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Fla. Stat. § 250.4815 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.4815
250.4815 Professional license of servicemember not to expire while member on federal active duty.
Status: in_force

A professional license issued in the state to any member of the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves shall not expire while the member is serving on federal active duty and shall be extended for up to 90 days after his or her return from federal active duty. If the license is renewed during the 90-day period after his or her return from federal active duty, the member shall only be responsible for normal fees and activities relating to renewal of the license and shall not be charged any additional costs such as, but not limited to, late fees or delinquency fees. The member must present to the authority issuing the professional license a copy of his or her official military orders or a written verification from the member’s commanding officer before the end of the 90-day period in order to qualify for the extension.

History: s. 3, ch. 2005-48.
Fla. Stat. § 220.731 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part VIII / Section 220.731
220.731 Investigations.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the department or any officer, agent, or employee of the department designated by the executive director in writing or by regulation may:

(1) Hold investigations concerning any matters;

(2) Require the attendance of any individual, or any officer or employee of a taxpayer, having knowledge of such matters; and

(3) Take testimony and require proof for its information.

In the conduct of any investigation, neither the department nor any officer, agent, or employee thereof shall be bound by the technical rules of evidence, and the informality in any proceeding or in the manner of taking testimony shall not invalidate any order, decision, rule, or regulation made or approved or confirmed by the department. Any officer or employee of the department authorized by the executive director or regulation shall have power to administer oaths. The books, papers, records, and memoranda of the department, or parts thereof, may be proved in any investigation or legal proceeding by a reproduced copy thereof, under the certificate of the executive director, and any such reproduced copy shall, without further proof, be admitted into evidence before the department or in any legal proceeding.

History: s. 19, ch. 71-359; s. 54, ch. 78-95; s. 56, ch. 91-112.
Fla. Stat. § 589.20 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 589 / Section 589.20
589.20 Cooperation by Florida Forest Service.
Status: in_force

The Florida Forest Service may cooperate with other state agencies, water management districts, municipalities, and other government entities in the designation and dedication of lands that are suitable for forestry purposes. Lands designated and dedicated by a state agency, water management district, municipality, or other government entity for forestry purposes shall be administered by the Florida Forest Service.

History: s. 3, ch. 16030, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-c); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 43, ch. 2012-7; s. 147, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 39.0014 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part I / Section 39.0014
39.0014 Responsibilities of public agencies.
Status: in_force

All state, county, and local agencies shall cooperate, assist, and provide information to the Office of Adoption and Child Protection and the department as will enable them to fulfill their responsibilities under this chapter.

History: s. 2, ch. 99-193; s. 2, ch. 2006-194; s. 3, ch. 2007-124.
Fla. Stat. § 634.161 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part I / Section 634.161
634.161 Service of process; method.
Status: in_force

(1) Service of process upon the Chief Financial Officer as process agent of the company shall be made by serving copies in triplicate of the process upon the Chief Financial Officer. Upon receiving such service, the Chief Financial Officer shall file one copy with the department, return one copy with her or his admission of service, and promptly forward one copy of the process by registered or certified mail to the person last designated by the company to receive the same, as provided under s. 634.151.

(2) Process served upon the Chief Financial Officer and copy thereof forwarded as in this section provided shall for all purposes constitute valid and binding service thereof upon the company.

History: s. 16, ch. 59-110; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 32, 33, ch. 82-234; s. 68, ch. 91-106; s. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 460, ch. 97-102; s. 1434, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 589.277 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 589 / Section 589.277
589.277 Tree planting programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The Florida Forest Service shall administer federal, state, and privately sponsored tree planting programs designed to assist private rural landowners and urban communities.

(2) Contributions from governmental and private sources for tree planting programs may be accepted into the Federal Grants Trust Fund or the Incidental Trust Fund of the Florida Forest Service.

(3) The Florida Forest Service shall develop and implement guidelines and procedures under which the financial resources of the fund allocated for tree planting programs may be utilized for urban and rural reforestation.

(4) Grants to municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, and qualifying private landowners may be made from allocated moneys in the fund for the purpose of purchasing, planting, and maintaining native tree species.

(5) The Florida Forest Service shall assist the Department of Education in developing programs that teach the importance of trees in the urban, rural, and global environment.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-304; s. 4, ch. 95-372; s. 20, ch. 2000-331; s. 9, ch. 2006-79; s. 48, ch. 2012-7; s. 44, ch. 2012-190.
Fla. Stat. § 222.11 — Florida Code / Title XV / Chapter 222 / Section 222.11
222.11 Exemption of wages from garnishment.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Earnings” includes compensation paid or payable, in money of a sum certain, for personal services or labor whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, or bonus. (b) “Disposable earnings” means that part of the earnings of any head of family remaining after the deduction from those earnings of any amounts required by law to be withheld. (c) “Head of family” includes any natural person who is providing more than one-half of the support for a child or other dependent.

(2)(a) All of the disposable earnings of a head of family whose disposable earnings are less than or equal to $750 a week are exempt from attachment or garnishment. (b) Disposable earnings of a head of a family, which are greater than $750 a week, may not be attached or garnished unless such person has agreed otherwise in writing. The agreement to waive the protection provided by this paragraph must: 1. Be written in the same language as the contract or agreement to which the waiver relates; 2. Be contained in a separate document attached to the contract or agreement; and 3. Be in substantially the following form in at least 14-point type: IF YOU PROVIDE MORE THAN ONE-HALF OF THE SUPPORT FOR A CHILD OR OTHER DEPENDENT, ALL OR PART OF YOUR INCOME IS EXEMPT FROM GARNISHMENT UNDER FLORIDA LAW. YOU CAN WAIVE THIS PROTECTION ONLY BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT. BY SIGNING BELOW, YOU AGREE TO WAIVE THE PROTECTION FROM GARNISHMENT. (Consumer’s Signature) (Date Signed) I have fully explained this document to the consumer. (Creditor’s Signature) (Date Signed) The amount attached or garnished may not exceed the amount allowed under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 1673. (c) Disposable earnings of a person other than a head of family may not be attached or garnished in excess of the amount allowed under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 1673.

(3) Earnings that are exempt under subsection (2) and are credited or deposited in any financial institution are exempt from attachment or garnishment for 6 months after the earnings are received by the financial institution if the funds can be traced and properly identified as earnings. Commingling of earnings with other funds does not by itself defeat the ability of a head of family to trace earnings.

History: s. 1, ch. 2065, 1875; RS 2008; GS 2530; RGS 3885; CGL 5792; s. 1, ch. 81-301; s. 6, ch. 85-272; s. 2, ch. 93-256; s. 1, ch. 2010-97.
Fla. Stat. § 670.404 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 670 / Part IV / Section 670.404
670.404 Obligation of beneficiary’s bank to pay and give notice to beneficiary.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ss. 670.211(5) and 670.405(4) and (5), if a beneficiary’s bank accepts a payment order, the bank is obliged to pay the amount of the order to the beneficiary of the order. Payment is due on the payment date of the order, but if acceptance occurs on the payment date after the close of the funds-transfer business day of the bank, payment is due on the next funds-transfer business day. If the bank refuses to pay after demand by the beneficiary and receipt of notice of particular circumstances that will give rise to consequential damages as a result of nonpayment, the beneficiary may recover damages resulting from the refusal to pay to the extent the bank had notice of the damages, unless the bank proves that it did not pay because of a reasonable doubt concerning the right of the beneficiary to payment.

(2) If a payment order accepted by the beneficiary’s bank instructs payment to an account of the beneficiary, the bank is obliged to notify the beneficiary of receipt of the order before midnight of the next funds-transfer business day following the payment date. If the payment order does not instruct payment to an account of the beneficiary, the bank is required to notify the beneficiary only if notice is required by the order. Notice may be given by first-class mail or any other means reasonable in the circumstances. If the bank fails to give the required notice, the bank is obliged to pay interest to the beneficiary on the amount of the payment order from the day notice should have been given until the day the beneficiary learned of receipt of the payment order by the bank. No other damages are recoverable. Reasonable attorney’s fees are also recoverable if demand for interest is made and refused before an action is brought on the claim.

(3) The right of a beneficiary to receive payment and damages as stated in subsection (1) may not be varied by agreement or a funds-transfer system rule. The right of a beneficiary to be notified as stated in subsection (2) may be varied by agreement of the beneficiary or by a funds-transfer system rule if the beneficiary is notified of the rule before initiation of the funds transfer.

History: s. 1, ch. 91-70.
Fla. Stat. § 627.632 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.632
627.632 Requirements of other jurisdictions.
Status: in_force

(1) Any policy of a foreign or alien insurer, when delivered or issued for delivery to any person in this state, may contain any provision which is not less favorable to the insured or the beneficiary than the provisions of this chapter and which is prescribed or required by the law of the state or country under which the insurer is organized.

(2) Any policy of a domestic insurer may, when issued for delivery in any other state or country, contain any provision permitted or required by the laws of such other state or country.

History: s. 575, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 641.3106 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.3106
641.3106 Construction of contracts.
Status: in_force

Every health maintenance contract shall be construed according to the entirety of its terms and conditions as set forth in the contract and as amplified, extended, or modified by any application therefor or any rider, endorsement, attachment, or addendum thereto.

History: ss. 28, 47, ch. 85-177; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 478.55 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 478 / Section 478.55
478.55 Fees; facility; disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall establish by rule the collection of fees for the following purposes: (a) License application fee: a fee not to exceed $100. (b) Examination fee: a fee not to exceed $300. (c) Initial licensure fee: a fee not to exceed $100. (d) Renewal fee: a fee not to exceed $100 biennially. (e) Reactivation fee: a fee not to exceed $100. (f) Inspection fee for facility: a fee not to exceed $100 biennially.

(2) In no case shall the department charge more than the actual cost incurred for the implementation of this chapter.

History: s. 16, ch. 92-172.
Fla. Stat. § 207.024 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 207 / Section 207.024
207.024 Cooperation of other state agencies in administration of law.
Status: in_force

The department is empowered to call on any state agency, department, bureau, or board for any and all information which, in its judgment, may be of assistance in administering or preparing for the administration of this chapter; and such state agency, department, bureau, or board is authorized, directed, and required to furnish such information.

History: s. 4, ch. 81-151.
Fla. Stat. § 684.0035 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 684 / Section 684.0035
684.0035 Hearings and written proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to any contrary agreement by the parties, the arbitral tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials. However, unless the parties have agreed that no hearings will be held, the arbitral tribunal shall hold such hearings at an appropriate stage of the proceedings, if so requested by a party.

(2) The parties shall be given sufficient advance notice of any hearing and of any meeting of the arbitral tribunal for the purposes of inspection of goods, other property, or documents.

(3) All statements, documents, or other information supplied to the arbitral tribunal by one party shall be provided to the other party. Also, any expert report or evidentiary document on which the arbitral tribunal may rely in making its decision shall be provided to the parties.

History: s. 36, ch. 2010-60.
Fla. Stat. § 320.0849 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.0849
320.0849 Expectant mother parking permits.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The department or its authorized agents shall, upon application, issue an expectant mother parking permit placard or decal to an expectant mother. The placard or decal is valid for up to 1 year after the date of issuance. (b) The department shall, by rule, provide for the design, size, color, and placement of the expectant mother parking permit placard or decal. The placard or decal must be designed to conspicuously display the expiration date of the permit.

(2) An application for an expectant mother parking permit must include, but need not be limited to: (a) Certification provided by a physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 that the applicant is an expectant mother. (b) The certifying physician’s name and address. (c) The physician’s certification number. (d) The following statement in bold letters: “An expectant mother parking permit may be issued only to an expectant mother and is valid for up to 1 year after the date of issuance.” (e) The signatures of: 1. The certifying physician. 2. The applicant. 3. The employee of the department processing the application.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an expectant mother who is issued an expectant mother parking permit under this section may park a motor vehicle in a parking space designated for persons who have disabilities as provided in s. 553.5041.

History: s. 11, ch. 2025-149.
Fla. Stat. § 373.043 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.043
373.043 Adoption and enforcement of rules by the department.
Status: in_force

The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 8, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 5, ch. 74-114; s. 81, ch. 98-200.
Fla. Stat. § 501.718 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part V / Section 501.718
501.718 Disclosure of personal data to third-party controller or processor.
Status: in_force

(1) A controller or processor that discloses personal data to a third-party controller or processor in compliance with the requirements of this part does not violate this part if the third-party controller or processor that receives and processes that personal data violates this part, provided that, at the time of the data’s disclosure, the disclosing controller or processor could not have reasonably known that the recipient intended to commit a violation.

(2) A third-party controller or processor receiving personal data from a controller or processor in compliance with the requirements of this part may not be held liable for violations of this part committed by the controller or processor from which the third-party controller or processor receives the personal data.

History: s. 21, ch. 2023-201.
Fla. Stat. § 74.041 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 74 / Section 74.041
74.041 Process; service and publication.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the filing of the declaration of taking, the clerk of the court shall issue a summons to show cause to the defendants, containing the names of all defendants named in the petition, notifying them that the petitioner will petition for an order of taking on a specified date. A copy of the summons to show cause and the declaration of taking shall be served upon all resident defendants in the manner provided by law for service of original process in eminent domain actions, and not less than 20 days prior to the date specified.

(2) If any defendant is alleged to be a nonresident of the state, or if the name or address of any defendant is alleged to be unknown, or if personal service cannot be had upon any defendant for any other reason, the clerk of the court shall cause the summons to show cause to be published one time, not less than 20 days prior to the date specified in the petition, in some newspaper published in the county; however, if the petitioner is a municipality and a newspaper is published therein, the summons shall be published in such a newspaper. The clerk shall mail a copy of the summons to show cause and the declaration of taking to each out-of-state defendant at the address set forth in the petition. The clerk shall file a certificate of mailing, which, together with proof of publication, shall constitute effective service as to these defendants. The failure of any party to receive the summons by mail shall not invalidate the proceedings of the court or any order made pursuant to this chapter.

(3) The petition date provided in this section may be combined with the summons to show cause and the published summons provided in s. 73.031, but in no event shall the petition date provided in this section be noticed for a date earlier than 1 day following the date specified in the summons to show cause and the published summons provided in s. 73.031 for the defendants to serve written defenses to the petition in eminent domain proceedings and, if a defendant requests, a hearing on the petition for order of taking.

History: s. 4, ch. 65-369, s. 1, ch. 70-286; s. 38, ch. 85-180.
Fla. Stat. § 267.135 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 267 / Section 267.135
267.135 Location of archaeological sites.
Status: in_force

Any information identifying the location of an archaeological site held by the Division of Historical Resources of the Department of State is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, if the Division of Historical Resources finds that disclosure of such information will create a substantial risk of harm, theft, or destruction at such site.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-162; s. 1, ch. 2006-106.
Fla. Stat. § 501.708 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part V / Section 501.708
501.708 Waiver or limitation of consumer rights prohibited.
Status: in_force

Any provision of a contract or agreement which waives or limits in any way a consumer right described by s. 501.705, s. 501.706, or s. 501.707 is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable.

History: s. 11, ch. 2023-201.
Fla. Stat. § 947.07 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.07
947.07 Rules.
Status: in_force

The commission has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 for its governance, including among other things rules of practice and procedure and rules prescribing qualifications to be possessed by its employees.

History: s. 27, ch. 20519, 1941; s. 1, ch. 23757, 1947; s. 34, ch. 83-131; s. 37, ch. 86-183; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; s. 20, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 228, ch. 98-200.
Fla. Stat. § 682.15 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 682 / Section 682.15
682.15 Judgment or decree on award.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon granting an order confirming, vacating without directing a rehearing, modifying, or correcting an award, the court shall enter a judgment in conformity therewith. The judgment may be recorded, docketed, and enforced as any other judgment in a civil action.

(2) A court may allow reasonable costs of the motion and subsequent judicial proceedings.

(3) On motion of a prevailing party to a contested judicial proceeding under s. 682.12, s. 682.13, or s. 682.14, the court may add reasonable attorney fees and other reasonable expenses of litigation incurred in a judicial proceeding after the award is made to a judgment confirming, vacating without directing a rehearing, modifying, or correcting an award.

History: s. 14, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 26, ch. 2013-232.
Fla. Stat. § 960.0021 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 960 / Section 960.0021
960.0021 Legislative intent; advisement to victims.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that in order to ensure that crime victims can effectively understand and exercise their rights under s. 16, Art. I of the State Constitution, and to promote law enforcement that considers the interests of crime victims, victims must be properly advised in the courts of this state.

(2) The courts may fulfill their obligation to advise crime victims by doing one of the following: (a) Making the following announcement at any arraignment, sentencing, or case-management proceeding: “If you are the victim of a crime with a case pending before this court, you are advised that you have the right, upon request: 1. To be informed. 2. To be present. 3. To be heard at all stages of criminal proceedings. 4. To receive advance notification, when possible, of judicial proceedings and notification of scheduling changes, pursuant to section 960.001, Florida Statutes. 5. To seek crimes compensation and restitution. 6. To consult with the state attorney’s office in certain felony cases regarding the disposition of the case. 7. To make an oral or written victim impact statement at the time of sentencing of a defendant. For further information regarding additional rights afforded to victims of crime, you may contact the state attorney’s office or obtain a listing of your rights from the Clerk of Court.” (b) Displaying prominently on the courtroom doors posters giving notification of the existence and general provisions of this chapter. The Department of Legal Affairs shall provide the courts with the posters specified by this paragraph.

(3) The circuit court administrator shall coordinate efforts to ensure that victim rights information, as established in s. 960.001(1)(o), is provided to the clerk of the court.

(4) This section is only for the benefit of crime victims. Accordingly, a failure to comply with this section shall not affect the validity of any hearing, conviction, or sentence.

History: s. 1, ch. 2002-56; s. 2, ch. 2022-106; s. 133, ch. 2023-8.