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Fla. Stat. § 456.063 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.063
456.063 Sexual misconduct; disqualification for license, certificate, or registration.
Status: in_force

(1) Sexual misconduct in the practice of a health care profession means violation of the professional relationship through which the health care practitioner uses such relationship to engage or attempt to engage the patient or client, or an immediate family member, guardian, or representative of the patient or client in, or to induce or attempt to induce such person to engage in, verbal or physical sexual activity outside the scope of the professional practice of such health care profession. Sexual misconduct in the practice of a health care profession is prohibited.

(2) Each board within the jurisdiction of the department, or the department if there is no board, shall refuse to admit a candidate to any examination and refuse to issue a license, certificate, or registration to any applicant if the candidate or applicant has: (a) Had any license, certificate, or registration to practice any profession or occupation revoked or surrendered based on a violation of sexual misconduct in the practice of that profession under the laws of any other state or any territory or possession of the United States and has not had that license, certificate, or registration reinstated by the licensing authority of the jurisdiction that revoked the license, certificate, or registration; or (b) Committed any act in any other state or any territory or possession of the United States which if committed in this state would constitute sexual misconduct. For purposes of this subsection, a licensing authority’s acceptance of a candidate’s relinquishment of a license which is offered in response to or in anticipation of the filing of administrative charges against the candidate’s license constitutes the surrender of the license.

(3) Licensed health care practitioners shall report allegations of sexual misconduct to the department, regardless of the practice setting in which the alleged sexual misconduct occurred.

History: s. 1, ch. 95-183; s. 52, ch. 97-261; s. 78, ch. 99-397; s. 82, ch. 2000-160; s. 25, ch. 2000-318; s. 70, ch. 2001-277.
Fla. Stat. § 429.295 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part I / Section 429.295
429.295 Certain provisions not applicable to actions under this part.
Status: in_force

An action under this part for a violation of rights or negligence recognized herein is not a claim for medical malpractice, and the provisions of s. 768.21(8) do not apply to a claim alleging death of the resident.

History: s. 42, ch. 2001-45; s. 2, ch. 2006-197.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1118 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1118
620.1118 Consent and proxies of partners.
Status: in_force

Subject to the management and approval rights described in s. 620.1406, an action requiring the consent of partners under this act may be taken without a meeting, and a partner may appoint a proxy to consent or otherwise act for the partner by a record appointing the proxy that is signed, either personally or by the partner’s attorney in fact.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 632.625 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 632 / Section 632.625
632.625 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Societies shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter and shall be exempt from all other provisions of the Florida Insurance Code unless those other provisions are expressly applicable to societies or unless those other provisions are specifically made applicable to societies by this chapter.

History: ss. 4, 6, ch. 86-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 702.035 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 702 / Section 702.035
702.035 Legal notice concerning foreclosure proceedings.
Status: in_force

Whenever a legal advertisement, publication, or notice relating to a foreclosure proceeding is required to be placed in a newspaper, it is the responsibility of the petitioner or petitioner’s attorney to place such advertisement, publication, or notice. For counties with more than 1 million total population as reflected in the 2000 Official Decennial Census of the United States Census Bureau as shown on the official website of the United States Census Bureau, any notice of publication required by this section shall be deemed to have been published in accordance with the law if the notice is published in a newspaper that has been entered as a periodical matter at a post office in the county in which the newspaper is published, is published a minimum of 5 days a week, exclusive of legal holidays, and has been in existence and published a minimum of 5 days a week, exclusive of legal holidays, for 1 year or is a direct successor to a newspaper that has been in existence for 1 year that has been published a minimum of 5 days a week, exclusive of legal holidays. The advertisement, publication, or notice shall be placed directly by the attorney for the petitioner, by the petitioner if acting pro se, or by the clerk of the court. Only the actual costs charged by the newspaper for the advertisement, publication, or notice may be charged as costs in the action.

History: s. 4, ch. 2001-215; s. 7, ch. 2006-175; s. 2, ch. 2007-185.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6617 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VII / Section 627.6617
627.6617 Coverage for home health care services.
Status: in_force

(1) Any group health insurance policy providing coverage on an expense-incurred basis shall provide coverage for home health care by a home health care agency licensed pursuant to part III of chapter 400. Such coverage may be limited to home health care under a plan of treatment prescribed by a licensed physician. Services may be performed by a registered graduate nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a physical therapist, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, or a home health aide. Provisions for utilization review may be imposed, provided that similar provisions apply to all other types of health care services.

(2) Carriers providing coverage pursuant to this section may establish a maximum length of care for any policy year, but in no event shall reimbursement be limited to an amount less than $1,000 per year.

(3) In the case of persons insured under a group policy receiving benefits pursuant to Medicare, the coverage provided in this section shall be considered supplemental and in addition to any such benefits.

(4) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a multiple-employer welfare arrangement as defined in s. 624.437(1) and in the state health plan as provided in s. 110.123.

History: ss. 1, 4, ch. 87-262; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 31, ch. 99-3; s. 142, ch. 2007-5.
Fla. Stat. § 694.15 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 694 / Section 694.15
694.15 Validation of conveyances by board of trustees.
Status: in_force

All conveyances and releases of any interest in lands, title to which was vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund under chapter 253, made by the board of trustees after June 30, 1975, and prior to July 1, 1977, are hereby ratified, confirmed, and validated in all respects.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-385.
Fla. Stat. § 394.484 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part II / Section 394.484
394.484 Transmission of copies of act adopting compact.
Status: in_force

Copies of this act shall upon its approval be transmitted by the Department of State to the governor of each state, the Attorney General and the Administrator of General Services of the United States, and the Council of State Governments.

History: s. 6, ch. 71-219.
Fla. Stat. § 837.055 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 837 / Section 837.055
837.055 False information to law enforcement during investigation.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever knowingly and willfully gives false information to a law enforcement officer who is conducting a missing person investigation or a felony criminal investigation with the intent to mislead the officer or impede the investigation commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) Whoever knowingly and willfully gives false information to a law enforcement officer who is conducting a missing person investigation involving a child 16 years of age or younger with the intent to mislead the officer or impede the investigation, and the child who is the subject of the investigation suffers great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 1, ch. 2006-142; s. 1, ch. 2012-53.
Fla. Stat. § 744.3735 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VI / Section 744.3735
744.3735 Annual appearance of the guardian.
Status: in_force

The court may require the guardian to appear before the court at the time the guardian files the annual guardianship report or at such other time as the court determines, in order for the court to inquire as to any matter relating to the well-being of the ward.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 17, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 11, ch. 79-221; s. 72, ch. 89-96.
Fla. Stat. § 536.16 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 536 / Section 536.16
536.16 Prima facie evidence of ownership.
Status: in_force

Any log found in any county branded with a brand recorded in said county by any person shall be deemed prima facie to be the property of such person.

History: s. 5, ch. 4738, 1899; GS 1259; RGS 2396; CGL 3805.
Fla. Stat. § 723.062 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 723 / Section 723.062
723.062 Removal of mobile home owner; process.
Status: in_force

(1) In an action for possession, after entry of judgment in favor of the mobile home park owner, the clerk shall issue a writ of possession to the sheriff, describing the lot or premises and commanding the sheriff to put the mobile home park owner in possession. The writ of possession shall not issue earlier than 10 days from the date judgment is granted.

(2) At the time the sheriff executes the writ of possession, the landlord or the landlord’s agent may remove any personal property, including the mobile home, found on the premises to or near the property line or, in the case of the mobile home, into storage. If requested by the landlord, the sheriff shall stand by to keep the peace while the landlord removes personal property. When such a request is made, the sheriff may charge a reasonable hourly rate, and the person requesting the sheriff to stand by to keep the peace shall be responsible for paying the reasonable hourly rate set by the sheriff. Neither the sheriff nor the landlord nor his or her agent shall be responsible to the tenant or any other party for loss, destruction, or damage to the property after it has been removed.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-80; s. 9, ch. 94-170; s. 927, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 504.011 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 504 / Section 504.011
504.011 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Produce Labeling Act of 1979.”

History: s. 1, ch. 79-121; s. 2, ch. 90-322; s. 91, ch. 2004-5.
Fla. Stat. § 15.0521 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 15 / Section 15.0521
15.0521 Official state honey.
Status: in_force

Tupelo honey is designated as the official Florida state honey.

History: s. 1, ch. 2016-61.
Fla. Stat. § 397.998 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part IX / Section 397.998
397.998 Drug-free communities support match grants.
Status: in_force

(1) PURPOSE. — The purposes of drug-free communities match grants are to: (a) Assist community coalitions in an effort to secure federal drug-free communities support program grants under Pub. L. No. 105-20. (b) Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, to reduce substance abuse among adults. (c) Enable community coalitions to strengthen collaboration efforts among public and private agencies to reduce substance abuse among youth.

(2) APPLICATION PROCESS. — (a) Contingent upon specific appropriations, the department shall establish a program to provide drug-free communities match grants. (b) The grants shall be used for all or part of the match required for community coalitions to secure a federal drug-free communities support program grant.

(3) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. — (a) Community coalitions whose members have worked together on substance abuse reduction initiatives for a period of not less than 6 months are eligible to apply for match grant funds. (b) The coalition must represent the targeted community and include at least one representative of each of the following groups: local Department of Children and Families official; youth; parents; business community; media; schools; organizations serving youth; law enforcement agencies; religious or fraternal organizations; civic and volunteer groups; health care professionals; other local or tribal governmental agencies with an expertise in the field of substance abuse, including, if applicable, the state authority with primary authority for substance abuse; and other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse. (c) To demonstrate that the coalition meets the stated criteria, the applicant must submit examples or formal agreements, such as memorandums of understanding, previous newsletters or publications, or other examples of print media coverage that are dated within 6 months prior to submittal of the application.

(4) RELEASE OF FUNDS. — Match grant funds shall be released as required by federal regulations to community coalitions upon documentation that a community coalition has been awarded a drug-free communities support program grant.

(5) IN-KIND MATCH. — The department may provide other in-kind services or goods allowed by federal regulations in lieu of money, to achieve the purpose of this section.

History: s. 17, ch. 99-396; s. 45, ch. 2013-18; s. 119, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 941.15 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.15
941.15 Commitment to await requisition; bail.
Status: in_force

If from the examination before the judge it appears that the person held is the person charged with having committed the crime alleged and, except in cases arising under s. 941.06, that the person has fled from justice, the judge must, by a warrant reciting the accusation, commit the person to the county jail for such a time not exceeding 30 days and specified in the warrant as will enable the arrest of the accused to be made under a warrant of the Governor on a requisition of the executive authority of the state having jurisdiction of the offense, unless the accused gives bail as provided in s. 941.16, or until the accused shall be legally discharged.

History: s. 15, ch. 20460, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 1606, ch. 97-102; s. 46, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 631.714 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part III / Section 631.714
631.714 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Account” means any of the three accounts created in s. 631.715.

(2) “Association” means the Florida Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association created in s. 631.715.

(3) “Contractual obligation” means any obligation under covered policies.

(4) “Covered policy” means any policy or contract set out in s. 631.713 and reduced to written, printed, or other tangible form.

(5) “Impaired insurer” means a member insurer deemed by the department to be potentially unable to fulfill its contractual obligations and not an insolvent insurer.

(6) “Insolvent insurer” means a member insurer authorized to transact insurance in this state, either at the time the policy was issued or when the insured event occurred, and against which an order of liquidation with a finding of insolvency has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(7) “Member insurer” means any person licensed to transact in this state any kind of insurance as set out in s. 631.713.

(8) “Moody’s Corporate Bond Yield Average” means the monthly average corporate bond yields published by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or any successor thereto.

(9) “Premium” means any direct gross insurance premium and any annuity consideration written on covered policies, less return premium and consideration thereon and dividends paid or credited to policyholders on such direct business. “Premium” does not include premium and consideration on contracts between insurers and reinsurers.

(10) “Person” means any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, governmental body or entity, or voluntary organization.

(11) “Resident” means any person who resides in this state at the time a member insurer is determined to be an impaired or insolvent insurer and to whom contractual obligations are owed by such impaired or insolvent member insurer. A person may be a resident of only one state, which in the case of a person other than an individual shall be the person’s principal place of business. Citizens of the United States who are residents of foreign countries or United States possessions, territories, or protectorates that do not have an association similar to the guaranty association created by this part shall be deemed residents of the state of domicile of the insurer issuing the policies or contracts.

History: s. 4, ch. 79-189; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 98, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1359, ch. 2003-261; s. 6, ch. 2010-49; s. 1, ch. 2021-109.
Fla. Stat. § 446.0915 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 446 / Section 446.0915
446.0915 Work-based learning opportunities.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “work-based learning opportunity” means an interaction with industry or community professionals that occurs in a workplace setting, to the extent possible, or a simulated environment at an educational institution that allows firsthand experience with tasks required in a given career field, is aligned with curriculum and instruction, and is provided in partnership with an educational institution.

(2) A work-based learning opportunity must meet all of the following criteria: (a) Be developmentally appropriate. (b) Identify learning objectives for the term of experience. (c) Explore multiple aspects of an industry. (d) Develop workplace skills and competencies. (e) Assess performance. (f) Provide opportunities for work-based reflection. (g) Link to next steps in career planning and preparation in a student’s chosen career pathway. (h) Be provided in an equal and fair manner. (i) Be documented and reported in compliance with state and federal labor laws. A work-based learning opportunity should prioritize paid experiences, such as apprenticeship, preapprenticeship, and diversified education programs.

(3) Each district school board shall ensure that each student enrolled in grades 9 through 12 has access to at least one work-based learning opportunity.

(4) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules to implement this section which must include uniform minimum standards and guidelines for determining student eligibility, obligations of employers, and requirements of institutions that offer work-based learning opportunities.

History: s. 16, ch. 2021-164; s. 12, ch. 2023-81.
Fla. Stat. § 641.32 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.32
641.32 Acceptable payments.
Status: in_force

Each health maintenance organization may accept from governmental agencies, corporations, associations, groups, or individuals payments covering all or part of the cost of contracts entered into between the health maintenance organization and its subscribers.

History: s. 16, ch. 72-264; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 796, 804, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 122.31 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 122 / Section 122.31
122.31 Future amendments.
Status: in_force

Where in this law reference is made to state and federal laws, it shall be understood that such references are intended to include such laws as they now exist or may hereafter be amended.

History: s. 2, ch. 57-382.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6742 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VIII / Section 627.6742
627.6742 Permitted compensation arrangements.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt rules governing the permitted compensation arrangements between insurers and agents with respect to Medicare supplement policies.

(2) The rules shall be based upon the format, interrelationships, and parameters relating to compensation arrangements as set forth in the NAIC Medicare Supplement Insurance Minimum Standards Model Act and Regulations adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners on July 31, 1991.

History: s. 6, ch. 90-257; s. 18, ch. 91-201; ss. 143, 149, ch. 92-33; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1175, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 487.048 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 487 / Part I / Section 487.048
487.048 Dealer’s license; records.
Status: in_force

(1) Each person holding or offering for sale, selling, or distributing restricted-use pesticides must obtain a dealer’s license from the department. Application for the license shall be filed with the department by using a form prescribed by the department or by using the department’s website. The license must be obtained before entering into business or transferring ownership of a business. The department may require examination or other proof of competency of individuals to whom licenses are issued or of individuals employed by persons to whom licenses are issued. Demonstration of continued competency may be required for license renewal, as set by rule. The license shall be renewed annually as provided by rule. An annual license fee not exceeding $250 shall be established by rule. However, a user of a restricted-use pesticide may distribute unopened containers of a properly labeled pesticide to another user who is legally entitled to use that restricted-use pesticide without obtaining a pesticide dealer license. The exclusive purpose of distribution of the restricted-use pesticide is to keep it from becoming a hazardous waste as defined in s. 403.703.

(2) A record of each sale of a restricted-use pesticide shall be maintained by the licensed dealer for a period of 2 years and shall be made available to the department upon request. The content of the record shall be established by department rule.

History: ss. 14, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 18, ch. 2000-154; s. 129, ch. 2008-4; s. 21, ch. 2014-150; s. 7, ch. 2017-167.
Fla. Stat. § 601.94 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.94
601.94 Fruit containing arsenic; powers of inspection.
Status: in_force

Citrus fruit inspectors are authorized:

(1) To inspect citrus fruit, except grapefruit, for arsenic content at any packinghouse, canning plant, concentrating plant, or other place where citrus fruit, except grapefruit, is being received or prepared for sale or transportation, and

(2) To enforce the provisions of these arsenic laws under the direction and supervision of the Department of Agriculture in accordance with the law and rules and regulations prescribed by the said Department of Agriculture.

History: s. 94, ch. 25149, 1949; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 71-185.
Fla. Stat. § 153.57 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 153 / Part II / Section 153.57
153.57 Ballots and election officials.
Status: in_force

The inspectors and clerks for said election or elections shall be appointed by and the ballots to be voted shall be prepared and furnished by the board of county commissioners, which shall designate the polling place or places at which such election or elections shall be held. The inspectors and clerks shall make returns to the board of county commissioners.

History: s. 8, ch. 59-466.