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Fla. Stat. § 617.1505 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1505
617.1505 Effect of certificate of authority.
Status: in_force

(1) A certificate of authority authorizes the foreign corporation to which it is issued to conduct its affairs in this state subject, however, to the right of the Department of State to suspend or revoke the certificate as provided in this act.

(2) A foreign corporation with a valid certificate of authority has the same but no greater rights and has the same but no greater privileges as, and except as otherwise provided by this act is subject to the same duties, restrictions, penalties, and liabilities now or later imposed on, a domestic corporation of like character.

(3) This act does not authorize this state to regulate the organization or internal affairs of a foreign corporation authorized to conduct its affairs in this state.

History: s. 95, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 1000.40 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1000 / Part III / Section 1000.40
1000.40 Future repeal of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Status: in_force

Sections 1000.36, 1000.361, 1000.38, and 1000.39 and this section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2028, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

History: s. 2, ch. 2016-34; s. 1, ch. 2019-7; s. 2, ch. 2022-182; s. 9, ch. 2025-110.
Fla. Stat. § 397.4075 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part II / Section 397.4075
397.4075 Unlawful activities relating to personnel; penalties.
Status: in_force

It is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person willfully, knowingly, or intentionally to:

(1) Inaccurately disclose by false statement, misrepresentation, impersonation, or other fraudulent means, or fail to disclose, in any application for licensure or voluntary or paid employment, any fact which is material in making a determination as to the person’s qualifications to be an owner, a director, a volunteer, or other personnel of a service provider;

(2) Operate or attempt to operate as a service provider with personnel who are in noncompliance with the minimum standards contained in this chapter; or

(3) Use or release any criminal or juvenile information obtained under this chapter for any purpose other than background checks of personnel for employment.

History: s. 3, ch. 93-39; s. 69, ch. 2000-349; s. 9, ch. 2017-173; s. 5, ch. 2019-159.
Fla. Stat. § 736.0201 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part II / Section 736.0201
736.0201 Role of court in trust proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (5), (6), and (7) and s. 736.0206, judicial proceedings concerning trusts shall be commenced by filing a complaint and shall be governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

(2) The court may intervene in the administration of a trust to the extent the court’s jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law.

(3) A trust is not subject to continuing judicial supervision unless ordered by the court.

(4) A judicial proceeding involving a trust may relate to the validity, administration, or distribution of a trust, including proceedings to: (a) Determine the validity of all or part of a trust; (b) Appoint or remove a trustee; (c) Review trustees’ fees; (d) Review and settle interim or final accounts; (e) Ascertain beneficiaries; determine any question arising in the administration or distribution of any trust, including questions of construction of trust instruments; instruct trustees; and determine the existence or nonexistence of any immunity, power, privilege, duty, or right; (f) Obtain a declaration of rights; or (g) Determine any other matters involving trustees and beneficiaries.

(5) A proceeding for the construction of a testamentary trust may be filed in the probate proceeding for the testator’s estate. The proceeding shall be governed by the Florida Probate Rules.

(6) Rule 1.525, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, shall apply to judicial proceedings concerning trusts, except that the following do not constitute taxation of costs or attorney fees even if the payment is for services rendered or costs incurred in a judicial proceeding: (a) A trustee’s payment of compensation or reimbursement of costs to persons employed by the trustee from assets of the trust. (b) A determination by the court directing from what part of the trust fees or costs shall be paid, unless the determination is made under s. 736.1004 in an action for breach of fiduciary duty or challenging the exercise of, or failure to exercise, a trustee’s powers.

(7) A proceeding to determine the homestead status of real property owned by a trust may be filed in the probate proceeding for the settlor’s estate if the settlor was treated as the owner of the interest held in the trust under s. 732.4015. The proceeding shall be governed by the Florida Probate Rules.

History: s. 2, ch. 2006-217; s. 13, ch. 2011-183; s. 5, ch. 2021-183.
Fla. Stat. § 27.0065 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 27 / Part I / Section 27.0065
27.0065 Witness coordination.
Status: in_force

Each state attorney, public defender, and criminal conflict and civil regional counsel is responsible for:

(1) Coordinating court appearances, including pretrial conferences and depositions, for all witnesses who are subpoenaed in criminal cases, including law enforcement personnel.

(2) Contacting witnesses and securing information necessary to place a witness on an on-call status with regard to his or her court appearance.

(3) Contacting witnesses to advise them not to report to court in the event the case for which they have been subpoenaed has been continued or has had a plea entered, or in the event there is any other reason why their attendance is not required on the dates they have been ordered to report.

(4) Contacting the employer of a witness, when necessary, to confirm that the employee has been subpoenaed to appear in court as a witness.

In addition, the state attorney, public defender, or criminal conflict and civil regional counsel may provide additional services to reduce time and wage losses to a minimum for all witnesses.

History: s. 1, ch. 82-176; s. 262, ch. 95-147; s. 5, ch. 2003-402; s. 1, ch. 2022-195.
Fla. Stat. § 290.0073 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 290 / Section 290.0073
290.0073 Enterprise zone designation for Indian River County, the City of Vero Beach, and the City of Sebastian.
Status: in_force

Indian River County, the City of Vero Beach, and the City of Sebastian may jointly apply to the department for designation of one enterprise zone encompassing an area not to exceed 10 square miles. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 290.0065 limiting the total number of enterprise zones designated and the number of enterprise zones within a population category, the department may designate one enterprise zone under this section. The department shall establish the initial effective date of the enterprise zone designated pursuant to this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 2005-244; s. 213, ch. 2011-142.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.96 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part IV / Section 1004.96
1004.96 Community education.
Status: in_force

(1) Pursuant to this section and State Board of Education rule, each school board and the Board of Trustees for the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind may apply to the Department of Education for a community education grant. An applicant shall include in the grant application a description of the community education program and process through which the program is developed.

(2) The department shall give priority to applications that include: (a) Centers that serve the most students within available resources. (b) Programs for which funds are matched by the Federal Government or other nonstate sources and which are appropriate within the context of community education. (c) Programs that provide before-school and after-school activities for children.

History: s. 239, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 402.34 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.34
402.34 Body corporate.
Status: in_force

The department is a body corporate and shall adopt and have a corporate seal. It shall have the power to contract and be contracted with, to sue and be sued in actions in ex contractu but not in torts, and to have and to possess corporate powers for all purposes necessary to administer this chapter. The department shall have the power to accept payment for services rendered pursuant to rules and regulations of the department.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-268; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-255; s. 17, ch. 78-433.
Fla. Stat. § 56.15 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 56 / Section 56.15
56.15 Executions; stay of illegal writs.
Status: in_force

If any execution issues illegally, the judgment debtor may obtain a stay by making and delivering an affidavit to the officer having the execution, stating the illegality and whether any part of the execution is due, with a bond with surety payable to the judgment creditor in double the amount of the execution or the part of which a stay is sought conditioned to pay the execution or part claimed to be illegal and any damages for delay if the affidavit is not well founded. On receipt of such affidavit and bond the officer shall stay proceedings on the execution and return the bond and affidavit to the court from which the execution issued. The court shall pass on the question of illegality as soon as possible. If the execution is adjudged illegal in any part, the court shall stay it as to the part but if it is adjudged legal in whole or in part, the court shall enter judgment against the principal and surety on such bond for the amount of so much of the execution as is adjudged to be legal and execution shall issue thereon.

History: ss. 2, 3, Feb. 15, 1834; RS 1195; GS 1624; RGS 2828; CGL 4515; s. 11, ch. 67-254; s. 9, ch. 2016-33.
Fla. Stat. § 180.22 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.22
180.22 Power of eminent domain.
Status: in_force

(1) Any municipality or private company or corporation authorized to carry into effect any or all of the purposes defined in this chapter may exercise the power of eminent domain over railroads, traction and streetcar lines, telephone and telegraph lines, all public and private streets and highways, drainage districts, bridge districts, school districts, and any other public or private lands or property whatsoever necessary to enable the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter.

(2) Any municipality which exercises its power under this section outside of its corporate boundaries for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter may finance such extraterritorial project in any manner in which it is presently authorized by law to finance a like project within its corporate boundaries.

History: s. 16, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(21); s. 1, ch. 78-198.
Fla. Stat. § 218.5031 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part V / Section 218.5031
218.5031 Ratification of certain municipal parking surcharges.
Status: in_force

Any ordinance of any municipality imposing a surcharge pursuant to s. 132, chapter 99-251, Laws of Florida, is hereby ratified. All acts and proceedings, including enforcement procedures, taken in connection with a parking surcharge imposed by a municipality pursuant to s. 132, chapter 99-251, are ratified, validated, and confirmed, and the surcharge is declared to be legal and valid in all respects from the date of enactment of chapter 99-251.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-373.
Fla. Stat. § 634.231 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part I / Section 634.231
634.231 Insurance business not authorized.
Status: in_force

Nothing in the Florida Insurance Code or in this part shall be deemed to authorize any motor vehicle service agreement company to transact any insurance business other than that of motor vehicle service agreement as herein defined or otherwise to engage in any other type of insurance unless the company is authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the office under the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

History: s. 23, 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. 24, 32, 33, ch. 82-234; s. 7, ch. 85-321; s. 68, ch. 91-106; s. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 1439, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 24.102 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 24 / Section 24.102
24.102 Purpose and intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of this act is to implement s. 15, Art. X of the State Constitution in a manner that enables the people of the state to benefit from significant additional moneys for education and also enables the people of the state to play the best lottery games available.

(2) The intent of the Legislature is: (a) That the net proceeds of lottery games conducted pursuant to this act be used to support improvements in public education and that such proceeds not be used as a substitute for existing resources for public education. (b) That the lottery games be operated by a department of state government that functions as much as possible in the manner of an entrepreneurial business enterprise. The Legislature recognizes that the operation of a lottery is a unique activity for state government and that structures and procedures appropriate to the performance of other governmental functions are not necessarily appropriate to the operation of a state lottery. (c) That the lottery games be operated by a self-supporting, revenue-producing department. (d) That the department be accountable to the Legislature and the people of the state through a system of audits and reports and through compliance with financial disclosure, open meetings, and public records laws.

History: s. 2, ch. 87-65; s. 5, ch. 91-45.
Fla. Stat. § 397.6771 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part V / Section 397.6771
397.6771 Protective custody with consent.
Status: in_force

A person in circumstances which justify protective custody, as described in s. 397.677, may consent to be assisted by a law enforcement officer to his or her home, to a hospital, or to a licensed detoxification or addictions receiving facility, whichever the officer determines is most appropriate.

History: s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. 740, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 394.9088 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part IV / Section 394.9088
394.9088 988 suicide and crisis lifeline call center.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall authorize and provide oversight of 988 suicide and crisis lifeline call centers. Unless authorized by the department, call centers are not permitted to conduct 988 suicide and crisis lifeline services. The department may implement a corrective action plan, suspension, or revocation of authorization for failure to comply with this section and rules adopted under this section.

(2) The department shall adopt rules relating to minimum standards for 988 suicide and crisis lifeline call centers to be authorized, including, but not limited to: (a) Service delivery, quality of care, and performance outcomes; quality assurance standards; the adequacy and consistency of personnel certifications; and minimum training standards for personnel. (b) The process for authorization of 988 suicide and crisis lifeline call centers.

(3) Authorized 988 suicide and crisis lifeline call centers shall implement a cohesive statewide plan for 988 suicide and crisis lifeline call centers to achieve statewide interoperability with the 911 system and to provide individuals with rapid and direct access to the appropriate care. The department may adopt rules to implement this subsection.

History: s. 8, ch. 2025-143.
Fla. Stat. § 672.708 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VII / Section 672.708
672.708 Seller’s damages for nonacceptance or repudiation.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (2) and to the provisions of this chapter with respect to proof of market price (s. 672.723), the measure of damages for nonacceptance or repudiation by the buyer is the difference between the market price at the time and place for tender and the unpaid contract price together with any incidental damages provided in this chapter (s. 672.710), but less expenses saved in consequence of the buyer’s breach.

(2) If the measure of damages provided in subsection (1) is inadequate to put the seller in as good a position as performance would have done then the measure of damages is the profit (including reasonable overhead) which the seller would have made from full performance by the buyer, together with any incidental damages provided in this chapter (s. 672.710), due allowance for costs reasonably incurred and due credit for payments or proceeds of resale.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 328.25 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part I / Section 328.25
328.25 Supplemental principles of law and equity.
Status: in_force

Unless displaced by a provision of this part, the principles of law and equity supplement its provisions.

History: s. 26, ch. 2019-76.
Fla. Stat. § 493.6100 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 493 / Part I / Section 493.6100
493.6100 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature recognizes that the private security, investigative, and recovery industries are rapidly expanding fields that require regulation to ensure that the interests of the public will be adequately served and protected. The Legislature recognizes that untrained persons, unlicensed persons or businesses, or persons who are not of good moral character engaged in the private security, investigative, and recovery industries are a threat to the welfare of the public if placed in positions of trust. Regulation of licensed and unlicensed persons and businesses engaged in these fields is therefore deemed necessary.

History: ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 94-172.
Fla. Stat. § 1009.85 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1009 / Part III / Section 1009.85
1009.85 Participation in guaranteed student loan program.
Status: in_force

The intent of this act is to authorize student loans when this state, through the Department of Education, has become an eligible lender under the provisions of the applicable federal laws providing for the guarantee of loans to students and the partial payment of interest on such loans by the United States Government.

History: s. 467, ch. 2002-387; s. 28, ch. 2013-35.
Fla. Stat. § 218.502 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part V / Section 218.502
218.502 Definition.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 218.50-218.504, the term “local governmental entity” means a county, municipality, or special district.

History: s. 8, ch. 79-183; s. 26, ch. 96-324; s. 24, ch. 99-333; s. 34, ch. 2004-305.
Fla. Stat. § 320.0893 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.0893
320.0893 Motor vehicle license plates to recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Status: in_force

Any United States citizen who is a resident of Florida and who was awarded the Medal of Honor while serving as a member of the United States Armed Forces may, upon application to the department, be issued a license plate on which is stamped the words “Medal of Honor” followed by the serial number. Upon submission of the application and proof that the applicant meets the above qualifications the plate shall be issued without payment of the license tax imposed by s. 320.08.

History: s. 2, ch. 85-66.
Fla. Stat. § 20.24 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 20 / Section 20.24
20.24 Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Status: in_force

There is created a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

(1) The head of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is the Governor and Cabinet.

(2) The following divisions, and bureaus within the divisions, of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are established: (a) Division of the Florida Highway Patrol. (b) Division of Motorist Services.

(3) The Office of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is established within the Division of the Florida Highway Patrol.

History: s. 24, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 76-281; s. 5, ch. 79-10; s. 64, ch. 79-190; s. 1, ch. 79-324; s. 1, ch. 2009-183; s. 2, ch. 2011-66; s. 1, ch. 2012-181.
Fla. Stat. § 484.017 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 484 / Part I / Section 484.017
484.017 Reciprocity.
Status: in_force

In order to ensure that opticians licensed in this state may be licensed in other states, the board may enter into reciprocity agreements with other states.

History: ss. 1, 5, ch. 79-275; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 12, ch. 86-254; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 552.181 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 552 / Section 552.181
552.181 Conduct of hearings.
Status: in_force

All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120.

History: s. 12, ch. 65-59; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 16, ch. 77-84.
Fla. Stat. § 394.932 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part V / Section 394.932
394.932 Registry of experts.
Status: in_force

The Justice Administrative Commission shall maintain a registry of mental health and other experts who are available and willing to provide examinations and expert testimony in proceedings held under this part. The commission shall advertise the registry in professional trade publications on a periodic basis and shall list the name and contact information for all persons holding themselves out to be qualified to provide examinations and expert testimony pursuant to this part upon request. It shall be the sole responsibility of parties using the services of a person listed on the registry to verify the qualifications of that person. The commission shall advise all parties that use the registry that it has not verified the professional qualifications of the persons listed on the registry and that it is the party’s responsibility to verify the person’s professional qualifications. The commission may electronically publish the names and contact information of persons requesting to be listed on the registry.

History: s. 2, ch. 2006-33.
Fla. Stat. § 106.295 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.295
106.295 Leadership fund.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section: (a) “Leadership fund” means accounts comprised of any moneys contributed to a political party, directly or indirectly, which are designated to be used at the partial or total discretion of a leader. (b) “Leader” means the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the majority leader and the minority leader of each house, and any person designated by a political caucus of members of either house to succeed to any such position.

(2) Leadership funds are prohibited in this state. No leader shall accept any leadership funds.

(3) This section applies to leadership funds in existence on or after January 1, 1990.

History: s. 24, ch. 89-256.
Fla. Stat. § 384.286 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 384 / Section 384.286
384.286 Temporary leave.
Status: in_force

Persons who have been hospitalized, placed in another health care or residential facility, or isolated in their residences may be granted a short-term temporary leave at the discretion of the department or its authorized representatives provided the department determines that the emergency leave will be closely monitored and will not endanger the public health. Temporary leave may be granted for therapeutic purposes, in the event of death or critical illness in the person’s family, or for another emergency.

History: s. 36, ch. 88-380.