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Fla. Stat. § 106.0701 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.0701
106.0701 Solicitation of contributions on behalf of s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) organizations; reporting requirements; civil penalty; exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, members of the Cabinet, state legislators, or candidates for such offices who directly or indirectly solicit, cause to be solicited, or accept any contribution on behalf of an organization that is exempt from taxation under s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, which such individuals, in whole or in part, establish, maintain, or control, shall file a statement with the division within 5 days after commencing such activity on behalf of the organization. The statement shall contain the following information: (a) The name of the person acting on behalf of the organization. (b) The name and type of the organization. (c) A description of the relationship between the person and the organization.

(2) Failure to timely file the statement shall subject the person to a civil penalty of $50 per day for each late day, payable from the personal funds of the violator.

(3) Upon filing a statement with the division, an individual subject to the requirements of subsection (1) shall promptly create a public website that contains a mission statement and the names of persons associated with the organization. The address of the website shall be reported to the division within 5 business days after the website is created.

(4) All contributions received shall be disclosed on the website within 5 business days after deposit, together with the name, address, and occupation of the donor. All expenditures by the organization shall be individually disclosed on the website within 5 business days after being made.

(5) The filing requirements of subsection (1) do not apply to an individual acting on behalf of his or her own campaign, a political party, or an affiliated party committee of which the individual is a member.

History: s. 6, ch. 2006-300; ss. 10, 30, ch. 2011-6; HJR 7105, 2011 Regular Session.
Fla. Stat. § 607.15092 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.15092
607.15092 Delivery of notice or other communication.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, permissible means of delivery of a notice or other communication includes delivery by hand, the United States Postal Service, a commercial delivery service, and electronic transmission, all as more particularly described in s. 607.0141.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), delivery to the department is effective only when a notice or other communication is received by the department.

(3) If a check is mailed to the department for payment of an annual report fee or the annual supplemental fee required under s. 607.193, the check shall be deemed to have been received by the department as of the postmark date appearing on the envelope or package transmitting the check if the envelope or package is received by the department.

History: s. 208, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 122.09 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 122 / Section 122.09
122.09 Disability retirement; medical examinations.
Status: in_force

Whenever any officer or employee of the state or county of the state has service credit as such officer or employee for 10 years within the contemplation of this law, the last 5 years of which, except for a single break not to exceed 1 year, must be continuous, unbroken service and who is regularly contributing to the State and County Officers and Employees’ Retirement Trust Fund and shall while holding such office or employment become permanently and totally disabled, physically or mentally, or both, from rendering useful and efficient service as such officer or employee, such officer or employee may retire from his or her office or employment, and upon such retirement the officer or employee shall be paid, so long as the permanent and total disability continues, on his or her own monthly requisition, from the State and County Officers and Employees’ Retirement Trust Fund hereinafter established, retirement compensation as provided in s. 122.08; provided that no officer or employee retiring under this section shall receive less than 50 percent of his or her average final compensation not to exceed $75. No officer or employee of the state and county of the state shall be permitted to retire under the provisions of this section until examined by a duly qualified physician or surgeon or board of physicians and surgeons, to be selected by the Governor for that purpose, and found to be disabled in the degree and in the manner specified in this section. Any officer or employee retiring under this section shall be examined periodically by a duly qualified physician or surgeon or board of physicians and surgeons to be selected by the Governor for that purpose and paid from the retirement trust fund herein provided for, at such time as the Department of Management Services shall direct to determine if such total disability has continued and in the event it be disclosed by said examination that said total disability has ceased to exist, then such officer or employee shall forthwith cease to be paid benefits under this section. Reference to s. 122.08 is for the purpose of computing benefits only. Any person heretofore retired under this section shall be eligible to qualify for the minimum benefits provided herein; however, minimum benefits shall not be paid retroactively.

History: s. 10, ch. 29801, 1955; s. 4, ch. 57-364; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 2, 3, ch. 67-371; s. 1, ch. 69-121; s. 1, ch. 69-326; ss. 31, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 14, ch. 92-122; s. 64, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 787, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 636.238 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part II / Section 636.238
636.238 Penalties for violation of this part.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who willfully violates any provision of this part commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) A person who operates as or willfully aids and abets another operating as a discount plan organization in violation of s. 636.204(1) commits a felony punishable as provided for in s. 624.401(4)(b), as if the unlicensed discount plan organization were an unauthorized insurer, and the fees, dues, charges, or other consideration collected from the members by the unlicensed discount plan organization or marketer were insurance premium.

(3) A person who collects fees for purported membership in a discount plan but purposefully fails to provide the promised benefits commits a theft, punishable as provided in s. 812.014.

History: s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 16, ch. 2005-232; s. 28, ch. 2017-112.
Fla. Stat. § 408.043 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 408 / Part I / Section 408.043
408.043 Special provisions.
Status: in_force

(1) HOSPICES. — When an application is made for a certificate of need to establish or to expand a hospice, the need for such hospice shall be determined on the basis of the need for and availability of hospice services in the community. The formula on which the certificate of need is based shall discourage regional monopolies and promote competition. The inpatient hospice care component of a hospice which is a freestanding facility, or a part of a facility, which is primarily engaged in providing inpatient care and related services and is not licensed as a health care facility shall also be required to obtain a certificate of need. Provision of hospice care by any current provider of health care is a significant change in service and therefore requires a certificate of need for such services.

(2) RURAL HEALTH NETWORKS. — Preference shall be given in the award of a certificate of need to members of certified rural health networks, as provided for in s. 381.0406, subject to the following conditions: (a) Need must be shown pursuant to s. 408.035. (b) The proposed project must: 1. Strengthen health care services in rural areas through partnerships between rural care providers; or 2. Increase access to inpatient health care services for Medicaid recipients or other low-income persons who live in rural areas. (c) No preference shall be given under this section for the establishment of skilled nursing facility services by a hospital.

(3) PRIVATE ACCREDITATION NOT REQUIRED. — Accreditation by any private organization may not be a requirement for the issuance or maintenance of a certificate of need under ss. 408.031-408.045.

History: s. 30, ch. 87-92; s. 15, ch. 91-282; s. 15, ch. 92-33; s. 31, ch. 93-129; s. 8, ch. 97-270; s. 1, ch. 2003-161; s. 11, ch. 2004-383; s. 18, ch. 2019-136.
Fla. Stat. § 339.84 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 339 / Section 339.84
339.84 Workforce development.
Status: in_force

Beginning in the 2023-2024 fiscal year and annually thereafter for 5 years, $5 million shall be allocated from the State Transportation Trust Fund to the workforce development program as provided in s. 334.044(35) to promote career paths in Florida’s road and bridge industry.

History: s. 17, ch. 2023-197.
Fla. Stat. § 253.39 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 253 / Section 253.39
253.39 Surveys approved by chief cadastral surveyor validated.
Status: in_force

All surveys of lands into townships, sections or other regular land divisions, heretofore or hereafter made in this state, and which have or may hereafter be approved by the chief cadastral surveyor for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, together with the field notes, plats, or other accessories pertaining thereto, are validated and confirmed and are official public surveys of this state of equal force, tenor and effect as surveys made by or under the direction of the United States Government.

History: s. 1, ch. 7892, 1919; CGL 1428; s. 1, ch. 61-187; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 290.0066 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 290 / Section 290.0066
290.0066 Revocation of enterprise zone designation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may revoke the designation of an enterprise zone if the department determines that the governing body or bodies: (a) Have failed to make progress in achieving the benchmarks set forth in the strategic plan or measurable goals; or (b) Have not complied substantially with the strategic plan or measurable goals.

(2) The failure to enact and maintain the local fiscal and regulatory incentives committed to and adopted by the governing body or bodies pursuant to s. 290.0057(1)(e) for 2 consecutive calendar years shall result in the automatic termination of enterprise zone designation.

(3) Any action taken to rescind designation is subject to the provisions of chapter 120. Such action may be initiated 90 days after issuing a written letter of warning to the governing body or bodies. Such action shall not act to deny credits or exemptions previously granted or affect any bonds that have been issued.

History: ss. 27, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 126, ch. 96-320; ss. 8, 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 209, ch. 2011-142.
Fla. Stat. § 924.22 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 924 / Section 924.22
924.22 Stay when execution of sentence already commenced.
Status: in_force

A defendant who is in custody and has started serving a sentence before an appeal may elect to continue to serve the sentence during the pendency of the appeal even though the defendant may be eligible for bail.

History: s. 298, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(311); s. 157, ch. 70-339; s. 1557, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 196.1985 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 196 / Section 196.1985
196.1985 Labor organization property exemption.
Status: in_force

Real property owned and used by any labor organization which has a charter from a state or national organization, which property is used predominantly by such organization for educational purposes, is hereby defined as property within the purview of s. 3, Art. VII of the State Constitution and shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation to the extent of such use pursuant to s. 196.192(2). Any portion of such property used for nonexempt purposes may be valued and placed upon the tax rolls separately from any portion entitled to exemption pursuant to this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-459.
Fla. Stat. § 527.15 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 527 / Section 527.15
527.15 Conduct of proceedings; record costs.
Status: in_force

The state’s portion of the cost of the stenographic record and transcription of department proceedings shall be paid out of the General Inspection Trust Fund. Any sums received from parties for copies of the stenographic record shall be deposited by the department into the State Treasury to the credit of such trust fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-158; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 74-296; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 15, 18, 19, ch. 81-175; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 2, ch. 82-6; s. 9, ch. 86-69; ss. 2, 3, ch. 87-34; s. 11, ch. 90-215; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 94-335.
Fla. Stat. § 338.161 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 338 / Section 338.161
338.161 Authority of department or toll agencies to advertise and promote electronic toll collection; expanded uses of electronic toll collection system; authority of department to collect tolls, fares, and fees for private and public entities.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may incur expenses for paid advertising, marketing, and promotion of toll facilities and electronic toll collection products and services. Promotions may include discounts and free products.

(2) The department may receive funds from advertising placed on electronic toll collection products and promotional materials to defray the costs of products and services.

(3) The department or any toll agency created by statute may incur expenses to advertise or promote its electronic toll collection system to consumers on or off the turnpike or toll system.

(4) If the department or toll agency created by statute finds that it can increase nontoll revenues or add convenience or other value for its customers, the department or toll agency may enter into agreements with a private or public entity allowing the use of its electronic toll collection system to pay parking fees for vehicles equipped with a transponder or similar device. The department or toll agency may initiate feasibility studies of other future uses of its electronic toll collection system and make recommendations to the Legislature to authorize such uses.

(5) If the department finds that it can increase nontoll revenues or add convenience or other value for its customers, and if a public or private transportation facility owner agrees that its facility will become interoperable with the department’s electronic toll collection and video billing systems, the department may enter into an agreement with the owner of such facility under which the department uses its electronic toll collection and video billing systems to collect and enforce for the owner tolls, fares, administrative fees, and other applicable charges due in connection with use of the owner’s facility. The department may modify its rules regarding toll collection procedures and the imposition of charges to be applicable to toll facilities that are not part of the turnpike system or otherwise owned by the department. This subsection does not limit the authority of the department under any other law or under any agreement entered into before July 1, 2012.

History: s. 16, ch. 97-280; s. 16, ch. 2000-266; s. 35, ch. 2007-196; s. 24, ch. 2012-128; s. 43, ch. 2012-174; s. 14, ch. 2014-223.
Fla. Stat. § 250.540 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part III / Section 250.540
250.540 Purposes.
Status: in_force

The purposes of this compact are to:

(1) Provide for mutual aid among the party states in the utilization of the National Guard to cope with emergencies.

(2) Permit and encourage a high degree of flexibility in the deployment of National Guard forces in the interest of efficiency.

(3) Maximize the effectiveness of the National Guard in those situations which call for its utilization under this compact.

(4) Provide protection for the rights of National Guard personnel when serving in other states on emergency duty.

History: s. 3, ch. 93-283.
Fla. Stat. § 495.061 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 495 / Section 495.061
495.061 Certificate of registration.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon compliance by the applicant with the requirements of this chapter, the department shall cause a certificate of registration to be issued and delivered to the applicant. The certificate of registration shall be issued under the signature of the Secretary of State and the seal of the state, and it shall show the name and business address and, if a business entity, the place of incorporation or organization, of the person claiming ownership of the mark in this state, the date claimed for the first use of the mark anywhere and the date claimed for the first use of the mark in this state, the class or classes of goods or services and a description of the goods or services on or in connection with which the mark is used, a reproduction of the mark, the registration date and the term of the registration.

(2) Any certificate of registration issued by the department under the provisions hereof or a copy thereof duly certified by the department shall be admissible in evidence as competent and sufficient proof of the registration of such mark in any action or judicial proceedings in any court of this state, and shall be prima facie evidence of the validity of the registration, registrant’s ownership of the mark, and of registrant’s exclusive right to use the mark in this state on or in connection with the goods or services specified in the certificate, subject to any conditions and limitations stated therein.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-58; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 90-222; s. 8, ch. 2006-191.
Fla. Stat. § 220.827 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part IX / Section 220.827
220.827 Collection procedures.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other remedy provided by the laws of this state, if any tax imposed by this chapter is not paid within the time required by this chapter, the department, or someone designated by it, may cause a demand to be made on the taxpayer for the payment thereof. If such tax remains unpaid for 10 days after such demand has been made and no proceedings have been taken to review the same, the department may issue a warrant directed to any sheriff or other person authorized to serve process, commanding said sheriff or other person to levy upon and sell the real and personal property of the taxpayer found within his or her jurisdiction for the payment of the amount thereof, including penalties, interest, and the cost of executing the warrant. Such warrant shall be returned to the department together with the money collected by virtue thereof within the time therein specified, which shall not be less than 20 nor more than 90 days from the date of the warrant. The sheriff or other person to whom such a warrant shall be directed shall proceed upon the same in all respects and with like effect as is prescribed by law for executions issued against property upon judgments of record, and shall be entitled to the same fees for his or her services in executing the warrant, to be collected in the same manner. No proceedings for a levy under this section shall be commenced more than 20 years after the filing of the notice of lien under the provisions of this part.

(2) Whenever an execution or writ of attachment issued from any court for the enforcement or collection of any tax liability created by this chapter shall be levied by any sheriff or other authorized person upon any personal property, and such property shall be claimed to be exempt from execution or attachment by any person other than the defendant in the execution or attachment, then it shall be the duty of the person making such claim to give notice in writing of his or her claim and of his or her intention to prosecute the same to the sheriff or other person within 10 days after the making of said levy. The giving of such notice shall be a condition precedent to any legal action against the sheriff or other authorized person for wrongful levy or seizure or for sale of said property, and any such person who fails to give notice within said time shall be forever barred from bringing any legal action against such sheriff or other person for injury or damages to or conversion of said property.

History: s. 19, ch. 71-359; s. 56, ch. 87-6; s. 33, ch. 87-101; s. 75, ch. 91-112; s. 1192, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 476.134 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 476 / Section 476.134
476.134 Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) Examinations of applicants for licenses as barbers shall be offered not less than four times each year. The examination of applicants for licenses as barbers shall include a written test. The board shall have the authority to adopt rules with respect to the examination of applicants for licensure. The board may provide rules with respect to written examinations in such manner as the board may deem fit.

(2) The board shall adopt rules specifying the areas of competency to be covered by the examination. Such rules shall include the relative weight assigned in grading each area. All areas tested shall be reasonably related to the protection of the public and the applicant’s competency to practice barbering in a manner which will not endanger the public.

(3) The written examination shall be identifiable by number only until completion of the grading process. Each applicant shall be informed of her or his grade on the examination as soon as practicable.

(4) An accurate record of each examination shall be made, and that record shall be kept for reference and inspection following the examination.

History: ss. 12, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 8, 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 7, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 397, ch. 97-103; s. 3, ch. 98-323; s. 19, ch. 2009-195.
Fla. Stat. § 189.01 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 189 / Part I / Section 189.01
189.01 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Special District Accountability Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 89-169; s. 6, ch. 2014-22.
Fla. Stat. § 684.0021 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 684 / Section 684.0021
684.0021 Specific regime for preliminary orders.
Status: in_force

(1) Immediately after the arbitral tribunal makes a determination in respect of an application for a preliminary order, the arbitral tribunal shall give notice to all parties of the request for the interim measure, the application for the preliminary order, the preliminary order, if any, and all other communications. The notice shall include a description of the content of any oral communication between any party and the arbitral tribunal in relation to any such request or application.

(2) At the same time, the arbitral tribunal shall give an opportunity to any party against whom a preliminary order is directed to present its case at the earliest practicable time.

(3) The arbitral tribunal must decide promptly on any objection to the preliminary order.

(4) A preliminary order expires 20 days after the date on which it was issued by the arbitral tribunal. However, the arbitral tribunal may issue an interim measure adopting or modifying the preliminary order after the party against whom the preliminary order is directed is given notice and an opportunity to present its case.

(5) A preliminary order is binding on the parties but is not enforceable by a court. Such a preliminary order does not constitute an award.

History: s. 22, ch. 2010-60.
Fla. Stat. § 35.01 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 35 / Section 35.01
35.01 District courts of appeal; districts.
Status: in_force

Six district courts of appeal are created, and the state is divided into six appellate districts of contiguous circuits.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-248; s. 1, ch. 65-294; s. 1, ch. 79-413; s. 4, ch. 2022-163.