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Fla. Stat. § 215.211 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 215 / Section 215.211
215.211 Service charge; elimination or reduction for specified proceeds.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 215.20(1) and former s. 215.20(3), the service charge provided in s. 215.20(1) and former s. 215.20(3), which is deducted from the proceeds of the taxes distributed under ss. 206.606(1), 207.026, 212.0501(6), and 319.32(5), shall be eliminated beginning July 1, 2000.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 215.20(1) and former s. 215.20(3), the service charge provided in s. 215.20(1) and former s. 215.20(3), which is deducted from the proceeds of the taxes distributed under ss. 206.608 and 320.072(4), shall be eliminated beginning July 1, 2001.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 215.20(1), the service charge provided in s. 215.20(1) may not be deducted from the proceeds of the local option fuel tax distributed under s. 336.025(1)(a).

(4) From the revenues derived from s. 336.025(1)(a), an amount equal to 7 percent of those revenues shall be deposited in the State Transportation Trust Fund and used to fund the County Incentive Grant Program and the Small County Outreach Program. Up to 20 percent of such funds shall be used for the purpose of implementing the Small County Outreach Program as provided in this act. Notwithstanding any other laws to the contrary, the requirements of ss. 339.135, 339.155, and 339.175 shall not apply to these funds and programs.

History: ss. 2, 3, 5, ch. 2000-257; s. 4, ch. 2008-114; s. 34, ch. 2010-5.
Fla. Stat. § 499.74 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 499 / Part II / Section 499.74
499.74 Conduct of hearings; review of orders of the department.
Status: in_force

(1) All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120.

(2) All review of orders of the department shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120.

History: ss. 10, 11, ch. 86-133; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 380.08 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 380 / Part I / Section 380.08
380.08 Protection of landowners’ rights.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in this chapter authorizes any governmental agency to adopt a rule or regulation or issue any order that is unduly restrictive or constitutes a taking of property without the payment of full compensation, in violation of the constitutions of this state or of the United States.

(2) If any governmental agency authorized to adopt a rule or regulation or issue any order under this chapter determines that, to achieve the purposes of this chapter, it is in the public interest to acquire the fee simple or lesser interest in any parcel of land, such agency shall so certify to the state land planning agency, the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, and other appropriate governmental agencies. Prior to such agency’s acquiring such land, the seller of the land shall file a statement with the department disclosing, for at least the last 5 years prior to the conveyance of title to the state, all financial transactions concerning the land and all parties having a financial interest in any transaction.

(3) If any governmental agency denies a development permit under this chapter, it shall specify its reasons in writing and indicate any changes in the development proposal that would make it eligible to receive the permit.

History: s. 8, ch. 72-317; s. 2, ch. 75-81; s. 16, ch. 84-330; s. 4, ch. 89-276; s. 15, ch. 92-288; s. 66, ch. 95-143.
Fla. Stat. § 110.1234 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part I / Section 110.1234
110.1234 Health insurance for retirees under the Florida Retirement System; Medicare supplement and fully insured coverage.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Management Services shall solicit competitive bids from state-licensed insurance companies to provide and administer a fully insured Medicare supplement policy for all eligible retirees of a state or local public employer. Such Medicare supplement policy shall meet the provisions of ss. 627.671-627.675. For the purpose of this subsection, “eligible retiree” means any public employee who retired from a state or local public employer who is covered by Medicare, Parts A and B. The department shall authorize one company to offer the Medicare supplement coverage to all eligible retirees. All premiums shall be paid by the retiree.

(2) The Department of Management Services shall solicit competitive bids from state-licensed insurance companies to provide and administer fully insured health insurance coverage for all public employees who retired from a state or local public employer who are not covered by Medicare, Parts A and B. The department may authorize one company to offer such coverage if the proposed benefits and premiums are reasonable. If such coverage is authorized, all premiums shall be paid for by the retiree.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-305; s. 21, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 6, ch. 97-92; s. 10, ch. 99-255.
Fla. Stat. § 196.171 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 196 / Section 196.171
196.171 Homestead exemptions; city officials.
Status: in_force

City tax assessors, or other officials performing such duties, shall be governed by the provisions of these homestead exemption laws.

History: s. 7, ch. 17060, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 897(8); ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55.
Fla. Stat. § 662.134 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 662 / Section 662.134
662.134 Unlawful to advertise services.
Status: in_force

A family trust company, licensed family trust company, or foreign licensed family trust company may not advertise its services to the public.

History: s. 25, ch. 2014-97.
Fla. Stat. § 468.534 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XI / Section 468.534
468.534 Application.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall exempt any client of any employee leasing company, or any leased employee, from any other license requirements of state, local, or federal law. Any employee leased to a client company, who is licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to law, shall be deemed to be an employee of the client company for such licensure purposes, but shall remain an employee of the employee leasing company as specified in chapters 440 and 443.

History: ss. 16, 17, ch. 91-93; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 47, ch. 94-119.
Fla. Stat. § 736.0405 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part IV / Section 736.0405
736.0405 Charitable purposes; enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) A trust may be created for charitable purposes. Charitable purposes include, but are not limited to, the relief of poverty; the advancement of arts, sciences, education, or religion; and the promotion of health, governmental, or municipal purposes.

(2) If the terms of a charitable trust do not indicate a particular charitable purpose or beneficiary, the court may select one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries. The selection must be consistent with the settlor’s intent to the extent such intent can be ascertained.

(3) The settlor of a charitable trust, among others, has standing to enforce the trust. This subsection may not be construed to afford standing to the Attorney General of any other state, or another public officer of another state, with respect to any charitable trust having its principal place of administration in this state.

History: s. 4, ch. 2006-217; s. 3, ch. 2025-18.
Fla. Stat. § 440.591 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 440 / Section 440.591
440.591 Administrative procedure; rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

The department, the Financial Services Commission, and the agency may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon them.

History: s. 46, ch. 90-201; s. 44, ch. 91-1; s. 115, ch. 98-200; s. 55, ch. 2002-194; s. 495, ch. 2003-261; s. 76, ch. 2005-2; s. 8, ch. 2012-135.
Fla. Stat. § 315.09 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 315 / Section 315.09
315.09 Remedies.
Status: in_force

Any holder of bonds issued under the provisions of this law or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by such trust agreement or the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such trust agreement or resolution, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this law or by such trust agreement or resolution to be performed by the unit or by any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging and collecting of rates, rentals and other charges.

History: s. 9, ch. 59-411.
Fla. Stat. § 395.1051 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 395 / Part I / Section 395.1051
395.1051 Duty to notify patients.
Status: in_force

An appropriately trained person designated by each licensed facility shall inform each patient, or an individual identified pursuant to s. 765.401(1), in person about adverse incidents that result in serious harm to the patient. Notification of outcomes of care that result in harm to the patient under this section shall not constitute an acknowledgment or admission of liability, nor can it be introduced as evidence.

History: s. 7, ch. 2003-416.
Fla. Stat. § 425.08 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 425 / Section 425.08
425.08 Bylaws.
Status: in_force

The original bylaws of a cooperative, and the first bylaws for a corporation after the effective date of the conversion thereof into a cooperative, pursuant to s. 425.17, shall be adopted by its board of trustees. Thereafter, bylaws shall be adopted, amended or repealed by its members. The bylaws shall set forth the rights and duties of members and trustees and may contain other provisions for the regulation and management of the affairs of the cooperative not inconsistent with this chapter or with its articles of incorporation.

History: s. 7, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(50).
Fla. Stat. § 627.610 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.610
627.610 Notice of claim.
Status: in_force

(1) The contract shall include the following provision: “Notice of Claim: Written notice of claim must be given within 20 days after a covered loss starts or as soon as reasonably possible. The notice may be given to the insurer at its home office or to the insurer’s agent. Notice should include the name of the insured and the policy number.”

(2) The contract may include the following provision: “If the insured has a disability for which benefits may be payable for at least 2 years, at least once every 6 months after the insured has given notice of claim, the insured must give the insurer notice that the disability has continued. The insured need not do this if legally incapacitated. The first 6 months after any filing of proof by the insured or any payment or denial of a claim by the insurer will not be counted in applying this provision. If the insured delays in giving this notice, the insured’s right to any benefits for the 6 months before the date which the insured gives notice will not be impaired.”

History: s. 553, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 459, 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 402.70 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.70
402.70 Interagency agreement between Department of Health and Department of Children and Families.
Status: in_force

The Department of Health and the Department of Children and Families shall enter into an interagency agreement to ensure coordination and cooperation in identifying client populations, developing service delivery systems, and meeting the needs of the state’s residents. The interagency agreement must address cooperative programmatic issues, rules-development issues, and any other issues that must be resolved to ensure the continued working relationship among the health and family services programs of the two departments.

History: s. 20, ch. 96-403; s. 153, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 718.604 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 718 / Part VI / Section 718.604
718.604 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Roth Act” in memory of Mr. James S. Roth, Director, Division of Florida Land Sales and Condominiums, 1979-1980.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-3.
Fla. Stat. § 106.023 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.023
106.023 Statement of candidate.
Status: in_force

(1) Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after filing the appointment of campaign treasurer and designation of campaign depository, stating that the candidate has read and understands the requirements of this chapter. Such statement shall be provided by the filing officer and shall be in substantially the following form: STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE I, , candidate for the office of , have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of Chapter 106, Florida Statutes. (Signature of candidate) (Date) Willful failure to file this form is a violation of ss. 106.19(1)(c) and 106.25(3), F.S.

(2) The execution and filing of the statement of candidate does not in and of itself create a presumption that any violation of this chapter or chapter 104 is a willful violation.

History: s. 26, ch. 90-315; s. 638, ch. 95-147; s. 15, ch. 2004-252; s. 15, ch. 2008-4; s. 55, ch. 2011-40.
Fla. Stat. § 159.29 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part II / Section 159.29
159.29 Criteria and requirements.
Status: in_force

In undertaking any project pursuant to this part, a local agency shall be guided by and shall observe the following criteria and requirements; however, the determination of the local agency as to compliance with such criteria and requirements shall be final and conclusive:

(1) The project, in the determination of the local agency, is appropriate to the needs and circumstances of, and shall make a significant contribution to the economic growth of, the local agency in which it is to be located; shall provide or preserve gainful employment; shall protect the environment; or shall serve a public purpose by advancing the economic prosperity, the public health, or the general welfare of the state and its people as stated in s. 159.26.

(2) No financing agreement for a project shall be entered into with a party that is not financially responsible and fully capable and willing to fulfill its obligations under the financing agreement, including the obligations to make payments in the amounts and at the times required; to operate, repair, and maintain at its own expense the project leased; and to serve the purposes of this part and such other responsibilities as may be imposed under the financing agreement. In determining the financial responsibility of such party, consideration shall be given to the party’s ratio of current assets to current liabilities; net worth; earning trends; coverage of all fixed charges; the nature of the industry or activity involved; its inherent stability; any guarantee of the obligations by some other financially responsible corporation, firm, or person; and other factors determinative of the capability of the party, financially and otherwise, to fulfill its obligations consistently with the purposes of this part.

(3) The local agency in which the project is to be located will be able to cope satisfactorily with the impact of such project and will be able to provide, or cause to be provided when needed, the public facilities, including utilities and public services, that will be necessary for the construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of the project and on account of any increases in population or other circumstances resulting therefrom.

(4) Adequate provision shall be made for the operation, repair, and maintenance of the project at the expense of the lessee and for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds.

(5) The costs to be paid from the proceeds of the bonds shall be costs of a project within the meaning of this part, or, when applicable, part III or part V of this chapter, except for payments included in the purposes for which revenue refunding bonds may be issued under this part.

History: s. 5, ch. 69-104; s. 4, ch. 80-287.
Fla. Stat. § 817.32 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.32
817.32 Fraudulent operation of coin-operated devices.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall operate or cause to be operated, or who shall attempt to operate, or attempt to cause to be operated, any automatic vending machine, slot machine, coinbox telephone, or other receptacle designed to receive lawful coin of the United States in connection with the sale, use or enjoyment of property or service, by means of a slug or any false, counterfeited, mutilated, sweated, or foreign coin, or by any means, method, trick, or device whatsoever not lawfully authorized by the owner, lessee, or licensee of such machine, coinbox telephone or receptacle, or who shall take, obtain or receive from or in connection with any automatic vending machine, slot machine, coinbox telephone or other receptacle designed to receive lawful coin of the United States in connection with the sale, use, or enjoyment of property or service, any goods, wares, merchandise, gas, electric current, article of value, or the use or enjoyment of any telephone or telegraph facilities or service, or of any musical instrument, phonograph, or other property, without depositing in and surrendering to such machine, coinbox telephone or receptacle lawful coin of the United States to the amount required therefor by the owner, lessee, or licensee of such machine, coinbox telephone or receptacle, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 12267, 1927; CGL 7313; s. 864, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 166.032 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 166 / Part I / Section 166.032
166.032 Electors.
Status: in_force

Any person who is a resident of a municipality, who has qualified as an elector of this state, and who registers in the manner prescribed by general law and ordinance of the municipality shall be a qualified elector of the municipality.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-129.
Fla. Stat. § 1009.94 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1009 / Part III / Section 1009.94
1009.94 Student financial assistance database.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Education shall design and maintain a student financial assistance database that can be used to support all aspects of the administration and delivery of state-funded student financial aid. In addition, the database must have the capability of providing policymakers with comprehensive information regarding the various financial assistance programs available to students attending Florida postsecondary education institutions.

(2) For purposes of this section, financial assistance includes: (a) For all students, any scholarship, grant, loan, fee waiver, tuition assistance payment, or other form of compensation provided from state or federal funds. (b) For students attending public institutions, any scholarship, grant, loan, fee waiver, tuition assistance payment, or other form of compensation supported by institutional funds. (c) Any financial assistance provided under s. 1009.50, s. 1009.505, s. 1009.51, s. 1009.52, s. 1009.53, s. 1009.55, s. 1009.60, s. 1009.62, s. 1009.70, s. 1009.701, s. 1009.72, s. 1009.73, s. 1009.74, s. 1009.77, or s. 1009.89.

(3) The database must include records on any student receiving any form of financial assistance as described in subsection (2). Each institution participating in any state financial assistance program shall annually report such information to the Department of Education, by the date and in a format prescribed by the department and consistent with the provisions of s. 1002.225, the eligible students to whom financial assistance is disbursed each academic term, the eligibility requirements for recipients, and the aggregate demographics of recipients.

History: s. 477, ch. 2002-387; s. 27, ch. 2009-60; s. 7, ch. 2009-239; s. 35, ch. 2010-70; s. 16, ch. 2011-37; s. 59, ch. 2013-35; s. 85, ch. 2014-39; s. 6, ch. 2021-46.
Fla. Stat. § 250.29 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.29
250.29 Duty of officer receiving order to provide emergency aid to civil authority; penalty for failure to comply.
Status: in_force

Any officer receiving an order to provide emergency aid to a civil authority shall immediately notify the personnel under his or her command, and as soon as the troops can be assembled, proceed to the duty site. If responding to a civil disturbance, the officer, or the sheriff of the county or other law enforcement officer accompanying the officer, shall warn all such persons to desist and disperse and shall use the force necessary to restore peace and overcome resistance. Any officer who fails to comply with this section and any officer or enlisted person who is notified by his or her commanding officer and who fails to obey such order, unless prevented by physical disability, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and may also be punished as a court-martial directs.

History: s. 33, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2045, 8124; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 145, ch. 71-136; s. 6, ch. 91-139; s. 106, ch. 95-148; s. 24, ch. 2003-68.
Fla. Stat. § 568.14 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 568 / Section 568.14
568.14 Division vested with enforcing powers.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter the division shall exercise and perform all powers and duties vested in the several sheriffs and their deputies in the state under the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 13A, ch. 18016, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 7648(23); ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 32, ch. 79-11.
Fla. Stat. § 794.052 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 794 / Section 794.052
794.052 Sexual battery; notification of victim’s rights and services.
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged sexual battery shall: (a) Assist the victim in obtaining medical treatment, if medical treatment is necessary as a result of the alleged incident, a forensic examination, and advocacy and crisis-intervention services from a certified rape crisis center and provide or arrange for transportation to the appropriate facility. (b) Advise the victim that he or she may contact a certified rape crisis center from which the victim may receive services. (c) Prior to submitting a final report, permit the victim to review the final report and provide a statement as to the accuracy of the final report.

(2) The law enforcement officer shall give the victim immediate notice of the legal rights and remedies available to a victim on a standard form developed and distributed by the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence in conjunction with the Department of Law Enforcement. The notice must include the resource listing, including telephone number, for the area certified rape crisis center as designated by the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence.

History: s. 1, ch. 2009-184; s. 7, ch. 2011-220.
Fla. Stat. § 655.942 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 655 / Section 655.942
655.942 Standards of conduct; institutions.
Status: in_force

(1) A financial institution that is licensed or authorized to do business pursuant to the financial institutions codes, or its officers, directors, or employees may not make or grant any loan or gratuity to any employee of the office who has authority to examine or otherwise supervise such financial institution.

(2) A financial institution which violates this section shall be subject to penalties as provided in s. 655.041.

History: s. 71, ch. 92-303; s. 32, ch. 99-155; s. 1735, ch. 2003-261.