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Fla. Stat. § 317.0003 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 317 / Section 317.0003
317.0003 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ATV” means any motorized off-highway or all-terrain vehicle 55 inches or less in width which has a dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, is designed to travel on three or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one or more persons.

(2) “Dealer” means any person authorized by the Department of Revenue to buy, sell, resell, or otherwise distribute off-highway vehicles. Such person must have a valid sales tax certificate of registration issued by the Department of Revenue and a valid commercial or occupational license required by any county, municipality, or political subdivision of the state in which the person operates.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

(4) “Florida resident” means a person who has had a principal place of domicile in this state for a period of more than 6 consecutive months, who has registered to vote in this state, who has made a statement of domicile pursuant to s. 222.17, or who has filed for homestead tax exemption on property in this state.

(5) “OHM” or “off-highway motorcycle” means any motor vehicle used off the roads or highways of this state that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and is designed to travel with not more than two wheels in contact with the ground, but excludes a tractor or a moped.

(6) “Off-highway vehicle” means any ATV, two-rider ATV, ROV, or OHM that is used off the roads or highways of this state and that is not registered and licensed for highway use pursuant to chapter 320.

(7) “Owner” means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to an off-highway vehicle, including a person entitled to the use or possession of an off-highway vehicle subject to an interest held by another person, reserved or created by agreement and securing payment of performance of an obligation, but the term excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.

(8) “Public lands” means lands within the state that are available for public use and that are owned, operated, or managed by a federal, state, county, or municipal governmental entity.

(9) “ROV” means any motorized recreational off-highway vehicle 80 inches or less in width which has a dry weight of 3,500 pounds or less, is designed to travel on four or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one or more persons. The term does not include a golf cart as defined in ss. 316.003 and 320.01 or a low-speed vehicle as defined in s. 320.01.

(10) “Two-rider ATV” means any ATV that is specifically designed by the manufacturer for a single operator and one passenger.

History: s. 57, ch. 2002-295; s. 43, ch. 2005-164; s. 3, ch. 2009-137; s. 2, ch. 2010-198; s. 43, ch. 2010-223; s. 83, ch. 2013-160; s. 4, ch. 2014-187; s. 3, ch. 2019-19; s. 2, ch. 2022-93.
Fla. Stat. § 784.082 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 784 / Section 784.082
784.082 Assault or battery by a person who is being detained in a prison, jail, or other detention facility upon visitor or other detainee; reclassification of offenses.
Status: in_force

Whenever a person who is being detained in a prison, jail, or other detention facility is charged with committing an assault or aggravated assault or a battery or aggravated battery upon any visitor to the detention facility or upon any other detainee in the detention facility, the offense for which the person is charged shall be reclassified as follows:

(1) In the case of aggravated battery, from a felony of the second degree to a felony of the first degree.

(2) In the case of aggravated assault, from a felony of the third degree to a felony of the second degree.

(3) In the case of battery, from a misdemeanor of the first degree to a felony of the third degree.

(4) In the case of assault, from a misdemeanor of the second degree to a misdemeanor of the first degree.

History: s. 4, ch. 96-293.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1506 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XV / Section 736.1506
736.1506 Satisfaction of obligations.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution:

(1) An obligation solely incurred by one settlor spouse before or during the marriage may be satisfied from that settlor spouse’s one-half share of a community property trust, unless a greater amount is otherwise provided in the community property trust agreement.

(2) An obligation incurred by both spouses during the marriage may be satisfied from a community property trust of the settlor spouses.

History: s. 34, ch. 2021-183.
Fla. Stat. § 198.16 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 198 / Section 198.16
198.16 Notice of determination of deficiency in federal tax to be filed with department.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be the duty of the personal representative to file with the department within 60 days after a final determination of any deficiency in federal estate tax has been made, written notice thereof.

(2) If, after a duplicate federal return of a generation-skipping transfer has been filed with the Department of Revenue, the federal authorities increase or decrease the amount of the federal generation-skipping transfer tax, an amended return shall be filed with the department showing all changes made in the original return and the amount of increase or decrease in the federal generation-skipping transfer tax.

(3) If, based upon any deficiency and the ground therefor, it shall appear that the amount of tax previously paid is less than the amount of tax owing, the difference, together with interest at the rate of 1 percent per month from the due date of the tax, shall be paid upon notice and demand by the department. In the event the personal representative or person required to return and pay such tax shall fail to give the notice required by this section, any additional tax which shall be owing may be assessed, or a proceeding in court for the collection of such tax may be begun without assessment at any time prior to the filing of such notice or within 30 days after the delinquent filing of such notice, notwithstanding the provisions of s. 198.28.

History: s. 9, ch. 16015, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1342(89); s. 4, ch. 28031, 1953; s. 4, ch. 29718, 1955; ss. 21, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 77-411; s. 9, ch. 80-153.
Fla. Stat. § 948.041 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 948 / Section 948.041
948.041 Notification of outstanding terms of sentence upon termination of probation or community control.
Status: in_force

Upon the termination of an offender’s term of probation or community control, the department must notify the offender in writing of all outstanding terms at the time of termination to assist the offender in determining his or her status with regard to the completion of all terms of sentence, as that term is defined in s. 98.0751.

History: s. 31, ch. 2019-162.
Fla. Stat. § 624.07 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part I / Section 624.07
624.07 “Domicile” defined.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in s. 631.011, the “domicile” of an insurer means:

(1) As to Canadian insurers, Canada and the province under the laws of which the insurer was formed.

(2) As to other alien insurers authorized to transact insurance in one or more states, the state designated by the insurer in writing filed with the office at the time of admission to this state or within 6 months after the effective date of this code, whichever date is the later, and may be any of the following states: (a) That in which the insurer was first authorized to transact insurance if the insurer is still so authorized. (b) That in which is located the insurer’s principal place of business in the United States. (c) That in which is held the larger deposit of trusteed assets of the insurer for the protection of its policyholders and creditors in the United States. If the insurer makes no such designation, its domicile shall be deemed to be that state in which is located its principal place of business in the United States.

(3) As to alien insurers not authorized to transact insurance in one or more states, the country under the laws of which the insurer was formed.

(4) As to all other insurers, the state under the laws of which the insurer was formed.

History: s. 7, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 15, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 2, ch. 82-386; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 752, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 673.1141 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 673 / Part I / Section 673.1141
673.1141 Contradictory terms of instrument.
Status: in_force

If an instrument contains contradictory terms, typewritten terms prevail over printed terms, handwritten terms prevail over both, and words prevail over numbers.

History: s. 2, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 386.207 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 386 / Part II / Section 386.207
386.207 Administration; enforcement; civil penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The department or the Division of Hotels and Restaurants or the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall enforce this part based upon each department’s specific areas of regulatory authority and to implement such enforcement shall adopt, in consultation with the State Fire Marshal, rules specifying procedures to be followed by enforcement personnel in investigating complaints and notifying alleged violators and rules specifying procedures by which appeals may be taken by aggrieved parties.

(2) Public agencies responsible for the management and maintenance of government buildings shall report observed violations to the department. The State Fire Marshal shall report to the department observed violations of this part found during its periodic inspections conducted under its regulatory authority.

(3) The department or the Division of Hotels and Restaurants or the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, upon notification of observed violations of this part, shall issue to the proprietor or other person in charge of such enclosed indoor workplace a notice to comply with this part. If the person fails to comply within 30 days after receipt of the notice, the department or the Division of Hotels and Restaurants or the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall assess against the person a civil penalty of not less than $250 and not more than $750 for the first violation and not less than $500 and not more than $2,000 for each subsequent violation. The imposition of the fine must be in accordance with chapter 120. If a person refuses to comply with this part, after having been assessed such penalty, the department or the Division of Hotels and Restaurants or the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation may file a complaint in the circuit court of the county in which the enclosed indoor workplace is located to require compliance.

(4) All fine moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be used by the department for children’s medical services programs pursuant to part I of chapter 391.

History: s. 7, ch. 85-257; s. 2, ch. 88-266; s. 1, ch. 89-109; s. 688, ch. 95-148; s. 8, ch. 2003-398; s. 8, ch. 2019-14.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6579 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VII / Section 627.6579
627.6579 Coverage for child health supervision services.
Status: in_force

(1) All group, blanket, or franchise health insurance policies providing coverage on an expense-incurred basis which provide coverage for a family member of the certificateholder or subscriber must, as to such family member’s coverage, also provide that the health insurance benefits applicable for children include coverage for child health supervision services from the moment of birth to age 16 years. Such services must be exempt from any deductible provisions that are in force in such policies or contracts.

(2) As used in this section, the term “child health supervision services” means physician-delivered or physician-supervised services that include, at a minimum, benefit coverage for services delivered at the intervals and scope stated in this section. (a) Child health supervision services must include periodic visits which shall include a history, a physical examination, a developmental assessment and anticipatory guidance, and appropriate immunizations and laboratory tests. Such services and periodic visits shall be provided in accordance with prevailing medical standards consistent with the Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care of the American Academy of Pediatrics. (b) Minimum benefits may be limited to one visit payable to one provider for all of the services provided at each visit cited in this section.

(3) This section does not apply to disability income, specified disease, Medicare supplement, or hospital indemnity policies.

History: ss. 3, 6, ch. 86-122; s. 1, ch. 88-329; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 2, ch. 97-166.
Fla. Stat. § 43.18 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 43 / Section 43.18
43.18 Money paid into court; withdrawal.
Status: in_force

No moneys deposited as provided in 1 s. 43.17, shall be withdrawn except on the voucher or check signed by the clerk of the court if the court has an authorized clerk and if not, by the judge. Every voucher or check shall state the cause in or on account of which it is drawn.

History: s. 2, ch. 15996, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 4355(2); s. 1, ch. 29655, 1955; s. 44, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 390.0112 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 390 / Section 390.0112
390.0112 Termination of pregnancies; reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) The director of any medical facility in which abortions are performed, including surgical procedures and medical abortions, shall submit a report each month to the agency. If the abortion is not performed in a medical facility, the physician performing the abortion shall submit the monthly report. The report must be submitted electronically on a form adopted by the agency, the Board of Medicine, and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine which may not include personal identifying information and must include: (a) The number of abortions performed. (b) The reasons such abortions were performed. If a woman upon whom an abortion is performed has provided evidence that she is a victim of human trafficking pursuant to s. 390.0111(3)(a)1.b.(IV), such reason must be included in the information reported under this section. (c) For each abortion, the period of gestation at the time the abortion was performed. (d) The number of infants born alive or alive immediately after an attempted abortion. (e) Information consistent with the United States Standard Report of Induced Termination of Pregnancy adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (f) The number of medication abortion regimens prescribed or dispensed.

(2) The agency shall keep such reports in a central location for the purpose of compiling and analyzing statistical data and shall submit data reported pursuant to paragraph (1)(e) to the Division of Reproductive Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(3) Reports submitted pursuant to this section shall be confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and shall not be revealed except upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil or criminal proceeding.

(4) Any person required under this section to file a report or keep any records who willfully fails to file such report or keep such records may be subject to a $200 fine for each violation. The agency shall be required to impose such fines when reports or records required under this section have not been timely received. For purposes of this section, timely received is defined as 30 days following the preceding month.

History: s. 2, ch. 79-302; s. 1, ch. 90-336; s. 191, ch. 97-101; s. 3, ch. 97-151; s. 2, ch. 98-1; s. 78, ch. 99-8; s. 202, ch. 99-13; s. 3, ch. 2013-121; s. 3, ch. 2016-150; s. 5, ch. 2022-69.
Fla. Stat. § 7.25 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.25
7.25 Hardee County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Hardee County are as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of township thirty-three south, range twenty-seven east; thence south on range line dividing ranges twenty-seven and twenty-eight east, to the southeast corner of section thirteen, township thirty-six south, range twenty-seven east; thence west following the section line to the southwest corner of section eighteen, township thirty-six south, range twenty-three east; thence north on range line dividing ranges twenty-two and twenty-three east to the northwest corner of township thirty-three south, range twenty-three east; thence east on township line dividing townships thirty-two and thirty-three east, to the place of beginning.

History: s. 3, ch. 3770, 1887; s. 1, ch. 8513, 1921; CGL 59.
Fla. Stat. § 15.0526 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 15 / Section 15.0526
15.0526 Official state horse.
Status: in_force

The Florida Cracker Horse (Marshtackie) is designated as the official Florida state horse.

History: s. 1, ch. 2008-34; s. 2, ch. 2018-43.
Fla. Stat. § 562.06 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.06
562.06 Sale only on licensed premises.
Status: in_force

Each license application shall describe the location of the place of business where such beverage may be sold. It is unlawful to sell, or permit the sale of such beverage except on the premises covered by the license as described in the application therefor.

History: s. 11, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(237); s. 1, ch. 20830, 1941; s. 1, ch. 57-327; s. 2, ch. 72-230.
Fla. Stat. § 605.0119 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.0119
605.0119 Waiver of notice.
Status: in_force

If, pursuant to this chapter or the articles of organization or operating agreement of a limited liability company, notice is required to be given to a member of a limited liability company or to a manager of a limited liability company having a manager or managers, a waiver in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to the notice, whether made before or after the time for notice to be given, is equivalent to the giving of notice.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 332.15 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 332 / Section 332.15
332.15 Advanced air mobility.
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall:

(1) Address the need for vertiports, advanced air mobility, and other advances in aviation technology in the statewide aviation system plan required under s. 332.006(1) and, as appropriate, in the department’s work program.

(2) Designate a subject matter expert on advanced air mobility within the department to serve as a resource for local jurisdictions navigating advances in aviation technology.

(3) Conduct a review of airport hazard zone regulations.

(4) In coordination with the Department of Commerce, provide coordination and assistance for the development of a viable advanced air mobility system plan in this state. The department shall incorporate the plan into the statewide aviation system plan required under s. 332.006(1) to identify and develop statewide corridors of need and opportunities for industry growth.

History: s. 21, ch. 2025-155.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6401 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.6401
627.6401 Refunds for persons age 64.
Status: in_force

If an insured who has reached his or her 64th birthday but who is not yet 65 years of age pays an annual or semiannual premium that would otherwise pay for coverage beyond his or her 65th birthday, such person shall be entitled to an appropriate refund of unearned premium from the insurer in the event that coverage terminates or is reduced upon the insured’s attainment of age 65.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-136; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 344, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.62 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part II / Section 1006.62
1006.62 Expulsion and discipline of students of Florida College System institutions and state universities.
Status: in_force

(1) Each student in a Florida College System institution or state university is subject to federal and state law, respective county and municipal ordinances, and all rules and regulations of the State Board of Education, the Board of Governors regarding the State University System, or the board of trustees of the institution.

(2) Violation of these published laws, ordinances, or rules and regulations may subject the violator to appropriate action by the institution’s authorities.

(3) Each president of a Florida College System institution or state university may, after notice to the student of the charges and after a hearing thereon, expel, suspend, or otherwise discipline any student who is found to have violated any law, ordinance, or rule or regulation of the State Board of Education, the Board of Governors regarding the State University System, or the board of trustees of the institution. A student may be entitled to waiver of expulsion: (a) If the student provides substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction of any of his or her accomplices, accessories, coconspirators, or principals or of any other person engaged in violations of chapter 893 within a state university or Florida College System institution; (b) If the student voluntarily discloses his or her violations of chapter 893 prior to his or her arrest; or (c) If the student commits himself or herself, or is referred by the court in lieu of sentence, to a state-licensed drug abuse program and successfully completes the program.

History: s. 332, ch. 2002-387; s. 108, ch. 2007-217; s. 81, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 455.242 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 455 / Section 455.242
455.242 Veterinarians; disposition of records of deceased practitioners or practitioners relocating or terminating practice.
Status: in_force

Each board created under the provisions of chapter 474 shall provide by rule for the disposition, under that chapter, of the records that are in existence at the time the practitioner dies, terminates practice, or relocates and is no longer available and which records pertain to the practitioner’s patients. The rules shall provide that the records be retained for at least 2 years after the practitioner’s death, termination of practice, or relocation. In the case of the death of the practitioner, the rules shall provide for the disposition of such records by the estate of the practitioner.

History: s. 1, ch. 79-302; s. 11, ch. 88-1; s. 11, ch. 88-392; s. 15, ch. 89-124; s. 16, ch. 91-137; s. 34, ch. 92-149; s. 30, ch. 97-261.
Fla. Stat. § 377.241 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part I / Section 377.241
377.241 Criteria for issuance of permits.
Status: in_force

The division, in the exercise of its authority to issue permits as hereinafter provided, shall give consideration to and be guided by the following criteria:

(1) The nature, character and location of the lands involved; whether rural, such as farms, groves, or ranches, or urban property vacant or presently developed for residential or business purposes or are in such a location or of such a nature as to make such improvements and developments a probability in the near future.

(2) The nature, type and extent of ownership of the applicant, including such matters as the length of time the applicant has owned the rights claimed without having performed any of the exploratory operations so granted or authorized.

(3) The proven or indicated likelihood of the presence of oil, gas or related minerals in such quantities as to warrant the exploration and extraction of such products on a commercially profitable basis.

(4) For activities and operations concerning a natural gas storage facility, the nature, structure, and proposed use of the natural gas storage reservoir is suitable for the storage and recovery of gas without adverse effect to public health or safety or the environment.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-299; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 12, ch. 2013-205.