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Fla. Stat. § 383.15 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 383 / Section 383.15
383.15 Legislative intent; perinatal intensive care services.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that many perinatal diseases and disabilities have debilitating, costly, and often fatal consequences if left untreated. Many of these debilitating conditions could be prevented or ameliorated if services were available to the public through a regional perinatal intensive care centers program. Perinatal intensive care services are critical to the well-being and development of a healthy society and represent a constructive, cost-beneficial, and essential investment in the future of our state. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature to develop a regional perinatal intensive care centers program. The Legislature further intends that development of such program not reduce or dilute the current financial commitment of the state, as indicated through appropriation, to the existing regional perinatal intensive care centers. It is also the intent of the Legislature that any additional centers authorized under s. 383.19 after July 1, 1993, not receive payments under a disproportionate share program for regional perinatal intensive care centers authorized under chapter 409 unless specific appropriations are provided to expand such payments to additional hospitals.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-54; s. 1, ch. 77-171; s. 1, ch. 94-140; s. 1, ch. 2012-33.
Fla. Stat. § 400.997 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part XI / Section 400.997
400.997 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for the licensure of transitional living facilities and require the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic standards by the Agency for Health Care Administration to ensure quality of care and services to clients in transitional living facilities. It is the policy of the state that the least restrictive appropriate available treatment be used based on the individual needs and best interest of the client, consistent with optimum improvement of the client’s condition. The goal of a transitional living program for persons who have brain or spinal cord injuries is to assist each person who has such an injury to achieve a higher level of independent functioning and to enable the person to reenter the community. It is also the policy of the state that the restraint or seclusion of a client is justified only as an emergency safety measure used in response to danger to the client or others. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature to achieve an ongoing reduction in the use of restraint or seclusion in programs and facilities that serve persons who have brain or spinal cord injuries.

History: s. 1, ch. 2015-25.
Fla. Stat. § 678.5071 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 678 / Part V / Section 678.5071
678.5071 Duty of securities intermediary to comply with entitlement order.
Status: in_force

(1) A securities intermediary shall comply with an entitlement order if the entitlement order is originated by the appropriate person, the securities intermediary has had reasonable opportunity to assure itself that the entitlement order is genuine and authorized, and the securities intermediary has had reasonable opportunity to comply with the entitlement order. A securities intermediary satisfies the duty if: (a) The securities intermediary acts with respect to the duty as agreed upon by the entitlement holder and the securities intermediary; or (b) In the absence of agreement, the securities intermediary exercises due care in accordance with reasonable commercial standards to comply with the entitlement order.

(2) If a securities intermediary transfers a financial asset pursuant to an ineffective entitlement order, the securities intermediary shall reestablish a security entitlement in favor of the person entitled to it, and pay or credit any payments or distributions that the person did not receive as a result of the wrongful transfer. If the securities intermediary does not reestablish a security entitlement, the securities intermediary is liable to the entitlement holder for damages.

History: s. 5, ch. 98-11.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.384 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part II / Section 1004.384
1004.384 University of Central Florida College of Medicine.
Status: in_force

A college of medicine, as approved by the Board of Governors on March 23, 2006, is authorized at the University of Central Florida.

History: s. 7, ch. 2006-58.
Fla. Stat. § 747.036 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 747 / Section 747.036
747.036 Resignation or removal of conservator.
Status: in_force

The provision for resignation and removal of a guardian of the property in 1 chapter 746 shall apply in the circuit court to resignation and removal of a conservator.

History: s. 11, ch. 71-103.
Fla. Stat. § 210.30 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 210 / Part II / Section 210.30
210.30 Tax on tobacco products; exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A tax is hereby imposed upon all tobacco products in this state and upon any person engaged in business as a distributor thereof at the rate of 25 percent of the wholesale sales price of such tobacco products. Such tax shall be imposed at the time the distributor: (a) Brings or causes to be brought into this state from without the state tobacco products for sale; (b) Makes, manufactures, or fabricates tobacco products in this state for sale in this state; or (c) Ships or transports tobacco products to retailers in this state, to be sold by those retailers.

(2) A tax is hereby imposed upon the use or storage by consumers of tobacco products in this state and upon such consumers at the rate of 25 percent of the cost of such tobacco products. The tax imposed by this subsection shall not apply if the tax imposed by subsection (1) on such tobacco products has been paid. This tax shall not apply to the use or storage of tobacco products in quantities of less than 1 pound in the possession of any one consumer.

(3) Any tobacco product with respect to which a tax has once been imposed under this part shall not again be subject to tax under this part.

(4) No tax shall be imposed by this part upon tobacco products not within the taxing power of the state under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution.

(5) The exemptions provided for cigarettes under s. 210.04(4) shall also apply to tobacco products under this part.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-141; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 716.04 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 716 / Section 716.04
716.04 Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Whenever the Department of Financial Services is of the opinion an escheat has occurred, or shall occur, of any money or other property deposited in the custody of, or under the control of, any court of the United States, in and for any district within the state, or in the custody of any depository, registry or clerk or other officer of such court, or the treasury of the United States, it shall cause to be filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Leon County, or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, to ascertain if any escheat has occurred, and to cause said court to enter a judgment or decree of escheat in favor of the state, with costs, disbursements, and attorney fee.

History: s. 4, ch. 24333, 1947; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1883, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 581.141 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 581 / Section 581.141
581.141 Certificate of registration or of inspection; revocation and suspension; fines.
Status: in_force

(1) REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION. — If it is determined by the department that any nurseryman, stock dealer, agent, or plant broker is selling or offering for sale, or is distributing or offering to distribute, nursery stock in violation of the provisions of this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter, or has aided or abetted in such violation, the department may revoke or suspend her or his certificate of registration or the use of any certificates, permits, or agreements issued by the division. Further, the department may refuse or suspend the certification of any nursery stock or plant product when it is determined that plant pests exist on the stock or product or that the nursery or site is in such condition with regard to growth and cultivation that an efficient inspection for plant pests cannot be made.

(2) FINES; PROBATION. — (a)1. The department may, after notice and hearing, impose an administrative fine in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 or probation not exceeding 12 months, or both, for a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter upon a person, nurseryman, stock dealer, agent, or plant broker. The fine, when paid, shall be deposited in the Plant Industry Trust Fund. 2. The imposition of a fine or probation pursuant to this subsection may be in addition to or in lieu of the suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration or certificate of inspection. (b) Whenever any administrative order has been made and entered by the department imposing a fine upon any person pursuant to this subsection, the order shall specify the amount of the fine and the time limit for payment, which shall not exceed 15 days. Upon failure to pay the fine within such time, the certificate of registration or certificate of inspection of the person may be suspended or revoked without further hearing; and a fine of $100 per day may be imposed for each day the violation continues.

History: s. 5, ch. 29767, 1955; s. 14, ch. 59-261; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-39; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 6, ch. 78-95; s. 5, ch. 80-41; s. 2, ch. 84-60; s. 5, ch. 84-355; s. 4, ch. 85-283; s. 50, ch. 93-169; s. 920, ch. 97-103; s. 136, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 216.133 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 216 / Section 216.133
216.133 Definitions; ss. 216.133-216.138.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 216.133-216.138:

(1) “Consensus estimating conference” includes the Economic Estimating Conference, the Demographic Estimating Conference, the Revenue Estimating Conference, the Education Estimating Conference, the Criminal Justice Estimating Conference, the Occupational Forecasting Conference, the Early Learning Programs Estimating Conference, the Self-Insurance Estimating Conference, the Florida Retirement System Actuarial Assumption Conference, and the Social Services Estimating Conference.

(2) “Official information” means the data, forecasts, estimates, analyses, studies, and other information which the principals of a consensus estimating conference unanimously adopt for purposes of the state planning and budgeting system.

(3) “Consensus” means the unanimous consent of all of the principals of a consensus estimating conference.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-26; s. 16, ch. 93-230; s. 14, ch. 2000-371; s. 6, ch. 2004-484; s. 21, ch. 2005-152; s. 3, ch. 2010-101.
Fla. Stat. § 861.011 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 861 / Section 861.011
861.011 Obstructing transportation facility.
Status: in_force

Any person who obstructs any public transportation facility by fencing across or into it or by willfully causing any other obstruction in or to such transportation facility, or any part thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and the judgment of the court shall also be that the obstruction be removed.

History: s. 162, ch. 29965, 1955; s. 242, ch. 71-136; s. 225, ch. 84-309.
Fla. Stat. § 679.709 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part VII / Section 679.709
679.709 Priority.
Status: in_force

(1) This act determines the priority of conflicting claims to collateral. However, if the relative priorities of the claims were established before this act takes effect, chapter 679, Florida Statutes 2000, determines priority.

(2) For purposes of s. 679.322(1), the priority of a security interest that becomes enforceable under s. 679.2031 of this act dates from the time this act takes effect if the security interest is perfected under this act by the filing of a financing statement before this act takes effect which would not have been effective to perfect the security interest under chapter 679, Florida Statutes 2000. This subsection does not apply to conflicting security interests each of which is perfected by the filing of such a financing statement.

History: s. 8, ch. 2001-198; s. 159, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 826.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 826 / Section 826.03
826.03 Knowingly marrying husband or wife of another.
Status: in_force

Whoever knowingly marries the husband or wife of another person, knowing him or her to be the spouse of another person, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 39, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2605; GS 3528; RGS 5418; CGL 7561; s. 776, ch. 71-136; s. 46, ch. 74-383; s. 30, ch. 75-298.
Fla. Stat. § 253.036 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 253 / Section 253.036
253.036 Forest management.
Status: in_force

All land management plans described in s. 253.034(5) which are prepared for parcels larger than 1,000 acres shall contain an analysis of the multiple-use potential of the parcel, which analysis shall include the potential of the parcel to generate revenues to enhance the management of the parcel. The lead agency shall prepare the analysis, which shall contain a component or section prepared by a qualified professional forester which assesses the feasibility of managing timber resources on the parcel for resource conservation and revenue generation purposes through a stewardship ethic that embraces sustainable forest management practices if the lead management agency determines that the timber resource management is not in conflict with the primary management objectives of the parcel. For purposes of this section, practicing sustainable forest management means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs by practicing a land stewardship ethic which integrates the reforestation, managing, growing, nurturing, and harvesting of trees for useful products with the conservation of soil, air and water quality, wildlife and fish habitat, and aesthetics. The Legislature intends that each lead management agency, whenever practicable and cost effective, use the services of the Florida Forest Service of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or other qualified private sector professional forester in completing such feasibility assessments and implementing timber resource management. The Legislature further intends that the lead management agency develop a memorandum of agreement with the Florida Forest Service to provide for full reimbursement for any services provided for the feasibility assessments or timber resource management. All additional revenues generated through multiple-use management or compatible secondary use management shall be returned to the lead agency responsible for such management and shall be used to pay for management activities on all conservation, preservation, and recreation lands under the agency’s jurisdiction. In addition, such revenue shall be segregated in an agency trust fund and shall remain available to the agency in subsequent fiscal years to support land management appropriations.

History: s. 1, ch. 98-332; s. 3, ch. 2012-7.
Fla. Stat. § 120.72 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 120 / Section 120.72
120.72 Legislative intent; references to chapter 120 or portions thereof.
Status: in_force

Unless expressly provided otherwise, a reference in any section of the Florida Statutes to chapter 120 or to any section or sections or portion of a section of chapter 120 includes, and shall be understood as including, all subsequent amendments to chapter 120 or to the referenced section or sections or portions of a section.

History: s. 3, ch. 74-310; s. 1, ch. 76-207; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 57, ch. 78-95; s. 13, ch. 78-425; s. 38, ch. 96-159.
Fla. Stat. § 562.24 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.24
562.24 Administration of oaths by director or authorized employees.
Status: in_force

The director and authorized employees of the division may administer oaths or affirmations on statements of defendants charged with the violation of the Beverage Law and other things directly connected with the enforcement of said law.

History: s. 7, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271-o); ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 23, ch. 79-11.
Fla. Stat. § 259.07 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 259 / Section 259.07
259.07 Public meetings.
Status: in_force

The council, before making recommendations to the board for the purchase of any land pursuant to s. 259.035, shall hold one or more public meetings on the proposed purchase of such land in areas of the state where major portions of such land are situated. At least 30 days in advance of such public meeting, notice shall be published in newspapers of general circulation in the areas where such lands are located, indicating the date, time, and place of such public meeting. A report of the public meeting shall be submitted to the board along with the recommendation for purchase of such land.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-59; s. 7, ch. 92-288.
Fla. Stat. § 97.05831 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 97 / Part II / Section 97.05831
97.05831 Voter registration applications made available to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Status: in_force

As required in s. 379.352, each supervisor of elections shall supply voter registration applications to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its subagents, as needed.

History: s. 1, ch. 2006-95; s. 183, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 331.325 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part II / Section 331.325
331.325 Environmental permits.
Status: in_force

Space Florida shall obtain required environmental permits in accordance with federal and state law and shall comply with the provisions of chapter 380.

History: ss. 29, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 24, ch. 2006-60.
Fla. Stat. § 475.125 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 475 / Part I / Section 475.125
475.125 Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission by rule may establish fees to be paid for application, examination, reexamination, licensing and renewal, certification and recertification, reinstatement, and recordmaking and recordkeeping. The fee for initial application and examination may not exceed $100. The initial license fee and the license renewal fee may not exceed $50 for each year of the duration of the license. The commission may also establish by rule a late renewal penalty. The commission shall establish fees which are adequate to ensure its continued operation. Fees shall be based on estimates made by the department of the revenue required to implement this chapter and other provisions of law relating to the regulation of real estate practitioners.

(2) Application and license fees shall be refunded upon a determination by the commission that the state is not entitled to the fees or that only a portion of the resources have been expended in the processing of the application, or if for any other reason the application is not completely processed. The commission shall implement this provision by rule.

History: ss. 9, 42, ch. 79-239; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 38, ch. 82-1; s. 56, ch. 83-329; ss. 6, 28, 30, ch. 88-20; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 401.2915 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part III / Section 401.2915
401.2915 Automated external defibrillators.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that an automated external defibrillator may be used by any person for the purpose of saving the life of another person in cardiac arrest. In order to achieve that goal, the Legislature intends to encourage training in lifesaving first aid and set standards for and encourage the use of automated external defibrillators.

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Automated external defibrillator” means a device as defined in s. 768.1325(2)(b). (b) “Defibrillation” means the administration of a controlled electrical charge to the heart to restore a viable cardiac rhythm.

(2) In order to promote public health and safety: (a) All persons who use an automated external defibrillator are encouraged to obtain appropriate training, to include completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or successful completion of a basic first aid course that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, and demonstrated proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator. (b) Any person or entity in possession of an automated external defibrillator is encouraged to notify the local emergency medical services medical director or the local public safety answering point, as defined in s. 365.172(3), of the location of the automated external defibrillator. (c) Any person who uses an automated external defibrillator shall activate the emergency medical services system as soon as possible upon use of the automated external defibrillator.

(3) Any person who intentionally or willfully: (a) Tampers with or otherwise renders an automated external defibrillator inoperative, except during such time as the automated external defibrillator is being serviced, tested, repaired, recharged, or inspected or except pursuant to court order; or (b) Obliterates the serial number on an automated external defibrillator for purposes of falsifying service records, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Paragraph (a) does not apply to the owner of the automated external defibrillator or the owner’s authorized representative or agent.

(4) Each local and state law enforcement vehicle may carry an automated external defibrillator.

History: s. 1, ch. 97-34; s. 3, ch. 2001-76; s. 1, ch. 2005-109; s. 1, ch. 2006-206; s. 1, ch. 2008-101; s. 3, ch. 2012-177.