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Fla. Stat. § 490.0148 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 490 / Section 490.0148
490.0148 Psychologist and school psychologist records.
Status: in_force

Each psychologist and school psychologist who provides services as defined in this chapter shall maintain records. The board or, in the case of a school psychologist, the department may adopt rules defining the minimum requirements for such records, including content, length of time such records shall be maintained, and transfer of such records or of a summary of such records, or both, to a subsequent treating practitioner or other individual with the written consent of the client or clients.

History: s. 117, ch. 92-149.
Fla. Stat. § 538.07 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 538 / Part I / Section 538.07
538.07 Penalty for violation of chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) Except where otherwise provided herein, a person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 and by a fine not to exceed $10,000.

(2) When the lawful owner recovers stolen property from a secondhand dealer and the person who sold or pledged the stolen property to the secondhand dealer is convicted of theft, a violation of this section, or dealing in stolen property, the court shall order the defendant to make restitution to the secondhand dealer or the lawful owner, as applicable, pursuant to s. 775.089.

History: s. 2, ch. 89-533; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 93-37; s. 5, ch. 2006-201.
Fla. Stat. § 710.117 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 710 / Section 710.117
710.117 Custodian’s expenses, compensation, and bond.
Status: in_force

(1) A custodian is entitled to reimbursement from custodial property for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the custodian’s duties.

(2) Except for one who is a transferor under s. 710.105, a custodian has a noncumulative election during each calendar year to charge reasonable compensation for services performed during that year.

(3) Except as provided in s. 710.121(6), a custodian need not give a bond.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-95.
Fla. Stat. § 400.0078 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part I / Section 400.0078
400.0078 Citizen access to State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program services.
Status: in_force

(1) The office shall establish a statewide toll-free telephone number and e-mail address for receiving complaints concerning matters adversely affecting the health, safety, welfare, or rights of residents.

(2) Upon admission to a long-term care facility, each resident or representative of a resident must receive information regarding: (a) The purpose of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. (b) The statewide toll-free telephone number and e-mail address for receiving complaints. (c) Information that retaliatory action cannot be taken against a resident for presenting grievances or for exercising any other resident right. (d) Other relevant information regarding how to contact representatives of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Each resident or his or her representative must be furnished additional copies of this information upon request.

History: s. 4, ch. 99-394; s. 13, ch. 2006-121; s. 12, ch. 2015-31; s. 3, ch. 2015-126.
Fla. Stat. § 616.05 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 616 / Part I / Section 616.05
616.05 Amendment of charter.
Status: in_force

A fair association may propose an amendment to its charter by resolution as provided in its charter or bylaws.

(1) The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the department for approval.

(2) After the department approves the proposed amendment, it will be incorporated into the original charter upon: (a) Publication of notice in the same manner as provided in s. 616.03; (b) Filing the order of the circuit judge approving the amendment with the office of the clerk of the circuit court and the department; and (c) Being recorded in the clerk’s office.

If a fair association has filed its charter with the Department of State pursuant to chapter 617, a copy of any amendment to the charter must be filed with the Department of State for notice purposes.

History: s. 3, ch. 7388, 1917; RGS 4521; CGL 6520; s. 2, ch. 63-247; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 7, ch. 87-226; ss. 6, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 17, ch. 99-391; s. 5, ch. 2012-204.
Fla. Stat. § 744.2101 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part II / Section 744.2101
744.2101 Procedures and rules.
Status: in_force

The public guardian, subject to the oversight of the Office of Public and Professional Guardians, is authorized to:

(1) Formulate and adopt necessary procedures to assure the efficient conduct of the affairs of the ward and general administration of the office and staff.

(2) Contract for services necessary to discharge the duties of the office.

(3) Accept the services of volunteer persons or organizations and provide reimbursement for proper and necessary expenses.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-120; s. 102, ch. 89-96; s. 7, ch. 99-277; s. 18, ch. 2016-40.
Fla. Stat. § 632.636 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 632 / Section 632.636
632.636 Violations; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of s. 624.15 shall apply with respect to: (a) Any person who willfully makes a false or fraudulent statement in or relating to an application for membership or for the purpose of obtaining money from or a benefit in any society; (b) Any person who solicits membership for, or in any manner assists in procuring membership in, any society not licensed to do business in this state; (c) Any person guilty of a willful violation of, or neglect or refusal to comply with, the provisions of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed.

(2) Any person who willfully makes a false or fraudulent statement: (a) In any verified report or declaration under oath required or authorized by this chapter, or (b) Of any material fact or thing contained in a sworn statement concerning the death or disability of an insured for the purpose of procuring payment of a benefit named in the certificate, shall be guilty of perjury and shall be subject to the penalties therefor prescribed by law.

History: ss. 4, 6, ch. 86-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 285.08 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 285 / Part I / Section 285.08
285.08 Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of ss. 285.09-285.13:

(1) “Tribe” means the Seminole Tribe in the state composed of bands of Indians known and referred to as Miccosukee and Muskogee or Cow Creek.

(2) “Indian” or “Indians” means one or more members of a tribe.

(3) “Trustee” means the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.

(4) “Reservation” means that tract of land of approximately 104,800 acres located in Palm Beach and Broward Counties set aside for the perpetual use and benefit of Seminole Indians by Legislative Acts of 1917 and 1935, known as the Seminole Indian Reservation.

(5) “Flood control project” means the Central and South Florida Flood Control Program.

History: s. 2, ch. 29908, 1955; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 71-286.
Fla. Stat. § 170.06 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 170 / Section 170.06
170.06 Preliminary assessment roll.
Status: in_force

Upon the adoption of the resolution aforesaid, the governing authority of the municipality shall cause to be made a preliminary assessment roll in accordance with the method of assessment provided for in said resolution, which assessment roll shall be completed as promptly as possible; said assessment roll shall show the lots and lands assessed and the amount of the benefit to and the assessment against each lot or parcel of land, and, if said assessment is to be paid in installments, the number of annual installments in which the assessment is divided shall also be entered and shown upon said assessment roll.

History: s. 6, ch. 9298, 1923; CGL 3027; s. 3, ch. 67-552; s. 4, ch. 87-103.
Fla. Stat. § 616.03 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 616 / Part I / Section 616.03
616.03 Notice of application; approval and record of charter.
Status: in_force

A notice of intention to apply to the circuit court for the charter of a fair association must specify the date that application will be made, shall be sent to the department for approval, and shall be published in a newspaper in the county where the principal office of the association will be located once each week for 4 consecutive weeks. The notice must briefly summarize the charter and objectives of the proposed association. The proposed charter shall be submitted to and approved by the board of county commissioners of the county in which the principal office of the association will be located. After approval by the department and the board of county commissioners, the proposed charter and proof of approval and publication shall be submitted to the circuit judge on the date specified in the notice. If no cause is shown to the contrary and the judge finds that the proposed charter is in proper form and will serve the primary objective of public service, the judge shall approve the charter and issue an order incorporating the subscribers under the charter for the objectives and purposes specified in the charter. The charter and order of incorporation shall be recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the principal office of the association will be located and provided to the department. After the order is recorded, the subscribers and their associates are incorporated with the objectives and powers established in the charter and under the name given in the charter. During the publication period, the proposed charter shall be on file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court. This section does not preclude a fair association from also filing its duly approved charter with the Department of State pursuant to chapter 617 for notice purposes.

History: s. 1, ch. 7388, 1917; s. 1, ch. 17806, 1937; RGS 4519; CGL 6518; s. 1, ch. 63-247; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 4, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 4, ch. 2012-204.
Fla. Stat. § 607.11930 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.11930
607.11930 Conversion.
Status: in_force

(1) By complying with this chapter, including adopting a plan of conversion in accordance with s. 607.11931 and complying with s. 607.11932, a domestic corporation may become: (a) A domestic eligible entity, other than a domestic corporation; (b) If the conversion is permitted by the organic law of the foreign eligible entity, a foreign eligible entity.

(2) By complying with this section and ss. 607.11931-607.11935, as applicable, and applicable provisions of its organic law, a domestic eligible entity other than a domestic corporation may become a domestic corporation.

(3) By complying with this section and ss. 607.11931-607.11935, as applicable, and by complying with the applicable provisions of its organic law, a foreign eligible entity may become a domestic corporation, but only if the organic law of the foreign eligible entity permits it to become a corporation in another jurisdiction.

(4) If a protected agreement of a domestic converting eligible entity in effect immediately before the conversion becomes effective contains a provision applying to a merger of the corporation that is a converting eligible entity and the agreement does not refer to a conversion of the corporation, the provision applies to a conversion of the corporation as if the conversion were a merger, until such time as the provision is first amended after January 1, 2020.

History: s. 153, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 910.04 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 910 / Section 910.04
910.04 Where aider in one county and offense committed in another.
Status: in_force

If a person in one county aids, abets, or procures the commission of an offense in another county, the person may be tried in either county.

History: s. 163, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(170); s. 76, ch. 70-339; s. 1515, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 502.015 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 502 / Section 502.015
502.015 General Inspection Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

Any moneys collected by the department pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund and used solely for the programs in this chapter.

History: s. 4, ch. 94-92; s. 28, ch. 2006-26; s. 15, ch. 2008-5.
Fla. Stat. § 876.47 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 876 / Section 876.47
876.47 Rights of labor.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this law shall be construed to impair, curtail, or destroy the rights of employees and their representatives to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.

History: s. 11, ch. 20252, 1941; s. 65, ch. 74-383.
Fla. Stat. § 222.04 — Florida Code / Title XV / Chapter 222 / Section 222.04
222.04 Sale after survey.
Status: in_force

After such survey has been made, the officer making the levy may sell the property levied upon not included in such property set off in such manner.

History: s. 4, ch. 1715, 1869; RS 2001; GS 2523; RGS 3878; CGL 5785.
Fla. Stat. § 847.08 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 847 / Section 847.08
847.08 Hearings for determination of probable cause.
Status: in_force

Whenever an indictment, information, or affidavit is filed under the provisions of ss. 847.07-847.09, the state attorney or his or her duly appointed assistant may apply to the court for the issuance of an order directing the defendant or his or her principal agent or bailee or other like person to produce the allegedly obscene materials at a time and place so designated by the court for the purpose of determining whether there is probable cause to believe said material is obscene. After hearing the parties on the issue, if the court determines probable cause exists, it may order the material held by the clerk of the court pending further order of the court. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the seizure of obscene materials by any other lawful means.

History: s. 2, ch. 73-120; s. 10, ch. 86-238; s. 1354, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 607.505 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part II / Section 607.505
607.505 Termination of social purpose corporation status.
Status: in_force

(1) A social purpose corporation may terminate its status as such and cease to be subject to this part by amending its articles of incorporation to delete the provision required under s. 607.503 or s. 607.504. The amendment must be adopted by the minimum status vote.

(2) A plan of merger, conversion, or share exchange which has the effect of terminating the status of a corporation as a social purpose corporation must be adopted by the minimum status vote. A sale, lease, exchange, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of a social purpose corporation is not effective unless the transaction is approved by the minimum status vote. However, a minimum status vote is not required if the transaction is in the usual and regular course of business, is pursuant to court order, or is a sale pursuant to which all or a substantial portion of the net proceeds of the sale will be distributed to the shareholders within 1 year after the date of the sale.

(3) If a corporation’s status as a social purpose corporation is terminated pursuant to subsection (1) or subsection (2), shareholders of the corporation are entitled to appraisal rights under and pursuant to ss. 607.1301-607.1333.

History: s. 11, ch. 2014-209.
Fla. Stat. § 288.0415 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part I / Section 288.0415
288.0415 Solar energy; advancement; economic development strategy.
Status: in_force

The use of solar energy is a proven, effective means of reducing air pollution, while also creating new jobs, saving energy, lowering consumer utility bills, and stimulating economic development. As such, this state is committed to advancing the use of solar energy in the state. Towards this end, the state shall give priority to removing identified barriers to and providing incentives for increased solar energy development and use. In addition, the state shall capitalize on solar energy as an economic development strategy for job creation, market development, international trade, and other related means of stimulating and enhancing the economy of this state.

History: s. 22, ch. 94-321.
Fla. Stat. § 395.3015 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 395 / Part I / Section 395.3015
395.3015 Patient records; form and content.
Status: in_force

Each hospital operated by the agency or by the Department of Corrections shall require the use of a system of problem-oriented medical records for its patients, which system shall include the following elements: basic client data collection; a listing of the patient’s problems; the initial plan with diagnostic and therapeutic orders as appropriate for each problem identified; and progress notes, including a discharge summary. The agency shall, by rule, establish criteria for such problem-oriented medical record systems in order to ensure comparability among facilities and to facilitate the compilation of statewide statistics.

History: ss. 26, 30, ch. 82-182; ss. 30, 98, ch. 92-289.
Fla. Stat. § 215.55 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 215 / Section 215.55
215.55 Federal Use of State Lands Trust Fund; county distribution.
Status: in_force

The funds collected and deposited in the Federal Use of State Lands Trust Fund shall be distributed annually to the county in which the money is collected, as follows: 50 percent to the board of county commissioners and 50 percent to the school board in such counties.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-204; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 1, ch. 69-300; s. 63, ch. 77-104; s. 10, ch. 95-372.
Fla. Stat. § 517.302 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 517 / Section 517.302
517.302 Criminal penalties; alternative fine; Anti-Fraud Trust Fund; time limitation for criminal prosecution.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) Any person who violates s. 517.301 by obtaining money or property of an aggregate value exceeding $50,000 from five or more persons is guilty of a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) In lieu of a fine otherwise authorized by law, a person who has been convicted of or who has pleaded guilty or no contest to having engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter may be sentenced to pay a fine that does not exceed the greater of three times the gross value gained or three times the gross loss caused by such conduct, plus court costs and the costs of investigation and prosecution reasonably incurred.

(4) There is created within the office a trust fund to be known as the Anti-Fraud Trust Fund. Any amounts assessed as costs of investigation and prosecution under this subsection shall be deposited in the trust fund. Funds deposited in the trust fund must be used, when authorized by appropriation, for investigation and prosecution of administrative, civil, and criminal actions arising under this chapter. Funds may also be used to improve the public’s awareness and understanding of prudent investing.

(5) Criminal prosecution for offenses under this chapter is subject to the time limitations in s. 775.15.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-102; s. 488, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 4, 5, ch. 80-254; s. 397, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 13, ch. 86-85; ss. 12, 14, 15, ch. 90-362; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch. 97-90; s. 11, ch. 98-221; s. 609, ch. 2003-261; s. 151, ch. 2010-102; s. 25, ch. 2024-168.
Fla. Stat. § 402.07 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.07
402.07 Payment of notes.
Status: in_force

Prior to the award of a scholarship or stipend provided herein for trainees in psychiatric social work, psychiatry, clinical psychology, or psychiatric nursing, the recipient thereof must agree in writing to practice his or her profession in the employ of any one of the following institutions or agencies for 1 month for each month of grant immediately after graduation or, in lieu thereof, to repay the full amount of the scholarship or stipend together with interest at the rate of 5 percent per annum over a period not to exceed 10 years:

(1) The staff of one of the state hospitals of the Mental Health Program Office.

(2) The Department of Corrections.

(3) A mental health clinic or guidance center.

(4) One of the state-operated universities.

(5) A circuit court exercising jurisdiction in connection with juveniles.

(6) A public school.

(7) Such other accredited social agencies or state institutions as may be approved by the Department of Children and Families.

History: s. 7, ch. 29880, 1955; s. 1, ch. 59-249; s. 1, ch. 65-511; s. 2, ch. 65-14; s. 1, ch. 69-58; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 2, ch. 70-441; s. 25, ch. 73-334; s. 8, ch. 77-120; s. 15, ch. 79-3; s. 260, ch. 81-259; s. 804, ch. 95-148; s. 131, ch. 99-8; s. 129, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 88.2021 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part II / Section 88.2021
88.2021 Duration of personal jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Personal jurisdiction acquired by a tribunal of this state in a proceeding under this act or other law of this state relating to a support order continues as long as a tribunal of this state has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its order or continuing jurisdiction to enforce its order as provided by ss. 88.2051, 88.2061, and 88.2111.

History: s. 2, ch. 96-189; s. 6, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 573.111 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 573 / Section 573.111
573.111 Notice of effective date of marketing order.
Status: in_force

Before the issuance of any marketing order, or any suspension, amendment, or termination thereof, a notice must be posted on the department website. A marketing order, or any suspension, amendment, or termination thereof, may not become effective until 5 days after the date of posting and publication.

History: ss. 11, 26, ch. 87-171; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 92-4; ss. 44, 45, ch. 92-291; s. 19, ch. 2012-212; s. 38, ch. 2018-84.