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Fla. Stat. § 106.075 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.075
106.075 Elected officials; report of loans made in year preceding election; limitation on contributions to pay loans.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is elected to office must report all loans, exceeding $500 in value, made to him or her and used for campaign purposes, and made in the 12 months preceding his or her election to office, to the filing officer. The report must be made, in the manner prescribed by the Department of State, within 10 days after being elected to office.

(2) Any person who makes a contribution to an individual to pay all or part of a loan incurred, in the 12 months preceding the election, to be used for the individual’s campaign, may not contribute more than the amount which is allowed in s. 106.08(1).

History: s. 11, ch. 89-256; s. 32, ch. 90-315; s. 12, ch. 91-107; s. 641, ch. 95-147; s. 34, ch. 2013-37.
Fla. Stat. § 320.525 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.525
320.525 Port vehicles and equipment; definition; exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “port vehicles and equipment” means trucks, tractors, trailers, truck cranes, top loaders, fork lifts, hostling tractors, chassis, or other vehicles or equipment used for transporting cargo, containers, or other equipment. The term includes motor vehicles being relocated within a port facility or via designated port district roads.

(2) Port vehicles and equipment shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter which require the registration of motor vehicles, the payment of license taxes, and the display of license plates when operated or used within the port facility of any deepwater port of this state, as listed in s. 403.021(9)(b), for the purpose of transporting cargo, containers, or other equipment: (a) From wharves to storage areas or terminals and return to wharves within the port; (b) From such storage areas or terminals to other storage areas or terminals within the port; and (c) On public roads connecting port facilities of a single deepwater port, as listed in s. 403.021(9)(b), which are designated as port district roads for the purpose of transporting cargo, containers, and other equipment. The Department of Transportation shall designate port district roads with appropriate signage.

(3) The incidental operation of port vehicles or equipment on the roads of this state within the port facility of any deepwater port of this state, as listed in s. 403.021(9)(b), while being operated for the purposes described in subsection (2) shall not deprive such vehicle of the exemption otherwise provided for in this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 92-197; s. 25, ch. 2014-216; s. 16, ch. 2016-239.
Fla. Stat. § 468.831 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XV / Section 468.831
468.831 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

The following persons are not required to comply with any provision of this part:

(1) An authorized government employee of the United States, this state, or any municipality, county, or other political subdivision who is conducting home inspection services within the scope of that employment, as long as the employee does not hold out for hire to the general public or otherwise engage in home inspection services.

(2) A person acting within his or her authorized scope of practice as licensed under federal, state, or local codes or statutes, except when such person holds himself or herself out for hire to the public as a “certified home inspector,” “registered home inspector,” “licensed home inspector,” “home inspector,” “professional home inspector,” or any combination thereof stating or implying licensure under this part.

(3) An officer appointed by the court.

(4) A person performing safety inspections of utility equipment in or on a home or building or other duties conducted by or for a utility under chapter 366 or rules adopted by the Public Service Commission.

(5) A certified energy auditor performing an energy audit of any home or building or other duties conducted by or for a utility under chapter 366 or rules adopted by the Public Service Commission.

History: s. 2, ch. 2007-235.
Fla. Stat. § 265.803 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 265 / Section 265.803
265.803 Florida Folklife Council.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The Florida Folklife Council is created as a part of the Department of State, to consist of seven members appointed by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall appoint each member for a 4-year term and shall appoint a successor for each member within 90 days after the expiration of the member’s term. The Secretary of State shall fill any vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term within 90 days after the vacancy occurs. Members shall be appointed to provide geographical, ethnic, and professional representation on the council. (b) The council shall meet at the call of its chair, at the request of a majority of its membership, at the request of the division, or at such times as may be prescribed by its rules. The council shall annually elect from its membership a chair and vice chair. No member may be elected to consecutive terms as chair. (c) Members of the council shall serve without compensation or honorarium, but shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in s. 112.061. (d) All actions taken by the council must be by majority vote of those present. The division director or the director’s designee shall serve without voting rights as secretary of the council. The division must provide necessary staff assistance to the council.

(2) The council shall: (a) Advise and assist the division and the state folklorist with respect to folk arts, folklife, and the following goals of the Florida Folklife Programs: 1. The stimulation and encouragement of statewide public interest and participation in folk arts and folklore; and 2. The development and promotion of Florida folk artists, performers, festivals, folklife projects, and folk resources. (b) Recommend to the division and the state folklorist projects for the identification, collection, and preservation of Florida folklore, folk arts, traditions, cultural heritage, skills, and customs and make these resources available throughout the state. (c) Assist the state folklorist in developing proposals and grant applications to fund projects of the Florida Folklife Programs.

History: s. 4, ch. 79-322; ss. 2, 5, ch. 81-124; ss. 1, 4, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; s. 32, ch. 86-163; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 90-11; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 182, ch. 95-148; s. 18, ch. 2021-71.
Fla. Stat. § 721.1255 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 721 / Part I / Section 721.1255
721.1255 Extension of timeshare plans.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The Legislature finds that timeshare plans are created as authorized by statute. Most of the older timeshare properties located in this state are based on a condominium structure, and many of these older timeshare properties are approaching the termination dates set forth in their timeshare instruments. (b) The Legislature further finds that there are many older timeshare properties located in this state which have been well-maintained over the years and continue to be financially supported, used, and enjoyed by their owners, exchangers, guests, renters, and others. In order to preserve the continued use, enjoyment, tax values, and overall viability of these timeshare properties, the Legislature further finds that the public policy of this state requires the creation of a statutory method to enable the owners of these timeshare properties to extend the terms of their timeshare plans, notwithstanding contrary provisions in their timeshare instruments which may create uncertainty for purchasers, prospective purchasers, and lenders, and which may discourage the ongoing maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement of these timeshare properties.

(2)(a) Unless the timeshare instrument specifically provides a lower percentage, the vote or written consent, or both, of at least 66 percent of all eligible voting interests present in person or by proxy at a duly noticed, called, and constituted meeting of the owners’ association may, at any time, extend the term of the timeshare plan. If the term of a timeshare plan is extended pursuant to this section, all rights, privileges, duties, and obligations created under applicable law or the timeshare instrument continue in full force to the same extent as if the extended termination date of the timeshare plan were the original termination date of the timeshare plan. (b) Unless the timeshare instrument specifically provides for a lower quorum, the quorum for the owners’ association meeting described in paragraph (a) is 50 percent of all eligible voting interests in the timeshare plan. (c) The owners’ association meeting held pursuant to paragraph (a) may be held at any time before the termination of the timeshare plan. (d) The board of administration of the owners’ association may determine that any voting interest that is delinquent in the payment of more than 2 years of assessments is ineligible to vote on any extension of the timeshare plan unless such delinquency is paid in full before the vote. (e) A proxy for a vote to extend a timeshare plan pursuant to this section is valid for up to 3 years and is revocable unless the proxy states it is irrevocable.

(3) If an extension vote or consent pursuant to this section is proposed for a component site of a multisite timeshare plan located in this state, the proposed extension is effective only if the person authorized to make additions or substitutions of accommodations and facilities pursuant to the timeshare instrument also approves the extension.

History: s. 4, ch. 2017-22.
Fla. Stat. § 316.151 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.151
316.151 Required position and method of turning at intersections.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Right turn. — The driver of a vehicle intending to turn right at an intersection onto a highway, public or private roadway, or driveway must: 1. Make both the approach for a right turn and a right turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. 2. When overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction, give an appropriate signal as provided for in s. 316.156 and make the right turn only if the bicycle is at least 20 feet from the intersection, and is of such a distance that the driver of a vehicle may safely turn. (b) Left turn. — 1. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at an intersection onto a highway, public or private roadway, or driveway must approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and must make the left turn so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered. 2. A person riding a bicycle and intending to turn left in accordance with this section is entitled to the full use of the lane from which the turn may legally be made. The person must: a. Whenever practicable, make the left turn in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection; or b. Approach the turn as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway; after proceeding across the intersecting roadway, make the turn as close as practicable to the curb or edge of the roadway on the far side of the intersection; and, before proceeding, comply with any official traffic control device or police officer regulating traffic on the highway along which the person intends to proceed.

(2) The state, county, and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic control devices to be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an intersection. When such devices are so placed, a driver of a vehicle may not turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as directed and required by such devices.

(3) A person who violates this section commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 3, ch. 83-68; s. 309, ch. 95-148; s. 125, ch. 99-248; s. 4, ch. 2021-180.
Fla. Stat. § 620.2116 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.2116
620.2116 Notice of appraisal rights.
Status: in_force

(1) If a proposed appraisal event is to be submitted to a vote at a limited partners’ meeting, the meeting notice must state that the limited partnership has concluded that partners are, are not, or may be entitled to assert appraisal rights under this act.

(2) If the limited partnership concludes that appraisal rights are or may be available, a copy of ss. 620.2113-620.2124 must accompany the meeting notice sent to those record limited partners entitled to exercise appraisal rights.

(3) If the appraisal event is to be approved other than by a partners’ meeting, the notice referred to in subsection (1) must be sent to all limited partners at the time that consents are first solicited, whether or not consents are solicited from all limited partners, and include the materials described in s. 620.2118.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 626.692 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.692
626.692 Restitution.
Status: in_force

If any ground exists for the suspension, revocation, or refusal of a license or appointment, the department may, in addition to any other penalty authorized under this chapter, order the licensee to pay restitution to any person who has been deprived of money by the licensee’s misappropriation, conversion, or unlawful withholding of moneys belonging to insurers, insureds, beneficiaries, or others. In no instance shall the amount of restitution required to be paid under this section exceed the amount of money misappropriated, converted, or unlawfully withheld. Nothing in this section limits or restricts a person’s right to seek other remedies as provided for by law.

History: s. 34, ch. 98-199; s. 954, ch. 2003-261; s. 52, ch. 2004-390.
Fla. Stat. § 61.1814 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.1814
61.1814 Child Support Enforcement Application and Program Revenue Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Child Support Enforcement Application and Program Revenue Trust Fund is hereby created, to be administered by the Department of Revenue. The purpose of the trust fund is to account for Title IV-D program income and to support the activities of the child support enforcement program under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The department shall invest the money in the trust fund pursuant to s. 17.61 and retain all interest earnings in the trust fund. Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301, and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund. In accordance with federal requirements, the federal share of program income shall be credited to the Federal Government.

(2) With the exception of fees required to be deposited in the Clerk of the Court Child Support Enforcement Collection System Trust Fund under s. 61.181(2)(b)1. and collections determined to be undistributable or unidentifiable under s. 409.2558, the fund shall be used for the deposit of Title IV-D program income received by the department. Each type of program income received must be accounted for separately. Program income received by the department includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (a) Application fees of nonpublic assistance applicants for child support enforcement services. (b) Court-ordered costs recovered from child support obligors. (c) Interest on child support collections. (d) The balance of the fee received under s. 61.181(2)(b)3. on non-Title IV-D cases required to be processed through the State Disbursement Unit after the clerk’s share is paid. (e) Fines imposed under ss. 409.256(7)(b), 409.2564(7), and 409.2578. (f) The annual fee required under s. 409.2567.

History: s. 46, ch. 96-418; s. 10, ch. 97-170; s. 6, ch. 2004-334; s. 9, ch. 2005-39; s. 2, ch. 2007-85; s. 9, ch. 2023-152.
Fla. Stat. § 471.025 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 471 / Section 471.025
471.025 Seals.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall prescribe, by rule, one or more forms of seal to be used by licensees. Each licensee shall obtain at least one seal in the form approved by rule of the board and may, in addition, register his or her seal electronically in accordance with ss. 668.001-668.006. All final drawings, specifications, plans, reports, or documents prepared or issued by the licensee and being filed for public record and all final documents provided to the owner or the owner’s representative shall be signed by the licensee, dated, and sealed with said seal. Such signature, date, and seal shall be evidence of the authenticity of that to which they are affixed. Drawings, specifications, plans, reports, final documents, or documents prepared or issued by a licensee may be transmitted electronically and may be signed by the licensee, dated, and sealed electronically with said seal in accordance with ss. 668.001-668.006.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to seal or digitally sign any document with a seal or digital signature after his or her license has expired or been revoked or suspended, unless such license has been reinstated or reissued. When an engineer’s license has been revoked or suspended by the board, the licensee shall, within a period of 30 days after the revocation or suspension has become effective, surrender his or her seal to the executive director of the board and confirm to the executive director the cancellation of the licensee’s digital signature in accordance with ss. 668.001-668.006. In the event the engineer’s license has been suspended for a period of time, his or her seal shall be returned to him or her upon expiration of the suspension period.

(3) No licensee shall affix or permit to be affixed his or her seal, name, or digital signature to any plan, specification, drawing, final bid document, or other document that depicts work which he or she is not licensed to perform or which is beyond his or her profession or specialty therein.

(4) A successor engineer seeking to reuse documents previously sealed by another engineer must be able to independently re-create all of the work done by the original engineer. A successor engineer assumes full professional and legal responsibility by signing and affixing his or her seal to the assumed documents. Such documents must be treated as though they were the successor engineer’s original product, and the original engineer is released from any professional responsibility or civil liability for prior work assumed by the successor engineer. For the purposes of this subsection, the term “successor engineer” means an engineer who is using or relying upon the work, findings, or recommendations of the engineer who previously sealed the pertinent documents.

History: ss. 12, 42, ch. 79-243; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 89-30; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 144, ch. 92-149; s. 334, ch. 97-103; s. 4, ch. 97-241; s. 40, ch. 2000-356; s. 32, ch. 2000-372; s. 2, ch. 2001-63; s. 26, ch. 2002-299; s. 10, ch. 2019-86.
Fla. Stat. § 910.12 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 910 / Section 910.12
910.12 Trial of aider.
Status: in_force

A person, within or outside this state, who counsels, hires, or procures a felony to be committed may be tried in the same county in which the principal felon might be tried.

History: s. 5, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2366; GS 3191; RGS 5021; CGL 7123; s. 82, ch. 70-339.
Fla. Stat. § 56.14 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 56 / Section 56.14
56.14 Executions upon forthcoming bond; levy.
Status: in_force

No bonds, as hereinbefore provided, shall be allowed to be given for property seized upon the execution on the judgment upon the forfeited bond.

History: s. 1, ch. 727, 1855; RS 1194; GS 1623; RGS 2827; CGL 4514; s. 11, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 451.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 451 / Section 451.02
451.02 Marketplace contractors.
Status: in_force

(1) A marketplace contractor must be treated as an independent contractor, and not as an employee, of the marketplace platform for all purposes under state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including, but not limited to, chapters 440 and 443, if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The marketplace platform does not unilaterally prescribe specific hours during which the marketplace contractor must be available to accept service requests submitted through the platform from third-party individuals or entities. (b) The marketplace platform does not prohibit the marketplace contractor from using the technology application offered by other marketplace platforms. (c) The marketplace platform does not restrict the contractor from engaging in any other occupation or business. (d) The marketplace platform and marketplace contractor agree in writing that the marketplace contractor is an independent contractor with respect to the marketplace platform. (e) The marketplace contractor bears all or substantially all of the marketplace contractor’s expenses incurred by the marketplace contractor in performing the services. (f) The marketplace contractor is responsible for paying taxes on the marketplace contractor’s income.

(2) Subsection (1) applies to services performed by a marketplace contractor before July 1, 2018, if the conditions set forth in subsection (1) were satisfied when the services were performed.

(3) Compliance with subsection (1) is not mandatory to establish the existence of an independent contractor relationship. The exclusion of any person or service from this section does not create any presumption and is not admissible to deny the existence of an independent contractor relationship.

(4) Third-party individuals or entities seeking services through the marketplace platform and marketplace contractors must comply with chapter 440 in the same manner as if they had not connected through the marketplace platform.

(5) This section does not apply to: (a) Services performed in the employ of the state, a political subdivision of the state, an Indian tribe, an instrumentality of a state, or any political subdivision of a state or an Indian tribe which is wholly owned by one or more states, political subdivisions, or Indian tribes, respectively, provided that such service is excluded from employment as defined in s. 3306 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act. (b) Services performed in the employ of a religious, charitable, educational, or other organization which is excluded from employment as defined in ss. 3301-3311 of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, solely by reason of s. 3306(c)(8) of the act.

History: s. 50, ch. 2018-118.
Fla. Stat. § 400.490 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part III / Section 400.490
400.490 Nurse-delegated tasks.
Status: in_force

A certified nursing assistant, home health aide for medically fragile children, or home health aide may perform any task delegated by a registered nurse as authorized in this part and in chapter 464, including, but not limited to, medication administration.

History: s. 8, ch. 2020-9; s. 6, ch. 2023-183.
Fla. Stat. § 107.02 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 107 / Section 107.02
107.02 Delegates.
Status: in_force

Conventions shall consist of 67 delegates from the state at large. Each delegate shall possess the qualifications of a member of the House of Representatives of the Legislature of this state; and each shall hold office from the date of his or her election and until the convention shall have discharged the duties for which it was selected.

History: s. 2, ch. 16180, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 319(2); s. 656, ch. 95-147.