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Fla. Stat. § 607.0503 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.0503
607.0503 Resignation of registered agent.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered agent may resign as agent for a corporation by delivering to the department for filing a signed statement of resignation containing the name of the corporation.

(2) After delivering the statement of resignation to the department for filing, the registered agent must promptly mail a copy to the corporation at its current mailing address; provided, however, that if a composite statement of resignation is being filed pursuant to subsection (6), the registered agent must promptly mail a copy of either the composite statement of resignation or a separate notice of resignation for each respective corporation, in each case using the respective mailing address of the respective corporation that then appears in the records of the department.

(3) A registered agent is terminated upon the earlier of: (a) The 31st day after the department files the statement of resignation; or (b) When a statement of change or other record designating a new registered agent is filed by the department.

(4) When a statement of resignation takes effect, the registered agent ceases to have responsibility for a matter thereafter tendered to it as agent for the corporation. The resignation does not affect contractual rights that the corporation has against the agent or that the agent has against the corporation.

(5) A registered agent may resign from a corporation regardless of whether the corporation has active status.

(6)(a) If a registered agent is resigning as registered agent from more than one corporation that each has been dissolved, either voluntarily, administratively, or by court action, for a continuous period of 10 years or longer, the registered agent may elect to file the statement of resignation separately for each such corporation or may elect to file a single composite statement of resignation covering two or more corporations. Any such composite statement of resignation must set forth, for each such corporation covered by the statement of resignation, the name of the respective corporation and the date that dissolution became effective for the respective corporation. (b) This subsection is applicable only to resignations by registered agents from domestic corporations.

History: s. 33, ch. 2019-90; s. 10, ch. 2024-265.
Fla. Stat. § 679.409 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part IV / Section 679.409
679.409 Restrictions on assignment of letter-of-credit rights ineffective.
Status: in_force

(1) A term in a letter of credit or a rule of law, statute, regulation, custom, or practice applicable to the letter of credit which prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of an applicant, issuer, or nominated person to a beneficiary’s assignment of or creation of a security interest in a letter-of-credit right is ineffective to the extent that the term or rule of law, statute, regulation, custom, or practice: (a) Would impair the creation, attachment, or perfection of a security interest in the letter-of-credit right; or (b) Provides that the assignment or the creation, attachment, or perfection of the security interest may give rise to a default, breach, right of recoupment, claim, defense, termination, right of termination, or remedy under the letter-of-credit right.

(2) To the extent that a term in a letter of credit is ineffective under subsection (1) but would be effective under law other than this chapter or a custom or practice applicable to the letter of credit, to the transfer of a right to draw or otherwise demand performance under the letter of credit, or to the assignment of a right to proceeds of the letter of credit, the creation, attachment, or perfection of a security interest in the letter-of-credit right: (a) Is not enforceable against the applicant, issuer, nominated person, or transferee beneficiary; (b) Imposes no duties or obligations on the applicant, issuer, nominated person, or transferee beneficiary; and (c) Does not require the applicant, issuer, nominated person, or transferee beneficiary to recognize the security interest, pay or render performance to the secured party, or accept payment or other performance from the secured party.

History: s. 4, ch. 2001-198.
Fla. Stat. § 585.611 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 585 / Part II / Section 585.611
585.611 Animal research identifying information.
Status: in_force

(1) Personal identifying information of a person employed by, under contract with, or volunteering for a public research facility, including a state university, that conducts animal research or is engaged in activities related to animal research, is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution, when such information is contained in the following records: (a) Animal records, including animal care and treatment records. (b) Research protocols and approvals. (c) Purchasing, funding, and billing records related to animal research or activities. (d) Animal care and use committee records. (e) Facility and laboratory records related to animal research or activities.

(2) This exemption applies to personal identifying information as described in subsection (1) held by a public research facility, including a state university, before, on, or after the effective date of this exemption.

History: s. 1, ch. 2014-37; s. 1, ch. 2019-25.
Fla. Stat. § 403.537 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part II / Section 403.537
403.537 Determination of need for transmission line; powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Upon request by an applicant or upon its own motion, the Florida Public Service Commission shall schedule a public hearing, after notice, to determine the need for a transmission line regulated by the Florida Electric Transmission Line Siting Act, ss. 403.52-403.5365. The notice shall be published at least 21 days before the date set for the hearing and shall be published by the applicant in at least one-quarter page size notice in newspapers of general circulation, and by the commission in the manner specified in chapter 120, by giving notice to counties and regional planning councils in whose jurisdiction the transmission line could be placed, and by giving notice to any persons who have requested to be placed on the mailing list of the commission for this purpose. Within 21 days after receipt of a request for determination by an applicant, the commission shall set a date for the hearing. The hearing shall be held pursuant to s. 350.01 within 45 days after the filing of the request, and a decision shall be rendered within 60 days after such filing. (b) The commission shall be the sole forum in which to determine the need for a transmission line. The need for a transmission line may not be raised or be the subject of review in another proceeding. (c) In the determination of need, the commission shall take into account the need for electric system reliability and integrity, the need for abundant, low-cost electrical energy to assure the economic well-being of the residents of this state, the appropriate starting and ending point of the line, and other matters within its jurisdiction deemed relevant to the determination of need. The appropriate starting and ending points of the electric transmission line must be verified by the commission in its determination of need. (d) The determination by the commission of the need for the transmission line, as defined in s. 403.522(22), is binding on all parties to any certification proceeding under the Florida Electric Transmission Line Siting Act and is a condition precedent to the conduct of the certification hearing prescribed therein. An order entered pursuant to this section constitutes final agency action.

(2) The commission shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To adopt or amend reasonable procedural rules to implement the provisions of this section. (b) To prescribe the form, content, and necessary supporting documentation and the required studies for the determination of need.

(3) Any time limitation in this section may be altered by the commission upon stipulation between the commission and the applicant or for good cause shown by any party.

History: s. 3, ch. 80-65; s. 13, ch. 81-131; s. 19, ch. 83-222; s. 45, ch. 90-331; s. 66, ch. 2006-230.
Fla. Stat. § 766.103 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 766 / Section 766.103
766.103 Florida Medical Consent Law.
Status: in_force

(1) This section shall be known and cited as the “Florida Medical Consent Law.”

(2) In any medical treatment activity not covered by s. 768.13, entitled the “Good Samaritan Act,” this act shall govern.

(3) No recovery shall be allowed in any court in this state against any physician licensed under chapter 458, osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459, chiropractic physician licensed under chapter 460, podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461, dentist licensed under chapter 466, advanced practice registered nurse licensed under s. 464.012, or physician assistant licensed under s. 458.347 or s. 459.022 in an action brought for treating, examining, or operating on a patient without his or her informed consent when: (a)1. The action of the physician, osteopathic physician, chiropractic physician, podiatric physician, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant in obtaining the consent of the patient or another person authorized to give consent for the patient was in accordance with an accepted standard of medical practice among members of the medical profession with similar training and experience in the same or similar medical community as that of the person treating, examining, or operating on the patient for whom the consent is obtained; and 2. A reasonable individual, from the information provided by the physician, osteopathic physician, chiropractic physician, podiatric physician, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant, under the circumstances, would have a general understanding of the procedure, the medically acceptable alternative procedures or treatments, and the substantial risks and hazards inherent in the proposed treatment or procedures, which are recognized among other physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractic physicians, podiatric physicians, or dentists in the same or similar community who perform similar treatments or procedures; or (b) The patient would reasonably, under all the surrounding circumstances, have undergone such treatment or procedure had he or she been advised by the physician, osteopathic physician, chiropractic physician, podiatric physician, dentist, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a).

(4)(a) A consent which is evidenced in writing and meets the requirements of subsection (3) shall, if validly signed by the patient or another authorized person, raise a rebuttable presumption of a valid consent. (b) A valid signature is one which is given by a person who under all the surrounding circumstances is mentally and physically competent to give consent.

History: s. 11, ch. 75-9; s. 21, ch. 85-175; s. 1150, ch. 97-102; s. 62, ch. 97-264; ss. 230, 297, ch. 98-166; s. 2, ch. 2007-176; s. 11, ch. 2016-145; s. 78, ch. 2018-106.
Fla. Stat. § 570.30 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part II / Section 570.30
570.30 Division of Administration; powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The Division of Administration shall render services required by the department and its other divisions, or by the commissioner in the exercise of constitutional and cabinet responsibilities, that can advantageously and effectively be centralized and administered and any other function of the department that is not specifically assigned by law to some other division. The duties of this division include, but are not limited to:

(1) Conducting all of the accounting and budgeting work of the department, including, but not restricted to, budget preparation and planning, revenue, auditing, payroll, property, inventories, insurance coverage and claims, federal funds, fixed construction, and all other contracts and grants.

(2) Conducting a sound personnel management program for the department, including, but not restricted to, the handling of all official personnel actions, records, training, recruiting, organizational changes, and employee relations and any other personnel matters.

(3) Disseminating information concerning the programs and activities of the department as set forth in s. 570.21.

(4) Researching and disseminating information concerning the constitutional and cabinet responsibilities of the commissioner.

(5) Providing support for the department, including, but not limited to, mailing, printing, purchasing, maintenance, supplies inventory, communications, and such other services as may be assigned.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 4, ch. 61-407; ss. 4, 14, 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 77-289; s. 229, ch. 79-400; s. 3, ch. 84-165; s. 16, ch. 92-291; s. 16, ch. 93-169; s. 9, ch. 2016-61.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.06 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part I / Section 1004.06
1004.06 Prohibited expenditures.
Status: in_force

(1) A Florida College System institution, state university, Florida College System institution direct-support organization, or state university direct-support organization may not expend any funds, regardless of source, to purchase membership in, or goods and services from, any organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion.

(2) A Florida College System institution, state university, Florida College System institution direct-support organization, or state university direct-support organization may not expend any state or federal funds to promote, support, or maintain any programs or campus activities that: (a) Violate s. 1000.05; or (b) Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, or promote or engage in political or social activism, as defined by rules of the State Board of Education and regulations of the Board of Governors. Student fees to support student-led organizations are permitted notwithstanding any speech or expressive activity by such organizations which would otherwise violate this subsection, provided that the public funds must be allocated to student-led organizations pursuant to written policies or regulations of each Florida College System institution or state university, as applicable. Use of institution facilities by student-led organizations is permitted notwithstanding any speech or expressive activity by such organizations which would otherwise violate this subsection, provided that such use must be granted to student-led organizations pursuant to written policies or regulations of each Florida College System institution or state university, as applicable.

(3) Subsection (2) does not prohibit programs, campus activities, or functions required for compliance with general or federal laws or regulations; for obtaining or retaining institutional or discipline-specific accreditation with the approval of either the State Board of Education or the Board of Governors; or for access programs for military veterans, Pell Grant recipients, first generation college students, nontraditional students, “2+2” transfer students from the Florida College System, students from low-income families, or students with unique abilities.

(4) The State Board of Education and the Board of Governors shall adopt rules and regulations, respectively, to implement this section.

History: s. 164, ch. 2002-387; s. 43, ch. 2011-5; s. 4, ch. 2023-82.
Fla. Stat. § 429.435 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part I / Section 429.435
429.435 Uniform firesafety standards.
Status: in_force

Uniform firesafety standards for assisted living facilities, which are residential board and care occupancies, shall be established by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to s. 633.206.

(1) EVACUATION CAPABILITY. — A firesafety evacuation capability determination shall be conducted within 6 months after the date of initial licensure of an assisted living facility, if required.

(2) FIRESAFETY REQUIREMENTS. — (a) The National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 and 101A, current editions, must be used in determining the uniform firesafety code adopted by the State Fire Marshal for assisted living facilities, pursuant to s. 633.206. (b) A local government or a utility may charge fees that do not exceed the actual costs incurred by the local government or the utility for the installation and maintenance of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a licensed assisted living facility structure. (c) All licensed facilities must have an annual fire inspection conducted by the local fire marshal or authority having jurisdiction. (d) An assisted living facility that was issued a building permit or certificate of occupancy before July 1, 2016, at its option and after notifying the authority having jurisdiction, may remain under the provisions of the 1994 and 1995 editions of the National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 and 101A. A facility opting to remain under such provisions may make repairs, modernizations, renovations, or additions to, or rehabilitate, the facility in compliance with NFPA 101, 1994 edition, and may utilize the alternative approaches to life safety in compliance with NFPA 101A, 1995 edition. However, a facility for which a building permit or certificate of occupancy was issued before July 1, 2016, which undergoes Level III building alteration or rehabilitation, as defined in the Florida Building Code, or which seeks to utilize features not authorized under the 1994 or 1995 editions of the Life Safety Code, shall thereafter comply with all aspects of the uniform firesafety standards established under s. 633.206 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code in effect for assisted living facilities as adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

History: s. 12, ch. 2020-68.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.283 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part I / Section 1001.283
1001.283 Welfare Transition Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Welfare Transition Trust Fund is created within the Department of Education.

(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for receiving federal funds under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. Trust fund moneys shall be used exclusively for the purpose of providing services to individuals eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pursuant to the requirements and limitations of part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act, as amended, or any other applicable federal requirement or limitation. Funds credited to the trust fund consist of those funds collected from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant.

History: s. 1, ch. 2011-157; s. 2, ch. 2014-42.
Fla. Stat. § 545.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 545 / Section 545.10
545.10 Contract in violation of law declared void.
Status: in_force

Any contract or agreement in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be void and shall not be enforceable either in law or equity.

History: s. 10, ch. 18031, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(468).
Fla. Stat. § 717.1035 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 717 / Section 717.1035
717.1035 Property originated or issued by this state, any political subdivision of this state, or any entity incorporated, organized, created, or otherwise located in the state.
Status: in_force

(1) All intangible property, including, but not limited to, any interest, dividend, or other earnings thereon, less any lawful charges, held by a business association, federal, state, or local government or governmental subdivision, agency, or entity, or any other person or entity, regardless of where the holder may be found, if the owner has not claimed or corresponded in writing concerning the property within 3 years after the date prescribed for payment or delivery, is presumed to be unclaimed property and subject to the custody of this state as such if: (a) The last known address of the owner is unknown; and (b) The person or entity originating or issuing the intangible property is this state or any political subdivision of this state, or the person or entity is incorporated, organized, created, or otherwise located in this state.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall not apply to property which is or may be presumed unclaimed and subject to the custody of this state pursuant to any other provision of law containing a dormancy period different than that prescribed in subsection (1).

(3) The provisions of subsection (1) shall apply to all property held at the time of enactment, or at any time thereafter, regardless of when such property became or becomes presumptively unclaimed.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-113; s. 2, ch. 92-169; s. 4, ch. 2001-36.
Fla. Stat. § 23.1231 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 23 / Part I / Section 23.1231
23.1231 Florida Mutual Aid Plan; powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The Florida Mutual Aid Plan must prepare for the distribution and allocation of state resources, including the Florida National Guard, in support of the overall law enforcement mission. The plan shall be administered by the Department of Law Enforcement to implement the policy and purposes set forth in s. 23.121.

(2) The executive director of the Department of Law Enforcement acting under the Governor as the state’s chief law enforcement officer is the director of the Florida Mutual Aid Plan. The director of the Florida Mutual Aid Plan shall: (a) Coordinate, integrate, and implement law enforcement planning and activities for the use of mutual aid and state resources; (b) Coordinate the organization and direction of the law enforcement services of the Florida Mutual Aid Plan; (c) Coordinate and implement the gathering and collection of information and intelligence relating to law enforcement mutual aid or assistance from state agencies to support local law enforcement agencies in any local disaster or emergency, and provide information to state and local law enforcement agencies; (d) During a state of emergency declared by the Governor under chapter 252, command, control, and coordinate all state law enforcement personnel and equipment to support local law enforcement agencies; (e) Act as the liaison with the Division of the Florida Highway Patrol of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles in order to coordinate and integrate plans for traffic control and the participation of the department in the law enforcement operation; (f) Serve as liaison and guide the flow of requests from local law enforcement for requesting law enforcement services from the Florida National Guard; (g) Serve as liaison to the Governor, federal and state departments and agencies, and local law enforcement officials in order to achieve close coordination and cooperation in planning and operations in trouble areas; (h) Guide the flow of law enforcement information from federal and state organizations to local law enforcement officials; (i) Serve as liaison to the Attorney General in order to keep him or her informed of changes in law enforcement plans and regulations, mutual aid agreements, and current developments in all situations from a legal standpoint; and (j) Do other things necessary for the implementation of this part.

(3) The department may: (a) Maintain an inventory of all state and local law enforcement resources and the resources of the Florida National Guard, as directed by the director of the Florida Mutual Aid Plan; (b) Provide technical assistance to state and local agencies in making inventories of their resources, planning, and preparing mutual aid agreements; (c) Conduct surveys as necessary to carry out the purposes of this part; and (d) Do other things necessary for the implementation of this act.

History: s. 3, ch. 81-142; s. 2, ch. 87-380; s. 5, ch. 92-165; s. 3, ch. 93-211; s. 87, ch. 95-147; s. 2, ch. 2013-18.