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Fla. Stat. § 48.19 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 48 / Section 48.19
48.19 Service on nonresidents operating aircraft or watercraft in the state.
Status: in_force

The operation, navigation, or maintenance by a nonresident of an aircraft or a boat, ship, barge, or other watercraft in the state, either in person or through others, and the acceptance thereby by the nonresident of the protection of the laws of this state for the aircraft or watercraft, or the operation, navigation, or maintenance by a nonresident of an aircraft or a boat, ship, barge, or other watercraft in the state, either in person or through others, other than under the laws of the state, or any person who is a resident of the state and who subsequently becomes a nonresident or conceals his or her whereabouts, constitutes an appointment by the nonresident of the Secretary of State as the agent of the nonresident or concealed person on whom all process may be served in any action or proceeding against the nonresident or concealed person growing out of any accident or collision in which the nonresident or concealed person may be involved while, either in person or through others, operating, navigating, or maintaining an aircraft or a boat, ship, barge, or other watercraft in the state. The acceptance by operation, navigation, or maintenance in the state of the aircraft or watercraft is signification of the nonresident’s or concealed person’s agreement that process against him or her so served shall be of the same effect as if served on him or her personally.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-148; s. 1, ch. 65-118; s. 4, ch. 67-254; s. 2, ch. 70-90; s. 280, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 626.853 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VI / Section 626.853
626.853 Part supplements licensing law.
Status: in_force

This part is supplementary to part I, the “Licensing Procedures Law.”

History: s. 316, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 678.601 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 678 / Part VI / Section 678.601
678.601 Saving clause.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ss. 669.501-669.706, a transaction validly entered into before July 1, 2025, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from such transaction remain valid thereafter and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by law other than the Uniform Commercial Code, or if applicable, by the Uniform Commercial Code as though this act had not taken effect.

History: s. 68, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 916.1085 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 916 / Part I / Section 916.1085
916.1085 Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Except as authorized by law or as specifically authorized by the person in charge of a facility, it is unlawful to introduce into or upon the grounds of any facility under the supervision or control of the department or agency, or to take or attempt to take or send therefrom, any of the following articles, which are declared to be contraband for the purposes of this section: 1. Any intoxicating beverage or beverage which causes or may cause an intoxicating effect; 2. Any controlled substance as defined in chapter 893, marijuana as defined in s. 381.986, hemp as defined in s. 581.217, or industrial hemp as defined in s. 1004.4473; 3. Any firearm or deadly weapon; 4. Any cellular telephone or other portable communication device as described in s. 944.47(1)(a)6., intentionally and unlawfully introduced inside the secure perimeter of any forensic facility under the operation and control of the department or agency. As used in this subparagraph, the term “portable communication device” does not include any device that has communication capabilities which has been approved or issued by the person in charge of the forensic facility; 5. Any vapor-generating electronic device as defined in s. 386.203, intentionally and unlawfully introduced inside the secure perimeter of any forensic facility under the operation and control of the department or agency; or 6. Any other item as determined by the department or the agency, and as designated by rule or by written institutional policies, to be hazardous to the welfare of clients or the operation of the facility. (b) It is unlawful to transmit to, attempt to transmit to, or cause or attempt to cause to be transmitted to or received by any client of any facility under the supervision or control of the department or agency any article or thing declared by this section to be contraband, at any place that is outside of the grounds of such facility, except as authorized by law or as specifically authorized by the person in charge of such facility.

(2)(a) All individuals or vehicles entering upon the grounds of any facility under the supervision or control of the department may be subject to reasonable search and seizure of any contraband materials introduced thereon, for purpose of enforcement of this chapter. (b) These provisions shall be enforced by institutional security personnel or by a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10. (c)1. A person who violates any provision of subparagraph (1)(a)2. or subparagraph (1)(a)3. commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. 2. A person who violates any provision of subparagraph (1)(a)1., subparagraph (1)(a)4., subparagraph (1)(a)5., or subparagraph (1)(a)6. commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 39, ch. 85-167; s. 9, ch. 98-92; s. 6, ch. 2006-195; s. 1, ch. 2020-59.
Fla. Stat. § 285.11 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 285 / Part I / Section 285.11
285.11 Reservation; improvement leases.
Status: in_force

The trustee shall have the right to lease any part or parts of the reservation to any person willing to enter into an improvement lease. Such lease shall not exceed 15 years, unless such a lease is entered into with a Florida Indian, in which case it may be for a term not to exceed 25 years, and may include an option on the part of the lessee to renew such lease for an additional term of 25 years or less. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such lease is entered into with a Florida Indian for housing development and residential purposes, it may be for a term not to exceed 50 years. The lessee shall be required to make such improvements to or on the property as are agreed upon in the lease. The improvements shall become a part of the lands of the reservation thereby accruing to the benefit of the tribe upon expiration of the lease. For the purposes of this section a “Florida Indian” is defined as a member of either the Seminole Tribe of Florida or the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida or an Indian who is eligible for enrollment as a member of either of the foregoing tribes.

History: s. 5, ch. 29908, 1955; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-271; s. 43, ch. 97-167.
Fla. Stat. § 482.061 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 482 / Section 482.061
482.061 Inspectors.
Status: in_force

The department shall appoint, as inspectors, a sufficient number of individuals whom the department has determined are qualified to perform the inspection or investigative work necessary. The inspectors shall make inspections of licensees, conduct investigations as appropriate, and report all violations to the department. The department shall waive the fees for examination for certification and for issuance or renewal of the certificates during the time that those individuals serve as inspectors for the department.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 373, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 4, ch. 89-180; ss. 29, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 2, ch. 94-194.
Fla. Stat. § 658.39 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 658 / Section 658.39
658.39 Stockholders; examination of records.
Status: in_force

No bank, trust company, or financial institution-affiliated party shall permit any stockholder, other than a qualified director, officer, or employee thereof, to have access to, or to examine or inspect, any of the books or records of such bank or trust company other than its general statement of condition of its general assets and liabilities, the quarterly reports of condition and quarterly reports of income required to be submitted to the office pursuant to s. 655.045, and a list of shareholders as provided in s. 655.057.

History: s. 2, ch. 28016, 1953; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 3, ch. 77-94; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 29, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 58, ch. 85-82; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 123, ch. 92-303; s. 1784, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 627.9902 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XXII / Section 627.9902
627.9902 Scope.
Status: in_force

(1) This part applies to insurers and insurance agents engaged in any mortgage transaction involving collateral protection insurance.

(2) All collateral protection insurance written in connection with mortgaged real property, including manufactured and mobile homes, is subject to the provisions of this part, except: (a) Insurance associated with mortgage loans or other extensions of credit made primarily for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes. (b) Insurance offered by the lender or servicer and elected by the mortgagor at the mortgagor’s option. (c) Insurance purchased by a lender or servicer on real estate owned property. (d) Insurance for which no specific charge is made to the mortgagor or the mortgagor’s account.

History: s. 3, ch. 2023-210.
Fla. Stat. § 672.323 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part III / Section 672.323
672.323 Form of bill of lading required in overseas shipment; “overseas.”
Status: in_force

(1) Where the contract contemplates overseas shipment and contains a term “C.I.F.” or “C. & F. or F.O.B. vessel,” the seller unless otherwise agreed shall obtain a negotiable bill of lading stating that the goods have been loaded in board or, in the case of a term “C.I.F.” or “C. & F.,” received for shipment.

(2) Where in a case within subsection (1) a tangible bill of lading has been issued in a set of parts, unless otherwise agreed if the documents are not to be sent from abroad the buyer may demand tender of the full set; otherwise only one part of the bill of lading need be tendered. Even if the agreement expressly requires a full set: (a) Due tender of a single part is acceptable within the provisions of this chapter on cure of improper delivery (s. 672.508(1)); and (b) Even though the full set is demanded, if the documents are sent from abroad the person tendering an incomplete set may nevertheless require payment upon furnishing an indemnity which the buyer in good faith deems adequate.

(3) A shipment by water or by air or a contract contemplating such shipment is “overseas” insofar as by usage of trade or agreement it is subject to the commercial, financing or shipping practices characteristic of international deepwater commerce.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 8, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 671.309 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 671 / Part III / Section 671.309
671.309 Required refilings.
Status: in_force

(1) If a security interest is perfected or has priority when this act takes effect as to all persons or as to certain persons without any filing or recording, and if the filing of a financing statement would be required for the perfection or priority of the security interest against those persons under this act, the perfection and priority rights of the security interest continue until 3 years after the effective date of this act. The perfection will then lapse unless a financing statement is filed as provided in subsection (4) or unless the security interest is perfected otherwise than by filing.

(2) If a security interest is perfected when this act takes effect under a law other than the Uniform Commercial Code which requires no further filing, refiling, or recording to continue its perfection, perfection continues until and will lapse 3 years after this act takes effect, unless: (a) A financing statement is filed as provided in subsection (4); (b) The security interest is perfected otherwise than by filing; or (c) Under 1 s. 679.302(3) the other law continues to govern filing.

(3) If a security interest is perfected by a filing, refiling, or recording under a law repealed by this act which required further filing, refiling, or recording to continue its perfection, perfection continues and will lapse on the date provided by the law so repealed for such further filing, refiling, or recording unless a financing statement is filed as provided in subsection (4) or unless the security interest is perfected otherwise than by filing.

(4) A financing statement may be filed within 6 months before the perfection of a security interest would otherwise lapse. Any such financing statement may be signed by either the debtor or the secured party. It must identify the security agreement, statement, or notice (however denominated in any statute or other law repealed or modified by this act), state the office where and the date when the last filing, refiling, or recording, if any, was made with respect thereto and the filing number, if any, or book and page, if any, of recording and further state that the security agreement, statement, or notice, however denominated, in another filing office under the Uniform Commercial Code or under any statute or other law repealed or modified by this act is still effective. Sections 2 679.103 and 3 679.401 determine the proper place to file such a financing statement. Except as specified in this subsection, the provisions of 3 s. 679.403(3) for continuation statements apply to such a financing statement.

History: s. 38, ch. 79-398; s. 6, ch. 90-278.
Fla. Stat. § 624.476 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part III / Section 624.476
624.476 Impaired self-insurance funds.
Status: in_force

(1) If the assets of a self-insurance fund are at any time insufficient to comply with the requirements of law or to discharge its liabilities, other than any liability on account of funds contributed by the trustees or others, and to meet the required conditions of financial soundness, or if a judgment against the fund has remained unsatisfied for 30 days, its trustees shall forthwith make up the deficiency or levy an assessment upon the members for the amount needed to make up the deficiency, but subject to the limitation set forth in the trust agreement or the policy.

(2) If any fund levies an assessment pursuant to subsection (1), the office shall require the fund to consent to administrative supervision under part VI of this chapter. The office may waive the requirement to consent to administrative supervision for good cause.

(3) If the trustees fail to make an assessment as required by subsection (1), the office shall order the trustees to do so. If the deficiency is not sufficiently made up within 60 days after the date of the order, the fund shall be deemed insolvent and grounds shall exist to proceed against the fund as provided for in part I of chapter 631.

(4) Notwithstanding the requirement of the fund to make an assessment pursuant to subsection (1) or subsection (3), the office may at any time request that the department be appointed receiver for purposes of rehabilitation or liquidation if it is able to demonstrate that any grounds for rehabilitation or liquidation exist pursuant to s. 631.051 or s. 631.061.

History: s. 34, ch. 86-160; s. 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 85, ch. 93-415; s. 7, ch. 97-262; s. 832, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 92.143 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.143
92.143 Compensation to traffic court witnesses.
Status: in_force

Any party who secures the attendance of a witness in traffic court shall bear all costs of calling the witness, including witness fees. If the witness is required to testify on behalf of the prosecution, the office of the state attorney of the respective judicial circuit shall pay the fees and costs of calling the witness.

History: s. 66, ch. 2005-236.
Fla. Stat. § 313.03 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 313 / Section 313.03
313.03 Deputies.
Status: in_force

Each harbormaster may appoint as many deputies as he or she shall require for the needs of his or her port, such deputies to be paid by such harbormaster.

History: ch. 3602, 1885; RS 955; GS 1324; RGS 2494; CGL 3904; s. 285, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 7.14 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.14
7.14 DeSoto County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of DeSoto County are as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner of township thirty-nine south, range twenty-seven east; thence west on the township line dividing townships thirty-nine south and forty south to the southwest corner of township thirty-nine south, range twenty-three east; thence north on the range line dividing ranges twenty-two east and twenty-three east to the northwest corner of section nineteen, township thirty-six south, range twenty-three east; thence east on the section lines to the northeast corner of section twenty-four, township thirty-six south, range twenty-seven east; thence south on the range line dividing ranges twenty-seven east and twenty-eight east to the southeast corner of township thirty-nine south, range twenty-seven east, the same being the place of beginning.

History: s. 3, ch. 3770, 1887; RS 52; GS 50; RGS 57; s. 1, ch. 8513, 1921; CGL 63.
Fla. Stat. § 597.0015 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 597 / Section 597.0015
597.0015 Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) “Aquaculture” means the cultivation of aquatic organisms.

(2) “Aquaculture producers” means those persons engaging in the production of aquaculture products and certified under s. 597.004.

(3) “Aquaculture products” means aquatic organisms and any product derived from aquatic organisms that are owned and propagated, grown, or produced under controlled conditions. Such products do not include organisms harvested from the wild for depuration, wet storage, or relay for purification.

(4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.

(5) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

History: s. 7, ch. 91-187; s. 23, ch. 96-247; s. 10, ch. 99-390.
Fla. Stat. § 618.01 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 618 / Section 618.01
618.01 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In construing this chapter, where the context permits, the word, phrase, or term:

(1) “Agricultural products” shall include aquacultural, horticultural, viticultural, forestry, aquatic, dairy, livestock, poultry, bee, and any farm products.

(2) “Member” shall include actual members of associations without capital stock and holders of common stock in associations organized with capital stock.

(3) “Association” means any corporation organized as a cooperative association, for the mutual benefit of its members either as producers of agricultural products or as nonprofit cooperative organizations of producers of agricultural products, or both, and in which the return on the stock or membership capital is limited to an amount not to exceed 8 percent per annum, and in which during any fiscal year thereof the value of business done with nonmembers shall not exceed the business done with members during the same period.

(4) Associations organized hereunder shall be deemed “nonprofit,” inasmuch as they are not organized to make profit for themselves, as such, or for their members, as such, but only for their members as producers.

History: s. 2, ch. 9300, 1923; CGL 6467; s. 2, ch. 14675, 1931; s. 1, ch. 74-88; s. 8, ch. 87-367.
Fla. Stat. § 110.219 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part II / Section 110.219
110.219 Attendance and leave; general policies.
Status: in_force

(1) The workday for each full-time state employee shall be 8 hours or as otherwise justified by the agency head.

(2) Overtime may be required for any employee.

(3) The granting of any leave of absence, with or without pay, shall be in writing and shall be approved by the agency head. An employee who is granted leave of absence with or without pay shall be an employee of the state while on such leave and shall be returned to the same position or a different position in the same class and same work location upon termination of the approved leave of absence. The agency head and the employee may agree in writing to other conditions and terms under which the leave is to be granted.

(4) Each agency shall keep an accurate record of all hours of work performed by each employee, as well as a complete and accurate record of all authorized leave which is approved. The ultimate responsibility for the accuracy and proper maintenance of all attendance and leave records shall be with the agency head.

(5) Rules shall be adopted by the department in cooperation and consultation with the agencies to implement the provisions of this section; however, such rules must be approved by the Administration Commission prior to their adoption. Such rules must provide for, but need not be limited to: (a) The maximum responsibility and authority resting with each agency head to administer attendance and leave matters in the agency within the parameters of the rules adopted by the department. (b) Creditable service in which 1 month of service credit is awarded for each calendar month that the employee is on the payroll of a state agency or during which the employee is on authorized leave without pay. (c) Holidays as provided in s. 110.117. (d) Overtime provisions. (e) Annual leave provisions. (f) Sick leave provisions. (g) Parental leave provisions. (h) Family medical leave provisions. (i) Disability leave provisions. (j) Compulsory disability leave provisions. (k) Administrative leave provisions. (l) Military leave provisions. (m) Educational leave with pay provisions. (n) Leave of absence without pay provisions.

(6) The leave benefits provided to Senior Management Service employees shall not exceed those provided to employees in the Selected Exempt Service.

(7) Each December, a permanent career service employee shall be entitled, subject to available funds, to a payout of up to 24 hours of unused annual leave as follows: (a) A permanent career service employee must have an annual leave balance of no less than 24 hours, after the payout, in order to qualify for this benefit. (b) No permanent career service employee shall receive a payout of greater than 240 hours over the course of the employee’s career with the state, including any leave received at the time of separation.

History: s. 21, ch. 79-190; s. 1, ch. 91-36; s. 1, ch. 91-164; ss. 15, 21, ch. 91-431; s. 16, ch. 94-113; s. 16, ch. 96-399; s. 19, ch. 2001-43.