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Fla. Stat. § 468.383 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VI / Section 468.383
468.383 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

This act does not apply to the following:

(1) Auctions conducted by the owner, or the owner’s attorney, of any part of the property being offered, unless the owner acquired the goods to resell.

(2) Auctions conducted under a judicial or an administrative order, or sales required by law to be at auction.

(3) Auctions conducted by a charitable, civic, or religious organization, or for such organization by a person who receives no compensation.

(4) Auctions of livestock if conducted by a person who specializes in the sale of livestock and the auction is conducted under the supervision of a livestock trade association, a governmental agency, or an owner of the livestock. The act does not apply to the auction of agricultural products as defined in s. 618.01(1) or the equipment or tools used to produce or market such products, if the auction is conducted at a farm or ranch where the products are produced or where the equipment and tools are used or at an auction facility that sells primarily agricultural products.

(5) Auctions conducted by a trustee pursuant to a power of sale contained in a deed of trust on real property.

(6) Auctions of collateral, sales conducted to enforce carriers’ or warehousemen’s liens, sales of the contents of self-contained storage units, bulk sales, sales of goods by a presenting bank following dishonor of a documentary draft, resales of rightfully rejected goods, or resales conducted pursuant to law, if the auction is conducted by the owner or agent of the lien on or interest in such goods.

(7) Auctions conducted as a part of the sale of real property by a real estate broker, as defined in s. 475.01(1)(a).

(8) Auctions of motor vehicles among motor vehicle dealers if conducted by an auctioneer.

(9) Auctions conducted by a person enrolled in a class at an approved school of auctioneering, for the purpose of training and receiving instruction, under the direct supervision of an auctioneer who is also an instructor in the school and who further assumes full and complete responsibility for the activities of the student.

History: ss. 3, 14, ch. 86-119; s. 1, ch. 87-210; s. 67, ch. 90-321; s. 62, ch. 91-137; s. 11, ch. 91-156; s. 2, ch. 91-207; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 199, ch. 94-119; s. 5, ch. 97-42; s. 298, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 948.062 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 948 / Section 948.062
948.062 Reviewing and reporting serious offenses committed by offenders placed on probation or community control.
Status: in_force

The department shall review the circumstances related to an offender placed on probation or community control who has been arrested while on supervision for the following offenses:

(1) Any murder as provided in s. 782.04;

(2) Any sexual battery as provided in s. 794.011 or s. 794.023;

(3) Any sexual performance by a child as provided in s. 827.071;

(4) Any kidnapping, false imprisonment, or luring of a child as provided in s. 787.01, s. 787.02, or s. 787.025;

(5) Any lewd and lascivious battery or lewd and lascivious molestation as provided in s. 800.04(4) or (5);

(6) Any aggravated child abuse as provided in s. 827.03(2)(a);

(7) Any robbery with a firearm or other deadly weapon, home invasion robbery, or carjacking as provided in s. 812.13(2)(a), s. 812.135, or s. 812.133;

(8) Any aggravated stalking as provided in s. 784.048(3), (4), or (5);

(9) Any forcible felony as provided in s. 776.08, committed by a person on probation or community control who is designated as a sexual predator; or

(10) Any DUI manslaughter as provided in s. 316.193(3)(c), or vehicular or vessel homicide as provided in s. 782.071 or s. 782.072, committed by a person who is on probation or community control for an offense involving death or injury resulting from a driving incident.

History: s. 16, ch. 2005-28; s. 118, ch. 2006-1; s. 14, ch. 2012-155; s. 22, ch. 2016-24; s. 30, ch. 2017-37; s. 15, ch. 2017-107; s. 93, ch. 2019-167; s. 170, ch. 2020-2.
Fla. Stat. § 130.10 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 130 / Section 130.10
130.10 Tax for interest and sinking fund.
Status: in_force

When any county bonds shall have been issued in pursuance of this chapter, the county commissioners shall levy annually by tax upon the taxable property in the county a sum sufficient to pay the interest of said bonds, and also a sum sufficient to meet the amount annually required to be raised as a sinking fund to meet the principal of the bonds, which sinking fund shall be provided for by resolution of the board of county commissioners before the issuing of any of the said bonds.

History: s. 12, ch. 2088, 1877; RS 602; GS 798; RGS 1543; CGL 2321.
Fla. Stat. § 669.711 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 669 / Part III / Section 669.711
669.711 Construction.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not authorize, create, or imply the endorsement of a central bank digital currency.

History: s. 21, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 477.023 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 477 / Section 477.023
477.023 Schools of cosmetology; licensure.
Status: in_force

No private school of cosmetology shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the Commission for Independent Education pursuant to chapter 1005. However, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent certification by the Department of Education of cosmetology training programs within the public school system or to prevent government operation of any other program of cosmetology in this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-253; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 45, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 85-297; s. 41, ch. 89-344; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 38, ch. 98-421; s. 1024, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 634.053 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part I / Section 634.053
634.053 Levy upon deposit limited.
Status: in_force

A judgment creditor or other claimant of a motor vehicle service agreement company does not have the right to levy upon any of the assets or securities held in this state as a deposit under s. 634.052. However, to pay any unpaid obligation to this state, the office may levy upon any of the assets of a motor vehicle service agreement company found to be insolvent or found to be bankrupt by any court.

History: ss. 36, 51, ch. 85-321; s. 68, ch. 91-106; ss. 4, 20, ch. 93-195; s. 1422, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 153.80 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 153 / Part II / Section 153.80
153.80 Consolidation of systems.
Status: in_force

Any water system or sewer system of a district may be combined into a single consolidated system for purposes of financing or of operation and administration, or both.

History: s. 31, ch. 59-466.
Fla. Stat. § 486.104 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 486 / Section 486.104
486.104 Physical therapist assistant; examination of applicant.
Status: in_force

The examination of an applicant for licensing as a physical therapist assistant shall be in accordance with rules adopted by the board, to test the applicant’s qualifications and shall include the taking of a test by the applicant. If an applicant fails to pass the examination in three attempts, the applicant shall not be eligible for reexamination unless she or he completes additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the board. An applicant who has completed the additional educational or training requirements prescribed by the board may take the examination on two more occasions. If the applicant has failed to pass the examination after five attempts, she or he is no longer eligible to take the examination.

History: s. 12, ch. 67-537; s. 8, ch. 73-354; s. 2, ch. 79-116; s. 364, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 13, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 11, 17, 18, ch. 86-31; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 466, ch. 97-103; s. 183, ch. 97-264.
Fla. Stat. § 626.831 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part IV / Section 626.831
626.831 Qualifications for license.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall not grant or issue a license as health agent as to any individual found by it to be untrustworthy or incompetent, or who does not meet the following qualifications: (a) Must be a natural person of at least 18 years of age. (b) Must be a United States citizen or legal alien who possesses work authorization from the United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and a bona fide resident of this state. (c) Must not be an employee of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or state service office, as referred to in s. 626.833. (d) Must take and pass any examination for license required under s. 626.221. (e) Must be qualified as to knowledge, experience, or instruction in the business of insurance and meet the requirements relative thereto provided in s. 626.8311.

(2) An individual who is a bona fide resident of this state shall be deemed to meet the residence requirement of paragraph (1)(b), notwithstanding the existence at the time of application for license of a license in his or her name on the records of another state as a resident licensee of such other state, if the applicant furnishes a letter of clearance satisfactory to the department that the resident licenses have been canceled or changed to a nonresident basis and that he or she is in good standing.

History: s. 306, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-116; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 262(1st), 271, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; s. 5, ch. 85-67; s. 23, ch. 88-166; ss. 109, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 32, ch. 93-268; s. 271, ch. 97-102; s. 53, ch. 2003-267; s. 46, ch. 2003-281; s. 115, ch. 2004-5.
Fla. Stat. § 506.514 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 506 / Section 506.514
506.514 Unlawful removal of dairy cases.
Status: in_force

It is a violation of ss. 506.501-506.519 for any person not in lawful possession of a dairy case to remove a dairy case from the premises, the parking area, or any other area of any retail establishment, or from any dairy delivery vehicle, if:

(1) The dairy case is marked on at least two sides with a registered name or mark; and

(2) A notice to the public, warning that use by any person other than the registered owner is punishable by law, is visibly displayed on the dairy case.

History: s. 1, ch. 83-262.
Fla. Stat. § 159.07 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part I / Section 159.07
159.07 Construction of projects.
Status: in_force

The governing body of any unit is hereby authorized and empowered to construct, whenever it shall deem such construction expedient, any self-liquidating project as hereinabove defined.

History: s. 7, ch. 28045, 1953.
Fla. Stat. § 458.324 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 458 / Section 458.324
458.324 Breast cancer; information on treatment alternatives.
Status: in_force

(1) DEFINITION. — As used in this section, the term “medically viable,” as applied to treatment alternatives, means modes of treatment generally considered by the medical profession to be within the scope of current, acceptable standards.

(2) COMMUNICATION OF TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES. — (a) Each physician treating a patient who is, or in the judgment of the physician is at high risk of being, diagnosed as having breast cancer shall inform such patient of the medically viable treatment alternatives available to such patient; shall describe such treatment alternatives; and shall explain the relative advantages, disadvantages, and risks associated with the treatment alternatives to the extent deemed necessary to allow the patient to make a prudent decision regarding such treatment options. In compliance with this subsection, the physician may, in his or her discretion, orally communicate such information directly to the patient or the patient’s legal representative. (b) In providing such information, the physician shall take into consideration the emotional state of the patient, the physical state of the patient, and the patient’s ability to understand the information. (c) The physician may, in his or her discretion and without restriction, recommend any mode of treatment which is in his or her judgment the best treatment for the patient. Nothing in this subsection shall reduce other provisions of law regarding informed consent.

(3) RECORDS. — Every physician treating a patient who is, or in the judgment of the physician is at high risk of being, diagnosed as having breast cancer shall indicate on such patient’s medical record compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of subsection (2).

History: s. 2, ch. 84-222; s. 1, ch. 85-65; ss. 16, 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 2, ch. 90-314; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 93-267; s. 207, ch. 97-103; s. 1012, ch. 2002-387; s. 2, ch. 2014-118.
Fla. Stat. § 782.035 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 782 / Section 782.035
782.035 Abrogation of common-law rule of evidence known as “year-and-a-day rule.”
Status: in_force

The common-law rule of evidence applicable to homicide prosecutions known as the “year-and-a-day rule,” which provides a conclusive presumption that an injury is not the cause of death or that whether it is the cause cannot be discerned if the interval between the infliction of the injury and the victim’s death exceeds a year and a day, is hereby abrogated and does not apply in this state.

History: s. 1, ch. 88-39.
Fla. Stat. § 218.79 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part VII / Section 218.79
218.79 Repeal of conflicting laws.
Status: in_force

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this part are repealed.

History: s. 4, ch. 89-297.
Fla. Stat. § 61.508 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.508
61.508 Priority.
Status: in_force

If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this part is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
Fla. Stat. § 744.347 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part V / Section 744.347
744.347 Oath of guardian.
Status: in_force

Before exercising his or her authority as guardian, every guardian shall take an oath that he or she will faithfully perform his or her duties as guardian. This oath is not jurisdictional.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 19, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 40, ch. 89-96; s. 1082, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 624.6085 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part V / Section 624.6085
624.6085 “Collateral protection insurance” defined.
Status: in_force

For purposes of ss. 215.555, 627.311, and 627.351, “collateral protection insurance” means commercial property insurance under which a creditor is the primary beneficiary and policyholder and which protects or covers an interest of the creditor arising out of a credit transaction secured by real or personal property. Initiation of such coverage is triggered by the mortgagor’s failure to maintain insurance coverage as required by the mortgage or other lending document. Collateral protection insurance is not residential coverage.

History: s. 10, ch. 99-204.
Fla. Stat. § 213.051 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 213 / Section 213.051
213.051 Service of subpoenas.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of administering and enforcing the provisions of the revenue laws of this state, the executive director of the Department of Revenue, or any of his or her assistants designated in writing by the executive director, shall be authorized to serve subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum issued by the state attorney relating to investigations concerning the taxes enumerated in s. 213.05.

History: s. 6, ch. 78-59; s. 1126, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 193.077 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part I / Section 193.077
193.077 Notice of new, rebuilt, or expanded property.
Status: in_force

(1) The property appraiser shall accept notices on or before April 1 of the year in which the new or additional real or personal property acquired to establish a new business or facilitate a business expansion or restoration is first subject to assessment. The notice shall be filed, on a form prescribed by the department, by any business seeking to qualify for an enterprise zone property tax credit as a new or expanded business pursuant to s. 220.182(4).

(2) Upon determining that the real or tangible personal property described in the notice is in fact to be incorporated into a new, expanded, or rebuilt business, the property appraiser shall so affirm and certify on the face of the notice and shall provide a copy thereof to the new or expanded business and to the department.

(3) Within 10 days of extension or recertification of the assessment rolls pursuant to s. 193.122, whichever is later, the property appraiser shall forward to the department a list of all property of new businesses and property separately assessed as expansion-related or rebuilt property pursuant to s. 193.085(5)(a). The list shall include the name and address of the business to which the property is assessed, the assessed value of the property, the total taxes levied against the property, the identifying number for the property as shown on the assessment roll, and a description of the property.

(4) This section expires on the date specified in s. 290.016 for the expiration of the Florida Enterprise Zone Act.

History: ss. 4, 10, ch. 80-248; s. 5, ch. 83-204; s. 25, ch. 84-356; s. 63, ch. 94-136; s. 25, ch. 2000-210; s. 14, ch. 2005-287.
Fla. Stat. § 626.917 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VIII / Section 626.917
626.917 Eligibility for export; wet marine and transportation, aviation risks.
Status: in_force

(1) Insurance coverage of wet marine and transportation risks, as defined in this code in s. 624.607(2), or aviation risks, including airport and products liability incidental thereto and hangarkeeper’s liability, may be exported under the following conditions: (a) The insurance must be placed only by or through a licensed Florida surplus lines agent; and (b) The insurer must be one made eligible by the office specifically for such coverages, based upon information furnished by the insurer and indicating that the insurer is well able to meet its financial obligations.

(2) This section does not apply as to boats or aircraft used solely for personal pleasure, family use, or the transportation of executives, employees, and guests of the insured.

History: s. 356, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 63-86; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 301, 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 165, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1017, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 933.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 933 / Section 933.03
933.03 Destruction of obscene prints and literature.
Status: in_force

All obscene prints and literature, or other things mentioned in s. 847.011 found by an officer in executing a search warrant, or produced or brought into court, shall be safely kept so long as is necessary for the purpose of being used as evidence in any case, and as soon as may be afterwards, shall be destroyed by order of the court before whom the case is brought.

History: s. 16, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 3007; GS 4083; RGS 6187; CGL 8501; s. 9, ch. 2019-45.
Fla. Stat. § 744.637 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VIII / Section 744.637
744.637 Certified copies of public records made available.
Status: in_force

When a copy of any public record is required by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be used in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the official charged with the custody of such public record shall, without charge, provide to the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on her or his behalf, or to the authorized representative of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, a certified copy of such record. For each and every certified copy so furnished by the official, the official shall be paid by the board of county commissioners the fee provided by law for copies.

History: s. 14, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(15); s. 7, ch. 29749, 1955; s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 13, ch. 84-62; s. 50, ch. 93-268; s. 1124, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 496.416 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 496 / Section 496.416
496.416 Violation as deceptive or unfair trade practice.
Status: in_force

Any person who commits an act or practice that violates any provision of ss. 496.401-496.424 commits an unfair or deceptive act or practice or unfair method of competition in violation of chapter 501, part II, and is subject to the penalties and remedies provided for such violation.

History: ss. 15, 26, ch. 91-208; s. 19, ch. 94-287.
Fla. Stat. § 481.223 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part I / Section 481.223
481.223 Prohibitions; penalties; injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not knowingly: (a) Practice architecture unless the person is an architect or a registered architect; however, a licensed architect who has been licensed by the board and who chooses to relinquish or not to renew his or her license may use the title “Architect, Retired” but may not otherwise render any architectural services. (b) Use the name or title “architect,” “registered architect,” or “registered interior designer” when the person is not then the holder of a valid license or certificate of registration issued pursuant to this part. This paragraph does not restrict the use of the name or title “interior designer” or “interior design firm.” (c) Present as his or her own the license of another. (d) Give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof. (e) Use or attempt to use an architect license or interior design certificate of registration that has been suspended, revoked, or placed on inactive or delinquent status. (f) Employ unlicensed persons to practice architecture. (g) Conceal information relative to violations of this part.

(2) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(3)(a) Notwithstanding chapter 455 or any other law to the contrary, an affected person may maintain an action for injunctive relief to restrain or prevent a person from violating paragraph (1)(a) or paragraph (1)(b). The prevailing party is entitled to actual costs and attorney fees. (b) For purposes of this subsection, the term “affected person” means a person directly affected by the actions of a person suspected of violating paragraph (1)(a) or paragraph (1)(b) and includes, but is not limited to, the department, any person who received services from the alleged violator, or any private association composed primarily of members of the profession the alleged violator is practicing or offering to practice or holding himself or herself out as qualified to practice.

History: ss. 14, 19, ch. 79-273; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 15, 23, 24, ch. 88-383; s. 111, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; ss. 234, 305, ch. 94-119; s. 417, ch. 97-103; s. 4, ch. 2001-269; s. 3, ch. 2006-276; s. 51, ch. 2020-160.
Fla. Stat. § 733.701 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part VII / Section 733.701
733.701 Notifying creditors.
Status: in_force

Unless creditors’ claims are otherwise barred by s. 733.710, every personal representative shall cause notice to creditors to be published and served under s. 733.2121.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 83, ch. 75-220; s. 33, ch. 77-87; s. 4, ch. 89-340; s. 145, ch. 2001-226; s. 31, ch. 2003-154.
Fla. Stat. § 313.23 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 313 / Section 313.23
313.23 Harbor safety.
Status: in_force

Each port, in agreement with the United States Coast Guard, state pilots, and other ports in its operating port area, shall adopt guidelines for minimum bottom clearance for each berth and channel, for the movement of vessels, and for radio communications of vessel traffic for all commercial vessels entering and leaving its harbor channels.

History: s. 9, ch. 90-54.