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Fla. Stat. § 562.111 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.111
562.111 Possession of alcoholic beverages by persons under age 21 prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years, except a person employed under the provisions of s. 562.13 acting in the scope of her or his employment, to have in her or his possession alcoholic beverages, except that nothing contained in this subsection shall preclude the employment of any person 18 years of age or older in the sale, preparation, or service of alcoholic beverages in licensed premises in any establishment licensed by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco or the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 562.45, any person under the age of 21 who is convicted of a violation of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; however, any person under the age of 21 who has been convicted of a violation of this subsection and who is thereafter convicted of a further violation of this subsection is, upon conviction of the further offense, guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) The prohibition in this section against the possession of alcoholic beverages does not apply to the tasting of alcoholic beverages by a student who is at least 18 years of age, who is tasting the alcoholic beverages as part of the student’s required curriculum at a postsecondary educational institution that is institutionally accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and that is licensed or exempt from licensure pursuant to the provisions of chapter 1005 or is a public postsecondary education institution; if the student is enrolled in the college and is tasting the alcoholic beverages only for instructional purposes during classes that are part of such a curriculum; if the student is allowed only to taste, but not consume or imbibe, the alcoholic beverages; and if the alcoholic beverages at all times remain in the possession and control of authorized instructional personnel of the college who are 21 years of age or older.

History: s. 2, ch. 57-327; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 50, ch. 77-121; s. 3, ch. 80-74; s. 3, ch. 85-285; s. 4, ch. 90-265; s. 859, ch. 97-103; s. 2, ch. 2002-7; s. 68, ch. 2003-1; s. 24, ch. 2019-167.
Fla. Stat. § 298.47 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.47
298.47 Supervisors may issue bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) The board of supervisors may, if in their judgment it seems best, issue bonds not to exceed 90 percent of the total amount of the non-ad valorem assessments, exclusive of the amount for interest, levied under the provisions of s. 298.305, in denominations of not less than $100, bearing interest from date at rate as provided by general law, payable semiannually, to mature at annual intervals within 30 years, commencing after a period of years not later than 10 years, to be determined by the board of supervisors, both principal and interest payable at some convenient banking house or trust company’s office to be named in said bonds, which said bonds shall be signed by the president of the board of supervisors, attested with the seal of said district and by the signature of the secretary of the said board. Section 12, Art. VII of the State Constitution shall be complied with as to all such bonds as are within its purview. All of said bonds shall be executed and delivered to the treasurer of said district, who shall sell the same in such quantities and at such dates as the board of supervisors may deem necessary to meet the payments for the works and improvements in the district. Said treasurer shall, at the time of the receipt by him or her of said bonds, execute and deliver to the president of the board of said district, a bond with good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the said board of supervisors, conditioned that the treasurer shall account for and pay over, as required by law and as ordered to do by said board of supervisors, any and all money received by him or her on the sale of such bonds, or any of them, and that the treasurer will only sell and deliver such bonds to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, under and according to the terms herein prescribed, and that the treasurer will return, duly canceled, any and all bonds not sold to the board of supervisors when ordered by said board so to do, which said surety bond shall remain in the custody of the said president of said board of supervisors, who shall produce the same for inspection or for use as evidence whenever and wherever legally requested so to do.

(2) The aforesaid bond of said treasurer may, if the said board shall so direct, be furnished by a surety or bonding company, which may be approved by said board of supervisors; provided, if it should be deemed more expedient to the board of supervisors, as to money derived from the sale of bonds issued, said board may, by resolution, select some suitable bank or banks, or other depository, as temporary treasurer or treasurers, to hold and disburse said moneys on the orders of the board as the work progresses, until such fund is exhausted or transferred to the treasurer by order of the said board of supervisors.

History: s. 41, ch. 6458, 1913; RGS 1138; s. 1, ch. 9129, 1923; s. 3, ch. 12040, 1927; CGL 1493; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 15, ch. 69-216; s. 20, ch. 72-291; s. 270, ch. 95-148; s. 23, ch. 97-40.
Fla. Stat. § 166.042 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 166 / Part I / Section 166.042
166.042 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the legislative intent that the repeal by chapter 73-129, Laws of Florida, of chapters 167, 168, 169, 172, 174, 176, 178, 181, 183, and 184 of Florida Statutes shall not be interpreted to limit or restrict the powers of municipal officials, but shall be interpreted as a recognition of constitutional powers. It is, further, the legislative intent to recognize residual constitutional home rule powers in municipal government, and the Legislature finds that this can best be accomplished by the removal of legislative direction from the statutes. It is, further, the legislative intent that municipalities shall continue to exercise all powers heretofore conferred on municipalities by the chapters enumerated above, but shall hereafter exercise those powers at their own discretion, subject only to the terms and conditions which they choose to prescribe.

(2) Nothing contained in s. 5, chapter 73-129, Laws of Florida, shall be interpreted to impair any claim against a municipality or to affect the validity of any bonds or obligations issued under authority of any of the chapters enumerated in subsection (1).

History: s. 5, ch. 73-129.
Fla. Stat. § 744.372 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VI / Section 744.372
744.372 Judicial review of guardianships.
Status: in_force

The court retains jurisdiction over all guardianships. The court shall review the appropriateness and extent of a guardianship annually and:

(1) If an objection to the terms of the guardianship report has been filed pursuant to s. 744.367;

(2) If interim review has been requested under s. 744.3715;

(3) If a person, including the ward, has filed a suggestion of increased capacity; or

(4) If the guardianship report has not been received and the guardian has failed to respond to a show cause order.

History: s. 57, ch. 89-96; s. 42, ch. 90-271.
Fla. Stat. § 744.2111 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part II / Section 744.2111
744.2111 Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

(1) A complaint and any information held by the Department of Elderly Affairs as part of the investigative process are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until the investigation is completed or ceases to be active. An investigation is considered active as long as the department is continuing with a reasonable, good faith belief that the investigation may lead to a finding that a guardian has violated the standards of practice established by the Office of Public and Professional Guardians.

(2) Once an investigation is completed or ceases to be active, the following information held by the department shall remain confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution: (a) Personal identifying information of a complainant or ward. (b) All personal health and financial records of a ward. (c) All photographs and video recordings of a complainant or ward.

(3) This section does not prohibit the department from providing such information: (a) To any law enforcement agency; (b) To any other regulatory agency in the performance of its official duties and responsibilities; (c) To the clerk of the circuit court under s. 744.368; or (d) Pursuant to a court order.

(4) The exemption under this section applies to all documents received by the department in connection with a complaint before, on, or after July 1, 2017.

History: s. 1, ch. 2017-176; s. 1, ch. 2022-45; s. 123, ch. 2023-8.
Fla. Stat. § 20.181 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 20 / Section 20.181
20.181 Federal Grants Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of Commerce.

(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-21; s. 41, ch. 2011-142; s. 2, ch. 2013-7; s. 9, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 647.08 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 647 / Section 647.08
647.08 Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules to administer this chapter.

History: s. 22, ch. 2020-63.
Fla. Stat. § 274.07 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 274 / Section 274.07
274.07 Authorizing and recording the disposal of property.
Status: in_force

Authority for the disposal of property shall be recorded in the minutes of the governmental unit. The disposal of property within the purview of s. 274.02 shall be recorded in the records required by that section.

History: s. 7, ch. 59-163.
Fla. Stat. § 110.1156 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part I / Section 110.1156
110.1156 Export of goods, commodities, and things of value to foreign countries that support international terrorism; prohibited documentation.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “state agency” means any official, officer, commission, board, authority, council, committee, or department of the executive branch of state government.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state agency may not issue a certificate of free sale, export certification report, certificate of good manufacturing practices, permit, registration, license, or certification of any kind for any good, commodity, or thing of value to be exported to a foreign country if the United States Secretary of State, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. App. s. 2405(j), 22 U.S.C. s. 2371(a), or 22 U.S.C. s. 2780(d), determines that the government of that country has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-133.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6844 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part IX / Section 627.6844
627.6844 Replacement rules.
Status: in_force

Group-to-group consolidations are exempt from any rule of the commission relating to the replacement of existing life or health insurance. Sections 627.6841-627.6845 do not create an exemption from any such rule for consolidations that involve individual policies.

History: s. 76, ch. 92-318; s. 1181, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 620.8403 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part II / Section 620.8403
620.8403 Partner’s rights and duties with respect to information.
Status: in_force

(1) A partnership shall keep its books and records, if any, at the chief executive office of the partnership.

(2) A partnership shall provide partners and their agents and attorneys access to the books and records of the partnership. The partnership shall provide former partners and their agents and attorneys access to books and records pertaining to the period during which they were partners. The right of access provides the opportunity to inspect and copy books and records during ordinary business hours. A partnership may impose a reasonable charge, covering the costs of labor and material, for copies of documents furnished.

(3) Each partner and the partnership shall furnish to a partner, and to the legal representative of a deceased partner or partner under legal disability: (a) Without demand, any information concerning the partnership’s business and affairs reasonably required for the proper exercise of the partner’s rights and duties under the partnership agreement or this act; and (b) Upon demand, any other information concerning the partnership’s business and affairs, except to the extent the demand or the information demanded is unreasonable or otherwise improper under the circumstances.

History: s. 13, ch. 95-242.
Fla. Stat. § 161.71 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part IV / Section 161.71
161.71 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Commission” means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission created in s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution.

(2) “Council” means the Florida Oceans and Coastal Council created by this act.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection.

(4) “Executive director” means the executive director of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

(5) “Oceans” means those waters from the mean high-water line outward to the state’s jurisdictional boundary and those United States waters in which this state has an interest.

(6) “Secretary” means the secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection.

History: s. 1, ch. 2005-166.
Fla. Stat. § 703.10 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 703 / Section 703.10
703.10 Order to show cause; enjoining owners from removing abstracts beyond jurisdiction of court.
Status: in_force

Upon the presentation of such petition to such judge, she or he shall make an order requiring the owner or custodian of such abstracts, copies, minutes, extracts, maps, or plats to appear before her or him at a day by her or him fixed, not less than 10 nor more than 30 days from the date of such order, and show cause why the petition should not be granted, and the said judge shall at the time make an order enjoining the owners or persons in charge of such abstracts, copies, minutes, extracts, maps, or plats from removing the same beyond the jurisdiction of the court pending the litigation.

History: s. 2, ch. 5414, 1905; RGS 3857; CGL 5764; s. 785, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 64.022 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 64 / Part I / Section 64.022
64.022 Venue.
Status: in_force

Partition shall be brought in any county where the lands or any part thereof lie which are the subject matter of the action.

History: s. 1, Mar. 14, 1844; RS 1491; GS 1940; RGS 3203; CGL 4995; s. 19, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 581.187 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 581 / Section 581.187
581.187 Exemptions from s. 581.185.
Status: in_force

All Florida Indians, as defined in s. 285.11, shall be exempt from the prohibitions and penalties of s. 581.185.

History: s. 3, ch. 78-72.
Fla. Stat. § 468.437 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VIII / Section 468.437
468.437 Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 13, 14, ch. 87-343; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 625.77 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part IV / Section 625.77
625.77 Unlawful to sell equity security not owned; delayed delivery.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person reporting securities under s. 625.75 to sell, directly or indirectly, any equity security of a company named in such report if the person or the person’s principal: (a) Does not own the security sold; (b) If owning the security, does not deliver it against such sale within 20 days thereafter; or (c) Does not within 5 days after such sale deposit it in the mails or other usual channels of transportation.

(2) No person shall be deemed to have violated this section if he or she proves that, notwithstanding the exercise of good faith, he or she was unable to make such delivery or deposit within such time.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-18; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 137, 143, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 202, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 338.232 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 338 / Section 338.232
338.232 Continuation of tolls upon provision for payment of bondholders and assumption of maintenance by department.
Status: in_force

When all revenue bonds issued under the provisions of ss. 338.22-338.241 in connection with the turnpike system and the interest on the bonds have been paid, or an amount sufficient to provide for the payment of all such bonds and the interest on the bonds to the maturity of the bonds, or such earlier date on which the bonds may be called, has been set aside in trust for the benefit of the bondholders, the department may assume the maintenance of the turnpike system as part of the State Highway System, except that the turnpike system shall remain subject to sufficient tolls to pay the cost of the maintenance, repair, improvement, and operation of the system and the construction of turnpike projects.

History: s. 24, ch. 28128, 1953; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 122, ch. 71-377; s. 199, ch. 84-309; s. 18, ch. 85-81; s. 76, ch. 85-180; s. 10, ch. 88-286; s. 132, ch. 99-13; s. 97, ch. 99-385.
Fla. Stat. § 373.249 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part II / Section 373.249
373.249 Existing regulatory districts preserved.
Status: in_force

The enactment of this chapter shall not affect any existing water regulatory districts pursuant to chapter 373, or orders issued by said regulatory districts, unless specifically revoked, modified, or amended by such regulatory district or by the department.

History: s. 11, part II, ch. 72-299.
Fla. Stat. § 627.7283 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XI / Section 627.7283
627.7283 Cancellation; return of unearned premium.
Status: in_force

(1) If the insured cancels a policy of motor vehicle insurance, the insurer must mail or electronically transfer the unearned portion of any premium paid within 30 days after the effective date of the policy cancellation or receipt of notice or request for cancellation, whichever is later. This requirement applies to a cancellation initiated by an insured for any reason. However, the insured may elect to apply the unearned portion of any premium paid to unpaid balances of other policies with the same insurer or insurer group.

(2) If an insurer cancels a policy of motor vehicle insurance, the insurer must mail or electronically transfer the unearned premium portion of any premium within 15 days after the effective date of the policy cancellation. However, the insured may elect to apply the unearned portion of any premium paid to unpaid balances of other policies with the same insurer or insurer group.

(3) If the unearned premium is not mailed, electronically transferred, or applied to the unpaid balance of other policies within the applicable period, the insurer must pay to the insured 8 percent interest on the amount due. If the unearned premium is not mailed or electronically transferred within 45 days after the applicable period, the insured may bring an action against the insurer pursuant to s. 624.155.

(4) If the insured cancels, the insurer may retain up to 10 percent of the unearned premium and must refund at least 90 percent of the unearned premium. If the insurer cancels, the insurer must refund 100 percent of the unearned premium. Cancellation is without prejudice to any claim originating prior to the effective date of the cancellation. For purposes of this section, unearned premiums must be computed on a pro rata basis.

(5) The insurer must refund 100 percent of the unearned premium if the insured is a servicemember, as defined in s. 250.01, who cancels because he or she is called to active duty or transferred by the United States Armed Forces to a location where the insurance is not required. The insurer may require a servicemember to submit either a copy of the official military orders or a written verification signed by the servicemember’s commanding officer to support the refund authorized under this subsection. If the insurer cancels, the insurer must refund 100 percent of the unearned premium. Cancellation is without prejudice to any claim originating prior to the effective date of the cancellation. For purposes of this section, unearned premiums must be computed on a pro rata basis.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-262; s. 2, ch. 87-50; ss. 82, 114, ch. 92-318; s. 7, ch. 2002-282; s. 18, ch. 2003-72; s. 9, ch. 2014-103; s. 3, ch. 2016-133; s. 27, ch. 2022-183.
Fla. Stat. § 938.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 938 / Part I / Section 938.03
938.03 Crimes Compensation Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being convicted of or adjudicated delinquent for, any felony, misdemeanor, delinquent act, or criminal traffic offense under the laws of this state or the violation of any municipal or county ordinance which adopts by reference any misdemeanor under state law, shall pay as an additional cost in the case, in addition and prior to any other cost required to be imposed by law, the sum of $50. Any person whose adjudication is withheld shall also be assessed such cost.

(2) These costs shall not be waived by the court.

(3) In the event that the individual has been ordered to pay restitution in accordance with s. 775.089, costs referenced in this section shall be included in a judgment.

(4) The clerk of the court shall collect and forward $49 of each $50 collected to the Department of Revenue, to be deposited in the Crimes Compensation Trust Fund. The clerk shall retain the remaining $1 of each $50 collected as an additional cost by the clerk’s office.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-452; s. 311, ch. 79-400; s. 15, ch. 80-146; s. 1, ch. 82-222; s. 3, ch. 83-319; s. 7, ch. 85-250; s. 7, ch. 85-326; s. 13, ch. 92-107; s. 23, ch. 92-287; s. 14, ch. 94-342; s. 4, ch. 97-271; s. 20, ch. 2001-122; s. 123, ch. 2003-402.
Fla. Stat. § 403.5063 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part II / Section 403.5063
403.5063 Notice of intent to file application.
Status: in_force

(1) To expedite the processing of the application which may be filed subsequently, the applicant for a proposed power plant may file a notice of intent to file an application with the department.

(2) The department shall establish, by rule, a procedure by which an applicant, after public notice, may enter into binding written agreements with the department and other affected agencies as to the scope, quantity, and level of information to be provided in the application, as well as the methods to be used in providing such information and the nature of the supporting documents to be included in the application.

History: s. 6, ch. 81-131.
Fla. Stat. § 381.0201 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.0201
381.0201 Technical and support services.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish certain technical and support programs to enable the county health departments and other public or private agencies to carry out the public health mission. These programs shall include, but not be limited to, laboratory, pharmacy, vital statistics, and emergency medical services.

History: s. 44, ch. 91-297; s. 44, ch. 97-101.