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Fla. Stat. § 320.23 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.23
320.23 Taxes declared compensatory.
Status: in_force

Taxes prescribed by this chapter are declared to be compensatory for the use of the public roads of this state by operators of motor vehicles taxed under the provisions of this chapter and are further declared to be a fair contribution to the cost of constructing and maintaining the public roads of this state. The administration and enforcement of this chapter and all regulations and restrictions imposed hereby and authorized to be imposed by this chapter are declared to be for the purpose of conservation of the property of the state and in the interest of safety in the use of its roads.

History: s. 5, ch. 15625, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1304(1); s. 2, ch. 63-496; s. 45, ch. 83-318.
Fla. Stat. § 467.201 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 467 / Section 467.201
467.201 Violations and penalties.
Status: in_force

Each of the following acts constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084:

(1) Practicing midwifery, unless holding an active license to do so.

(2) Using or attempting to use a license which has been suspended or revoked.

(3) The willful practice of midwifery by a student midwife without a preceptor present, except in an emergency.

(4) Knowingly allowing a student midwife to practice midwifery without a preceptor present, except in an emergency.

(5) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license under this chapter through bribery or fraudulent misrepresentation.

(6) Using the name or title “midwife” or “licensed midwife” or any other name or title which implies that a person is licensed to practice midwifery, unless such person is duly licensed as provided in this chapter.

(7) Knowingly concealing information relating to the enforcement of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant thereto.

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 82-99; s. 8, ch. 84-268; s. 96, ch. 91-224; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; ss. 13, 19, ch. 92-179; s. 57, ch. 2000-318; s. 79, ch. 2001-62.
Fla. Stat. § 320.8231 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.8231
320.8231 Establishment of uniform standards for recreational vehicle-type units and park trailers.
Status: in_force

(1) Each recreational vehicle-type unit, as defined in s. 320.01(1)(b), manufactured in this state or manufactured outside this state but sold or offered for sale in this state shall meet the Uniform Standards Code ANSI book A-119.2 or A-119.5, as applicable, approved by the American National Standards Institute. Such standards shall include, but are not limited to, standards for the installation of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and fire and life safety in recreational vehicle-type units and park trailers. However, those park trailers exceeding 400 square feet shall meet the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards and shall have a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development label.

(2) Trailer hitches or other trailer connecting devices manufactured, sold, or offered for sale in this state for use with any trailer governed by this section or for use in towing boats must conform to the certification standards in Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission Regulation V-5.

History: s. 6, ch. 75-203; s. 35, ch. 77-357; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 84-182; s. 10, ch. 85-343; ss. 19, 20, ch. 88-147; s. 1, ch. 90-78; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 66, ch. 94-306; s. 1, ch. 96-358.
Fla. Stat. § 601.24 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.24
601.24 Department of Citrus to prescribe methods of testing and grading.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules providing the manner and method to be used in drawing samples and the quantity to be used in testing and grading of citrus fruit and the canned and concentrated products thereof and shall provide specifications and methods for use of juice extractors to be used in extracting juice for such tests and grading purposes.

History: s. 24, ch. 25149, 1949; s. 1, ch. 61-49; s. 22, ch. 71-186; s. 21, ch. 2012-182.
Fla. Stat. § 310.141 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 310 / Section 310.141
310.141 Vessels subject to pilotage.
Status: in_force

(1) All vessels shall have a licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot on board to direct the movements of the vessel when entering or leaving ports of this state or when underway upon the navigable waters of the bays, rivers, harbors, and ports of this state, except: (a) Vessels exempted by the laws of the United States; (b) Monohulled vessels drawing less than 7 feet of water; (c) Multihulled, swath, or nondisplacement vessels for which the product of the length overall and extreme beam is less than 6,000 square feet, and which draw less than 7 feet of water; (d) Any vessel, when docking or undocking; or (e) Any vessel, when moving about within a shipyard or moving between a shipyard and a berth or slip directly adjacent to the shipyard.

(2) A vessel is docking or undocking when a tug or tugs are assisting the vessel, or the vessel is making use of a bow thruster or other lateral thrust devices incorporated into the vessel itself, in close proximity to the dock, with the vessel under the direction or control of the master, docking master, licensed state pilot, or certificated deputy pilot. If the vessel that is docking or undocking is under the direction or control of the master or docking master, such direction or control must have been delivered from the licensed state pilot or be in the process of being delivered to the licensed state pilot.

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny the services of a licensed state pilot to a vessel otherwise exempt who applies for such service.

History: s. 2, ch. 75-201; s. 1, ch. 75-238; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 16, ch. 78-140; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 84-185; ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-280; s. 2, ch. 89-262; s. 7, ch. 90-54; s. 5, ch. 90-144; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 349, ch. 94-119.
Fla. Stat. § 905.15 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 905 / Section 905.15
905.15 Appointment of interpreter.
Status: in_force

The foreperson shall appoint an interpreter to interpret the testimony of any witness who does not speak the English language well enough to be readily understood. The interpreter must take an oath not to disclose any information coming to his or her knowledge, except on order of the court.

History: s. 94, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(94); s. 51, ch. 70-339; s. 1496, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 250.43 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.43
250.43 Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) The uniform or insignia of rank worn by officers of the Florida National Guard shall be worn only by persons entitled thereto by commission under the laws of the state or the United States. Any person violating this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and may also be punished as a court-martial directs.

(2) Every person other than an officer or enlisted person of the Florida National Guard, naval militia, or marine corps of this state, any other state, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia, or of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force, who wears the uniform of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, National Guard, Naval Militia, or Marine Corps or any part of such uniform, or a uniform or part of uniform similar thereto, or in imitation thereof, within the bounds of the state, except in cases where the wearing of such uniform is permitted by the laws of the United States and the regulations of the Secretary of Defense, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. This section does not prohibit persons in the theatrical profession from wearing such uniforms while actually engaged in such profession, in any playhouse or theater, in a production in no way reflecting upon such uniform; does not prohibit the uniform rank of civic societies parading or traveling in a body or assembling in a lodge room; and does not apply to cadets of any military school or to Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

History: ss. 58, 59, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2071, 8125, 8126; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 146, ch. 71-136; s. 7, ch. 91-139; s. 39, ch. 2003-68; s. 8, ch. 2022-183.
Fla. Stat. § 430.902 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 430 / Section 430.902
430.902 Multiservice senior center.
Status: in_force

(1) If practicable, multiservice senior center services shall be available to functionally impaired elderly persons.

(2) If feasible, a multiservice senior center should be centrally located and easily accessible to public transportation. Provision may be made for transporting persons to the center. A center shall be designed to provide ease of access and use by seniors with varying levels of physical abilities.

(3)(a) Each multiservice senior center is encouraged to have on the premises at all times a functioning automated external defibrillator. (b) Multiservice senior centers that provide automated external defibrillators shall ensure that personnel are properly trained in accordance with s. 401.2915. (c) The location of each automated external defibrillator shall be registered with a local emergency medical services medical director. (d) The use of automated external defibrillators by employees and volunteers shall be covered under the provisions of ss. 768.13 and 768.1325.

(4) Multiservice senior centers are encouraged to seek national accreditation by the National Institute of Senior Centers.

History: ss. 2, 3, ch. 76-51; s. 18, ch. 78-433; s. 7, ch. 80-181; s. 34, ch. 95-418; s. 2, ch. 2004-367; s. 2, ch. 2005-223; s. 68, ch. 2013-18.
Fla. Stat. § 733.5061 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part V / Section 733.5061
733.5061 Appointment of successor upon removal.
Status: in_force

When a personal representative is removed, the court shall appoint a personal representative or shall appoint a curator to serve until a successor personal representative is appointed.

History: s. 120, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 203.001 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 203 / Section 203.001
203.001 Combined rate for tax collected pursuant to ss. 202.12(1)(a) and 203.01(1)(b).
Status: in_force

In complying with ss. 1-3, ch. 2010-149, Laws of Florida, the dealer of communication services may collect a combined rate of 5.07 percent, composed of the 4.92 percent and 0.15 percent rates required by ss. 202.12(1)(a) and 203.01(1)(b)3., respectively, if the provider properly reflects the tax collected with respect to the two provisions as required in the return to the Department of Revenue.

History: s. 5, ch. 2010-149; s. 8, ch. 2015-221.
Fla. Stat. § 440.593 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 440 / Section 440.593
440.593 Electronic reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may establish an electronic reporting system requiring or authorizing an employer or carrier to submit required forms, reports, or other information electronically rather than by other means. The department may establish different deadlines for submitting forms, reports, or information to the department, or to its authorized agent, via the electronic reporting system than are otherwise required when reporting information by other means.

(2) The department may require any carrier to submit data electronically, either directly or through a third-party vendor, and may require any carrier or vendor submitting data to the department electronically to be certified by the department. The department may specify performance requirements for any carrier or vendor submitting data electronically.

(3) The department may revoke the certification of any carrier or vendor determined by the department to be in noncompliance with performance standards prescribed by rule for electronic submissions.

(4) The department may assess a civil penalty, not to exceed $500 for each violation, as prescribed by rule.

(5) The department may adopt rules to administer this section.

History: s. 50, ch. 93-415; s. 29, ch. 2001-91; s. 56, ch. 2002-194.
Fla. Stat. § 463.004 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 463 / Section 463.004
463.004 Board headquarters.
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain its official headquarters in the City of Tallahassee.

History: ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-194; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 21, ch. 86-289; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 657.0061 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 657 / Section 657.0061
657.0061 Amendments to bylaws.
Status: in_force

(1) All bylaw amendments must be submitted to the office. The office shall approve or disapprove bylaw amendments within 60 days after receipt. The office shall approve the proposed bylaw amendment unless it finds that the amendment: (a) Is not in the best interest of the membership; (b) Is not in accord with sound credit union practices; (c) Exposes the assets of the credit union to unnecessary risks; or (d) Is not in compliance with applicable statutes or rules.

(2) The commission may, by rule, allow certain bylaw amendments that are ministerial in nature to become effective immediately upon filing with the office.

History: s. 80, ch. 92-303; s. 1742, ch. 2003-261; s. 9, ch. 2005-181.
Fla. Stat. § 625.80 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part IV / Section 625.80
625.80 “Equity security” defined.
Status: in_force

The term “equity security” when used in this part means:

(1) Any stock or similar security;

(2) Any security convertible, with or without consideration, into such a security, or carrying any warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase such a security;

(3) Any such warrant or right; or

(4) Any other security which the commission deems to be of similar nature and considers necessary or appropriate, by such rules as it may prescribe in the public interest or for the protection of investors, to treat as an equity security.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-18; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 140, 143, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 904, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 677.305 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 677 / Part III / Section 677.305
677.305 Destination bills.
Status: in_force

(1) Instead of issuing a bill of lading to the consignor at the place of shipment, a carrier, at the request of the consignor, may procure the bill to be issued at destination or at any other place designated in the request.

(2) Upon request of any person entitled as against the carrier to control the goods while in transit and on surrender of possession or control of any outstanding bill of lading or other receipt covering such goods, the issuer, subject to s. 677.105, may procure a substitute bill to be issued at any place designated in the request.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 37, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 483.809 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 483 / Part I / Section 483.809
483.809 Licensure; examinations; registration of trainees; approval of curricula.
Status: in_force

(1) LICENSING. — The department shall provide biennial licensure of all clinical laboratory personnel who the board certifies have met the requirements of this part. The license of any person who fails to pay a required fee or otherwise fails to qualify within 60 days after the date of expiration of such license shall be automatically canceled without notice or further proceedings unless the individual has made application for inactive status pursuant to s. 483.819.

(2) EXAMINATIONS. — The department shall conduct examinations required by board rules to determine in part the qualification of clinical laboratory personnel for licensure. The board by rule may designate a national certification examination that may be accepted in lieu of state examination for clinical laboratory personnel or public health scientists.

(3) REGISTRATION OF TRAINEES. — The department shall provide for registration of clinical laboratory trainees who are enrolled in a training program approved pursuant to s. 483.811, which registration may not be renewed except upon special authorization of the board.

(4) APPROVAL OF CURRICULUM IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. — The board may approve the curriculum in schools and colleges offering education and training leading toward qualification for licensure under this part.

History: s. 32, ch. 92-58; s. 165, ch. 97-264; s. 147, ch. 99-397.
Fla. Stat. § 480.049 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 480 / Section 480.049
480.049 Civil proceedings.
Status: in_force

As cumulative to any other remedy or criminal prosecution, the department may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking issuance of a restraining order, injunction, or writ of mandamus against any person who is or has been violating any of the provisions of this act or the lawful rules or orders of the department.

History: s. 18, ch. 78-436; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 85-280; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 742.032 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 742 / Section 742.032
742.032 Filing of location information.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning July 1, 1997, each party to any paternity or child support proceeding must file with the tribunal, as defined in chapter 88 and State Case Registry as defined in chapter 61 upon entry of an order, and update as appropriate, information on location and identity of the party, including social security number, residential and mailing addresses, telephone number, driver license number, and name, address, and telephone number of employer. Beginning October 1, 1998, each party to any paternity or child support proceeding in a non-Title IV-D case shall meet the above requirements for updating the tribunal and State Case Registry.

(2) Beginning July 1, 1997, in any subsequent Title IV-D child support enforcement action between the parties, upon sufficient showing that diligent effort has been made to ascertain the location of such a party, the court of competent jurisdiction shall deem state due process requirements for notice and service of process to be met with respect to the party upon delivery of written notice to the most recent residential or employer address filed with the tribunal and State Case Registry under subsection (1). Beginning October 1, 1998, in any subsequent non-Title IV-D child support enforcement action between the parties, the same requirements for service shall apply.

(3) Pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, each party is required to provide his or her social security number in accordance with this section. Disclosure of social security numbers obtained through this requirement shall be limited to the purpose of administration of the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.

History: s. 69, ch. 97-170; s. 39, ch. 98-397.
Fla. Stat. § 255.70 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.70
255.70 Public permitting.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “governmental entity” means any state, county, district, or municipal officer, department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other separate unit of government created or established by law and any other public or private agency, person, partnership, or corporation or business entity acting on behalf of any public agency.

(2) A governmental entity may not issue a permit or otherwise authorize a person to conduct a performance in violation of s. 827.11.

(3) If a violation of s. 827.11 occurs for a lawfully issued permit or other authorization, the individual who was issued the permit or other authorization commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 2023-94.
Fla. Stat. § 373.468 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part IV / Section 373.468
373.468 The Harris Chain of Lakes restoration program.
Status: in_force

(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the St. Johns River Water Management District, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Protection and pertinent local governments, shall review existing restoration proposals to determine which ones are the most environmentally sound and economically feasible methods of improving the fish and wildlife habitat and natural systems of the Harris Chain of Lakes.

(2) To initiate the Harris Chain of Lakes restoration program, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with assistance from the St. Johns River Water Management District and in consultation and by agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection and pertinent local governments, shall develop tasks to be undertaken by those entities for the enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat. These agencies shall evaluate different methodologies for removing the extensive tussocks and buildup of organic matter along the shoreline and of the aquatic vegetation in the lake.

(3) Contingent on the Legislature’s appropriating funds for the Harris Chain of Lakes restoration program and in conjunction with financial participation by federal, other state, and local governments, the appropriate agencies shall, through competitive bid, award contracts to implement the activities of the Harris Chain of Lakes restoration program.

(4) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to conduct a demonstration restoration project on the Harris Chain of Lakes for the purpose of creating better habitat for fish and wildlife.

History: ss. 2, 3, ch. 2001-246; s. 2, ch. 2020-52.
Fla. Stat. § 765.519 — Florida Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 765 / Part V / Section 765.519
765.519 Enucleation of eyes by licensed funeral directors.
Status: in_force

With respect to a gift of an eye as provided for in this part, a licensed funeral director as defined in chapter 497 who has completed a course in eye enucleation and has received a certificate of competence from the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Florida School of Medicine, the University of South Florida School of Medicine, or the University of Miami School of Medicine may enucleate eyes for gift after proper certification of death by a physician and in compliance with the intent of the gift as defined in this chapter. No properly certified funeral director acting in accordance with the terms of this part shall have any civil or criminal liability for eye enucleation.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 45, ch. 75-220; s. 1, ch. 80-157; s. 70, ch. 2001-226; s. 148, ch. 2004-301.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.365 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part II / Section 1001.365
1001.365 Votes by district school board chair and district school board members.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by law, in the event of a tie vote of the district school board chair and district school board members acting in any capacity, the side on which the district school board chair voted shall be deemed to prevail. For purposes of any vote of the district school board chair and district school board members acting in any capacity, action taken pursuant to that side of a tie vote on which the district school board chair voted satisfies the requirement that action be taken by a “majority” vote or a “simple majority” vote. This section applies only to those counties organized by charter that have a population of between 800,000 and 900,000 according to the last federal decennial census.

History: s. 3, ch. 2006-256.