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Fla. Stat. § 1004.6497 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part II / Section 1004.6497
1004.6497 World Class Faculty and Scholar Program.
Status: in_force

(1) PURPOSE AND LEGISLATIVE INTENT. — The World Class Faculty and Scholar Program is established to fund and support the efforts of state universities to recruit and retain exemplary faculty and research scholars. It is the intent of the Legislature to elevate the national competitiveness of Florida’s state universities through faculty and scholar recruitment and retention.

(2) INVESTMENTS. — Retention, recruitment, and recognition efforts, activities, and investments may include, but are not limited to, investments in research-centric cluster hires, faculty research and research commercialization efforts, instructional and research infrastructure, undergraduate student participation in research, professional learning, awards for outstanding performance, and postdoctoral fellowships.

(3) FUNDING AND USE. — Funding for the program shall be as provided by the Legislature. Each state university shall use the funds only for the purpose and investments authorized under this section. These funds may not be used to construct buildings.

(4) ACCOUNTABILITY. — By March 15 of each year, the Board of Governors shall provide to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a report summarizing information from the universities in the State University System, including, but not limited to: (a) Specific expenditure information as it relates to the investments identified in subsection (2). (b) The impact of those investments in elevating the national competitiveness of the universities, specifically relating to: 1. The success in recruiting research faculty and the resulting research funding; 2. The 4-year graduation rate for undergraduate students; 3. The number of undergraduate courses offered with fewer than 50 students; and 4. The increase in national academic standing of targeted programs, specifically advancement in ranking of the targeted programs among top 50 universities in well-known and highly respected national public university rankings, including, but not limited to, the U.S. News and World Report rankings, which reflect national preeminence, using the most recent rankings.

History: s. 12, ch. 2018-4; s. 26, ch. 2024-5.
Fla. Stat. § 694.17 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 694 / Section 694.17
694.17 Validation of conveyances to custodian or trustee of an individual retirement account or qualified plan.
Status: in_force

All conveyances, deeds, mortgages, lease assignments, or other recorded instruments transferring an interest in real property in this state to a custodian or trustee, which were recorded before July 1, 2006, but would be within the scope of s. 689.072 if recorded after July 1, 2006, are ratified, confirmed, and validated in all respects and shall be deemed to have vested such interest in the custodian or trustee without reversion or impairment, as if such instruments had been recorded after July 1, 2006, and s. 689.09 shall not apply to any such instruments regardless of when recorded.

History: s. 2, ch. 2006-147.
Fla. Stat. § 658.94 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 658 / Section 658.94
658.94 Prima facie evidence.
Status: in_force

The general ledger, list of claimants, examiner’s final report made at the time of the failure of the bank or trust company, and such other records of the office’s office relating to any closed bank or trust company, or any duly authenticated copy thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of the subject matter therein set forth.

History: s. 4, ch. 28016, 1953; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 117, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 91-307; s. 1, ch. 92-303; s. 1803, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 1005.09 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1005 / Part I / Section 1005.09
1005.09 Priority course registration for veterans.
Status: in_force

Each independent postsecondary educational institution defined in s. 1005.02(11) that offers priority course registration for a segment of the student population, or upon implementation of priority course registration for a segment of the student population, is encouraged to provide priority course registration for each veteran of the United States Armed Forces, or his or her spouse or dependent children, who is receiving GI Bill educational benefits, in accordance with s. 1004.075.

History: s. 22, ch. 2012-159; s. 2, ch. 2012-162.
Fla. Stat. § 68.098 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 68 / Section 68.098
68.098 Limitations.
Status: in_force

No funds received or allocated pursuant to this act shall be used to:

(1) Lobby or influence the passage or defeat of any legislation before any municipal, county, or state legislative or administrative body.

(2) Provide legal assistance or advice with respect to any criminal proceeding or any federal or state postconviction proceeding. For purposes of this subsection, “criminal proceeding” means an adversary judicial process prosecuted by a public officer and initiated by formal complaint, information, or indictment charging a person with an offense classified or denominated as criminal by applicable law and punishable by death, imprisonment, jail sentence, or criminal fine.

(3) Sue the state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions.

(4) Sue any college or university.

(5) Initiate or participate in a class action suit.

(6) Provide legal assistance or advice with respect to any noncriminal infraction or any enforcement proceeding instituted by the state or its agencies or political subdivisions pursuant to chapter 316, chapter 318, chapter 320, or chapter 322.

(7) Contest any regulatory decision by any municipal, county, or state administrative or legislative body.

(8) File or assist in the filing of private causes of action under federal or state statutes enforced by federal or state agencies relating to or arising out of employment or the terms or conditions of employment.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-288.
Fla. Stat. § 193.073 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part I / Section 193.073
193.073 Erroneous returns; estimate of assessment when no return filed.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Upon discovery that an erroneous or incomplete statement of personal property has been filed by a taxpayer or that all the property of a taxpayer has not been returned for taxation, the property appraiser shall mail a notice informing the taxpayer that an erroneous or incomplete statement of personal property has been filed. Such notice shall be mailed at any time before the mailing of the notice required in s. 200.069. The taxpayer has 30 days after the date the notice is mailed to provide the property appraiser with a complete return listing all property for taxation. (b) If the property is personal property and is discovered before April 1, the property appraiser shall make an assessment in triplicate. After attaching the affidavit and warrant required by law, the property appraiser shall dispose of the additional assessment roll in the same manner as provided by law. (c) If the property is personal property and is discovered on or after April 1, or is real property discovered at any time, the property shall be added to the assessment roll then in preparation.

(2) If no tangible personal property tax return has been filed as required by law, including any extension which may have been granted for the filing of the return, the property appraiser is authorized to estimate from the best information available the assessment of the tangible personal property of a taxpayer who has not properly and timely filed his or her tax return. Such assessment shall be deemed to be prima facie correct, may be included on the tax roll, and taxes may be extended therefor on the tax roll in the same manner as for all other taxes.

History: s. 38, ch. 4322, 1895; s. 5, ch. 4515, 1897; GS 538; s. 37, ch. 5596, 1907; RGS 737; CGL 945; s. 8, ch. 20722, 1941; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55; s. 2, ch. 72-268; s. 1, ch. 77-102; s. 2, ch. 94-98; s. 1464, ch. 95-147; s. 2, ch. 2016-128.
Fla. Stat. § 604.32 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 604 / Section 604.32
604.32 Grain dealers to provide delivery tickets.
Status: in_force

Each grain dealer receiving grain shall issue and provide to the grain producer a delivery ticket within a reasonable time, not to exceed 24 hours, after delivery of the grain. The delivery ticket shall include, at least, the following information:

(1) The grain dealer’s name and address.

(2) The grain producer’s name and, when applicable, the producer’s address.

(3) The date.

(4) The consecutive scale ticket number.

(5) The type of grain.

(6) The gross, tare, and net weights.

(7) A statement whether the grain is inbound or outbound.

(8) The truck or trailer identification.

(9) The type of transaction, clearly indicating whether the grain is sold or stored.

(10) The signature of the grain dealer or her or his agent, representative, or employee.

(11) The base price per bushel, when applicable.

(12) The grade factors, when applicable.

(13) The deductions, when applicable.

(14) The net price and total amount paid, when applicable.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-30; s. 9, ch. 85-36; s. 1, ch. 85-65; ss. 9, 10, ch. 90-161; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1002, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 620.2124 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.2124
620.2124 Limitation on limited partnership payment.
Status: in_force

(1) No payment shall be made to a limited partner seeking appraisal rights if, at the time of payment, the limited partnership is unable to meet the distribution standards of s. 620.1508. In such event, the limited partner shall, at the limited partner’s option: (a) Withdraw the notice of intent to assert appraisal rights, which shall in such event be deemed withdrawn with the consent of the limited partnership; or (b) Retain the status as a claimant against the limited partnership and, if the limited partnership is liquidated, be subordinated to the rights of creditors of the limited partnership, but have rights superior to the limited partners not asserting appraisal rights, and, if it is not liquidated, retain the right to be paid for the limited partner interests, which right the limited partnership shall be obliged to satisfy when the restrictions of this section do not apply.

(2) The limited partner shall exercise the option under paragraph (1)(a) or paragraph (1)(b) by written notice filed with the limited partnership within 30 days after the limited partnership has given written notice that the payment for the limited partner interests cannot be made because of the restrictions of this section. If the limited partner fails to exercise the option, the limited partner shall be deemed to have withdrawn the notice of intent to assert appraisal rights.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1808 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1808
620.1808 Liability of general partner and person dissociated as general partner when claim against limited partnership barred.
Status: in_force

If a claim is barred under s. 620.1806 or s. 620.1807, any corresponding claim under s. 620.1404, s. 620.1405, or s. 620.1607 is also barred.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 250.175 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.175
250.175 Trust funds; authorization; name; purpose.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund is created within the Department of Military Affairs. The department shall deposit into the trust fund moneys received from the forfeiture of assets obtained through illegal drug activities, which shall be used to support law enforcement and counter-drug activities and drug interdiction programs of the Florida National Guard. (b) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year will remain in the trust fund and be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund. This trust fund is exempt from the service charges imposed by s. 215.20.

(2)(a) The Emergency Response Trust Fund is created within the Department of Military Affairs. Reimbursements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the costs of activating the Florida National Guard and transfers of state funds approved by budget amendments processed under chapter 216 shall be deposited into the trust fund. The trust fund shall be used to pay all operational costs incurred by the Florida National Guard when called to active duty. (b) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund and is available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund. The trust fund is exempt from the service charges imposed by s. 215.20.

(3)(a) The Camp Blanding Management Trust Fund is created within the Department of Military Affairs. The department shall deposit funds generated by revenue-producing activities on the Camp Blanding Military Reservation into the trust fund, which shall be used to support required training of the Florida National Guard. (b) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund and is available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund. The trust fund is exempt from the service charges imposed by s. 215.20.

(4)(a) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of Military Affairs. The department shall deposit into the trust fund federal funds received by the department under cooperative agreements between the federal and state governments, which shall be used to perform the functions and tasks specified in the agreements. The department shall also deposit into the trust fund other funds received by the department. (b) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund and is available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 98-394; s. 2, ch. 2002-142; s. 14, ch. 2003-68; s. 1, ch. 2005-25; s. 2, ch. 2007-8; s. 2, ch. 2007-9; s. 2, ch. 2009-24; s. 2, ch. 2010-19; s. 7, ch. 2021-5.
Fla. Stat. § 400.0091 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part I / Section 400.0091
400.0091 Training.
Status: in_force

The state ombudsman shall ensure that appropriate training is provided to all representatives of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

(1) All representatives of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program shall be given a minimum of 20 hours of training upon employment with the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program or appointment as an ombudsman. Ten hours of training in the form of continuing education is required annually thereafter.

(2) The state ombudsman shall approve the curriculum for the initial and continuing education training, which must, at a minimum, address: (a) Resident confidentiality. (b) Guardianships and powers of attorney. (c) Medication administration. (d) Care and medication of residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. (e) Accounting for residents’ funds. (f) Discharge rights and responsibilities. (g) Cultural sensitivity. (h) Any other topic related to residency in a long-term care facility.

(3) An individual other than the state ombudsman may not hold himself or herself out as a representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program or conduct any authorized program duty described in this part unless the individual has received the training required by this section and has been certified by the state ombudsman as qualified to carry out ombudsman activities on behalf of the office or the state or local councils.

History: ss. 15, 30, ch. 93-177; s. 135, ch. 2000-349; s. 55, ch. 2000-367; s. 32, ch. 2001-62; s. 27, ch. 2002-223; s. 20, ch. 2006-121; s. 18, ch. 2015-31.
Fla. Stat. § 794.027 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 794 / Section 794.027
794.027 Duty to report sexual battery; penalties.
Status: in_force

A person who observes the commission of the crime of sexual battery and who:

(1) Has reasonable grounds to believe that he or she has observed the commission of a sexual battery;

(2) Has the present ability to seek assistance for the victim or victims by immediately reporting such offense to a law enforcement officer;

(3) Fails to seek such assistance;

(4) Would not be exposed to any threat of physical violence for seeking such assistance;

(5) Is not the husband, wife, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, or sister of the offender or victim, by consanguinity or affinity; and

(6) Is not the victim of such sexual battery

is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 3, ch. 84-86; s. 1226, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 367.145 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 367 / Section 367.145
367.145 Regulatory assessment and application fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall set by rule a regulatory assessment fee that each utility must pay in accordance with s. 350.113(3); however, each small utility with annual revenues of less than $200,000 shall pay once a year in conjunction with filing its annual financial report required by commission rule. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the amount of the regulatory assessment fee shall not exceed 4.5 percent of the gross revenues of the utility derived from intrastate business, excluding sales for resale made to a regulated company. (a) A governmental authority to which ownership or control of a utility is transferred is not liable for any fees owed the commission by the utility as of the date of transfer. However, whenever a purchase at wholesale is made of any water or wastewater service and a fee is paid or payable thereon by the selling utility and the utility purchasing such water or wastewater service resells the same directly to customers, the purchasing utility is entitled to, and must receive, credit on such fees as may be due by it under this section to the extent of the fee paid or payable upon such water or wastewater service by the utility from which such purchase was made. All such fee payments and penalties must be deposited in accordance with s. 350.113. (b) In addition to the penalties and interest otherwise provided, the commission may impose a penalty upon a utility for failure to pay regulatory assessment fees in a timely manner in accordance with s. 367.161.

(2) Each utility shall pay an application fee, established by the commission, for an original certificate of authorization; an amendment to an existing certificate of authorization; a request for rate relief in accordance with s. 367.081 or s. 367.0814; a proceeding pursuant to s. 367.0822; service availability charges filed in accordance with s. 367.101; and when this chapter becomes applicable to a county in accordance with s. 367.171. The amount of the application fee determined by the commission may not exceed $4,500 and must be based upon the existing or proposed capacity of the system, extension, or deletion. All such fee payments must be deposited in accordance with s. 350.113.

(3) Fees collected by the commission pursuant to this section may only be used to cover the cost of regulating water and wastewater systems. Fees collected by the commission pursuant to chapters 364 and 366 may not be used to pay the cost of regulating water and wastewater systems.

History: ss. 19, 27, ch. 89-353; s. 5, ch. 90-166; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 2004-336.
Fla. Stat. § 159.844 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part IX / Section 159.844
159.844 Allocation of state volume limitation.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall establish a program for allocating the state volume limitation imposed by s. 54F(d)(1) of the code, or reallocated to the state pursuant to s. 54F(d)(2)(D) of the code, on qualified school construction bonds to finance qualified school construction facilities. The Department of Education shall administer the program for allocation of the state volume limitation pursuant to an application and issuance reporting process. Such program must include objective criteria to be considered in determining whether to grant a request for the volume limitation, including, but not limited to, the need for a qualified school construction facility in the area proposed in the application, the number of students to be served by such facility, and the cost-effectiveness of the proposed facility.

(2) The department shall annually determine the amount of qualified school construction bonds permitted to be issued in this state under s. 54F(d)(1) of the code and shall make such information available upon request to any person or agency.

(3) The department shall ensure that any volume limitation that is unused at the end of each calendar year is carried forward pursuant to s. 54F(e) of the code.

(4) The commissioner shall sign any certificate required by the code which relates to the allocation of the state volume limitation on qualified school construction bonds to finance qualified school construction facilities.

History: s. 1, ch. 2009-59.
Fla. Stat. § 626.651 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.651
626.651 Effect of suspension, revocation upon associated licenses and appointments and licensees and appointees.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew or continue any one license of a licensee, or upon suspension or revocation of eligibility to hold a license or appointment, the department shall at the same time likewise suspend or revoke all other licenses, appointments, or status of eligibility held by the licensee or appointee under this code.

(2) In case of the suspension or revocation of license and appointments of any general lines agent, or in case of suspension or revocation of eligibility, the license and appointments of any other agents who are members of such agency, whether incorporated or unincorporated, and any customer representatives employed by such agency, who knowingly are parties to the act which formed the ground for the suspension or revocation may likewise be suspended or revoked.

History: s. 244, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 16, ch. 71-86; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 210, 217, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 60, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 31, ch. 98-199; s. 62, ch. 2002-206; s. 21, ch. 2012-209.