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Fla. Stat. § 61.11 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.11
61.11 Writs.
Status: in_force

(1) When either party is about to remove himself or herself or his or her property out of the state, or fraudulently convey or conceal it, the court may award a ne exeat or injunction against the party or the property and make such orders as will secure alimony or support to the party who should receive it.

(2)(a) When the court issues a writ of bodily attachment in connection with a court-ordered support obligation, the writ or attachment to the writ must include, at a minimum, such information on the respondent’s physical description and location as is required for entry of the writ into the Florida Crime Information Center telecommunications system and authorization for the assessment and collection of the actual costs associated with the service of the writ and transportation of the respondent in compliance thereof. The writ shall direct that service and execution of the writ may be made on any day of the week and any time of the day or night. (b) The clerk of the court shall forward a copy of the writ for service to the sheriff of the county in which the writ is issued. (c) Upon receipt of a writ from the clerk of the court, the sheriff shall enter the information on any unserved writ into the Florida Crime Information Center telecommunications system to make the information available to other law enforcement agencies within the state. The writ shall be enforceable in all counties of the state. (d) Upon receipt of the purge payment, the receiving agency shall provide the subject with a written receipt acknowledging such payment, which must be carried on the person of the respondent for a period of at least 30 days from the date of payment as proof of such payment. A sheriff receiving such payment shall forward the funds to the sheriff who entered the information about the writ into the Florida Crime Information Center telecommunications system and who shall forward the funds to the appropriate clerk of court. (e) After a writ is modified, purged, recalled, terminated, or otherwise rendered ineffective by ruling of the court, the clerk of the court shall notify the sheriff receiving the original writ. That agency shall modify or cancel the entry in the Florida Crime Information Center telecommunications system in accordance with such notification.

History: s. 13, Oct. 31, 1828; RS 1487; GS 1935; RGS 3198; CGL 4990; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 13, ch. 71-241; s. 2, ch. 92-138; s. 322, ch. 95-147; s. 52, ch. 96-175; s. 1, ch. 96-190; s. 3, ch. 2001-158.
Fla. Stat. § 626.511 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.511
626.511 Reasons for termination; confidential information.
Status: in_force

(1) Any insurer terminating the appointment of an agent; any general lines agent terminating the appointment of a customer representative or a crop hail or multiple-peril crop insurance agent; and any employer terminating the appointment of an adjuster, service representative, or managing general agent, whether such termination is by direct action of the appointing insurer, agent, or employer or by failure to renew or continue the appointment as provided, shall file with the department or office a statement of the reasons, if any, for and the facts relative to such termination. In the case of termination of the appointment of an agent, such information may be filed by the insurer or by the general agent of the insurer.

(2) In the case of terminations by failure to renew or continue the appointment, the information required under subsection (1) shall be filed with the department or office as soon as possible, and at all events within 30 days, after the date notice of intention not to so renew or continue was filed with the department or office as required in this chapter. In all other cases, the information required under subsection (1) shall be filed with the department or office at the time, or at all events within 10 days after, notice of the termination was filed with the department or office.

(3) Any information, document, record, or statement furnished to the department or office under subsection (1) is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).

History: s. 230, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 9, ch. 71-86; s. 7, ch. 72-34; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 194(2nd), 217, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; s. 25, ch. 82-386; s. 5, ch. 83-54; s. 10, ch. 88-166; ss. 45, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch. 93-80; s. 370, ch. 96-406; s. 22, ch. 98-199; s. 55, ch. 2002-206; s. 939, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 562.165 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.165
562.165 Production of beer or wine for personal or family use; exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, a person who is not prohibited by s. 562.111 from possessing alcoholic beverages may produce beer for personal or family use, and not for sale, in the amounts provided in this section without payment of taxes or fees or without a license. The aggregate amount of such beer permitted to be produced with respect to any household shall be as follows: (a) Not in excess of 200 gallons per calendar year if there are two or more such persons in such household. (b) Not in excess of 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one such person in such household.

(2) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, a person who is not prohibited by s. 562.111 from possessing alcoholic beverages may produce wine for personal or family use, and not for sale, in the amounts provided in this section without payment of taxes or fees or without a license. The aggregate amount of such wine permitted to be produced with respect to any household shall be as follows: (a) Not in excess of 200 gallons per calendar year if there are two or more such persons in such household. (b) Not in excess of 100 gallons per calendar year if there is only one such person in such household.

(3) Any personal or family production of beer or wine in excess of the amount permitted in this section or any sale of such alcoholic beverages constitutes a violation of the Beverage Law.

(4) Wine and beer made under the provisions of this section may be removed from the premises where made for personal or family use, including use at organized affairs, exhibitions, or competitions, such as homemakers’ contests, tastings, or judgings. Wine or beer used under this subsection shall not be sold or offered for sale.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-365; s. 48, ch. 83-216.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.46 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part III / Section 1012.46
1012.46 Athletic trainers.
Status: in_force

(1) School districts may establish and implement an athletic injuries prevention and treatment program. Central to this program should be the employment and availability of persons trained in the prevention and treatment of physical injuries that may occur during athletic activities. The program should reflect opportunities for progressive advancement and compensation in employment as provided in subsection (2) and meet certain other minimum standards developed by the Department of Education. The goal of the Legislature is to have school districts employ and have available a full-time athletic trainer in each high school in the state.

(2) To qualify as an athletic trainer, a person must be licensed as required by part XIII of chapter 468 and may possess a professional, temporary, part-time, adjunct, or substitute certificate pursuant to s. 1012.35, s. 1012.56, or s. 1012.57.

History: s. 721, ch. 2002-387; s. 4, ch. 2006-39.
Fla. Stat. § 196.202 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 196 / Section 196.202
196.202 Property of widows, widowers, blind persons, and persons totally and permanently disabled.
Status: in_force

(1) Property to the value of $5,000 of every widow, widower, blind person, or totally and permanently disabled person who is a bona fide resident of this state is exempt from taxation. As used in this section, the term “totally and permanently disabled person” means a person who is currently certified by a physician licensed in this state, by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor, or by the Social Security Administration to be totally and permanently disabled.

(2) An applicant for the exemption under this section may apply for the exemption before receiving the necessary documentation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor, or the Social Security Administration. Upon receipt of the documentation, the exemption shall be granted as of the date of the original application, and the excess taxes paid shall be refunded. Any refund of excess taxes paid shall be limited to those paid during the 4-year period of limitation set forth in s. 197.182(1)(e).

History: s. 12, ch. 71-133; s. 1, ch. 88-293; s. 1, ch. 2001-204; s. 1, ch. 2001-245; s. 27, ch. 2012-193; s. 12, ch. 2022-97.
Fla. Stat. § 153.70 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 153 / Part II / Section 153.70
153.70 Provisions of s. 153.63 applicable to general obligation bonds.
Status: in_force

Any general obligation bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the district board and the provisions of s. 153.63 relative to maturities, execution, rate or rates of interest, redemption prior to maturity, registration, method of sale, and all other matters in said s. 153.63 not inconsistent with the other provisions in this law relating to general obligation bonds, shall apply to any general obligation bonds issued hereunder.

History: s. 21, ch. 59-466.
Fla. Stat. § 16.716 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 16 / Section 16.716
16.716 Florida Gaming Control Commission public records and public meetings exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Any information obtained by the Florida Gaming Control Commission which is exempt or confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) or s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution shall retain its exempt or confidential and exempt status. The information may be released by the commission, upon written request, to an agency, as defined in s. 119.011, or a governmental entity in the performance of the commission’s official duties and responsibilities. An agency or a governmental entity receiving such information from the commission shall maintain the exempt or confidential and exempt status of the information. (b)1. Any portion of a meeting of the commission during which information that is exempt or confidential and exempt is discussed is exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution. a. The chair of the commission shall advise the commission at a public meeting that, in connection with the performance of a commission duty, it is necessary that the commission hear or discuss information that is exempt or confidential and exempt. b. The chair’s declaration of necessity for closure and the specific reasons for such necessity shall be stated in writing in a record that shall be a public record and shall be filed with the official records of the commission. c. The entire closed session shall be recorded. The recording shall include the times of commencement and termination of the closed session, all discussion and proceedings, and the names of all persons present. No portion of the session may be off the record. Such recording shall be maintained by the commission. 2. Only members of the commission, Department of Legal Affairs staff, or commission staff supporting the commission’s function and other persons whose presence is necessary for the presentation of exempt or confidential and exempt information shall be allowed to attend the exempted portions of the commission meetings. The commission shall ensure that any closure of its meetings as authorized by this paragraph is limited so that the general policy of this state in favor of public meetings is maintained. 3. A recording of, and any minutes and records generated during, that portion of a commission meeting which is closed to the public pursuant to this paragraph are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such time as the information is no longer exempt or confidential and exempt.

(2) This section is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and is repealed on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

History: s. 1, ch. 2021-270.
Fla. Stat. § 944.707 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.707
944.707 Postrelease special services; job placement services.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall generate and provide to every releasee, identified by the prerelease needs assessment, support services such as, but not limited to, substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and employment support programs. The department may select and contract with public or private organizations, including faith-based service groups, for the provision of these basic support services. When selecting a provider, the department shall consider faith-based service groups on an equal basis with other private organizations. Provider selection criteria include, but are not limited to: (a) The depth and scope of services provided. (b) The geographic area to be served. (c) The number of inmates to be served and the cost of services per inmate. (d) The individual provider’s record of success in the provision of inmate services.

(2) The department, with the assistance of the State Office on Homelessness, shall maintain and regularly update a comprehensive directory of support services offered by private organizations and faith-based service groups for the purpose of assisting transition assistance specialists and chaplains in making individualized placements and referrals.

History: ss. 10, 12, ch. 87-298; s. 13, ch. 88-122; s. 32, ch. 89-526; s. 11, ch. 92-310; s. 24, ch. 95-283; s. 12, ch. 2001-110.
Fla. Stat. § 180.19 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.19
180.19 Use by other municipalities and by individuals outside corporate limits.
Status: in_force

(1) A municipality which constructs any works as are authorized by this chapter, may permit any other municipality and the owners or association of owners of lots or lands outside of its corporate limits or within the limits of any other municipality, to connect with or use the utilities mentioned in this chapter upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed between such municipalities, and the owners or association of owners of such outside lots or lands.

(2) Any private company or corporation organized to accomplish the purposes set forth in this chapter, which has been granted a privilege or franchise by a municipality, may permit the owners or association of owners of lots or lands outside of the boundaries of said municipality granting said privilege or franchise, or other municipality, to connect with and use the utility operated by the said private company or corporation upon such terms as may be agreed between the said private company or corporation and the owners or association of owners of said lots or lands or the said municipality.

History: s. 13, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(18).
Fla. Stat. § 620.1306 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1306
620.1306 Person erroneously believing self to be limited partner.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person that makes an investment in a business enterprise and erroneously but in good faith believes that the person has become a limited partner in the enterprise is not liable for the enterprise’s obligations by reason of making the investment, receiving distributions from the enterprise, or exercising any rights of or appropriate to a limited partner, if, on ascertaining the mistake, the person: (a) Causes an appropriate certificate of limited partnership, amendment, or statement of correction to be signed and delivered to the Department of State for filing; or (b) Withdraws from future participation as an owner in the enterprise by signing and delivering to the Department of State for filing a statement of withdrawal under this section.

(2) A person that makes an investment described in subsection (1) is liable to the same extent as a general partner to any third party that enters into a transaction with the enterprise, believing in good faith that the person is a general partner, before the Department of State files a statement of withdrawal, certificate of limited partnership, amendment, or statement of correction to show that the person is not a general partner.

(3) If a person makes a diligent effort in good faith to comply with paragraph (1)(a) and is unable to cause the appropriate certificate of limited partnership, amendment, or statement of correction to be signed and delivered to the Department of State for filing, the person has the right to withdraw from the enterprise pursuant to paragraph (1)(b) even if the withdrawal would otherwise breach an agreement with others that are or have agreed to become co-owners of the enterprise.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 714.04 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 714 / Section 714.04
714.04 Scope; exclusions.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter applies to a receivership initiated in a court of this state for an interest in real property and any incidental personal property related to or used in operating the real property.

(2) This chapter does not apply to: (a) Actions in which a state agency or officer is expressly authorized by statute to seek or obtain the appointment of a receiver; (b) Actions authorized by or commenced under federal law; (c) Real property improved by one or two dwelling units which includes the homestead of an individual owner or an affiliate of an individual owner; (d) Property of an individual exempt from forced sale, execution, or seizure under the laws of this state; or (e) Personal property of an individual which is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.

(3) This chapter does not limit the authority of a court to appoint a receiver under the laws of this state other than this chapter.

(4) This chapter does not limit an individual’s homestead rights under the laws of this state or federal law.

(5) Unless displaced by a particular provision of this chapter, the principles of law and equity, including the law relative to capacity to contract, principal and agent, estoppel, laches, fraud, misrepresentation, duress, coercion, mistake, bankruptcy, or other validating or invalidating cause, supplement this chapter.

History: s. 1, ch. 2020-106.
Fla. Stat. § 662.113 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 662 / Section 662.113
662.113 Applicability of other chapters of the financial institutions codes.
Status: in_force

If a family trust company, licensed family trust company, or foreign licensed family trust company limits its activities to the activities authorized under this chapter, the provisions of other chapters of the financial institutions codes do not apply to the trust company unless otherwise expressly provided in this chapter. This section does not limit the office’s authority to investigate any entity to ensure that it is not in violation of this chapter or applicable provisions of the financial institutions codes.

History: s. 3, ch. 2016-35.
Fla. Stat. § 563.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 563 / Section 563.02
563.02 License fees; vendors; manufacturers and distributors.
Status: in_force

(1) Each vendor of malt beverages containing alcohol of 0.5 percent or more by volume shall pay an annual state license tax as follows: (a) Vendors operating places of business where beverages are sold only for consumption off the premises, an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of the license tax herein provided for vendors in the same county operating places of business where consumption on the premises is permitted. Vendors holding such off-premises sales licenses shall not be subject to zoning by municipal and county authorities. (b) Vendors operating places of business where consumption on the premises is permitted in counties having a population of over 100,000, according to the latest population estimate prepared pursuant to s. 186.901, for such county, $200. (c) Vendors operating places of business where consumption on the premises is permitted in counties having a population of over 75,000 and not over 100,000, according to the latest population estimate prepared pursuant to s. 186.901, for such county, $160. (d) Vendors operating places of business where consumption on the premises is permitted in counties having a population of over 50,000 and less than 75,000, according to the latest population estimate prepared pursuant to s. 186.901, for such county, $120. (e) Vendors operating places of business where consumption on the premises is permitted in counties having a population of over 25,000 and less than 50,000, according to the latest population estimate prepared pursuant to s. 186.901, for such county, $80. (f) Vendors operating places of business where consumption on the premises is permitted in counties having a population of less than 25,000, according to the latest population estimate prepared pursuant to s. 186.901, for such county, $40.

(2) Each manufacturer engaged in the business of brewing only malt beverages shall pay an annual state license tax of $3,000 for each plant or branch he or she may operate. However, each manufacturer engaged in the business of brewing less than 10,000 kegs of malt beverages annually for consumption on the premises pursuant to s. 561.221(3) shall pay an annual state license tax of $500 for each plant or branch.

(3) Each distributor who shall distribute or sell alcoholic beverages containing less than 17.259 percent alcohol by volume shall pay an annual state license tax of $1,250 for each establishment or branch he or she may operate.

History: s. 3, ch. 72-230; s. 8, ch. 86-269; s. 2, ch. 87-63; s. 7, ch. 92-176; s. 872, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 922.095 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 922 / Section 922.095
922.095 Pursuit of collateral remedies.
Status: in_force

A person who is convicted and sentenced to death must pursue all possible collateral remedies in state court in accordance with the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure.

History: s. 7, ch. 96-290; s. 112, ch. 99-3; s. 4, ch. 2000-3; s. 11, ch. 2013-216.