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Fla. Stat. § 617.1432 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1432
617.1432 Receivership or custodianship.
Status: in_force

(1) A court in a judicial proceeding brought to dissolve a corporation may appoint one or more receivers to wind up and liquidate, or one or more custodians to manage, the affairs of the corporation. The court shall hold a hearing, after notifying all parties to the proceeding and any interested persons designated by the court, before appointing a receiver or custodian. The court appointing a receiver or custodian has exclusive jurisdiction over the corporation and all of its property wherever located.

(2) The court may appoint a natural person or a corporation authorized to act as a receiver or custodian. The corporation may be a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state. The court may require the receiver or custodian to post bond, with or without sureties, in an amount the court directs.

(3) The court shall describe the powers and duties of the receiver or custodian in its appointing order, which may be amended from time to time. Among other powers: (a) The receiver: 1. May dispose of all or any part of the assets of the corporation wherever located, at a public or private sale, if authorized by the court; and 2. May sue and defend in his or her own name as receiver of the corporation in all courts of this state. (b) The custodian may exercise all of the powers of the corporation, through or in place of its board of directors or officers, to the extent necessary to manage the affairs of the corporation in the best interests of its members and creditors.

(4) The court during a receivership may redesignate the receiver a custodian, and during a custodianship may redesignate the custodian a receiver, if doing so is in the best interests of the corporation and its members and creditors.

(5) The court from time to time during the receivership or custodianship may order compensation paid and expense disbursements or reimbursements made to the receiver or custodian and his or her counsel from the assets of the corporation or proceeds from the sale of the assets.

(6) The court may appoint an ancillary receiver for the assets and affairs of a corporation. The ancillary receiver shall serve ancillary to a receiver located in any other state, whenever the court deems that circumstances exist requiring the appointment of such a receiver. The court may appoint such an ancillary receiver for a foreign corporation even though a receiver has not been appointed elsewhere. Such receivership shall be converted into an ancillary receivership when an order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction in the other state provides for a receivership of the corporation.

History: s. 88, ch. 90-179; s. 94, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 562.36 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.36
562.36 Beverage on conveyance prima facie evidence; proviso.
Status: in_force

The presence, in any conveyance or place, of any beverage upon which a tax is imposed by the Beverage Law or would be imposed if such beverage were manufactured in or brought into this state in accordance with the regulatory provisions thereof, and upon which the tax has not been paid, shall be prima facie evidence that such beverage is being removed, deposited, or concealed with intent to defraud the state of such tax; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any conveyance or any place owned by, or in the possession, custody, or control of a licensed manufacturer or distributor, a state bonded warehouse, or a common carrier.

History: s. 11, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271s); s. 2, ch. 72-230.
Fla. Stat. § 559.3901 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part IV / Section 559.3901
559.3901 Short title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Buying Services Act of 1991.”

History: s. 1, ch. 91-72.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1021 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1021
607.1021 Bylaw increasing quorum or voting requirements for shareholders.
Status: in_force

(1) If authorized by the articles of incorporation, the shareholders may adopt or amend a bylaw that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for shareholders (or voting groups of shareholders) than is required by this chapter. The adoption or amendment of a bylaw that adds, changes, or deletes a greater quorum or voting requirement for shareholders must meet the same quorum requirement and be adopted by the same vote and voting groups required to take action under the quorum and voting requirement then in effect or proposed to be adopted, whichever is greater.

(2) A bylaw that fixes a greater quorum or voting requirement for shareholders under subsection (1) may not be adopted, amended, or repealed by the board of directors.

History: s. 107, ch. 89-154; s. 129, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 910.14 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 910 / Section 910.14
910.14 Kidnapping.
Status: in_force

A person who commits an offense provided for in s. 787.01 or s. 787.02 may be tried in any county in which the person’s victim has been taken or confined during the course of the offense.

History: s. 44, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2368; GS 3193; RGS 5023; CGL 7125; s. 84, ch. 70-339; s. 55, ch. 83-215; s. 2, ch. 93-156; s. 19, ch. 93-227; s. 1519, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 20.105 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 20 / Section 20.105
20.105 Federal Grants Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Department of State.

(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues from federal sources. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-17; s. 2, ch. 2013-6.
Fla. Stat. § 559.9234 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part X / Section 559.9234
559.9234 Prohibited rental-purchase agreement provisions.
Status: in_force

A rental-purchase agreement may not:

(1) Require garnishment of the lessee’s wages or grant the lessor a power of attorney for the lessee or require the lessee to confess judgment.

(2) Grant to the lessor, a person acting on the lessor’s behalf, or an assignee authority to unlawfully enter upon the lessee’s premises or to permit any breach of the peace in the repossession of the rental property.

(3) Require the lessee to waive any defense, counterclaim, or right of action against the lessor, person acting on the lessor’s behalf, or an assignee under the rental-purchase agreement in repossessing the rental property.

(4) Require the lessee to purchase insurance from the lessor.

(5) Allow the lessor to impose a penalty for early termination of a rental-purchase agreement or for the return of the rental property at any time, except those charges authorized by s. 559.9235(2) and any damage charges which may be imposed for destruction or damage to rental property.

(6) Allow the lessor to impose a fee for any in-home collection of a payment unless the lessee has expressly agreed in writing to the fee and the amount of the fee is disclosed in the rental-purchase agreement.

History: s. 4, ch. 88-69.
Fla. Stat. § 90.615 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 90 / Section 90.615
90.615 Calling witnesses by the court.
Status: in_force

(1) The court may call witnesses whom all parties may cross-examine.

(2) When required by the interests of justice, the court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by the court or by a party.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
Fla. Stat. § 679.1052 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part I / Section 679.1052
679.1052 Control of electronic money.
Status: in_force

(1) A person has control of electronic money if both of the following apply: (a) The electronic money, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic money, or a system in which the electronic money is recorded gives the person: 1. Power to avail itself of substantially all the benefit from the electronic money; and 2. Exclusive power, subject to subsection (2), to: a. Prevent others from availing themselves of substantially all the benefit from the electronic money; and b. Transfer control of the electronic money to another person or cause another person to obtain control of other electronic money as a result of the transfer of the electronic money. (b) The electronic money, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic money, or a system in which the electronic money is recorded enables the person readily to identify itself in any way, including by name, identifying number, cryptographic key, office, or account number, as having the powers under paragraph (a).

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a power is exclusive under sub-subparagraphs (1)(a)2.a. and b. even if: (a) The electronic money, a record attached to or logically associated with the electronic money, or a system in which the electronic money is recorded limits the use of the electronic money or has a protocol programmed to cause a change, including a transfer or loss of control; or (b) The power is shared with another person.

(3) A power of a person is not shared with another person under paragraph (2)(b) and the person’s power is not exclusive if: (a) The person can exercise the power only if the power also is exercised by the other person; and (b) The other person: 1. Can exercise the power without exercise of the power by the person; or 2. Is the transferor to the person of an interest in the electronic money.

(4) If a person has the powers specified in sub-subparagraphs (1)(a)2.a. and b., the powers are presumed to be exclusive.

(5) A person has control of electronic money if another person, other than the transferor to the person of an interest in the electronic money: (a) Has control of the electronic money and acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the person; or (b) Obtains control of the electronic money after having acknowledged that it will obtain control of the electronic money on behalf of the person.

History: s. 72, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 47.121 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 47 / Section 47.121
47.121 Change of venue; when unable to obtain jury.
Status: in_force

A change of venue shall be granted when it appears impracticable to obtain a qualified jury in the county where the action is pending.

History: s. 1, ch. 4137, 1893; GS 1472; RGS 2671; CGL 4338; s. 3, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 648.3875 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 648 / Section 648.3875
648.3875 Bail bond agent in charge; qualifications.
Status: in_force

(1) An application for designation as a bail bond agent in charge must be submitted on forms prescribed by the department. The application must include the applicant’s full name and the applicant’s license number issued pursuant to s. 648.27.

(2) To qualify as a bail bond agent in charge, it must affirmatively appear that, at the time of application and throughout the period of licensure, the applicant has complied with s. 648.285 and that the applicant has been licensed as a bail bond agent for the 24 months immediately preceding the appointment as the bail bond agent in charge.

History: s. 63, ch. 2023-144.
Fla. Stat. § 679.326 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part III / Section 679.326
679.326 Priority of security interests created by new debtor.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a security interest that is created by a new debtor in collateral in which the new debtor has or acquires rights and perfected by a filed financing statement that would be ineffective to perfect the security interest but for the application of s. 679.508 or ss. 679.508 and 679.3161(9)(a) is subordinate to a security interest in the same collateral which is perfected other than by such a filed financing statement.

(2) The other provisions of this part determine the priority among conflicting security interests in the same collateral perfected by filed financing statements described in subsection (1). However, if the security agreements to which a new debtor became bound as debtor were not entered into by the same original debtor, the conflicting security interests rank according to priority in time of the new debtor’s having become bound.

History: s. 3, ch. 2001-198; s. 7, ch. 2012-59.
Fla. Stat. § 339.06 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 339 / Section 339.06
339.06 Authority of department to amortize advancements from United States.
Status: in_force

The department may set aside, from any revenues allocated to it by law, such sums as are necessary and sufficient to properly amortize any amount advanced under Act of Congress and to make suitable provision from year to year in its annual budget for such amortization.

History: s. 137, ch. 29965, 1955; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 205, ch. 84-309.
Fla. Stat. § 684.001 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 684 / Section 684.001
684.001 Arbitration agreement and interim measures by a court.
Status: in_force

It is not incompatible with an arbitration agreement for a party to request from a court, before or during arbitral proceedings, an interim measure of protection and for a court to grant such a measure.

History: s. 11, ch. 2010-60.
Fla. Stat. § 941.55 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part III / Section 941.55
941.55 Title.
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Interstate Corrections Compact.”

History: s. 1, ch. 73-288.
Fla. Stat. § 796.04 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 796 / Section 796.04
796.04 Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become a prostitute.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful for anyone to force, compel, or coerce another to become a prostitute.

(2) Anyone violating this section 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: ss. 1, 2, ch. 21661, 1943; s. 766, ch. 71-136; s. 90, ch. 2018-110.
Fla. Stat. § 1011.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1011 / Part I / Section 1011.03
1011.03 Public hearings; budget to be submitted to Department of Education.
Status: in_force

(1) Each district school board shall cause a summary of its tentative budget, including the proposed millage levies as provided for by law, to be posted on the district’s official website or on a publicly accessible website as provided in s. 50.0311.

(2) The advertisement shall appear adjacent to the advertisement required pursuant to s. 200.065. The State Board of Education may adopt rules necessary to provide specific requirements for the format of the advertisement.

(3) The board shall hold public hearings to adopt tentative and final budgets pursuant to s. 200.065. The hearings shall be primarily for the purpose of hearing requests and complaints from the public regarding the budgets and the proposed tax levies and for explaining the budget and proposed or adopted amendments thereto, if any. The tentative budget must be posted on the district’s official website at least 2 days before the budget hearing held pursuant to s. 200.065 or other law. The final adopted budget must be posted on the district’s official website within 30 days after adoption. The board shall require the superintendent to transmit the adopted budget to the Department of Education as prescribed by law and rules of the State Board of Education.

(4) If the governing body of a district amends the budget, the adopted amendment must be posted on the official website of the district within 5 days after adoption.

History: s. 606, ch. 2002-387; s. 24, ch. 2010-154; s. 23, ch. 2011-144; s. 31, ch. 2011-175; s. 11, ch. 2018-5; s. 14, ch. 2020-3; s. 15, ch. 2024-159.
Fla. Stat. § 394.9265 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part V / Section 394.9265
394.9265 Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as authorized by law or as specifically authorized by the person in charge of a secure facility providing secure confinement and treatment under this part, it is unlawful to knowingly and intentionally bring into any facility providing secure confinement and treatment under this part, or to take or attempt to take or send therefrom, any of the following articles: (a) Any intoxicating beverage or beverage that causes or may cause an intoxicating effect; (b) Any controlled substance as defined in chapter 893; or (c) Any firearm or weapon.

(2) A person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 4, ch. 2012-79.
Fla. Stat. § 719.114 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 719 / Part I / Section 719.114
719.114 Separate taxation of cooperative parcels; survival of contractual provisions after tax sale.
Status: in_force

(1) Ad valorem taxes and special assessments by taxing authorities shall be assessed against the cooperative parcels and not upon the cooperative property as a whole. No ad valorem tax or special assessment may be separately assessed against common areas if the common areas are owned by the cooperative association or are jointly owned by the owners of the cooperative parcels. Each cooperative parcel shall be separately assessed for ad valorem taxes and special assessments as a single parcel. The property appraiser must be provided the necessary documents, as evidenced in the official records of the clerk of the circuit court of the county, to make a determination as to the ownership of a cooperative parcel for assessment and homestead tax exemption purposes. The taxes and special assessments levied against each cooperative parcel shall constitute a lien only upon the cooperative parcel assessed and upon no other portion of the cooperative property.

(2) All contractual provisions relating to a cooperative parcel which has been sold for taxes or special assessments survive and are enforceable after issuance of a tax deed or master’s deed, upon foreclosure of an assessment, a certificate or lien, a tax deed, tax certificate, or tax lien, to the same extent that they would be enforceable against a voluntary grantee of the title immediately prior to the delivery of the tax deed, master’s deed, or clerk’s certificate of title as provided in s. 197.573.

(3) Cooperative property divided into timeshare estates shall be assessed for purposes of ad valorem taxes and special assessments as provided in s. 192.037.

History: s. 22, ch. 86-175; s. 12, ch. 92-32; s. 3, ch. 2000-302.
Fla. Stat. § 941.27 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.27
941.27 Nonwaiver by this state.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter contained shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by this state of its right, power, or privilege to try such demanded person for crime committed within this state, or of its right, power, or privilege to regain custody of such person by extradition proceedings or otherwise for the purpose of trial, sentence, or punishment for any crime committed within this state, nor shall any proceedings had under this chapter which result in, or fail to result in, extradition be deemed a waiver by this state of any of its rights, privileges, or jurisdiction in any way whatsoever.

History: s. 25-B, ch. 20460, 1941.
Fla. Stat. § 484.0512 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 484 / Part II / Section 484.0512
484.0512 Thirty-day trial period; purchaser’s right to cancel; notice; refund; cancellation fee; criminal penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) A person selling a prescription hearing aid in this state must provide the buyer with written notice of a 30-day trial period and money-back guarantee. The guarantee must permit the purchaser to cancel the purchase for a valid reason, as defined by board rule, within 30 days after receiving the prescription hearing aid, by returning the prescription hearing aid or mailing written notice of cancellation to the seller. If the prescription hearing aid must be repaired, remade, or adjusted during the 30-day trial period, the running of the 30-day trial period is suspended 1 day for each 24-hour period that the prescription hearing aid is not in the purchaser’s possession. A repaired, remade, or adjusted prescription hearing aid must be claimed by the purchaser within 3 working days after notification of availability. The running of the 30-day trial period resumes on the day the purchaser reclaims the repaired, remade, or adjusted prescription hearing aid or on the fourth day after notification of availability, whichever occurs earlier.

(2) The board, in consultation with the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, shall prescribe by rule the terms and conditions to be contained in the money-back guarantee and any exceptions thereto. Such rules must provide, at a minimum, that the charges for earmolds and service provided to fit the prescription hearing aid may be retained by the licensee. The rules must also set forth any reasonable charges to be held by the licensee as a cancellation fee. The terms and conditions of the guarantee, including the total amount available for refund, must be provided in writing to the purchaser before the signing of the contract.

(3) Within 30 days after the return or attempted return of the prescription hearing aid, the seller shall refund all moneys that must be refunded to a purchaser pursuant to this section. A violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(4) For purposes of this section, the term “seller” or “person selling a prescription hearing aid” includes: (a) Any person licensed under this part or any other person who signs a sales receipt required by s. 484.051(2) or s. 468.1245(2) or otherwise fits, delivers, or dispenses a prescription hearing aid. (b) Any business organization, whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, professional association, joint venture, business trust, or other legal entity, that dispenses a prescription hearing aid or enters into an agreement to dispense a prescription hearing aid. (c) Any person who controls, manages, or operates an establishment or business that dispenses a prescription hearing aid or enters into an agreement to dispense a prescription hearing aid.

History: s. 337, ch. 94-119; s. 10, ch. 94-160; s. 155, ch. 99-397; s. 1, ch. 2003-187; s. 32, ch. 2023-71.
Fla. Stat. § 944.613 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.613
944.613 Methods of transportation.
Status: in_force

(1) OUT-OF-STATE RELEASEE. — In instances when a releasee intends or is required to leave the state, transportation shall be provided by common carrier utilizing the most economical means. Transportation as authorized herein shall be furnished by nonnegotiable travel voucher payable to the common carrier being utilized, and in no event shall there be any cash disbursement to the releasee or any person, firm, or corporation. Such travel voucher shall not be valid for more than 5 days after its issuance. The source of any private transportation must be by a family member or friend whose purpose is to immediately transport the releasee out of this state.

(2) FLORIDA RELEASEE. — In instances when a releasee remains in this state but leaves the county where the correctional institution or facility of her or his confinement is located, transportation shall be provided by common carrier using the most economical means. Transportation as authorized herein shall be furnished by nonnegotiable travel voucher payable to the common carrier being utilized, and in no event shall there be any cash disbursement to the releasee or any person, firm, or corporation. Such travel voucher is to be utilized immediately by the releasee. The source of any private transportation must be a family member or friend whose purpose is to immediately transport the releasee to the approved location pursuant to s. 944.611.

History: s. 40, ch. 83-131; s. 1660, ch. 97-102; s. 169, ch. 2020-2.