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Fla. Stat. § 679.2051 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part II / Section 679.2051
679.2051 Use or disposition of collateral permissible.
Status: in_force

(1) A security interest is not invalid or fraudulent against creditors solely because: (a) The debtor has the right or ability to: 1. Use, commingle, or dispose of all or part of the collateral, including returned or repossessed goods; 2. Collect, compromise, enforce, or otherwise deal with collateral; 3. Accept the return of collateral or make repossessions; or 4. Use, commingle, or dispose of proceeds; or (b) The secured party fails to require the debtor to account for proceeds or replace collateral.

(2) This section does not relax the requirements of possession if attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest depends upon possession of the collateral by the secured party.

History: s. 2, ch. 2001-198.
Fla. Stat. § 561.025 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 561 / Section 561.025
561.025 Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

There is created within the State Treasury the Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco Trust Fund. All funds collected by the division under ss. 210.15, 210.40, or under s. 569.003 and the Beverage Law with the exception of state funds collected pursuant to ss. 563.05, 564.06, and 565.12 shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the trust fund, notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary. Moneys deposited to the credit of the trust fund shall be used to operate the division and to provide a proportionate share of the operation of the office of the secretary and the Division of Administration of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; except that:

(1) The revenue transfer provisions of ss. 561.32 and 561.342(1) and (2) shall continue in full force and effect, and the division shall cause such revenue to be returned to the municipality or county in the manner provided for in s. 561.32 or s. 561.342(1) and (2); and

(2) Ten percent of the revenues derived from retail tobacco products dealer permit fees collected under s. 569.003 shall be transferred to the Department of Education to provide for teacher training and for research and evaluation to reduce and prevent the use of tobacco products by children.

History: s. 21, ch. 86-269; s. 3, ch. 89-293; s. 3, ch. 90-233; s. 10, ch. 92-285; s. 1, ch. 93-134; s. 213, ch. 94-218; s. 20, ch. 94-353; s. 70, ch. 97-190; s. 2, ch. 97-213; s. 6, ch. 2006-162.
Fla. Stat. § 625.308 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part II / Section 625.308
625.308 Loans guaranteed by the United States.
Status: in_force

(1) An insurer may invest in loans insured or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Government of the United States, or by any agency or instrumentality of the Government of the United States, to the extent of such insurance or guaranty.

(2) An insurer may invest in student loans insured or guaranteed as to principal by the Government of the United States, or by any agency or instrumentality of the Government of the United States, to the extent of such insurance or guaranty.

History: s. 133, ch. 59-205; s. 1, ch. 74-43; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 122, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 603.202 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 603 / Part II / Section 603.202
603.202 Legislative declarations and findings.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature declares that the production and utilization of tropical fruits is an underdeveloped agricultural commodity enterprise in this state. The Legislature recognizes that Florida possesses many resources and geographic advantages, particularly a marine subtropical climate, that favor the expansion and growth of present-day tropical fruits into a broad-based industry. The growth potential of the present industry offers good opportunities for local economic development and supply trade. Development of tropical fruits is compatible with the economies, lifestyles, and interests of both rural and urban Florida.

(2) Further, the Legislature finds that factors, such as minimal new tropical fruit cultivar development, lack of printed production and processing information, minimal understanding of tropical fruit processing requirements, lack of fresh fruit handling and processing technology, lack of quality standards for fresh fruit, lack of assistance and printed information for overall business planning and marketing, and lack of coordination of the many diverse interests and expertise which could contribute to the further development of tropical fruit in the state are inhibitory to the future development of the tropical fruit industry.

(3) The Legislature further declares that, in order to effectively support the efficient and expeditious development and growth of tropical fruit into a broad-based, economically sound industry, there is a need for leadership and a South Florida Tropical Fruit Plan.

(4) The Legislature further declares that the term “tropical fruit” as used in this act does not include citrus fruit as defined in s. 601.03, limes, or avocados.

History: ss. 2, 5, ch. 90-277; s. 45, ch. 91-201; s. 5, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 481.201 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part I / Section 481.201
481.201 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The primary legislative purpose for enacting this part is to ensure that every architect practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that architects who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state.

History: ss. 1, 19, ch. 79-273; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 23, 24, ch. 88-383; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 296, ch. 94-119; s. 1, ch. 95-389; s. 17, ch. 2000-332; s. 40, ch. 2020-160.
Fla. Stat. § 316.195 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.195
316.195 Additional parking regulations.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(2) Except when otherwise provided by local ordinance, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a one-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway, in the direction of authorized traffic movement, with its right-hand wheels within 12 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, or its left wheels within 12 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(3) Local authorities may, by ordinance, permit angle parking on any roadway, except that angle parking shall not be permitted on any state road unless the Department of Transportation has determined by resolution or order entered in its minutes that the roadway is of sufficient width to permit angle parking without interfering with the free movement of traffic.

(4) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 144, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 373.416 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part IV / Section 373.416
373.416 Permits for maintenance or operation.
Status: in_force

(1) Except for the exemptions set forth in this part, the governing board or department may require such permits and impose such reasonable conditions as are necessary to assure that the operation or maintenance of any stormwater management system, dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works will comply with the provisions of this part and applicable rules promulgated thereto, will not be inconsistent with the overall objectives of the district, and will not be harmful to the water resources of the district.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in ss. 373.426 and 373.429, a permit issued by the governing board or department for the maintenance or operation of a stormwater management system, dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works shall be permanent, and the sale or conveyance of such dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works, or the land on which the same is located, shall in no way affect the validity of the permit, provided the owner in whose name the permit was granted notifies the governing board or department of such change of ownership within 30 days of such transfer.

(3) The governing boards shall, by November 1, 1990, establish by rule requirements for the monitoring and maintenance of stormwater management systems.

History: s. 5, part IV, ch. 72-299; s. 20, ch. 73-190; s. 14, ch. 89-279.
Fla. Stat. § 626.211 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.211
626.211 Approval, disapproval of application.
Status: in_force

(1) If upon the basis of a completed application for license and such further inquiry or investigation as the department may make concerning an applicant the department is satisfied that, subject to any examination required to be taken and passed by the applicant for a license, the applicant is qualified for the license applied for and that all pertinent fees have been paid, it shall approve the application.

(2) Upon approval of an applicant for license as agent, customer representative, or adjuster who is subject to written examination, the department shall notify the applicant when and where he or she may take the required examination unless the applicant has taken and passed the examination within the 1-year period prior to the date of filing the application.

(3) Upon approval of an applicant for license who is not subject to examination, the department shall promptly issue the license.

(4) If upon the basis of the completed application and such further inquiry or investigation the department deems the applicant to be lacking in any one or more of the required qualifications for the license applied for, the department shall disapprove the application and notify the applicant, stating the grounds of disapproval.

History: s. 200, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 165(1st), 217, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; s. 63, ch. 89-360; ss. 20, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 217, ch. 97-102; s. 13, ch. 98-199; s. 917, ch. 2003-261; s. 25, ch. 2004-390; s. 2, ch. 2006-184.
Fla. Stat. § 205.0536 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 205 / Section 205.0536
205.0536 Distribution of county revenues.
Status: in_force

A county that establishes a new rate structure under s. 205.0535 shall retain all business tax revenues collected from businesses, professions, or occupations whose places of business are located within the unincorporated portions of the county. Any business tax revenues collected by a county that establishes a new rate structure under s. 205.0535 from businesses, professions, or occupations whose places of business are located within a municipality, exclusive of the costs of collection, must be apportioned between the unincorporated area of the county and the incorporated municipalities located therein by a ratio derived by dividing their respective populations by the population of the county. As used in this section, the term “population” means the latest official state estimate of population certified under s. 186.901. The revenues so apportioned shall be sent to the governing authority of each municipality, according to its ratio, and to the governing authority of the county, according to the ratio of the unincorporated area, within 15 days after the month of receipt.

History: s. 9, ch. 93-180; s. 13, ch. 2006-152.
Fla. Stat. § 154.502 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part V / Section 154.502
154.502 Legislative findings and intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that, despite significant state investments in health care programs, millions of low-income Floridians, many of them families with children, continue to lack access to basic health care. The Legislature finds that local solutions to health care problems can have a dramatic and positive effect on the health status of children and families. Local governments are better equipped to identify the health care needs of the children and families in their communities, mobilize the community to donate time and services to help their neighbors, and organize health care providers to provide health services to needy children and families.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide matching funds to Florida counties in the form of primary care for children and families challenge grants to stimulate the development of coordinated primary health care delivery systems for low-income children and families. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature to foster the development of coordinated primary health care delivery systems which emphasize volunteerism, cooperation, and broad-based participation by public and private health care providers. Finally, it is the intent of the Legislature that the Primary Care for Children and Families Challenge Grant Program function as a partnership between state and local governments and private sector health care providers.

History: s. 2, ch. 97-263.
Fla. Stat. § 631.3915 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.3915
631.3915 Actions for damages.
Status: in_force

The department, in its capacity as administrator, receiver, or similar capacity, may pursue any actions for damages or other recoveries on behalf of the insurer’s estate and the insurer’s policyholders, creditors, and other claimants.

History: s. 14, ch. 2002-25.
Fla. Stat. § 322.36 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.36
322.36 Permitting unauthorized operator to drive.
Status: in_force

A person may not authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him or her or under his or her dominion or control to be operated upon any highway or public street except by a person who is duly authorized to operate a motor vehicle under this chapter. Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. If a person violates this section by knowingly loaning a vehicle to a person whose driver license is suspended and if that vehicle is involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury or death, the driver license of the person violating this section shall be suspended for 1 year.

History: s. 48, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(659); s. 48, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 1, ch. 65-497; s. 215, ch. 71-136; s. 421, ch. 95-148; s. 38, ch. 2008-176.
Fla. Stat. § 429.53 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part I / Section 429.53
429.53 Consultation by the agency.
Status: in_force

(1) The area offices of licensure and certification of the agency shall provide consultation to the following upon request: (a) A licensee of a facility. (b) A person interested in obtaining a license to operate a facility under this part.

(2) As used in this section, “consultation” includes: (a) An explanation of the requirements of this part and rules adopted pursuant thereto; (b) An explanation of the license application and renewal procedures; (c) The provision of a checklist of general local and state approvals required prior to constructing or developing a facility and a listing of the types of agencies responsible for such approvals; (d) An explanation of benefits and financial assistance available to a recipient of supplemental security income residing in a facility; (e) Any other information which the agency deems necessary to promote compliance with the requirements of this part; and (f) A preconstruction review of a facility to ensure compliance with agency rules and this part.

(3) The agency may charge a fee commensurate with the cost of providing consultation under this section.

History: ss. 15, 19, ch. 87-371; s. 22, ch. 89-294; ss. 34, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 2, ch. 2006-197.
Fla. Stat. § 110.1521 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part I / Section 110.1521
110.1521 Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 110.1521-110.1523 may be cited as the “Family Support Personnel Policies Act.”

History: s. 3, ch. 91-184; s. 26, ch. 96-399.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.67 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part III / Section 1012.67
1012.67 Absence without leave.
Status: in_force

Any district school board employee who is willfully absent from duty without leave shall forfeit compensation for the time of such absence, and his or her employment shall be subject to termination by the district school board.

History: s. 743, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 670.502 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 670 / Part V / Section 670.502
670.502 Creditor process served on receiving bank; set-off by beneficiary’s bank.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “creditor process” means levy, attachment, garnishment, notice of lien, sequestration, or similar process issued by or on behalf of a creditor or other claimant with respect to an account.

(2) This subsection applies to creditor process with respect to an authorized account of the sender of a payment order if the creditor process is served on the receiving bank. For the purpose of determining rights with respect to the creditor process, if the receiving bank accepts the payment order, the balance in the authorized account is deemed to be reduced by the amount of the payment order to the extent the bank did not otherwise receive payment of the order, unless the creditor process is served at a time and in a manner affording the bank a reasonable opportunity to act on it before the bank accepts the payment order.

(3) If a beneficiary’s bank has received a payment order for payment to the beneficiary’s account in the bank, the following rules apply: (a) The bank may credit the beneficiary’s account. The amount credited may be set off against an obligation owed by the beneficiary to the bank or may be applied to satisfy creditor process served on the bank with respect to the account. (b) The bank may credit the beneficiary’s account and allow withdrawal of the amount credited unless creditor process with respect to the account is served at a time and in a manner affording the bank a reasonable opportunity to act to prevent withdrawal. (c) If creditor process with respect to the beneficiary’s account has been served and the bank has had a reasonable opportunity to act on it, the bank may not reject the payment order except for a reason unrelated to the service of process.

(4) Creditor process with respect to a payment by the originator to the beneficiary pursuant to a funds transfer may be served only on the beneficiary’s bank with respect to the debt owed by that bank to the beneficiary. Any other bank served with the creditor process is not obliged to act with respect to the process.

History: s. 1, ch. 91-70.
Fla. Stat. § 55.206 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 55 / Section 55.206
55.206 Amendment of judgment lien file; termination, partial release, assignment, continuation, tolling, correction.
Status: in_force

(1) An amendment to a judgment lien acquired as provided under s. 55.202 may be filed by or on behalf of the judgment creditor of record, which may provide for: (a) The termination, partial release, or assignment of the judgment creditor’s interest in a judgment lien; (b) The continuation and termination of the continuation of a judgment lien, as provided in s. 55.204(4); (c) The tolling and termination of the tolling of a lapse of a judgment lien, as provided in s. 55.204(5); or (d) The correction or change of any other information provided in the judgment lien file.

(2) Within 30 days following receipt of a written demand by a judgment debtor after the obligation underlying a judgment lien has been fully or partially released, the judgment lienholder must deliver to the judgment debtor a written statement indicating that there is no longer a claim for a lien on the personal property of the judgment debtor or that the judgment lien has been partially released and setting forth the value of the lien remaining unpaid as of the date of the statement. A statement signed by an assignee must include or be accompanied by a separate written acknowledgment of assignment signed by or for the benefit of the judgment creditor of record. If the judgment lienholder fails to deliver such a statement within 30 days after proper written demand therefor, the judgment lienholder is liable to the judgment debtor for $100, and for any actual or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, caused by such failure to the judgment debtor. The judgment debtor, the judgment creditor, or assignee may file such statement with the Department of State.

History: s. 13, ch. 2000-258; s. 6, ch. 2001-154.
Fla. Stat. § 682.04 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 682 / Section 682.04
682.04 Appointment of arbitrators by court.
Status: in_force

(1) If the parties to an agreement to arbitrate agree on a method for appointing arbitrators, this method must be followed, unless the method fails.

(2) The court, on motion of a party to an arbitration agreement, shall appoint one or more arbitrators, if: (a) The parties have not agreed on a method; (b) The agreed method fails; (c) One or more of the parties failed to respond to the demand for arbitration; or (d) An arbitrator fails to act and a successor has not been appointed.

(3) An arbitrator so appointed has all the powers of an arbitrator designated in the agreement to arbitrate appointed pursuant to the agreed method.

(4) An individual who has a known, direct, and material interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding or a known, existing, and substantial relationship with a party may not serve as an arbitrator required by an agreement to be neutral.

History: s. 3, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 724, ch. 97-102; s. 12, ch. 2013-232.
Fla. Stat. § 327.38 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 327 / Section 327.38
327.38 Skiing prohibited while intoxicated or under influence of drugs.
Status: in_force

No person shall manipulate any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device from a vessel while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate, or marijuana, to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired.

History: s. 4, ch. 59-400; s. 8, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 462, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 459.0151 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 459 / Section 459.0151
459.0151 Emergency procedures for disciplinary action.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no later than 30 days after a third report of a professional liability claim against a licensed osteopathic physician has been submitted, within a 60-month period, as required by ss. 456.049 and 627.912, the Department of Health shall initiate an emergency investigation and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine shall conduct an emergency probable cause hearing to determine whether the physician should be disciplined for a violation of s. 459.015(1)(x) or any other relevant provision of law.

History: s. 28, ch. 2003-416.