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Fla. Stat. § 161.40 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part II / Section 161.40
161.40 Tax exemptions.
Status: in_force

All properties, revenues and other assets of the board of county commissioners acting as the beach and shore preservation authority, or of any of the districts created thereby, shall, by recognition of its essential public function, be exempt from all taxation by the state or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof. The exemption granted by this section shall not apply to any tax imposed by chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations owned by corporations.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-408; s. 51, ch. 89-356.
Fla. Stat. § 605.1067 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.1067
605.1067 Member’s acceptance of limited liability company’s offer.
Status: in_force

(1) If the member states on the form provided in s. 605.1065(1) that the member accepts the offer of the limited liability company to pay the limited liability company’s estimated fair value for the membership interest, the limited liability company shall make the payment to the member within 90 days after the limited liability company’s receipt of the items required by s. 605.1066(1).

(2) Upon payment of the agreed value, the member shall cease to have an interest in the membership interest.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 560.116 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 560 / Part I / Section 560.116
560.116 Civil immunity.
Status: in_force

Any person having reason to believe that a provision of this chapter is being violated, has been violated, or is about to be violated, may file a complaint with the office setting forth the details of the alleged violation. Such person is immune from civil liability unless the information provided is false and has been provided with reckless disregard for the truth.

History: s. 1, ch. 94-238; s. 1, ch. 94-354; s. 699, ch. 2003-261; s. 13, ch. 2008-177.
Fla. Stat. § 605.0109 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.0109
605.0109 Powers.
Status: in_force

A limited liability company has the powers, rights, and privileges granted by this chapter, by any other law, or by its operating agreement to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its activities and affairs, including the power to do all of the following:

(1) Sue, be sued, and defend in its name.

(2) Purchase, receive, lease, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, use, and otherwise deal with real or personal property or any legal or equitable interest in property, wherever located.

(3) Sell, convey, mortgage, grant a security interest in, lease, exchange, and otherwise encumber or dispose of all or a part of its property.

(4) Purchase, receive, subscribe for, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, vote, use, sell, mortgage, lend, grant a security interest in, or otherwise dispose of and deal in and with, shares or other interests in or obligations of another entity.

(5) Make contracts or guarantees or incur liabilities; borrow money; issue notes, bonds, or other obligations, which may be convertible into or include the option to purchase other securities of the limited liability company; or make contracts of guaranty and suretyship which are necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion, or attainment of the purposes, activities, and affairs of the limited liability company.

(6) Lend money, invest or reinvest its funds, and receive and hold real or personal property as security for repayment.

(7) Conduct its business, locate offices, and exercise the powers granted by this chapter within or without this state.

(8) Select managers and appoint officers, directors, employees, and agents of the limited liability company, define their duties, fix their compensation, and lend them money and credit.

(9) Make donations for the public welfare or for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes.

(10) Pay pensions and establish pension plans, pension trusts, profit-sharing plans, bonus plans, option plans, and benefit or incentive plans for any or all of its current or former managers, members, officers, agents, and employees.

(11) Be a promoter, incorporator, shareholder, partner, member, associate, or manager of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other entity.

(12) Make payments or donations or conduct any other act not inconsistent with applicable law which furthers the business of the limited liability company.

(13) Enter into interest rate, basis, currency, hedge or other swap agreements, or cap, floor, put, call, option, exchange or collar agreements, derivative agreements, or similar agreements.

(14) Grant, hold, or exercise a power of attorney, including an irrevocable power of attorney.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180; s. 132, ch. 2014-17.
Fla. Stat. § 551.108 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 551 / Section 551.108
551.108 Prohibited relationships.
Status: in_force

(1) A person employed by or performing any function on behalf of the commission may not: (a) Be an officer, director, owner, or employee of any person or entity licensed by the commission. (b) Have or hold any interest, direct or indirect, in or engage in any commerce or business relationship with any person licensed by the commission.

(2) A manufacturer or distributor of slot machines may not enter into any contract with a slot machine licensee that provides for any revenue sharing of any kind or nature that is directly or indirectly calculated on the basis of a percentage of slot machine revenues. Any maneuver, shift, or device whereby this subsection is violated is a violation of this chapter and renders any such agreement void.

(3) A manufacturer or distributor of slot machines or any equipment necessary for the operation of slot machines or an officer, director, or employee of any such manufacturer or distributor may not have any ownership or financial interest in a slot machine license or in any business owned by the slot machine licensee.

(4) An employee of the commission or relative living in the same household as such employee of the commission may not wager at any time on a slot machine located at a facility licensed by the commission.

(5) An occupational licensee or relative living in the same household as such occupational licensee may not wager at any time on a slot machine located at a facility where that person is employed.

History: s. 1, ch. 2005-362; s. 54, ch. 2022-7.
Fla. Stat. § 48.092 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 48 / Section 48.092
48.092 Service on financial institutions.
Status: in_force

Service on financial institutions must be made in accordance with s. 655.0201.

History: s. 1, ch. 2016-180.
Fla. Stat. § 112.82 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part VIII / Section 112.82
112.82 Rights of firefighters.
Status: in_force

Whenever a firefighter is subjected to an informal inquiry or interrogation, the inquiry or interrogation must be conducted in accordance with this section.

(1) An interrogation must take place at the facility where the investigating officer is assigned, or at the facility that has jurisdiction over the place where the incident under investigation allegedly occurred, as designated by the investigating officer.

(2) A firefighter may not be subjected to interrogation without first receiving written notice in sufficient detail of the formal investigation in order to reasonably apprise the firefighter of the nature of the investigation. The firefighter must be informed beforehand of the names of all complainants.

(3) All interrogations must be conducted at a reasonable time of day, preferably when the firefighter is on duty, unless the importance of the interrogation is of such a nature that immediate action is required.

(4) The firefighter under formal investigation must be informed of the name, rank, and unit or command of the officer in charge of the investigation, the interrogators, and all persons present during any interrogation.

(5) Informal inquiries and interrogation sessions must be of reasonable duration, and the firefighter must be permitted reasonable periods for rest and personal necessities.

(6) During an informal inquiry or interrogation, the firefighter may not be subjected to offensive language; threatened with a transfer, suspension, dismissal, or other disciplinary action; or offered any incentive as an inducement to answer any questions.

(7) A complete record of any interrogation must be made, and if a transcript of such interrogation is made, the firefighter under formal investigation is entitled to a copy of the transcript without charge. Such record may be electronically recorded.

(8) An employee or officer of an employing agency may represent the agency, and an employee organization may represent any member of a bargaining unit desiring such representation in any proceeding to which this part applies. If a collective bargaining agreement provides for the presence of a representative of the collective bargaining unit during investigations or interrogations, such representative shall be allowed to be present.

(9) A firefighter may not be discharged, disciplined, demoted, denied promotion or seniority, transferred, reassigned, or otherwise disciplined or discriminated against in regard to his or her employment, or be threatened with any such treatment as retaliation for or by reason solely of his or her exercise of any of the rights granted or protected by this part.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-6; s. 2, ch. 2022-110.
Fla. Stat. § 83.803 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part III / Section 83.803
83.803 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 83.801-83.809:

(1) “Last known address” means the street address or post office box address provided by the tenant in the latest rental agreement or in a subsequent written change-of-address notice provided by hand delivery, first-class mail, or e-mail.

(2) “Owner” means the owner, operator, lessor, or sublessor of a self-service storage facility or self-contained storage unit or his or her agent or any other person authorized by him or her to manage the facility or to receive rent from a tenant under a rental agreement.

(3) “Rental agreement” means any agreement or lease which establishes or modifies terms, conditions, rules, or any other provisions concerning the use and occupancy of a self-service storage facility or use of a self-contained storage unit.

(4) “Self-contained storage unit” means any unit not less than 200 cubic feet in size, including, but not limited to, a trailer, box, or other shipping container, which is leased by a tenant primarily for use as storage space whether the unit is located at a facility owned or operated by the owner or at another location designated by the tenant.

(5) “Self-service storage facility” means any real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space to tenants who are to have access to such space for the purpose of storing and removing personal property. No individual storage space may be used for residential purposes. A self-service storage facility is not a “warehouse” as that term is used in chapter 677. If an owner issues any warehouse receipt, bill of lading, or other document of title for the personal property stored, the owner and the tenant shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 677, and the provisions of this act shall not apply.

(6) “Tenant” means a person or the person’s sublessee, successor, or assign entitled to the use of storage space at a self-service storage facility or in a self-contained unit, under a rental agreement, to the exclusion of others.

History: s. 1, ch. 79-404; s. 2, ch. 82-151; s. 2, ch. 92-36; s. 1, ch. 93-238; s. 452, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 2006-4; s. 1, ch. 2012-175; s. 19, ch. 2023-8.
Fla. Stat. § 154.31 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part IV / Section 154.31
154.31 Obligation of participating hospital or regional referral hospital.
Status: in_force

As a condition of participation, each participating hospital or regional referral hospital in Florida shall be obligated to admit for emergency treatment all Florida residents, without regard to county of residence, who meet the eligibility standards established pursuant to s. 154.308 and who meet the medical standards for admission to such institutions. If the agency determines that a participating hospital or a regional referral hospital has failed to meet the requirements of this section, the agency may impose an administrative fine, not to exceed $5,000 per incident, and suspend the hospital from eligibility for reimbursement under this part.

History: s. 7, ch. 77-455; s. 12, ch. 88-294; s. 5, ch. 91-173; s. 8, ch. 98-191.
Fla. Stat. § 951.29 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 951 / Section 951.29
951.29 Procedure for requesting restoration of civil rights or restoration of voting rights of county prisoners convicted of felonies.
Status: in_force

(1) With respect to a person who has been convicted of a felony and is serving a sentence in a county detention facility, the administrator of the county detention facility shall provide the following to the prisoner, at least 2 weeks before discharge, if possible: (a) An application form obtained from the Florida Commission on Offender Review which the prisoner must complete in order to begin the process of having his or her civil rights restored; (b) Information explaining voting rights restoration pursuant to s. 4, Art. VI of the State Constitution; and (c) Written notification of all outstanding terms of the prisoner’s sentence at the time of release to assist the prisoner in determining his or her status with regard to the completion of all terms of sentence, as that term is defined in s. 98.0751.

(2) This section shall not apply to prisoners who are discharged from a county detention facility to the custody or control of the Department of Corrections.

History: s. 1, ch. 2006-174; s. 53, ch. 2014-191; s. 32, ch. 2019-162.
Fla. Stat. § 501.204 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part II / Section 501.204
501.204 Unlawful acts and practices.
Status: in_force

(1) Unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts or practices, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that, in construing subsection (1), due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts relating to s. 5(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 45(a)(1) as of July 1, 2017.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 1, ch. 83-117; s. 4, ch. 85-63; s. 2, ch. 90-190; s. 3, ch. 93-38; s. 2, ch. 2001-39; s. 23, ch. 2001-214; s. 2, ch. 2006-196; s. 4, ch. 2013-207; s. 5, ch. 2015-92; s. 4, ch. 2017-155.
Fla. Stat. § 159.50 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part III / Section 159.50
159.50 Tax exemption.
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by ss. 159.44-159.53 in all respects will be for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their industry and prosperity and the improvement of their health and living conditions, and for the provision of gainful employment and will constitute the performance of essential public functions, and the authority shall not be required to pay any taxes on any project or any other property owned by the authority under the provisions of ss. 159.44-159.53 or upon the income therefrom. The bonds issued under the provisions of ss. 159.44-159.53, their transfer, and the income therefrom (including any profit made on the sale thereof), and all notes, mortgages, security agreements, letters of credit, or other instruments which arise out of or are given to secure the repayment of bonds issued in connection with any project financed under this part, shall at all times be free from taxation by the state or any local unit or political subdivision or other instrumentality of the state. Nothing in this section, however, shall be construed as exempting from taxation or assessments the leasehold interest of any lessee in any project or any other property or interest owned by any lessee. The exemption granted by this section shall not be applicable to any tax imposed by chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations owned by corporations.

History: s. 7, ch. 70-229; s. 4, ch. 73-327; s. 21, ch. 86-152.
Fla. Stat. § 99.0955 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 99 / Section 99.0955
99.0955 Candidates with no party affiliation; name on general election ballot.
Status: in_force

(1) Each person seeking to qualify for election as a candidate with no party affiliation shall file his or her qualifying papers and pay the qualifying fee or qualify by the petition process pursuant to s. 99.095 with the officer and during the times and under the circumstances prescribed in s. 99.061. Upon qualifying, the candidate is entitled to have his or her name placed on the general election ballot.

(2) The qualifying fee for candidates with no party affiliation shall consist of a filing fee and an election assessment as prescribed in s. 99.092. Filing fees paid to the Department of State shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund of the state. Filing fees paid to the supervisor of elections shall be deposited into the general revenue fund of the county.

History: s. 6, ch. 70-269; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 3, ch. 74-119; s. 7, ch. 77-175; s. 2, ch. 78-188; s. 11, ch. 89-338; s. 10, ch. 90-315; s. 540, ch. 95-147; s. 13, ch. 95-280; s. 4, ch. 99-140; s. 2, ch. 99-318; s. 15, ch. 2005-277.
Fla. Stat. § 501.719 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part V / Section 501.719
501.719 Processing of certain personal data by controller or other person.
Status: in_force

(1) Personal data processed by a controller pursuant to ss. 501.716-501.718 may not be processed for any purpose other than those specified in those sections. Personal data processed by a controller pursuant to ss. 501.716-501.718 may be processed to the extent that the processing of the data is: (a) Reasonably necessary and proportionate to the purposes specified in ss. 501.716-501.718; (b) Adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes specified in ss. 501.716-501.718; and (c) Done to assist another controller, processor, or third party with any of the purposes specified in s. 501.716, s. 501.717, or s. 501.718.

(2) A controller or processor that collects, uses, or retains personal data for the purposes specified in s. 501.717(1) must take into account the nature and purpose of such collection, use, or retention. Such personal data is subject to reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect its confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility and to reduce reasonably foreseeable risks of harm to consumers relating to the collection, use, or retention of personal data.

(3) A controller or processor shall adopt and implement a retention schedule that prohibits the use or retention of personal data not subject to an exemption by the controller or processor after the satisfaction of the initial purpose for which such information was collected or obtained, after the expiration or termination of the contract pursuant to which the information was collected or obtained, or 2 years after the consumer’s last interaction with the controller or processor. This subsection does not apply to personal data reasonably used or retained to do any of the following: (a) Provide a good or service requested by the consumer, or reasonably anticipate the request of such good or service within the context of a controller’s ongoing business relationship with the consumer. (b) Debug to identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality. (c) Enable solely internal uses that are reasonably aligned with the expectations of the consumer based on the consumer’s relationship with the controller or that are compatible with the context in which the consumer provided the information.

(4) A controller or processor that processes personal data pursuant to ss. 501.716-501.718 bears the burden of demonstrating that the processing of the personal data qualifies for the exemption and complies with the requirements of this section.

History: s. 22, ch. 2023-201.
Fla. Stat. § 106.32 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.32
106.32 1 Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby established in the State Treasury an 1 Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund to be utilized by the Department of State as provided in ss. 106.30-106.36. If necessary, each year in which a general election is to be held for the election of the Governor and Cabinet, additional funds shall be transferred to the 1 Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund from general revenue in an amount sufficient to fund qualifying candidates pursuant to the provisions of ss. 106.30-106.36.

(2) Proceeds from filing fees pursuant to ss. 99.092, 99.093, and 105.031 shall be deposited into the 1 Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund as designated in those sections.

(3) Proceeds from assessments pursuant to ss. 106.07 and 106.29 shall be deposited into the 1 Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund as designated in those sections.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-276; s. 19, ch. 91-107; s. 26, ch. 2013-37; ss. 1, 6, ch. 2024-116.
Fla. Stat. § 310.011 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 310 / Section 310.011
310.011 Board of Pilot Commissioners.
Status: in_force

(1) A board is established within the Division of Professions of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to be known as the Board of Pilot Commissioners. The board shall be composed of 10 members, to be appointed by the Governor, as follows: five members shall be licensed state pilots actively practicing their profession; two members shall be actively involved in a professional or business capacity in the maritime industry, marine shipping industry, or commercial passenger cruise industry; one member shall be a certified public accountant with at least 5 years of experience in financial management; and two members shall be citizens of the state. The latter three board members shall not be involved in, or have any financial interest in, the piloting profession, the maritime industry, the marine shipping industry, or the commercial passenger cruise industry. The board shall perform such duties and possess and exercise such powers relative to the protection of the waters, harbors, and ports of this state as are prescribed and conferred on it in this chapter.

(2) Each member shall be appointed for a term of 4 years. The Governor shall have power to remove members of the board from office for neglect of duty required by this chapter, for incompetency, or for unprofessional conduct. Any vacancy which may occur in the board in consequence of death, resignation, removal from the state, or other cause shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Governor in the same manner. A majority of those serving on the board shall constitute a quorum.

(3) In appointing members to the board who are pilots, the Governor shall appoint one member from the state at large; one member from any of the following ports: Pensacola, Panama City, or Port St. Joe; one member from any of the following ports: Tampa Bay, Boca Grande, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor, or Key West; one member from any of the following ports: Fernandina, Jacksonville, or Port Canaveral; and one member from any of the following ports: Ft. Pierce, Miami, Port Everglades, or Palm Beach.

History: s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; ss. 1, 2, ch. 76-217; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, 16, ch. 78-140; ss. 186, 187, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 83-329; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 340, ch. 94-119; s. 33, ch. 94-218; s. 4, ch. 2010-225.