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Fla. Stat. § 677.302 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 677 / Part III / Section 677.302
677.302 Through bills of lading and similar documents of title.
Status: in_force

(1) The issuer of a through bill of lading, or other document of title embodying an undertaking to be performed in part by a person acting as its agent or by a performing carrier, is liable to any person entitled to recover on the bill or other document for any breach by the other person or the performing carrier of its obligation under the bill or other document. However, to the extent that the bill or other document covers an undertaking to be performed overseas or in territory not contiguous to the continental United States or an undertaking including matters other than transportation, this liability for breach by the other person or the performing carrier may be varied by agreement of the parties.

(2) If goods covered by a through bill of lading or other document of title embodying an undertaking to be performed in part by a person other than the issuer are received by that person, the person is subject, with respect to its own performance while the goods are in its possession, to the obligation of the issuer. The person’s obligation is discharged by delivery of the goods to another person pursuant to the bill or other document and does not include liability for breach by any other person or by the issuer.

(3) The issuer of a through bill of lading or other document of title described in subsection (1) is entitled to recover from the performing carrier, or other person in possession of the goods when the breach of the obligation under the bill or other document occurred: (a) The amount it may be required to pay to any person entitled to recover on the bill or other document for the breach, as may be evidenced by any receipt, judgment, or transcript of judgment; and (b) The amount of any expense reasonably incurred by the insurer in defending any action commenced by any person entitled to recover on the bill or other document for the breach.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 628, ch. 97-102; s. 34, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 1011.011 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1011 / Part I / Section 1011.011
1011.011 Legislative capital outlay budget request.
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education shall submit an integrated, comprehensive budget request for educational facilities construction and fixed capital outlay needs for school districts, Florida College System institutions, and, in conjunction with the Board of Governors, universities pursuant to this section and s. 1013.46 and applicable provisions of chapter 216.

History: s. 602, ch. 2002-387; s. 150, ch. 2007-217; s. 165, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 626.8738 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VI / Section 626.8738
626.8738 Penalty for violation.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy imposed pursuant to this code, any person who acts as a resident or nonresident public adjuster or holds himself or herself out to be a public adjuster to adjust claims in this state, without being licensed by the department as a public adjuster and appointed as a public adjuster, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each act in violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.

History: s. 61, ch. 98-199; s. 992, ch. 2003-261; s. 72, ch. 2004-390.
Fla. Stat. § 403.7043 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part IV / Section 403.7043
403.7043 Compost standards and applications.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to protect the state’s land and water resources, compost produced, utilized, or disposed of by the composting process at solid waste management facilities in the state must meet criteria established by the department.

(2) The department shall establish and maintain rules addressing standards for the production of compost, including rules establishing: (a) Requirements necessary to produce hygienically safe compost products for varying applications. (b) A classification scheme for compost based on the types of waste composted, the maturity of the compost, and the levels of organic and inorganic constituents in the compost. This scheme shall address: 1. Methods for measurement of the compost maturity. 2. Particle sizes. 3. Moisture content. 4. Average levels of organic and inorganic constituents, including heavy metals, for such classes of compost as the department establishes, and the analytical methods to determine those levels.

History: s. 7, ch. 88-130; s. 38, ch. 99-5; s. 86, ch. 2007-5; s. 8, ch. 2007-184.
Fla. Stat. § 627.985 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XXI / Section 627.985
627.985 Disclosure requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) In conjunction with any offer of new coverage made in any consolidation, the new insurer shall disclose in writing to each prospective insured all of the following: (a) That the insured debtor may have the right to continue or convert her or his old coverage by paying premiums directly to the old insurer. (b) That the offer of new coverage is not conditioned upon either the termination or replacement of the old coverage. (c) The name and address of the old insurer and the new insurer. (d) The effective date of the new coverage. (e) The beneficiary of the new coverage. (f) Whether premium rates under the new plan are guaranteed. (g) Amount of coverage for both the new and old plans. If the amount of coverage for the old plan is not known, a statement that the amount may be scheduled and it may be less than or greater than the amount of the loan and the insured should check the policy schedule for an exact amount of coverage. (h) Material differences, if any, between the new plan and the old plan. (i) A statement as to whether the old plan was an individual or group plan and a statement as to whether the new plan is an individual or group plan. (j) A consumer information phone number to call with questions regarding the consolidation.

(2) Disclosures required under this part may be made on behalf of the new insurer by the financial institution.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 90-149; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 379, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 379.3002 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part IV / Section 379.3002
379.3002 J. W. Corbett and Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Areas.
Status: in_force

(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of this state is neither authorized nor empowered to do the following as to the J. W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area in Palm Beach County or the Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area without the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund that such action is in the best interest of orderly and economical development of said area, viz.: (a) To trade, barter, lease, or exchange lands therein for lands of greater acreage contiguous to said wildlife management areas. (b) To grant easements for construction and maintenance of roads, railroads, canals, ditches, dikes, and utilities, including but not limited to telephone, telegraph, oil, gas, electric power, water, and sewers. (c) To convey or release all rights in and to the phosphate, minerals, metals, and petroleum that is or may be in, on or under any lands traded, bartered, leased, or exchanged pursuant to paragraph (a).

(2) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund and the State Board of Education and all and every board, state department or state agency of the state having any title, right and interest in or to the land including oil and mineral rights in the lands to be traded, bartered, leased or exchanged within the J. W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area in Palm Beach County, is authorized and empowered to convey this interest of whatsoever nature to the record owner.

(3) Moneys received from the sale of lands within either wildlife management area, less reasonable expenses incident to the sale, shall be used by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to acquire acreage contiguous to the wildlife management area or lands of equal wildlife value. The sale shall be made directly to the state, notwithstanding the procedures of s. 270.08 to the contrary.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 31410, 1956; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-60; s. 1, ch. 75-304; s. 159, ch. 99-13; s. 117, ch. 99-245; s. 95, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 331.322 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part II / Section 331.322
331.322 Agreements with municipalities within any spaceport territory.
Status: in_force

The board of directors and the governing body or bodies of any one or more municipalities located wholly or partly within any spaceport territory, whether now in existence or hereafter created, may enter into and carry into effect contracts and agreements relating to the common powers, duties, and functions of the board and other officers, agents, and employees of Space Florida, and the respective governing body or bodies of one or more such municipalities, and their respective officers, agents, and employees, to the end that there may be effective cooperation between and coordination of the efforts of such municipality or municipalities and Space Florida in discharging their common functions, powers, and duties and in rendering services to the respective residents and property owners of such municipality or municipalities and Space Florida. The board and the governing body or bodies of one or more such municipalities are further authorized to enter into and carry into effect contracts and agreements for the performance of any of their common functions, powers, and duties by a central agency or common agent of the contracting parties.

History: ss. 22, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 21, ch. 2006-60.
Fla. Stat. § 573.104 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 573 / Section 573.104
573.104 Required consent to marketing order by industry.
Status: in_force

No marketing order or amendment directly or indirectly affecting or regulating agricultural commodities in the primary channel of trade of this state shall become effective unless the marketing order or amendment has been consented to by a majority of producers or handlers of such commodities in this state, as provided in s. 573.1101.

History: ss. 4, 26, ch. 87-171; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 713.19 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 713 / Part I / Section 713.19
713.19 Assignment of lien.
Status: in_force

A lien or prospective lien, except that of a laborer, may be assigned by the lienor at any time before its discharge. The assignment may be recorded in the clerk’s office.

History: s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 12, ch. 65-456; s. 35, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 531.65 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 531 / Section 531.65
531.65 Unauthorized use; penalties.
Status: in_force

If a weights or measures instrument or device is used commercially without a valid commercial use permit, the department may do one or more of the following:

(1) Prohibit the further commercial use of the unpermitted instrument or device until the proper permit has been issued.

(2) Employ and attach to the instrument or device such form, notice, tag, or seal to prevent the continued unauthorized use of the instrument or device.

(3) In addition to the permit fees prescribed by rule for the commercial use of a weights and measures instrument or device, assess the late fee authorized under s. 531.62.

(4) Impose penalties as prescribed in s. 531.50 in addition to the payment of appropriate permit fees for the commercial use of a weights and measures instrument or device.

History: ss. 38, 40, ch. 2009-66; ss. 1, 2, ch. 2013-55; ss. 36, 37, ch. 2013-251; s. 24, ch. 2016-166; s. 30, ch. 2018-84; s. 27, ch. 2024-137.
Fla. Stat. § 316.1235 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.1235
316.1235 Vehicle approaching intersection in which traffic lights are inoperative.
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection in which the traffic lights are inoperative shall stop in the manner indicated in s. 316.123(2) for approaching a stop intersection. In the event that only some of the traffic lights within an intersection are inoperative, the driver of a vehicle approaching an inoperative light shall stop in the above-prescribed manner. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 2, ch. 77-229; s. 120, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 621.06 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 621 / Section 621.06
621.06 Rendition of professional services, limitations.
Status: in_force

No corporation or limited liability company organized under this act may render professional services except through its members, officers, employees, and agents who are duly licensed or otherwise legally authorized to render such professional services; provided, however, this provision shall not be interpreted to include in the term “employee,” as used herein, clerks, secretaries, bookkeepers, technicians, and other assistants who are not usually and ordinarily considered by custom and practice to be rendering professional services to the public for which a license or other legal authorization is required; and provided further, that nothing contained in this act shall be interpreted to require that the right of an individual to be a shareholder of a corporation or a member of a limited liability company organized under this act, or to organize such a corporation or limited liability company, is dependent upon the present or future existence of an employment relationship between him or her and such corporation or limited liability company, or his or her present or future active participation in any capacity in the production of the income of such corporation or limited liability company or in the performance of the services rendered by such corporation or limited liability company.

History: s. 6, ch. 61-64; s. 1, ch. 67-590; s. 7, ch. 93-110; s. 80, ch. 93-284; s. 170, ch. 97-102; s. 18, ch. 2008-187.
Fla. Stat. § 619.08 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 619 / Section 619.08
619.08 May own stock in certain corporations.
Status: in_force

Any association formed under this chapter may own or hold stock in any corporation organized under the laws of the state, if such corporation is organized, or conducts, or operates, its business, solely for the benefit or advancement of the interests of persons engaged in the production, preservation, drying, packing, bottling, shipping, or marketing of agricultural products as defined in s. 618.01.

History: s. 1, ch. 7383, 1917; RGS 4515; CGL 6514; s. 3, ch. 88-34.
Fla. Stat. § 605.2107 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.2107
605.2107 Additional limitations on operating agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) An operating agreement may not vary the effect of: (a) This section; (b) Section 605.2103; (c) Section 605.2104(1); (d) Section 605.2104(2), to provide a protected series a power beyond those provided in this chapter to a limited liability company; (e) Section 605.2104(3) or (4); (f) Section 605.2105; (g) Section 605.2106; (h) Section 605.2108; (i) Section 605.2201, except to vary the manner in which a series limited liability company approves establishing a protected series; (j) Section 605.2202; (k) Section 605.2301; (l) Section 605.2302; (m) Section 605.2303(1) or (2); (n) Section 605.2304(3) or (6); (o) Section 605.2401, except to decrease or eliminate a limitation of liability stated in that section; (p) Section 605.2402; (q) Section 605.2403; (r) Section 605.2404; (s) Section 605.2501(1), (4), and (5); (t) Section 605.2502, except to designate a different person to manage winding up; (u) Section 605.2503; (v) Sections 605.2601-605.2608; (w) Sections 605.2701-605.2704; (x) Sections 605.2801-605.2802, except to vary the person that has the right to sign and deliver to the department for filing a record under this chapter; or (y) A provision of this chapter pertaining to: 1. A registered office or registered agents; or 2. The department, including provisions relating to records authorized or required to be delivered to the department for filing under this chapter.

(2) An operating agreement may not unreasonably restrict the duties and rights conferred under s. 605.2305 but may impose reasonable restrictions on the availability and use of information obtained under that section and may provide appropriate remedies, including liquidated damages, for a breach of any reasonable restriction on use.

History: s. 11, ch. 2025-162.
Fla. Stat. § 947.04 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.04
947.04 Organization of commission; officers; offices.
Status: in_force

(1) Before July 1 of each even-numbered year, the Governor and Cabinet shall select a chair who shall serve for a period of 2 years and until a successor is selected and qualified. The Governor and Cabinet shall, at the same time that a chair is selected, select a vice chair to serve during the same 2-year period as the chair, in the absence of the chair. The chair may succeed himself or herself. The chair, as chief administrative officer of the commission, has the authority and responsibility to plan, direct, coordinate, and execute the powers, duties, and responsibilities assigned to the commission, except those of granting and revoking parole as provided for in this chapter. Subject to approval by the Governor and the Cabinet, the chair may assign consenting retired commissioners or former commissioners to temporary duty when there is a workload need. Any such commissioner shall be paid $200 for each day or portion of a day spent on the work of the commission and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061. The chair is authorized to provide or disseminate information relative to parole by means of documents, seminars, programs, or otherwise as he or she determines necessary. The chair shall establish, execute, and be held accountable for all administrative policy decisions. However, decisions to grant or revoke parole shall be made in accordance with ss. 947.172, 947.174, and 947.23. The commissioners shall be directly accountable to the chair in the execution of their duties as commissioners, and the chair has authority to recommend to the Governor suspension of a commissioner who fails to perform the duties provided for by statute.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 20.05(1)(g), the chair shall appoint administrators with responsibility for the management of commission activities in the following functional areas: (a) Administration. (b) Operations. (c) Clemency.

(3) The commissioners shall select from their number a secretary who shall serve for a period of 1 year or until a successor is elected and qualified.

(4) The commission may establish and maintain field offices within existing administration buildings at facilities and institutions operated by the department. Headquarters shall be located in Tallahassee. The business of the commission shall be transacted anywhere in the state as provided in s. 947.06. The commission shall keep its official records and papers at the headquarters, which it shall furnish and equip.

(5) Acts and decisions of the chair may be modified as provided in s. 947.06.

History: s. 2, ch. 20519, 1941; s. 6, ch. 78-417; s. 2, ch. 79-42; s. 3, ch. 82-171; ss. 22, 34, ch. 83-131; s. 1, ch. 85-295; ss. 27, 37, ch. 86-183; ss. 1, 2, ch. 87-300; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; s. 15, ch. 90-211; ss. 20, 21, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 2, ch. 93-61; s. 18, ch. 96-422; s. 24, ch. 97-78; s. 1871, ch. 97-102; s. 4, ch. 2001-124; s. 1, ch. 2022-104.
Fla. Stat. § 627.834 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XV / Section 627.834
627.834 Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) The office may conduct examinations and investigations of premium finance companies under the provisions of ss. 624.307 and 626.601.

(2) As often as it deems necessary and not less frequently than each 3 years, the office shall examine each licensed premium finance company. The examination shall be for the purpose of ascertaining compliance by the person examined with the applicable provisions of this code.

History: s. 1, ch. 63-16; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-249; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 598, 612, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1219, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 1013.39 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1013 / Part III / Section 1013.39
1013.39 Building construction standards; exemptions.
Status: in_force

Universities are exempt from local amendments to the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

History: s. 838, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 125.029 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part I / Section 125.029
125.029 County park entrance fee discounts.
Status: in_force

(1) A county park or recreation department shall provide a partial or a full discount on park entrance fees to the following individuals who present information satisfactory to the county department which evidences eligibility for the discount: (a) A current member of the United States Armed Forces, their reserve components, or the National Guard. (b) An honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces, their reserve components, or the National Guard. (c) An honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Forces, their reserve components, or the National Guard, who has a service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (d) A surviving spouse and parents of a deceased member of the United States Armed Forces, their reserve components, or the National Guard, who died in the line of duty under combat-related conditions. (e) A surviving spouse and parents of a law enforcement officer, as defined in s. 943.10(1), a firefighter, as defined in s. 633.102, or an emergency medical technician or paramedic employed by state or local government, who died in the line of duty.

(2) As used in this section, the term “park entrance fee” means a fee charged to access lands managed by a county park or recreation department. The term does not include expanded fees for amenities, such as campgrounds, aquatic facilities, stadiums or arenas, facility rentals, special events, boat launching, golf, zoos, museums, gardens, or programs taking place within public lands.

History: s. 1, ch. 2016-196.
Fla. Stat. § 475.486 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 475 / Part I / Section 475.486
475.486 Rules; violations.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt such rules as are necessary to effect the efficient administration of ss. 475.482-475.486.

(2) It is unlawful for any person or the person’s agent to file with the commission any notice, statement, or other document required under the provisions of ss. 475.482-475.486 which is false or contains any material misstatement of fact. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-74; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 39, 42, 43, ch. 79-239; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 37, 38, ch. 82-1; ss. 28, 30, ch. 88-20; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 380, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1207 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XII / Section 736.1207
736.1207 Power of court to permit deviation.
Status: in_force

This part does not affect the power of a court to relieve a trustee from any restrictions on the powers and duties that are placed on the trustee by the governing instrument or applicable law for cause shown and on complaint of the trustee, the Attorney General, or an affected beneficiary and notice to the affected parties.

History: s. 12, ch. 2006-217; s. 9, ch. 2017-155.