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Fla. Stat. § 493.6201 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 493 / Part II / Section 493.6201
493.6201 Classes of licenses.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person, firm, company, partnership, or corporation which engages in business as a private investigative agency shall have a Class “A” license. A Class “A” license is valid for only one location.

(2) Each branch office of a Class “A” agency shall have a Class “AA” license. Where a person, firm, company, partnership, or corporation holds both a Class “A” and Class “B” license, each additional or branch office shall have a Class “AB” license.

(3) Any individual who performs the services of a manager for a: (a) Class “A” private investigative agency or Class “AA” branch office shall have a Class “MA” license. A Class “C” or Class “M” licensee may be designated as the manager, in which case the Class “MA” license is not required. (b) Class “A” and “B” agency or a Class “AB” branch office shall have a Class “M” license.

(4) Class “C” or Class “CC” licensees shall own or be an employee of a Class “A” agency, a Class “A” and Class “B” agency, or a branch office. This does not include those who are exempt under s. 493.6102, but who possess a Class “C” license solely for the purpose of holding a Class “G” license.

(5) Any individual who performs the services of a private investigator shall have a Class “C” license.

(6) Any individual who performs private investigative work as an intern under the direction and control of a designated, sponsoring Class “C” licensee or a designated, sponsoring Class “MA” or Class “M” licensee must have a Class “CC” license.

(7) Only Class “M,” Class “MA,” Class “C,” or Class “CC” licensees are permitted to bear a firearm, and any such licensee who bears a firearm shall also have a Class “G” license.

(8) A Class “C” or Class “CC” licensee may perform bodyguard services without obtaining a Class “D” license.

History: ss. 3, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 94-172; s. 70, ch. 95-144; s. 8, ch. 97-248.
Fla. Stat. § 479.015 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 479 / Part I / Section 479.015
479.015 Legislative intent with respect to regulation of signs in areas adjacent to state highways.
Status: in_force

The control of signs in areas adjacent to the highways of this state is declared to be necessary to protect the public investment in the state highways; to attract visitors to this state by conserving the natural beauty of the state; to preserve and promote the recreational value of public travel; to assure that information in the specific interest of the traveling public is presented safely and aesthetically; to enhance the economic well-being of the state by promoting tourist-oriented businesses, such as public accommodations, vehicle services, attractions, campgrounds, parks, and recreational areas; and to promote points of scenic, historic, cultural, and educational interest.

History: ss. 2, 26, ch. 84-227; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 16.57 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 16 / Section 16.57
16.57 Office of Civil Rights.
Status: in_force

There is created in the Department of Legal Affairs an Office of Civil Rights. The office may investigate and initiate actions authorized by chapter 760. In investigating violations of constitutional and statutory rights under chapter 760, the Attorney General may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses or matter, and collect evidence.

History: s. 5, ch. 91-74; s. 3, ch. 2003-396.
Fla. Stat. § 631.724 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part III / Section 631.724
631.724 Records and meetings of association.
Status: in_force

Records shall be kept of all negotiations and meetings in which the association or its representatives discuss the activities of the association in carrying out its powers and duties under s. 631.717. Such negotiations or meetings are exempt from the provisions of s. 286.011, and any records of such negotiations or meetings are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) until the termination of a delinquency proceeding. Nothing in this section shall limit the duty of the association to render a report of its activities under s. 631.725.

History: s. 13, ch. 79-189; s. 435, ch. 81-259; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 93-118; s. 388, ch. 96-406.
Fla. Stat. § 413.23 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part II / Section 413.23
413.23 Administration.
Status: in_force

The division shall provide vocational rehabilitation services to persons who have disabilities determined to be eligible therefor and preemployment transition services to persons potentially eligible for such services and, in carrying out the purposes of this part, is authorized, among other things:

(1) To cooperate with other departments, agencies, public and private institutions, and providers in providing for the vocational rehabilitation and preemployment transition services of persons who have disabilities, in studying the problems involved therein, and in establishing, developing, and providing, in conformity with the purposes of this part, such programs, facilities, and services as may be necessary or desirable;

(2) To enter into reciprocal agreements with other states to provide for the vocational rehabilitation of residents of the states concerned;

(3) To conduct research and compile statistics relating to the vocational rehabilitation of persons who have disabilities;

(4) To prepare a federally required state plan for vocational rehabilitation, as required by the act. The state plan must contain all of the elements required by s. 101 of the act, including an assessment of the needs of persons who have disabilities and how those needs may be most effectively met. The division is authorized to make amendments to the state plan considered necessary to maintain compliance with the act and to implement such changes in order to qualify for and maintain federal funding. After completion of the state plan or making amendments to the state plan, the division must distribute copies of the state plan to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the United States Secretary of Education.

History: s. 5, ch. 25364, 1949; s. 13, ch. 65-239; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 117, ch. 71-355; s. 305, ch. 77-147; s. 112, ch. 79-164; s. 2, ch. 87-227; s. 8, ch. 94-324; s. 13, ch. 2002-22; s. 3, ch. 2020-85.
Fla. Stat. § 628.6015 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part II / Section 628.6015
628.6015 Tax on premiums, contributions, and assessments of assessable mutual insurers.
Status: in_force

Premiums, contributions, and assessments received by an assessable mutual insurer are subject to ss. 624.509(1) and (2) and 624.5092, except that the tax rate shall be 1.6 percent of the gross amount of such premiums, contributions, and assessments.

History: ss. 76, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 960.15 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 960 / Section 960.15
960.15 Records.
Status: in_force

Any record or report obtained by the department or a hearing officer that is confidential or exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) shall retain that status and shall not be subject to public disclosure.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-452; s. 13, ch. 80-146; s. 10, ch. 91-23; s. 26, ch. 91-46; s. 1, ch. 94-93; s. 454, ch. 96-406.
Fla. Stat. § 391.026 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 391 / Part I / Section 391.026
391.026 Powers and duties of the department.
Status: in_force

The department shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

(1) To provide or contract for the provision of health services to eligible individuals.

(2) To provide services to abused and neglected children through Child Protection Teams pursuant to s. 39.303.

(3) To determine the medical and financial eligibility of individuals seeking health services from the program.

(4) To coordinate a comprehensive delivery system for eligible individuals to take maximum advantage of all available funds.

(5) To coordinate with programs relating to children’s medical services in cooperation with other public and private agencies.

(6) To initiate and coordinate applications to federal agencies and private organizations for funds, services, or commodities relating to children’s medical programs.

(7) To sponsor or promote grants for projects, programs, education, or research in the field of children and youth with special health care needs, with an emphasis on early diagnosis and treatment.

(8) To provide or contract for peer review and other quality-improvement activities.

(9) To adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to administer the Children’s Medical Services Act.

(10) To serve as the lead agency in administering the Early Steps Program pursuant to part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and 1 part III of this chapter.

(11) To administer the Medical Foster Care Program, including all of the following: (a) Recruitment, training, assessment, and monitoring for the Medical Foster Care Program. (b) Monitoring access and facilitating admissions of eligible children and youth to the program and designated medical foster care homes. (c) Coordination with the Department of Children and Families and the Agency for Health Care Administration or their designees.

History: s. 4, ch. 78-106; s. 96, ch. 98-200; s. 6, ch. 98-288; s. 23, ch. 2000-242; s. 1, ch. 2006-28; s. 77, ch. 2012-184; s. 69, ch. 2013-15; s. 8, ch. 2015-177; s. 5, ch. 2016-238; s. 57, ch. 2019-3; ss. 6, 7, ch. 2025-88.
Fla. Stat. § 467.001 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 467 / Section 467.001
467.001 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Midwifery Practice Act.”

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 19, ch. 92-179; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
Fla. Stat. § 450.261 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 450 / Part II / Section 450.261
450.261 Interstate Migrant Labor Commission; Florida membership.
Status: in_force

In selecting the Florida membership of the Interstate Migrant Labor Commission, the Governor may designate the Secretary of Commerce as his or her representative.

History: s. 7, ch. 70-131; s. 75, ch. 81-167; s. 78, ch. 83-55; s. 174, ch. 97-103; s. 35, ch. 2011-34; s. 394, ch. 2011-142; s. 75, ch. 2012-96; s. 52, ch. 2021-25; s. 223, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 414.55 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 414 / Section 414.55
414.55 Implementation of community work program.
Status: in_force

The Governor shall minimize the liability of the state by opting out of the special provision related to community work, as described in s. 402(a)(1)(B)(iv) of the Social Security Act, as amended by Pub. L. No. 104-193. The department and CareerSource Florida, Inc., shall implement the community work program in accordance with s. 445.024.

History: s. 115, ch. 96-175; s. 1039, ch. 97-103; s. 37, ch. 97-173; s. 48, ch. 2000-165; s. 22, ch. 2015-98.
Fla. Stat. § 628.525 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part I / Section 628.525
628.525 Change of domicile of a domestic insurer.
Status: in_force

Any domestic insurer may, upon the approval of the office, transfer its domicile to any other state in which it is admitted to transact the business of insurance; upon such a transfer it shall cease to be a domestic insurer and shall be admitted to this state, if qualified, as a foreign insurer. The office shall approve any such proposed transfer unless it shall determine that such transfer is not in the interest of the policyholders of this state.

History: s. 7, ch. 85-214; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1291, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 1011.75 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1011 / Part II / Section 1011.75
1011.75 Gifted education exemplary program grants.
Status: in_force

(1) This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Challenge Grant Program for the Gifted.”

(2) There is hereby created a grant program for education for the gifted which shall be administered by the Commissioner of Education in cooperation and consultation with appropriate organizations and associations concerned with education for the gifted and pursuant to rules adopted by the State Board of Education. The program may be implemented in any public school.

(3) Pursuant to policies and rules to be adopted by the State Board of Education, each district school board, two or more district school boards in cooperation, or a public school principal through the district school board may submit to the commissioner a proposed program designed to effectuate an exemplary program for education for the gifted in a school, district, or group of districts. Consideration for funding shall be given to proposed programs of district school boards that are developed with the cooperation of a Florida College System institution or public or private college or university for the purpose of providing advanced accelerated instruction for public school students pursuant to s. 1003.435. In order to be approved, a program proposal must include: (a) Clearly stated goals and objectives expressed, to the maximum extent possible, in measurable terms. (b) Information concerning the number of students, teachers, and other personnel to be involved in the program. (c) The estimated cost of the program and the number of years for which it is to be funded. (d) Provisions for evaluation of the program and for its integration into the general curriculum and financial program of the school district or districts at the end of the funded period. (e) Such other information and provisions as the commissioner requires.

(4) The commissioner shall review and approve, disapprove, or resubmit for modification all proposed programs for education for the gifted submitted. For those programs approved, the commissioner shall authorize distribution of funds equal to the cost of the program from funds appropriated to the Department of Education for exemplary program grants for education for the gifted as provided for by this section. These funds shall be in addition to any funds for education for the gifted provided pursuant to s. 1011.62.

History: s. 668, ch. 2002-387; s. 173, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.465 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part III / Section 1012.465
1012.465 Background screening requirements for certain noninstructional school district employees, contractors, and volunteer school chaplains.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in s. 1012.467 or s. 1012.468, noninstructional school district employees, contractual personnel, or volunteer school chaplains who are permitted access on school grounds when students are present, who have direct contact with students or who have access to or control of school funds must meet the screening requirements of s. 1012.32. Contractual personnel shall include any vendor, individual, or entity under contract with a school or the school board.

(2) The cost of the state and federal criminal history check required by level 2 screening may be borne by the district school board, the contractor, or the person fingerprinted. Under penalty of perjury, each person who is employed or under contract in a capacity described in subsection (1) must agree to inform his or her employer or the party with whom he or she is under contract within 48 hours if convicted of any disqualifying offense while he or she is employed or under contract in that capacity.

(3) If it is found that a person who is employed or under contract in a capacity described in subsection (1) does not meet the screening requirements, the person shall be immediately suspended from working in that capacity and shall remain suspended until final resolution of any appeals.

History: s. 14, ch. 2004-295; s. 21, ch. 2005-28; s. 6, ch. 2007-207; s. 62, ch. 2022-154; s. 2, ch. 2024-103.
Fla. Stat. § 7.38 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.38
7.38 Levy County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Levy County are as follows: Beginning at the mouth of the most southern outlet of the Big Withlacoochee River, running in an eastwardly direction, including all the islands in the mouth of said river, along the thread of said river to where the range line dividing ranges seventeen and eighteen east intersects said river; thence north on said range line to the township line between townships fourteen and fifteen south; thence east on said township line to the middle line of township fourteen south, range nineteen east; thence north on said middle line to the township line between townships eleven and twelve south; thence west on said township line to the range line between ranges seventeen and eighteen east; thence north on said range line to the northeast corner of section thirteen, township eleven south, range seventeen east; thence west on the north line of said section thirteen and other sections to the range line between ranges sixteen and seventeen east; thence north on said range line to the township line between townships ten and eleven south; thence west on said township line to the range line between ranges fifteen and sixteen east; thence north on said range line to the northeast corner of section thirty-six, township ten south, range fifteen east; thence west on the north boundary of said section thirty-six to the northwest corner of said section thirty-six, thence north one half mile to the middle line of section twenty-six, township ten south, range fifteen east; thence west on the middle line of said section twenty-six and other sections to the range line between ranges fourteen and fifteen east; thence north to the northeast corner of section twenty-five, township ten south, range fourteen east; thence west on the north line of said section twenty-five and other sections to the thread of the Suwannee River; thence southerly along the thread of the main stream of said river to its mouth; thence south and easterly along the Gulf of America, including all the islands, keys, and the waters of said gulf within the jurisdiction of the State of Florida, to the point of beginning.

History: s. 1, Mar. 10, 1845; s. 1, ch. 106, 1846; s. 1, ch. 3060, 1877; RS 37; GS 35; s. 1, ch. 6243, 1911; s. 1, ch. 6509, 1913; RGS 38; s. 1, ch. 10778, 1925; CGL 40; s. 2, ch. 94-313; s. 13, ch. 2025-8.
Fla. Stat. § 415.1036 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 415 / Section 415.1036
415.1036 Immunity.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who participates in making a report under s. 415.1034 or participates in a judicial proceeding resulting therefrom is presumed to be acting in good faith and, unless lack of good faith is shown by clear and convincing evidence, is immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that otherwise might be incurred or imposed. This section does not grant immunity, civil or criminal, to any person who is suspected of having abused, neglected, or exploited, or committed any illegal act upon or against, a vulnerable adult. Further, a resident or employee of a facility that serves vulnerable adults may not be subjected to reprisal or discharge because of the resident’s or employee’s actions in reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation pursuant to s. 415.1034.

(2) Any person who makes a report under s. 415.1034 has a civil cause of action for appropriate compensatory and punitive damages against any person who causes detrimental changes in the employment status of the reporting party by reason of the reporting party’s making the report. Any detrimental change made in the residency or employment status of such a person, such as, but not limited to, discharge, termination, demotion, transfer, or reduction in pay or benefits or work privileges, or negative evaluations, within 120 days after the report is made establishes a rebuttable presumption that the detrimental action was retaliatory.

History: s. 98, ch. 95-418; s. 30, ch. 2000-349.
Fla. Stat. § 191.008 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 191 / Section 191.008
191.008 Special powers.
Status: in_force

Independent special fire control districts shall provide for fire suppression and prevention by establishing and maintaining fire stations and fire substations and acquiring and maintaining such firefighting and fire protection equipment deemed necessary to prevent or fight fires. All construction shall be in compliance with applicable state, regional, and local regulations, including adopted comprehensive plans and land development regulations. The board shall have and may exercise any or all of the following special powers relating to facilities and duties authorized by this act:

(1) Establish and maintain emergency medical and rescue response services and acquire and maintain rescue, medical, and other emergency equipment, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 401 and any certificate of public convenience and necessity or its equivalent issued thereunder.

(2) Employ, train, and equip such personnel, and train, coordinate, and equip such volunteer firefighters, as are necessary to accomplish the duties of the district. The board may employ and fix the compensation of a fire chief or chief administrator. The board shall prescribe the duties of such person, which shall include supervision and management of the operations of the district and its employees and maintenance and operation of its facilities and equipment. The fire chief or chief administrator may employ or terminate the employment of such other persons, including, without limitation, professional, supervisory, administrative, maintenance, and clerical employees, as are necessary and authorized by the board. The compensation and other conditions of employment of the officers and employees of the district shall be provided by the board.

(3) Conduct public education to promote awareness of methods to prevent fires and reduce the loss of life and property from fires or other public safety concerns.

(4) Adopt and enforce firesafety standards and codes and enforce the rules of the State Fire Marshal consistent with the exercise of the duties authorized by chapter 553 or chapter 633, with respect to fire suppression, prevention, and firesafety code enforcement.

(5) Conduct arson investigations and cause-and-origin investigations.

(6) Adopt hazardous material safety plans and emergency response plans in coordination with the county emergency management agency as provided in chapter 252.

(7) Contract with general purpose local government for emergency management planning and services.

History: s. 8, ch. 97-256.
Fla. Stat. § 468.405 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VII / Section 468.405
468.405 Qualification for talent agency license.
Status: in_force

(1) Each person designated in an application under this part as an owner or operator shall be of good moral character as determined by the department.

(2) In addition to the foregoing qualification, each application shall show whether or not the agency, any person, or any owner of the agency is financially interested in any other business of like nature and, if so, shall specify such interest or interests.

History: ss. 5, 15, ch. 86-292; s. 63, ch. 91-137; s. 13, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 17.28 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 17 / Section 17.28
17.28 Chief Financial Officer may authorize biweekly salary payments.
Status: in_force

The Chief Financial Officer may permit biweekly salary payments to personnel upon written request by a specific state agency.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-425; s. 40, ch. 2003-261; s. 1, ch. 2013-18.