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Fla. Stat. § 672.703 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VII / Section 672.703
672.703 Seller’s remedies in general.
Status: in_force

Where the buyer wrongfully rejects or revokes acceptance of goods or fails to make a payment due on or before delivery or repudiates with respect to a part or the whole, then with respect to any goods directly affected and, if the breach is of the whole contract (s. 672.612), then also with respect to the whole undelivered balance, the aggrieved seller may:

(1) Withhold delivery of such goods;

(2) Stop delivery by any bailee as hereafter provided (s. 672.705);

(3) Proceed under the next section respecting goods still unidentified to the contract;

(4) Resell and recover damages as hereafter provided (s. 672.706);

(5) Recover damages for nonacceptance (s. 672.708) or in a proper case the price (s. 672.709);

(6) Cancel.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 205.162 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 205 / Section 205.162
205.162 Exemption allowed certain disabled persons, the aged, and widows with minor dependents.
Status: in_force

(1) All disabled persons physically incapable of manual labor, widows with minor dependents, and persons 65 years of age or older, with not more than one employee or helper, and who use their own capital only, not in excess of $1,000, may engage in any business or occupation in counties in which they live without being required to pay a business tax. The exemption provided by this section shall be allowed only upon the certificate of the county physician, or other reputable physician, that the applicant claiming the exemption is disabled, the nature and extent of the disability being specified therein, and in case the exemption is claimed by a widow with minor dependents, or a person over 65 years of age, proof of the right to the exemption shall be made. Any person entitled to the exemption provided by this section shall, upon application and furnishing of the necessary proof as aforesaid, be issued a receipt which shall have plainly stamped or written across the face thereof the fact that it is issued under this section, and the reason for the exemption shall be written thereon.

(2) Neither this nor any other law exempts any person from the payment of any amount required by law for the issuance of a license to sell intoxicating liquors or malt and vinous beverages.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-433; s. 1, ch. 85-159; s. 19, ch. 2006-152.
Fla. Stat. § 624.426 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part III / Section 624.426
624.426 Exceptions to countersignature law.
Status: in_force

Section 624.425 does not apply to:

(1) Contracts of reinsurance.

(2) Policies of insurance on the rolling stock of railroad companies doing a general freight and passenger business.

(3) United States Customs surety bonds that are issued by a corporate surety approved by the United States Department of Treasury and that name the United States as the beneficiary.

(4) Policies of insurance issued by insurers whose agents represent only one company or group of companies under common ownership if a company within one group is transferring policies to another company within the same group and the agent of record remains the same.

(5) Policies of insurance issued by insurers whose agents represent, as to property, casualty, and surety insurance, only one company or group of companies under common ownership and for which the application has been lawfully submitted to the insurer.

History: s. 70, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 64, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 57, ch. 97-278; s. 88, ch. 98-199; s. 1, ch. 2000-192; s. 2, ch. 2004-374; s. 116, ch. 2005-2.
Fla. Stat. § 159.01 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part I / Section 159.01
159.01 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Revenue Bond Act of 1953.”

History: s. 1, ch. 28045, 1953.
Fla. Stat. § 526.53 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 526 / Part II / Section 526.53
526.53 Enforcement; inspection and analysis, stop-sale and disposition, regulations.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall enforce this part through the department, and may sample, inspect, analyze, and test any brake fluid manufactured, packed, or sold within this state. Collected samples must be analyzed by the department. The certificate of analysis by the department shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein in any legal proceeding in this state. The department has free access during business hours to all premises, buildings, vehicles, cars, or vessels used in the manufacture, packing, storage, sale, or transportation of brake fluid, and may open any box, carton, parcel, or container of brake fluid and take samples for inspection and analysis or for evidence.

(2)(a) If any brake fluid is sold in violation of any of the provisions of this part, all such brake fluid of the same brand name shall be placed under a stop-sale order by the department by serving the owner of the brand name, the distributor, or other entity responsible for selling or distributing the product in this state with the stop-sale order. The department shall withdraw its stop-sale order upon the removal of the violation or upon voluntary destruction of the product, or other disposal approved by the department, under the supervision of the department. (b) In addition to being subject to the stop-sale procedures, unregistered brake fluid shall be held by the department or its representative, at a place to be designated in the stop-sale order, until properly registered and released in writing by the department or its representative. If application has not been made for registration of such product within 30 days after issue of the stop-sale order, the department or, with the consent of the department, the representative may give the product that meets legal specifications to any tax-supported institution or agency of the state. If application has not been made for registration of the product within 30 days after issuance of the stop-order sale and the product fails to meet legal specifications, the product may be disposed of as authorized by rule of the department.

(3) Any brake fluid which becomes the subject of a court proceeding shall be disposed of by order of the court.

(4) The department may adopt and enforce such rules as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this part.

(5) No labeling relating to any brake fluid shall contain any statement that the brake fluid has been approved by the department. However, a statement that the brake fluid has been registered by the department may be included in such labeling.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-390; s. 1, ch. 71-118; s. 80, ch. 92-291; s. 31, ch. 2012-67; s. 17, ch. 2018-84.
Fla. Stat. § 683.24 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 683 / Section 683.24
683.24 Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Day.
Status: in_force

February 6th of each year is designated Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Day.

History: s. 25, ch. 2000-163; s. 66, ch. 2000-318; s. 28, ch. 2000-367.
Fla. Stat. § 684.0042 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 684 / Section 684.0042
684.0042 Form and contents of award.
Status: in_force

(1) The award shall be made in writing and shall be signed by the arbitrator or arbitrators. In arbitral proceedings having more than one arbitrator, the signatures of the majority of all members of the arbitral tribunal shall suffice, if the reason for any omitted signature is stated.

(2) The award shall state the reasons upon which it is based, unless the parties have agreed that no reasons are to be given or the award is an award on agreed terms under s. 684.0041.

(3) The award shall state its date and the place of arbitration as determined pursuant to s. 684.0031(1). The award shall be deemed to have been made at that place.

(4) After the award is made, a copy signed by the arbitrators pursuant to subsection (1) shall be delivered to each party.

History: s. 43, ch. 2010-60.
Fla. Stat. § 410.032 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 410 / Section 410.032
410.032 Definitions; ss. 410.031-410.036.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 410.031-410.036:

(1) “Department” means the Department of Children and Families.

(2) “Disabled adult” means any person at least 18 years of age, but under 60 years of age, who is not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who has one or more permanent physical or mental limitations that restrict his or her ability to perform the normal activities of daily living and impede his or her capacity to live independently.

(3) “Home care for disabled adults” means a full-time, family-type living arrangement in a private home under which a person or group of persons provides, on a nonprofit basis, basic services of maintenance and supervision, and any necessary specialized services as are needed, for three or fewer disabled adults.

History: s. 14, ch. 77-336; s. 18, ch. 78-433; s. 106, ch. 79-164; s. 12, ch. 88-350; s. 72, ch. 95-418; s. 124, ch. 97-101; s. 49, ch. 97-103; s. 213, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 339.24 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 339 / Section 339.24
339.24 Beautification of state transportation facilities.
Status: in_force

The department shall plan a statewide beautification program for state transportation facilities and shall only expend funds for such program as specifically appropriated by the Legislature. A state beautification project grant requested under this section may not be initiated or funded until a maintenance agreement has been executed between the department and the appropriate local governmental entity. Beautification activities undertaken under this section are recognized by the Legislature as contributing to the prevention of litter.

History: s. 155, ch. 29965, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 73-189; s. 101, ch. 77-104; s. 56, ch. 78-95; s. 43, ch. 83-3; s. 220, ch. 84-309; s. 2, ch. 87-131; s. 37, ch. 93-207.
Fla. Stat. § 270.26 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 270 / Section 270.26
270.26 Lands to which sections do not apply.
Status: in_force

The provisions of ss. 270.22-270.25 shall not apply to any lands, title to which has vested or which may vest in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund through any law foreclosing the lien for taxes until all such liens shall have been satisfied as provided by law.

History: s. 5, ch. 17272, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(16); s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 24.1211 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 24 / Section 24.1211
24.1211 Maturity of public school construction bonds issued pursuant to ch. 97-384.
Status: in_force

After considering relevant factors in providing the most cost-effective plan for financing public school construction and in order to minimize amounts paid in interest on lottery revenue bonds issued pursuant to chapter 97-384, Laws of Florida, it is desirable that the final maturity of any such bonds not exceed 20 years, even though such limitation on maturity may require an increase in the maximum annual appropriation to reach the desired level of funding for public school construction.

History: s. 14, ch. 98-47.
Fla. Stat. § 413.012 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part I / Section 413.012
413.012 Confidential records disclosure prohibited; exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) All records furnished to the Division of Blind Services in connection with state or local vocational rehabilitation programs and containing information as to personal facts about applicants or clients given or made available to the state or local vocational rehabilitation agency or its representatives or employees in the course of the administration of the program, including lists of names and addresses and records of evaluations of clients, are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).

(2) It is unlawful for any person to disclose, authorize the disclosure, solicit, receive, or make use of any list of names and addresses or any record containing any information set forth in subsection (1) and maintained in the division. The prohibition provided for in this subsection shall not apply to the use of such information for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program or with the monthly dispatch to the Division of Motorist Services of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of the name in full, place and date of birth, sex, social security number, and resident address of individuals with central visual acuity 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting glasses, or a disqualifying field defect in which the peripheral field has contracted to such an extent that the widest diameter or visual field subtends an angular distance no greater than 20 degrees. When requested in writing by an applicant or client, or her or his representative, the Division of Blind Services shall release confidential information to the applicant or client or her or his representative.

(3) Any person who violates a provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-507; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 71-41; s. 356, ch. 71-136; s. 289, ch. 77-147; s. 3, ch. 77-259; s. 173, ch. 79-400; s. 2, ch. 91-12; s. 77, ch. 91-224; s. 264, ch. 96-406; s. 1029, ch. 97-103; s. 29, ch. 2011-66.
Fla. Stat. § 421.47 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 421 / Part I / Section 421.47
421.47 Contracts and undertakings of housing authorities validated.
Status: in_force

All contracts, agreements, obligations, and undertakings of such housing authorities heretofore entered into relating to financing or aiding in the development, construction, maintenance, or operation of any housing project or projects or to obtaining aid therefor from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, loan and annual contributions contracts and leases with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, agreements with municipalities or other public bodies, including those which are pledged or authorized to be pledged for the protection of the holders of any notes or bonds issued by such housing authorities or which are otherwise made a part of the contract with such holders of notes or bonds, relating to cooperation and contributions in aid of housing projects, payments, if any, in lieu of taxes, furnishing of municipal services and facilities, and the elimination of unsafe and insanitary dwellings, and contracts for the construction of housing projects, together with all proceedings, acts, and things heretofore undertaken, performed, or done with reference thereto, are hereby validated, ratified, confirmed, approved, and declared legal in all respects, notwithstanding any defect or irregularity therein or any want of statutory authority.

History: s. 2, ch. 20222, 1941; s. 9, ch. 78-165.
Fla. Stat. § 290.0401 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 290 / Section 290.0401
290.0401 Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act; short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 290.0401-290.048 may be cited as the “Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 83-205; s. 36, ch. 2012-5.
Fla. Stat. § 116.15 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 116 / Section 116.15
116.15 Penalty for violation of ss. 116.13 and 116.14.
Status: in_force

Any violation of ss. 116.13 and 116.14 shall constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.

History: s. 3, ch. 4181, 1893; GS 3495; RGS 5375; CGL 7509; s. 68, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 319.1414 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 319 / Section 319.1414
319.1414 Department-authorized private rebuilt inspection providers; investigations; examinations; proceedings; subpoenas and other process; witnesses; oaths; rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may conduct investigations and examinations of department-authorized private rebuilt inspection providers as it deems necessary to determine whether a person is violating or has violated this chapter or a contract entered into pursuant to this chapter or to assist with the enforcement of this chapter.

(2) For purposes of any investigation or examination conducted pursuant to this section, the department may exercise the power of subpoena and the powers to administer oaths or affirmations, to examine witnesses, to require affidavits, to take depositions, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, records, and other evidence. A designated agent of the department may serve a subpoena relating to an investigation or examination.

(3) If a person refuses to testify; to produce books, papers, documents, or records; or to otherwise obey a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued under subsection (2), the department may petition a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the person’s residence or principal place of business is located, upon which the court must issue an order requiring such person to obey the subpoena or show cause for failing to obey the subpoena. Unless the person shows sufficient cause for failing to obey the subpoena, the court shall direct the person to obey the subpoena. Failure to comply with such order is contempt of court.

(4) For the purpose of any investigation, examination, or proceeding initiated by the department under this chapter, the department may designate agents to serve subpoenas and other process and to administer oaths or affirmations.

(5) Information received by the department as a result of an investigation or examination conducted pursuant to this section is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until the investigation or examination ceases to be active or administrative action taken by the department has concluded or been made part of a hearing or court proceeding. The department may release information that is made confidential and exempt under this subsection in furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities or, if released to another governmental agency, in the furtherance of that agency’s official duties and responsibilities. This subsection is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

(6) The department may adopt rules to administer this section.

History: s. 4, ch. 2021-187; s. 1, ch. 2021-237; s. 20, ch. 2022-4.
Fla. Stat. § 496.423 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 496 / Section 496.423
496.423 Public information; annual report.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall develop a public information program, which should include a plan to distribute information to the public, to further the purposes of ss. 496.401-496.424.

(2) The purpose of the program is to help the public recognize unlawful, misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent solicitations and make knowledgeable, informed decisions concerning contributions.

(3) The program shall include information concerning: (a) The laws governing solicitations, including registration and disclosure requirements, prohibited acts, and penalties; (b) The means by which the public can report suspected violations or file a complaint; (c) Information on how trust accounts for named individuals may be established and issues that should be considered in the establishment of trust accounts for named individuals, including the necessity of securing a tax identification number from the Internal Revenue Service before opening an account; and (d) Any other information the department believes will assist the public in making knowledgeable and informed decisions concerning contributions.

(4) The department shall prepare an annual public report to be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Commissioner of Agriculture, and the Attorney General summarizing such information filed under ss. 496.401-496.424 which the department determines will assist the public in making informed and knowledgeable decisions concerning contributions. The report must include the following: (a) A list of complaints filed for which violations were found to have occurred in each of the following categories: charitable organizations, sponsors, professional solicitors, and professional fundraising consultants. (b) A list of the number of investigations by the department, and enforcement actions commenced under ss. 496.401-496.424 and the disposition of those actions. (c) A list of those charitable organizations and sponsors which have voluntarily submitted an audited financial statement pursuant to s. 496.407 or an audit with an opinion prepared by an independent certified public accountant.

History: ss. 22, 26, ch. 91-208; ss. 16, 19, ch. 94-287.
Fla. Stat. § 459.074 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 459 / Section 459.074
459.074 Interstate Medical Licensure Compact; applicability.
Status: in_force

A physician licensed to practice osteopathic medicine under s. 456.4501 is deemed to also be licensed under this chapter.

History: s. 53, ch. 2024-15.
Fla. Stat. § 286.035 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 286 / Section 286.035
286.035 Constitution Revision Commission; powers of chair; assistance by state and local agencies.
Status: in_force

(1) The chair of the Constitution Revision Commission, appointed pursuant to s. 2, Art. XI of the State Constitution, is authorized to employ personnel and to incur expenses related to the official operation of the commission or its committees, to sign vouchers, and to otherwise expend funds appropriated to the commission for carrying out its official duties.

(2) All state and local agencies are hereby authorized and directed to assist, in any manner necessary, the Constitution Revision Commission established pursuant to s. 2, Art. XI of the State Constitution upon its request or the request of its chair.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-201; s. 211, ch. 95-148.