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Fla. Stat. § 257.172 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 257 / Section 257.172
257.172 Multicounty library grants.
Status: in_force

(1) The administrative unit of a multicounty library that serves a population of 50,000 or more and serves two or more counties, at least one of which qualifies for an equalization grant, is eligible for an annual grant from the state. The grant funds are to be used for the support and extension of library service in participating counties. The grant must be computed by the division on a state matching basis up to $1 million in local expenditures by all participating counties for operation and maintenance of a library during the second preceding year. The administrative unit of a multicounty library with: (a) Two participating counties is eligible for a grant equal to 5 cents on each local dollar of expenditure. (b) Three participating counties is eligible for a grant equal to 10 cents on each local dollar of expenditure. (c) Four participating counties is eligible for a grant equal to 15 cents on each local dollar of expenditure. (d) Five participating counties is eligible for a grant equal to 20 cents on each local dollar of expenditure. (e) Six or more participating counties is eligible for a grant equal to 25 cents on each local dollar of expenditure.

(2) In addition, to support multicounty library service, the administrative unit of a multicounty library with: (a) Two participating counties is eligible to receive a base grant of $50,000, effective July 1, 2008. (b) Three or more participating counties is eligible to receive a base grant of a minimum of $250,000. Such amount shall be increased to $350,000 when the appropriation from state funds for operating, multicounty, and equalization grants is at least 3 percent more than the appropriation from state funds for those grants for fiscal year 2007-2008.

(3) For the purposes of this section, s. 257.21 does not apply.

History: s. 4, ch. 83-24; s. 59, ch. 85-80; s. 2, ch. 92-305; s. 1, ch. 94-109; s. 1, ch. 2008-158.
Fla. Stat. § 377.2426 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part I / Section 377.2426
377.2426 Abandonment of geophysical holes.
Status: in_force

Each hole drilled as part of permitted geophysical operations shall be plugged promptly in the manner prescribed by the department.

History: s. 4, ch. 80-283.
Fla. Stat. § 250.548 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part III / Section 250.548
250.548 Injury or death while going to or returning from duty.
Status: in_force

All benefits to be paid under the foregoing compact shall include any injury or death sustained while going to or returning from such duty.

History: s. 3, ch. 93-283.
Fla. Stat. § 711.512 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 711 / Section 711.512
711.512 Application of ss. 711.50-711.512.
Status: in_force

Sections 711.50-711.512 apply to registrations of securities in beneficiary form made before, on, or after January 1, 1995, by decedents dying on or after January 1, 1995.

History: s. 3, ch. 94-216.
Fla. Stat. § 679.332 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part III / Section 679.332
679.332 Transfer of money; transfer of funds from deposit account; transfer of electronic money.
Status: in_force

(1) A transferee of tangible money takes the money free of a security interest if the transferee receives possession of the money without acting in collusion with the debtor in violating the rights of the secured party.

(2) A transferee of funds from a deposit account takes the funds free of a security interest in the deposit account if the transferee receives the funds without acting in collusion with the debtor in violating the rights of the secured party.

(3) A transferee of electronic money takes the money free of a security interest if the transferee obtains control of the money without acting in collusion with the debtor in violating the rights of the secured party.

History: s. 3, ch. 2001-198; s. 98, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 984.086 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 984 / Section 984.086
984.086 Children locked out of the home; interagency cooperation.
Status: in_force

The Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Children and Families shall encourage interagency cooperation within each circuit and shall develop comprehensive agreements between the staff and providers for each department in order to coordinate the services provided to children who are locked out of the home and the families of those children.

History: s. 15, ch. 97-281; s. 15, ch. 2000-135; s. 336, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 743.066 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 743 / Section 743.066
743.066 Removal of disability of minors adjudicated as adults.
Status: in_force

The disability of nonage of a minor adjudicated as an adult and in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections is removed, as such disability relates to health care services, except in regard to medical services relating to abortion and sterilization.

History: s. 1, ch. 81-90.
Fla. Stat. § 548.005 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 548 / Section 548.005
548.005 Oversight of the commission; long-range policy planning; plans, reports, and recommendations.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall exercise oversight of the activities of the commission to the extent necessary to facilitate the requirements of this section.

(2) To facilitate efficient and cost-effective regulation, the commission and the department, where appropriate, shall develop and implement a long-range policy planning and monitoring process to include recommendations specific to the commission. Included in the plan shall be specific recommendations regarding performance standards and measurable outcomes for the commission. Such process shall include estimates of revenues, expenditures, cash balances, and performance statistics for the commission. The period covered shall not be less than 5 years. The commission, with assistance from the department, shall develop the long-range plan which must be approved by the Governor. The department shall monitor compliance with the approved long-range plan and shall assist the commission in annually updating the plan for approval by the Governor. The department shall provide concise management reports to the commission and the Governor quarterly. As part of the review process, the department shall evaluate: (a) Whether the commission is operating efficiently and effectively and if there is need for assistance to help the commission in ensuring cost-effective regulation. (b) How and why pugilistic exhibitions and contests are regulated. (c) Whether there is a need to continue regulation, and to what degree. (d) Whether or not licensee and consumer protection is adequate, and how it can be improved. (e) Whether unlicensed activity is adequately enforced. Such plans should include conclusions and recommendations on these and other issues as appropriate. Such plans shall be provided to the Governor and the Legislature by November 1 of each year.

History: s. 115, ch. 99-251.
Fla. Stat. § 632.618 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 632 / Section 632.618
632.618 Beneficiaries.
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of a benefit contract shall have the right at all times to change the beneficiary or beneficiaries in accordance with the laws or rules of the society unless the owner waives this right by specifically requesting in writing that the beneficiary designation be irrevocable. A society may, through its laws or rules, limit the scope of beneficiary designations and shall provide that no revocable beneficiary shall have or obtain any vested interest in the proceeds of any certificate until the certificate has become due and payable in conformity with the provisions of the benefit contract.

(2) A society may make provision for the payment of funeral benefits to the extent of such portion of any payment under a certificate as might reasonably appear to be due to any person equitably entitled thereto by reason of having incurred expense occasioned by the burial of the member, provided the portion so paid shall not exceed the sum of $1,750.

(3) If, at the death of any person insured under a benefit contract, there is no lawful beneficiary to whom the proceeds shall be payable, the amount of such benefits, except to the extent that funeral benefits may be paid as hereinbefore provided, shall be payable to the personal representative of the deceased insured, provided that if the owner of the certificate is other than the insured, such proceeds shall be payable to such owner.

History: ss. 4, 6, ch. 86-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 288.35 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part III / Section 288.35
288.35 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this part, shall have the following meanings:

(1) “Corporation” means any corporation organized for the purpose of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone.

(2) “Government agency” means the state or any county or political subdivision thereof; any state agency; any consolidated government of a county, and some or all of the municipalities located within the county; any chartered municipality in the state; and any of the institutions of such consolidated governments, counties, or municipalities. Specifically included are airports, port authorities, industrial authorities, and Space Florida.

(3) “Act of Congress” means the Act of Congress approved June 18, 1934, entitled an Act to provide for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of foreign trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes, as amended, and commonly known as the Foreign Trade Zones Act of 1934, 19 U.S.C. ss. 81a-81u.

(4) “Operational and promotional advancements” means any advance of state funds which are drawn from the State Treasury for the purpose of paying legal obligations of the state on a cash basis.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-42; s. 3, ch. 78-375; s. 15, ch. 99-256; s. 6, ch. 2002-183; s. 56, ch. 2006-60.
Fla. Stat. § 258.041 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 258 / Part I / Section 258.041
258.041 Cooperation of division with counties, etc.
Status: in_force

The Division of Recreation and Parks may cooperate with counties in county and state park work, and in this connection county commissioners may acquire, by gift, devise, or purchase from general funds, from individuals, corporations, the United States Government, or any of its departments or agencies, any lands, which are suitable for public parks or for the preservation of natural beauty or places of historic association, and operate the same as public parks. Said county commissioners may also convey any such lands so acquired to the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund or the division, provided such lands are acceptable by said board of trustees or division.

History: ss. 4, 5, 6, ch. 17025, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1749(4)-(6); s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 25, 27, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 379.356 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part VI / Section 379.356
379.356 Fish pond license.
Status: in_force

The owner of a fish pond of more than 20 acres which is located entirely within her or his property may obtain a license from the commission for such pond at a fee of $3 per surface acre, and no fishing license shall be required of any person fishing in such licensed pond.

History: s. 4, ch. 85-235; s. 575, ch. 95-148; s. 141, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 550.906 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 550 / Section 550.906
550.906 Withdrawal from compact; impact on force and effect.
Status: in_force

(1) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing this compact, but such a withdrawal becomes effective only when the head of the executive branch of the withdrawing party state has given written notice of the withdrawal to the heads of the executive branch of all other party states.

(2) If, as a result of withdrawals, participation in this compact decreases to fewer than three party states, this compact shall no longer be in force and effect until participation in this compact increases to three or more party states.

History: s. 36, ch. 2000-354.
Fla. Stat. § 296.46 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 296 / Part III / Section 296.46
296.46 Nondiscrimination policy of the program.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the state to admit residents into the program without regard to race, age, sex, creed, religion, national origin, or any other reason that would thereby create a practice of discrimination. However, consideration of an applicant’s veteran status shall not constitute discrimination.

History: s. 3, ch. 2023-162.
Fla. Stat. § 684.0006 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 684 / Section 684.0006
684.0006 Waiver of right to object.
Status: in_force

A party waives its right to object if the party proceeds with the arbitration and fails to object without undue delay or within a provided time limit to:

(1) Noncompliance of any provision of this chapter from which the parties may derogate and have not derogated; or

(2) Noncompliance of any requirement under the arbitration agreement.

History: s. 7, ch. 2010-60.
Fla. Stat. § 220.717 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part VIII / Section 220.717
220.717 Protest of proposed assessment.
Status: in_force

(1) Within 60 days (150 days if the taxpayer is outside the United States) after the issuance of a notice of deficiency, the taxpayer may file with the department a written protest against the proposed assessment in such form as the department may by regulation prescribe, setting forth the portion or portions of the proposed deficiency protested and the grounds on which such protest is based.

(2) Whenever a protest is filed, the department shall reconsider the proposed assessment.

History: s. 19, ch. 71-359; s. 54, ch. 78-95; s. 50, ch. 91-112.
Fla. Stat. § 625.62 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part III / Section 625.62
625.62 Duration and release of deposit.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Every certificate of deposit filed and every deposit made in this state by an insurer, prior to or pursuant to this code, made voluntarily or pursuant to specific requirements shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this code as amended from time to time. (b) If the deposit is required under the retaliatory provision, s. 624.5091, the deposit shall be held for so long as the basis for such retaliation exists. (c) If the deposit is required under the requirements of another state, province, or country and is held pursuant to s. 625.51(2), the deposit shall be held for so long as another state, province, or country has filed notification of reliance on the deposit and has denied release authorization.

(2) Any such deposit, whether in the form of a certificate of deposit or otherwise, shall be released and returned: (a) To the insurer during solvency to the extent such deposit is in excess of the amount required; (b) To the insurer, during solvency, upon its written request, to the extent such deposit is in excess of the amount then required under this code; or (c) To the insurer, during solvency, upon its written request, when such insurer has met all requirements and the office is satisfied, or, for deposits made under s. 625.51(2) or (3), the department is satisfied, that the deposit is no longer necessary. (d) Upon proper order of a court of competent jurisdiction, to the receiver, conservator, rehabilitator, liquidator of the insurer, or to any other properly designated official or officials who succeed to the management and control of the insurer’s assets.

History: s. 178, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 61-166; s. 2, ch. 63-19; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 132, 134, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 44, ch. 90-132; ss. 56, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 898, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 736.04115 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part IV / Section 736.04115
736.04115 Judicial modification of irrevocable trust when modification is in best interests of beneficiaries.
Status: in_force

(1) Without regard to the reasons for modification provided in s. 736.04113, if compliance with the terms of a trust is not in the best interests of the beneficiaries, upon the application of a trustee or any qualified beneficiary, a court may at any time modify a trust that is not then revocable as provided in s. 736.04113(2).

(2) In exercising discretion to modify a trust under this section: (a) The court shall exercise discretion in a manner that conforms to the extent possible with the intent of the settlor, taking into account the current circumstances and best interests of the beneficiaries. (b) The court shall consider the terms and purposes of the trust, the facts and circumstances surrounding the creation of the trust, and extrinsic evidence relevant to the proposed modification. (c) The court shall consider spendthrift provisions as a factor in making a decision, but the court is not precluded from modifying a trust because the trust contains spendthrift provisions.

(3) This section shall not apply to: (a) Any trust created prior to January 1, 2001. (b) Any trust created after December 31, 2000, if: 1. Under the terms of the trust, all beneficial interests in the trust must vest or terminate within the period prescribed by the rule against perpetuities in s. 689.225(2), notwithstanding s. 689.225(2)(f) and (g). 2. The terms of the trust expressly prohibit judicial modification.

(4) For purposes of subsection (3), a revocable trust shall be treated as created when the right of revocation terminates.

(5) The provisions of this section are in addition to, and not in derogation of, rights under the common law to modify, amend, terminate, or revoke trusts.

History: s. 4, ch. 2006-217; s. 6, ch. 2022-96.
Fla. Stat. § 1003.437 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1003 / Part IV / Section 1003.437
1003.437 Middle and high school grading system.
Status: in_force

The grading system and interpretation of letter grades used to measure student success in grade 6 through grade 12 courses for students in public schools shall be as follows:

(1) Grade “A” equals 90 percent through 100 percent, has a grade point average value of 4, and is defined as “outstanding progress.”

(2) Grade “B” equals 80 percent through 89 percent, has a grade point average value of 3, and is defined as “above average progress.”

(3) Grade “C” equals 70 percent through 79 percent, has a grade point average value of 2, and is defined as “average progress.”

(4) Grade “D” equals 60 percent through 69 percent, has a grade point average value of 1, and is defined as “lowest acceptable progress.”

(5) Grade “F” equals zero percent through 59 percent, has a grade point average value of zero, and is defined as “failure.”

(6) Grade “I” equals zero percent, has a grade point average value of zero, and is defined as “incomplete.”

For the purposes of class ranking, district school boards may exercise a weighted grading system pursuant to s. 1007.271.

History: s. 135, ch. 2002-387; s. 25, ch. 2006-74; s. 12, ch. 2012-191.
Fla. Stat. § 561.11 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 561 / Section 561.11
561.11 Power and authority of division.
Status: in_force

(1) The division has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of the Beverage Law.

(2) The division shall have full power and authority to appoint division personnel and provide for the continuous training and upgrading of all such personnel in their respective positions with the division. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, chiefs, assistant chiefs, regional managers including majors, and district and office managers including captains shall be assigned to the Selected Exempt Service and their salaries and benefits shall be set by the Department of Management Services in accordance with the rules of the Selected Exempt Service under part V of chapter 110. The training shall include the attendance of such personnel at workshops, seminars, or special schools established by the division or other organizations when attendance at such educational programs shall in the opinion of the division be deemed appropriate to the particular position that the employee holds.

History: s. 1, ch. 16774, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(227); s. 2, ch. 18015, 1937; s. 1A, ch. 19301, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(271b); s. 4, ch. 22663, 1945; s. 132, ch. 26869, 1951; s. 9, ch. 57-420; s. 1, ch. 63-26; s. 1, ch. 67-366; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-230; s. 9, ch. 78-95; s. 16, ch. 79-11; s. 186, ch. 98-200; s. 1, ch. 2017-137.
Fla. Stat. § 831.25 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 831 / Section 831.25
831.25 Bringing private bills similar to bank bills into the state.
Status: in_force

Whoever brings into this state, with intent to pass the same therein, any bills or notes in the likeness of banknotes, which said bills or notes are or have been issued by private individuals or private unincorporated companies in any or either of the states in the United States, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, Dec. 22, 1824; RS 2728; GS 3720; RGS 5703; CGL 7917; s. 975, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 569.31 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 569 / Part II / Section 569.31
569.31 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Dealer” is synonymous with the term “retail nicotine products dealer.”

(2) “Division” means the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

(3) “FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration.

(4) “Nicotine dispensing device” means any product that employs an electronic, chemical, or mechanical means to produce vapor or aerosol from a nicotine product, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or other similar device or product, any replacement cartridge for such device, and any other container of nicotine in a solution or other form intended to be used with or within an electronic cigarette, electronic cigar, electronic cigarillo, electronic pipe, or other similar device or product. For purposes of this definition, each individual stock keeping unit is considered a separate nicotine dispensing device.

(5) “Nicotine product” means any product that contains nicotine, including liquid nicotine, which is intended for human consumption, whether inhaled, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, or ingested by any means. The term also includes any nicotine dispensing device. The term does not include a: (a) Tobacco product, as defined in s. 569.002; (b) Product regulated as a drug or device by the United States Food and Drug Administration under Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; or (c) Product that contains incidental nicotine.

(6) “Nicotine products manufacturer” means any person or entity that manufactures nicotine products.

(7) “Permit” is synonymous with the term “retail nicotine products dealer permit.”

(8) “Retail nicotine products dealer” means the holder of a retail nicotine products dealer permit.

(9) “Retail nicotine products dealer permit” means a permit issued by the division under s. 569.32.

(10) “Self-service merchandising” means the open display of nicotine products, whether packaged or otherwise, for direct retail customer access and handling before purchase without the intervention or assistance of the dealer or the dealer’s owner, employee, or agent. An open display of such products and devices includes the use of an open display unit.

(11) “Sell” or “sale” means, in addition to its common usage meaning, any sale, transfer, exchange, barter, gift, or offer for sale and distribution, in any manner or by any means.

(12) “Any person under the age of 21” does not include any person under the age of 21 who: (a) Is in the military reserve or on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States; or (b) Is acting in his or her scope of lawful employment.

History: s. 20, ch. 2021-14; s. 1, ch. 2024-127; s. 62, ch. 2025-6.