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Fla. Stat. § 501.141 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part I / Section 501.141
501.141 Delivery of crated goods; written statement of satisfaction; right to cancel.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “statement of satisfaction” means any receipt, statement, or document by which any retail noncommercial buyer of goods, which goods are to be delivered or are delivered in any box, crate, or other covering which hides the goods from view, is requested or required, as a condition upon receipt of any such purchased goods, to attest satisfaction with the condition or operation of any goods delivered or to be delivered by a seller or her or his representative.

(2) Every statement of satisfaction requested or required to be attested or agreed to in this state shall be evidenced by a writing as provided in this section. (a) The person or business entity requesting or requiring any such statement of satisfaction shall present to and obtain from the buyer her or his signature to the statement of satisfaction which designates, as the date of the attestation of or agreement to the statement, the date on which the buyer actually signs and which contains a statement of buyer’s rights which complies with paragraph (b). (b) The statement must: 1. Appear under the conspicuous caption, “BUYER’S RIGHT TO CANCEL.” 2. Read as follows: “If the goods you have received are not in satisfactory condition or operation, you may cancel this statement of satisfaction by mailing a notice to the seller. This notice must indicate that you do not want the goods in the condition in which they were delivered and must be postmarked before midnight of the fifth business day after you sign this statement.”

(3) Any statement of satisfaction agreed or attested to which is not in compliance with the provisions of this section shall be null, void, and of no force or effect.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-346; s. 625, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 481.303 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part II / Section 481.303
481.303 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Board” means the Board of Landscape Architecture.

(2) “Certificate of registration” means a license issued by the department to a natural person to engage in the practice of landscape architecture.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

(4) “Landscape architecture” means professional services, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Consultation, investigation, research, planning, design, preparation of drawings, specifications, contract documents and reports, responsible construction supervision, or landscape management in connection with the planning and development of land and incidental water areas, including the use of Florida-friendly landscaping as defined in s. 373.185, where, and to the extent that, the dominant purpose of such services or creative works is the preservation, conservation, enhancement, or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and plantings, or naturalistic and aesthetic values; (b) The determination of settings, grounds, and approaches for and the siting of buildings and structures, outdoor areas, or other improvements; (c) The setting of grades, shaping and contouring of land and water forms, determination of drainage, and provision for storm drainage and irrigation systems where such systems are necessary to the purposes outlined herein; and (d) The design of such tangible objects and features as are necessary to the purpose outlined herein.

(5) “Landscape design” means consultation for and preparation of planting plans drawn for compensation, including specifications and installation details for plant materials, soil amendments, mulches, edging, gravel, and other similar materials. Such plans may include only recommendations for the conceptual placement of tangible objects for landscape design projects. Construction documents, details, and specifications for tangible objects and irrigation systems shall be designed or approved by licensed professionals as required by law.

(6) “Registered landscape architect” means a person who holds a license to practice landscape architecture in this state under the authority of this act.

History: ss. 2, 18, ch. 79-407; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 18, 19, ch. 88-347; s. 8, ch. 91-41; s. 8, ch. 91-68; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 173, ch. 94-218; s. 1, ch. 98-245; s. 27, ch. 2009-243; s. 55, ch. 2020-160.
Fla. Stat. § 790.161 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.161
790.161 Making, possessing, throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging any destructive device or attempt so to do, felony; penalties.
Status: in_force

A person who willfully and unlawfully makes, possesses, throws, projects, places, discharges, or attempts to make, possess, throw, project, place, or discharge any destructive device:

(1) Commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.084.

(2) If the act is perpetrated with the intent to do bodily harm to any person, or with the intent to do property damage, or if the act results in a disruption of governmental operations, commerce, or the private affairs of another person, commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.084.

(3) If the act results in bodily harm to another person or in property damage, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.084.

(4) If the act results in the death of another person, commits a capital felony, punishable as provided in s. 775.082. In the event the death penalty in a capital felony is held to be unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court, the court having jurisdiction over a person previously sentenced to death for a capital felony shall cause such person to be brought before the court, and the court shall sentence such person to life imprisonment if convicted of murder in the first degree or of a capital felony under this subsection, and such person shall be ineligible for parole. No sentence of death shall be reduced as a result of a determination that a method of execution is held to be unconstitutional under the State Constitution or the Constitution of the United States.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-29; s. 6, ch. 69-306; s. 1, ch. 70-85; s. 747, ch. 71-136; s. 6, ch. 72-724; s. 2, ch. 76-38; s. 44, ch. 88-381; s. 3, ch. 90-124; s. 3, ch. 90-176; s. 19, ch. 93-406; s. 2, ch. 94-228; s. 3, ch. 98-3.
Fla. Stat. § 680.53 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 680 / Part V / Section 680.53
680.53 Lessor’s incidental damages.
Status: in_force

Incidental damages to an aggrieved lessor include any commercially reasonable charges, expenses, or commissions incurred in stopping delivery, in the transportation, care, and custody of goods after the lessee’s default, or in connection with return or disposition of the goods, or otherwise resulting from the default.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-278.
Fla. Stat. § 287.14 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 287 / Part II / Section 287.14
287.14 Purchase of motor vehicles by state officers and employees.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that this section has applied and shall continue to apply to state officers and employees of the executive and judicial branches of state government.

(2) The term “motor vehicle” as used in this section includes any automobile or light truck. This definition also includes any airplane or other vehicle designed primarily for transporting persons.

(3) It is unlawful for any state officer or employee to authorize the purchase or continuous lease of any motor vehicle to be paid for out of funds of the state or any department thereof unless funds therefor have been appropriated by the Legislature. This subsection does not apply to motor vehicles needed to meet unforeseen or emergency situations, if approved by the Executive Office of the Governor after consultation with the legislative appropriations committees.

(4) Motor vehicles for which replacement funds have been appropriated may not be retained in service unless they are required to meet emergency or major unforeseen needs. All replaced vehicles which are retained to meet emergency or unforeseen needs shall be reported to the Legislature in subsequent agency budget request documents, detailing the specific justification for the retention of each vehicle.

(5) Motor vehicles shall not be acquired on a deferred payment contract which requires the payment of interest or its equivalent, except when specifically approved by the Executive Office of the Governor after consultation with the legislative appropriations committees as in the best interest of the state.

History: s. 1, ch. 13810, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1363(1); s. 1, ch. 20716, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 83-302.
Fla. Stat. § 950.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 950 / Section 950.03
950.03 County jailers to receive United States prisoners.
Status: in_force

The keeper of the jail in each county within this state shall receive into his or her custody any prisoner who may be committed to the keeper’s charge under the authority of the United States and shall safely keep each prisoner according to the warrant or precept for such commitment until he or she is discharged by due course of law of the United States.

History: s. 1, ch. 85, 1847; RS 3029; GS 4106; RGS 6210; CGL 8542; s. 1692, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 82.04 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 82 / Section 82.04
82.04 Questions involved in this proceeding.
Status: in_force

The court shall determine only the right of possession and any damages. Unless it is necessary to determine the right of possession or the record titleholder, the court may not determine the question of title.

History: s. 4, ch. 1630, 1868; RS 1690; GS 2155; RGS 3459; CGL 5312; s. 33, ch. 67-254; s. 13, ch. 73-330; s. 19, ch. 77-104; s. 424, ch. 95-147; s. 6, ch. 2018-94.
Fla. Stat. § 68.094 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 68 / Section 68.094
68.094 Short title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Florida Access to Civil Legal Assistance Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 2002-288.
Fla. Stat. § 331.318 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part II / Section 331.318
331.318 Discontinuance of service.
Status: in_force

In the event that the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges for the services and facilities of any project are not paid when due, the board may discontinue and shut off the same until such rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such services and facilities, are fully paid. Such delinquent rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges, together with interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such services and facilities, and reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses, may be recovered by Space Florida by suit in any court of competent jurisdiction. Space Florida may also enforce payment of such delinquent rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges by any other lawful method of enforcement.

History: ss. 18, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 17, ch. 2006-60.
Fla. Stat. § 288.29 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part II / Section 288.29
288.29 Ratifying prior transactions.
Status: in_force

Any transaction heretofore consummated, or in the process of consummation, in whole or in part, concerning the acquisition, condemnation, financing, construction, lease, or sale of any such road or bridge within the intendment of ss. 288.23, 288.24, 288.27, 288.28, 288.29, 288.30, be and the same is hereby ratified, legalized and confirmed.

History: s. 5, ch. 23758, 1947; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955.
Fla. Stat. § 482.231 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 482 / Section 482.231
482.231 Use of fogging machines.
Status: in_force

Only a certified operator who is certified in the category of general household pest control, or an authorized employee of a licensee under the supervision of such an operator, may use a thermal-aerosol fogging machine in general household pest control.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 19, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; ss. 54, 59, ch. 92-203.
Fla. Stat. § 601.471 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.471
601.471 Definition of “canned or concentrated citrus fruit products” expanded.
Status: in_force

The term “canned or concentrated citrus fruit products” when used in ss. 601.48-601.54 shall include chilled citrus juice, chilled citrus sections, or otherwise processed products of citrus fruit.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-72.
Fla. Stat. § 627.948 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XIX / Section 627.948
627.948 Notice and registration requirements of purchasing groups.
Status: in_force

(1) A purchasing group which intends to do business in this state shall furnish notice to the office which shall: (a) Identify the state in which the group is domiciled. (b) Specify the lines and classifications of liability insurance which the purchasing group intends to purchase. (c) Identify the insurance company or companies from which the group intends to purchase its insurance and the domicile of such company or companies. (d) Identify the principal place of business of the group. (e) Provide such other information as may be required by the office to verify that the purchasing group is qualified as a purchasing group under the provisions of this part.

(2) The purchasing group shall register with and designate the Chief Financial Officer or her or his designee as its agent solely for the purpose of receiving service of legal documents or process. This requirement shall not apply in the case of a purchasing group: (a) Which: 1. Was domiciled before April 1, 1986. 2. Is domiciled on and after October 27, 1986, in any state of the United States. (b) Which: 1. Before October 27, 1986, purchased insurance from an insurance carrier licensed in any state; and 2. Since October 27, 1986, purchased its insurance from an insurance carrier licensed in any state. (c) Which was a purchasing group under the requirements of the Product Liability Risk Retention Act of 1981 before October 27, 1986. (d) Which does not purchase insurance that was not authorized for purposes of an exemption under that act, as in effect before October 27, 1986.

History: ss. 2, 5, ch. 87-282; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 375, ch. 97-102; s. 1247, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 903.36 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 903 / Section 903.36
903.36 Guaranteed arrest bond certificates as cash bail.
Status: in_force

(1) A guaranteed traffic arrest bond certificate provided for in s. 627.758 shall be accepted as bail in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for the appearance of the person named in the certificate in any court to answer for the violation of a provision of chapter 316 or a similar traffic law or ordinance, except driving while under the influence of intoxicants, or any felony.

(2) The execution of a bail bond by a licensed general lines agent of a surety insurer for the automobile club or association member identified in the guaranteed traffic arrest bond certificate, as provided in s. 627.758(4), shall be accepted as bail in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the appearance of the person named in the certificate in any court to answer for the violation of a provision of chapter 316 or a similar traffic law or ordinance, except driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances, as prohibited by s. 316.193. Presentation of the guaranteed traffic arrest bond certificate and a power of attorney from the surety insurer for its licensed general lines agents is authorization for such agent to execute the bail bond.

(3) Automobile clubs and associations shall list the names and addresses of the licensed general lines agents of a surety insurer that may execute bail bonds pursuant to subsection (2) in a given area, which list shall be filed with the law enforcement agencies and court clerks in the area.

(4) The provisions of s. 903.045 applicable to bail bond agents shall apply to surety insurers and their licensed general lines agents who execute bail bonds pursuant to this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 26897, 1951; s. 40, ch. 70-339; s. 1, ch. 77-119; s. 2, ch. 85-48; s. 24, ch. 86-296; s. 2, ch. 88-309; s. 1489, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 631.826 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part IV / Section 631.826
631.826 Extent of liability of plan.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of carrying out its obligations under this part, the plan shall be deemed to be a priority creditor of the insolvent HMO. Assets of the insolvent HMO shall be used to continue all covered policies of the insolvent HMO as permitted by this part, to the extent such assets are available. If an HMO is rehabilitated, the HMO shall repay to the plan such funds expended by the association for or on behalf of that HMO, together with interest at 12 percent per year. Such repayment terms shall be as reasonably set by the board.

History: ss. 1, 23, ch. 88-388; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.16 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part I / Section 1006.16
1006.16 Insuring school students engaged in athletic activities against injury.
Status: in_force

Any district school board, school athletic association, or school may formulate, conduct, and purchase a plan or method of insuring, or may self-insure, school students against injury sustained by reason of such students engaging and participating in the athletic activities conducted or sponsored by the district school board, association, or school in which such students are enrolled. A district school board, school athletic association, or school may add a surcharge to the fee charged for admission to athletic events as a means of producing revenue to purchase such insurance or to provide self-insurance. Any district school board may pay for all or part of such plan or method of insurance or self-insurance from available district school board funds.

History: s. 289, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 110.115 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part I / Section 110.115
110.115 Employees of historical commissions; other state employment permitted.
Status: in_force

(1) Staff members or employees of state historical commissions are hereby permitted or authorized to teach courses and hold part-time positions at state universities and be paid compensation from more than one appropriation if such teaching or employment does not interfere with the normal duties of such commission staff members or employees. Any agreement or contract relative to such employment must have the approval of the historical commission and the president of the university.

(2) Any provision of law which prohibits the payment of salaries or compensation from more than one appropriation shall not apply to the provisions of this section.

History: s. 20, ch. 79-190.
Fla. Stat. § 559.785 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part VI / Section 559.785
559.785 Criminal penalty.
Status: in_force

It shall be a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person not exempt from registering as provided in this part to engage in collecting consumer debts in this state without first registering with the office, or to register or attempt to register by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment.

History: ss. 12, 13, ch. 93-275; s. 683, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 210.13 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 210 / Part I / Section 210.13
210.13 Determination of tax on failure to file a return.
Status: in_force

If a dealer or other person required to remit the tax under this part fails to file any return required under this part or, having filed an incorrect or insufficient return, fails to file a correct or sufficient return, as the case may require, within 10 days after the giving of notice to the dealer or other person by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco that such return or corrected or sufficient return is required, the division shall determine the amount of tax due by such dealer or other person any time within 3 years after the making of the earliest sale included in such determination and give written notice of such determination to such dealer or other person. Such a determination shall finally and irrevocably fix the tax unless the dealer or other person against whom it is assessed, within 30 days after the giving of notice of such determination, applies to the division for a hearing. Judicial review shall not be granted unless the amount of tax stated in the decision, with penalties thereon, if any, is first deposited with the division, and an undertaking or bond filed in the court in which such cause may be pending in such amount and with such sureties as the court shall approve, conditioned that if such proceeding be dismissed or the decision of the division confirmed, the applicant for review will pay all costs and charges which may accrue against the applicant in the prosecution of the proceeding. At the option of the applicant, such undertaking or bond may be in an additional sum sufficient to cover the tax, penalties, costs, and charges aforesaid, in which event the applicant shall not be required to pay such tax and penalties precedent to the granting of such review by such court.

History: s. 12, ch. 21946, 1943; s. 13, ch. 22645, 1945; s. 1, ch. 26320, 1949; s. 1, ch. 63-512; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 9, ch. 78-95; s. 10, ch. 87-86; s. 1097, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 2016-190; s. 8, ch. 2016-220.
Fla. Stat. § 400.6096 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part IV / Section 400.6096
400.6096 Disposal of prescribed controlled substances following the death of a patient in the home.
Status: in_force

(1) A hospice physician, nurse, or social worker is authorized to assist in the disposal of a controlled substance prescribed to a patient at the time of the patient’s death pursuant to the disposal regulations in 21 C.F.R. s. 1317.

(2) A hospice that assists in the disposal of a prescribed controlled substance found in the patient’s home at the time of the patient’s death must establish a written policy, procedure, or system for acceptable disposal methods.

(3) A hospice physician, nurse, or social worker, upon the patient’s death and with the permission of a family member or a caregiver of the patient, may assist in the disposal of an unused controlled substance prescribed to the patient, pursuant to the written policy, procedure, or system established under subsection (2).

(4) The prescribed controlled substance disposal procedure must be carried out in the patient’s home. Hospice staff and volunteers are not authorized to remove a prescribed controlled substance from the patient’s home.

History: s. 2, ch. 2017-119.
Fla. Stat. § 624.46225 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part III / Section 624.46225
624.46225 Self-insured public utilities.
Status: in_force

A self-insured public utility, as authorized by s. 440.38(1)(c), may assume by contract the liabilities under this chapter of contractors and subcontractors, or each of them, employed by or on behalf of such public utility when performing work on or adjacent to property owned or used by the public utility.

History: s. 19, ch. 83-305; s. 43, ch. 89-289; s. 56, ch. 90-201; s. 52, ch. 91-1; s. 81, ch. 93-415.