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Fla. Stat. § 101.2515 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.2515
101.2515 Translation of ballot language.
Status: in_force

Upon the request of a supervisor of elections made no later than 60 days prior to the date of a general election, the Department of State shall provide a written translation of a statewide ballot issue in the language of any language minority group specified in the provisions of s. 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, as applicable to this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 94-300.
Fla. Stat. § 877.06 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 877 / Section 877.06
877.06 Labeling of beef not slaughtered according to state or United States standards; enforcement; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Every person, firm, or corporation operating a restaurant or any other eating place, or retail or wholesale market or packinghouse, in this state, and who sells beef that has not been slaughtered and inspected according to standards established by either the Government of Florida or of the United States, shall mark, stamp, or describe the same by the following words, “slaughtered in” followed by the name of the state or country and the words “has not been slaughtered and inspected according to federal or state standards.”

(2)(a) Packinghouses and wholesale and retail meat markets before sale of beef which is within the purview of subsection (1) shall plainly stamp on each carcass, each carton, each can, and each container, the words prescribed in subsection (1) and all advertising as to the sale of such beef shall include such words; provided, however, that a conspicuous sign containing the words prescribed in subsection (1) visibly displayed near the display of such beef in retail markets may be used when the stamping of individual cuts of beef is impractical. (b) It shall be the duty of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services through its agents or inspectors to enforce the provisions of this subsection.

(3)(a) Restaurants or other eating places advertising their meals or food, by menus or otherwise, shall set out plainly in such menus, advertisements or otherwise as to beef coming within the purview of the law the words prescribed in subsection (1). (b) It shall be the duty of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation through its agents or inspectors to enforce the provisions of this subsection.

(4) Any person willfully and knowingly violating any of the provisions of this section or any person who fails to comply with any of the requirements hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and each day during which such a violation shall continue, shall be deemed a separate violation and a separate offense.

(5) Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional words in describing the grade, quality, or kind of such beef.

History: ss. 1-5, ch. 65-29; ss. 14, 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1150, ch. 71-136; s. 254, ch. 94-218.
Fla. Stat. § 943.403 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.403
943.403 Rulemaking; criminal justice program.
Status: in_force

The Department of Law Enforcement may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the criminal justice program.

History: s. 6, ch. 2001-232.
Fla. Stat. § 501.203 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part II / Section 501.203
501.203 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:

(1) “Final judgment” means a judgment, including any supporting opinion, that determines the rights of the parties and concerning which appellate remedies have been exhausted or the time for appeal has expired.

(2) “Enforcing authority” means the office of the state attorney if a violation of this part occurs in or affects the judicial circuit under the office’s jurisdiction. “Enforcing authority” means the Department of Legal Affairs if the violation occurs in or affects more than one judicial circuit or if the office of the state attorney defers to the department in writing, or fails to act upon a violation within 90 days after a written complaint has been filed with the state attorney.

(3) “Violation of this part” means any violation of this act or the rules adopted under this act and may be based upon any of the following as of July 1, 2017: (a) Any rules promulgated pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 41 et seq.; (b) The standards of unfairness and deception set forth and interpreted by the Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts; or (c) Any law, statute, rule, regulation, or ordinance which proscribes unfair methods of competition, or unfair, deceptive, or unconscionable acts or practices.

(4) “Department” means the Department of Legal Affairs.

(5) “Order” means a cease and desist order issued by the enforcing authority as set forth in s. 501.208.

(6) “Interested party or person” means any person affected by a violation of this part or any person affected by an order of the enforcing authority.

(7) “Consumer” means an individual; child, by and through its parent or legal guardian; business; firm; association; joint venture; partnership; estate; trust; business trust; syndicate; fiduciary; corporation; any commercial entity, however denominated; or any other group or combination.

(8) “Trade or commerce” means the advertising, soliciting, providing, offering, or distributing, whether by sale, rental, or otherwise, of any good or service, or any property, whether tangible or intangible, or any other article, commodity, or thing of value, wherever situated. “Trade or commerce” shall include the conduct of any trade or commerce, however denominated, including any nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity.

(9) “Thing of value” may include, without limitation, any moneys, donation, membership, credential, certificate, prize, award, benefit, license, interest, professional opportunity, or chance of winning.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 1, ch. 79-386; s. 1, ch. 90-190; s. 2, ch. 93-38; s. 24, ch. 97-98; s. 1, ch. 2001-39; s. 22, ch. 2001-214; s. 1, ch. 2006-196; s. 3, ch. 2013-207; s. 4, ch. 2015-92; s. 3, ch. 2017-155.
Fla. Stat. § 627.361 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.361
627.361 False or misleading information.
Status: in_force

No person shall willfully withhold information from or knowingly give false or misleading information to the office, any statistical agency designated by the office, any rating organization, or any insurer, which will affect the rates or premiums chargeable under this part.

History: s. 446, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 354, 357, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; ss. 49, 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1108, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 787.04 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 787 / Section 787.04
787.04 Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person, in violation of a court order, to lead, take, entice, or remove a minor beyond the limits of this state, or to conceal the location of a minor, with personal knowledge of the order.

(2) It is unlawful for any person, with criminal intent, to lead, take, entice, or remove a minor beyond the limits of this state, or to conceal the location of a minor, during the pendency of any action or proceeding affecting custody of the minor, after having received notice as required by law of the pendency of the action or proceeding, without the permission of the court in which the action or proceeding is pending.

(3) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and willfully lead, take, entice, or remove a minor beyond the limits of this state, or to knowingly and willfully conceal the location of a minor, during the pendency of a dependency proceeding affecting such minor or during the pendency of any investigation, action, or proceeding concerning the alleged abuse or neglect of such minor, after having received actual or constructive notice of the pendency of such investigation, action, or proceeding and without the permission of the state agency or court in which the investigation, action, or proceeding is pending.

(4) It is unlawful for any person, who has carried beyond the limits of this state any minor whose custody is involved in any action or proceeding pending in this state pursuant to the order of the court in which the action or proceeding is pending or pursuant to the permission of the court, thereafter, to fail to produce the minor in the court or deliver the minor to the person designated by the court.

(5) It is a defense under this section that a person who leads, takes, entices, or removes a minor beyond the limits of the state reasonably believes that his or her action was necessary to protect the minor from child abuse as defined in s. 827.03.

(6) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 1, ch. 29654, 1955; s. 1, ch. 57-337; s. 47, ch. 67-254; s. 785, ch. 71-136; s. 25, ch. 74-383; s. 15, ch. 75-298; s. 1, ch. 80-102; s. 3, ch. 88-151; s. 3, ch. 96-215; s. 23, ch. 96-322; s. 1815, ch. 97-102; s. 21, ch. 2008-245.
Fla. Stat. § 213.73 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 213 / Section 213.73
213.73 Manner and conditions of sale of property subject of a levy by the Department of Revenue.
Status: in_force

Whenever a levy is made as a result of an execution upon a tax warrant or lien:

(1) Before the sale, the executive director or his or her designee shall determine a minimum price for which the property shall be sold, and if no person offers at the sale the amount of the minimum price for such property, the sale may be, in the discretion of the executive director or his or her designee, rescheduled; the property may be declared to be purchased at such price for the state; or the property may be declared to be sold to the highest bidder. In determining the minimum price, the executive director or his or her designee shall take into account the expense of making the levy and sale.

(2) The department shall by rule prescribe the manner and other conditions of the sale of property seized. Such regulations shall provide: (a) That the sale may not be conducted in any manner other than by public auction or by public sale under sealed bids. (b) In the case of the seizure of several items of property, whether such items must be offered separately, in groups, or in the aggregate or whether such property must be offered in any combination thereof, and sold under whichever method produces the highest aggregate amount. (c) Under what circumstances the executive director or his or her designee may adjourn the sale from time to time; however, any such adjournment may not exceed 1 month.

(3) Any person whose property has been levied upon may pay the amount due, together with the expenses of the proceeding, if any, to the department at any time prior to the sale; and upon such payment, the department shall restore such property to that person, and all further proceedings in connection with the levy on such property shall cease from the date of such payment.

History: s. 103, ch. 87-6; s. 64, ch. 87-101; s. 1131, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 342.07 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 342 / Section 342.07
342.07 Recreational and commercial working waterfronts; legislative findings; definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature recognizes that there is an important state interest in facilitating boating and other recreational access to the state’s navigable waters. This access is vital to tourists and recreational users and the marine industry in the state, to maintaining or enhancing the $57 billion economic impact of tourism and the $14 billion economic impact of boating in the state annually, and to ensuring continued access to all residents and visitors to the navigable waters of the state. The Legislature recognizes that there is an important state interest in maintaining viable water-dependent support facilities, such as public lodging establishments and boat hauling and repairing and commercial fishing facilities, and in maintaining the availability of public access to the navigable waters of the state. The Legislature further recognizes that the waterways of the state are important for engaging in commerce and the transportation of goods and people upon such waterways and that such commerce and transportation is not feasible unless there is access to and from the navigable waters of the state through recreational and commercial working waterfronts.

(2) As used in this section, the term “recreational and commercial working waterfront” means a parcel or parcels of real property which provide access for water-dependent commercial activities, including hotels and motels as defined in s. 509.242(1), or provide access for the public to the navigable waters of the state. Recreational and commercial working waterfronts require direct access to or a location on, over, or adjacent to a navigable body of water. The term includes water-dependent facilities that are open to the public and offer public access by vessels to the waters of the state or that are support facilities for recreational, commercial, research, or governmental vessels. These facilities include public lodging establishments, docks, wharfs, lifts, wet and dry marinas, boat ramps, boat hauling and repair facilities, commercial fishing facilities, boat construction facilities, and other support structures over the water. As used in this section, the term “vessel” has the same meaning as in s. 327.02. Seaports are excluded from the definition.

History: s. 13, ch. 2005-157; s. 8, ch. 2006-172; s. 6, ch. 2006-220; s. 8, ch. 2014-70.
Fla. Stat. § 626.711 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.711
626.711 Retaliatory provision, agents.
Status: in_force

When under the laws of any other state any fine, tax, penalty, license fee, deposit of money, or security, or other obligation or prohibition is imposed upon resident insurance agents of this state doing business in such other state, then so long as such laws continue in force or are so administered, the same requirements, obligations, and prohibitions, of whatever kind, shall be imposed upon every insurance agent of such other state doing business in this state.

History: s. 250, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 216, 217, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 205, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 949.09 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 949 / Section 949.09
949.09 Short title: ss. 949.07-949.08.
Status: in_force

Sections 949.07-949.08 may be cited as the “Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision.”

History: s. 4, ch. 20455, 1941; s. 12, ch. 2001-209.
Fla. Stat. § 429.903 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part III / Section 429.903
429.903 Applicability.
Status: in_force

Any facility that comes within the definition of an adult day care center which is not exempt under s. 429.905 must be licensed by the agency as an adult day care center.

History: s. 3, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 3, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 4, ch. 2006-197; s. 105, ch. 2007-5.
Fla. Stat. § 585.16 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 585 / Part II / Section 585.16
585.16 Powers of division in connection with certain diseases.
Status: in_force

Whenever the department determines, pursuant to s. 585.15, that a pest or disease is dangerous and transmissible, or whenever the department determines it necessary or advisable to dip, examine, test, identify, treat, or destroy an animal or other property defined in s. 585.08(4), the division or its representatives and agents may dip, examine, test, identify, treat, or destroy any infected, exposed, suspected, or susceptible animal and any goods, products, or materials that may carry contagion, or may quarantine on or in, for or against any premises, areas, or localities within the state.

History: s. 4, ch. 17273, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3323(4); s. 8, ch. 23775, 1947; s. 9, ch. 59-457; s. 2, ch. 63-356; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 19, ch. 90-321.
Fla. Stat. § 487.160 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 487 / Part I / Section 487.160
487.160 Records.
Status: in_force

Licensed private applicators, licensed public applicators, and licensed commercial applicators shall maintain records as the department may determine by rule with respect to the application of restricted pesticides, including, but not limited to, the type and quantity of pesticide, method of application, crop treated, and dates and location of application. Licensees shall keep records for 2 years from the date of the application of the pesticide to which the records refer and shall furnish to the department a copy of the records upon written request by the department.

History: s. 11, ch. 74-247; s. 4, ch. 78-154; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 10, 14, 15, ch. 82-167; s. 4, ch. 91-20; ss. 29, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 325, ch. 96-406; s. 7, ch. 2013-226; s. 24, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 627.0915 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.0915
627.0915 Rate filings; workers’ compensation, drug-free workplace, and safe employers.
Status: in_force

(1) The office shall approve rating plans for workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance that give specific identifiable consideration in the setting of rates to employers that either implement a drug-free workplace program pursuant to s. 440.102 and rules adopted under such section or implement a safety program pursuant to provisions of the rating plan or implement both a drug-free workplace program and a safety program. The plans must be actuarially sound and must state the savings anticipated to result from such drug-testing and safety programs.

(2) An insurer offering a rate plan approved under this section shall notify the employer at the time of the initial quote for the policy and at the time of each renewal of the policy of the availability of the premium discount where a drug-free workplace plan is used by the employer pursuant to s. 440.102 and rules adopted under such section. The Financial Services Commission may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this subsection.

History: s. 51, ch. 90-201; s. 49, ch. 91-1; s. 17, ch. 91-201; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 94, ch. 93-415; s. 5, ch. 98-126; s. 34, ch. 2001-91; s. 67, ch. 2002-194; s. 1077, ch. 2003-261; s. 26, ch. 2004-374.
Fla. Stat. § 985.721 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part XII / Section 985.721
985.721 Escapes from secure detention or residential commitment facility.
Status: in_force

An escape from:

(1) Any secure detention facility maintained for the temporary detention of children, pending adjudication, disposition, or placement;

(2) Any residential commitment facility described in s. 985.03(44), maintained for the custody, treatment, punishment, or rehabilitation of children found to have committed delinquent acts or violations of law; or

(3) Lawful transportation to or from any such secure detention facility or residential commitment facility,

constitutes escape within the intent and meaning of s. 944.40 and is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 5, ch. 90-208; s. 13, ch. 92-287; s. 52, ch. 94-209; s. 12, ch. 95-152; s. 3, ch. 96-398; s. 113, ch. 97-238; s. 4, ch. 98-207; s. 59, ch. 98-280; s. 163, ch. 98-403; s. 136, ch. 99-3; s. 30, ch. 99-284; s. 41, ch. 2000-135; s. 41, ch. 2001-64; s. 18, ch. 2005-263; s. 99, ch. 2006-120; s. 3, ch. 2010-123; s. 9, ch. 2012-56; s. 44, ch. 2014-162; s. 32, ch. 2024-133.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1102 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XI / Section 736.1102
736.1102 Construction of terms.
Status: in_force

The laws used to determine paternity and relationships for the purposes of intestate succession apply when determining whether class gift terminology and terms of relationship include adopted persons and persons born out of wedlock.

History: s. 11, ch. 2006-217; s. 17, ch. 2010-132.
Fla. Stat. § 39.808 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part X / Section 39.808
39.808 Advisory hearing; pretrial status conference.
Status: in_force

(1) An advisory hearing on the petition to terminate parental rights must be held as soon as possible after all parties have been served with a copy of the petition and a notice of the date, time, and place of the advisory hearing for the petition.

(2) At the hearing the court shall inform the parties of their rights under s. 39.807, appoint counsel for the parties in accordance with legal requirements, and appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the child if one has not already been appointed.

(3) The court shall set a date for an adjudicatory hearing to be held within 45 days after the advisory hearing, unless all of the necessary parties agree to some other hearing date.

(4) An advisory hearing is not required if a petition is filed seeking an adjudication for termination of parental rights based on a voluntary surrender of parental rights. Adjudicatory hearings for petitions for voluntary termination must be held within 21 days after the filing of the petition. Notice of the use of this subsection must be filed with the court at the same time as the filing of the petition to terminate parental rights.

(5) Not less than 10 days before the adjudicatory hearing on a petition for involuntary termination of parental rights, the court shall conduct a pretrial status conference to determine the order in which each party may present witnesses or evidence, the order in which cross-examination and argument shall occur, and any other matters that may aid in the conduct of the adjudicatory hearing to prevent any undue delay in the conduct of the adjudicatory hearing.

History: s. 9, ch. 87-289; s. 33, ch. 88-337; s. 18, ch. 90-306; s. 37, ch. 94-164; s. 90, ch. 98-403; s. 47, ch. 99-193; s. 27, ch. 2024-70.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.071 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part I / Section 1004.071
1004.071 Collegiate Purple Star Campuses.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “military student” means a student who is: (a) Enrolled in a Florida College System institution, state university, or career center. (b) An active duty member or veteran of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard; a reserve component of any branch of the United States military; or the Florida National Guard; and his or her spouse and dependents.

(2)(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules, and the Board of Governors shall adopt regulations, to establish the Collegiate Purple Star Campuses program. At a minimum, the program must require a participating Florida College System institution, state university, or career center to: 1. Designate a staff member as a military liaison. 2. Maintain a web page on the institution’s website which includes resources for military students and their families. 3. Maintain a student-led transition program that assists military students in transitioning to the institution. 4. Offer professional learning training opportunities for staff members on issues relating to military students. 5. Provide priority course registration for military students. (b) The State Board of Education and the Board of Governors may establish additional criteria to identify Florida College System institutions and career centers, or state universities, respectively, that demonstrate a commitment to or provide critical transition supports for military-connected families, such as hosting an annual military recognition event, partnering with a school liaison officer from a military installation, supporting projects that connect the Florida College System institution, state university, or career center with the military community, and providing outreach for military parents and their children.

History: s. 1, ch. 2023-160; s. 21, ch. 2024-5.