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Fla. Stat. § 709.2401 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 709 / Part II / Section 709.2401
709.2401 Relation to electronic signatures in federal law.
Status: in_force

This part modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede s. 101(c) of that act, or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in s. 103(b) of that act.

History: s. 30, ch. 2011-210.
Fla. Stat. § 98.0755 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 98 / Section 98.0755
98.0755 Appeal of determination of ineligibility.
Status: in_force

Appeal of the supervisor’s determination of ineligibility pursuant to s. 98.075(7) may be taken to the circuit court in and for the county where the person was registered. Notice of appeal must be filed within the time and in the manner provided by the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure and acts as supersedeas. Trial in the circuit court is de novo and governed by the rules of that court. Unless the person can show that his or her name was erroneously or illegally removed from the statewide voter registration system, or that he or she is indigent, the person must bear the costs of the trial in the circuit court. Otherwise, the cost of the appeal must be paid by the supervisor of elections.

History: s. 21, ch. 2005-278.
Fla. Stat. § 384.30 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 384 / Section 384.30
384.30 Minors’ consent to treatment.
Status: in_force

(1) The department and its authorized representatives, each physician licensed to practice medicine under the provisions of chapter 458 or chapter 459, each health care professional licensed under the provisions of part I of chapter 464 who is acting pursuant to the scope of his or her license, and each public or private hospital, clinic, or other health facility may examine and provide treatment for sexually transmissible diseases to any minor, if the physician, health care professional, or facility is qualified to provide such treatment. The consent of the parents or guardians of a minor is not a prerequisite for an examination or treatment.

(2) The fact of consultation, examination, and treatment of a minor for a sexually transmissible disease is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and shall not be divulged in any direct or indirect manner, such as sending a bill for services rendered to a parent or guardian, except as provided in s. 384.29.

History: s. 90, ch. 86-220; s. 8, ch. 90-344; s. 12, ch. 93-227; s. 682, ch. 95-148; s. 200, ch. 96-406; s. 90, ch. 2000-318.
Fla. Stat. § 112.665 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part VII / Section 112.665
112.665 Duties of Department of Management Services.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Management Services shall: (a) Gather, catalog, and maintain complete, computerized data information on all public employee retirement systems or plans in the state based upon a review of audits, reports, and other data pertaining to the systems or plans; (b) Receive and comment upon all actuarial reviews of retirement systems or plans maintained by units of local government; (c) Cooperate with local retirement systems or plans on matters of mutual concern and provide technical assistance to units of local government in the assessment and revision of retirement systems or plans; (d) Annually issue, by January 1, a report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which details division activities, findings, and recommendations concerning all governmental retirement systems. The report may include legislation proposed to carry out such recommendations; (e) Provide a fact sheet for each participating local government defined benefit pension plan which summarizes the plan’s actuarial status. The fact sheet should provide a summary of the plan’s most current actuarial data, minimum funding requirements as a percentage of pay, and a 5-year history of funded ratios. The fact sheet must include a brief explanation of each element in order to maximize the transparency of the local government plans. The fact sheet must also contain the information specified in s. 112.664(1). These documents shall be posted on the department’s website. Plan sponsors that have websites must provide a link to the department’s website; (f) Annually issue, by January 1, a report to the Special District Accountability Program of the Department of Commerce which includes the participation in and compliance of special districts with the local government retirement system provisions in s. 112.63 and the state-administered retirement system provisions specified in part I of chapter 121; and (g) Adopt reasonable rules to administer this part.

(2) The department may subpoena actuarial witnesses, review books and records, hold hearings, and take testimony. A witness shall have the right to be accompanied by counsel.

History: s. 19, ch. 79-183; s. 7, ch. 84-254; s. 34, ch. 89-169; s. 49, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 24, ch. 94-249; s. 24, ch. 99-255; s. 14, ch. 2000-169; s. 46, ch. 2011-142; s. 3, ch. 2011-216; s. 4, ch. 2013-100; s. 60, ch. 2014-22; s. 15, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 617.2004 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.2004
617.2004 Extinct churches and religious societies; property.
Status: in_force

Property, both real and personal, belonging to or held in trust for any church or any religious society belonging to any religious denomination in this state that has or shall become extinct, shall vest in and become the property of that denomination of which such church or religious society is a member. However, this section shall not affect the title to any property that is now held by any of the denominational associations or organizations of the state, and this section shall not affect the reversionary interest of any person in such property or any valid lien thereon.

History: s. 119, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 506.28 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 506 / Section 506.28
506.28 Sending marked field boxes or other specified containers out of state; penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall take or send out of the state, or cause to be taken or sent out of the state, any field box, pallet, crate, container, or receptacle so registered or branded as herein provided without the permission of the owner thereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 9, ch. 16018, 1933; s. 9, ch. 16019, 1933; s. 9, ch. 16859, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 7433(7), (12), (20); s. 471, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 72-47.
Fla. Stat. § 220.11 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part II / Section 220.11
220.11 Tax imposed.
Status: in_force

(1) A tax measured by net income is hereby imposed on every taxpayer for each taxable year for the privilege of conducting business, earning or receiving income in this state, or being a resident or citizen of this state. Such tax shall be in addition to all other occupation, excise, privilege, and property taxes imposed by this state or by any political subdivision thereof, including any municipality or other district, jurisdiction, or authority of this state.

(2)(a) The tax imposed by this section shall be an amount equal to 5 1 / 2 percent of the taxpayer’s net income for the taxable year, except as provided in paragraph (b). (b) The tax rate imposed in paragraph (a) shall be adjusted as provided in s. 220.1105.

(3) The tax imposed by this section, for taxpayers determining taxable income under s. 220.13(2)(k), shall be an amount equal to 3.3 percent of the taxpayer’s net income for the taxable year.

(4) In the case of a taxpayer to which s. 55 of the Internal Revenue Code is applied for the taxable year, the amount of tax determined under this section shall be the greater of the tax determined under subsection (2) without the application of s. 55 of the Internal Revenue Code or the tax determined under subsection (3).

History: s. 1, ch. 71-984; s. 21, ch. 84-549; s. 13, ch. 87-99; s. 17, ch. 88-119; s. 101, ch. 91-112; s. 5, ch. 2018-119; s. 39, ch. 2019-3.
Fla. Stat. § 620.8705 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part II / Section 620.8705
620.8705 Continued use of partnership name.
Status: in_force

Continued use of a partnership name, or a dissociated partner’s name as part thereof, by partners continuing the business does not, by itself, make the dissociated partner liable for an obligation of the partners or the partnership continuing the business.

History: s. 13, ch. 95-242.
Fla. Stat. § 943.257 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.257
943.257 Independent audit documentation subject to inspection.
Status: in_force

The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission or a center’s advisory board may inspect and copy any documents from the center as required to carry out the commission’s or the respective board’s oversight responsibilities, including information and documents related to applicant evaluations and center expenditures. In addition, the commission or board may inspect and copy the documentation of any internal or independent audits conducted by or on behalf of the centers to ensure that candidate and inservice officer assessments have been made and that expenditures are in conformance with the requirements of this act and with other applicable procedures.

History: s. 11, ch. 91-205; s. 16, ch. 2006-176.
Fla. Stat. § 609.01 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 609 / Section 609.01
609.01 Common-law declaration of trust.
Status: in_force

Two or more persons, whether residents of this state or not, may organize and associate themselves together for the purpose of transacting business in this state under what is commonly designated or known as a “declaration of trust”; provided, however, no such association shall ever be permitted or authorized to transact a banking or security business, of any kind, in this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 9125, 1923; s. 1, ch. 11995, 1927; CGL 7091.
Fla. Stat. § 456.0242 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.0242
456.0242 Office of Veteran Licensure Services.
Status: in_force

(1) The Office of Veteran Licensure Services is established within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance. The office shall assist active duty members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, and the National Guard, veterans, and the spouses of veterans who seek to become a licensed health care practitioner in this state.

(2) The office shall be headed by an executive director, designated by the department, who must be a veteran.

(3) The office shall: (a) Provide information, guidance, direction, and assistance with the licensure process. (b) Coordinate with each board, or the department if there is no board, to expedite all applications submitted pursuant to s. 456.024. (c) Refer an individual requesting assistance with résumé writing and proofreading, job application completion, and interviewing skills and techniques to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. (d) Refer an individual requesting information about educational or employment opportunities in health care professions to Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. (e) Submit a report by November 11 of each year to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report must categorize each individual as an active duty member, a veteran, or a veteran’s spouse and must include, but is not limited to: 1. The number of individuals served. 2. The educational and training background of each individual seeking licensure. 3. Each health care license an individual holds in another state, irrespective of the current status of such license. 4. The number of licensure applications received. 5. The average number of calendar days required to license a qualified applicant. 6. The number of referrals made for vocational assistance.

(4) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this section.

History: s. 8, ch. 2023-161.
Fla. Stat. § 626.866 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VI / Section 626.866
626.866 All-lines adjuster qualifications.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue an all-lines adjuster license to an applicant upon determining that the applicable license fee specified in s. 624.501 has been paid and that the applicant possesses the following qualifications:

(1) Is a natural person at least 18 years of age.

(2) Is a United States citizen or legal alien who possesses work authorization from the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and a bona fide resident of this state.

(3) Is trustworthy and has such business reputation as would reasonably assure that the applicant will conduct his or her business as insurance adjuster fairly and in good faith and without detriment to the public.

(4) Has had sufficient experience, training, or instruction concerning the adjusting of damage or loss under insurance contracts, other than life and annuity contracts, is sufficiently informed as to the terms and the effects of the provisions of such types of contracts, and possesses adequate knowledge of the insurance laws of this state relating to such contracts as to enable and qualify him or her to engage in the business of insurance adjuster fairly and without injury to the public or any member thereof with whom he or she may have relations as an insurance adjuster and to adjust all claims in accordance with the policy or contract and the insurance laws of this state.

(5) Has passed any required written examination or has met one of the exemptions prescribed under s. 626.221.

History: s. 329, ch. 59-205; s. 5, ch. 65-16; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 77-116; s. 54, ch. 77-121; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 281, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; s. 38, ch. 82-386; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 287, ch. 97-102; s. 978, ch. 2003-261; s. 59, ch. 2003-267; s. 52, ch. 2003-281; s. 118, ch. 2004-5; s. 58, ch. 2004-390; s. 35, ch. 2012-209.
Fla. Stat. § 535.01 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 535 / Section 535.01
535.01 License for the public sale of thoroughbred horses.
Status: in_force

All persons holding, sponsoring, or conducting a public sale at which thoroughbred horses are offered for sale shall obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Persons shall apply to the department for a license no less than 2 months prior to the date of sale. The request shall be in compliance with department rules and shall include the name and address of the applicant and the location, dates, and details of the public sale. The request shall be accompanied by the application and license fee as provided in s. 535.05.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-414; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 10, 11, ch. 83-13; s. 4, ch. 92-151; s. 2, ch. 93-28.
Fla. Stat. § 744.3115 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part IV / Section 744.3115
744.3115 Advance directives for health care.
Status: in_force

In each proceeding in which a guardian is appointed under this chapter, the court shall determine whether the ward, prior to incapacity, has executed any valid advance directive under chapter 765.

(1) For purposes of this section, the term “health care decision” has the same meaning as in s. 765.101.

(2) If any advance directive exists, the court shall specify in its order and letters of guardianship what authority, if any, the guardian shall exercise over the ward with regard to health care decisions and what authority, if any, the surrogate shall continue to exercise over the ward with regard to health care decisions.

(3) Pursuant to the grounds listed in s. 765.105, or if the surrogate is unwilling or unable to act, the court may, upon motion from any interested person or upon its own motion, with notice to the surrogate; next of kin, if known; and any other interested persons as the court may direct, modify or revoke the authority of the surrogate to make health care decisions for the ward. Any order revoking or modifying the authority of the surrogate must be supported by specific written findings of fact after a hearing on the motion.

(4) If a court order provides that a guardian is responsible for making health care decisions for the ward, the guardian shall assume the responsibilities of the surrogate which are provided in s. 765.205.

(5) If a guardian discovers an advance directive for health care for the ward after the guardian is appointed, the guardian must file the advance directive with the court as soon after its discovery as is reasonable, but no later than the due date for the initial guardianship report or the annual guardianship plan or the filing date for a petition seeking to exercise authority regarding life-prolonging procedures in compliance with s. 744.4431, whichever is earlier. After the guardian files an advance directive for health care, the court must determine if the advance directive is an alternative to guardianship and what authority, if any, the guardian will exercise over health care decisions for the ward pursuant to subsections (3) and (4).

(6) Upon a finding by the court that a health care surrogate designation or a durable power of attorney is an alternative to guardianship for health care decisions, the surrogate or agent may exercise the right to make health care decisions for the ward under the applicable advance directive or durable power of attorney without order of the court even if the surrogate or agent has been appointed as guardian of the ward for other delegable rights.

History: s. 6, ch. 92-199; s. 1, ch. 94-183; s. 7, ch. 2006-178; s. 8, ch. 2015-83; s. 1, ch. 2023-287.
Fla. Stat. § 104.071 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 104 / Section 104.071
104.071 Remuneration by candidate for services, support, etc.; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person supporting a candidate, or for any candidate, in order to aid or promote the nomination or election of such candidate in any election, directly or indirectly to: (a) Promise to appoint another person, promise to secure or aid in securing appointment, nomination or election of another person to any public or private position, or to any position of honor, trust, or emolument, except one who has publicly announced or defined what his or her choice or purpose in relation to any election in which he or she may be called to take part, if elected. (b) Give, or promise to give, pay, or loan, any money or other thing of value to the owner, editor, publisher, or agent, of any communication media, as well as newspapers, to advocate or oppose, through such media, any candidate for nomination in any election or any candidate for election, and no such owner, editor, or agent shall give, solicit, or accept such payment or reward. It shall likewise be unlawful for any owner, editor, publisher, or agent of any poll-taking or poll-publishing concern to advocate or oppose through such poll any candidate for nomination in any election or any candidate for election in return for the giving or promising to give, pay, or loan any money or other thing of value to said owner, editor, publisher, or agent of any poll-taking or poll-publishing concern. (c) Give, pay, expend, or contribute any money or thing of value for the furtherance of the candidacy of any other candidate. (d) Furnish, give, or deliver to another person any money or other thing of value for any purpose prohibited by the election laws. This subsection shall not prohibit a candidate from furnishing complimentary tickets to the candidate’s campaign fund raiser to other candidates.

(2) A candidate may give his or her own personal or business funds to another candidate, so long as the contribution is not given in exchange for a promise or expectation that the recipient will directly or indirectly do anything to aid or promote the candidacy of the contributor which the recipient would not have otherwise done.

(3) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and from and after conviction shall be disqualified to hold office.

History: s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 2, ch. 65-379; s. 26, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 52, ch. 79-400; s. 33, ch. 89-338; s. 617, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 710.102 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 710 / Section 710.102
710.102 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this act, the term:

(1) “Adult” means an individual who has attained the age of 21 years.

(2) “Benefit plan” means a retirement plan and may include, but is not limited to, any pension, profit-sharing, stock-bonus, or stock-ownership plan or individual retirement account.

(3) “Broker” means a person lawfully engaged in the business of effecting transactions in securities or commodities for the person’s own account or for the account of others.

(4) “Conservator” means a person appointed or qualified by a court to act as general, limited, or temporary guardian of a minor’s property or a person legally authorized to perform substantially the same functions.

(5) “Court” means the circuit court.

(6) “Custodial property” means any interest in property transferred to a custodian under this act and the income from and proceeds of that interest in property.

(7) “Custodian” means a person so designated under s. 710.111 or a successor or substitute custodian designated under s. 710.121.

(8) “Financial institution” means a bank, trust company, savings institution, or credit union, chartered and supervised under state or federal law.

(9) “General power of appointment” means a power of appointment as defined in s. 732.2025(3).

(10) “Legal representative” means an individual’s personal representative or conservator.

(11) “Member of the minor’s family” means the minor’s parent, stepparent, spouse, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt, whether of the whole or half blood or by adoption.

(12) “Minor” means an individual who has not attained the age of 21 years.

(13) “Person” means an individual, corporation, organization, or other legal entity.

(14) “Personal representative” means an executor, administrator, successor personal representative, or special administrator of a decedent’s estate or a person legally authorized to perform substantially the same functions.

(15) “Qualified minor’s trust” means a trust that meets the requirements of s. 2503(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(16) “State” includes any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession subject to the legislative authority of the United States.

(17) “Transfer” means a transaction that creates custodial property under s. 710.111.

(18) “Transferor” means a person who makes a transfer under this act.

(19) “Trust company” means a financial institution, corporation, or other legal entity, authorized to exercise general trust powers.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-95; s. 3, ch. 2005-101; s. 1, ch. 2015-140.
Fla. Stat. § 627.4205 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part II / Section 627.4205
627.4205 Coverage identification number required.
Status: in_force

An insurer shall provide to the named insured a coverage identification number no later than the time insurance coverage under a policy, binder, or other contract providing any insurance or surety coverage becomes effective. The coverage identification number shall be construed for regulatory purposes under this code as a policy number.

History: s. 17, ch. 86-160; s. 2, ch. 87-50; s. 114, ch. 92-318.