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Fla. Stat. § 320.083 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.083
320.083 Amateur radio operators; special license plates; fees.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is the owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use, a truck weighing not more than 7,999 pounds, or a recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d), which is not used for hire or commercial use; who is a resident of the state; and who holds a valid official amateur radio station license recognized by the Federal Communications Commission shall be issued a special license plate upon application, accompanied by proof of ownership of such radio station license, and payment of the following tax and fees: (a) The license tax required for the vehicle, as prescribed by s. 320.08(2), (3)(a), (b), or (c), (4)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), or (f), or (9); and (b) An initial additional fee of $5, and an additional fee of $1.50 thereafter.

(2) The license plate issued shall meet the requirements of s. 320.06, except that, in lieu of the numbers as prescribed by s. 320.06, it shall be inscribed with the official amateur radio call letters of the applicant, as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission, including as a prefix, when applicable, those call letters assigned by the Armed Services of the United States of America, not to exceed eight characters. In lieu of the name of the county or the designation “Sunshine State” on the bottom of the plate as prescribed in s. 320.06, the words “Amateur Radio” shall be inscribed.

(3) All applications for such plates shall be made to the department.

History: ss. 1-4, ch. 25049, 1949; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-379; s. 2, ch. 77-68; s. 14, ch. 77-357; ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-267; s. 27, ch. 83-318; s. 58, ch. 94-306; s. 28, ch. 99-248; s. 120, ch. 2002-20; s. 23, ch. 2014-216.
Fla. Stat. § 250.08 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.08
250.08 Florida National Guard organized.
Status: in_force

The Governor of Florida may perform all acts, as he or she considers necessary to organize or reorganize the Florida National Guard, in conformity to federal law and the rules, regulations, and proclamations of the President of the United States or the Department of Defense relating to the National Guard of this state or the United States.

History: s. 1, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2012; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 102, ch. 95-148; s. 8, ch. 2003-68; s. 6, ch. 2020-4.
Fla. Stat. § 429.47 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part I / Section 429.47
429.47 Prohibited acts; penalties for violation.
Status: in_force

(1) While a facility is under construction, the owner may advertise to the public prior to obtaining a license. Facilities that are certified under chapter 651 shall comply with the advertising provisions of s. 651.095 rather than those provided for in this subsection.

(2) A freestanding facility shall not advertise or imply that any part of it is a nursing home. For the purpose of this subsection, “freestanding facility” means a facility that is not operated in conjunction with a nursing home to which residents of the facility are given priority when nursing care is required. A person who violates this subsection is subject to fine as specified in s. 429.19.

(3) Any facility which is affiliated with any religious organization or which has a name implying religious affiliation shall include in its advertising whether or not it is affiliated with any religious organization and, if so, which organization.

(4) A facility licensed under this part which is not part of a facility authorized under chapter 651 shall include the facility’s license number as given by the agency in all advertising. A company or person owning more than one facility shall include at least one license number per advertisement. All advertising shall include the term “assisted living facility” before the license number.

History: s. 18, ch. 75-233; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; s. 14, ch. 87-371; s. 25, ch. 91-263; ss. 32, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 18, ch. 95-210; s. 217, ch. 99-13; ss. 2, 58, ch. 2006-197; s. 158, ch. 2007-230.
Fla. Stat. § 427.707 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 427 / Part II / Section 427.707
427.707 Exemption from liability.
Status: in_force

Neither the commission, the administrator, the provider of the telecommunications relay service, nor any agent, employee, representative, or officer of the foregoing shall be liable for any claims, actions, damages, or causes of action arising out of or resulting from the establishment, participation in, or operation of the telecommunications relay service, except where there is malicious purpose or wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property in the establishment, participation in, or operation of the telecommunications relay service.

History: s. 1, ch. 91-111.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0401 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0401
617.0401 Corporate name.
Status: in_force

(1) A corporate name: (a) Must contain the word “corporation” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “Corp.” or “Inc.” or words or abbreviations of like import in language as will clearly indicate that it is a corporation instead of a natural person, unincorporated association, or partnership. The name of the corporation may not contain the word “company” or its abbreviation “Co.” (b) May contain the word “cooperative” or “co-op” only if the resulting name is distinguishable from the name of any corporation, agricultural cooperative marketing association, or nonprofit cooperative association existing or doing business in this state under part I of chapter 607, chapter 618, or chapter 619. (c) May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted in this act and its articles of incorporation. (d) May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is connected with a state or federal government agency or a corporation chartered under the laws of the United States. (e) Must be distinguishable from the names of all other entities or filings that are on file with the Division of Corporations, except fictitious name registrations pursuant to s. 865.09, general partnership registrations pursuant to s. 620.8105, and limited liability partnership statements pursuant to s. 620.9001 which are organized, registered, or reserved under the laws of this state. A name that is different from a name of another entity or filing due to any of the following is not considered distinguishable: 1. A suffix. 2. A definite or indefinite article. 3. The word “and” and the symbol “&.” 4. The singular, plural, or possessive form of a word. 5. A recognized abbreviation of a root word. 6. A punctuation mark or a symbol.

(2) Any corporation eligible to reincorporate under s. 617.0901, may do so and retain its corporate name, subject to the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b).

History: s. 27, ch. 90-179; s. 51, ch. 93-281; s. 34, ch. 2014-209.
Fla. Stat. § 486.153 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 486 / Section 486.153
486.153 Injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

The department or any person may, in the name of the state, apply for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act in violation of this chapter. Such proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other penalty or remedy under this chapter.

History: ss. 20, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 672.514 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part V / Section 672.514
672.514 When documents deliverable on acceptance; when on payment.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed documents against which a draft is drawn are to be delivered to the drawee on acceptance of the draft if it is payable more than 3 days after presentment; otherwise, only on payment.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 16.60 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 16 / Section 16.60
16.60 Public records mediation program within the Office of the Attorney General; creation; duties.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “mediation” means a process whereby a neutral third person, called the mediator, acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is a formal, nonadversarial process that has the objective of helping the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable, voluntary agreement. In mediation, decisionmaking authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator includes, but is not limited to, assisting the parties in identifying issues, fostering joint problem solving, and exploring settlement alternatives.

(2) The public records mediation program is created within the Office of the Attorney General.

(3) The Office of the Attorney General shall: (a) Employ one or more mediators to mediate disputes involving access to public records. A person may not be employed by the department as a mediator unless that person is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar. (b) Recommend to the Legislature needed legislation governing access to public records. (c) Assist the Department of State in preparing training seminars regarding access to public records.

(4) This section is intended to provide a method for resolving disputes relating to public records, and is intended to be supplemental to, not a substitution for, the other powers given to the Attorney General by law.

History: s. 4, ch. 95-296; s. 3, ch. 2000-158; s. 2, ch. 2000-324; s. 13, ch. 2012-116.
Fla. Stat. § 468.8312 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XV / Section 468.8312
468.8312 Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may establish fees to be paid for applications, examination, reexamination, licensing and renewal, inactive status application and reactivation of inactive licenses, recordkeeping, and applications for providers of continuing education. The department may also establish a delinquency fee. Fees shall be based on department estimates of the revenue required to implement the provisions of this part. All fees shall be remitted with the appropriate application, examination, or license.

(2) The initial application and examination fee shall not exceed $125 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department to purchase an examination, if the department chooses to purchase the examination. The examination fee shall be in an amount that covers the cost of obtaining and administering the examination and shall be refunded if the applicant is found ineligible to sit for the examination. The application fee shall be nonrefundable.

(3) The initial license fee shall not exceed $200.

(4) The biennial renewal fee shall not exceed $200.

(5) The fee for licensure by endorsement shall not exceed $200.

(6) The fee for application for inactive status or for reactivation of an inactive license shall not exceed $200.

(7) The fee for applications from providers of continuing education may not exceed $500.

History: s. 2, ch. 2007-235; s. 17, ch. 2010-106; s. 9, ch. 2010-176; s. 45, ch. 2015-4.
Fla. Stat. § 327.49 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 327 / Section 327.49
327.49 Testing vessels and vessel motors.
Status: in_force

Subject to reasonable rules adopted by the commission, manufacturers of vessels and vessel motors that operate vessel and vessel motor test facilities may be authorized to test such vessels, vessel motors, or combinations thereof, on the waters of the state to ensure that they meet generally accepted boating safety standards.

History: s. 17, ch. 2000-362.
Fla. Stat. § 893.06 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 893 / Section 893.06
893.06 Distribution of controlled substances; order forms; labeling and packaging requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Controlled substances in Schedules I and II shall be distributed by a duly licensed manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler to a duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, practitioner, pharmacy, as defined in chapter 465, hospital, or laboratory only pursuant to an order form. It shall be deemed a compliance with this subsection if the parties to the transaction have complied with federal law respecting the use of order forms.

(2) Possession or control of controlled substances obtained as authorized by this section shall be lawful if in the regular course of business, occupation, profession, employment, or duty.

(3) A person in charge of a hospital or laboratory or in the employ of this state or of any other state, or of any political subdivision thereof, and a master or other proper officer of a ship or aircraft, who obtains controlled substances under the provisions of this section or otherwise, shall not administer, dispense, or otherwise use such controlled substances within this state, except within the scope of her or his employment or official duty, and then only for scientific or medicinal purposes and subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(4) It shall be unlawful to distribute a controlled substance in a commercial container unless such container bears a label showing the name and address of the manufacturer, the quantity, kind, and form of controlled substance contained therein, and the identifying symbol for such substance, as required by federal law. No person except a pharmacist, for the purpose of dispensing a prescription, or a practitioner, for the purpose of dispensing a controlled substance to a patient, shall alter, deface, or remove any labels so affixed.

History: s. 6, ch. 73-331; s. 1438, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 719.62 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 719 / Part VI / Section 719.62
719.62 Prohibition of discrimination against nonpurchasing tenants.
Status: in_force

When existing improvements are converted to cooperative, tenants who have not purchased a unit in the cooperative being created shall, during the remaining term of the rental agreement and any extension thereof, be entitled to the same rights, privileges, and services that were enjoyed by all tenants prior to the date of the written notice of conversion and that are granted, offered, or provided to purchasers.

History: s. 7, ch. 80-3.
Fla. Stat. § 337.164 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 337 / Section 337.164
337.164 Legislative intent with respect to integrity of public contracting process.
Status: in_force

Recognizing that the preservation of the integrity of the public contracting process of the department is vital to the development of a balanced and efficient transportation system and is a matter of interest to all the people of the state, the Legislature determines and declares that:

(1) The procedures of the department for bidding and qualification of bidders on department contracts exist to secure the public benefits of free and open competition and to secure the quality of public works.

(2) The opportunity to bid on department contracts or to supply goods or services to the department is a privilege, not a right.

(3) The privilege of transacting business with the department should be denied to persons or firms involved in contract crime in order to preserve the integrity of the public contracting process.

(4) Persons or firms involved in contract crime should be denied both the privilege of transacting business with the department and the opportunity of obtaining economic benefit through the transaction of business by their affiliates with the department.

To this end, it is the intent of the Legislature to provide sufficiently broad authority to the department to ensure the integrity of its public contracting process.

History: s. 1, ch. 83-4; s. 151, ch. 84-309.
Fla. Stat. § 90.701 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 90 / Section 90.701
90.701 Opinion testimony of lay witnesses.
Status: in_force

If a witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’s testimony about what he or she perceived may be in the form of inference and opinion when:

(1) The witness cannot readily, and with equal accuracy and adequacy, communicate what he or she has perceived to the trier of fact without testifying in terms of inferences or opinions and the witness’s use of inferences or opinions will not mislead the trier of fact to the prejudice of the objecting party; and

(2) The opinions and inferences do not require a special knowledge, skill, experience, or training.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 494, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 196.29 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 196 / Section 196.29
196.29 Cancellation of certain taxes on real property acquired by a county, school board, charter school governing board, or community college district board of trustees.
Status: in_force

Whenever any county, school board, charter school governing board, or community college district board of trustees of this state has heretofore acquired, or shall hereafter acquire, title to any real property, the taxes of all political subdivisions, as defined in s. 1.01, upon such property for the year in which title to such property was acquired, or shall hereafter be acquired, shall be that portion of the taxes levied or accrued against such property for such year which the portion of such year which has expired at the date of such acquisition bears to the entire year, and the remainder of such taxes for such year shall stand canceled.

History: s. 1, ch. 26974, 1951; s. 1, ch. 65-179; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55; s. 1, ch. 69-300; s. 1, ch. 88-220; s. 2, ch. 2000-306.
Fla. Stat. § 260.011 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 260 / Section 260.011
260.011 Popular name.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Florida Greenways and Trails Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 79-110; s. 7, ch. 96-389; s. 2, ch. 2005-87.
Fla. Stat. § 386.202 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 386 / Part II / Section 386.202
386.202 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this part is to protect people from the health hazards of secondhand tobacco smoke and vapor and to implement the Florida health initiative in s. 20, Art. X of the State Constitution. It is the intent of the Legislature to not inhibit, or otherwise obstruct, medical or scientific research, or smoking or vaping cessation programs approved by the Department of Health.

History: s. 2, ch. 85-257; s. 2, ch. 92-185; s. 2, ch. 2003-398; s. 2, ch. 2019-14.
Fla. Stat. § 903.035 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 903 / Section 903.035
903.035 Applications for bail; information provided; hearing on application for modification; penalty for providing false or misleading information or omitting material information.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) All information provided by a defendant, in connection with any application for or attempt to secure bail, to any court, court personnel, or individual soliciting or recording such information for the purpose of evaluating eligibility for, or securing, bail for the defendant, under circumstances such that the defendant knew or should have known that the information was to be used in connection with an application for bail, shall be accurate, truthful, and complete without omissions to the best knowledge of the defendant. (b) The failure to comply with the provisions of paragraph (a) may result in the revocation or modification of bail.

(2) An application for modification of bail on any felony charge must be heard by a court in person, at a hearing with the defendant present, and with at least 3 hours’ notice to the state attorney.

(3) Any person who intentionally provides false or misleading material information or intentionally omits material information in connection with an application for bail or for modification of bail is guilty of a misdemeanor or felony which is one degree less than that of the crime charged for which bail is sought, but which in no event is greater than a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 39, ch. 82-175; s. 41, ch. 84-103; s. 80, ch. 2004-265.
Fla. Stat. § 161.32 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part II / Section 161.32
161.32 Existing erosion prevention district.
Status: in_force

This part shall not be construed to impair the existence, powers or functions of any existing erosion prevention, beach or shore preservation districts created by special or local act; provided, however, that any such existing district may re-create and reestablish itself under the provisions of this act as if originally created and established hereunder in all respects, by resolution of its governing body adopting the provisions of chapter 161, in their entirety and thereafter shall function as a beach and shore preservation district created and established under the provisions of this part.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-408.
Fla. Stat. § 409.9062 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part III / Section 409.9062
409.9062 Lung transplant services for Medicaid recipients.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of funds and subject to any limitations or directions provided for in the General Appropriations Act or chapter 216, the Agency for Health Care Administration Medicaid program shall pay for medically necessary lung transplant services for Medicaid recipients. These payments must be used to reimburse approved lung transplant facilities a global fee for providing lung transplant services to Medicaid recipients.

History: s. 2, ch. 2002-35; s. 4, ch. 2005-133.
Fla. Stat. § 553.60 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part III / Section 553.60
553.60 Short title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Trench Safety Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 90-96.
Fla. Stat. § 629.081 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 629 / Section 629.081
629.081 Organization of reciprocal insurer.
Status: in_force

(1) Twenty-five or more persons domiciled in this state may organize a domestic reciprocal insurer by applying to the office for a permit to do so. A domestic reciprocal insurer may not be formed unless the persons so proposing have first received a permit from the office.

(2) The permit application, to be filed by the organizers or the proposed attorney in fact, must be in writing and made in accordance with forms prescribed by the commission. In addition to any applicable requirements of s. 628.051 and other relevant statutes, the application must include all of the following: (a) The name of the proposed reciprocal insurer, which must be in accordance with s. 629.051. (b) The location of the insurer’s principal office, which must be the same as that of the proposed attorney in fact and must be maintained within this state. (c) The kinds of insurance proposed to be transacted. (d) The names and addresses of the original 25 or more subscribers. (e) The proposed designation and appointment of the proposed attorney in fact and a copy of the proposed power of attorney. (f) The names and addresses of the officers and directors of the proposed attorney in fact, if a corporation, or of its members, if other than a corporation. (g) The background information as specified in s. 629.227 for all officers, directors, managers, and those in equivalent positions of the proposed attorney in fact as well as for any person with an ownership interest of 10 percent or more in the proposed attorney in fact. (h) The articles of incorporation and bylaws, or equivalent documents, of the proposed attorney in fact, dated within the last year and appropriately certified. (i) The proposed charter of the subscribers’ advisory committee, and the names and terms of office of the members thereof, as well as the background information as specified in s. 629.227 for each proposed member. (j) A copy of the proposed subscribers’ agreement. (k) A copy of each policy, endorsement, and application form it then proposes to issue or use. (l) Any other pertinent information and documents as reasonably requested by the office.

(3) The filing must be accompanied by the application fee required by s. 624.501(1)(a).

(4) The office shall evaluate and grant or deny the permit application in accordance with ss. 628.061, 628.071, and other relevant provisions of the code.

History: s. 678, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 671, 681, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1316, ch. 2003-261; s. 15, ch. 2024-182.