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Fla. Stat. § 616.13 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 616 / Part I / Section 616.13
616.13 Restrictions on other amusement rides.
Status: in_force

A person may not engage in the business of providing temporary amusement rides, as defined in s. 616.242, within a 5-mile radius of and within 30 days before or during any public fair or exposition being operated by a fair association, when not operating in connection with that fair or exposition, except with the written consent of the affected fair association.

History: s. 3, ch. 17759, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 6526(2); s. 4, ch. 59-166; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 18, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 4, ch. 98-133; s. 20, ch. 99-391.
Fla. Stat. § 938.19 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 938 / Part III / Section 938.19
938.19 Teen courts.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding s. 318.121, in each county in which a teen court has been created, the board of county commissioners may adopt a mandatory court cost to be assessed in specific cases by incorporating by reference the provisions of this section in a county ordinance. Assessments collected by the clerk of the circuit court under this section shall be deposited into an account specifically for the operation and administration of the teen court.

(2) A sum of up to $3 shall be assessed as a court cost in the circuit and county court in the county against each person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is convicted of, regardless of adjudication, or adjudicated delinquent for a violation of a criminal law, a delinquent act, or a municipal or county ordinance, or who pays a fine or civil penalty for any violation of chapter 316. Any person whose adjudication is withheld under s. 318.14(9) or (10) shall also be assessed the cost.

(3) The assessment for court costs shall be assessed in addition to any fine or civil penalty or other court cost and may not be deducted from the proceeds of that portion of any fine or civil penalty that is received by a municipality in the county or by the county in accordance with ss. 316.660 and 318.21. The assessment shall be specifically added to any civil penalty paid for a violation of chapter 316, regardless of whether the penalty is paid by mail, paid in person without request for a hearing, or paid after hearing and determination by the court. However, the assessment may not be made against a person for a violation of any state law or municipal or county ordinance relating to the parking of vehicles, with the exception of a violation of the handicapped parking laws.

(4)(a) The clerk of the circuit court shall collect the assessments for court costs established in this section and shall remit the assessments to the teen court monthly. (b) The clerk of the circuit court shall withhold 5 percent of the assessments collected, which shall be retained as fee income of the office of the clerk of the circuit court.

(5) A teen court must account for all funds received under this section in a written report to the board of county commissioners. The report must be given to the commissioners by August 1 of each year or by a date required by the commissioners.

(6) A teen court may be administered by a nonprofit organization, a law enforcement agency, the court administrator, the clerk of the court, or another similar agency authorized by the board of county commissioners.

(7) A teen court administered in a county that adopts an ordinance to assess court costs under this section may not receive court costs collected under s. 939.185(1)(a)4.

History: s. 2, ch. 96-382; s. 46, ch. 97-238; s. 16, ch. 97-271; s. 2, ch. 98-207; s. 126, ch. 2003-402; s. 71, ch. 2005-236; s. 2, ch. 2007-71.
Fla. Stat. § 397.753 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part VIII / Section 397.753
397.753 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part:

(1) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.

(2) “Inmate” means any person committed by a court of competent jurisdiction to the custody of the Department of Corrections, including transfers from federal and state agencies under the Interstate Corrections Compact.

(3) “Inmate substance abuse services” means any service component as defined in s. 397.311 provided directly by the Department of Corrections and licensed and regulated by the Department of Children and Families pursuant to s. 397.4014, or provided through contractual arrangements with a service provider licensed pursuant to part II; or any self-help program or volunteer support group operating for inmates.

History: s. 9, ch. 93-39; s. 108, ch. 99-8; s. 116, ch. 2014-19; s. 31, ch. 2017-173.
Fla. Stat. § 403.4131 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part I / Section 403.4131
403.4131 Litter control.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish an “adopt-a-highway” program to allow local organizations to be identified with specific highway cleanup and highway beautification projects authorized under s. 339.2405. The department shall monitor compliance with the provisions of the adopt-a-highway program to ensure that organizations participating in the program comply with the goals identified by the department.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall place signs discouraging litter at all off-ramps of the interstate highway system in the state. The department shall place other highway signs as necessary to discourage littering.

(3) Each county is encouraged to initiate a litter control and prevention program or to expand upon its existing program. The department shall establish a system of grants for municipalities and counties to implement litter control and prevention programs. In addition to the activities described in subsection (1), such grants shall at a minimum be used for litter cleanup, grassroots educational programs involving litter removal and prevention, and the placement of litter and recycling receptacles. Counties are encouraged to form working public private partnerships as authorized under this section to implement litter control and prevention programs at the community level. Counties that have a population under 100,000 are encouraged to develop a regional approach to administering and coordinating their litter control and prevention programs.

History: s. 55, ch. 88-130; s. 1, ch. 89-37; s. 2, ch. 89-296; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 93-207; s. 379, ch. 94-356; s. 14, ch. 98-258; s. 37, ch. 99-5; s. 3, ch. 99-294; s. 19, ch. 2000-331; s. 3, ch. 2007-184; s. 111, ch. 2010-102; s. 37, ch. 2010-225.
Fla. Stat. § 250.20 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.20
250.20 Armory operations; allowances.
Status: in_force

(1) A monetary allowance shall be paid quarterly to the post commander of each Florida National Guard armory from funds appropriated to the Department of Military Affairs, upon the approval of the Adjutant General, based on a calculation of need determined by the Adjutant General, exclusive of any space utilized and maintained by a federally funded activity of the Florida National Guard. The allowance shall cover costs for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the armory facilities. The amount of the allowance shall be computed by the Adjutant General as of June 30 of each year for purposes of determining the total amounts payable for inclusion in his or her budget request to the Legislature.

(2) Payment of all allowances authorized under this section are subject to rules prescribed by the Adjutant General, and all moneys paid are public moneys and must be accounted for as prescribed by rules. All funds must be deposited into a federal depository approved by the Department of Military Affairs.

(3) If an insufficient appropriation is made to the Department of Military Affairs to pay the allowances set forth in subsection (1), or if for other sufficient reason the amounts require redistribution among the National Guard armories, the amount to be paid to such armories shall be adjusted as administratively determined by the Adjutant General. Each post commander is responsible for the proper receipt and distribution of the post armory operations allowance, as directed by the Department of Military Affairs.

History: s. 41, ch. 8502, 1921; s. 6, ch. 9337, 1923; s. 4, ch. 12089, 1927; CGL 2053; s. 1, ch. 13639, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2053; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 1, ch. 59-271; s. 1, ch. 77-22; s. 104, ch. 95-148; s. 18, ch. 2003-68.
Fla. Stat. § 298.25 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.25
298.25 Type of bridges over drains in large counties.
Status: in_force

Whenever any district cuts or digs a drain, canal or ditch across any public highway, in counties having a population of not less than 130,000, according to the last preceding state census, the style, type and character of such bridge shall be determined by the engineer of the county and the chief engineer of the district, and approved by a majority of the board of county commissioners of the county or counties in which the lands within the district are located; and the cost of the same, as estimated by the chief engineer of the district, shall be included by the district board of supervisors in the assessment for the construction of the water control plan.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 11344, 1925; CGL 1481, 1482; s. 11, ch. 79-5; s. 10, ch. 97-40.
Fla. Stat. § 538.36 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 538 / Part III / Section 538.36
538.36 Acts and practices prohibited; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Any dealer not registered with the department as a mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer, or who fails to comply with this part, commits a felony of the third degree for each completed transaction, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. If an officer or corporation is convicted or found guilty of, or pleads nolo contendere to, any such offense, the officer or corporation may not operate thereafter for 1 year as a mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer within the state.

(2) Any person who knowingly gives false personal identifying information to the dealer, who provides a driver license number or government-issued identification number that does not belong to him or her, or who makes any false statement with respect to being of lawful age or his or her ownership of goods, and who receives payment from the dealer commits: (a) If the value of the money received is less than $300, a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) If the value of the money received is $300 or more, a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) The penalty provisions of s. 538.07 apply to any dealer who knowingly violates any provision of this part.

History: s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s. 3, ch. 2009-162.
Fla. Stat. § 97.055 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 97 / Part II / Section 97.055
97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The registration books must be closed on the 29th day before each election and must remain closed until after that election. If an election is called and there are fewer than 29 days before that election, the registration books must be closed immediately. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), when the registration books are closed for an election, updates to a voter’s name, address, and signature pursuant to ss. 98.077 and 101.045 shall be the only changes permitted for purposes of the upcoming election. New voter registration applications must be accepted but only for the purpose of subsequent elections. (c) When the registration books are closed for an upcoming election, an update or change to a voter’s party affiliation made pursuant to s. 97.1031 shall be permitted for that upcoming election unless such election is for the purpose of nominating a political party nominee, in which case the update or change shall be permitted only for the purpose of subsequent elections.

(2) In computing the 29-day period for the closing of the registration books, the day of the election is excluded and all other days are included. If the 29th day preceding an election falls on a Sunday or a legal holiday, the registration books must be closed on the next day that is not a Sunday or a legal holiday.

History: s. 2, ch. 25391, 1949; s. 2, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 5, ch. 29934, s. 1, ch. 29761, 1955; s. 3, ch. 65-134; s. 2, ch. 67-530; s. 1, ch. 71-124; ss. 7, 8, ch. 72-63; s. 4, ch. 74-5; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 5, ch. 77-175; s. 7, ch. 80-292; s. 5, ch. 81-304; s. 1, ch. 83-25; s. 27, ch. 84-302; s. 11, ch. 85-80; s. 6, ch. 89-338; s. 12, ch. 94-224; s. 6, ch. 2005-277; s. 8, ch. 2005-278; s. 3, ch. 2005-286; s. 5, ch. 2008-95.
Fla. Stat. § 338.2511 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 338 / Section 338.2511
338.2511 Deposit and use of funds in Toll Facilities Revolving Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

The funds in the Toll Facilities Revolving Trust Fund and all future payments of obligated funds shall be deposited into the State Transportation Trust Fund to be expended for the purposes specified in s. 339.08.

History: s. 41, ch. 2012-128.
Fla. Stat. § 197.102 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 197 / Section 197.102
197.102 Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) “Awarded” means the time when the tax collector or a designee determines and announces verbally or through the closing of the bid process in a live or an electronic auction that a buyer has placed the winning bid on a tax certificate at a tax certificate sale. (b) “Department,” unless otherwise specified, means the Department of Revenue. (c) “Omitted taxes” means those taxes which have not been extended on the tax roll against a parcel of property after the property has been placed upon the list of lands available for taxes pursuant to s. 197.502. (d) “Proxy bidding” means a method of bidding by which a bidder authorizes an agent, whether an individual or an electronic agent, to place bids on his or her behalf. (e) “Random number generator” means a computational device that generates a sequence of numbers that lack any pattern and is used to resolve a tie when multiple bidders have bid the same lowest amount by assigning a number to each of the tied bidders and randomly determining which one of those numbers is the winner. (f) “Tax certificate” means a paper or electronic legal document, representing unpaid delinquent real property taxes, non-ad valorem assessments, including special assessments, interest, and related costs and charges, issued in accordance with this chapter against a specific parcel of real property and becoming a first lien thereon, superior to all other liens, except as provided by s. 197.573(2). (g) “Tax notice” means the paper or electronic tax bill sent to taxpayers for payment of any taxes or special assessments collected pursuant to this chapter, or the bill sent to taxpayers for payment of the total of ad valorem taxes and non-ad valorem assessments collected pursuant to s. 197.3632. (h) “Tax receipt” means the paid tax notice. (i) “Tax rolls” and “assessment rolls” are synonymous and mean the rolls prepared by the property appraiser pursuant to chapter 193 and certified pursuant to s. 193.122.

(2) If a local government uses the method in s. 197.3632 to levy, collect, or enforce a non-ad valorem assessment, the following definitions apply: (a) “Ad valorem tax roll” means the roll prepared by the property appraiser and certified to the tax collector for collection. (b) “Non-ad valorem assessment roll” means a roll prepared by a local government and certified to the tax collector for collection.

History: s. 127, ch. 85-342; s. 64, ch. 88-130; s. 3, ch. 88-216; s. 5, ch. 90-343; s. 2, ch. 2011-151.
Fla. Stat. § 776.031 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 776 / Section 776.031
776.031 Use or threatened use of force in defense of property.
Status: in_force

(1) A person is justified in using or threatening to use force, except deadly force, against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate the other’s trespass on, or other tortious or criminal interference with, either real property other than a dwelling or personal property, lawfully in his or her possession or in the possession of another who is a member of his or her immediate family or household or of a person whose property he or she has a legal duty to protect. A person who uses or threatens to use force in accordance with this subsection does not have a duty to retreat before using or threatening to use such force.

(2) A person is justified in using or threatening to use deadly force only if he or she reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony. A person who uses or threatens to use deadly force in accordance with this subsection does not have a duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground if the person using or threatening to use the deadly force is not engaged in a criminal activity and is in a place where he or she has a right to be.

History: s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 1189, ch. 97-102; s. 3, ch. 2005-27; s. 5, ch. 2014-195.
Fla. Stat. § 719.127 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 719 / Part I / Section 719.127
719.127 Receivership notification.
Status: in_force

Upon the appointment of a receiver by a court for any reason relating to a cooperative association, the court shall direct the receiver to provide to all unit owners written notice of his or her appointment as receiver. Such notice shall be mailed or delivered within 10 days after the appointment. Notice by mail to a unit owner shall be sent to the address used by the county property appraiser for notice to the unit owner.

History: s. 7, ch. 2008-202.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1432 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1432
607.1432 Receivership or custodianship.
Status: in_force

(1) A court in a judicial proceeding brought under s. 607.1430 may appoint one or more receivers to wind up and liquidate, or one or more custodians to manage, the business and affairs of the corporation. The court shall hold a hearing, after notifying all parties to the proceeding and any interested persons designated by the court, before appointing a receiver or custodian. The court appointing a receiver or custodian has exclusive jurisdiction over the corporation and all of its property wherever located.

(2) The court may appoint a natural person or an eligible entity authorized to act as a receiver or custodian. The eligible entity may be a domestic eligible entity or a foreign eligible entity authorized to transact business in this state. The court may require the receiver or custodian to post bond, with or without sureties, in an amount the court directs.

(3) The court shall describe the powers and duties of the receiver or custodian in its appointing order, which may be amended from time to time. Among other powers: (a) The receiver: 1. May dispose of all or any part of the assets of the corporation wherever located, at a public or private sale, if authorized by the court; and 2. May sue and defend in his, her, or its own name as receiver of the corporation in all courts of this state. (b) The custodian may exercise all of the powers of the corporation, through or in place of its board of directors or officers, to the extent necessary to manage the affairs of the corporation in the best interests of its shareholders and creditors.

(4) The court during a receivership may redesignate the receiver a custodian, and during a custodianship may redesignate the custodian a receiver, if doing so is determined by the court to be in the best interests of the corporation and its shareholders and creditors.

(5) The court from time to time during the receivership or custodianship may order compensation paid and expense disbursements or reimbursements made to any receiver or custodian and his, her, or its counsel from the assets of the corporation or proceeds from the sale of the assets.

(6) The court has jurisdiction to appoint an ancillary receiver for the assets and business of a corporation. The ancillary receiver shall serve ancillary to a receiver located in any other state, whenever the court deems that circumstances exist requiring the appointment of such a receiver. The court may appoint such an ancillary receiver for a foreign corporation even though no receiver has been appointed elsewhere. Such receivership shall be converted into an ancillary receivership when an order entered by a court of competent jurisdiction in the other state provides for a receivership of the corporation.

History: s. 133, ch. 89-154; s. 35, ch. 97-102; s. 191, ch. 2019-90; s. 52, ch. 2020-32.
Fla. Stat. § 984.14 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 984 / Section 984.14
984.14 Voluntary shelter services.
Status: in_force

(1) Temporary voluntary shelter services provided by the department shall provide a safe environment with 24-hour care and supervision, referrals for services as needed, and education at the center or offsite and counseling services for children.

(2) If a child is sheltered due to being a runaway, or a parent, legal guardian, or custodian is unavailable, the shelter shall immediately attempt to make contact with the parent, legal guardian, or custodian to advise the family of the child’s whereabouts, determine whether the child can safely return home, or determine whether the family is seeking temporary voluntary shelter services until they can arrange to take the child home. If the parent, legal guardian, or custodian cannot be located within 24 hours, the Department of Children and Families shall be contacted.

History: s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 3, ch. 90-53; s. 6, ch. 90-208; s. 233, ch. 95-147; s. 7, ch. 95-280; s. 21, ch. 96-398; s. 100, ch. 97-238; s. 4, ch. 97-281; s. 16, ch. 2025-153.
Fla. Stat. § 447.15 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 447 / Part I / Section 447.15
447.15 Federal regulations recognized.
Status: in_force

All railway labor organizations and members thereof shall be exempt from all of the provisions of this chapter as long as they are regulated by Act of Congress.

History: s. 15, ch. 21968, 1943.
Fla. Stat. § 738.408 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 738 / Section 738.408
738.408 Insubstantial allocation not required.
Status: in_force

(1) If a fiduciary determines that an allocation between income and principal required by s. 738.409, s. 738.410, s. 738.411, s. 738.412, or s. 738.415 is insubstantial, the fiduciary may allocate the entire amount to principal, unless s. 738.203(5) applies to the allocation.

(2) A fiduciary may presume an allocation is insubstantial under subsection (1) if: (a) The amount of the allocation would increase or decrease net income in an accounting period, as determined before the allocation, by less than 10 percent; and (b) The asset producing the receipt to be allocated has a carrying value less than 10 percent of the total carrying value of the assets owned or held by the fiduciary at the beginning of the accounting period.

(3) The power to make a determination under subsection (1) may be: (a) Exercised by a cofiduciary in the manner described in s. 738.203(6); or (b) Released or delegated for a reason described in s. 738.203(7) and in the manner described in s. 738.203(8).

History: s. 27, ch. 2024-216.
Fla. Stat. § 373.107 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.107
373.107 Citation of rule.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other provisions within this part or any rules promulgated hereunder, the permitting agency shall, when requesting information for a permit application pursuant to this part or such rules promulgated hereunder, cite a specific rule. If a request for information cannot be accompanied by a rule citation, failure to provide such information cannot be grounds to deny a permit.

History: s. 3, ch. 79-161.