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Fla. Stat. § 447.209 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 447 / Part II / Section 447.209
447.209 Public employer’s rights.
Status: in_force

It is the right of the public employer to determine unilaterally the purpose of each of its constituent agencies, set standards of services to be offered to the public, and exercise control and discretion over its organization and operations. It is also the right of the public employer to direct its employees, take disciplinary action for proper cause, and relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons. However, the exercise of such rights shall not preclude employees or their representatives from raising grievances, should decisions on the above matters have the practical consequence of violating the terms and conditions of any collective bargaining agreement in force or any civil or career service regulation.

History: s. 3, ch. 74-100.
Fla. Stat. § 185.03 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 185 / Section 185.03
185.03 Municipal police officers’ retirement trust funds; creation; applicability of provisions; participation by public safety officers.
Status: in_force

For any municipality, chapter plan, local law municipality, or local law plan under this chapter:

(1) There shall be established a special fund exclusively for the purpose of this chapter, which in the case of chapter plans shall be known as the “Municipal Police Officers’ Retirement Trust Fund,” in each municipality of this state, heretofore or hereafter created, which now has or which may hereafter have a regularly organized police department, and which now owns and uses or which may hereafter own and use equipment and apparatus of a value exceeding $500 in serviceable condition for the prevention of crime and for the preservation of life and property.

(2)(a) This chapter applies only to municipalities organized and established pursuant to the laws of the state and does not apply to the unincorporated areas of a county or to a governmental entity whose police officers are eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System. (b) With respect to the distribution of premium taxes, a single consolidated government consisting of a former county and one or more municipalities, consolidated pursuant to s. 3 or s. 6(e), Art. VIII of the State Constitution, is also eligible to participate under this chapter. The consolidated government shall notify the division when it has entered into an interlocal agreement to provide police services to a municipality within its boundaries. The municipality may enact an ordinance levying the tax as provided in s. 185.08. Upon being provided copies of the interlocal agreement and the municipal ordinance levying the tax, the division may distribute any premium taxes reported for the municipality to the consolidated government as long as the interlocal agreement is in effect.

(3) No municipality shall establish more than one retirement plan for public safety officers which is supported in whole or in part by the distribution of premium tax funds as provided by this chapter or chapter 175, nor shall any municipality establish a retirement plan for public safety officers which receives premium tax funds from both this chapter and chapter 175.

History: s. 1, ch. 28230, 1953; s. 2, ch. 29825, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 1, ch. 65-152; s. 7, ch. 79-380; s. 2, ch. 79-388; s. 3, ch. 86-42; s. 43, ch. 99-1; s. 1, ch. 2014-28.
Fla. Stat. § 319.323 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 319 / Section 319.323
319.323 Expedited service; applications; fees.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a separate title office which may be used by private citizens and licensed motor vehicle dealers to receive expedited service on title transfers, title issuances, duplicate titles, and recordation of liens. A fee of $10 shall be charged for this service, which fee is in addition to the fees imposed by s. 319.32. The fee, after deducting the amount referenced by s. 319.324 and $3.50 to be retained by the processing agency, shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. Application for expedited service may be made by mail or in person. The department shall issue each title applied for under this section within 5 working days after receipt of the application except for an application for a duplicate title certificate covered by s. 319.23(4), in which case the title must be issued within 5 working days after compliance with the department’s verification requirements.

History: s. 1, ch. 79-399; s. 17, ch. 82-134; s. 8, ch. 89-333; s. 16, ch. 96-413; s. 8, ch. 2009-71; s. 26, ch. 2013-160.
Fla. Stat. § 861.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 861 / Section 861.11
861.11 Penalty for cutting or destroying shade trees along public roads.
Status: in_force

(1) The county commissioners of each county may prescribe that the public roads in their county shall not be less than 30 feet wide, and it shall be unlawful for any person to belt, cut, or destroy any shade trees on any public road or right-of-way without authority from the superintendent of public roads, supervisor, or overseer of the district in which said trees are situated.

(2) Each supervisor or overseer of each district in such counties shall enforce the provisions of this section by reporting the offenders to the nearest county court judge, and each offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 1-3, ch. 5005, 1901; GS 3677; RGS 5620; CGL 7809; s. 1110, ch. 71-136; s. 34, ch. 73-334.
Fla. Stat. § 627.833 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XV / Section 627.833
627.833 Administrative fine and probation in lieu of suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew license.
Status: in_force

The office may, in its discretion in lieu of a suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew or continue any license, impose on the licensee an administrative penalty or place such licensee on probation pursuant to ss. 626.681 and 626.691.

History: s. 1, ch. 63-16; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 612, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1218, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 910.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 910 / Section 910.02
910.02 Offense committed while in transit.
Status: in_force

If an offense is committed on a railroad car, vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft traveling within this state and it is not known in which county the offense was committed, the accused may be tried in any county through which the railroad car, vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft has traveled. The accused is entitled to elect the county in which she or he will be tried, as provided in s. 910.03.

History: ss. 161, 166, 167, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(168), (173), (174); s. 74, ch. 70-339; s. 1512, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 678.2011 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 678 / Part II / Section 678.2011
678.2011 Issuer.
Status: in_force

(1) With respect to an obligation on or a defense to a security, an “issuer” includes a person that: (a) Places or authorizes the placing of its name on a security certificate, other than as authenticating trustee, registrar, transfer agent, or the like, to evidence a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or to evidence its duty to perform an obligation represented by the certificate; (b) Creates a share, participation, or other interest in its property or in an enterprise, or undertakes an obligation, that is an uncertificated security; (c) Directly or indirectly creates a fractional interest in its rights or property, if the fractional interest is represented by a security certificate; or (d) Becomes responsible for, or in place of, another person described as an issuer in this section.

(2) With respect to an obligation on or defense to a security, a guarantor is an issuer to the extent of its guaranty, whether or not its obligation is noted on a security certificate.

(3) With respect to a registration of a transfer, issuer means a person on whose behalf transfer books are maintained.

History: s. 2, ch. 98-11.
Fla. Stat. § 520.86 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 520 / Part V / Section 520.86
520.86 Extension or deferment.
Status: in_force

(1) The holder of a home improvement contract, upon agreement in writing with the owner, may extend the scheduled due date, or defer the scheduled payment, of all or of any part of any installment. All terms of the agreement shall be in writing.

(2) The holder may charge and contract for the payment of an extension or deferral charge by the owner and collect and receive the same, but such charge may not exceed an amount equal to 1.5 percent per month simple interest on the amount of the installment or installments or part thereof extended or deferred during the period of extension or deferral. A minimum charge of $1 for the period of extension or deferral may be made in any case where the extension or deferral charge, when computed, amounts to less than $1.

(3) Such agreement may also provide for the payment by the owner of the additional cost to the holder of the contract of premiums for continuing in force until the end of such period of extension or deferral any insurance coverages provided for in the contract.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-44; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 20, 21, ch. 80-256; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 90-103; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 61.10 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.10
61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; parenting plan.
Status: in_force

Except when relief is afforded by some other pending civil action or proceeding, a spouse residing in this state apart from his or her spouse and minor child, whether or not such separation is through his or her fault, may obtain an adjudication of obligation to maintain the spouse and minor child, if any. The court shall adjudicate his or her financial obligations to the spouse and child and shall establish the parenting plan for the parties. Such an action does not preclude either party from maintaining any other proceeding under this chapter for other or additional relief at any time.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-112; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 12, ch. 71-241; s. 117, ch. 86-220; s. 321, ch. 95-147; s. 5, ch. 2008-61.
Fla. Stat. § 815.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 815 / Section 815.02
815.02 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that:

(1) Computer-related crime is a growing problem in government as well as in the private sector.

(2) Computer-related crime occurs at great cost to the public since losses for each incident of computer crime tend to be far greater than the losses associated with each incident of other white collar crime.

(3) The opportunities for computer-related crimes in financial institutions, government programs, government records, and other business enterprises through the introduction of fraudulent records into a computer system, the unauthorized use of computer facilities, the alteration or destruction of computerized information or files, and the stealing of financial instruments, data, and other assets are great.

(4) The proliferation of new technology has led to the integration of computer systems in most sectors of the marketplace through the creation of computer networks, greatly extending the reach of computer crime.

(5) While various forms of computer crime might possibly be the subject of criminal charges based on other provisions of law, it is appropriate and desirable that a supplemental and additional statute be provided which proscribes various forms of computer abuse.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-92; s. 2, ch. 2014-208.
Fla. Stat. § 489.5161 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part II / Section 489.5161
489.5161 Credit for relevant military training and education.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall provide a method by which honorably discharged veterans may apply for licensure. The method must include a veteran-specific application and provide, to the fullest extent possible, credit toward the requirements for licensure for military experience, training, and education received and completed during service in the United States Armed Forces if the military experience, training, or education is substantially similar to the experience, training, or education required for licensure. The board may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this subsection.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning October 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the department, in conjunction with the board, is directed to prepare and submit a report titled “Construction and Electrical Contracting Veteran Applicant Statistics” to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report shall include statistics and information relating to this section and s. 489.1131 which detail: (a) The number of applicants who identified themselves as veterans. (b) The number of veterans whose application for a license was approved. (c) The number of veterans whose application for a license was denied, including data on the reasons for denial. (d) Data on the application processing times for veterans. (e) Recommendations on ways to improve the department’s ability to meet the needs of veterans which would effectively address the challenges that veterans face when separating from military service and seeking a license regulated by the department pursuant to this part.

History: s. 6, ch. 2016-242.
Fla. Stat. § 627.381 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.381
627.381 Penalty for violation.
Status: in_force

(1) The office may, if it finds that any person or organization has violated any provision of this part, impose an administrative fine pursuant to s. 624.4211.

(2) The office may suspend the license or authority of any rating organization or insurer which fails to comply with an order of the office within the time limited by such order, or any extension thereof which the office may grant. The office shall not suspend the license or authority of any rating organization or insurer for failure to comply with an order until the time prescribed for an appeal therefrom has expired or, if an appeal has been taken, until such order has been affirmed. The office may determine when a suspension of license or authority shall become effective and it shall remain in effect for the period fixed by it, unless it modifies or rescinds such suspension, or until the order upon which such suspension is based is modified, rescinded, or reversed.

History: s. 448, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 356, 357, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; ss. 49, 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1110, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 112.3241 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part III / Section 112.3241
112.3241 Judicial review.
Status: in_force

Any final action by the commission taken pursuant to this part shall be subject to review in a district court of appeal upon the petition of the party against whom an adverse opinion, finding, or recommendation is made.

History: s. 6, ch. 75-199; s. 4, ch. 84-318.
Fla. Stat. § 774.205 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 774 / Part II / Section 774.205
774.205 Claimant proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) A civil action alleging an asbestos or silica claim may be brought in the courts of this state if the plaintiff is domiciled in this state or the exposure to asbestos or silica that is a substantial contributing factor to the physical impairment of the plaintiff on which the claim is based occurred in this state.

(2) A plaintiff in a civil action alleging an asbestos or silica claim must include with the complaint or other initial pleading a written report and supporting test results constituting prima facie evidence of the exposed person’s asbestos-related or silica-related physical impairment meeting the requirements of s. 774.204(2), (3), (5), or (6). For any asbestos or silica claim pending on the effective date of this act, the plaintiff must file the report and supporting test results at least 30 days before setting a date for trial. The defendant must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to challenge the adequacy of the proffered prima facie evidence of asbestos-related impairment. The claim of the plaintiff shall be dismissed without prejudice upon a finding of failure to make the required prima facie showing.

(3) All asbestos claims and silica claims filed in this state on or after the effective date of this act must include, in addition to the written report described in subsection (2) and the information required by s. 774.207(2), a sworn information form containing the following information: (a) The claimant’s name, address, date of birth, and marital status; (b) If the claimant alleges exposure to asbestos or silica through the testimony of another person or alleges other than direct or bystander exposure to a product, the name, address, date of birth, and marital status for each person by which the claimant alleges exposure, hereinafter the “index person,” and the claimant’s relationship to each such person; (c) The specific location of each alleged exposure; (d) The beginning and ending dates of each alleged exposure as to each asbestos product or silica product for each location at which exposure allegedly took place for the plaintiff and each index person; (e) The occupation and name of the employer of the exposed person at the time of each alleged exposure; (f) The specific condition related to asbestos or silica claimed to exist; and (g) Any supporting documentation of the condition claimed to exist.

History: s. 5, ch. 2005-274; s. 107, ch. 2006-1.
Fla. Stat. § 628.729 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part III / Section 628.729
628.729 Member’s share of assets on voluntary dissolution.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon any voluntary dissolution of a domestic mutual insurance holding company, its assets remaining after discharge of its indebtedness, if any, and expenses of administration, shall be distributed to existing persons who were its members at any time within the 3-year period preceding the date such liquidation was authorized or ordered, or date of last termination of the insurer’s certificate of authority, whichever date is earlier; except, if the office has reason to believe that those in charge of the management of the mutual insurance holding company have caused or encouraged the reduction of the number of members of the insurer in anticipation of liquidation and for the purpose of reducing thereby the number of persons who may be entitled to share in distribution of the insurer’s assets, the office may enlarge the 3-year qualification period by such additional time as the office may deem to be reasonable.

(2) The distributive share of each such member shall be determined: (a) For domestic mutual insurance holding companies owning solely life and health insurance subsidiaries, by a formula based upon such reasonable classifications of members as the department may approve. (b) For all other domestic insurance holding companies, based upon the ratio that the total amount of paid premiums paid by such member for policies of insurance during the 3-year period or part of such period specified in subsection (1) during which such recipient was a member bears to the total amount of paid premiums paid by all members entitled to receive a distributive share as a result of such dissolution during such entire 3-year period and upon such reasonable classifications of members as the department may approve, unless the domestic mutual insurance holding company submits another fair formula that is approved by the department.

History: s. 1, ch. 97-216; s. 4, ch. 2000-273; s. 4, ch. 2003-76; s. 1306, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 560.312 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 560 / Part III / Section 560.312
560.312 Database of payment instrument transactions; confidentiality.
Status: in_force

(1) Payment instrument transaction information held by the office pursuant to s. 560.310 which identifies a licensee, payor, payee, or conductor is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.

(2)(a) A licensee may access information that it submits to the office for inclusion in the database. (b) The office, to the extent permitted by state and federal law, may enter into information-sharing agreements with the department, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental agencies and, in accordance with such agreements, may provide the department, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental agencies with access to information contained in the database for use in detecting and deterring financial crimes and workers’ compensation violations, pursuant to chapter 440. Any department or agency that receives confidential information from the office under this paragraph must maintain the confidentiality of the information, unless, and only to the extent that, a court order compels production of the information to a specific party or parties.

(3) The office may release payment instrument transaction information in the aggregate, so long as the information released does not reveal information that identifies a licensee, payor, payee, or conductor.

History: s. 1, ch. 2013-155; s. 1, ch. 2018-116; s. 1, ch. 2020-169.
Fla. Stat. § 531.36 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 531 / Section 531.36
531.36 Title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Weights and Measures Act of 1971.”

History: s. 1, ch. 72-101.