607
447.607 Commission rules; powers retained by the Legislature.
Status: in_force

The Legislature shall retain the right to approve, amend, or rescind all rules promulgated by the commission pursuant to this part. In the absence of legislative action to the contrary, all rules shall have full force and effect.

History: s. 5, ch. 74-100; s. 52, ch. 78-95.
Fla. Stat. § 708.10 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 708 / Section 708.10
708.10 Married women’s rights; construction of law.
Status: in_force

This law shall not be construed as:

(1) Relieving a husband from any duty of supporting and maintaining his wife and children;

(2) Abolishing estates by the entireties or any of the incidents thereof;

(3) Abolishing dower or any of the incidents thereof;

(4) Changing the rights of either husband or wife to participate in the distribution of the estate of the other upon his death, as may now or hereafter be provided by law;

(5) Dispensing with the joinder of husband and wife in conveying or mortgaging homestead property.

History: s. 3, ch. 21932, 1943.
Fla. Stat. § 607.08101 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.08101
607.08101 Compensation of directors.
Status: in_force

Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, the board of directors may fix the compensation of directors.

History: s. 77, ch. 89-154; s. 149, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 287.092 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 287 / Part I / Section 287.092
287.092 Preference to certain foreign manufacturers.
Status: in_force

Any foreign manufacturing company with a factory in the state and employing over 200 employees working in the state shall have preference over any other foreign company when price, quality, and service are the same, regardless of where the product is manufactured.

History: s. 22, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 132.17 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 132 / Section 132.17
132.17 Pledge of anticipated revenues.
Status: in_force

The resolution authorizing refunding bonds may assign, pledge, or set aside as a trust for the payment of principal or interest of refunding bonds or for a sinking fund for the bonds, subject to prior liens or contract obligations, and on, or subject to, such terms and conditions as may be stated, any unpaid taxes or assessments whether due or to grow due, and any revenues due or to grow due, or proceeds of sale of improvements or properties of the unit. The resolution authorizing the bonds may contain agreement to collect and pay over the moneys derived from such source.

History: s. 17, ch. 15772, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 2383(17).