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Fla. Stat. § 509.509 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 509 / Part II / Section 509.509
509.509 Purchasers’ remedies.
Status: in_force

An action for damages or injunctive or declaratory relief for a violation of this act may be brought by any purchaser against an offeror, a trustee, a salesperson, or a tour generator. The prevailing party in the action may recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the losing party. Relief under this section does not exclude other remedies provided by law.

History: s. 9, ch. 88-157.
Fla. Stat. § 310.091 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 310 / Section 310.091
310.091 Powers of the department.
Status: in_force

In addition to all other powers conferred by this chapter, the department shall have the following powers:

(1) To issue a license as a state pilot or a certificate as a deputy pilot to a qualified applicant who passes the examination conducted by the department.

(2) In the course of any investigation, to issue and serve witness subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum and administer oaths and take testimony.

(3) To require holders of licenses or certificates and applicants for licenses or certificates to submit pertinent information under oath necessary to determine their qualifications or to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(4) When any violation of this chapter or rule promulgated thereunder has occurred or is threatened by any person, to institute proceedings in the appropriate courts in this state to restrain and enjoin such actions.

(5) To require an applicant for vacancy, a licensed state pilot, or a certificated deputy pilot to submit proof of his or her mental or physical capability to serve, or to continue to serve, as a pilot or deputy pilot.

History: s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 9, 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 282, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 768.1257 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part I / Section 768.1257
768.1257 State-of-the-art defense for products liability.
Status: in_force

In an action based upon defective design, brought against the manufacturer of a product, the finder of fact shall consider the state of the art of scientific and technical knowledge and other circumstances that existed at the time of manufacture, not at the time of loss or injury.

History: s. 14, ch. 99-225.
Fla. Stat. § 288.9609 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part VIII / Section 288.9609
288.9609 Bonds as legal investments.
Status: in_force

All banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking and investment business; all insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and all executors, administrators, curators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by the corporation. Such bonds and obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this section to authorize all persons, political subdivisions, and officers, public and private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations. Nothing contained in this section with regard to legal investments shall be construed as relieving any person of any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.

History: ss. 33, 62, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 93-402; s. 9, ch. 2010-139.
Fla. Stat. § 631.814 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part IV / Section 631.814
631.814 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Plan” means the Florida Health Maintenance Organization Consumer Assistance Plan created by this part.

(2) “Board” means the board of directors of the plan.

(3) “Contractual obligations” means any obligation under covered health care policies.

(4) “Covered policy” means any policy or contract issued by an HMO for health care services.

(5) “Date of insolvency” means the effective date of an order of liquidation entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(6) “Health care services” means comprehensive health care services as defined in s. 641.19.

(7) “HMO” means a health maintenance organization possessing a valid certificate of authority issued by the office pursuant to part I of chapter 641.

(8) “Insolvent HMO” means an HMO against which an order of rehabilitation or liquidation has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, with the department appointed as receiver, even if such order has not become final by the exhaustion of appellate reviews.

(9) “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or voluntary organization.

(10) “Subscriber” means any resident of this state who is enrolled for benefits provided by an HMO and who makes premium payments or for whom premium payments are made.

History: ss. 1, 23, ch. 88-388; ss. 103, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 35, ch. 95-211; s. 1365, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 193.6255 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part II / Section 193.6255
193.6255 Applicability of duties of property appraisers and clerks of the court pursuant to high-water recharge areas.
Status: in_force

The amendments to ss. 193.625 and 194.037 by this act, insofar as they impose duties on property appraisers and on clerks of the court, apply only to the unincorporated area within those counties that adopt an ordinance under s. 193.625(5). A municipality located in any county that adopts such an ordinance may include all eligible property for high-water recharge classification by ordinance adopted by the municipality’s governing body.

History: s. 9, ch. 96-204.
Fla. Stat. § 817.311 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.311
817.311 Unlawful use of badges, etc.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who shall wear or display a badge, button, insignia or other emblem, or shall use the name of or claim to be a member of any benevolent, fraternal, social, humane, or charitable organization, which organization is entitled to the exclusive use of such name and such badge, button, insignia or emblem either in the identical form or in such near resemblance thereto as to be a colorable imitation thereof, unless such person is entitled so to do under the laws, rules and regulations of such organization, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) This section shall be cumulative to any and all laws now in force in the state.

History: s. 1, ch. 25025, 1949; s. 863, ch. 71-136; s. 91, ch. 2018-110.
Fla. Stat. § 775.04 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 775 / Section 775.04
775.04 What penal acts or omissions not public offenses.
Status: in_force

Acts or omissions to which a pecuniary penalty is attached, recoverable by action by a person for his or her own use or for the use, in whole or in part, of the state or of a county or a public body, or of a corporation, are not public offenses within the meaning of these statutes.

History: RS 2349; GS 3173; RGS 5002; CGL 7101; s. 1184, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 194.231 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 194 / Part II / Section 194.231
194.231 Parties in suits relating to distribution, etc., of funds to counties, etc.
Status: in_force

(1) No court shall hereafter enter any interlocutory or final order, decree, or judgment in any case involving the validity or constitutionality of any law relating to the distribution, apportionment, or allocation of any state excise or other taxes equally to the several counties in this state under such law, until it shall be made to appear of record in the case that the party to the cause seeking such order, decree, or judgment has duly served upon the chairperson of the board of county commissioners or the chairperson of the school board of each of the counties of this state or upon both such chairpersons of said boards, depending upon whether one or both of said boards has an interest in the subject matter, written notice of the pendency of the case and thereafter of all hearings of all applications or motions for such orders, decrees of judgments in such cases, at least 5 days before all hearings.

(2) Such notice shall state the time, place and date of each such hearing and adjournments thereof, and shall be accompanied by copy of the complaint and petition, motion or application for any such order, decree, or judgment and the exhibits thereto attached, if any; and upon such service such boards of such counties having an interest in the subject matter of the case shall forthwith be and become parties to the cause, and shall be by order of the court properly aligned as parties plaintiff or defendant.

History: s. 1, ch. 19029, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 1279(110-f); s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55; s. 1, ch. 69-300; s. 984, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 296.32 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 296 / Part II / Section 296.32
296.32 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this part is to provide for the establishment of basic standards for the operation of veterans’ nursing homes for eligible veterans and the spouses or surviving spouses of such veterans who are in need of such services.

History: s. 14, ch. 92-80; s. 4, ch. 2002-298; s. 4, ch. 2024-250.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1807 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1807
617.1807 Conversion to corporation not for profit; authority of circuit judge.
Status: in_force

If the circuit judge to whom the petition and proposed articles of incorporation are presented finds that the petition and proposed articles are in proper form, he or she shall approve the articles of incorporation and endorse his or her approval thereon; such approval shall provide that all of the property of the petitioning corporation shall become the property of the successor corporation not for profit, subject to all indebtedness and liabilities of the petitioning corporation. The articles of incorporation with such endorsements thereupon shall be sent to the Department of State, which shall, upon receipt thereof and upon payment of all taxes due the state by the petitioning corporation, if any, issue a certificate showing the receipt of the articles of incorporation with the endorsement of approval thereon and of the payment of all taxes to the state. Upon payment of the filing fees specified in s. 617.0122, the Department of State shall file the articles of incorporation, and from thenceforth the petitioning corporation shall become a corporation not for profit under the name adopted in the articles of incorporation and subject to all the rights, powers, immunities, duties, and liabilities of corporations not for profit under state law, and its rights, powers, immunities, duties, and liabilities as a corporation for profit shall cease and determine.

History: s. 125, ch. 90-179; s. 103, ch. 97-102; s. 23, ch. 2024-265.
Fla. Stat. § 112.535 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part VI / Section 112.535
112.535 Construction.
Status: in_force

The provisions of chapter 93-19, Laws of Florida, shall not be construed to restrict or otherwise limit the discretion of the sheriff to take any disciplinary action, without limitation, against a deputy sheriff, including the demotion, reprimand, suspension, or dismissal thereof, nor to limit the right of the sheriff to appoint deputy sheriffs or to withdraw their appointment as provided in chapter 30. Neither shall the provisions of chapter 93-19, Laws of Florida, be construed to grant collective bargaining rights to deputy sheriffs or to provide them with a property interest or continued expectancy in their appointment as a deputy sheriff.

History: s. 6, ch. 93-19.
Fla. Stat. § 741.283 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 741 / Section 741.283
741.283 Minimum term of imprisonment for domestic violence.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), if a person is adjudicated guilty of a crime of domestic violence, as defined in s. 741.28, and the person has intentionally caused bodily harm to another person, the court shall order the person to serve a minimum of 10 days in the county jail for a first offense, 15 days for a second offense, and 20 days for a third or subsequent offense as part of the sentence imposed, unless the court sentences the person to a nonsuspended period of incarceration in a state correctional facility. (b) If a person is adjudicated guilty of a crime of domestic violence, as defined in s. 741.28, and the person has intentionally caused bodily harm to another person, and the crime of domestic violence takes place in the presence of a child under 16 years of age who is a family or household member, as defined in s. 741.28, of the victim or the perpetrator, the court shall order the person to serve a minimum of 15 days in the county jail for a first offense, 20 days for a second offense, and 30 days for a third or subsequent offense as part of the sentence imposed, unless the court sentences the person to a nonsuspended period of incarceration in a state correctional facility.

(2) This section does not preclude the court from sentencing the person to probation, community control, or an additional period of incarceration.

History: s. 3, ch. 2001-50; s. 2, ch. 2017-156.
Fla. Stat. § 381.0022 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.0022
381.0022 Sharing confidential or exempt information.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Families may share confidential information or information exempt from disclosure under chapter 119 on any individual who is or has been the subject of a program within the jurisdiction of each agency. Information so exchanged remains confidential or exempt as provided by law.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Health may share confidential information or information exempt from disclosure under chapter 119 on any individual who is or has been a Medicaid recipient and is or was the subject of a program within the jurisdiction of the Department of Health, for the purpose of requesting, receiving, or auditing payment for services. Information so exchanged remains confidential or exempt as provided by law.

History: s. 18, ch. 98-191; s. 55, ch. 99-397; s. 62, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 373.45931 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part IV / Section 373.45931
373.45931 Alligator Alley tolls; Everglades and Florida Bay restoration.
Status: in_force

The South Florida Water Management District is authorized to expend funds from Alligator Alley tolls which have been deposited in the Everglades Fund of the South Florida Water Management District to fund restoration activities for the Everglades and Florida Bay.

History: s. 8, ch. 94-115.
Fla. Stat. § 440.205 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 440 / Section 440.205
440.205 Coercion of employees.
Status: in_force

No employer shall discharge, threaten to discharge, intimidate, or coerce any employee by reason of such employee’s valid claim for compensation or attempt to claim compensation under the Workers’ Compensation Law.

History: s. 17, ch. 79-40; s. 43, ch. 89-289; s. 56, ch. 90-201; s. 52, ch. 91-1.
Fla. Stat. § 322.32 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.32
322.32 Unlawful use of license.
Status: in_force

It is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person:

(1) To display, cause or permit to be displayed, or have in his or her possession any canceled, revoked, suspended, or disqualified driver license knowing that such license has been canceled, revoked, suspended, or disqualified. (a) The element of knowledge is satisfied if: 1. The person has been cited as provided in s. 322.34(1), and any cancellation, revocation, or suspension in effect at that time remains in effect; or 2. The person admits to knowledge of the cancellation, suspension, or revocation; or 3. The person received notice as provided in paragraph (c). (b) In any proceeding for a violation of this section, a court may consider evidence, other than that specified in paragraph (a), that a person knowingly possessed a canceled, suspended, or revoked driver license. (c) Any judgment or order rendered by a court or adjudicatory body or any uniform traffic citation that cancels, suspends, or revokes a person’s driver license must contain a provision notifying the person that his or her driver license or driving privilege has been canceled, suspended, or revoked.

(2) To lend his or her driver license to any other person or knowingly permit the use thereof by another.

(3) To display, or represent as his or her own, any driver license not issued to him or her.

(4) To fail or refuse to surrender to the department or to any law enforcement officer, upon lawful demand, any driver license in his or her possession that has been suspended, revoked, disqualified, or canceled.

(5) To permit any unlawful use of a driver license issued to him or her.

(6) To apply for, obtain, or cause to be issued to him or her two or more photographic driver licenses which are in different names. The issuance of such licenses shall be prima facie evidence that the licensee has violated the provisions of this section unless the issuance was in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

(7) To do any act forbidden, or fail to perform any act required, by this chapter.

History: s. 44, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8135(59); s. 44, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 213, ch. 71-136; s. 25, ch. 78-394; s. 2, ch. 84-91; s. 24, ch. 89-282; s. 419, ch. 95-148; s. 3, ch. 97-206; s. 39, ch. 97-300.
Fla. Stat. § 770.08 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 770 / Section 770.08
770.08 Limitation on recovery of damages.
Status: in_force

No person shall have more than one choice of venue for damages for libel founded upon a single publication or exhibition or utterance, as described in s. 770.05, and upon his or her election in any one of his or her choices of venue, then the person shall be bound to recover there all damages allowed him or her.

History: s. 4, ch. 67-52; s. 1179, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 744.1096 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part I / Section 744.1096
744.1096 Domicile of ward.
Status: in_force

The domicile of a resident ward is the county where the ward resides.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 5, ch. 75-222; s. 14, ch. 89-96; s. 5, ch. 2016-40.
Fla. Stat. § 212.0598 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 212 / Section 212.0598
212.0598 Special provisions; air carriers.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, any air carrier utilizing mileage apportionment for corporate income tax purposes in this state pursuant to chapter 220 may elect, upon the conditions prescribed in subsection (4), to be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter on tangible personal property according to the provisions of this section.

(2) The basis of the tax shall be the ratio of Florida mileage to total mileage as determined pursuant to chapter 220 and this section. The ratio shall be determined at the close of the carrier’s preceding fiscal year. However, during the fiscal year in which the air carrier begins initial operations in this state, the carrier may determine its mileage apportionment factor based on an estimated ratio of anticipated revenue miles in this state to anticipated total revenue miles. In such cases, the air carrier shall pay additional tax or apply for a refund based on the actual ratio for that year. The applicable ratio shall be applied each month to the carrier’s total systemwide gross purchases of tangible personal property and services otherwise taxable in Florida.

(3) It is the legislative intent that air carriers are hereby determined to be susceptible to a distinct and separate classification for taxation under the provisions of this chapter, if the provisions of this section are met.

(4) The election provided for in this section shall not be allowed unless the purchaser makes a written request, in a manner prescribed by the Department of Revenue, to be taxed under the provisions of subsection (1), and such person registers with the Department of Revenue as a dealer and extends to his or her vendor at the time of purchase, if required to do so, a certificate stating that the item or items to be partially exempted are for the exclusive use designated herein.

(5) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter to the contrary, any air carrier eligible for the election provided in subsection (1) which does not so elect shall be subject to the tax imposed by this chapter on the purchase or use of tangible personal property purchased or used in this state, as well as other taxes imposed herein.

History: s. 8, ch. 87-101; s. 19, ch. 87-548; s. 2, ch. 88-3; s. 2, ch. 89-529; s. 7, ch. 90-203; s. 88, ch. 91-112; s. 1113, ch. 95-147; s. 4, ch. 97-99; s. 4, ch. 98-141; s. 42, ch. 2025-208.
Fla. Stat. § 627.705 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part X / Section 627.705
627.705 Return of unearned premium on overinsured personal property.
Status: in_force

In the event of a total loss or destruction of any personal property on which the amount of the appraised or agreed loss is less than the total amount insured thereon, the insurer shall return to the insured the unearned premium for the excess of insurance over the appraised or agreed loss, to be paid at the same time and in the same manner as the loss shall be paid; and the unearned premium shall be a just and legal claim against the insurer.

History: s. 609, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 541, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 343.52 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 343 / Part I / Section 343.52
343.52 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Area served” means Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. However, this area may be expanded by mutual consent of the authority and the board of county commissioners of Monroe County. The authority may not expand into any additional counties without the department’s prior written approval.

(2) “Authority” means the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.

(3) “Board” means the governing body of the authority.

(4) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

(5) “Feeder transit services” means a transit system that transports passengers to or from stations within or across counties.

(6) “Member” means the individuals constituting the board.

(7) “Transit facilities” means property, avenues of access, equipment, or buildings built and installed in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties which are required to support a transit system.

(8) “Transit system” means a system used for the transportation of people and goods by means of, without limitation, a street railway, an elevated railway having a fixed guideway, a commuter railroad, a subway, motor vehicles, or motor buses, and includes a complete system of tracks, stations, and rolling stock necessary to effectuate passenger service to or from the surrounding regional municipalities.

History: s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 2, ch. 2003-159; s. 62, ch. 2012-174; s. 10, ch. 2017-42; s. 3, ch. 2017-138.