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Fla. Stat. § 255.517 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.517
255.517 Anticipation obligations.
Status: in_force

To provide funds for the purposes of this act, and prior to the delivery of an issue of revenue bonds for the purposes of this act, the division may, on behalf of the Department of Management Services, from time to time, by resolution, anticipate the issuance of such revenue bonds by the issuance of revenue notes, including commercial paper notes in the form of bond anticipation notes, with or without coupons, exchangeable for the revenue bonds when such revenue bonds have been executed and are available for delivery, or to be paid, together with interest and premium, if any, from the proceeds of the sale of such revenue bonds or a renewal issue of revenue notes, including commercial paper notes in the form of bond anticipation notes. In connection with such revenue notes, the Department of Management Services may covenant to do all things necessary to authorize the issuance of the obligations and shall make the exchange or application of the proceeds pursuant to its agreements. Such revenue notes and, in the case of commercial paper notes, the latest maturity thereof shall mature not later than 5 years from the date of issue of the original revenue notes and shall bear such other terms and shall be executed and sold in the manner authorized by the division and not prohibited by this act.

History: s. 16, ch. 85-349; s. 35, ch. 98-279.
Fla. Stat. § 101.655 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.655
101.655 Supervised voting by absent electors in certain facilities.
Status: in_force

(1) The supervisor of elections of a county shall provide supervised voting for absent electors residing in any assisted living facility, as defined in s. 429.02, or nursing home facility, as defined in s. 400.021, within that county at the request of any administrator of such a facility. Such request for supervised voting in the facility shall be made by submitting a written request to the supervisor of elections no later than 28 days prior to the election for which that request is submitted. The request shall specify the name and address of the facility and the name of the electors who wish to vote by mail in that election. If the request contains the names of fewer than five voters, the supervisor of elections is not required to provide supervised voting.

(2) The supervisor of elections may, in the absence of a request from the administrator of a facility, provide for supervised voting in the facility for those persons who have requested vote-by-mail ballots. The supervisor of elections shall notify the administrator of the facility that supervised voting will occur.

(3) The supervisor of elections shall, in cooperation with the administrator of the facility, select a date and time when the supervised voting will occur.

(4) The supervisor of elections shall designate supervised voting teams to provide the services prescribed by this section. Each supervised voting team shall include at least two persons. Each supervised voting team must include representatives of more than one political party; however, in any primary election to nominate party nominees in which only one party has candidates appearing on the ballot, all supervised voting team members may be of that party. No candidate may provide supervised voting services.

(5) The supervised voting team shall deliver the ballots to the respective absent electors, and each member of the team shall jointly supervise the voting of the ballots. If any elector requests assistance in voting, the oath prescribed in s. 101.051 shall be completed and the elector may receive the assistance of two members of the supervised voting team or some other person of the elector’s choice to assist the elector in casting the elector’s ballot.

(6) Before providing assistance, the supervised voting team shall disclose to the elector that the ballot may be retained to vote at a later time and that the elector has the right to seek assistance in voting from some other person of the elector’s choice without the presence of the supervised voting team.

(7) If any elector declines to vote a ballot or is unable to vote a ballot, the supervised voting team shall mark the ballot “refused to vote” or “unable to vote.”

(8) After the ballots have been voted or marked in accordance with the provisions of this section, the supervised voting team shall deliver the ballots to the supervisor of elections, who shall retain them pursuant to s. 101.67.

History: s. 6, ch. 96-57; s. 5, ch. 2006-197; s. 19, ch. 2016-37; s. 21, ch. 2022-73.
Fla. Stat. § 627.466 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part III / Section 627.466
627.466 Annuity contracts, pure endowment contracts; incontestability.
Status: in_force

If any statements, other than those relating to age, sex, and identity, are required as a condition to issuing a fixed-dollar annuity contract, variable annuity contract, or pure endowment contract, other than a reversionary, survivorship, or group annuity, and subject to s. 627.468, the contract shall provide that it shall be incontestable after it has been in force during the lifetime of the person, or of each of the persons as to whom such statements are required, for a period of 2 years from its date of issue except for nonpayment of stipulated payments to the insurer; and, at the option of the insurer, the contract may also except any provisions relative to benefits in the event of disability and any provisions which grant insurance specifically against death by accident or accidental means.

History: s. 493, ch. 59-205; s. 12, ch. 61-441; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 391, 404, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 951.061 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 951 / Section 951.061
951.061 Designation of sheriff as chief correctional officer; duties.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon adoption of an ordinance by a majority of the county commission, the sheriff may be designated the chief correctional officer of the county correctional system, and the sheriff shall appoint such officers as he or she deems necessary.

(2) If designated, the sheriff or his or her designee shall enforce all existing state law concerning the operation and maintenance of county jails.

(3) The salaries for county correctional officers shall be paid from the general revenue fund of the county and shall be included by the sheriff, if designated as chief correctional officer of the county, in his or her proposed budget of expenditures for the maintenance and operation of the county correctional system as provided in s. 30.49.

History: s. 3, ch. 86-183; s. 30, ch. 96-312; s. 1879, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 440.32 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 440 / Section 440.32
440.32 Cost in proceedings brought without reasonable ground.
Status: in_force

(1) If the judge of compensation claims or any court having jurisdiction of proceedings in respect of any claim or compensation order determines that the proceedings in respect of such claim or order have been instituted or continued without reasonable ground, the cost of such proceedings shall be assessed against the party who has so instituted or continued the proceedings.

(2) If the judge of compensation claims or any court having jurisdiction of proceedings in respect to any claims or defense under this section determines that the proceedings were maintained or continued frivolously, the cost of the proceedings, including reasonable attorney’s fees, shall be assessed against the offending attorney. If a penalty is assessed under this subsection, a copy of the order assessing the penalty must be forwarded to the appropriate grievance committee acting under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Penalties, fees, and costs awarded under this provision may not be recouped from the party.

(3) Every pleading, motion, and other paper of a party represented by an attorney shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney’s individual name, whose address shall be stated. The signature of an attorney constitutes a certificate by the signer that the signer has read the pleading, motion, or other paper; that to the best of the signer’s knowledge, information, and belief formed after reasonable inquiry it is well grounded in fact and is warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law, and that it is not interposed for any improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation. If a pleading, motion, or other paper is not signed, it shall be stricken unless it is signed promptly after the omission is called to the attention of the pleader or movant. If a pleading, motion, or other paper is signed in violation of this section, the judge of compensation claims or any court having jurisdiction of proceedings, upon motion or upon its own initiative, shall impose upon the person who signed it an appropriate sanction, which may include an order to pay to the other party or parties the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred because of the filing of the pleading, motion, or other paper, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

History: s. 32, ch. 17481, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 5966(32); s. 1, ch. 63-283; ss. 17, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 16, ch. 75-209; s. 23, ch. 78-300; ss. 25, 124, ch. 79-40; s. 21, ch. 79-312; s. 12, ch. 80-236; s. 43, ch. 89-289; s. 56, ch. 90-201; s. 52, ch. 91-1; s. 9, ch. 91-46; s. 33, ch. 93-415.
Fla. Stat. § 620.8919 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part II / Section 620.8919
620.8919 Effect of merger.
Status: in_force

(1) When a merger becomes effective: (a) The surviving organization continues. (b) Each constituent organization that merges into the surviving organization ceases to exist as a separate entity. (c) Title to all real estate and other property owned by each constituent organization that ceases to exist vests in the surviving organization without reversion or impairment. (d) All debts, liabilities, and other obligations of each constituent organization that ceases to exist continue as obligations of the surviving organization. (e) An action or proceeding pending by or against any constituent organization that ceases to exist may be continued as if the merger had not occurred. (f) Except as prohibited by other law, all of the rights, privileges, immunities, powers, and purposes of each constituent organization that ceases to exist vest in the surviving organization. (g) Except as otherwise provided in the plan of merger, the terms and conditions of the plan of merger take effect. (h) Except as otherwise agreed, if a constituent partnership ceases to exist, the merger does not dissolve the partnership for purposes of this act, and ss. 620.8801-620.8807 shall not apply. (i) Any amendments provided for in the certificate of merger for the organizational document that created the organization become effective.

(2) A surviving organization that is a foreign organization consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state to enforce any obligation owed by a constituent organization, if before the merger the constituent organization was subject to suit in this state on the obligation. A surviving organization that is a foreign organization and not authorized to transact business in this state shall appoint the Secretary of State as its agent for service of process pursuant to s. 48.161.

(3) A copy of the certificate of merger, certified by the Department of State, may be filed in any county of this state in which a constituent organization holds an interest in real property.

History: s. 22, ch. 2005-267; s. 35, ch. 2022-190.
Fla. Stat. § 484.0513 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 484 / Part II / Section 484.0513
484.0513 Cancellation by medical authorization; purchaser’s right to return.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other rights and remedies the purchaser of a prescription hearing aid may have, the purchaser has the right to rescind the transaction if the purchaser for whatever reason consults a licensed physician with specialty board certification in otolaryngology or internal medicine or a licensed family practice physician, subsequent to purchasing a prescription hearing aid, and the physician certifies in writing that the purchaser has a hearing impairment for which a prescription hearing aid will not provide a benefit or that the purchaser has a medical condition which contraindicates the use of a prescription hearing aid.

(2) The purchaser of a prescription hearing aid has the right to rescind as provided in subsection (1) only if the purchaser gives a written notice of the intent to rescind the transaction to the seller at the seller’s place of business by certified mail, return receipt requested, which must be posted within 60 days after the date of delivery of the prescription hearing aid to the purchaser, and the purchaser returns the prescription hearing aid to the seller in the original condition less normal wear and tear.

(3) If the conditions of subsections (1) and (2) are met, the seller must, without request, refund to the purchaser, within 10 days after receipt of the notice to rescind, a full and complete refund of all moneys received, less 5 percent. The purchaser does not incur any additional liability for rescinding the transaction.

History: ss. 13, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 33, ch. 2023-71.
Fla. Stat. § 605.1001 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.1001
605.1001 Relationship of the provisions of this section and ss. 605.1002-605.1072 to other laws.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this section and ss. 605.1002-605.1072 do not authorize an act prohibited by, and do not affect the application or requirements of, law other than the provisions of this section and ss. 605.1002-605.1072.

(2) A transaction effected under this section and ss. 605.1002-605.1072 may not create or impair a right or obligation on the part of a person under a provision of the law of this state other than this section and ss. 605.1002-605.1072, relating to a change in control, takeover, business combination, control-share acquisition, or similar transaction involving a merging, acquiring, or converting domestic business corporation unless: (a) If the corporation does not survive the transaction, the transaction satisfies the requirements of the provision; or (b) If the corporation survives the transaction, the approval of the plan is by a vote of the shareholders or directors which would be sufficient to create or impair the right or obligation directly under the provision.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 368.021 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 368 / Part I / Section 368.021
368.021 Applicability.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this law and all orders, rules, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto shall apply to every person, corporation, partnership, association, public agency, municipality, cooperative, gas district, or other legal entity and their lessees, trustees, or receivers, now or hereafter owning, operating, managing, or controlling any gas transmission or distribution facilities or any other facility supplying natural or manufactured gas or liquefied gas with air admixture or any similar gaseous substance by pipeline to or for the public within this state; provided, however, that the terms of this law shall not apply to those supplying liquefied petroleum gas in either the liquid or gaseous form, or to an entity supplying compressed natural gas for use as a motor fuel or any other application requiring the introduction of the product into transportable containers.

History: s. 2, ch. 67-379; s. 1, ch. 69-248; s. 13, ch. 82-25; s. 12, ch. 93-35.
Fla. Stat. § 620.2108 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.2108
620.2108 Filings required for merger; effective date.
Status: in_force

(1) After each constituent organization has approved a merger, a certificate of merger must be signed on behalf of: (a) Each preexisting constituent limited partnership, by each general partner listed in the certificate of limited partnership. (b) Each other preexisting constituent organization, by an authorized representative.

(2) The certificate of merger must include: (a) The name and form of each constituent organization and the jurisdiction of its governing law. (b) The name and form of the surviving organization, the jurisdiction of its governing law, and, if the surviving organization is created by the merger, a statement to that effect. (c) The date the merger is effective under the governing law of the surviving organization. (d) Any amendments provided for in the plan of merger for the organizational document that created the organization. (e) A statement as to each constituent organization that the merger was approved as required by the organization’s governing law. (f) If the surviving organization is a foreign organization not authorized to transact business in this state, the street and mailing address of an office which the Department of State may use for the purposes of s. 620.2109(2). (g) Any additional information required by the governing law of any constituent organization.

(3) Each constituent limited partnership shall deliver the certificate of merger for filing in the Department of State unless the constituent limited partnership is named as a party or constituent organization in articles of merger or a certificate of merger filed for the same merger in accordance with s. 605.1025, s. 607.1105, s. 617.1108, or s. 620.8918(1) and (2) and such articles of merger or certificate of merger substantially complies with the requirements of this section. In such a case, the other articles of merger or certificate of merger may also be used for purposes of s. 620.2109(3).

(4) A merger becomes effective under this act: (a) If the surviving organization is a limited partnership, upon the later of: 1. Compliance with subsection (3); or 2. Subject to s. 620.1206(4), as specified in the certificate of merger; or (b) If the surviving organization is not a limited partnership, as provided by the governing law of the surviving organization.

(5) A certificate of merger shall act as a statement of termination for purposes of s. 620.1203 for a limited partnership that is a party to the merger that is not the surviving organization, which shall be deemed filed upon the effective date of the merger.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267; s. 10, ch. 2008-187; ss. 16, 17, ch. 2013-180; s. 15, ch. 2018-58; s. 281, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 651.013 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 651 / Section 651.013
651.013 Chapter exclusive; applicability of other laws.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as herein provided, providers of continuing care and continuing care at-home are governed by the provisions of this chapter and are exempt from all other provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

(2) In addition to other applicable provisions cited in this chapter, the office has the authority granted under ss. 624.302, 624.303, 624.307-624.312, 624.318, 624.319(1)-(3), 624.320, 624.321, 624.324, 624.34, and 624.422 of the Florida Insurance Code to regulate providers of continuing care and continuing care at-home.

History: ss. 31, 52, ch. 85-321; s. 12, ch. 93-22; s. 2, ch. 97-229; s. 1664, ch. 2003-261; s. 140, ch. 2004-5; s. 3, ch. 2011-193; s. 3, ch. 2019-160.
Fla. Stat. § 125.0101 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part I / Section 125.0101
125.0101 County may contract to provide services to municipalities and special districts.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the legislative intent of this act to permit counties to contract for services with municipalities and special districts as provided by s. 4, Art. VIII of the State Constitution.

(2) In addition to the powers enumerated in this chapter, the legislative and governing body of a county shall have the power to contract with a municipality or special district within the county for fire protection, law enforcement, library services and facilities, beach erosion control, recreation services and facilities, water, streets, sidewalks, street lighting, garbage and trash collection and disposal, waste and sewage collection and disposal, drainage, transportation, and other essential facilities and municipal services. Such services shall be funded as agreed upon between the county and the municipality or special district. This section shall not be construed to authorize the county to impose any service charge or special assessment or to levy any tax within the municipality or special district, nor shall this section be construed to authorize the creation of a municipal service taxing unit within such area.

(3) Municipalities and special districts are hereby authorized and empowered to enter into service contracts pursuant to this section.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the powers granted by this section shall not be deemed to be a limitation of powers already existing but shall be deemed to be cumulative.

(5) This section shall not apply to any county operating under a home rule charter adopted pursuant to ss. 10, 11, and 24, Art. VIII of the State Constitution of 1885, as preserved by s. 6(e), Art. VIII of the State Constitution.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-47.
Fla. Stat. § 207.017 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 207 / Section 207.017
207.017 Department to furnish certificate of liens.
Status: in_force

The department shall furnish to any person applying therefor a certificate showing the amount of all liens for tax, penalties, and interest that may be of record in the files of the department against any person under the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 2, ch. 80-415; s. 3, ch. 81-151.
Fla. Stat. § 941.01 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.01
941.01 Definition.
Status: in_force

Where appearing in this chapter, the term “Governor” includes any person performing the functions of Governor by authority of the law of this state. The term “executive authority” includes the governor and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state. The term “state,” referring to a state other than this state, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States.

History: s. 1, ch. 20460, 1941.
Fla. Stat. § 624.474 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part III / Section 624.474
624.474 Assessments.
Status: in_force

(1) The trustees of a self-insurance fund operating as a trust, or the corporate directors of a self-insurance fund operating as a corporation, may assess from time to time members of a self-insurance fund liable therefor under the terms of their policies and pursuant to this section, or the department may assess the members in the event of liquidation of the fund.

(2) Subject to the limitations of s. 624.472(1), each member’s share of a deficiency for which an assessment is made shall be computed by applying to the premium earned on the member’s policy or policies during the period to be covered by the assessment the ratio of the total deficiency to the total premiums earned during such period upon all policies subject to the assessment. In the event one or more members fail to pay an assessment, the other members are liable on a proportionate basis for an additional assessment. The fund, acting on behalf of all members who paid the additional assessment, shall institute legal action when necessary and appropriate to recover the assessment from members who failed to pay it.

(3) In computing the earned premiums for the purposes of this section, the gross premium received by the fund for the policy shall be used as a base, deducting therefrom solely charges not recurring upon the renewal or extension of the policy.

(4) No member shall have an offset against any assessment for which she or he is liable on account of any claim for unearned premium or losses payable.

History: s. 33, ch. 86-160; s. 2, ch. 89-247; ss. 41, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 83, ch. 93-415; s. 190, ch. 97-102.