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Fla. Stat. § 548.058 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 548 / Section 548.058
548.058 Sham or collusive contest prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall knowingly conduct, participate in, or be connected with a match which is represented to be a contest if one or both of the participants does not use her or his best efforts and skill or does not strive earnestly to win; if the result thereof has been prearranged; or if either participant does not use, or is prevented from using, her or his best efforts and skill as a result of coercion, bribery, duress, threats, reward or promise thereof, physical incapacity or disability, suggestion or agreement, or any other improper or unlawful means.

(2) If a licensee has knowledge of an act prohibited by subsection (1), the licensee shall immediately report such knowledge to the commission. The report shall be in writing or, if oral, shall be immediately reduced to writing and shall contain all of licensee’s reasons for the conclusions set forth in her or his report.

(3) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-246; s. 140, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 775, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 399.18 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 399 / Section 399.18
399.18 Online services account.
Status: in_force

(1) A certified elevator inspector, certified elevator technician, or registered elevator company; a person or entity seeking to become certified or registered as such; a person who has been issued an elevator certificate of competency; a person who is seeking such certificate; a person or entity who has been issued an elevator certificate of operation; and a person or entity who is seeking such a certificate must create and maintain an online account with the division and provide an e-mail address to the division to function as the primary means of contact for all communication from the division. Each person or entity is responsible for maintaining accurate contact information on file with the division.

(2) The division shall adopt rules to implement this section.

History: s. 6, ch. 2024-178.
Fla. Stat. § 628.520 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part I / Section 628.520
628.520 Change of domicile of a foreign insurer.
Status: in_force

Any insurer which is organized under the laws of any other state for the purpose of writing insurance may become a domestic insurer by complying with all of the requirements of law relative to the organization and licensing of a domestic insurer of the same type and by designating its principal place of business at a place in this state upon approval by the office. Such domestic insurer shall be entitled to like certificates and licenses to transact business in this state and shall be subject to the authority and jurisdiction of this state.

History: s. 7, ch. 85-214; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 75, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1290, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 574.07 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 574 / Section 574.07
574.07 Revocation of licenses.
Status: in_force

If any warehouseman shall hold a sale prior to the date determined by the department, the license of that warehouseman shall be revoked and shall not be reinstated or reissued in that calendar year. The revocation of license as provided herein shall be in addition to the penalty for the violation of the provisions of this act.

History: s. 6, ch. 59-154; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 72-188; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 83-9; s. 1, ch. 93-6.
Fla. Stat. § 489.144 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part I / Section 489.144
489.144 Investment of the fund.
Status: in_force

The funds in the recovery fund may be invested by the Chief Financial Officer under the same limitations as apply to the investment of other state funds, and the interest earned thereon shall be deposited to the credit of the recovery fund and shall be available for the same purposes as other moneys deposited in the recovery fund.

History: s. 21, ch. 93-166; s. 509, ch. 2003-261; s. 8, ch. 2004-84.
Fla. Stat. § 585.40 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 585 / Part II / Section 585.40
585.40 Violation of quarantine regulations.
Status: in_force

Whenever the department issues a quarantine, it shall be unlawful for any person, while such quarantine exists, to take, drive, or transport any animal into or out of such quarantined premise without permission of the State Veterinarian.

History: s. 17, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 5553; s. 5, ch. 8508, 1921; CGL 7739; s. 30, ch. 59-457; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 606, ch. 71-136; s. 31, ch. 90-321.
Fla. Stat. § 509.281 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 509 / Part I / Section 509.281
509.281 Prosecution for violation; duty of state attorney; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The division or an agent of the division, upon ascertaining by inspection that any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment is being operated contrary to the provisions of this chapter, shall make complaint and cause the arrest of the violator, and the state attorney, upon request of the division or agent, shall prepare all necessary papers and conduct the prosecution. The division shall proceed in the courts by mandamus or injunction whenever such proceedings may be necessary to the proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, of the rules adopted pursuant hereto, or of orders of the division.

(2) Any operator who obstructs or hinders any agent of the division in the proper discharge of the agent’s duties; who fails, neglects, or refuses to obtain a license or pay the license fee required by law; or who fails or refuses to perform any duty imposed upon it by law or rule is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each day that such establishment is operated in violation of law or rule is a separate offense.

History: s. 11, ch. 6952, 1915; RGS 2131; CGL 3360; s. 9, ch. 29821, 1955; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 481, ch. 71-136; s. 21, ch. 73-325; s. 26, ch. 73-334; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 23, 39, 42, ch. 79-240; ss. 3, 4, ch. 81-161; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 30, 51, 52, ch. 90-339; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 673, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 401.26 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part III / Section 401.26
401.26 Vehicle permits for basic life support and advanced life support services.
Status: in_force

(1) Every licensee shall possess a valid permit for each transport vehicle, advanced life support nontransport vehicle, and aircraft in use. Applications for such permits shall be made upon forms prescribed by the department. The licensee shall provide documentation that each vehicle for which a permit is sought meets the appropriate requirements for a basic life support or advanced life support service vehicle, whichever is applicable, as specified by rule of the department. A permit is not required for an advanced life support nontransport vehicle that is intended to be used for scene supervision, incident command, or the augmentation of supplies.

(2) To receive a valid permit, the applicant must submit a completed application form for each vehicle or aircraft for which a permit is desired, pay the appropriate fees established as provided in s. 401.34, and provide documentation that each vehicle or aircraft meets the following requirements as established by rule of the department; the vehicle or aircraft must: (a) Be furnished with essential medical supplies and equipment which is in good working order. (b) Meet appropriate standards for design and construction. (c) Be equipped with an appropriate communication system. (d) Meet appropriate safety standards. (e) Meet sanitation and maintenance standards. (f) Be insured for an appropriate sum against injuries to or the death of any person arising out of an accident.

(3) The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a permit if it determines that the vehicle, aircraft, or equipment fails to meet the requirements specified in this part or in the rules of the department.

(4) A permit issued in accordance with this section will expire automatically concurrent with the service license.

(5) In order to renew a vehicle or aircraft permit issued pursuant to this part, the applicant must: (a) Submit a renewal application. Such application must be received by the department not more than 90 days or less than 30 days prior to the expiration of the permit. (b) Submit the appropriate fee or fees, established as provided in s. 401.34. (c) Provide documentation that current standards for issuance of a permit are met.

(6) The department shall establish criteria and time limits for substitution of permitted vehicles that are out of service for maintenance purposes.

(7) The department shall adopt and enforce rules necessary to administer this section.

History: s. 6, ch. 73-126; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 250, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 19, ch. 78-95; ss. 7, 10, ch. 79-280; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 9, 24, 25, ch. 82-402; s. 13, ch. 83-196; s. 56, ch. 83-218; s. 8, ch. 84-317; s. 58, ch. 86-220; ss. 7, 36, ch. 92-78; s. 19, ch. 98-151.
Fla. Stat. § 7.08 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.08
7.08 Charlotte County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Charlotte County are as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of township forty south, range twenty-seven east; thence south on range line dividing ranges twenty-seven and twenty-eight east, to the township line dividing townships forty-two and forty-three south, and Lee County; thence west on said township line to the waters of the Gulf of America; thence northerly and westerly along said Gulf of America, including the waters of said gulf within the jurisdiction of the State of Florida, to the intersection therewith of the township line dividing townships forty and forty-one south; thence east on said township line to the southeast corner of township forty south, range twenty east; thence north on the range line dividing ranges twenty and twenty-one east to the northwest corner of township forty south, range twenty-one east; thence east on township line dividing townships thirty-nine and forty south to the place of beginning.

History: s. 3, ch. 3770, 1887; s. 1, ch. 8513, 1921; CGL 62; s. 2, ch. 2025-8.
Fla. Stat. § 255.21 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.21
255.21 Special facilities for physically disabled.
Status: in_force

Any building or facility intended for use by the general public which, in whole or in part, is constructed or altered or operated as a lessee, by or on behalf of the state or any political subdivision, municipality, or special district thereof or any public administrative board or authority of the state shall, with respect to the altered or newly constructed or leased portion of such building or facility, comply with standards and specifications established by part II of chapter 553.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-493; s. 1, ch. 72-281; s. 1, ch. 73-255; s. 82, ch. 77-104; s. 1, ch. 78-166; s. 7, ch. 89-97; s. 177, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 16, ch. 97-296; s. 135, ch. 2000-141; s. 37, ch. 2001-186; s. 6, ch. 2001-372; s. 26, ch. 2012-5.
Fla. Stat. § 550.475 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 550 / Section 550.475
550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders.
Status: in_force

Holders of valid pari-mutuel permits for the conduct of any pari-mutuel wagering in this state are entitled to lease any and all of their facilities to any other holder of a same class valid pari-mutuel permit, when located within a 35-mile radius of each other; and such lessee is entitled to a permit and license to conduct intertrack wagering and operate its race meet or jai alai games at the leased premises.

History: s. 43, ch. 92-348; s. 13, ch. 96-364; s. 16, ch. 2000-354; s. 25, ch. 2021-271.
Fla. Stat. § 626.201 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part I / Section 626.201
626.201 Investigation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department or office may propound any reasonable interrogatories in addition to those contained in the application, to any applicant for license or appointment, or on any renewal, reinstatement, or continuation thereof, relating to the applicant’s qualifications, residence, prospective place of business, and any other matter which, in the opinion of the department or office, is deemed necessary or advisable for the protection of the public and to ascertain the applicant’s qualifications.

(2) The department or office may, upon completion of the application, make such further investigation as it may deem advisable of the applicant’s character, experience, background, and fitness for the license or appointment. Such an inquiry or investigation shall be in addition to any examination required to be taken by the applicant as hereinafter in this chapter provided.

(3) An inquiry or investigation of the applicant’s qualifications, character, experience, background, and fitness must include submission of the applicant’s fingerprints, in accordance with s. 626.171(4), to the Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and consideration of any state criminal records, federal criminal records, or local criminal records obtained from these agencies or from local law enforcement agencies.

(4) The expiration, nonrenewal, or surrender of a license under this chapter does not eliminate jurisdiction of the department or office to investigate and prosecute for a violation committed by the licensee while licensed under this chapter. The prosecution of any matter may be initiated or continued notwithstanding the withdrawal of a complaint.

History: s. 199, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 164(1st), 217, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 19, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 216, ch. 97-102; s. 12, ch. 98-199; s. 915, ch. 2003-261; s. 26, ch. 2003-267; s. 19, ch. 2003-281; s. 36, ch. 2004-297; s. 31, ch. 2022-138.
Fla. Stat. § 401.281 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part III / Section 401.281
401.281 Drivers.
Status: in_force

(1) Each licensee is responsible for assuring that its vehicles are driven only by trained, experienced, and otherwise qualified personnel. The licensee must, at a minimum, document that each of its drivers: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Certifies under oath that he or she is not addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance; (c) Certifies under oath that he or she is free from any physical or mental defect or disease that might impair his or her ability to drive an ambulance; (d) Upon initial designation as a driver, has not, within the past 3 years, been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and has not had a driver license suspended under the point system provided for in chapter 322; (e) Possesses a valid driver license issued under chapter 322, is trained in the safe operation of emergency vehicles, and has completed an emergency vehicle operator’s course or the reasonable equivalent as approved by the department; however, this paragraph applies only to a driver of a land vehicle; (f) Possesses a valid American Red Cross or National Safety Council standard first aid course card or its equivalent; and (g) Possesses a valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation card.

(2) The department shall periodically inspect licensees for verification of compliance with this section. Services that are unable to verify compliance are subject to disciplinary action as provided in this part.

History: ss. 11, 25, ch. 82-402; ss. 8, 13, ch. 83-196; s. 10, ch. 84-317; s. 60, ch. 86-220; s. 56, ch. 89-282; ss. 10, 36, ch. 92-78; s. 796, ch. 95-148; s. 2, ch. 2009-181.
Fla. Stat. § 348.50 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 348 / Part II / Section 348.50
348.50 Title of law.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority Law.”

History: s. 1, ch. 63-447.
Fla. Stat. § 373.576 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part V / Section 373.576
373.576 Sale of bonds.
Status: in_force

All of said bonds shall be executed and delivered to the treasurer of said district, who shall sell the same in such quantities and at such rates as the board may deem necessary to meet the payments for the works and improvements in the district. Said bonds shall not be sold for less than 95 cents on the dollar, with accrued interest.

History: s. 39, ch. 25209, 1949; s. 25, ch. 73-190.
Fla. Stat. § 257.25 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 257 / Section 257.25
257.25 Free library service.
Status: in_force

Free library service shall constitute as a minimum the free lending of library materials that are made available for circulation and the free provision of reference and information services.

History: s. 13, ch. 61-402; s. 7, ch. 83-24.
Fla. Stat. § 413.041 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part I / Section 413.041
413.041 Eligible blind persons; placement in vending facilities in public places.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of assisting blind persons to become self-supporting, the Division of Blind Services is hereby authorized to carry on activities to promote the employment of eligible blind persons, including the licensing and establishment of such persons as operators of vending facilities on public property. The division may cooperate with any agency of the Federal Government in the furtherance of the provisions of the Act of Congress entitled “An Act to authorize the operation of stands in federal buildings by blind persons, to enlarge the economic opportunities of the blind and for other purposes,” Pub. L. No. 732, 74th Congress, and the division may cooperate in the furtherance of the provisions of any other act of Congress providing for the rehabilitation of the blind which is now in effect or is hereafter enacted by Congress.

History: s. 1, ch. 22681, 1945; ss. 21, 34, ch. 26937, 1951; s. 2, ch. 61-210; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 292, ch. 77-147; s. 8, ch. 77-259; s. 9, ch. 2004-331.
Fla. Stat. § 427.0157 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 427 / Part I / Section 427.0157
427.0157 Coordinating boards; powers and duties.
Status: in_force

The purpose of each coordinating board is to develop local service needs and to provide information, advice, and direction to the community transportation coordinators on the coordination of services to be provided to the transportation disadvantaged. The commission shall, by rule, establish the membership of coordinating boards. The members of each board shall be appointed by the metropolitan planning organization or designated official planning agency. The appointing authority shall provide each board with sufficient staff support and resources to enable the board to fulfill its responsibilities under this section. Each board shall meet at least quarterly and shall:

(1) Review and approve the coordinated community transportation disadvantaged service plan, including the memorandum of agreement, prior to submittal to the commission;

(2) Evaluate services provided in meeting the approved plan;

(3) In cooperation with the community transportation coordinator, review and provide recommendations to the commission on funding applications affecting the transportation disadvantaged;

(4) Assist the community transportation coordinator in establishing eligibility guidelines and priorities with regard to the recipients of nonsponsored transportation disadvantaged services that are purchased with Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund moneys.

(5) Review the coordination strategies of service provision to the transportation disadvantaged in the designated service area; and

(6) Evaluate multicounty or regional transportation opportunities.

(7) Work cooperatively with local workforce development boards established in chapter 445 to provide assistance in the development of innovative transportation services for participants in the welfare transition program.

History: ss. 7, 14, ch. 89-376; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 86, ch. 92-152; s. 19, ch. 98-57; s. 104, ch. 2000-165; s. 8, ch. 2008-203; s. 23, ch. 2016-216.
Fla. Stat. § 285.17 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 285 / Part I / Section 285.17
285.17 Special improvement districts; Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes.
Status: in_force

There is hereby created a special improvement district for each of the areas contained within the reservations set aside for the Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes, respectively, and also within the area leased to the Miccosukee Tribe pursuant to the actions of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund on April 8, 1981.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-175; s. 4, ch. 81-204.
Fla. Stat. § 671.103 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 671 / Part I / Section 671.103
671.103 Supplementary general principles of law applicable.
Status: in_force

Unless displaced by the particular provisions of this code, the principles of law and equity, including the law merchant and the law relative to capacity to contract, principal and agent, estoppel, fraud, misrepresentation, duress, coercion, mistake, bankruptcy, or other validating or invalidating cause shall supplement its provisions.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 388.341 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 388 / Section 388.341
388.341 Reports of expenditures and accomplishments.
Status: in_force

Each program receiving state aid under this chapter shall within 30 days after the end of each month submit to the department a monthly report for the preceding month of expenditures from all funds for arthropod control, and each program participating under this chapter shall provide such reports of activities and accomplishments as may be required by the department.

History: s. 2, ch. 59-195; s. 1, ch. 63-236; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 168, ch. 77-147; s. 13, ch. 92-203; s. 22, ch. 2025-22.
Fla. Stat. § 626.846 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part V / Section 626.846
626.846 Probation.
Status: in_force

(1) If the department finds that one or more grounds exist for the suspension of, revocation of, or refusal to renew or continue any license or appointment issued under this act, the department may, except when an administrative fine is not permissible under s. 626.8457 or when such suspension, revocation, or refusal is mandatory, in lieu of such suspension, revocation, or refusal, or in connection with any administrative monetary penalty imposed under s. 626.8457, place the offending licensee or appointee on probation for a period not to exceed 2 years, as specified by the department in its order.

(2) As a condition to such probation or in connection therewith, the department may specify in its order reasonable terms and conditions to be fulfilled by the probationer during the probation period. If during the probation period the department has good cause to believe that the probationer has violated such terms and conditions, or any of them, it shall forthwith suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew or continue the license or appointment of the probationer, as upon the original ground or grounds referred to in subsection (1), by its order given to the licensee and title insurer without the necessity of further advance notice, hearing, or procedure.

History: s. 19, ch. 85-185; s. 1, ch. 86-286; s. 132, ch. 90-363; s. 114, ch. 92-318.