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Fla. Stat. § 561.5101 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 561 / Section 561.5101
561.5101 Come-to-rest requirement; exceptions; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of inspection and tax-revenue control, all malt beverages, except those manufactured and sold by the same licensee, pursuant to s. 561.221(2) or (3), must come to rest at the licensed premises of an alcoholic beverage wholesaler in this state before being sold to a vendor by the wholesaler. The prohibition contained in this subsection does not apply to the shipment of malt beverages commonly known as private labels. The prohibition contained in this subsection shall not prevent a manufacturer from shipping malt beverages for storage at a bonded warehouse facility, provided that such malt beverages are distributed as provided in this subsection or to an out-of-state entity.

(2) Any person who is in the business of selling alcoholic beverages and who knowingly and intentionally sells malt beverages in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of subsection (1), whether to a vendor or to an ultimate consumer, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 6, ch. 97-213; s. 4, ch. 2015-12.
Fla. Stat. § 122.321 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 122 / Section 122.321
122.321 County officers and employees; division B.
Status: in_force

Effective July 1, 1969, the provisions of s. 122.32 relative to future officials and employees of any county which elected to accept social security under the provisions of chapter 650 prior to June 19, 1957, shall be of no further force and effect. On and after July 1, 1969, all new and future officers and employees of any county coming under the provisions of s. 122.32 shall become members of division B unless some new consolidated state retirement system becomes effective on that date.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-129; s. 44, ch. 73-333.
Fla. Stat. § 668.608 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 668 / Part III / Section 668.608
668.608 Criminal violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), any person who violates s. 668.603 commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) Any person who violates s. 668.603 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if: (a) The volume of commercial electronic mail messages transmitted by the person exceeds 2,500 attempted recipients in any 24-hour period; (b) The volume of commercial electronic mail messages transmitted by the person exceeds 25,000 attempted recipients in any 30-day period; (c) The volume of commercial electronic mail messages transmitted by the person exceeds 250,000 attempted recipients in any 1-year period; (d) The revenue generated from a specific commercial electronic mail message transmitted by the person exceeds $1,000; (e) The total revenue generated from all commercial electronic mail messages transmitted by the person to any electronic mail message service provider or its subscribers exceeds $50,000; (f) The person knowingly hires, employs, uses, or permits any minor to assist in the transmission of a commercial electronic mail message in violation of s. 668.603; or (g) The person commits a violation otherwise punishable under subsection (1) within a 5-year period after a previous conviction under this section.

History: s. 4, ch. 2006-232.
Fla. Stat. § 683.26 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 683 / Section 683.26
683.26 Ronald Reagan Day.
Status: in_force

(1) February 6 of each year is designated as “Ronald Reagan Day.”

(2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating February 6 as “Ronald Reagan Day.” Public officials, schools, private organizations, and all citizens are encouraged to honor the legacy of opportunity and optimism left by America’s 40th President by commemorating Ronald Reagan Day on February 6 of each year.

History: s. 1, ch. 2007-34.
Fla. Stat. § 631.263 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.263
631.263 Transfers after petition.
Status: in_force

(1) After the original petition is filed in any delinquency proceeding, a transfer of any of the real property of the insurer made to a person acting in good faith shall be valid against the receiver if made for a present fair equivalent value or, if not made for a present fair equivalent value, then to the extent of the present consideration actually paid therefor, for which amount the transferee shall have a lien on the property so transferred. The recording of a copy of the petition for, or order in, any delinquency proceeding with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where any real property in question is located is constructive notice of the commencement of a delinquency proceeding. The exercise by a court of the United States or any state with jurisdiction to authorize or effect a judicial sale of real property of the insurer within any county in any state shall not be impaired by the pendency of such a proceeding unless the copy is recorded in the county prior to the consummation of the judicial sale.

(2) After the original petition for a delinquency proceeding has been filed and before an order of conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation is granted: (a) A transfer of any of the property of the insurer, other than real property, made to a person acting in good faith shall be valid against the receiver if made for a present fair equivalent value or, if not made for a present fair equivalent value, then to the extent of the present consideration actually paid therefor, for which amount the transferee shall have a lien on the property so transferred. (b) A person indebted to the insurer or holding property of the insurer may, if acting in good faith, pay the indebtedness or deliver the property or any part thereof to the insurer or upon her or his order, with the same effect as if the petition were not pending.

(3) A person having actual knowledge of the pending delinquency proceeding shall be deemed not to act in good faith.

(4) A person asserting the validity of a transfer under this section has the burden of proof. Except as elsewhere provided in this section, any transfer by or in behalf of the insurer after the date of filing of the original petition in any delinquency proceeding requesting the appointment of a receiver, as defined in s. 631.011, by any person other than the receiver is not valid against the receiver.

(5) Nothing in this section shall impair the negotiability of currency or negotiable instruments.

(6) For the purposes of this section, a transfer is not made until the insurer or affiliate has acquired rights in the property transferred.

History: s. 12, ch. 70-27; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 20, ch. 83-38; s. 6, ch. 85-339; s. 2, ch. 87-350; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 404, ch. 97-102; s. 36, ch. 2004-374.
Fla. Stat. § 110.602 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part V / Section 110.602
110.602 Selected Exempt Service; creation, coverage.
Status: in_force

The Selected Exempt Service is created as a separate system of personnel administration for select exempt positions. Such positions shall include, and shall be limited to, those positions which are exempt from the Career Service System pursuant to s. 110.205(2) and (5) and for which the salaries and benefits are set by the department in accordance with the rules of the Selected Exempt Service. The department shall designate all positions included in the Selected Exempt Service as either managerial/policymaking, professional, or nonmanagerial/nonpolicymaking.

History: ss. 8, 14, ch. 85-318; s. 6, ch. 86-149; s. 11, ch. 88-290; ss. 1, 2, ch. 89-13; s. 8, ch. 90-196; s. 18, ch. 94-113; s. 1, ch. 94-259; s. 13, ch. 97-296; s. 29, ch. 2001-43.
Fla. Stat. § 683.22 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 683 / Section 683.22
683.22 Law Day and Law Week.
Status: in_force

(1) May 1 of each year is designated as “Law Day,” and the week starting with the Sunday preceding May 1 is proclaimed “Law Week” in Florida. If May 1 falls on a Sunday, Law Week begins on that day. During the week, all residents, schools, businesses, and clubs and the mass media are invited to commemorate the role of law in our lives. The theme to be celebrated will be determined by the Supreme Court of Florida and publicized and supported by the lawyers of Florida through The Florida Bar.

(2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation celebrating these events, with a theme to be determined by the Supreme Court of Florida and supported by the lawyers of Florida through The Florida Bar.

History: s. 1, ch. 98-23.
Fla. Stat. § 92.08 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.08
92.08 Deeds and powers of attorney of record for 20 years or more.
Status: in_force

The recitals in any deed of conveyance or power of attorney shall be admissible in evidence when offered in evidence by either party to any suit at law or in equity as prima facie proof of the truth of the facts therein recited, provided such deed of conveyance or power of attorney appears regular on its face and is a muniment in the chain of title under which the party offering the deed claims, and has been recorded as provided by law for more than 20 years prior to the institution of the suit in which it is offered; and provided further, that the party offering the deed of conveyance or power of attorney for such purposes shall at least 10 days before the trial of the suit in which the said copy is offered in evidence give notice to the opposite side of the intention to offer such copy in evidence and the purpose for which the same will be offered, and deliver with such notice a copy of the deed or power of attorney. The original deed or power of attorney shall be offered unless the party offering the certified copy shall show that the original is not within the custody or control of the party offering the copy.

History: s. 2, ch. 10111, 1925; CGL 4392.
Fla. Stat. § 403.726 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part IV / Section 403.726
403.726 Abatement of imminent hazard caused by hazardous substance.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that hazardous waste which has been improperly generated, transported, disposed of, stored, or treated may pose an imminent hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare and the environment.

(2) The department shall take any action necessary pursuant to s. 403.121 or s. 403.131 to abate or substantially reduce any imminent hazard caused by a hazardous substance, including a spill into the environment of a hazardous substance. The department is authorized to use moneys from the Water Quality Assurance Trust Fund to finance such actions, and such expenditures from the fund shall be recoverable pursuant to s. 376.307.

(3) An imminent hazard exists if any hazardous substance creates an immediate and substantial danger to human health, safety, or welfare or to the environment. The department may institute action in its own name, using the procedures and remedies of s. 403.121 or s. 403.131, to abate an imminent hazard. However, the department is authorized to recover a civil penalty of not more than $37,500 for each day of continued violation. Whenever serious harm to human health, safety, and welfare; the environment; or private or public property may occur before completion of an administrative hearing or other formal proceeding that might be initiated to abate the risk of serious harm, the department may obtain, ex parte, an injunction without paying filing and service fees before the filing and service of process.

(4) The department may implement the provisions of chapter 386 in its own name whenever a hazardous substance is being generated, transported, disposed of, stored, or treated in violation of those provisions of law.

(5) The department may issue a permit or order requiring prompt abatement of an imminent hazard.

(6) The department may remove or dispose of any hazardous substance which has become an imminent hazard, or take any other emergency action, when the owner or operator of a hazardous waste facility or a generator or transporter of a hazardous substance does not take appropriate action to abate or neutralize the hazard.

(7) Where a hazardous substance is discharged into waters of the state and abatement action is taken pursuant to this section, the department may require that the affected body of water be restored to meet, but not exceed, either the standards established by department rule for that particular body of water or ambient water quality prior to the discharge, whichever is higher. However, under no circumstances would the subject water have to be restored to a more pure state than ambient water quality prior to the discharge.

History: s. 8, ch. 80-302; s. 36, ch. 84-338; s. 4, ch. 95-144; s. 68, ch. 96-321; s. 38, ch. 2000-153; s. 25, ch. 2007-184; s. 22, ch. 2020-158; s. 29, ch. 2021-51.
Fla. Stat. § 601.992 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.992
601.992 Collection of dues and other payments on behalf of certain nonprofit corporations engaged in market news and grower education.
Status: in_force

The Department of Citrus or the Department of Agriculture or their successors may collect or compel the entities regulated by the Department of Citrus to collect dues, contributions, or any other financial payment upon request by, and on behalf of, any not-for-profit corporation and its related not-for-profit corporations located in this state that receive payments or dues from their members. Such not-for-profit corporation must be engaged, to the exclusion of agricultural commodities other than citrus, in market news and grower education solely for citrus growers and must have at least 2,500 members who are engaged in growing citrus in this state for commercial sale. The Department of Citrus may adopt rules to administer this section. The rules may establish indemnity requirements for the requesting corporation and for fees to be charged to the corporation that are sufficient but do not exceed the amount necessary to ensure that any direct costs incurred by the Department of Citrus in implementing this section are borne by the requesting corporation and not by the Department of Citrus.

History: s. 39, ch. 2001-201; s. 53, ch. 2001-279; s. 9, ch. 2006-255; s. 17, ch. 2006-289; s. 75, ch. 2012-182; s. 3, ch. 2013-230; s. 5, ch. 2022-117.
Fla. Stat. § 495.171 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 495 / Section 495.171
495.171 Effective date; repeal of conflicting acts.
Status: in_force

(1) This chapter, as amended by this act, shall be in force and take effect January 1, 2007, but shall not affect any suit, proceeding, or appeal then pending.

(2) Sections 506.06-506.13 are repealed on January 1, 2007, provided that as to any suit, proceeding, or appeal, and for that purpose only, pending at the time this chapter, as amended by this act, takes effect such repeal shall be deemed not to be effective until final determination of said pending suit, proceeding, or appeal.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-58; s. 19, ch. 2006-191.
Fla. Stat. § 663.315 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part II / Section 663.315
663.315 Investment limits.
Status: in_force

An international development bank shall be subject to the provisions of s. 658.67, relating to investments, in the same manner and to the same extent as a state bank.

History: ss. 1, 5, ch. 86-82; s. 1, ch. 91-307; s. 1, ch. 92-303.
Fla. Stat. § 618.11 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 618 / Section 618.11
618.11 How meetings called.
Status: in_force

In its bylaws each association shall provide for one or more regular meetings annually. The board of directors shall have the right to call a special meeting at any time, and 10 percent of the members or stockholders may file a petition stating the specific business to be brought before the association and demand a special meeting at any time. Such meeting must thereupon be called by the directors. Notice of all special meetings, together with a statement of the purpose thereof, shall be mailed to each member at least 10 days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that the bylaws may require instead that such notice may be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, published at the principal place of business of the association.

History: s. 11, ch. 9300, 1923; CGL 6476; s. 11, ch. 14675, 1931.
Fla. Stat. § 310.161 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 310 / Section 310.161
310.161 Piloting without a license; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Any individual who is not a licensed state pilot or a certificated deputy pilot, and who directs the movement of a vessel on which a licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot is required is guilty of piloting without a license. Any person piloting without a license is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) In addition to, or in lieu of, the penalty provided in subsection (1), the department may seek the imposition of a civil penalty through the circuit court. The civil penalty shall be not less than $500 and not more than $5,000 for each offense. The court shall also award to the prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorney fees and, in the event the department prevails, may also award reasonable costs of investigation.

(3) The vessel and its owner shall be obligated to pay to the licensed state pilots at the port where the violation of subsection (1) occurred, the pilotage rate which would otherwise have been applicable, and, if the pilots in said port must resort to legal action to obtain a judgment therefor, the court shall also award to the prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

History: s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 8, ch. 90-54; s. 6, ch. 90-144; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 626.9951 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part XIII / Section 626.9951
626.9951 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Exchange” means an exchange established for this state under PPACA.

(2) “Financial services business” means a financial activity regulated by the Department of Financial Services, the Office of Insurance Regulation, or the Office of Financial Regulation.

(3) “Navigator” means an individual authorized by an exchange to serve as a navigator, or who works on behalf of an entity authorized by an exchange to serve as a navigator, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s. 18031(i)(1), who facilitates the selection of a qualified health plan through the exchange and performs any other duties specified under 42 U.S.C. s. 18031(i)(3).

(4) “PPACA” has the same meaning as in s. 627.402.

History: s. 6, ch. 2013-101.
Fla. Stat. § 100.102 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 100 / Section 100.102
100.102 Cost of special elections and special primary elections to be incurred by the state.
Status: in_force

Whenever any special election or special primary election is held as required in s. 100.101, each county incurring expenses resulting from such special election or special primary election shall be reimbursed by the state. Reimbursement shall be based upon actual expenses as filed by the supervisor of elections with the county governing body. The Department of State shall verify the expenses of each special election and each special primary election and authorize payment for reimbursement to each county affected.

History: s. 2, ch. 74-120; s. 12, ch. 77-175.
Fla. Stat. § 817.091 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.091
817.091 Fraudulent use of gift cards.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Cardholder” means a person to whom a physical or virtual gift card is sold, gifted, or issued following the authorized sale of the gift card. (b) “Card issuer” means a person that issues a gift card or the agent of that person with respect to that card. (c) “Gift card” means a physical or virtual card, code, or device that may be issued to a consumer on a prepaid basis primarily for personal, family, or household purposes in a specified amount, regardless of whether that amount may be increased or reloaded in exchange for payment, and that is redeemable upon presentation by a consumer at a single merchant, a group of affiliated merchants, or a group of unaffiliated merchants. (d) “Gift card redemption information” means information unique to each gift card which allows the cardholder to access, transfer, or spend the funds on that gift card. (e) “Gift card seller” means a merchant that is engaged in the business of selling gift cards to consumers. (f) “Value” means the greatest amount of economic loss the card issuer, gift card seller, or cardholder might reasonably suffer, including the full or maximum monetary face or load value of the gift card, regardless of whether the gift card has been activated.

(2) It is unlawful for a person, with the intent to defraud: (a) To acquire or retain possession of a gift card or of gift card redemption information without the consent of the cardholder, card issuer, or gift card seller. (b) To alter or tamper with a gift card or its packaging. (c) To devise a scheme to obtain a gift card or gift card redemption information from a cardholder, card issuer, or gift card seller by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises. (d) To use, for the purpose of obtaining money, goods, services, or anything else of value, a gift card or gift card redemption information that has been obtained in violation of this subsection.

(3)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates subsection (2) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (b) A person commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if: 1. The person violates subsection (2) and has previously been convicted of a violation of subsection (2). 2. The value of any gift card; gift card redemption information; or money, goods, services, or other thing of value obtained as a result of violating subsection (2) exceeds $750. (c) For the purposes of this subsection, the value of any gift card; gift card redemption information; or money, goods, services, or other thing of value obtained as a result of violating subsection (2) may be aggregated to determine the degree of the offense.

History: s. 1, ch. 2025-151.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1604 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1604
620.1604 Person’s power to dissociate as general partner; wrongful dissociation.
Status: in_force

(1) A person has the power to dissociate as a general partner at any time, rightfully or wrongfully, by express will pursuant to s. 620.1603(1).

(2) A person’s dissociation as a general partner is wrongful only if: (a) It is in breach of an express provision of the partnership agreement; or (b) It occurs before the termination of the limited partnership, and: 1. The person withdraws as a general partner by express will; 2. The person is expelled as a general partner by judicial determination under s. 620.1603(5); 3. The person is dissociated as a general partner by becoming a debtor in bankruptcy; or 4. In the case of a person that is not an individual, trust other than a business trust, or estate, the person is expelled or otherwise dissociated as a general partner because it willfully dissolved or terminated.

(3) A person that wrongfully dissociates as a general partner is liable to the limited partnership and, subject to s. 620.2001, to the other partners for damages caused by the dissociation. The liability is in addition to any other obligation of the general partner to the limited partnership or to the other partners.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.