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Fla. Stat. § 310.042 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 310 / Section 310.042
310.042 Organization of board; meetings.
Status: in_force

(1) Immediately after the appointment and qualification of its members, the board shall meet and organize. Said board shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair from its membership. Members, while attending official board meetings, shall receive per diem and mileage, as specified in s. 112.061, from their place of residence to the place of meeting and return.

(2) Said board shall hold one or more regular meetings each year at some convenient place in the state on such date or dates as the board may select. Special meetings may be called by a majority of the board. The secretary of the board shall give written notice of all regular and special meetings to all pilots in addition to any other persons required by law to be notified.

(3) Within 14 days from any meeting of the board, the board shall forward a written report to each pilot outlining any actions of the board taken at the meeting which would affect any pilots.

History: s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 16, ch. 78-140; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 59, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 279, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 624.4417 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part III / Section 624.4417
624.4417 Certain sales prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) A multiple-employer welfare arrangement may not offer, advertise, or sell insurance coverage to the general public.

(2) As used in this section, a member of the general public is a person who: (a) Purchases insurance directly from the arrangement or an agent rather than through an employer; (b) Makes premium payments directly to the arrangement or through an agent rather than through an employer; or (c) Is not employed by an employer subject to assessment.

(3) A person who violates this section is jointly and severally liable for the payment of assessments on behalf of any person who is sold coverage in violation of this section. A person to whom coverage is sold in violation of this section is not subject to assessment until the department determines that the assessment is not collectible in full from the agent, trustee, officer, or other person.

(4) Any person in violation of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 34, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 481.311 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part II / Section 481.311
481.311 Licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall license any applicant who the board certifies is qualified to practice landscape architecture and who has paid the initial licensure fee.

(2) The board shall certify for licensure any applicant who: (a) Passes the examination required by s. 481.309; and (b) Satisfies the experience requirement of s. 481.310.

(3) The board shall certify as qualified for a license by endorsement an applicant who: (a) Qualifies to take the examination as set forth in s. 481.309; and has passed a national, regional, state, or territorial licensing examination which is substantially equivalent to the examination required by s. 481.309; (b) Holds a valid license to practice landscape architecture issued by another state or territory of the United States, if the criteria for issuance of such license were substantially identical to the licensure criteria which existed in this state at the time the license was issued; or (c) Has held a valid license to practice landscape architecture in another state or territory of the United States for at least 10 years before the date of application and has successfully completed a state, regional, national, or other examination that is equivalent to or more stringent than the examination required by the board, subject to subsection (5). An applicant who has met the requirements to be qualified for a license by endorsement, except for successful completion of an examination that is equivalent to or more stringent than the examination required by the board, may take the examination required by the board without completing additional education requirements. Such application must be submitted to the board while the applicant holds a valid license in another state or territory or within 2 years after the expiration of such license.

(4) The board may refuse to certify any applicant who is under investigation in any jurisdiction for any act which would constitute a violation of this act or of chapter 455, until the investigation is complete and disciplinary proceedings have been terminated.

(5) The board may refuse to certify any applicant who has violated any of the provisions of s. 481.325.

History: ss. 7, 18, ch. 79-407; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 18, 19, ch. 88-347; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 242, ch. 94-119; s. 133, ch. 98-166; s. 193, ch. 2000-160; s. 57, ch. 2020-160.
Fla. Stat. § 83.19 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part I / Section 83.19
83.19 Sale of property distrained.
Status: in_force

(1) If the judgment is for plaintiff and the property in whole or in part has not been replevied, it, or the part not restored to the defendant, shall be sold and the proceeds applied on the payment of the execution. If the rental or any part of it is due in agricultural products and the property distrained, or any part of it, is of a similar kind to that claimed in the complaint, the property up to a quantity to be adjudged of by the officer holding the execution (not exceeding that claimed), may be delivered to the plaintiff as a payment on the plaintiff’s execution at his or her request.

(2) When any property levied on is sold, it shall be advertised two times, the first advertisement being at least 10 days before the sale. All property so levied on shall be sold at the location advertised in the notice of sheriff’s sale.

(3) Before the sale if defendant appeals and obtains supersedeas and pays all costs accrued up to the time that the supersedeas becomes operative, the property shall be restored to defendant and there shall be no sale.

(4) In case any property is sold to satisfy any rent payable in cotton or other agricultural product or thing, the officer shall settle with the plaintiff at the value of the rental at the time it became due.

History: ss. 5, 6, ch. 3131, 1879; RS 1769; GS 2245; RGS 3564; CGL 5428; s. 34, ch. 67-254; s. 19, ch. 82-66; s. 10, ch. 83-255; s. 436, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 92.24 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.24
92.24 Certain tax deeds prima facie evidence of title.
Status: in_force

All tax deeds issued under and pursuant to the provisions and in the form prescribed in and by the following acts and statutes of this state, to wit: s. 10, chapter 4888, Acts, 1901 and said section as amended by s. 1, chapter 5152, Acts, 1903; s. 577 of the General Statutes of Florida, 1906; s. 779 of the Revised General Statutes of Florida, 1920, and said section as amended by s. 12, chapter 14572, Acts, 1929; are declared to be prima facie evidence of the regularity of the proceedings from the valuation of the land described in such deeds respectively, by the assessors, to the date of the deed or deeds inclusive, and shall be so received in evidence in any and all the courts of this state, without regard to date of execution.

History: s. 1, ch. 5150, 1903; GS 1521; RGS 2721; CGL 4389.
Fla. Stat. § 607.0601 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.0601
607.0601 Authorized shares.
Status: in_force

(1) The articles of incorporation must set forth any classes of shares and series of shares within a class, and the number of shares of each class and series, that the corporation is authorized to issue. If more than one class or series of shares is authorized, the articles of incorporation must prescribe a distinguishing designation for each class or series, and before the issuance of shares of a class or series, describe the terms, including the preferences, limitations, and relative rights of that class or series. All shares of a class or series must have terms, including preferences, limitations, and relative rights, identical with those of other shares of the same class or series, except to the extent otherwise permitted by this section, s. 607.0602, or s. 607.0624.

(2) The articles of incorporation must authorize: (a) One or more classes or series of shares that together have unlimited voting rights, and (b) One or more classes or series of shares (which may be the same class or series or classes or series as those with voting rights) that together are entitled to receive the net assets of the corporation upon dissolution.

(3) The articles of incorporation may authorize one or more classes or series of shares that: (a) Have special, conditional, or limited voting rights, or no right to vote, except to the extent otherwise provided by this chapter; (b) Are redeemable or convertible as specified in the articles of incorporation: 1. At the option of the corporation, the shareholder, or another person or upon the occurrence of a specified event; 2. For cash, indebtedness, securities, or other property; or 3. At prices and in an amount specified, or determined, in accordance with a formula; (c) Entitle the holders to distributions calculated in any manner, including dividends that may be cumulative, noncumulative, or partially cumulative; (d) Have preference over any other class or series of shares with respect to distributions, including distributions upon the dissolution of the corporation.

(4) The description of the designations, preferences, limitations, and relative rights of share classes or series in subsection (3) is not exhaustive.

(5) The terms of shares may be made dependent on facts ascertainable outside the articles of incorporation in accordance with s. 607.0120(11).

(6) Shares which are entitled to preference in the distribution of dividends or assets shall not be designated as common shares. Shares which are not entitled to preference in the distribution of dividends or assets shall be common shares and shall not be designated as preferred shares.

History: s. 33, ch. 89-154; s. 10, ch. 93-281; s. 38, ch. 2019-90; s. 8, ch. 2020-32.
Fla. Stat. § 402.86 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.86
402.86 Rulemaking authority for refugee assistance program.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Children and Families has the authority to administer the refugee assistance program in accordance with 45 C.F.R. parts 400 and 401. The Department of Children and Families or a child-placing or child-caring agency designated by the department may petition in circuit court to establish custody. Upon making a finding that a child is an Unaccompanied Refugee Minor as defined in 45 C.F.R. s. 400.111, the court may establish custody and placement of the child in the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program.

(2) The Department of Children and Families shall adopt any rules necessary for the implementation and administration of this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 2000-300; s. 10, ch. 2003-146; s. 25, ch. 2011-135; s. 160, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 687.031 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 687 / Section 687.031
687.031 Construction, ss. 687.02 and 687.03.
Status: in_force

Sections 687.02 and 687.03 shall not be construed to repeal, modify or limit any or either of the special provisions of existing statutory law creating exceptions to the general law governing interest and usury and specifying the interest rates and charges which may be made pursuant to such exceptions, including but not limited to those exceptions which relate to banks, Morris Plan banks, discount consumer financing, small loan companies and domestic building and loan associations.

History: s. 3, ch. 29705, 1955.
Fla. Stat. § 190.037 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 190 / Section 190.037
190.037 Discontinuance of service.
Status: in_force

In the event the fees, rentals, or other charges for water and sewer services, or either of them, are not paid when due, the board shall have the power, under such reasonable rules and regulations as the board may adopt, to discontinue and shut off both water and sewer services until such fees, rentals, or other charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such water and sewer services or both, are fully paid; and, for such purposes, the board may enter on any lands, waters, or premises of any person, firm, corporation, or body, public or private, within the district limits. Such delinquent fees, rentals, or other charges, together with interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such services and facilities and reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses, may be recovered by the district, which may also enforce payment of such delinquent fees, rentals, or other charges by any other lawful method of enforcement.

History: s. 2, ch. 80-407; s. 82, ch. 81-259.
Fla. Stat. § 636.017 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part I / Section 636.017
636.017 Rates and charges.
Status: in_force

(1) The rates charged by any prepaid limited health service organization to its subscribers shall not be excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory. The commission or office may require whatever information it deems necessary to determine that a rate or proposed rate meets the requirements of this section.

(2) In determining whether a rate is in compliance with subsection (1), the office must take into consideration the limited services provided, the method in which the services are provided, and the method of provider payment. This section may not be construed as authorizing the commission to establish by rule minimum loss ratios for prepaid limited health service organizations’ rates.

History: s. 14, ch. 93-148; s. 1530, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 190.026 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 190 / Section 190.026
190.026 Foreclosure of liens.
Status: in_force

Any lien in favor of the district arising under this act may be foreclosed by the district by foreclosure proceedings in the name of the district in a court of competent jurisdiction as provided by general law in like manner as is provided in chapter 170 or chapter 173 and amendments thereto; the provisions of those chapters shall be applicable to such proceedings with the same force and effect as if those provisions were expressly set forth in this act. Any act required or authorized to be done by or on behalf of a municipality in foreclosure proceedings under chapter 170 or chapter 173 may be performed by such officer or agent of the district as the board of supervisors may designate. Such foreclosure proceedings may be brought at any time after the expiration of 1 year from the date any tax, or installment thereof, becomes delinquent; however no lien shall be foreclosed against any political subdivision or agency of the state. Other legal remedies shall remain available.

History: s. 2, ch. 80-407; s. 11, ch. 2007-160.
Fla. Stat. § 582.06 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 582 / Section 582.06
582.06 Soil and Water Conservation Council; powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) COMPOSITION. — (a) The Soil and Water Conservation Council is created in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and shall be composed of 7 members who have been involved in the practice of soil or water conservation, or in the development or implementation of interim measures or best management practices related thereto, and who have been engaged in agriculture or an occupation related to the agricultural industry for at least 5 years at the time of their appointment. (b) All members shall be appointed by the commissioner. (c) Members shall serve 4-year terms or until their successors are duly qualified and appointed. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the manner of an initial appointment.

(2) POWERS AND DUTIES; MEETINGS; PROCEDURES; RECORDS. — (a) The meetings, powers and duties, procedures, and recordkeeping of the Soil and Water Conservation Council shall be conducted pursuant to s. 570.232. (b) The council shall accept and review requests for creating or dissolving soil and water conservation districts and shall, by a majority vote, recommend, by resolution, to the commissioner that a district be created or dissolved pursuant to the request, or that the request be denied. (c) When requested by the Governor or a district, the council shall provide a recommendation to the Governor whether to remove a supervisor for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office only after notice, hearing, and thorough review.

History: s. 4, ch. 18144, 1937; s. 2, ch. 19473, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(475); s. 1, ch. 28094, 1953; s. 24, ch. 57-1; s. 19, ch. 63-400; s. 2, ch. 67-207; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 69-235; s. 3, ch. 70-392; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 16, ch. 77-108; s. 6, ch. 78-95; s. 1, ch. 78-261; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 81-129; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; ss. 2, 3, 4, ch. 87-25; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 62, ch. 93-169; s. 27, ch. 94-335; s. 1, ch. 2003-97; s. 8, ch. 2006-289; s. 35, ch. 2012-190; s. 139, ch. 2014-150; s. 26, ch. 2016-61.
Fla. Stat. § 552.171 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 552 / Section 552.171
552.171 Suspension or revocation of license or permit.
Status: in_force

(1) The violation, by any person possessed of a license or permit as provided in s. 552.091, of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or of a cease and desist order shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such license or permit by the division after it shall determine said person guilty of such violation.

(2) If the division should find said violation proved, it shall enter its order suspending or revoking the license or permit of the person charged. An order of suspension shall state the period of time of such suspension, which period shall not be in excess of 2 years from the date of such order. An order of revocation may be entered for a period not exceeding 5 years, and such order shall effect the revocation of all licenses or permits then held by said person, and during such period of time no license or permit shall be issued to said person. If during the period between the beginning of proceedings and entry of an order of suspension or revocation by the division a new license or permit has been issued the person so charged, any order of suspension or revocation shall operate effectively with respect to said new license or permit held by such person.

(3) The provisions of this section are cumulative and shall not affect the penalty and injunctive provisions of ss. 552.22 and 552.23.

History: s. 11, ch. 65-59; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 15, ch. 77-84; s. 21, ch. 78-95; s. 8, ch. 89-233.
Fla. Stat. § 288.0251 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part I / Section 288.0251
288.0251 International development outreach activities in Latin America and Caribbean Basin.
Status: in_force

The department may contract for the implementation of Florida’s international volunteer corps to provide short-term training and technical assistance activities in Latin America and the Caribbean Basin. The entity contracted under this section must require that such activities be conducted by qualified volunteers who are citizens of the state. The contracting agency must have a statewide focus and experience in coordinating international volunteer programs.

History: s. 9, ch. 86-139; s. 82, ch. 90-201; s. 25, ch. 91-5; s. 26, ch. 91-201; s. 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 15, 65, ch. 93-187; s. 34, ch. 96-320; s. 24, ch. 99-251; s. 6, ch. 2004-242; s. 135, ch. 2011-142.
Fla. Stat. § 132.18 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 132 / Section 132.18
132.18 Pledge of fixed portion of revenues.
Status: in_force

The resolution authorizing the refunding bonds may pledge to the payment of principal and interest of such refunding bonds or to a sinking fund for the bonds, a fixed proportion, or a proportion to be determined from time to time as provided in said resolution, of the moneys from time to time collected either by taxation of any kind, whether upon real or personal property, or collected from other revenues or receipts of the unit, and such resolution may provide that the said fixed proportion or the proportions so determined out of each dollar collected by the unit shall be applied to the payment of the principal or interest of the refunding bonds, or be paid into or set aside as a sinking fund for the bonds.

History: s. 18, ch. 15772, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 2383(18).
Fla. Stat. § 429.075 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part I / Section 429.075
429.075 Limited mental health license.
Status: in_force

An assisted living facility that serves one or more mental health residents must obtain a limited mental health license.

(1) To obtain a limited mental health license, a facility must hold a standard license as an assisted living facility, must not have any current uncorrected violations, and must ensure that, within 6 months after receiving a limited mental health license, the facility administrator and the staff of the facility who are in direct contact with mental health residents must complete training of no less than 6 hours related to their duties. This designation may be made at the time of initial licensure or relicensure or upon request in writing by a licensee under this part and part II of chapter 408. Notification of approval or denial of such request shall be made in accordance with this part, part II of chapter 408, and applicable rules. This training must be provided by or approved by the Department of Children and Families.

(2) A facility that is licensed to provide services to mental health residents must provide appropriate supervision and staffing to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of such residents.

(3) A facility that has a limited mental health license must: (a) Have a copy of each mental health resident’s community living support plan and the cooperative agreement with the mental health care services provider or provide written evidence that a request for the community living support plan and the cooperative agreement was sent to the Medicaid managed care plan or managing entity under contract with the Department of Children and Families within 72 hours after admission. The support plan and the agreement may be combined. (b) Have documentation provided by the department that each mental health resident has been assessed and determined to be able to live in the community in an assisted living facility that has a limited mental health license or provide written evidence that a request for documentation was sent to the department within 72 hours after admission. (c) Make the community living support plan available for inspection by the resident, the resident’s legal guardian or health care surrogate, and other individuals who have a lawful basis for reviewing this document. (d) Assist the mental health resident in carrying out the activities identified in the resident’s community living support plan.

(4) A facility that has a limited mental health license may enter into a cooperative agreement with a private mental health provider. For purposes of the limited mental health license, the private mental health provider may act as the case manager.

History: s. 3, ch. 95-418; s. 37, ch. 96-169; s. 4, ch. 97-82; s. 66, ch. 97-100; s. 4, ch. 98-80; s. 2, ch. 2006-197; s. 140, ch. 2007-230; s. 244, ch. 2014-19; s. 7, ch. 2015-126.