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Fla. Stat. § 255.29 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.29
255.29 Construction contracts; department rules.
Status: in_force

The Department of Management Services shall establish, through the adoption of administrative rules as provided in chapter 120:

(1) Procedures for determining the qualifications and responsibility of potential bidders prior to advertisement for and receipt of bids for building construction contracts, including procedures for the rejection of bidders who are reasonably determined from prior experience to be unqualified or irresponsible to perform the work required by a proposed contract.

(2) Procedures for awarding each state agency construction project to the lowest qualified bidder as well as procedures to be followed in cases in which the Department of Management Services declares a valid emergency to exist which would necessitate the waiver of the rules governing the awarding of state construction contracts to the lowest qualified bidder.

(3) Procedures to govern negotiations for construction contracts and modifications to contract documents when such negotiations are determined by the secretary of the Department of Management Services to be in the best interest of the state.

(4) Procedures for entering into performance-based contracts for the development of public facilities when the Department of Management Services determines the use of such contracts to be in the best interest of the state. The procedures shall include, but are not limited to: (a) Prequalification of bidders; (b) Criteria to be used in developing requests for proposals which may provide for singular responsibility for design and construction, developer flexibility in material selection, construction techniques, and application of state-of-the-art improvements; (c) Accelerated scheduling, including the development of plans, designs, and construction simultaneously; and (d) Evaluation of proposals and award of contracts considering such factors as price, quality, and concept of the proposal.

History: s. 8, ch. 75-243; s. 10, ch. 84-321; s. 184, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 10, ch. 97-100.
Fla. Stat. § 641.438 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part II / Section 641.438
641.438 Genetic information restrictions.
Status: in_force

A prepaid health clinic must comply with the provisions of s. 627.4301.

History: s. 6, ch. 97-182.
Fla. Stat. § 191.014 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 191 / Section 191.014
191.014 District creation and expansion.
Status: in_force

(1) New districts may be created only by the Legislature under s. 189.031.

(2) The boundaries of a district may be modified, extended, or enlarged upon approval or ratification by the Legislature.

History: s. 13, ch. 97-256; s. 2, ch. 2012-16; s. 75, ch. 2014-22.
Fla. Stat. § 155.15 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 155 / Section 155.15
155.15 County hospitals; procuring lands for hospital.
Status: in_force

If the board of hospital trustees and the owners of any property desired by them for hospital purposes, cannot agree as to the price to be paid therefor, they shall report the facts to the board of county commissioners and condemnation proceedings shall be instituted by the said board of county commissioners and prosecuted in the name of the county by the attorney for the county commissioners of such county.

History: s. 12, ch. 20905, 1941.
Fla. Stat. § 634.061 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part I / Section 634.061
634.061 Application for and issuance of license.
Status: in_force

(1) A sworn application for a license as a motor vehicle service agreement company shall be made to and filed with the office on forms as prescribed by the commission and furnished by the office.

(2) In addition to information relative to its qualifications as called for under s. 634.041, the application shall show: (a) The location of the applicant’s home office. (b) The name and residence address of each director, officer, and 10-percent or greater stockholder of the applicant. (c) Other pertinent information as required by the commission or office.

(3) The application when filed shall be accompanied by: (a) If a corporation or partnership, a copy of the applicant’s articles of incorporation or partnership document, if any, certified by the public official having custody of the original and a copy of its bylaws certified by its secretary. (b) A copy of the most recent financial statement of the applicant, verified under the oath of at least two of its principal officers. (c) The license fee as required under s. 634.071.

(4) Upon completion of the application for license, the office shall examine the same and make such further investigation of the applicant as it deems advisable. If it finds that the applicant is qualified therefor under this part, it shall issue to the applicant a license as a motor vehicle service agreement company. If the office does not so find, it shall refuse to issue the license.

History: s. 6, ch. 59-110; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 78-95; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 32, 33, ch. 82-234; ss. 14, 68, ch. 91-106; ss. 5, 20, ch. 93-195; s. 1423, ch. 2003-261; s. 152, ch. 2020-2.
Fla. Stat. § 620.8804 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part II / Section 620.8804
620.8804 Partner’s power to bind partnership after dissolution.
Status: in_force

Subject to s. 620.8805, a partnership is bound by a partner’s act after dissolution which:

(1) Is appropriate for winding up the partnership business; or

(2) Would have bound the partnership under s. 620.8301 before dissolution if any other party to the transaction did not have notice of the dissolution.

History: s. 13, ch. 95-242.
Fla. Stat. § 11.25 — Florida Code / Title III / Chapter 11 / Section 11.25
11.25 Salaries and expenditures not subject to control of executive agencies.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature hereby declares and determines that the employees of the several offices, committees, and other divisions of the Legislature are and shall continue to be groups of employees employed by the Legislature to perform such services as may be provided by law, by rule of the respective house, or directed by the joint committee, whichever is applicable. Such offices, committees and divisions are not agencies of government within the intent of the Legislature as expressed in chapters 216 and 287.

(2) Agencies of the executive branch shall have no power to determine the number or fix the compensation of legislative employees or exercise any manner of control over them. The selection of such employees, the determination of their qualifications and compensation, and the establishment of policies relating to their work, including hours of work, leave, and other matters, shall be the sole prerogative of the Legislature.

History: s. 9, ch. 25369, 1949; ss. 1-4, ch. 29659, 1955; ss. 2, 3, ch. 67-371; s. 18, ch. 68-35; s. 25, ch. 69-52; ss. 31, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 77-104; s. 5, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.
Fla. Stat. § 296.43 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 296 / Part III / Section 296.43
296.43 Purpose; statewide plan.
Status: in_force

(1) PURPOSE. — The purpose of this part is to provide for the establishment of basic standards for the operation of veterans’ adult day health care programs for eligible veterans in need of such services.

(2) STATEWIDE PLAN. — The department shall develop a plan to establish adult day health care facilities across this state to serve veterans and their families. (a) The plan must include: 1. Recommendations for locations that will have the most impact on the veteran population. In making such recommendations, the department shall: a. Provide an evaluation of data, including, but not limited to, veteran population and veteran population demographics. b. Provide an assessment of anticipated veteran needs. 2. Potential state and federal participation. 3. Estimates for the daily cost of running the facilities. 4. Estimates for the daily cost of maintenance and general upkeep of the facilities. 5. Locations of existing potential infrastructure. 6. Potential construction costs. (b) The department shall provide a report detailing the plan required by this subsection to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by November 1, 2025.

History: s. 3, ch. 2023-162; s. 7, ch. 2025-146.
Fla. Stat. § 562.03 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 562 / Section 562.03
562.03 Storage on licensed premises.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any vendor to store or keep any alcoholic beverages in any building or room other than: (a) The building or room shown in the diagram accompanying the vendor’s license application; (b) A building or room approved by the division and located in a county where the vendor has a license; or (c) A building or room approved by the division and used only in conjunction with a catered event operated by an entity with a license issued pursuant to s. 565.02(1)(a)-(f).

(2) This section does not apply to any alcoholic beverages that are intended only for the personal consumption of the vendor, the vendor’s family, or the vendor’s personal guests.

History: s. 6, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(232); s. 1, ch. 57-327; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 72-230; s. 855, ch. 97-103; s. 19, ch. 2021-135.
Fla. Stat. § 421.07 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 421 / Part I / Section 421.07
421.07 Removal of commissioners.
Status: in_force

For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of an authority may be removed by the mayor with the concurrence of the governing body, but a commissioner shall be removed only after he or she shall have been given a copy of the charges at least 10 days prior to the hearing thereon and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In the event of the removal of any commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings thereon, shall be filed in the office of the clerk.

History: s. 7, ch. 17981; 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 7100(3-g); s. 2, ch. 59-413; s. 84, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 380.0669 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 380 / Part I / Section 380.0669
380.0669 State and local government liability on bonds.
Status: in_force

The bonds of the land authority shall not be a debt of the state or of any local government other than the land authority, and neither the state nor any local government other than the land authority shall be liable thereon. Except for revenues specifically designated by this act for use by the land authority, the land authority shall not have the power to pledge the credit, the revenues, or the taxing power of the state or of any local government; and except as provided in this act neither the credit, the revenues, nor the taxing power of the state or of any local government shall be, or shall be deemed to be, pledged to the payment of any bonds of the land authority.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-170; s. 8, ch. 88-164.
Fla. Stat. § 561.41 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 561 / Section 561.41
561.41 Maintenance and designation of principal office by manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters.
Status: in_force

Each licensed manufacturer, distributor, and importer and each registered exporter must have within this state an office designated as its principal office within this state and may maintain branch offices within or without this state. The principal and branch offices of each manufacturer, distributor, and importer within this state must, during regular defined business hours, be kept open for the inspection of authorized employees of the division. Each registered exporter must provide access to authorized employees of the division to all business premises, inventories, and records, including all records of transporters, warehouses, and exporters required by the Federal Government, for the purpose of conducting semiannual audits and inventories.

History: s. 4, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(230); s. 27, ch. 57-420; s. 8, ch. 63-562; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 15, ch. 91-60; s. 82, ch. 2013-18.
Fla. Stat. § 411.223 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 411 / Part II / Section 411.223
411.223 Uniform standards.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall establish a minimum set of procedures for each preschool child who receives preventive health care with state funds. Preventive health care services shall meet the minimum standards established by federal law for the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program and shall provide guidance on screening instruments which are appropriate for identifying health risks and handicapping conditions in preschool children.

(2) Duplicative diagnostic and planning practices shall be eliminated to the extent possible. Diagnostic and other information necessary to provide quality services to high-risk or handicapped children shall be shared among the program offices of the Department of Children and Families, pursuant to the provisions of s. 1002.22.

History: s. 2, ch. 89-379; s. 66, ch. 2000-139; s. 1000, ch. 2002-387; s. 216, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 468.306 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part IV / Section 468.306
468.306 Examinations.
Status: in_force

An applicant for certification as a radiologic technologist, basic X-ray machine operator, or basic X-ray machine operator-podiatric medicine, except an applicant certified pursuant to s. 468.3065, shall be required to pass an examination. An applicant for certification as a specialty technologist shall be certified only in accordance with s. 468.3065. An application for certification as a specialty technologist by examination may not be accepted. In lieu of an examination for a radiologist assistant certificate, the department shall accept a demonstration by the applicant for such a certificate that he or she holds a current certificate or registration as a radiologist assistant granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The department may develop or use examinations for each type of certificate. The department may require an applicant who does not pass an examination after five attempts to complete additional remedial education, as specified by rule of the department, before admitting the applicant to subsequent examinations.

(1) The department may contract with organizations that develop such test examinations. Examinations may be administered by the department or the contracting organization.

(2) Examinations shall be given for each type of certificate at least twice a year at such times and places as the department may determine to be advantageous for applicants.

(3) All examinations must be written and must include positioning, technique, and radiation protection. The department shall pass or fail each applicant on the basis of his or her final grade. The examination for a basic X-ray machine operator must include basic positioning and basic techniques directly related to the skills necessary to safely operate radiographic equipment.

(4) A nonrefundable fee not to exceed $75 plus the actual per applicant cost for purchasing the examination from a national organization shall be charged for any subsequent examination.

History: s. 7, ch. 78-383; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 18, 19, ch. 84-269; s. 6, ch. 88-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 284, ch. 97-103; s. 26, ch. 98-151; s. 58, ch. 99-397; s. 40, ch. 2004-350; s. 5, ch. 2006-139; s. 4, ch. 2012-168.
Fla. Stat. § 180.23 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.23
180.23 Contracts with engineers, attorneys and others; boards.
Status: in_force

Any municipality desiring to construct, maintain or operate any of the utilities described in this chapter, may contract with engineers and attorneys for professional services required for the accomplishment of any or all of the purposes of this chapter; provided, however, that such employment is to be evidenced by written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the employment; provided further, that such municipality may also create such other offices and boards as may be necessary and expedient for carrying out the purposes of this chapter and shall provide suitable and fit compensation for the same.

History: s. 17, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(22).
Fla. Stat. § 112.3217 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part III / Section 112.3217
112.3217 Contingency fees; prohibitions; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) “Contingency fee” means a fee, bonus, commission, or nonmonetary benefit as compensation which is dependent or in any way contingent on the enactment, defeat, modification, or other outcome of any specific executive branch action.

(2) No person may, in whole or in part, pay, give, or receive, or agree to pay, give, or receive, a contingency fee. However, this subsection does not apply to claims bills.

(3) Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. If such person is a lobbyist, the lobbyist shall forfeit any fee, bonus, commission, or profit received in violation of this section and is subject to the penalties set forth in s. 112.3215. When the fee, bonus, commission, or profit is nonmonetary, the fair market value of the benefit shall be used in determining the amount to be forfeited. All forfeited benefits shall be deposited into the Executive Branch Lobby Registration Trust Fund.

(4) Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit any salesperson engaging in legitimate state business on behalf of a company from receiving compensation or commission as part of a bona fide contractual arrangement with that company.

History: s. 7, ch. 93-121; s. 9, ch. 2000-336.
Fla. Stat. § 322.02 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.02
322.02 Legislative intent; administration.
Status: in_force

1 (1) The Legislature finds that over the past several years the department and individual county tax collectors have entered into contracts for the delivery of full and limited driver license services where such contractual relationships best served the public interest through state administration and enforcement and local government implementation. It is the intent of the Legislature that the complete transition of all driver license issuance services to tax collectors who are constitutional officers under s. 1(d), Art. VIII of the State Constitution be completed no later than June 30, 2015. The transition of services to appointed charter county tax collectors may occur on a limited basis as directed by the department.

(2) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is charged with the administration and function of enforcement of this chapter and the administration and enforcement of 49 C.F.R. parts 382-386 and 390-397. The Legislature intends for the state to meet all minimum security standards of the REAL ID Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-13, for driver licenses and identification cards issued by this state. Such action ensures that all state-issued driver licenses and identification cards are available to United States citizens and individuals who are not citizens but who are lawfully present and meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act.

(3) The department shall employ a director, who is charged with the duty of serving as the executive officer of the Division of Motorist Services of the department insofar as the administration of this chapter is concerned. He or she shall be subject to the supervision and direction of the department, and his or her official actions and decisions as executive officer shall be conclusive unless the same are superseded or reversed by the department or by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(4) The department shall have the authority to enter into reciprocal driver license agreements with other jurisdictions within the United States and its territories and possessions and with foreign countries or political entities equivalent to Florida state government within a foreign country.

1 (5) The tax collector in and for his or her county may be designated the exclusive agent of the department to implement and administer the provisions of this chapter as provided by s. 322.135.

(6) The department shall make and adopt rules and regulations for the orderly administration of this chapter.

History: s. 14, ch. 19551, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(628); s. 14, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 1, ch. 63-34; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 78-394; s. 71, ch. 94-306; s. 926, ch. 95-148; s. 1, ch. 2001-156; s. 3, ch. 2010-163; s. 22, ch. 2011-66; s. 3, ch. 2024-151; s. 4, ch. 2025-1; s. 6, ch. 2025-125.
Fla. Stat. § 106.28 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.28
106.28 Limitation of actions.
Status: in_force

Actions for violation of this chapter must be commenced before 2 years have elapsed from the date of the violation.

History: s. 28, ch. 73-128; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; s. 22, ch. 89-256; s. 14, ch. 90-338.
Fla. Stat. § 774.006 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 774 / Part I / Section 774.006
774.006 Adjustment.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2), (3), and (4), the fair market value of total gross assets at the time of a merger or consolidation shall increase annually at a rate equal to the sum of: (a) The prime rate as listed in the first edition of the Wall Street Journal published for each calendar year since the merger or consolidation, unless the prime rate is not published in that edition of the Wall Street Journal, in which case any reasonable determination of the prime rate on the first day of the year may be used; and (b) One percent.

(2) The rate in subsection (1) may not be compounded.

(3) The adjustment of fair market value of total gross assets shall continue as provided under subsection (1) until the date the adjusted value is first exceeded by the cumulative amounts of successor asbestos-related liabilities paid or committed to be paid by or on behalf of the corporation or a predecessor, or by or on behalf of a transferor, after the time of the merger or consolidation for which the fair market value of total gross assets is determined.

(4) No adjustment of the fair market value of total gross assets shall be applied to any liability insurance otherwise included in the definition of total gross assets by s. 774.005(3).

History: s. 6, ch. 2005-269.