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Fla. Stat. § 153.13 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 153 / Part I / Section 153.13
153.13 Application of revenues.
Status: in_force

(1) All revenues derived from any water supply system, water system improvement, sewage disposal system or sewer improvements for either of which a single issue of water revenue bonds or sewer revenue bonds shall be issued, except such part thereof as may be required to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing and operating such system or systems and to provide reserves therefor as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of such water revenue bonds or sewer revenue bonds, shall be set aside at such regular intervals as may be provided in such resolution and deposited for the credit of the following separate funds for the following purposes: (a) Sinking fund for the payment of interest on and the principal of such water revenue bonds and/or sewer revenue bonds as the same shall become due, necessary charges of paying agents for paying such interest and principal, and any premium upon bonds retired by call or purchase before their maturity or respective maturities, including the accumulation of reserves for such purposes; and (b) A fund for anticipated renewals and replacements and extraordinary repairs.

(2) The use and disposition of moneys to the credit of such sinking fund shall be subject to such regulations as may be provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of the water revenue bonds and/or sewer revenue bonds and, except as may otherwise be provided in such resolution, such sinking fund shall be a fund for the benefit of all bonds without distinction or priority of one over the other.

(3) The county commission shall at the close of each fiscal year make or cause to be made a comprehensive report of its operations of the water supply system or systems and sewage disposal system or systems under its control during the preceding fiscal year, including all matters relating to rates, revenues, expenses for maintenance, repair and operation and of replacements and extensions, principal and interest retirements and the status of all funds, and there shall be set forth in such report the budget recommended by the commission for the current fiscal year. A copy of such annual report shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court in the county and shall be open to the inspection of all interested persons. Any surplus of the gross revenues remaining at the end of any fiscal year after making the required deposits for the credit of the separate funds set forth above, and not appropriated in the budget for the then-current fiscal year, shall be paid into the sinking fund.

History: s. 13, ch. 29837, 1955.
Fla. Stat. § 787.061 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 787 / Section 787.061
787.061 Civil actions by victims of human trafficking.
Status: in_force

(1) FINDINGS. — The Legislature finds that it is necessary to provide a civil cause of action for the recovery of specified damages and costs in order to achieve the intent of the Legislature relating to human trafficking as expressed in s. 787.06(1)(d).

(2) DEFINITIONS. — As used in this section, the term: (a) “Human trafficking” has the same meaning as provided in s. 787.06(2). (b) “Victim of human trafficking” means a person subjected to coercion, as defined in s. 787.06(2), or by any other means, for the purpose of being used in human trafficking; a child under 18 years of age subjected to human trafficking; or an individual subjected to human trafficking as defined by federal law.

(3) CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION. — (a) A victim of human trafficking has a civil cause of action against an adult theater, as defined in s. 847.001(2)(b), or an owner, an operator, or a manager of such theater, that knowingly allows a victim of human trafficking to work, perform, or dance at the adult theater. Such victim may recover damages as provided in this section. (b) The action may be brought in any circuit court of competent jurisdiction in this state. (c) A victim who prevails in any such action may recover economic and noneconomic damages; punitive damages, as provided in ss. 768.72, 768.725, and 768.73; reasonable attorney fees; and costs. 1. Economic damages include, but are not limited to, past and future medical and mental health expenses; repatriation expenses, when a victim elects repatriation; and all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the victim in the past or estimated to be incurred by the victim in the future as a result of the human trafficking. 2. Noneconomic damages are nonfinancial losses that would not have occurred but for the victimization, and include pain and suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of capacity for enjoyment of life, and other nonfinancial losses. (d) The civil remedies provided for in this section do not preempt any other remedy or cause of action provided by law, except that a victim may not recover against the same defendant under both this section and s. 772.104(2). (e) If the factfinder determines a parent or legal guardian knowingly trafficked the victim, facilitated such trafficking, or otherwise participated in the human trafficking of the victim, the court may not allow such parent or legal guardian to receive any distribution of damages awarded under this section. (f) The court shall have specific authority to consolidate civil actions for the same defendant for the purpose of case resolution and aggregate jurisdiction.

(4) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS. — The statute of limitations as specified in s. 95.11(8) or (10), as applicable, governs an action brought under this section.

History: s. 4, ch. 2023-86; s. 14, ch. 2024-183.
Fla. Stat. § 733.302 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part III / Section 733.302
733.302 Who may be appointed personal representative.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations in this part, any person who is sui juris and is a resident of Florida at the time of the death of the person whose estate is to be administered is qualified to act as personal representative in Florida.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 63, ch. 75-220; s. 5, ch. 79-343; s. 989, ch. 97-102; s. 99, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 601.48 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.48
601.48 Grading processed citrus products.
Status: in_force

(1) If processed citrus products meet the requirements of the two highest grades as established by the Department of Citrus or, at the option of the processor, the two highest grades established by the United States Department of Agriculture, the processor shall have the privilege of using labels, brands, or trademarks properly registered with the Department of Citrus, as provided in subsection (2), to represent state or U.S. grades.

(2) In accordance with such rules as the Department of Citrus may prescribe, licensed citrus fruit dealers in this state shall be entitled to register labels, brands, or trademarks for grade identification purposes. The department shall maintain a record of all labels, brands, and trademarks registered for grade identification purposes, which record may be purged as necessary.

(3) The grade labeling requirements of this section shall not apply to intrastate shipments of processed citrus products between licensed citrus fruit dealers who are operators of processing plants duly registered under s. 601.40.

History: s. 48, ch. 25149, 1949; s. 1, ch. 71-78; s. 22, ch. 71-186; s. 1, ch. 77-5; s. 52, ch. 2001-279; s. 97, ch. 2004-5.
Fla. Stat. § 768.733 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part II / Section 768.733
768.733 Bonds in class actions; limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) In any civil action that is brought as a certified class action, the trial court, upon the posting of a bond or equivalent surety as provided in this section, shall stay the execution of any judgment, or portion thereof, entered on account of punitive damages pending completion of any appellate review of the judgment.

(2) The required bond or equivalent surety acceptable to the court for imposition of the stay shall be the lower of: (a) The amount of the punitive-damages judgment, plus twice the statutory rate of interest; or (b) Ten percent of the net worth of the defendant as determined by applying generally accepted accounting principles to the defendant’s financial status as of December 31 of the year prior to the judgment for punitive damages; provided that in no case shall the amount of the required bond or equivalent surety exceed $100 million, regardless of the amount of punitive damages.

(3) If, at any time after notice and hearing, the court finds that a defendant who has posted a bond or equivalent surety pursuant to subsection (2) is purposefully moving assets with the intent to avoid the punitive-damages judgment, the court shall increase the bond or equivalent surety to the amount determined pursuant to paragraph (2)(a). If the defendant does not post the additional bond required by the court, the stay shall be revoked.

History: s. 4, ch. 2000-128.
Fla. Stat. § 631.321 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.321
631.321 Order and levy of assessment.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the filing and reading of the report and petition provided for in s. 631.311, the court, ex parte, may order the department to assess all members or subscribers of the insurer who may be subject to such an assessment, in such an aggregate amount as the court finds reasonably necessary to pay all valid claims as may be timely filed and proved in the delinquency proceeding, together with the costs and expenses of levying and collecting assessments and the costs and expenses of the delinquency proceeding in full. Any such order shall require the department to assess each such member or subscriber for her or his proportion of the aggregate assessment, according to such reasonable classification of such members or subscribers and formula as may be made by the department and approved by the court.

(2) The court may order additional assessments upon the filing and reading of any amendment or supplement to the report and petition referred to in subsection (1), if such amendment or supplement is filed within 3 years after the date of the entry of the order of rehabilitation or liquidation.

(3) After the entry of the order to levy an assessment upon members or subscribers of an insurer referred to in subsection (1) or subsection (2), the department shall levy an assessment upon such members or subscribers in accordance with the order.

(4) The total of all assessments against any member or subscriber with respect to any policy, whether levied pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to any other provision of this code, shall be for no greater amount than that specified in the policy or policies of the member or subscriber and as limited under this code; except as to any policy which was issued at a rate of premium below the minimum rate lawfully permitted for the risk insured, in which event the assessment against any such policyholder shall be upon the basis of the minimum rate for such risk.

(5) No assessment shall be levied against any member or subscriber with respect to any nonassessable policy issued in accordance with this code.

History: s. 748, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 407, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 513.118 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 513 / Section 513.118
513.118 Conduct on premises; refusal of service.
Status: in_force

(1) The operator of a recreational vehicle park may refuse to provide accommodations, service, or access to the premises to any transient guest or visitor whose conduct on the premises of the park displays intoxication, profanity, lewdness, or brawling; who indulges in such language or conduct as to disturb the peace, quiet enjoyment, or comfort of other guests; who engages in illegal or disorderly conduct; or whose conduct constitutes a nuisance or safety hazard.

(2) The operator of a recreational vehicle park may request that a transient guest or visitor who violates subsection (1) leave the premises immediately. A person who refuses to leave the premises commits the offense of trespass as provided in s. 810.08, and the operator may call a law enforcement officer to have the person and his or her property removed under the supervision of the officer. A law enforcement officer is not liable for any claim involving the removal of the person or property from the recreational vehicle park under this section, except as provided in s. 768.28. If conditions do not allow for immediate removal of the person’s property, he or she may arrange a reasonable time, not to exceed 48 hours, with the operator to come remove the property, accompanied by a law enforcement officer.

(3) Such refusal of accommodations, service, or access to the premises may not be based upon race, color, national origin, sex, physical disability, or creed.

History: s. 13, ch. 84-182; s. 1, ch. 85-65; s. 36, ch. 92-78; s. 21, ch. 93-150; s. 7, ch. 2020-126.
Fla. Stat. § 717.12403 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 717 / Section 717.12403
717.12403 Unclaimed demand, savings, or checking account in a financial institution held in the name of more than one person.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) If an unclaimed demand, savings, or checking account in a financial institution is reported as an “and” account in the name of two or more persons who are not beneficiaries, it is presumed that each person must claim the account in order for the claim to be approved by the department. This presumption may be rebutted by showing that entitlement to the account has been transferred to another person or by clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that the account should have been reported by the financial institution as an “or” account. (b) If an unclaimed demand, savings, or checking account in a financial institution is reported as an “and” account and one of the persons on the account is deceased, it is presumed that the account is a survivorship account. This presumption may be rebutted by showing that entitlement to the account has been transferred to another person or by clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that the account is not a survivorship account.

(2) If an unclaimed demand, savings, or checking account in a financial institution is reported as an “or” account in the name of two or more persons who are not beneficiaries, it is presumed that either person listed on the account may claim the entire amount held in the account. This presumption may be rebutted by showing that entitlement to the account has been transferred to another person or by clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that the account should have been reported by the financial institution as an “and” account.

(3) If an unclaimed demand, savings, or checking account in a financial institution is reported in the name of two or more persons who are not beneficiaries without identifying whether the account is an “and” account or an “or” account, it is presumed that the account is an “or” account. This presumption may be rebutted by showing that entitlement to the account has been transferred to another person or by clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that the account should have been reported by the financial institution as an “and” account.

(4) The department shall be deemed to have made a distribution in good faith if the department remits funds consistent with this section.

History: s. 122, ch. 2004-390.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.53 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part III / Section 1012.53
1012.53 Duties of instructional personnel.
Status: in_force

(1) The primary duty of instructional personnel is to work diligently and faithfully to help students meet or exceed annual learning goals, to meet state and local achievement requirements, and to master the skills required to graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary education and work. This duty applies to instructional personnel whether they teach or function in a support role.

(2) Members of the instructional staff of the public schools shall perform duties prescribed by rules of the district school board. The rules shall include, but are not limited to, rules relating to a teacher’s duty to help students master challenging standards and meet all state and local requirements for achievement; teaching efficiently and faithfully, using prescribed materials and methods, including technology-based instruction; recordkeeping; and fulfilling the terms of any contract, unless released from the contract by the district school board.

History: s. 725, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 402.30501 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.30501
402.30501 Modification of introductory child care course for community college credit authorized.
Status: in_force

The Department of Children and Families may modify the 40-clock-hour introductory course in child care under s. 402.305 or s. 402.3131 to meet the requirements of articulating the course to community college credit. Any modification must continue to provide that the course satisfies the requirements of s. 402.305(2)(d).

History: s. 4, ch. 2002-300; s. 144, ch. 2014-19; s. 17, ch. 2018-103; s. 10, ch. 2025-186.
Fla. Stat. § 631.823 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part IV / Section 631.823
631.823 Examination of the plan; annual report.
Status: in_force

The plan shall be subject to examination and regulation by the office. The board of directors shall submit to the office and the department, not later than May 1 of each year, a financial report for the preceding calendar year in a form approved by the commission and a report of its activities during the preceding calendar year.

History: ss. 1, 23, ch. 88-388; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1369, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 308.03 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 308 / Section 308.03
308.03 License and regulation; penalties.
Status: in_force

The mayor and council may grant license in conformity to this chapter, under such rules and regulations as they may prescribe, and such ordinances and orders as in their judgment may be most conducive to the interests of their port, and for the government of the shipping and for the welfare and protection of the marine and seamen, subject to the laws of the United States, and for the direction and government of said shipping masters as they may deem proper; and the same at any time may amend or revoke, and may impose fines for the violation of such rules, ordinances, orders and regulations, provided such fines so imposed by city or town authority under this chapter shall not exceed $50 for each offense in violating said rules, orders and regulations or ordinances.

History: s. 3, ch. 1750, 1870; RS 935; GS 1289; RGS 2459; CGL 3868.
Fla. Stat. § 655.41 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 655 / Section 655.41
655.41 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 655.41-655.419, the term:

(1) “Financial entity” means a financial institution whose principal office is in this state.

(2) “Capital stock financial institution” means a financial institution that is authorized to issue capital stock.

(3) “Mutual financial institution” means a financial institution that is not authorized to issue stock and the assets of which are owned by its members.

History: s. 4, ch. 82-214; s. 1, ch. 85-65; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 31, ch. 92-303; s. 5, ch. 97-30; s. 6, ch. 2011-194.
Fla. Stat. § 626.84195 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part V / Section 626.84195
626.84195 Confidentiality of information supplied by title insurance agencies and insurers.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “proprietary business information” means information that: (a) Is owned or controlled by a title insurance agency or insurer requesting confidentiality under this section; (b) Is intended to be and is treated by the title insurance agency or insurer as private in that the disclosure of the information would cause harm to the business operations of the title insurance agency or insurer; (c) Has not been publicly disclosed; and (d) Concerns: 1. Business plans; 2. Internal auditing controls and reports of internal auditors; 3. Reports of external auditors for privately held companies; 4. Trade secrets, as defined in s. 688.002; or 5. Financial information, including revenue data, loss expense data, gross receipts, taxes paid, capital investment, and employee wages.

(2) Proprietary business information provided to the office by a title insurance agency or insurer is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until such information is otherwise publicly available or is no longer treated by the title insurance agency or insurer as proprietary business information. However, information provided by multiple title insurance agencies and insurers may be aggregated on an industrywide basis and disclosed to the public as long as the specific identities of the agencies or insurers are not revealed.

History: s. 1, ch. 2012-207; s. 1, ch. 2017-34.
Fla. Stat. § 116.34 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 116 / Section 116.34
116.34 Facsimile signatures.
Status: in_force

(1) SHORT TITLE. — This act may be cited as the “Uniform Facsimile Signature of Public Officials Act.”

(2) DEFINITIONS. — As used in this section: (a) “Authorized officer” means any official of this state or any of its departments, agencies, public bodies, or other instrumentalities or any of its political subdivisions whose signature to a public security, instrument of conveyance or instrument of payment is required or permitted. (b) “Facsimile signature” means a reproduction by engraving, imprinting, stamping, or other means of the manual signature of an authorized officer. (c) “Instrument of conveyance” means an instrument conveying any interest in real property. (d) “Instrument of payment” means a check, draft, warrant, or order for the payment, delivery, or transfer of funds. (e) “Public security” means a bond, note, certificate of indebtedness, or other obligation for the payment of money, issued by this state or by any of its departments, agencies, public bodies, or other instrumentalities or by any of its political subdivisions.

(3) USE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURE. — Any authorized officer, after filing with the Department of State his or her manual signature certified by him or her under oath, may execute or cause to be executed with a facsimile signature in lieu of a manual signature: (a) Any public security or instrument of conveyance, provided that at least one signature required or permitted to be placed thereon shall be manually subscribed. (b) Any instrument of payment. (c) Any official order, proclamation or resolution; provided, however, that this shall not apply to the signing of legislative bills or veto messages. Upon compliance with this act by the authorized officer, a facsimile signature has the same legal effect as a manual signature.

(4) METHOD OF USE OF FACSIMILE SEAL. — When the seal of this state or any of its departments, agencies, public bodies, or other instrumentalities or of any of its political subdivisions is required in the execution of a public security or instrument of payment, the authorized officer may cause the seal to be printed, engraved, stamped or otherwise placed in facsimile thereon. The facsimile seal has the same legal effect as the impression of the seal.

(5) VIOLATION AND PENALTY. — Any person who knowingly, without authorization or with intent to defraud, uses on any of the documents referred to in subsection (3), a facsimile signature, or any reproduction of it, of any authorized officer, or any facsimile seal, or any reproduction of it, of this state or any of its departments, agencies, public bodies, or other instrumentalities or of any of its political subdivisions, shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(6) UNIFORMITY OF INTERPRETATION. — This section shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of states which enact it.

History: ss. 1-6, ch. 63-441; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 69, ch. 71-136; s. 745, ch. 95-147; s. 42, ch. 2023-8.