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Fla. Stat. § 672.203 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part II / Section 672.203
672.203 Seals inoperative.
Status: in_force

The affixing of a seal to a record evidencing a contract for sale or an offer to buy or sell goods does not constitute a record a sealed instrument and the law with respect to sealed instruments does not apply to such a contract or offer.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 44, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 634.3025 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part II / Section 634.3025
634.3025 Part exclusive; applicability of other laws.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this part, home warranty associations shall be governed by the provisions of this part and shall be exempt from all other provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

(2) The provisions of chapter 85-321, Laws of Florida, which amended provisions of this part shall be construed as clarifying legislative intent as to the status of persons regulated by the part as insurers.

History: ss. 8, 52, ch. 85-321; s. 19, ch. 88-206; s. 20, ch. 93-195.
Fla. Stat. § 354.07 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 354 / Section 354.07
354.07 Suit for damages on bond.
Status: in_force

Any person whose person or property has been damaged by the wrongful act of such special officer may bring suit for the redress of such wrong on the bond of such officer. The remedy provided in this section is not exclusive of any remedy that otherwise may exist.

History: s. 7, ch. 8539, 1921; CGL 6659; s. 5, ch. 80-289; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 13, 15, ch. 82-90; ss. 7, 8, ch. 92-192; s. 543, ch. 95-148; s. 146, ch. 99-13.
Fla. Stat. § 88.8021 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part VIII / Section 88.8021
88.8021 Conditions of rendition.
Status: in_force

(1) Before making demand that the Governor of another state surrender an individual charged criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee, the Governor of this state may require a prosecutor of this state to demonstrate that at least 60 days previously the obligee had initiated proceedings for support pursuant to this act or that the proceeding would be of no avail.

(2) If, under this act or a law substantially similar to this act, the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, or the Revised Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, the Governor of another state makes a demand that the Governor of this state surrender an individual charged criminally in that state with having failed to provide for the support of a child or other individual to whom a duty of support is owed, the Governor may require a prosecutor to investigate the demand and report whether a proceeding for support has been initiated or would be effective. If it appears that a proceeding would be effective but has not been initiated, the Governor may delay honoring the demand for a reasonable time to permit the initiation of a proceeding.

(3) If a proceeding for support has been initiated and the individual whose rendition is demanded prevails, the Governor may decline to honor the demand. If the petitioner prevails and the individual whose rendition is demanded is subject to a support order, the Governor may decline to honor the demand if the individual is complying with the support order.

History: s. 8, ch. 96-189.
Fla. Stat. § 493.6403 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 493 / Part IV / Section 493.6403
493.6403 License requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the license requirements set forth in this chapter, each individual or agency shall comply with the following additional requirements: (a) Each agency or branch office must designate a minimum of one appropriately licensed individual to act as manager, directing the activities of the Class “E” or Class “EE” employees. A Class “E” licensee may be designated to act as manager of a Class “R” agency or branch office in which case the Class “MR” license is not required. (b) An applicant for Class “MR” license shall have at least 1 year of lawfully gained, verifiable, full-time experience as a Class “E” licensee performing repossessions of motor vehicles, mobile homes, motorboats, aircraft, personal watercraft, all-terrain vehicles, farm equipment, or industrial equipment. (c) An applicant for a Class “E” license shall have at least 1 year of lawfully gained, verifiable, full-time experience in one, or a combination of more than one, of the following: 1. Repossession of motor vehicles as defined in s. 320.01(1), mobile homes as defined in s. 320.01(2), motorboats as defined in s. 327.02, aircraft as defined in s. 330.27, personal watercraft as defined in s. 327.02, all-terrain vehicles as defined in s. 316.2074, farm equipment as defined under s. 686.402, or industrial equipment as defined in s. 493.6101(22). 2. Work as a Class “EE” licensed intern.

(2) An applicant for a Class “E” or a Class “EE” license must submit proof of successful completion of 40 hours of professional training at a school or training facility licensed by the department. The department shall by rule establish the general content for the training.

History: ss. 5, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 15, ch. 91-248; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 93-49; s. 18, ch. 94-172; s. 11, ch. 94-241; s. 5, ch. 2005-143; s. 24, ch. 2017-85; s. 53, ch. 2025-155.
Fla. Stat. § 586.045 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 586 / Section 586.045
586.045 Certificates of registration and inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) Each beekeeper having honeybee colonies within the state shall apply to the department, on forms supplied by the department, for certificates of inspection and registration, and for annual renewal on the anniversary date of the registration. An application for renewal postmarked after the anniversary date shall be accompanied by a $10 late filing fee.

(2) Each application shall be accompanied by a registration fee as set by department rule, based on the cost of the honeybee inspection program.

(3) Neither the registration fee nor the annual renewal fee shall exceed $100. The department may exempt from the payment of a registration fee those governmental agencies having honeybee colonies for experimental or educational purposes.

(4) The department shall provide to each person subject to this section written notice and renewal forms at least 30 days before the annual renewal date informing the person of the certificate of registration renewal date and the application fee.

(5) Upon application prior to the renewal date, the department may, for good cause, such as natural disasters, hardship cases, or unusual circumstances, supported by written documentation, extend the renewal date without penalty for up to 90 days.

(6) The certificate of registration shall be renewed if the registrant has complied with the provisions of this chapter, including the payment of the applicable fee, and the rules of the department.

History: s. 2, ch. 89-56; s. 8, ch. 92-147; s. 69, ch. 93-169; s. 10, ch. 95-317; s. 28, ch. 2023-154.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6426 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.6426
627.6426 Short-term health insurance.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this part, the term “short-term health insurance” means health insurance coverage provided by an issuer with an expiration date specified in the contract that is less than 12 months after the original effective date of the contract and, taking into account renewals or extensions, has a duration not to exceed 36 months in total.

(2) All contracts for short-term health insurance entered into by an issuer and an individual seeking coverage shall include the following written disclosures signed by the purchaser at the time of purchase: (a) The following statement: “This coverage is not required to comply with certain federal market requirements for health insurance, principally those contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Be sure to check your policy carefully to make sure you are aware of any exclusions or limitations regarding coverage of preexisting conditions or health benefits (such as hospitalization, emergency services, maternity care, preventive care, prescription drugs, and mental health and substance use disorder services). Your policy might also have lifetime and/or annual dollar limits on health benefits. If this coverage expires or you lose eligibility for this coverage, you might have to wait until an open enrollment period to get other health insurance coverage.” (b) The following information: 1. The duration of the contract, including any waiting period. 2. Any essential health benefit under 42 U.S.C. s. 18022(b) that the contract does not provide. 3. The content of coverage. 4. Any exclusion of preexisting conditions.

(3) The disclosures required in subsection (2) must be printed in no less than 12-point type and in a color that is readable. A copy of the signed disclosures must be maintained by the issuer for a period of 5 years after the date of purchase.

(4) Disclosures provided by electronic means must meet the requirements of subsection (2).

History: s. 5, ch. 2019-129; s. 7, ch. 2024-139.
Fla. Stat. § 383.316 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 383 / Section 383.316
383.316 Transfer and transport of clients to hospitals.
Status: in_force

(1) If unforeseen complications arise during labor, delivery, or postpartum recovery, the client must be transferred to a hospital.

(2) Each birth center shall make arrangements with a local ambulance service licensed under chapter 401 for the transport of emergency patients to a hospital. Such arrangements must be documented in the center’s policy and procedures manual if the birth center does not own or operate a licensed ambulance. The policy and procedures manual also must contain specific protocols for the transfer of any patient to a licensed hospital.

(3) Each advanced birth center shall enter into a written transfer agreement with a local hospital licensed under chapter 395 for the transfer and admission of emergency patients to the hospital or a written agreement with an obstetrician who has hospital privileges to provide coverage at all times and who has agreed to accept the transfer of the advanced birth center’s patients.

(4) A birth center shall identify neonatal-specific transportation services, including ground and air ambulances; list their particular qualifications; and have the telephone numbers for access to these services clearly listed and immediately available.

(5) The birth center shall assess and document the transportation services and transfer protocols annually.

History: ss. 9, 19, 27, ch. 84-283; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 2024-15.
Fla. Stat. § 733.601 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part VI / Section 733.601
733.601 Time of accrual of duties and powers.
Status: in_force

The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon appointment. The powers of a personal representative relate back in time to give acts by the person appointed, occurring before appointment and beneficial to the estate, the same effect as those occurring after appointment. A personal representative may ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others when the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 74, ch. 75-220; s. 1000, ch. 97-102; s. 124, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 486.025 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 486 / Section 486.025
486.025 Powers and duties of the Board of Physical Therapy Practice.
Status: in_force

The board may administer oaths; summon witnesses; take testimony in all matters relating to its duties under this chapter; establish or modify minimum standards of practice of physical therapy as defined in s. 486.021, including, but not limited to, standards of practice for the performance of dry needling by physical therapists; and adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter. The board may also review the standing and reputability of any school or college offering courses in physical therapy and whether the courses of such school or college in physical therapy meet the standards established by the appropriate accrediting agency referred to in s. 486.031(1)(c). In determining the standing and reputability of any such school and whether the school and courses meet such standards, the board may investigate and personally inspect the school and courses.

History: s. 12, ch. 57-67; ss. 36, 44, ch. 78-95; s. 2, ch. 79-116; s. 365, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 24, ch. 83-86; ss. 4, 17, 18, 19, 20, ch. 86-31; s. 4, ch. 89-124; ss. 4, 5, ch. 91-429; s. 158, ch. 98-200; s. 2, ch. 2020-128; s. 71, ch. 2024-15.
Fla. Stat. § 663.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part I / Section 663.10
663.10 Conversion of license.
Status: in_force

(1) An international banking corporation desiring to convert its existing federal agency or federal branch or Edge Act corporation into an international bank agency or international branch, or an Edge Act corporation which desires to convert to a state-chartered investment company shall submit to the office an application, on a form adopted by the commission and provided by the office, accompanied by a filing fee as prescribed by s. 663.12. An examination and investigation may be conducted to the extent determined necessary by the office. The cost of any such examination shall be paid by the applicant.

(2) Nothing in the laws of this state shall restrict the right of a state-licensed international branch agency, international branch, or international representative office or a state-chartered investment company to convert to a federal license or charter upon compliance with the laws of the United States. Upon completion of any such conversion, the state license shall be surrendered to the office.

(3) An international banking corporation desiring to convert any existing international banking office to an international banking office of a different type shall submit to the office an application on a form adopted by the commission and provided by the office which shall be accompanied by all of the information and documents that are required of applicants for a license of the type being sought together with the filing fee required by s. 663.12.

(4) An international banking corporation desiring to convert any federal agency, federal branch, or Edge Act corporation into an international banking office operating under provisions of this part shall meet the minimum criteria of the state-chartered form into which it is converting.

History: ss. 91, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 167, ch. 92-303; s. 1827, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 28.29 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 28 / Section 28.29
28.29 Recording of orders and judgments.
Status: in_force

Orders of dismissal and final judgments of the courts in civil actions, including final judgments for injunctions for protection as provided in chapters 741 and 784, must be recorded in official records. Other orders must be recorded only on written direction of the court. The direction may be by incorporation in the order of the words “To be recorded in official records” or words to that effect. Failure to record an order or judgment does not affect its validity. The certified copy of a judgment, required under s. 55.10 to become a lien on real property, shall be recorded only when presented for recording with the statutory service charge.

History: ss. 1-3, ch. 23825, 1947; s. 3, ch. 71-4; s. 2, ch. 72-320; s. 3, ch. 2021-231.
Fla. Stat. § 487.047 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 487 / Part I / Section 487.047
487.047 Nonresident license; reciprocal agreement; authorized purchase.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may waive all or part of the examination requirements provided for in this part on a reciprocal basis with any other state or agency, or an Indian tribe, that has substantially the same or better standards.

(2) Any nonresident applying for a license under this part to operate in the state shall file a Designation of Registered Agent naming the Secretary of State as the agent of the nonresident, upon whom process may be served in the event of any suit against the nonresident. The designation shall be prepared on a form provided by the department and shall render effective the jurisdiction of the courts of this state over the nonresident applicant. However, any nonresident who has a duly appointed registered agent upon whom process may be served as provided by law shall not be required to designate the Secretary of State as registered agent. The Secretary of State shall be allowed the registered-agent fees as provided by law for designating registered agents. The department shall be furnished with a copy of the designation of the Secretary of State or of a registered agent which is certified by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall notify the department of any service of process it receives as registered agent for persons licensed under this part.

(3) Restricted-use pesticides may be purchased by a person who holds a valid applicator’s license or who holds a valid purchase authorization card issued by the department or by a licensee under chapter 388 or chapter 482. A nonlicensed person may apply restricted-use pesticides under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator. An applicator’s license shall be issued by the department pursuant to this part.

History: ss. 13, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 11, ch. 94-233; s. 17, ch. 2000-154; s. 30, ch. 2004-64; s. 20, ch. 2014-150.
Fla. Stat. § 497.265 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 497 / Part II / Section 497.265
497.265 Annual license fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall collect from each cemetery company operating under the provisions of this chapter an annual license fee as follows: (a) For a cemetery with less than $25,000 annual gross sales .......... $250. (b) For a cemetery with at least $25,000 but less than $100,000 annual gross sales .......... $350. (c) For a cemetery with annual gross sales of at least $100,000 but less than $250,000 .......... $600. (d) For a cemetery with annual gross sales of at least $250,000 but less than $500,000 .......... $900. (e) For a cemetery with annual gross sales of at least $500,000 but less than $750,000 .......... $1,350. (f) For a cemetery with annual gross sales of at least $750,000 but less than $1 million .......... $2,250. (g) For a cemetery with annual gross sales of at least $1 million but less than $5 million .......... $3,250. (h) For a cemetery with annual gross sales of $5 million or more .......... $4,900.

(2) An application for license renewal shall be submitted, along with the applicable license fee, on or before December 31 each year in the case of an existing cemetery company and before any sale of cemetery property in the case of a new cemetery company or a change of ownership or control pursuant to s. 497.264. If the renewal application and fee are not received by December 31, the department shall collect a penalty in the amount of $200 per month or fraction of a month for each month delinquent. For the purposes of this subsection, a renewal application and fee submitted by mail shall be considered timely submitted and received if postmarked by December 31 of the applicable year.

History: s. 17, ch. 59-363; s. 3, ch. 63-324; s. 1, ch. 65-288; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 4, ch. 78-369; ss. 25, 39, 40, ch. 80-238; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 6, ch. 85-202; s. 1, ch. 88-227; s. 1, ch. 89-8; ss. 62, 122, ch. 93-399; s. 6, ch. 2000-195; s. 47, ch. 2004-301.
Fla. Stat. § 775.0841 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 775 / Section 775.0841
775.0841 Legislative findings and intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds a substantial and disproportionate number of serious crimes are committed in Florida by a relatively small number of repeat and violent felony offenders, commonly known as career criminals. The Legislature further finds that priority should be given to the investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of career criminals in the use of law enforcement resources and to the incarceration of career criminals in the use of available prison space. The Legislature intends to initiate and support increased efforts by state and local law enforcement agencies and state attorneys’ offices to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute career criminals and to incarcerate them for extended terms; and, in the case of violent career criminals, such extended terms must include substantial mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment.

History: s. 3, ch. 88-131; s. 4, ch. 95-182.
Fla. Stat. § 634.4025 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part III / Section 634.4025
634.4025 Part exclusive; applicability of other laws.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this part, service warranty associations shall be governed by this part and shall be exempt from all other provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

(2) The provisions of chapter 85-321, Laws of Florida, which amended provisions of this part shall be construed as clarifying legislative intent as to the status of persons regulated by the part as insurers.

History: ss. 11, 52, ch. 85-321; s. 20, ch. 88-206; s. 20, ch. 93-195.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1604 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1604
607.1604 Court-ordered inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) If a corporation does not allow a shareholder who complies with s. 607.1602(1) to inspect and copy any records required by that subsection to be available for inspection, the circuit court in the applicable county may summarily order inspection and copying of the records demanded at the corporation’s expense upon application of the shareholder. If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded under s. 607.1602(1), it shall also order the corporation to pay the shareholder’s expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred to obtain the order and enforce its rights under this section.

(2) If a corporation does not within a reasonable time allow a shareholder who complies with s. 607.1602(2) to inspect and copy the records required by that section, the shareholder who complies with s. 607.1602(3) may apply to the circuit court in the applicable county for an order to permit inspection and copying of the records demanded. The court shall dispose of an application under this subsection on an expedited basis.

(3) If the court orders inspection or copying of the records demanded under s. 607.1602(2), it may impose reasonable restrictions on the disclosure, use, or distribution of, and reasonable obligations to maintain the confidentiality of, such records, and it shall also order the corporation to pay the shareholder’s expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred to obtain the order and enforce its rights under this section unless the corporation establishes that the corporation refused inspection in good faith because the corporation had: (a) A reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the shareholder to inspect or copy the records demanded; or (b) Required reasonable restrictions on the disclosure, use, or distribution of, and reasonable obligations to maintain the confidentiality of, such records demanded to which the demanding shareholder had been unwilling to agree.

History: s. 153, ch. 89-154; s. 44, ch. 97-102; s. 221, ch. 2019-90; s. 65, ch. 2020-32.
Fla. Stat. § 636.223 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part II / Section 636.223
636.223 Administrative penalty.
Status: in_force

In lieu of suspending or revoking a certificate of authority whenever any discount plan organization has been found to have violated any provision of this part, the office may:

(1) Issue and cause to be served upon the organization charged with the violation a copy of such findings and an order requiring such organization to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice that constitutes the violation.

(2) Impose a monetary penalty of not less than $100 for each violation, but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of $75,000.

History: s. 12, ch. 2005-232; s. 97, ch. 2006-1; s. 23, ch. 2017-112.