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Fla. Stat. § 379.23 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.23
379.23 Federal conservation of fish and wildlife; limited jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

(1) Consent of the State of Florida is hereby given, to the United States for acquisition of lands, waters, or lands and waters or interests therein, for the purpose of managing, protecting and propagating fish and wildlife and for other conservation uses in the state, providing prior notice has been given by the Federal Government to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, the board of county commissioners of the county where the lands proposed for purchase are located, of such proposed action stating the specific use to be made of and the specific location and description of such lands desired by the Federal Government for any such conservation use, and that such plans for acquisition and use of said lands be approved by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, the board of county commissioners of the county where the lands proposed for purchase are located; provided further that nothing herein contained shall be construed to give the consent of the State of Florida to the acquisition by the United States of lands, waters, or lands and waters, or interests therein, through exercise of the power of eminent domain; provided further that the provisions of this act shall not apply to lands owned by the several counties or by public corporations.

(2) The United States may exercise concurrent jurisdiction over lands so acquired and carry out the intent and purpose of the authority except that the existing laws of Florida relating to the Department of Environmental Protection or the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall prevail relating to any area under their supervision.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 61-242; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 25, 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 248, ch. 94-356; s. 163, ch. 99-245; s. 50, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 66.071 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 66 / Section 66.071
66.071 Betterment, judgment for plaintiff.
Status: in_force

On rendition of the verdict the clerk shall ascertain whether the balance of the last three assessments (that is, of the value of the improvements, the extent of the injury and the value of the use of land), is in favor of plaintiff or defendant and ascertain the amount of the balance; if the verdict is in favor of plaintiff, judgment shall be rendered against defendant for costs, whether the balance of the assessments is in favor of plaintiff or defendant; but if the balance of the assessments is in favor of plaintiff, he or she shall have a judgment for costs in addition to the judgment for the balance.

History: RS 1519; GS 1974; RGS 3242; CGL 5050; s. 21, ch. 67-254; s. 351, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 335.066 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 335 / Section 335.066
335.066 Safe Paths to Schools Program.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the Department of Transportation the Safe Paths to Schools Program to consider the planning and construction of bicycle and pedestrian ways to provide safe transportation for children from neighborhoods to schools, parks, and the state’s greenways and trails system.

(2) As a part of the Safe Paths to Schools Program, the department may establish a grant program to fund local, regional, and state bicycle and pedestrian projects that support the program.

History: s. 1, ch. 2002-250; s. 1, ch. 2021-53.
Fla. Stat. § 92.57 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.57
92.57 Termination of employment of witness prohibited.
Status: in_force

A person who testifies in a judicial proceeding in response to a subpoena may not be dismissed from employment because of the nature of the person’s testimony or because of absences from employment resulting from compliance with the subpoena. In any civil action arising out of a violation of this section, the court may award attorney’s fees and punitive damages to the person unlawfully dismissed, in addition to actual damages suffered by such person.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-185.
Fla. Stat. § 601.46 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.46
601.46 Condition precedent to sale of citrus fruit.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful, except as provided in s. 601.50, for any person to sell or offer for sale, transport, prepare, receive, or deliver for transportation or market any citrus fruit in fresh form unless such fruit has matured in accordance with the maturity standards and is accompanied by a certificate of inspection and maturity thereof issued by a duly authorized citrus fruit inspector of the Department of Agriculture. However, the Department of Citrus may adopt rules providing that, in lieu of the accompaniment of such shipment by a certificate of inspection and maturity, the fact of such inspection may be shown by appropriate means on the manifest or bill of lading covering such shipment.

(2) Inspection for maturity may be made at any time, anywhere, after the fruit is severed from the tree until the shipment, after inspection and certification, is accepted by common carrier or until it has been transported beyond the state lines where being transported other than by a common carrier.

(3) Shipments in bulk, either by common carrier or otherwise, to a packinghouse for repacking in Florida must be reinspected and certified before final delivery to a carrier. However, only one inspection fee shall be paid by the shipper.

(4) It shall be unlawful at any time for any person to sell or offer for sale, transport, prepare, receive, or deliver for transportation or market any citrus fruit which is immature or otherwise unfit for human consumption, or for any person to receive any such citrus fruit under a contract of sale, or for the purpose of sale, offering for sale, transportation, or delivery for transportation thereof. However, these provisions shall not apply to sale of citrus fruit “on the trees” or to common carriers or their agents when the fruit accepted for transportation or transported by any common carrier is accompanied by proper proof of inspection, maturity, and grade.

History: s. 46, ch. 25149, 1949; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 71-185; ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, ch. 73-11; s. 35, ch. 2012-182.
Fla. Stat. § 559.552 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part VI / Section 559.552
559.552 Relationship of state and federal law.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to limit or restrict the continued applicability of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to consumer collection practices in this state. This part is in addition to the requirements and regulations of the federal act. In the event of any inconsistency between any provision of this part and any provision of the federal act, the provision which is more protective of the consumer or debtor shall prevail.

History: ss. 5, 13, ch. 93-275.
Fla. Stat. § 1009.46 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1009 / Part III / Section 1009.46
1009.46 Duties relating to state financial aid and tuition assistance programs.
Status: in_force

(1) Each postsecondary educational institution that receives state funds for state financial aid and tuition assistance programs shall: (a) Complete and return the annual application for state aid funds in the format and by the date established by the Department of Education. (b) Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable student records documenting the institution’s administration of state financial aid and tuition assistance funds. (c) Verify eligibility of enrolled students with the department each academic term. (d) Report each student’s program of study to the department using the most recent classification of instructional programs taxonomy for the certificate or degree level as developed by the United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. (e) Disburse state financial aid and tuition assistance to eligible students. (f) Notify students annually regarding the renewal requirements for each state-funded award for which they are eligible. (g) Complete and return to the department all reports for the administration of state funds in the format and by the date established by the department. (h) Complete and return to the department all legislatively required reports in the format and by the date established by the department. (i) Retain required records for the later of 5 years or until such records are audited and any audit exceptions are resolved. (j) Refund to the department any undisbursed advances within 60 days after the end of the regular registration period each fall and spring term, within 30 days after the end of the summer term, or within 60 days after the date a student’s ineligibility is determined.

(2) The requirements in subsection (1) do not preclude higher standards specified in other sections of this part or the rules of the State Board of Education.

(3) An institution that fails to perform its duties in administering state financial aid or tuition assistance programs must be placed on probation by the department. (a) The department shall provide allocations on a reimbursement basis to a participating institution that fails to timely remit undisbursed funds for the previous academic year. (b) The department may suspend or revoke an institution’s eligibility to participate in state-funded programs if the institution fails to provide the required audits, fails to resolve audit findings, or fails to timely provide statutorily required reports by established deadlines.

History: s. 6, ch. 2021-232.
Fla. Stat. § 933.13 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 933 / Section 933.13
933.13 Copy of inventory shall be delivered upon request.
Status: in_force

The judge to whom the warrant is returned, upon the request of any claimant or any person from whom said property is taken, or the officer who executed the search warrant, shall deliver to said applicant a true copy of the inventory of the property mentioned in the return on said warrant.

History: s. 13, ch. 9321, 1923; CGL 8515; s. 40, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 623.05 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 623 / Section 623.05
623.05 Evidence in court proceedings.
Status: in_force

The original charter, with the clerk’s certificate of recording thereon, or a duly certified copy thereof, shall be evidence of the contents of the charter in all actions and proceedings, and shall be conclusive evidence of the existence of such corporation in all actions and proceedings where the question of its existence is only collaterally involved and prima facie evidence in all other actions and proceedings.

History: s. 5, ch. 59-113.
Fla. Stat. § 379.3003 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part IV / Section 379.3003
379.3003 Required clothing for persons hunting deer.
Status: in_force

It is a Level One violation under s. 379.401 for any person to hunt deer, or for any person to accompany another person hunting deer, during the open season for the taking of deer on public lands unless each person shall wear a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material as an outer garment. Such clothing shall be worn above the waistline and may include a head covering. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person hunting deer with a bow and arrow during seasons restricted to hunting with a bow and arrow.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-136; s. 1, ch. 87-53; s. 28, ch. 2006-304; s. 96, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 732.501 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 732 / Part V / Section 732.501
732.501 Who may make a will.
Status: in_force

Any person who is of sound mind and who is either 18 or more years of age or an emancipated minor may make a will.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 113, ch. 75-220; s. 41, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 83.40 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part II / Section 83.40
83.40 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known as the “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.”

History: s. 2, ch. 73-330.
Fla. Stat. § 765.304 — Florida Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 765 / Part III / Section 765.304
765.304 Procedure for living will.
Status: in_force

(1) If a person has made a living will expressing his or her desires concerning life-prolonging procedures, but has not designated a surrogate to execute his or her wishes concerning life-prolonging procedures or designated a surrogate under part II, the person’s primary physician may proceed as directed by the principal in the living will. In the event of a dispute or disagreement concerning the primary physician’s decision to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures, the primary physician shall not withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures pending review under s. 765.105. If a review of a disputed decision is not sought within 7 days following the primary physician’s decision to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures, the primary physician may proceed in accordance with the principal’s instructions.

(2) Before proceeding in accordance with the principal’s living will, it must be determined that: (a) The principal does not have a reasonable medical probability of recovering capacity so that the right could be exercised directly by the principal. (b) The principal has a terminal condition, has an end-stage condition, or is in a persistent vegetative state. (c) Any limitations or conditions expressed orally or in a written declaration have been carefully considered and satisfied.

History: s. 4, ch. 92-199; s. 10, ch. 94-183; s. 27, ch. 99-331; s. 16, ch. 2015-153.
Fla. Stat. § 747.033 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 747 / Section 747.033
747.033 Oath.
Status: in_force

Every conservator, before exercising his or her authority as conservator, shall take oath that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties as conservator and will render true accounts whenever required according to law, which oath may be administered by any officer authorized to administer oaths under the laws of this state. Such oath shall be filed with the court.

History: s. 8, ch. 71-103; s. 1133, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 739.206 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 739 / Section 739.206
739.206 Disclaimer by appointee, object, or taker in default of exercise of power of appointment.
Status: in_force

(1) A disclaimer of an interest in property by an appointee of a power of appointment takes effect as of the time the instrument by which the holder exercises the power becomes irrevocable.

(2) A disclaimer of an interest in property by an object, or taker in default of an exercise of a power of appointment, takes effect as of the time the instrument creating the power becomes irrevocable.

History: s. 1, ch. 2005-108.
Fla. Stat. § 631.081 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.081
631.081 Grounds for conservation; alien insurers.
Status: in_force

The department may apply to the court for an order appointing it as receiver or ancillary receiver, and directing it to conserve the assets within this state, of any alien insurer upon any of the following grounds:

(1) Upon any of the grounds specified in s. 631.051 or s. 631.061;

(2) Upon the ground that the insurer has failed to comply, within the time designated by the office, with an order made by it to make good an impairment of its trusteed funds; or

(3) Upon the ground that the property of the insurer has been sequestrated in its domiciliary sovereignty or elsewhere.

History: s. 724, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 184, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1345, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 499.834 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 499 / Part III / Section 499.834
499.834 Minimum qualifications.
Status: in_force

The department shall consider all of the following factors in determining eligibility for, and renewal of, a permit for a person or entity under this part:

(1) A finding by the department that the applicant has violated or been disciplined by a regulatory agency in any state for violating a federal, state, or local law relating to prescription drugs.

(2) Felony convictions of the applicant under a federal, state, or local law.

(3) The applicant’s past experience in the manufacture, retail, or distribution of medical gases.

(4) False or fraudulent material provided by the applicant in an application made in connection with the manufacturing, retailing, or distribution of prescription drugs.

(5) Any suspension, sanction, or revocation by a federal, state, or local government against a license or permit currently or previously held by the applicant or its owners for violations of a federal, state, or local law regarding prescription drugs.

(6) Compliance with previously granted licenses or permits.

(7) Compliance with the requirements that distributors or retailers of medical gases maintain records and make records available to the department licensing authority or federal, state, or local law enforcement officials.

(8) Other factors or qualifications the department has established in rule that are relevant to and consistent with the public health and safety.

History: s. 19, ch. 2014-89.
Fla. Stat. § 166.122 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 166 / Part II / Section 166.122
166.122 Establishment of sinking funds.
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality may establish and administer such sinking funds as it deems necessary or convenient for the payment, purchase, or redemption of any outstanding bonded indebtedness of the municipality.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-129.
Fla. Stat. § 534.52 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 534 / Section 534.52
534.52 Violations; refusal, suspension, revocation; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) For any violation of ss. 534.47-534.53, the department may refuse to renew a license or may suspend or revoke a license already issued, upon notice to the applicant or licensee of its intention so to refuse, suspend, or revoke by giving its reasons therefor. The applicant or licensee shall have 15 days thereafter in which to request a hearing on the department’s intentions to refuse, suspend, or revoke her or his license, and upon her or his failure to do so within said time, refusal, suspension, or revocation shall become final without further procedure.

(2) In addition, or as an alternative to refusing, suspending, or revoking a license in cases involving violations, the department may impose an administrative fine in the Class I category pursuant to s. 570.971 not to exceed $500 for the first offense and not to exceed $1,000 for the second or subsequent violations. When imposed and paid, such fines shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund.

(3) Failure to comply with the provisions of s. 534.501 shall be a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 6, ch. 73-40; s. 3, ch. 77-362; s. 6, ch. 78-95; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 83-7; s. 3, ch. 86-70; s. 133, ch. 91-224; s. 1, ch. 93-5; s. 738, ch. 97-103; s. 54, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.91 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part IV / Section 1004.91
1004.91 Requirements for career education program basic skills.
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt, by rule, standards of basic skill mastery for completion of certificate career education programs. Each school district and Florida College System institution that conducts programs that confer career and technical certificates shall provide applied academics instruction through which students receive the basic skills instruction required pursuant to this section.

(2) Students who enroll in a program offered for career credit of 450 hours or more shall complete an entry-level examination within the first 6 weeks after admission into the program. The State Board of Education shall designate examinations that are currently in existence, the results of which are comparable across institutions, to assess student mastery of basic skills. Any student found to lack the required level of basic skills for such program shall be referred to applied academics instruction or another adult general education program for a structured program of basic skills instruction. Such instruction may include English for speakers of other languages. A student may not receive a career or technical certificate of completion without first demonstrating the basic skills required in the state curriculum frameworks for the career education program.

(3)(a) The following students may be exempted from this section: 1. An adult student with a disability. 2. A student who possesses a high school diploma from a private school that is in compliance with s. 1002.42, or, for a student in a home education program or a personalized education program, a signed affidavit submitted by the student’s parent or legal guardian attesting that the student has completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements of s. 1002.41 or a personalized education program pursuant to the requirements of s. 1002.395. (b) The following students are exempt from this section: 1. A student who possesses a college degree at the associate in applied science level or higher. 2. A student who demonstrates readiness for public postsecondary education pursuant to s. 1008.30 and applicable rules adopted by the State Board of Education. 3. A student who passes a state or national industry certification or licensure examination that is identified in State Board of Education rules and aligned to the career education program in which the student is enrolled. 4. An adult student who is enrolled in an apprenticeship program that is registered with the Department of Education in accordance with chapter 446.

History: s. 234, ch. 2002-387; s. 93, ch. 2004-357; s. 14, ch. 2008-235; s. 66, ch. 2011-5; s. 49, ch. 2013-27; s. 10, ch. 2024-125.
Fla. Stat. § 948.12 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 948 / Section 948.12
948.12 Intensive supervision for postprison release of violent offenders.
Status: in_force

It is the finding of the Legislature that the population of violent offenders released from state prison into the community poses the greatest threat to the public safety of the groups of offenders under community supervision. Therefore, for the purpose of enhanced public safety, any offender released from state prison who:

(1) Was most recently incarcerated for an offense that is or was contained in category 1 (murder, manslaughter), category 2 (sexual offenses), category 3 (robbery), or category 4 (violent personal crimes) of Rules 3.701 and 3.988, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure (1993), and who has served at least one prior felony commitment at a state or federal correctional institution;

(2) Was sentenced as a habitual offender, violent habitual offender, or violent career criminal pursuant to s. 775.084; or

(3) Has been found to be a sexual predator pursuant to s. 775.21,

and who has a term of probation to follow the period of incarceration shall be provided intensive supervision by experienced correctional probation officers. Subject to specific appropriation by the Legislature, caseloads may be restricted to a maximum of 40 offenders per officer to provide for enhanced public safety as well as to effectively monitor conditions of electronic monitoring or curfews, if such was ordered by the court.

History: s. 11, ch. 97-78; s. 17, ch. 2004-371; s. 59, ch. 2016-24; s. 50, ch. 2025-156.
Fla. Stat. § 286.021 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 286 / Section 286.021
286.021 Department of State to hold title to patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.
Status: in_force

The legal title and every right, interest, claim or demand of any kind in and to any patent, trademark or copyright, or application for the same, now owned or held, or as may hereafter be acquired, owned and held by the state, or any of its boards, commissions or agencies, is hereby granted to and vested in the Department of State for the use and benefit of the state; and no person, firm or corporation shall be entitled to use the same without the written consent of said Department of State.

History: s. 1, ch. 21959, 1943; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 70-440; s. 15, ch. 79-65.