FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Fla. Stat. § 877.26 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 877 / Section 877.26
877.26 Direct observation, videotaping, or visual surveillance of customers in merchant’s dressing room, etc., prohibited; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any merchant to directly observe or make use of video cameras or other visual surveillance devices to observe or record customers in the merchant’s dressing room, fitting room, changing room, or restroom when such room provides a reasonable expectation of privacy. However, a merchant may directly observe a customer from outside such room if the observation is within the scope of the merchant’s duties and the observation does not otherwise violate s. 810.14 or s. 810.145 or if the customer invites or consents to the presence of the merchant in the room.

(2) As used in this subsection, the term “merchant” means an owner or operator, or the agent, consignee, employee, lessee, or officer of an owner or operator, of any premises or apparatus used for retail purchase or sale of any merchandise.

(3) Any merchant who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 99-262; s. 7, ch. 2004-39.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1907 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1907
617.1907 Effect of repeal or amendment of prior acts.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the repeal or amendment of a statute by this chapter does not affect: (a) The operation of the statute or any action taken under it before its repeal or amendment; (b) Any ratification, right, remedy, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred under the statute before its repeal or amendment; (c) Any violation of the statute, or any penalty, forfeiture, or punishment incurred because of the violation, before its repeal or amendment; or (d) Any proceeding, reorganization, or dissolution commenced before its repeal or amendment, and the proceeding, reorganization, or dissolution may be completed as if it had not been repealed or amended.

(2) If a penalty or punishment imposed for violation of a statute repealed or amended by this chapter is reduced by this act, the penalty or punishment if not already imposed shall be imposed in accordance with this chapter.

History: s. 114, ch. 90-179; s. 55, ch. 2009-205.
Fla. Stat. § 874.05 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 874 / Section 874.05
874.05 Causing, encouraging, soliciting, or recruiting criminal gang membership.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who intentionally causes, encourages, solicits, or recruits another person to become a criminal gang member where a condition of membership or continued membership is the commission of any crime commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who intentionally causes, encourages, solicits, or recruits another person under 13 years of age to become a criminal gang member where a condition of membership or continued membership is the commission of any crime commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of this subsection commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 38, ch. 96-388; s. 10, ch. 2008-238; s. 2, ch. 2013-80.
Fla. Stat. § 408.20 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 408 / Part I / Section 408.20
408.20 Assessments; Health Care Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The data collection and analysis activities of the agency shall be financed, in part, by an assessment on: (a) Hospitals in an amount to be determined annually by the agency, but not to exceed 0.04 percent of the gross operating expenses of each hospital for the provision of hospital services for its last fiscal year. Every new hospital shall pay its initial assessment upon being licensed by the state and shall base its assessment payment during the first year of operation upon its projections for gross operating expenses for that year. Each hospital under new ownership shall pay its initial assessment for the first year of operation under new ownership based on its gross operating expenses for the last fiscal year under previous ownership. The assessments shall be levied and collected quarterly. (b) Nursing homes in an amount set by the agency to cover the agency’s approved budget. The agency shall calculate the amount to be collected per bed, rounded to the nearest whole dollar. All assessments collected under this section which are due after the date of notification by the agency shall be at a rate sufficient to cover the agency’s approved budget. Assessments shall be levied and collected annually by the agency. Each new nursing home shall pay its initial assessment upon being licensed, and each nursing home under new ownership shall pay its initial assessment under the new ownership based on its number of beds.

(2) All moneys collected are to be deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund created pursuant to s. 408.16.

(3) Any amounts raised by the collection of assessments provided for in this section which are not required to meet appropriations in the budget act for the current fiscal year shall be available to the agency in succeeding years.

(4) Hospitals operated by a state agency are exempt from the assessments required under this section.

History: s. 78, ch. 92-33; s. 34, ch. 96-418; s. 174, ch. 98-166; s. 178, ch. 99-8; s. 163, ch. 2014-19; s. 66, ch. 2018-24.
Fla. Stat. § 527.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 527 / Section 527.10
527.10 Restriction on use of unsafe container or system.
Status: in_force

No liquefied petroleum gas shall be introduced into or removed from any container or system in this state that has been identified by the department or its duly authorized inspectors as not complying with the rules pertaining to such container or system, until such violations as specified have been satisfactorily corrected and authorization for continued service or removal granted by the department. A statement of violations of the rules that render such a system unsafe for use shall be furnished in writing by the department to the consumer or dealer in liquefied petroleum gas.

History: s. 1, ch. 29742, 1955; s. 1, ch. 61-158; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 11, 18, 19, ch. 81-175; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 2, ch. 82-6; ss. 2, 3, ch. 87-34; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 4, ch. 93-248; s. 27, ch. 2018-84.
Fla. Stat. § 568.12 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 568 / Section 568.12
568.12 Record of confiscation required.
Status: in_force

Any sheriff, who seizes intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer as provided for in this chapter, shall keep a permanent itemized record of all such liquors including a complete record of the destruction of such liquors, which record shall be verified by the signature of the sheriff in person, and such records shall be open to inspection at all times.

History: s. 12, ch. 18016, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 7648(21).
Fla. Stat. § 494.0026 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 494 / Part I / Section 494.0026
494.0026 Disposition of insurance proceeds.
Status: in_force

The following provisions apply to mortgage loans held by a mortgagee or assignee that is subject to part II or part III of this chapter.

(1) The mortgagee or assignee must promptly endorse a check, draft, or other negotiable instrument payable jointly to the mortgagee or assignee and the insured by the insurance company. However, the mortgagee or assignee is not required to endorse such instrument if the insured or a payee who is not subject to part II or part III of this chapter refuses to endorse the instrument.

(2) Insurance proceeds received by a mortgagee or assignee that relate to compensation for damage to property or contents insurance coverage in which the mortgagee or assignee has a security interest must be promptly deposited into a segregated account of a federally insured financial institution.

(3) Insurance proceeds received by a mortgagee or assignee that relate to contents insurance coverage in which the mortgagee or assignee does not have a security interest in the contents must be promptly distributed to the insured.

(4) Insurance proceeds received by a mortgagee or assignee that relate to additional living expenses must be promptly distributed to the insured.

(5) The mortgagee or assignee is not required to remit the portion of the proceeds relating to additional living expenses and contents insurance if the mortgagee or assignee is not able to determine which part of the proceeds relates to additional living expenses and contents insurance.

This section may not be construed to prevent an insurance company from paying the insured directly for additional living expenses or paying the insured directly for contents insurance coverage if the mortgagee or assignee does not have a security interest in the contents.

History: s. 5, ch. 95-313; s. 16, ch. 2009-241.
Fla. Stat. § 487.2021 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 487 / Part II / Section 487.2021
487.2021 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that agricultural workers employed in the state receive protection from agricultural pesticides. The Legislature intends to ensure that agricultural workers be given information concerning agricultural pesticides.

History: s. 48, ch. 2004-64.
Fla. Stat. § 810.10 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 810 / Section 810.10
810.10 Posted land; removing notices unlawful; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to willfully remove, destroy, mutilate, or commit any act designed to remove, mutilate, or reduce the legibility or effectiveness of any posted notice placed by the owner, tenant, lessee, or occupant of legally enclosed or legally posted land pursuant to any law of this state for the purpose of legally enclosing the same.

(2) Any person violating the provisions of this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 25246, 1949; s. 893, ch. 71-136; s. 36, ch. 74-383; s. 23, ch. 75-298; s. 187, ch. 91-224; s. 5, ch. 2007-244.
Fla. Stat. § 493.6304 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 493 / Part III / Section 493.6304
493.6304 Security officer school or training facility.
Status: in_force

(1) Any school, training facility, or instructor who offers the training specified in s. 493.6303(4) for Class “D” applicants shall, before licensure of such school, training facility, or instructor, file with the department an application accompanied by an application fee in an amount to be determined by rule, not to exceed $60. The fee is not refundable.

(2) The application must be signed and verified by the applicant as provided in s. 92.525 and must contain, at a minimum, the following information: (a) The name and address of the school or training facility and, if the applicant is an individual, her or his name, address, and social security or alien registration number. (b) The street address of the place at which the training is to be conducted. (c) A copy of the training curriculum and final examination to be administered.

(3) The department shall adopt rules establishing the criteria for approval of schools, training facilities, and instructors.

History: ss. 4, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 538, ch. 97-103; s. 15, ch. 2011-205; s. 22, ch. 2017-85; s. 4, ch. 2023-155.
Fla. Stat. § 154.312 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part IV / Section 154.312
154.312 Procedure for settlement of disputes.
Status: in_force

All disputes among counties, the agency, a participating hospital, or a regional referral hospital shall be resolved as provided in ss. 120.569 and 120.57, except that the presiding officer’s order shall be final agency action. Cases filed under chapter 120 may combine all disputes between parties. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, if a county alleges that a residency determination or eligibility determination made by the agency is incorrect, the burden of proof shall be on the county to demonstrate that such determination is, in light of the total record, not supported by the evidence.

History: s. 8, ch. 77-455; s. 14, ch. 88-294; s. 20, ch. 96-410; s. 10, ch. 98-191.
Fla. Stat. § 641.3104 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.3104
641.3104 Execution of contracts.
Status: in_force

(1) Every health maintenance contract shall be executed in the name of and on behalf of the health maintenance organization by its officer, attorney in fact, employee, or representative duly authorized by the organization.

(2) A facsimile signature of any executing individual may be used in lieu of an original signature.

(3) No health maintenance contract which is otherwise valid shall be rendered invalid by reason of the apparent execution thereof on behalf of the health maintenance organization by the imprinted facsimile signature of an individual not authorized so to execute as of the date of the contract.

History: ss. 26, 47, ch. 85-177; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 943.0578 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.0578
943.0578 Lawful self-defense expunction.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the eligibility requirements defined in s. 943.0585(1) and (2), the department shall issue a certificate of eligibility for expunction under this section to a person who is the subject of a criminal history record if that person has obtained, and submitted to the department, on a form provided by the department, a written, certified statement from the appropriate state attorney or statewide prosecutor which states whether an information, indictment, or other charging document was not filed or was dismissed by the state attorney, or dismissed by the court, because it was found that the person acted in lawful self-defense pursuant to chapter 776.

(2) Each petition to expunge a criminal history record pursuant to this section must be accompanied by: (a) A valid certificate of eligibility for expunction issued by the department pursuant to this section; and (b) The petitioner’s sworn statement attesting that the petitioner is eligible for such an expunction to the best of his or her knowledge or belief. Any person who knowingly provides false information on such sworn statement to the court commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) This section does not confer any right to the expunction of a criminal history record, and any request for expunction of a criminal history record may be denied at the discretion of the court.

(4) Section 943.0585(5) and (6) apply to an expunction ordered under this section.

(5) The department shall adopt rules to establish procedures for applying for and issuing a certificate of eligibility for expunction under this section.

History: s. 47, ch. 2019-167.
Fla. Stat. § 406.50 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 406 / Part II / Section 406.50
406.50 Unclaimed remains; disposition, procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) A person or entity that comes into possession, charge, or control of unclaimed remains that are required to be buried or cremated at public expense shall immediately notify the anatomical board, unless: (a) The unclaimed remains are decomposed or mutilated by wounds; (b) An autopsy is performed on the remains; (c) The remains contain a contagious disease; (d) A legally authorized person objects to use of the remains for medical education or research; or (e) The deceased person was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, United States Reserve Forces, or National Guard and is eligible for burial in a national cemetery or was the spouse or dependent child of a veteran eligible for burial in a national cemetery.

(2) Before the final disposition of unclaimed remains, the person or entity in charge or control of the remains shall make a reasonable effort to: (a) Determine the identity of the deceased person and contact any relatives of the deceased person. (b) Determine whether the deceased person is eligible under 38 C.F.R. s. 38.620 for burial in a national cemetery as a veteran of the armed forces and, if eligible, to cause the deceased person’s remains or cremated remains to be delivered to a national cemetery. For purposes of this subsection, “a reasonable effort” includes contacting the National Cemetery Scheduling Office, the county veterans service office, or the regional office of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(3) Unclaimed remains shall be delivered to the anatomical board as soon as possible after death. When no family exists or is available, a funeral director licensed under chapter 497 may assume the responsibility of a legally authorized person and may, after 24 hours have elapsed since the time of death, authorize arterial embalming for the purposes of storage and delivery of unclaimed remains to the anatomical board. A funeral director licensed under chapter 497 is not liable for damages under this subsection.

(4) The remains of a deceased person whose identity is not known may not be cremated, donated as an anatomical gift, buried at sea, or removed from the state.

(5) If the anatomical board does not accept the unclaimed remains, the board of county commissioners or its designated county department of the county in which the death occurred or the remains were found may authorize and arrange for the burial or cremation of the entire remains. A board of county commissioners may by resolution or ordinance, in accordance with applicable laws and rules, prescribe policies and procedures for final disposition of unclaimed remains.

(6) This part does not affect the right of a medical examiner to hold human remains for the purpose of investigating the cause of death or the right of any court of competent jurisdiction to enter an order affecting the disposition of such remains.

History: s. 6, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 22, ch. 73-334; s. 1, ch. 91-168; s. 1, ch. 96-251; s. 1, ch. 2002-204; s. 141, ch. 2004-301; s. 6, ch. 2013-138.
Fla. Stat. § 627.470 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part III / Section 627.470
627.470 Annuity contracts, pure endowment contracts; reinstatement.
Status: in_force

In a fixed-dollar annuity contract, variable annuity contract, or pure endowment contract, other than a reversionary, survivorship, or group annuity, the contract shall provide that it may be reinstated upon written application therefor at any time within 1 year from the date of default in making stipulated payments to the insurer, unless the cash surrender value has been paid, but all overdue stipulated payments and any indebtedness to the insurer on the contract shall be paid or reinstated, with interest thereon at a rate to be specified in the contract but not exceeding 6 percent per year payable annually; and, when applicable, the insurer may also include a requirement of evidence of insurability satisfactory to the insurer.

History: s. 497, ch. 59-205; s. 16, ch. 61-441; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 395, 404, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 92.565 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.565
92.565 Admissibility of confession in sexual abuse cases.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “sexual abuse” means an act of a sexual nature or sexual act that may be prosecuted under any law of this state, including those offenses specifically designated in subsection (2).

(2) In any criminal action in which the defendant is charged with a crime against a victim under s. 787.06(3), involving commercial sexual activity, or (5); s. 794.011; s. 794.05; s. 800.04; s. 826.04; s. 827.03, involving sexual abuse; s. 827.04, involving sexual abuse; s. 827.071; or s. 847.0135(5), or any other crime involving sexual abuse of another, or with any attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit any of these crimes, the defendant’s memorialized confession or admission is admissible during trial without the state having to prove a corpus delicti of the crime if the court finds in a hearing conducted outside the presence of the jury that the state is unable to show the existence of each element of the crime, and having so found, further finds that the defendant’s confession or admission is trustworthy. Factors which may be relevant in determining whether the state is unable to show the existence of each element of the crime include, but are not limited to, the fact that, at the time the crime was committed, the victim was: (a) Physically helpless, mentally incapacitated, or mentally defective, as those terms are defined in s. 794.011; (b) Physically incapacitated due to age, infirmity, or any other cause; or (c) Less than 12 years of age.

(3) Before the court admits the defendant’s confession or admission, the state must prove by a preponderance of evidence that there is sufficient corroborating evidence that tends to establish the trustworthiness of the statement by the defendant. Hearsay evidence is admissible during the presentation of evidence at the hearing. In making its determination, the court may consider all relevant corroborating evidence, including the defendant’s statements.

(4) The court shall make specific findings of fact, on the record, for the basis of its ruling.

History: s. 1, ch. 2000-204; s. 10, ch. 2008-172; s. 2, ch. 2017-23; s. 1, ch. 2025-156.
Fla. Stat. § 667.005 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 667 / Section 667.005
667.005 Reorganization, merger, or consolidation with a foreign savings bank.
Status: in_force

(1) A savings bank shall have the power to reorganize, merge, or consolidate with a foreign savings bank, as defined in s. 667.013, subject to the approval of the office.

(2) If the resulting or surviving savings bank is to be a foreign savings bank, the office shall not approve the proposed transaction unless: (a) The laws of the state in which the foreign savings bank has its principal place of business permit savings banks in that state to reorganize, merge, or consolidate with Florida savings banks in transactions in which the resulting or surviving savings bank is a Florida savings bank. (b) The constituent Florida savings bank has been in existence and continuously operating for more than 2 years.

(3) A proposed transaction in which the resulting or surviving savings bank is to be a foreign savings bank shall be subject to any conditions, restrictions, and requirements that would apply in the state where the foreign savings bank has its principal place of business if the resulting or surviving savings bank were to be a Florida savings bank, which conditions, restrictions, and requirements would not apply to a reorganization, merger, or consolidation of savings banks all of which are located in that state.

(4) A foreign savings bank which is the resulting or surviving savings bank in a reorganization, merger, or consolidation with a Florida savings bank shall not be considered a Florida savings bank.

(5) Each application for reorganization, merger, or consolidation with a foreign savings bank shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable filing fee as provided in s. 658.73(2)(g).

History: s. 15, ch. 97-30; s. 1867, ch. 2003-261.