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Fla. Stat. § 163.3205 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 163 / Part II / Section 163.3205
163.3205 Solar facility approval process.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage renewable solar electrical generation throughout this state. It is essential that solar facilities and associated electric infrastructure be constructed and maintained in various locations throughout this state in order to ensure the availability of renewable energy production, which is critical to this state’s energy and economic future.

(2) As used in this section, the term “solar facility” means a production facility for electric power which: (a) Uses photovoltaic modules to convert solar energy to electricity that may be stored on site, delivered to a transmission system, and consumed primarily offsite. (b) Consists principally of photovoltaic modules, a mounting or racking system, power inverters, transformers, collection systems, battery systems, fire suppression equipment, and associated components. (c) May include accessory administration or maintenance buildings, electric transmission lines, substations, energy storage equipment, and related accessory uses and structures.

(3) A solar facility shall be a permitted use in all agricultural land use categories in a local government comprehensive plan and all agricultural zoning districts within an unincorporated area and must comply with the setback and landscaped buffer area criteria for other similar uses in the agricultural district.

(4) A county may adopt an ordinance specifying buffer and landscaping requirements for solar facilities. Such requirements may not exceed the requirements for similar uses involving the construction of other facilities that are permitted uses in agricultural land use categories and zoning districts.

(5) This section does not apply to any site that was the subject of an application to construct a solar facility submitted to a local governmental entity before July 1, 2021.

History: s. 1, ch. 2021-178.
Fla. Stat. § 570.74 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part III / Section 570.74
570.74 Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this act, the term:

(1) “Agriculturally depressed area” means a rural area that has declining profitability from agricultural enterprises and one or more of the following characteristics: (a) A stable or declining population. (b) A stable or declining real per capita income. (c) A traditional economy based on agriculture or extraction of solid minerals. (d) A low ad valorem tax base. (e) A need for agribusiness and leadership training. (f) Crop losses or economic depression resulting from a natural disaster or socioeconomic conditions or events that negatively impact a crop.

(2) “Assistance” means financial or nonfinancial assistance issued pursuant to this act.

(3) “Financial assistance” means the providing of funds to an agribusiness.

(4) “Nonfinancial assistance” means the providing of personnel to work with an agribusiness to establish an infrastructure, including, but not limited to, the development of an accounting system, management procedures, and a marketing plan. Nonfinancial assistance also includes the providing of equipment.

History: ss. 2, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 92-291; s. 24, ch. 2000-308; s. 75, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 772.15 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 772 / Section 772.15
772.15 Admissibility of not guilty verdict.
Status: in_force

A verdict or adjudication of not guilty rendered in favor of the defendant or in favor of any other person whose conduct forms the basis for a claim under this chapter shall be admissible in evidence, but shall not act as an estoppel against the plaintiff.

History: s. 3, ch. 86-277.
Fla. Stat. § 374.977 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 374 / Part I / Section 374.977
374.977 Inland navigation districts; manatee protection speed zones, responsibility for sign posting.
Status: in_force

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall assume the responsibility for posting and maintaining regulatory markers for manatee protection speed zones as posted by the inland navigation districts pursuant to a rule adopted by the commission under s. 379.2431(2). The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may apply to inland navigation districts for funding under s. 374.976 to assist with implementing its responsibility under this section for maintaining regulatory markers for manatee protection speed zones.

History: s. 6, ch. 90-219; s. 3, ch. 90-264; s. 281, ch. 94-356; s. 6, ch. 2001-272; s. 3, ch. 2008-40; s. 37, ch. 2009-21.
Fla. Stat. § 373.603 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part VI / Section 373.603
373.603 Power to enforce.
Status: in_force

The Department of Environmental Protection or the governing board of any water management district and any officer or agent thereof may enforce any provision of this law or any rule or regulation adopted and promulgated or order issued thereunder to the same extent as any peace officer is authorized to enforce the law. Any officer or agent of any such board may appear before any trial court judge empowered to issue warrants in criminal cases and make an affidavit and apply for the issuance of a warrant in the manner provided by law. If such affidavit alleges the commission of an offense, the trial court judge shall issue a warrant directed to any sheriff or deputy for the arrest of any offender. The provisions of this section shall apply to the Florida Water Resources Act of 1972 in its entirety.

History: s. 14, ch. 57-380; s. 14, ch. 63-336; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, part VI, ch. 72-299; s. 25, ch. 73-190; s. 117, ch. 77-104; s. 51, ch. 79-65; s. 278, ch. 94-356; s. 8, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 641.255 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.255
641.255 Acquisition, merger, or consolidation.
Status: in_force

(1) Every acquisition of a health maintenance organization shall be subject to the provisions of s. 628.4615. However, in the case of a health maintenance organization organized as a for-profit corporation, the provisions of s. 628.451 govern with respect to any merger or consolidation; and, in the case of a health maintenance organization organized as a not-for-profit corporation, the provisions of s. 628.471 govern with respect to any merger or consolidation.

(2) In addition to the requirements set forth in ss. 628.451, 628.4615, and 628.471, each party to any transaction involving any licensee which, as indicated in its most recent quarterly or annual statement, derives income from Medicaid funds shall in the filing made with the office identify: (a) Any person who has received any payment from either party or any person on that party’s behalf; or (b) The existence of any agreement entered into by either party or by any person on that party’s behalf to pay a consultant fee, a broker fee, a commission, or other fee or charge, which in any way relates to the acquisition, merger, or consolidation. The commission may adopt a form to be made part of the application which is to be sworn to by an officer of the entity which made or will make the payment. The form shall include the name of the person or entity paying the fee; the name of the person or entity receiving the fee; the date of payment; and a brief description of the work performed.

(3) A health maintenance organization that is a member of a holding company system is subject to s. 628.461 but not s. 628.4615.

History: ss. 787, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 13, 17, ch. 86-250; s. 4, ch. 87-50; s. 10, ch. 90-248; ss. 184, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 22, ch. 96-199; s. 1568, ch. 2003-261; s. 17, ch. 2014-101.
Fla. Stat. § 388.181 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 388 / Section 388.181
388.181 Power to do all things necessary.
Status: in_force

The respective programs of the state are hereby fully authorized to do and perform all things necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this law.

History: s. 2, ch. 59-195; s. 10, ch. 2025-22.
Fla. Stat. § 627.509 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part IV / Section 627.509
627.509 Reinstatement.
Status: in_force

The policy shall provide that the policy may be reinstated at any time within 3 years after the date of default in the payment of any premium, unless the policy has been surrendered for its cash value or unless the paid-up term insurance, if any, has expired, upon evidence of insurability satisfactory to the insurer and the payment of all overdue premiums and payment (or, within the limits permitted by the then cash value of the policy, reinstatement) of any other indebtedness to the insurer upon the policy with interest as to both premiums and indebtedness at a rate not exceeding 6 percent per year compounded annually.

History: s. 515, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 412, 420, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 11.9342 — Florida Code / Title III / Chapter 11 / Section 11.9342
11.9342 Vote cast outside the scope of instructions or limits; status of vote.
Status: in_force

A vote cast by a delegate or an alternate delegate at an Article V convention is void if the vote is outside the scope of:

(1) The instructions established by a concurrent resolution adopted pursuant to ss. 11.93-11.9352; or

(2) The limits placed by the Legislature in a concurrent resolution or memorial that calls for an Article V convention for the purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the Constitution of the United States on the subjects and amendments that may be considered by the Article V Convention.

History: s. 14, ch. 2014-52.
Fla. Stat. § 849.26 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 849 / Section 849.26
849.26 Gambling contracts declared void; exception.
Status: in_force

All promises, agreements, notes, bills, bonds or other contracts, mortgages or other securities, when the whole or part of the consideration if for money or other valuable thing won or lost, laid, staked, betted or wagered in any gambling transaction whatsoever, regardless of its name or nature, whether heretofore prohibited or not, or for the repayment of money lent or advanced at the time of a gambling transaction for the purpose of being laid, betted, staked or wagered, are void and of no effect; provided, that this act shall not apply to wagering on pari-mutuels or any gambling transaction expressly authorized by law.

History: s. 1, ch. 26543, 1951.
Fla. Stat. § 559.24 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part III / Section 559.24
559.24 Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon commencement of a sale, the permit issued shall be prominently displayed near the entrance to the premises. Duplicate originals of the application, the stock list pursuant to which the permit was issued, and the permit shall be forwarded to the tax collector, who may examine all merchandise in the premises for comparison with the stock list.

(2) All advertisements or advertising and the language contained therein must be in accordance with the purpose of the sale as stated in the application pursuant to which a permit was issued, and the wording of such advertisements may not vary from the wording as indicated in the application. Such advertising must contain a statement in these words and no others: Sale held pursuant to County, sale No. granted the day of , (in such blank spaces shall be indicated the type of sale, the permit number and the requisite dates.)

(3) Suitable books and records as prescribed by the tax collector shall be kept by the permittee and shall during business hours be available to the sheriff. At the close of business each day the stock list attached to the application shall be revised and those items disposed of during such day shall be so marked thereon.

History: s. 4, ch. 59-292; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 93-82; s. 38, ch. 95-312.
Fla. Stat. § 775.0861 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 775 / Section 775.0861
775.0861 Offenses against persons on the grounds of religious institutions; reclassification.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Religious institution” is as defined in s. 496.404. (b) “Religious service” is a religious ceremony, prayer, or other activity according to a form and order prescribed for worship, including a service related to a particular occasion.

(2) The felony or misdemeanor degree of any violation of: (a) Section 784.011, relating to assault; (b) Section 784.021, relating to aggravated assault; (c) Section 784.03, relating to battery; (d) Section 784.041, relating to felony battery; (e) A statute defining any offense listed in s. 775.084(1)(b)1.; or (f) Any other statute defining an offense that involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual shall be reclassified as provided in this section if the offense is committed on the property of a religious institution while the victim is on the property for the purpose of participating in or attending a religious service.

(3)(a) In the case of a misdemeanor of the second degree, the offense is reclassified to a misdemeanor of the first degree. (b) In the case of a misdemeanor of the first degree, the offense is reclassified to a felony of the third degree. For purposes of sentencing under chapter 921, such offense is ranked in level 2 of the offense severity ranking chart. (c) In the case of a felony of the third degree, the offense is reclassified to a felony of the second degree. (d) In the case of a felony of the second degree, the offense is reclassified to a felony of the first degree. (e) In the case of a felony of the first degree, the offense is reclassified to a life felony. For purposes of sentencing under chapter 921 and determining incentive gain-time eligibility under chapter 944, a felony offense that is reclassified under this subsection is ranked one level above the ranking under s. 921.0022 or s. 921.0023 of the offense committed.

History: s. 2, ch. 2005-77.
Fla. Stat. § 521.006 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 521 / Section 521.006
521.006 Civil remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) A retail lessor who fails to comply with the requirements of this act shall be liable to the retail lessee for actual damages sustained, a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per lease transaction, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

(2) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, a retail lessee may bring an action in circuit court to recover actual damages sustained, civil penalties up to $1,000 per lease transaction, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

(3) In addition to any other remedies provided by law except for subsection (2), the Department of Legal Affairs may bring an action in circuit court to recover actual damages sustained and civil penalties up to $1,000 per lease transaction on behalf of a consumer, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

(4) An action authorized by this section must be brought within 1 year from the date of the last payment under the lease agreement.

(5) A bona fide printing error identified on the face of the lease agreement shall not constitute a violation of this act.

History: s. 6, ch. 95-350.
Fla. Stat. § 401.024 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part I / Section 401.024
401.024 System approval.
Status: in_force

No emergency medical telecommunications system shall be established or present systems expanded without prior approval of the Department of Management Services.

History: s. 5, ch. 73-254; s. 103, ch. 98-279; s. 67, ch. 2019-3.
Fla. Stat. § 157.02 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 157 / Section 157.02
157.02 Action on petition by county commissioners.
Status: in_force

Should the county commissioners, when the petition mentioned in s. 157.01, has been considered, deem it improper to grant the same it shall then be denied, but should they deem it proper to grant the same, they shall then enter an order of record that the said petition be granted.

History: s. 2, ch. 5035, 1901, GS 951; s. 2, ch. 6457, 1913; RGS 1735; CGL 2786.
Fla. Stat. § 1005.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1005 / Part I / Section 1005.11
1005.11 Accountability for institutions licensed by the Commission for Independent Education.
Status: in_force

(1) By June 30, 2024, and by April 15 of each year thereafter, the commission shall prepare an annual accountability report for licensed institutions. The report must contain, at a minimum, the graduation rates, including the number of graduates by program, retention rates, and placement rates for all licensed institutions.

(2) By March 15, 2024, and by November 30 of each year thereafter, each licensed institution shall provide data to the commission in a format prescribed by the commission. Placement rates shall be determined using a methodology approved by the commission.

(3) The commission shall establish a common set of data definitions for institutional reporting purposes.

(4) The commission shall impose an administrative fine of not more than $500 when a licensed institution fails to timely submit the required data to the commission pursuant to this section. Administrative fines collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the Student Protection Fund.

(5) Notwithstanding s. 1005.32(3), the commission shall have the authority to require licensed institutions to provide institutional, graduate, and student data through reasonable data collection efforts as required or necessitated by statute or rule.

History: s. 11, ch. 2023-39.
Fla. Stat. § 570.09 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part I / Section 570.09
570.09 Assistant commissioner.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall appoint an assistant commissioner of agriculture, who shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure. Before beginning the duties of the office, the assistant commissioner shall take and subscribe to the same oath of office as required of state officers in s. 5, Art. II of the State Constitution. The assistant commissioner shall be a person qualified by training and experience for the performance of the duties of the office.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 33, ch. 69-216; s. 1, ch. 74-204; s. 8, ch. 92-291; s. 41, ch. 98-34.
Fla. Stat. § 425.05 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 425 / Section 425.05
425.05 Name.
Status: in_force

The name of each cooperative shall include the words “electric” and “cooperative” and the abbreviation “inc.”; provided, however, such limitation shall not apply if, in an affidavit made by the president or vice president of a cooperative and filed with the Department of State, it shall appear that the cooperative desires to transact business in another state and is precluded therefrom by reason of its name. The name of a cooperative shall distinguish it from the name of any other corporation organized under the laws of, or authorized to transact business in, this state. The words “electric” and “cooperative” shall not both be used in the name of any corporation organized under the laws of, or authorized to transact business in, this state, except a cooperative or a corporation transacting business in this state pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 4, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(47); ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 520.993 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 520 / Part VI / Section 520.993
520.993 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions contained within ss. 520.02, 520.31, and 520.61 apply to this part.

History: ss. 34, 36, ch. 90-103; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 76.06 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 76 / Section 76.06
76.06 Effect of attachment upon unmatured debt.
Status: in_force

In attachments for debts not due, under s. 76.05, the existence of one or more of the special grounds assigned, and in case of attachment against executors or administrators for a debt not due, the existence of all the grounds assigned, shall cause the debt to become due, and plaintiff may proceed as on a debt falling due on a day before commencement of the action.

History: RS 1647; GS 2111; RGS 3412; CGL 5265; s. 26, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 553.83 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part IV / Section 553.83
553.83 Injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

Any local government, legally constituted enforcement district, or state agency authorized to enforce sections of the Florida Building Code under s. 553.80 may seek injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the offering for sale, delivery, use, occupancy, erection, alteration, or installation of any building covered by this part, upon an affidavit of the local government, code enforcement district, or state agency specifying the manner in which the building does not conform to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, or local amendments to the Florida Building Code. Noncompliance with the building code promulgated under this part shall be considered prima facie evidence of irreparable damage in any cause of action brought under authority of this part.

History: s. 14, ch. 74-167; s. 5, ch. 77-365; s. 87, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372.
Fla. Stat. § 626.9631 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part IX / Section 626.9631
626.9631 Civil liability.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this part are cumulative to rights under the general civil and common law, and no action of the department, commission, or office shall abrogate such rights to damages or other relief in any court.

History: s. 9, ch. 76-260; s. 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1038, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 315.17 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 315 / Section 315.17
315.17 Waiver of term limitation for leases entered into by county with another governmental entity for benefit of a seaport.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a lease entered into by a county with another governmental entity for the benefit of a seaport created or authorized under the provisions of s. 125.01 shall not be subject to the 30-year lease term limitation of s. 125.031.

History: s. 11, ch. 95-257.
Fla. Stat. § 136.091 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 136 / Section 136.091
136.091 Exemption for county self-insurance programs.
Status: in_force

A board of county commissioners is authorized to contract with an approved service organization to provide self-insurance services, including, but not limited to, the evaluation, settlement, and payment of self-insurance claims on behalf of the board. Pursuant to such contract, the board may advance money to the service organization to be deposited in a special checking account for paying claims against the board under its self-insurance program. The special checking account shall be maintained in a county depository pursuant to this chapter. The board may replenish such account as often as necessary upon the presentation by the service organization of documentation for claims paid equal to the amount of the requested reimbursement. Such replenishment shall be made by a warrant signed by the chair of the board and attested by the clerk or secretary of the board.

History: s. 4, ch. 80-285; s. 836, ch. 95-147.