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Fla. Stat. § 30.20 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 30 / Section 30.20
30.20 False return.
Status: in_force

For every false return, the sheriff shall forfeit and pay $500, one moiety thereof to the party aggrieved, and the other moiety to him or her who will sue for the same, to be recovered with costs by action of debt; and the said sheriff shall be further liable to an action of the party aggrieved.

History: s. 2, ch. 997, 1859; RS 1251; GS 1679; RGS 2887; CGL 4584; s. 181, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 677.205 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 677 / Part II / Section 677.205
677.205 Title under warehouse receipt defeated in certain cases.
Status: in_force

A buyer in ordinary course of business of fungible goods sold and delivered by a warehouse that is also in the business of buying and selling such goods takes the goods free of any claim under a warehouse receipt even if the receipt is negotiable and has been duly negotiated.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 27, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 341.103 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 341 / Section 341.103
341.103 Disposal of personal property found on a public transportation system.
Status: in_force

(1) If personal property is found on a public transportation system, the director of the system or the director’s designee shall take charge of the property and make a record of the date such property was found. If, within 90 calendar days after such property is found, or for a longer period of time as may be deemed appropriate by the director or the director’s designee under the circumstances, the property is not claimed by the owner, the director or the director’s designee may: (a) Retain any or all of the property for use by the public transportation system or for use by the state or the unit of local government owning or operating the public transportation system; (b) Trade or donate such property to another unit of local government or a state agency; (c) Donate the property to a charitable organization; (d) Sell the property; or (e) Dispose of the property through an appropriate refuse removal company or a company that provides salvage services for the type of personal property found or located on the public transportation system.

(2) The public transportation system shall notify the owner, if known, that the property has been found and of its intent to dispose of such property.

(3) If the public transportation system elects to sell the property, it shall be sold at a public auction on the Internet or at a specified physical location. Notice of the time and place of sale must be given at least 10 calendar days before the date of sale in a publication of general circulation within the county where the public transportation system is located and after written notice, via certified mail, return receipt requested, is provided to the owner, if his or her identity and address are known. Such notice is sufficient if it refers to the public transportation system’s intention to sell all then-accumulated found property. There is no requirement that the notice identify each item to be sold. The rightful owner of such property may reclaim the property at any time before sale by presenting acceptable evidence of ownership to the public transportation system director or the director’s designee. All proceeds from the sale of the property shall be retained by the public transportation system for use by the public transportation system in any lawfully authorized manner.

(4) A purchaser or recipient of personal property sold or obtained in good faith under this section shall take possession of the property free of the rights of the persons previously holding any legal or equitable interest therein, whether or not recorded.

History: s. 10, ch. 2014-169.
Fla. Stat. § 723.072 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 723 / Section 723.072
723.072 Affidavit of compliance with statutory requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) A park owner may at any time record, in the official records of the county where a mobile home park is situated, an affidavit in which the park owner certifies that: (a) With reference to an offer by him or her for the sale of such park, he or she has complied with the provisions of s. 723.071(1); (b) With reference to an offer received by him or her for the purchase of such park, or with reference to a counteroffer which he or she intends to make, or has made, for the sale of such park, he or she has complied with the provisions of s. 723.071(2); (c) Notwithstanding his or her compliance with the provisions of either subsection (1) or subsection (2) of s. 723.071, no contract has been executed for the sale of such park between himself or herself and the park homeowners’ association; (d) The provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of s. 723.071 are inapplicable to a particular sale or transfer of such park by him or her, and compliance with such subsections is not required; or (e) A particular sale or transfer of such park is exempted from the provisions of this section and s. 723.071. Any party acquiring an interest in a mobile home park, and any and all title insurance companies and attorneys preparing, furnishing, or examining any evidence of title, have the absolute right to rely on the truth and accuracy of all statements appearing in such affidavit and are under no obligation to inquire further as to any matter or fact relating to the park owner’s compliance with the provisions of s. 723.071.

(2) It is the purpose and intention of this section to preserve the marketability of title to mobile home parks, and, accordingly, the provisions of this section shall be liberally construed in order that all persons may rely on the record title to mobile home parks.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-80; s. 60, ch. 85-62; s. 930, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 35.05 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 35 / Section 35.05
35.05 Headquarters.
Status: in_force

(1) The headquarters of the First Appellate District shall be in the Second Judicial Circuit, Tallahassee, Leon County; of the Second Appellate District in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County; of the Third Appellate District in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County; of the Fourth Appellate District in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County; of the Fifth Appellate District in the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Daytona Beach, Volusia County; and of the Sixth Appellate District in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Lakeland, Polk County. Although each district must have a headquarters as set forth in this subsection, the Legislature intends for policies and practices to be implemented to encourage top applicants for judicial vacancies from throughout each entire district and to provide opportunities for remote workplaces for judges and staff who may not live near the headquarters of the district. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that the district courts operate as efficiently as possible through the use of leading technologies and by adopting policies and practices that encourage innovation and workforce flexibility.

(2) A district court of appeal may designate other locations within its district as branch headquarters for the conduct of the business of the court and as the official headquarters of its officers or employees pursuant to s. 112.061.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-248; s. 1, ch. 65-294; ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, ch. 67-29; s. 8, ch. 71-355; s. 3, ch. 79-413; s. 1, ch. 80-123; s. 22, ch. 2000-237; s. 11, ch. 2008-4; s. 7, ch. 2013-25; s. 9, ch. 2022-163.
Fla. Stat. § 741.212 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 741 / Section 741.212
741.212 Marriages between persons of the same sex.
Status: in_force

(1) Marriages between persons of the same sex entered into in any jurisdiction, whether within or outside the State of Florida, the United States, or any other jurisdiction, either domestic or foreign, or any other place or location, or relationships between persons of the same sex which are treated as marriages in any jurisdiction, whether within or outside the State of Florida, the United States, or any other jurisdiction, either domestic or foreign, or any other place or location, are not recognized for any purpose in this state.

(2) The state, its agencies, and its political subdivisions may not give effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any state, territory, possession, or tribe of the United States or of any other jurisdiction, either domestic or foreign, or any other place or location respecting either a marriage or relationship not recognized under subsection (1) or a claim arising from such a marriage or relationship.

(3) For purposes of interpreting any state statute or rule, the term “marriage” means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the term “spouse” applies only to a member of such a union.

History: s. 1, ch. 97-268.
Fla. Stat. § 493.6124 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 493 / Part I / Section 493.6124
493.6124 Use of state seal; prohibited.
Status: in_force

No person or licensee shall use any facsimile reproduction or pictorial portion of the Great Seal of the State of Florida on any badge, credentials, identification card, or other means of identification used in connection with any activities regulated under this chapter.

History: ss. 2, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 95.35 — Florida Code / Title VIII / Chapter 95 / Section 95.35
95.35 Termination of contracts to purchase real estate in which there is no maturity date.
Status: in_force

Whenever:

(1) Any person contracts by written agreement to purchase real property before July 1, 1972, and the final maturity of the obligation is not ascertainable from the record of the contract, or accepts an assignment of such a contract, but

(2) Even though the existence of the contract or assignment appears from the record of the instrument or by reference to it in another recorded instrument, such person has not recorded a deed to the property or a judgment recognizing the person’s rights to the property and is not in actual possession of the property as defined in s. 95.16, then

the person and those claiming under the person shall have no further interest in the property by virtue of the contract or assignment. In these circumstances, the record of the contract or assignment, or other record reference to either, shall no longer constitute actual or constructive notice to any person acquiring any interest in the property.

History: s. 1, ch. 24292, 1947; s. 19, ch. 74-382; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 528, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 25.382 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 25 / Section 25.382
25.382 State courts system.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “state courts system” means all officers, employees, and divisions of the Supreme Court, district courts of appeal, circuit courts, and county courts.

(2) It is declared and determined that the officers, employees, committees, and divisions of the state courts system of the judicial branch are and shall continue to be officers, employees, committees, and divisions of the state courts system to perform such services as may be provided by the State Constitution, by law, by rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Supreme Court, or by administrative order of the Chief Justice, whichever is applicable.

(3) The manner of selection of employees, the determination of qualifications and compensation, and the establishment of policies relating to the work of such employees, including hours of work, leave, and other matters, shall be determined by rule of the Supreme Court as provided in s. 2(a), Art. V of the State Constitution.

(4) The Supreme Court shall ensure that clearly written policies, procedures, and goals for the recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention of minorities, including minority women, are established throughout all levels of the judicial system. An annual report shall be submitted to the Chief Justice outlining progress, problems, and corrective actions relating to the implementation of this plan.

History: s. 13, ch. 79-190; s. 6, ch. 83-92; s. 9, ch. 94-348.
Fla. Stat. § 197.462 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 197 / Section 197.462
197.462 Transfer of tax certificates held by individuals.
Status: in_force

(1) All tax certificates issued to an individual may be transferred at any time before they are redeemed or a tax deed is executed.

(2) The tax collector shall record the transfer on the record of tax certificates sold.

(3) The tax collector shall receive $2.25 as a service charge for each transfer.

History: s. 182, ch. 85-342; s. 11, ch. 90-343; s. 57, ch. 94-353; s. 43, ch. 2011-151.
Fla. Stat. § 26.49 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 26 / Section 26.49
26.49 Executive officer of circuit court.
Status: in_force

The sheriff of the county shall be the executive officer of the circuit court of the county.

History: s. 14, ch. 4, 1845; RS 1396; GS 1841; RGS 3086; CGL 4869.
Fla. Stat. § 642.016 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 642 / Section 642.016
642.016 Chapter exclusive; applicability of other laws.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this chapter, legal expense insurance corporations shall be governed by this chapter and shall be exempt from all other provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

History: ss. 29, 52, ch. 85-321; ss. 6, 7, ch. 93-147.
Fla. Stat. § 30.48 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 30 / Section 30.48
30.48 Salaries.
Status: in_force

Each sheriff shall receive for the performance of official duties as sheriff an annual salary, which shall be payable monthly, twice per month, or biweekly; provided, that compensation for service in office for a part of a calendar month shall be paid in the proportion that the days served bear to the number of days in that month.

History: s. 2, ch. 57-368; s. 1, ch. 59-216; s. 16, ch. 77-104; s. 1, ch. 88-212; s. 187, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 377.245 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part I / Section 377.245
377.245 Provision for distribution of earnings to lessees or owners of the fractional undivided mineral rights not owned by applicant for permit under ss. 377.243 and 377.244.
Status: in_force

Lessees or owners of the fractional undivided oil, gas or other mineral rights in lands described in permits issued under the provisions of ss. 377.243 and 377.244, not owned by the applicant named in said permits, shall, as to all productive wells or surface mineral operations on said lands, be entitled to and be paid their pro rata part of the earnings after costs of exploration and operation have been allocated. The division shall prescribe such reasonable and appropriate rules and regulations as shall be deemed necessary and proper to implement the provisions of this section and all other sections of this act.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-299; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 903.045 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 903 / Section 903.045
903.045 Nature of criminal surety bail bonds.
Status: in_force

It is the public policy of this state and the intent of the Legislature that a criminal surety bail bond, executed by a bail bond agent licensed pursuant to chapter 648 in connection with the pretrial or appellate release of a criminal defendant, shall be construed as a commitment by and an obligation upon the bail bond agent to ensure that the defendant appears at all criminal proceedings for which the surety bond is posted.

History: s. 40, ch. 82-175; s. 1475, ch. 97-102; s. 1, ch. 2017-168.
Fla. Stat. § 125.568 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part I / Section 125.568
125.568 Conservation of water; Florida-friendly landscaping.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The Legislature finds that Florida-friendly landscaping contributes to the conservation, protection, and restoration of water. In an effort to meet the water needs of this state in a manner that will supply adequate and dependable supplies of water where needed, it is the intent of the Legislature that Florida-friendly landscaping be an essential part of water conservation and water quality protection and restoration planning. (b) As used in this section, “Florida-friendly landscaping” has the same meaning as in s. 373.185.

(2) The board of county commissioners of each county shall consider enacting ordinances, consistent with s. 373.185, requiring the use of Florida-friendly landscaping as a water conservation or water quality protection or restoration measure. If the board determines that such landscaping would be of significant benefit as a water conservation or water quality protection or restoration measure, especially for waters designated as impaired pursuant to s. 403.067, relative to the cost to implement Florida-friendly landscaping in its area of jurisdiction, the board shall enact a Florida-friendly landscaping ordinance. Further, the board of county commissioners shall consider promoting Florida-friendly landscaping as a water conservation or water quality protection or restoration measure by: using such landscaping in any areas under its jurisdiction which are landscaped after the effective date of this act; providing public education on Florida-friendly landscaping, its uses in increasing water conservation and water quality protection or restoration, and its long-term cost-effectiveness; and offering incentives to local residents and businesses to implement Florida-friendly landscaping.

(3)(a) The Legislature finds that the use of Florida-friendly landscaping and other water use and pollution prevention measures to conserve or protect the state’s water resources serves a compelling public interest and that the participation of homeowners’ associations and local governments is essential to the state’s efforts in water conservation and water quality protection and restoration. (b) A deed restriction or covenant may not prohibit or be enforced so as to prohibit any property owner from implementing Florida-friendly landscaping on his or her land or create any requirement or limitation in conflict with any provision of part II of chapter 373 or a water shortage order, other order, consumptive use permit, or rule adopted or issued pursuant to part II of chapter 373. (c) A local government ordinance may not prohibit or be enforced so as to prohibit any property owner from implementing Florida-friendly landscaping on his or her land.

History: s. 5, ch. 91-41; s. 5, ch. 91-68; s. 2, ch. 2001-252; s. 21, ch. 2009-243.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0125 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0125
617.0125 Filing duties of Department of State.
Status: in_force

(1) If a document delivered to the department for filing satisfies the requirements of s. 617.01201, the department shall file it.

(2) The department files a document by stamping or otherwise endorsing “filed,” together with the Secretary of State’s official title and the date and time of receipt. After filing a document, the department shall send a notice of the filing to the electronic mail address on file for the domestic or foreign corporation or its representative or send a copy of the document to the mailing address of such corporation or its representative. If the record changes the electronic mail address of the domestic or foreign corporation, the department must send such notice to the new electronic mail address and to the most recent prior electronic mail address. If the record changes the mailing address of the domestic or foreign corporation, the department must send such notice to the new mailing address and to the most recent prior mailing address.

(3) If the department refuses to file a document, it shall return it to the domestic or foreign corporation or its representative within 15 days after the document was received for filing, together with a brief, written explanation of the reason for refusal.

(4) The department’s duty to file documents under this section is ministerial. The filing or refusing to file a document does not: (a) Affect the validity or invalidity of the document in whole or part; (b) Relate to the correctness or incorrectness of information contained in the document; or (c) Create a presumption that the document is valid or invalid or that information contained in the document is correct or incorrect.

(5) If not otherwise provided by law and the provisions of this act, the department shall determine, by rule, the appropriate format for, number of copies of, manner of execution of, method of electronic transmission of, and amount of and method of payment of fees for, any document placed under its jurisdiction.

History: s. 8, ch. 90-179; s. 6, ch. 2018-58.
Fla. Stat. § 193.462 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part II / Section 193.462
193.462 Agricultural lands; annual application process; extenuating circumstances; waivers.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of granting an agricultural classification for January 1, 2003, the term “extenuating circumstances,” as used in s. 193.461(3)(a), includes the failure of a property owner in a county that waived the annual application process to return the agricultural classification form or card, which return was required by operation of s. 193.461(3)(e), as created by chapter 2002-18, Laws of Florida.

(2) Any waiver of the annual application granted under s. 193.461(3)(a), which is in effect on December 31, 2002, shall remain in full force and effect until subsequently revoked as provided by s. 193.461(3)(a).

History: s. 3, ch. 2003-162; s. 44, ch. 2003-254.
Fla. Stat. § 743.045 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 743 / Section 743.045
743.045 Removal of disabilities of minors; executing contracts for a residential lease.
Status: in_force

For the sole purpose of ensuring that a youth in foster care will be able to execute a contract for the lease of residential property upon the youth’s 18th birthday, the disability of nonage of minors is removed for all youth who have reached 17 years of age, have been adjudicated dependent, and are in the legal custody of the Department of Children and Families through foster care or subsidized independent living. These youth are authorized to make and execute contracts, releases, and all other instruments necessary for the purpose of entering into a contract for the lease of residential property upon the youth’s 18th birthday. The contracts or other instruments made by the youth shall have the same effect as though they were the obligations of persons who were not minors. A youth seeking to enter into such lease contracts or execute other necessary instruments that are incidental to entering into a lease must present an order from a court of competent jurisdiction removing the disabilities of nonage of the minor under this section.

History: s. 14, ch. 2006-194; s. 288, ch. 2014-19.