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Fla. Stat. § 316.121 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.121
316.121 Vehicles approaching or entering intersections.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway.

(2) When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

(3) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a state-maintained road or highway from a paved or unpaved road and not subject to control by an official traffic control device shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the state-maintained road or highway.

(4) The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a paved county-maintained or city-maintained road or highway from an unpaved road or highway and not subject to control by an official traffic control device shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on said paved road or highway.

(5) The foregoing rules are modified at through highways and otherwise, as hereinafter stated.

(6) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 117, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 468.387 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VI / Section 468.387
468.387 Licensing of nonresidents; endorsement; reciprocity.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a license by endorsement to practice auctioneering to an applicant who, upon applying to the department and remitting the required fee, set by the board, demonstrates to the board that he or she satisfies the requirements of s. 468.385(3) and holds a valid license to practice auctioneering in another state, provided that the requirements for licensure in that state are substantially equivalent to or more stringent than those existing in this state. The endorsement and reciprocity provisions of this section shall apply to auctioneers only and not to professions or occupations regulated by other statutes.

History: ss. 7, 14, ch. 86-119; s. 7, ch. 87-210; s. 62, ch. 91-137; s. 11, ch. 91-156; ss. 4, 16, ch. 91-207; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 18, ch. 94-119; s. 11, ch. 97-94; s. 301, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 517.2016 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 517 / Section 517.2016
517.2016 Public records exemption; examination techniques or procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “examination techniques or procedures” means the methods, processes, and guidelines used to evaluate regulatory compliance and to collect and analyze data, records, and testimony for the purpose of documenting violations of this chapter and the rules adopted thereunder.

(2) Information that would reveal examination techniques or procedures used by the office pursuant to this chapter is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. This exemption applies to such information held by the office before, on, or after the effective date of this exemption.

(3) Confidential and exempt information that would reveal examination techniques or procedures may be provided by the office to another governmental entity having oversight or regulatory or law enforcement authority.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-65; s. 1, ch. 2015-72.
Fla. Stat. § 627.507 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part IV / Section 627.507
627.507 Misstatement of age or sex.
Status: in_force

The policy shall provide that if it is found that the age or sex of the insured, or of any other individual considered in determining the premium, has been misstated, any amount payable or benefit accruing under the policy shall be such as the premium would have purchased according to the correct sex or age. The calculations shall be in accordance with the insurer’s rate at the date of issue, and at the insurer’s option this may be so specified in the policy.

History: s. 513, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 410, 420, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 373.119 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.119
373.119 Administrative enforcement procedures; orders.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the executive director of a water management district has reason to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter or any regulation promulgated thereunder or permits or order issued pursuant thereto has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, the executive director may cause a written complaint to be served upon the alleged violator or violators. The complaint shall specify the provision or provisions of this chapter or regulation or permit or order alleged to be violated or about to be violated and the facts alleged to constitute a violation thereof, and may order that necessary corrective action be taken within a reasonable time to be prescribed in such order. Any such order shall become final unless the person or persons named therein request by written petition a hearing no later than 14 days after the date such order is served.

(2) Whenever the executive director, with the concurrence and advice of the governing board, finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; the health of animals, fish or aquatic life; a public water supply; or recreational, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other reasonable uses, the executive director may, without prior notice, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as the executive director deems necessary to meet the emergency.

(3) Any person to whom an emergency order is directed pursuant to subsection (2) shall comply therewith immediately, but on petition to the board shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible.

History: s. 22, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 14, ch. 78-95.
Fla. Stat. § 80.031 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 80 / Section 80.031
80.031 Procedure.
Status: in_force

The rules about pleading and procedure in mandamus apply to actions for quo warranto as near as may be.

History: s. 30, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 317.0009 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 317 / Section 317.0009
317.0009 Manufacturer’s statement of origin to be furnished.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person selling a new off-highway vehicle in this state must furnish a manufacturer’s statement of origin to the purchaser. The statement, which must be in English or accompanied by an English translation if the vehicle was purchased outside the United States, must be signed and dated by an authorized representative of the manufacturer, indicate the complete name and address of the purchaser, include a complete description of the vehicle, and contain as many assignments as necessary to show title in the name of the purchaser.

(2) It is unlawful for an off-highway vehicle manufacturer, manufacturer’s representative, or dealer to issue a manufacturer’s certificate of origin describing an off-highway vehicle with the knowledge that the description is false or that the off-highway vehicle described does not exist. It is unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain a certificate of origin with the knowledge that the description is false or that the off-highway vehicle does not exist. Any person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 63, ch. 2002-295.
Fla. Stat. § 322.264 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.264
322.264 “Habitual traffic offender” defined.
Status: in_force

A “habitual traffic offender” is any person whose record, as maintained by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, shows that such person has accumulated the specified number of convictions for offenses described in subsection (1) or subsection (2) within a 5-year period:

(1) Three or more convictions of any one or more of the following offenses arising out of separate acts: (a) Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (b) Any violation of s. 316.193, former s. 316.1931, or former s. 860.01; (c) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (d) Driving a motor vehicle while his or her license is suspended or revoked; (e) Failing to stop and render aid as required under the laws of this state in the event of a motor vehicle crash resulting in the death or personal injury of another; or (f) Driving a commercial motor vehicle while his or her privilege is disqualified.

(2) Fifteen convictions for moving traffic offenses for which points may be assessed as set forth in s. 322.27, including those offenses in subsection (1).

Any violation of any federal law, any law of another state or country, or any valid ordinance of a municipality or county of another state similar to a statutory prohibition specified in subsection (1) or subsection (2) shall be counted as a violation of such prohibition. In computing the number of convictions, all convictions during the 5 years previous to July 1, 1972, will be used, provided at least one conviction occurs after that date. The fact that previous convictions may have resulted in suspension, revocation, or disqualification under another section does not exempt them from being used for suspension or revocation under this section as a habitual offender.

History: s. 2, ch. 72-175; s. 21, ch. 73-331; s. 4, ch. 74-384; s. 8, ch. 84-359; s. 21, ch. 86-296; s. 21, ch. 89-282; ss. 11, 21, ch. 91-255; s. 13, ch. 97-96; s. 291, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 642.043 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 642 / Section 642.043
642.043 Grounds for discretionary refusal, suspension, or revocation of license or appointment of sales representatives.
Status: in_force

The department may, in its discretion, deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew or continue the license or appointment of any sales representative if it finds that, as to the representative, any one or more of the following applicable grounds exist under circumstances for which such denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal is not mandatory under s. 642.041:

(1) Any cause for which granting of the license or appointment could have been refused had it been known to the department at the time of application.

(2) Violation of any provision of ss. 642.011-642.049, or of any other law applicable to the business of legal expense insurance in the course of dealings under the license or appointment.

(3) Violation of any lawful order or rule of the office, commission, or department.

(4) Failure or refusal to pay over, upon demand, to any insurer he or she represents, or has represented, any money which belongs to the insurer.

(5) In the conduct of business under the license or appointment, having engaged in unfair methods of competition or in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as such methods, acts, or practices are defined under part IX of chapter 626, or having otherwise shown himself or herself to be a source of injury or loss to the public or detrimental to the public interest.

(6) Having been found guilty of, or having pled guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States of America or any state thereof or under the law of any other country, whether or not a judgment of conviction has been entered.

History: s. 1, ch. 79-103; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 20, 21, ch. 83-278; s. 55, ch. 87-226; s. 56, ch. 88-166; s. 181, ch. 91-108; ss. 6, 7, ch. 93-147; s. 499, ch. 97-102; s. 9, ch. 2001-64; s. 1647, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 668.704 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 668 / Part IV / Section 668.704
668.704 Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) The following persons may bring a civil action against a person who violates this part: (a) A person engaged in the business of providing Internet access service to the public who is adversely affected by the violation. (b) A financial institution as defined in s. 655.005(1) that is adversely affected by the violation. (c) An owner of a web page, trademark, or service mark who is adversely affected by the violation. (d) The Attorney General.

(2) A person bringing an action under this section may: (a) Seek injunctive relief to restrain the violator from continuing the violation. (b) Recover damages in an amount equal to the greater of: 1. Actual damages arising from the violation; or 2. The sum of $5,000 for each violation of the same nature.

(3) The court may increase an award of actual damages in an action brought under this section to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages sustained if the court finds that the violations have occurred with a frequency as to constitute a pattern or practice.

(4) For purposes of this section, violations are of the same nature if the violations consist of the same course of conduct or action, regardless of the number of times the conduct or action occurred.

(5) A plaintiff who prevails in an action filed under this section is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs.

(6) By committing a violation under this part, the violator submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state. This section does not preclude other methods of obtaining jurisdiction over a person who commits a violation under this part.

(7) An action under this part may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce such rights and to recover damages as stated in this part.

(8) The venue for a civil action brought under this section shall be the county in which the plaintiff resides or in any county in which any part of the alleged violation under this part took place, regardless of whether the defendant was ever actually present in that county. A civil action filed under this section must be brought within 3 years after the violation occurred.

(9) The remedies available under this section are in addition to remedies otherwise available for the same conduct under federal or state law.

(10) Any moneys received by the Attorney General for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation or litigation in proceedings brought under this section shall be deposited as received into the Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund.

(11) Any moneys received by the Attorney General which are not for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation or litigation or used for reimbursing persons found under this part to be damaged shall accrue to the state and be deposited as received into the Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund.

History: s. 5, ch. 2006-232; s. 104, ch. 2013-18.
Fla. Stat. § 627.7289 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XI / Section 627.7289
627.7289 Assignment of post-loss motor vehicle glass benefits prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) A policyholder or any other person may not enter into an assignment agreement of post-loss benefits for motor vehicle glass replacement or repair, including, but not limited to, for calibration or recalibration of advanced driver assistance systems as defined in s. 559.903, under a policy of motor vehicle insurance issued or renewed in this state by an authorized insurer on or after July 1, 2023. Any such assignment agreement entered into in violation of this subsection is void and unenforceable.

(2) As used in this section, the term “assignment agreement” means any instrument, regardless of how such agreement is named or styled, by which post-loss benefits, including, but not limited to, claim payments, under a motor vehicle insurance policy are, in whole or in part, assigned or transferred to, or acquired in any manner by, a person providing services for motor vehicle glass replacement or repair, including, but not limited to, inspecting, protecting, repairing, restoring, or replacing the motor vehicle glass or calibrating or recalibrating advanced driver assistance systems.

History: s. 3, ch. 2023-136.
Fla. Stat. § 337.242 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 337 / Section 337.242
337.242 Acquisition of rail corridors.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall contact each railroad company operating in this state and express the department’s interest in acquiring rail corridors and shall request notification as specified in 49 C.F.R. s. 1152.22(a)(6).

(2) The department shall maintain a map of the rail system in this state.

(3) The department shall control or prohibit ingress to and egress from or through all rail transportation corridors under the department’s jurisdiction.

(4) The department shall, as part of the rail planning responsibilities under s. 341.302(3), identify and evaluate the potential for transportation uses for both operating rail corridors and corridors in which service has been discontinued. If the corridors evaluated have a transportation use potential, the department may purchase, manage, and maintain the corridor subject to appropriation by the Legislature. The movement of people and goods to and from Florida seaports and airports shall be considered a transportation use. All rail transportation corridors in which service has been discontinued or in which service is scheduled for discontinuance shall be reported by the department to the Department of Environmental Protection as specified in s. 260.0161.

History: s. 24, ch. 88-168; s. 77, ch. 90-136; s. 85, ch. 91-221; s. 165, ch. 94-356.
Fla. Stat. § 946.40 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 946 / Part I / Section 946.40
946.40 Use of prisoners in public works.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections shall, subject to the availability of funds appropriated for that purpose, and, in the absence of such funds, may, enter into agreements with such political subdivisions in the state, as defined by s. 1.01(8), including municipalities; with such agencies and institutions of the state; and with such nonprofit corporations as might use the services of inmates of correctional institutions and camps when it is determined by the department that such services will not be detrimental to the welfare of such inmates or the interests of the state in a program of rehabilitation. An agreement for use of fewer than 15 minimum custody inmates and medium custody inmates may provide that supervision will be either by the department or by the political subdivision, institution, nonprofit corporation, or agency using the inmates. The department is authorized to adopt rules governing work and supervision of inmates used in public works projects, which rules shall include, but shall not be limited to, the proper screening and supervision of such inmates. Inmates may be used for these purposes without being accompanied by a correctional officer, provided the political subdivision, municipality, or agency of the state or the nonprofit corporation provides proper supervision pursuant to the rules of the Department of Corrections.

(2) The budget of the department may be reimbursed from the budget of any state agency or state institution for the services of inmates and personnel of the department in such amounts as may be determined by agreement between the department and the head of such agency or institution. However, no political subdivision of the state shall be required to reimburse the department for such services.

(3) The department shall not be required to provide supervision for minimum custody inmates or medium custody inmates unless there is adequate notice of the need for the services of at least 15 such inmates.

(4) No person convicted of sexual battery pursuant to s. 794.011 is eligible for any program under the provisions of this section.

History: s. 11, ch. 57-213; s. 18, ch. 61-530; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 2, ch. 70-441; s. 10, ch. 76-273; s. 1, ch. 83-175; s. 12, ch. 85-288; s. 11, ch. 85-340; s. 3, ch. 87-211; s. 2, ch. 87-286; s. 2, ch. 91-225; s. 8, ch. 91-280; s. 83, ch. 92-142; s. 22, ch. 93-156; s. 3, ch. 94-265; s. 93, ch. 95-211; s. 18, ch. 97-94.
Fla. Stat. § 901.1501 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 901 / Section 901.1501
901.1501 Immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “person with a significant medical condition” means a person who is a patient or resident of a hospital licensed under chapter 395, a nursing home facility licensed under part II of chapter 400, or an assisted living facility licensed under part I of chapter 429.

(2) In determining whether to make an immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition, including an arrest for an offense committed against an elderly person or a disabled adult, a law enforcement officer may use his or her discretion based on the totality of the circumstances, including consideration of whether the person is a current or continued threat to public safety or himself or herself or a flight risk, and may consider all available lawful methods of making an arrest, including seeking an arrest warrant under s. 901.02.

(3) This section does not prohibit a law enforcement officer from arresting a person without a warrant under s. 901.15, or making such an arrest by any lawful method.

History: s. 1, ch. 2025-64.
Fla. Stat. § 632.623 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 632 / Section 632.623
632.623 Investments.
Status: in_force

A society shall invest its funds only in such investments as are authorized by the laws of this state for the investment of assets of life insurers and subject to the limitations thereon. Any foreign or alien society permitted or seeking to do business in this state which invests its funds in accordance with the laws of the state, district, territory, country, or province in which it is incorporated, shall be held to meet the requirements of this section for the investment of funds.

History: ss. 4, 6, ch. 86-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 1011.23 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1011 / Part I / Section 1011.23
1011.23 Disposition of balance in interest and sinking fund.
Status: in_force

If all principal and interest outstanding against any school district shall have been paid, and there shall still remain a balance in the interest and sinking fund to the credit of that district, the district school board shall, by resolution, authorize this balance to be transferred to the credit of the district school fund.

History: s. 626, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 496.403 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 496 / Section 496.403
496.403 Application.
Status: in_force

Sections 496.401-496.424 do not apply to bona fide religious institutions, educational institutions, and state agencies or other government entities or persons or organizations who solicit or act as professional fundraising consultants solely on behalf of those entities, or to blood establishments as defined in s. 381.06014(1)(a). Sections 496.401-496.424 do not apply to political contributions solicited in accordance with the election laws of this state.

History: ss. 3, 26, ch. 91-208; s. 19, ch. 94-287; s. 2, ch. 98-299; s. 4, ch. 2014-122.