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Fla. Stat. § 648.33 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 648 / Section 648.33
648.33 Bail bond rates.
Status: in_force

(1) Bail bond rates are subject to the provisions of part I of chapter 627 of the insurance code.

(2) It is unlawful for a bail bond agent to execute a bail bond without charging a premium therefor, and the premium rate may not exceed or be less than the premium rate as filed with and approved by the office.

(3) Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 6, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 4, ch. 59-326; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 10, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 11, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 96-372; s. 1652, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 553.506 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part II / Section 553.506
553.506 Powers of the commission.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other authority vested in the Florida Building Commission by law, the commission, in implementing this part, may, by rule, adopt revised and updated versions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design in accordance with chapter 120.

History: s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 67, ch. 2000-141; s. 60, ch. 2000-154; s. 26, ch. 2011-222.
Fla. Stat. § 831.18 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 831 / Section 831.18
831.18 Making or possessing instruments for forging bills.
Status: in_force

Whoever engraves, makes, or amends, or begins to engrave, make, or amend, any plate, block, press, or other tool, instrument, or implement, or makes or provides any paper or other material, adapted and designed for the making of a false and counterfeit note, certificate, or other bill of credit, purporting to be issued by lawful authority for a debt of this state, or a false or counterfeit note or bill, in the similitude of the notes or bills issued by any bank or banking company established in this state, or within the United States, or in any foreign province, state, or government; and whoever has in his or her possession any such plate or block engraved in any part, or any press or other tool, instrument, or any paper or other material adapted and designed as aforesaid, with intent to issue the same, or to cause or permit the same to be used in forging or making any such false and counterfeit certificates, bills, or notes, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 9, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2496; GS 3377; RGS 5225; CGL 7343; s. 1296, ch. 97-102; s. 9, ch. 2010-117.
Fla. Stat. § 561.423 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 561 / Section 561.423
561.423 Beer and malt beverages; in-store servicing authorized.
Status: in_force

Nothing in s. 561.42 or any other provision of the Beverage Law shall prohibit a distributor of beer or malt beverages from providing in-store servicing of beer or malt beverages. “In-store servicing” as used herein means quality control procedures which include, but are not limited to: rotation of malt beverages on the vendor’s shelves, rotation and placing of malt beverages in vendor’s coolers, proper stacking and maintenance of appearance and display of malt beverages on vendor’s shelves, price-stamping of malt beverages in vendor’s licensed premises, and moving or resetting any product or display in order to display a distributor’s own product when authorized by the vendor.

History: s. 1, ch. 75-143; s. 2, ch. 85-166.
Fla. Stat. § 479.08 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 479 / Part I / Section 479.08
479.08 Denial or revocation of permit.
Status: in_force

The department may deny or revoke a permit requested or granted under this chapter in any case in which it determines that the application for the permit contains false or misleading information of material consequence. The department may revoke a permit granted under this chapter in any case in which the permittee has violated this chapter, unless such permittee, within 30 days after the receipt of notice by the department, complies with this chapter. For the purpose of this section, the notice of violation issued by the department must describe in detail the alleged violation. A person aggrieved by any action of the department in denying or revoking a permit under this chapter may, within 30 days after receipt of the notice, apply to the department for an administrative hearing pursuant to chapter 120. If a timely request for hearing has been filed and the department issues a final order revoking a permit, such revocation shall be effective 30 days after the date of rendition. Except for department action pursuant to s. 479.107(1), the filing of a timely and proper notice of appeal shall operate to stay the revocation until the department’s action is upheld.

History: s. 6, ch. 20446, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 17, ch. 63-512; s. 5, ch. 67-461; s. 1, ch. 69-267; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 25, 26, ch. 84-227; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 40, ch. 94-237; s. 23, ch. 2009-85; s. 10, ch. 2014-215; s. 31, ch. 2014-223.
Fla. Stat. § 324.191 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 324 / Section 324.191
324.191 Consent to cancellation; direction to return money or securities.
Status: in_force

The department shall consent to the cancellation of any certificate of insurance furnished as proof of financial responsibility pursuant to s. 324.031, or the department shall return to the person entitled thereto cash or securities deposited as proof of financial responsibility pursuant to s. 324.031:

(1) Upon substitution and acceptance of other adequate proof of financial responsibility pursuant to this chapter, or

(2) In the event of the death of the person on whose behalf the proof was filed, or the permanent incapacity of such person to operate a motor vehicle, or

(3) In the event the person who has given proof of financial responsibility surrenders his or her license and all registrations to the department; providing, however, that no notice of court action has been filed with the department, a judgment in which would result in claim on such proof of financial responsibility.

This section shall not apply to security as specified in s. 324.061 deposited pursuant to s. 324.051(2)(a)4.

History: s. 1, ch. 29963, 1955; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 77-118; s. 36, ch. 95-143; s. 439, ch. 95-148; s. 89, ch. 2013-160.
Fla. Stat. § 562.47 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.47
562.47 Rules of evidence; Beverage Law.
Status: in_force

In all prosecutions for violations of the Beverage Law:

(1) Proof that the liquor in question was and is known as whiskey, moonshine whiskey, shine, rum, gin, or brandy or by another similar name or names shall be prima facie evidence that such liquor is intoxicating and contains more than 4.007 percent of alcohol by volume and that same is intoxicating.

(2) Proof that the beverage in question was contained in a container labeled as “beer,” “ale,” “malt liquor,” “malt beverage,” “wine,” or “distilled spirits” or with other similar name; and which bears the manufacturer’s insignia, name, or trademark is prima facie evidence that such beverage is an alcoholic beverage as defined in s. 561.01.

(3) Any person or persons who by experience in the past in the handling or use of intoxicating liquors, or who by taste, smell, or the drinking of such liquors has knowledge as to the intoxicating nature thereof, may testify as to his or her opinion whether such beverage or liquor is or is not intoxicating, and a verdict based upon such testimony shall be valid.

History: s. 1, ch. 20744, 1941; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 1, ch. 85-44; s. 7, ch. 86-269; s. 25, ch. 91-60; s. 871, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 106.1436 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.1436
106.1436 Voter guide; disclaimers; violations.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “voter guide” means direct mail that is either an electioneering communication or a political advertisement sent for the purpose of advocating for or endorsing particular issues or candidates by recommending specific electoral choices to the voter or by indicating issue or candidate selections on an unofficial ballot. The term does not apply to direct mail or publications made by governmental entities or government officials in their official capacity.

(2) A person may not, directly or indirectly, represent that a voter guide is an official publication of a political party unless such person is given written permission pursuant to s. 103.081.

(3) A voter guide circulated before, or on the day of, an election must, in bold font with a font size of at least 12 points, prominently: (a) Display the following disclaimer at the top of the first page of the voter guide: 1. If the voter guide is an electioneering communication, the disclaimer required under s. 106.1439; or 2. If the voter guide is a political advertisement, the disclaimer required under s. 106.143. (b) Be marked “Voter Guide” with such text appearing immediately below the disclaimer required in paragraph (a).

(4)(a) In addition to any other penalties provided by law, a person who fails to comply with this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or by a fine of not less than $25 for each individual voter guide distributed. (b) Any fine imposed pursuant to paragraph (a) may not exceed $2,500 in the aggregate in any calendar month.

History: s. 49, ch. 2023-120.
Fla. Stat. § 24.120 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 24 / Section 24.120
24.120 Financial matters; Operating Trust Fund; interagency cooperation.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby created in the State Treasury an Operating Trust Fund to be administered in accordance with chapters 215 and 216 by the department. All money received by the department which remains after payment of prizes and initial compensation paid to retailers shall be deposited into the Operating Trust Fund. All moneys in the trust fund are appropriated to the department for the purposes specified in this act.

(2) Moneys available for the payment of prizes on a deferred basis shall be invested by the State Board of Administration in accordance with a trust agreement approved by the secretary and entered into between the department and the State Board of Administration in accordance with ss. 215.44-215.53. The investments authorized by this subsection shall be done in a manner designed to preserve capital and to ensure the integrity of the lottery disbursement system by eliminating the risk of payment of funds when due and to produce equal annual sums of money over the required term of the investments.

(3) Any action required by law to be taken by the Chief Financial Officer shall be taken within 2 business days after the department’s request therefor. If the request for action is not approved or rejected within that time period, the request shall be deemed to be approved. The department shall reimburse the Chief Financial Officer for any additional costs involved in providing the level of service required by this subsection.

(4) The department shall cooperate with the Chief Financial Officer, the Auditor General, and the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability by giving employees designated by any of them access to facilities of the department for the purpose of efficient compliance with their respective responsibilities.

(5) With respect to any reimbursement that the department is required to pay to any state agency, the department may enter into an agreement with a state agency under which the department shall pay to the state agency an amount reasonably anticipated to cover the reimbursable expenses in advance of the expenses being incurred.

(6) The Department of Management Services may authorize a sales incentive program for employees of the department for the purpose of increasing the sales volume and distribution of lottery tickets. Payments pursuant to the program shall not be construed to be lump-sum salary bonuses.

History: s. 20, ch. 87-65; s. 7, ch. 88-374; s. 5, ch. 89-208; s. 1, ch. 91-278; s. 9, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 15, ch. 93-260; s. 24, ch. 2001-266; s. 76, ch. 2003-261; s. 11, ch. 2006-79.
Fla. Stat. § 197.417 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 197 / Section 197.417
197.417 Sale of personal property after seizure.
Status: in_force

(1) When personal property is levied upon for delinquent taxes as provided for in s. 197.413, at least 7 days before the sale the tax collector shall give public notice by advertisement of the time and place of sale of the property to be sold. The notice shall be posted in at least two public places in the county and the property shall be sold at public auction at the location noted in the advertisement. Notice posted on the Internet qualifies as one location. The property sold shall be present if practical. If the sale is conducted electronically, a description of the property and a photograph, when practical, shall be available. At any time before the sale the owner or claimant of the property may release the property by the payment of the taxes, plus delinquent charges, interest, and costs, for which the property was liable to be sold. In case such a sale is made, the tax collector is entitled to the same fees and charges as are allowed sheriffs upon execution sales.

(2) If the property levied upon is sold for more than the amount of taxes, delinquent charges, interest, costs, and collection fees, the surplus shall be returned to the person who had possession of the property when the levy was made or to the owner of the property.

(3) If the property levied upon cannot be located in the county or is sold for less than the amount of taxes, delinquent charges, interest, costs, and collection fees, the deficit shall be a general lien against all the taxpayer’s other personal property situated in the county. The other property may be seized and sold in the same manner as property on which there is a specific lien for delinquent taxes.

History: s. 173, ch. 85-342; s. 38, ch. 2011-151.
Fla. Stat. § 985.325 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part VI / Section 985.325
985.325 Threatening or dismissing an employee prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) An employer, or the employer’s agent, may not dismiss from employment an employee who is summoned to appear before the court under s. 985.319 solely because of the nature of the summons or because the employee complies with the summons.

(2) If an employer, or the employer’s agent, threatens an employee with dismissal, or dismisses an employee, who is summoned to appear under s. 985.319, the court may hold the employer in contempt.

History: s. 40, ch. 94-209; s. 1348, ch. 95-147; s. 28, ch. 97-238; s. 41, ch. 2006-120.
Fla. Stat. § 218.64 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part VI / Section 218.64
218.64 Local government half-cent sales tax; uses; limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) The proportion of the local government half-cent sales tax received by a county government based on two-thirds of the incorporated area population shall be deemed countywide revenues and shall be expended only for countywide tax relief or countywide programs. The remaining county government portion shall be deemed county revenues derived on behalf of the unincorporated area but may be expended on a countywide basis.

(2) Municipalities shall expend their portions of the local government half-cent sales tax only for municipality-wide programs or for municipality-wide property tax or municipal utility tax relief. All utility tax rate reductions afforded by participation in the local government half-cent sales tax shall be applied uniformly across all types of taxed utility services.

(3) Subject to ordinances enacted by the majority of the members of the county governing authority and by the majority of the members of the governing authorities of municipalities representing at least 50 percent of the municipal population of such county, counties may use up to $3 million annually of the local government half-cent sales tax allocated to that county for any of the following purposes: (a) Funding a certified applicant as a facility for a new or retained professional sports franchise under s. 288.1162 or a certified applicant as defined in s. 288.11621 for a facility for a spring training franchise. It is the Legislature’s intent that the provisions of s. 288.1162, including, but not limited to, the evaluation process by the Department of Commerce except for the limitation on the number of certified applicants or facilities as provided in that section and the restrictions set forth in s. 288.1162(8), shall apply to an applicant’s facility to be funded by local government as provided in this subsection. (b) Funding an applicant certified before July 1, 2023, as a “motorsport entertainment complex,” as provided for in former s. 288.1171. Funding for each franchise or motorsport complex shall begin 60 days after certification and shall continue for not more than 30 years.

(4) A local government is authorized to pledge proceeds of the local government half-cent sales tax for the payment of principal and interest on any capital project.

History: s. 10, ch. 82-154; s. 4, ch. 2006-262; s. 23, ch. 2007-5; s. 3, ch. 2010-140; s. 34, ch. 2010-147; s. 87, ch. 2011-142; s. 2, ch. 2014-167; s. 28, ch. 2021-31; s. 20, ch. 2023-173.
Fla. Stat. § 694.14 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 694 / Section 694.14
694.14 Validation of deeds executed by guardians appointed under Veterans’ Guardianship Law.
Status: in_force

Any deed of conveyance, executed bona fide and for a valuable consideration authorized and approved by order of the probate court, by any limited guardian who was appointed as guardian under the Veterans’ Guardianship Law of Florida and who acted under that law and the order of the probate court in the execution of the deed of conveyance is hereby cured and shall be deemed and taken as if properly executed, notwithstanding the fact that the deed was executed to property that the mentally incompetent veteran did not directly or otherwise acquire with money received by the veteran from the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs, and notwithstanding the fact that the conveyance is to property acquired by the mentally incompetent veteran before she or he became a veteran or was declared insane, and notwithstanding the fact that some of the information required by the Veterans’ Guardianship Law was not set out in the petition for appointment of the guardian, and notwithstanding the fact that the guardian did not publish the notice of application for an order of sale as required by s. 744.631, and notwithstanding any other defect in any part of the guardianship proceeding that resulted in the court-authorized and court-approved proceeding which resulted in the execution of such guardian’s deed.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 57-341; s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 170, ch. 73-333; s. 19, ch. 84-62; s. 761, ch. 97-102; s. 68, ch. 99-3.
Fla. Stat. § 468.8323 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XV / Section 468.8323
468.8323 Home inspection report.
Status: in_force

Upon completion of each home inspection for compensation, the home inspector shall provide a written report prepared for the client.

(1) The home inspector shall report: (a) On those systems and components inspected that, in the professional opinion of the inspector, are significantly deficient or are near the end of their service lives. (b) If not self-evident, a reason why the system or component reported under paragraph (a) is significantly deficient or near the end of its service life. (c) Any systems and components that were present at the time of the inspection but were not inspected, and a reason they were not inspected.

(2) A home inspector is not required to provide estimates related to the cost of repair of an inspected property.

History: s. 2, ch. 2007-235; s. 9, ch. 2011-222.
Fla. Stat. § 216.071 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 216 / Section 216.071
216.071 Reports of Legislature.
Status: in_force

No right to require reports from the Legislature or from any committee thereof is granted by this chapter.

History: s. 31, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 316.610 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.610
316.610 Safety of vehicle; inspection.
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this chapter for any person to drive or move, or for the owner or his or her duly authorized representative to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person or property, or which does not contain those parts or is not at all times equipped with such lamps and other equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required in this chapter, or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this chapter, or for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required under this chapter.

(1) Any police officer may at any time, upon reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law, or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, require the driver of the vehicle to stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection and such test with reference thereto as may be appropriate.

(2) In the event the vehicle is found to be in unsafe condition or any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, and the continued operation would probably present an unduly hazardous operating condition, the officer may require the vehicle to be immediately repaired or removed from use. However, if continuous operation would not present unduly hazardous operating conditions, that is, in the case of equipment defects such as tailpipes, mufflers, windshield wipers, marginally worn tires, the officer shall give written notice to require proper repair and adjustment of same within 48 hours, excluding Sunday.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 1, ch. 78-112; s. 24, ch. 83-216; s. 7, ch. 83-298; s. 328, ch. 95-148; s. 17, ch. 2003-286.
Fla. Stat. § 373.229 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part II / Section 373.229
373.229 Application for permit.
Status: in_force

(1) All permit applications filed with the governing board or the department under this part and notice thereof required under s. 373.116 shall contain: (a) The name of the applicant and his or her address or, in the case of a corporation, the address of its principal business office; (b) The date of filing; (c) The date set for a hearing, if any; (d) The source of the water supply; (e) The quantity of water applied for; (f) The use to be made of the water and any limitation thereon; (g) The place of use; (h) The location of the well or point of diversion; and (i) Such other information as the governing board or the department may deem necessary.

(2) The notice shall state that written objections to the proposed permit may be filed with the governing board or the department by a specified date. The governing board or the department, at its discretion, may request further information from either applicant or objectors, and a reasonable time shall be allowed for such responses.

(3) In addition to the information required in subsection (1), all permit applications filed with the governing board or the department which propose the transport and use of water across county boundaries shall include information pertaining to factors to be considered, pursuant to s. 373.223(3), unless exempt under s. 373.713(9).

(4) If the proposed application is for less than 100,000 gallons per day, the governing board or the department may consider the application and any objections thereto without a hearing. If the proposed application is for 100,000 gallons per day or more and no objection is received, the governing board or the department, after proper investigation by its staff, may, at its discretion, approve the application without a hearing.

History: s. 5, part II, ch. 72-299; s. 13, ch. 73-190; s. 11, ch. 76-243; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 599, ch. 95-148; s. 5, ch. 98-88; s. 17, ch. 2010-205.