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Fla. Stat. § 29.0185 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 29 / Section 29.0185
29.0185 Provision of state-funded due process services to individuals.
Status: in_force

(1) Due process services may not be provided with state revenues to an individual unless the individual on whose behalf the due process services are being provided is eligible for court-appointed counsel under s. 27.40, based upon a determination of indigency under s. 27.52, regardless of whether such counsel is appointed or the individual on whose behalf the due process services are being provided is eligible for court-appointed counsel under s. 27.40 and has been determined indigent for costs pursuant to s. 27.52.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), state revenues may be used by the state courts system to provide court-appointed interpreting services to nonindigent individuals if funds are available in the fiscal year appropriation for due process services and if interpreting services are provided as prescribed by the Supreme Court.

History: s. 21, ch. 2005-236; s. 1, ch. 2024-154.
Fla. Stat. § 66.091 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 66 / Section 66.091
66.091 Betterment, payment by plaintiff.
Status: in_force

The plaintiff may pay the balance in cash or may give defendant a bond with surety to be approved by the clerk, conditioned to pay said balance in two equal annual installments, with interest at 6 percent per annum to defendant. If plaintiff shall pay the sum within 20 days, or if the payment of the bond is received, satisfaction of the judgment shall be entered and all rights conferred on defendant by the judgment terminate.

History: RS 1521; GS 1976; RGS 3244; CGL 5052; s. 21, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 392.545 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 392 / Section 392.545
392.545 Naming of persons subject to proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) When requesting an order from a circuit court under the provisions of s. 392.55, s. 392.56, or s. 392.57, the department shall substitute a pseudonym for the true name of the person to whom the order pertains. The actual name of the person shall be revealed to the court only in camera, and the court shall seal such name from further revelation.

(2) All court decisions, orders, petitions, and other formal documents shall be styled in a manner to protect the name of the person from public disclosure.

(3) The department, its authorized representatives, the court, and other parties to the lawsuit shall not reveal the name of any person subject to these proceedings except as permitted in s. 392.65. Such information is exempt from s. 119.07(1).

History: s. 1, ch. 88-389; s. 1, ch. 88-398; s. 12, ch. 90-344; s. 204, ch. 96-406.
Fla. Stat. § 500.115 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 500 / Section 500.115
500.115 Advertisement of food deemed false.
Status: in_force

An advertisement of a food is deemed to be false if it is false or misleading in any particular.

History: s. 19, ch. 19656, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(682); ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 424, ch. 77-147; s. 13, ch. 82-225.
Fla. Stat. § 723.022 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 723 / Section 723.022
723.022 Mobile home park owner’s general obligations.
Status: in_force

A mobile home park owner shall at all times:

(1) Comply with the requirements of applicable building, housing, and health codes.

(2) Maintain buildings and improvements in common areas in a good state of repair and maintenance and maintain the common areas in a good state of appearance, safety, and cleanliness.

(3) Provide access to the common areas, including buildings and improvements thereto, at all reasonable times for the benefit of the park residents and their guests.

(4) Maintain utility connections and systems for which the park owner is responsible in proper operating condition.

(5) Comply with properly promulgated park rules and regulations and require other persons on the premises with his or her consent to comply therewith and conduct themselves in a manner that does not unreasonably disturb the park residents or constitute a breach of the peace.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-80; s. 917, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 339.0803 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 339 / Section 339.0803
339.0803 Allocation of increased revenues derived from amendments to s. 320.08 by ch. 2019-43.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning in the 2021-2022 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, funds that result from increased revenues to the State Transportation Trust Fund derived from the amendments to s. 320.08 made by chapter 2019-43, Laws of Florida, and deposited into the fund pursuant to s. 320.20(5)(a) must be used to fund arterial highway projects identified by the department in accordance with s. 339.65 and may be used for projects as specified in ss. 339.66 and 339.67. For purposes of the funding provided in this section, the department shall prioritize use of existing facilities or portions thereof when upgrading arterial highways to limited or controlled access facilities. However, this section does not preclude use of the funding for projects that enhance the capacity of an arterial highway. The funds allocated as provided in this section shall be in addition to any other statutory funding allocations provided by law.

(2) Revenues deposited into the State Transportation Trust Fund pursuant to s. 320.20(5)(a) shall first be available for appropriation for payments under a service contract entered into with the Florida Department of Transportation Financing Corporation pursuant to s. 339.0809(4) to fund arterial highway projects. For the corporation’s bonding purposes, two or more such projects in the department’s adopted work program may be treated as a single project.

History: s. 7, ch. 2021-161; s. 17, ch. 2021-186; s. 9, ch. 2024-57.
Fla. Stat. § 662.1215 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 662 / Section 662.1215
662.1215 Investigation of license applicants.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of this section, the application is not deemed to be filed until the applicant has provided the office with all information required to be included pursuant to s. 662.121.

(2) Upon filing an application for a license to operate as a licensed family trust company, the office shall conduct an investigation to confirm: (a) That the persons who will serve as directors or officers of the corporation or, if the applicant is a limited liability company, managers or members acting in a managerial capacity, have not: 1. Been convicted of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to, a crime involving fraud, misrepresentation, or moral turpitude; 2. Been convicted of, or pled nolo contendere to, a violation of the financial institutions codes, including s. 655.50, chapter 896, or similar state or federal law; 3. Been directors, officers, managers, or members of a financial institution licensed or chartered under the financial institutions codes or by the Federal Government or any other state, the District of Columbia, a territory of the United States, or a foreign country, whose license or charter was suspended or revoked within the 10 years preceding the date of the application; 4. Had a professional license suspended or revoked within the 10 years preceding the date of the application; or 5. Made a false statement of material fact on the application. (b) That the name of the proposed company complies with s. 662.123. (c) That capital accounts of the proposed company conform to s. 662.124 and that fidelity bonds and errors and omissions insurance coverage required under s. 662.126 are issued and effective. (d) That the articles of incorporation or articles of organization conform to s. 662.123(1). (e) That the management structure of the proposed company complies with s. 662.125.

(3) If the investigation required under this section confirms that the applicant has met the requirements of ss. 662.1225, 662.123(1), 662.124, 662.125, and 662.126, and that the persons who will serve as directors or officers of the corporation or the managers or members acting in a managerial capacity of the limited liability company, as applicable, satisfy the criteria set forth in subsection (2), the office shall issue a license authorizing the applicant to operate as a licensed family trust company.

(4) If the office determines the criteria in subsection (2) have not been met, the office shall serve notice of its intent to deny the application and of the applicant’s opportunity to request a hearing pursuant to ss. 120.569 and 120.57.

History: s. 11, ch. 2014-97; s. 5, ch. 2016-35.
Fla. Stat. § 717.138 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 717 / Section 717.138
717.138 Rulemaking authority.
Status: in_force

The department shall administer and provide for the enforcement of this chapter. The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. The department may adopt rules to allow for electronic filing of fees, forms, and reports required by this chapter. The authority to adopt rules pursuant to this chapter applies to all unclaimed property reported and remitted to the Chief Financial Officer, including, but not limited to, property reported and remitted pursuant to ss. 45.032, 732.107, 733.816, and 744.534.

History: s. 39, ch. 87-105; s. 220, ch. 98-200; s. 31, ch. 2001-36; s. 1890, ch. 2003-261; s. 27, ch. 2016-132; s. 10, ch. 2018-71.
Fla. Stat. § 17.51 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 17 / Section 17.51
17.51 Oath and certificate of Chief Financial Officer.
Status: in_force

The Chief Financial Officer shall, within 10 days before he or she enters upon the duties of office, take and subscribe an oath or affirmation faithfully to discharge the duties of office, which oath or affirmation must be deposited with the Department of State. The Chief Financial Officer shall also file with the Department of State a certificate attesting that the retiring Treasurer or Chief Financial Officer has filed receipts from his or her successor for balance of cash, and for all bonds and other securities held by the Treasurer or Chief Financial Officer as such, and a certificate from each board of which he or she is made by law ex officio treasurer, that he or she has satisfactorily accounted to such board as its treasurer.

History: s. 3, ch. 9, 1845; s. 2, ch. 3684, 1887; RS 118; GS 123; RGS 134; CGL 164; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 71-19; s. 67, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 98-34; s. 47, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 171.011 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 171 / Part I / Section 171.011
171.011 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Municipal Annexation or Contraction Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 74-190.
Fla. Stat. § 985.511 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part VIII / Section 985.511
985.511 Costs of representation.
Status: in_force

The responsibilities of the parents or legal guardian of the child to pay costs associated with the representation of the child are prescribed under s. 985.033.

History: s. 63, ch. 2006-120.
Fla. Stat. § 924.056 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 924 / Section 924.056
924.056 Capital postconviction proceedings; reporting requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court shall annually report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate the status of each capital case in which a postconviction action has been filed that has been continuously pending for more than 3 years. The report must include the name of the state court judge involved in the case.

(2) In a capital postconviction proceeding in which it has been determined that an attorney of record provided constitutionally deficient representation and relief has been granted as a result of such determination, after the highest court having jurisdiction to review such determination has issued its final order affirming the determination, the court making such determination shall furnish a copy of the findings to The Florida Bar for appropriate disciplinary action.

History: s. 6, ch. 2000-3; s. 14, ch. 2013-216.
Fla. Stat. § 448.111 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 448 / Part I / Section 448.111
448.111 Evidentiary standards for actions of a business during an emergency.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, the term “engaged individual” means an individual who provides a good or service to a business or on behalf of a business and who is remunerated for the good or service regardless of the individual’s classification as an employee or independent contractor.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, the following actions of a business, if taken during a public health emergency declared by the State Health Officer under s. 381.00315 or a state of emergency declared by the Governor under s. 252.36, may not be used as evidence in a civil cause of action brought under s. 440.10, s. 440.192, s. 440.38, s. 440.381, s. 448.103, s. 448.110, s. 448.25, chapter 532, or s. 717.115, or in a civil cause of action, as provided for under general law, to recover lost wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation, because an individual has not been properly classified as an employee: (a) Providing financial assistance to previously engaged individuals who are unable to work because of health and safety concerns. (b) Directly providing benefits that are related to the health and safety of engaged individuals, including medical or cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, health checks, or medical testing. (c) Providing training or information related to the health and safety of engaged individuals or the public. (d) Taking any action, including action required or suggested by any federal, state, or local law, ordinance, order, or directive which is intended to protect public health and safety.

History: s. 1, ch. 2022-99.
Fla. Stat. § 38.07 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 38 / Section 38.07
38.07 Effect of orders entered prior to disqualification; petition for reconsideration.
Status: in_force

When orders have been entered in any cause by a judge prior to the entry of any order of disqualification under s. 38.02 or s. 38.05, any party to the cause may, within 30 days after the filing in the cause of the order of the chief judge of the circuit or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, as provided for in s. 38.09, petition the judge so designated for a reconsideration of the orders entered by the disqualified judge prior to the date of the entry of the order of disqualification. Such a petition shall set forth with particularity the matters of law or fact to be relied upon as grounds for the modification or vacation of the orders. Such a petition shall be granted as a matter of right. Upon the granting of the petition, notice of the time and place of the hearing thereon, together with a copy of the petition, shall be mailed by the attorney, or attorneys, of record for the petitioners to the other attorney or attorneys of record, or to the party or parties if they have no attorneys of record. This notice shall be mailed at least 8 days prior to the date fixed by the judge for the hearing. The judge before whom the cause is then pending may, after the hearing, affirm, approve, confirm, reenter, modify, or vacate the orders.

History: s. 8, ch. 16053, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 4155(7); s. 10, ch. 63-572; s. 30, ch. 81-259; s. 1, ch. 83-260.
Fla. Stat. § 679.1071 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part I / Section 679.1071
679.1071 Control of letter-of-credit right.
Status: in_force

A secured party has control of a letter-of-credit right to the extent of any right to payment or performance by the issuer or any nominated person if the issuer or nominated person has consented to an assignment of proceeds of the letter of credit under s. 675.114(3) or otherwise applicable law or practice.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-198.
Fla. Stat. § 112.3232 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part III / Section 112.3232
112.3232 Compelled testimony.
Status: in_force

If any person called to give evidence in a commission proceeding shall refuse to give evidence because of a claim of possible self-incrimination, the commission, with the written authorization of the appropriate state attorney, may apply to the chief judge of the appropriate judicial circuit for a judicial grant of immunity ordering the testimony or other evidence of such person notwithstanding his or her objection, but in such case no testimony or other information compelled under the order, or any information directly or indirectly derived from such testimony or other information, may be used against the witness in any criminal proceeding.

History: s. 10, ch. 2000-243.
Fla. Stat. § 507.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 507 / Section 507.10
507.10 Civil penalties; remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any penalties or damages authorized in this chapter and for injunctive relief to enforce compliance with this chapter.

(2) The department may seek a civil penalty in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation of this chapter. However, the department must seek a civil penalty in the Class IV category for each violation of s. 507.07(10) if the department does not impose an administrative fine for the same offense.

(3) The department may seek restitution for and on behalf of any shipper aggrieved or injured by a violation of this chapter.

(4) Any provision in a contract for services or bill of lading from a mover or moving broker that purports to waive, limit, restrict, or avoid any of the duties, obligations, or prescriptions of the mover or broker, as provided in this chapter, is void.

(5) The remedies provided in this chapter are in addition to any other remedies available for the same conduct, including those provided in local ordinances.

(6) Upon motion of the department in any action brought under this chapter, the court may make appropriate orders, including appointment of a master or receiver or sequestration of assets, to reimburse shippers found to have been damaged, to carry out a consumer transaction in accordance with the shipper’s reasonable expectations, or to grant other appropriate relief.

History: s. 10, ch. 2002-53; s. 12, ch. 2006-4; s. 47, ch. 2014-150; s. 4, ch. 2017-79; s. 9, ch. 2024-47.
Fla. Stat. § 99.081 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 99 / Section 99.081
99.081 United States Senators elected in general election.
Status: in_force

United States Senators from Florida shall be elected at the general election held preceding the expiration of the present term of office, and such election shall conform as nearly as practicable to the methods provided for the election of state officers.

History: s. 3, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 6, ch. 77-175; s. 7, ch. 89-338.
Fla. Stat. § 806.031 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 806 / Section 806.031
806.031 Arson resulting in injury to another; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who perpetrates any arson that results in any bodily harm to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) A person who perpetrates any arson that results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm, is guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) Upon conviction and adjudication of guilt, a person may be sentenced separately, pursuant to s. 775.021(4), for any violation of this section and for any arson committed during the same criminal episode. A conviction for any arson, however, is not necessary for a conviction under this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 84-23; s. 182, ch. 91-224.
Fla. Stat. § 322.276 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.276
322.276 Out-of-state sanctions; issuance of license.
Status: in_force

The department may, in its discretion, issue a driver license, with any required restrictions, if the applicant’s driving privilege or driver license is suspended or revoked in another state for an offense committed in that state which would not have been grounds for suspension or revocation of the person’s driving privilege or driver license in this state.

History: s. 36, ch. 2014-216.
Fla. Stat. § 159.8063 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part VI / Section 159.8063
159.8063 Economic development allocation pool.
Status: in_force

(1) The economic development allocation pool is hereby established and is available for issuing confirmations pursuant to the procedures specified in this section and s. 159.8052.

(2) The economic development allocation pool must, at all times, first be available to issue confirmations for those portions of a private activity bond requiring an allocation of state volume limitation under s. 146(m) of the Code and to issue confirmations to state issuers and, thereafter, be available as provided in subsection (3).

(3)(a) From January 1 through May 31 of each year, the economic development allocation pool must be available for the sole purpose of issuing confirmations for exempt facility bonds, small issue bonds, student loan bonds, and redevelopment bonds to issuers statewide in the priority order established by the Secretary of Commerce as provided in this paragraph. Notwithstanding s. 159.8052(1), any notice of intent to issue requesting a confirmation from the economic development allocation pool which conforms to the requirements of s. 159.8051 and is filed with the division before May 1 must be forwarded to the Secretary of Commerce for review. The Secretary of Commerce shall render a decision on or before May 15 as to the order in which such notices of intent to issue are to receive a confirmation. The division shall issue confirmations for such notices of intent to issue in the order of priority established by the Secretary of Commerce within 3 business days after receipt of such decision. (b) The economic development allocation pool must be available from June 1 through September 30 of each year for the sole purpose of issuing confirmations for exempt facility bonds, small issue bonds, student loan bonds, and redevelopment bonds to issuers statewide on a first-come, first-served basis with notification to the Department of Commerce.

History: s. 13, ch. 2024-220.
Fla. Stat. § 951.225 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 951 / Section 951.225
951.225 Persons authorized to visit county and municipal detention facilities.
Status: in_force

The following persons who are elected or appointed to serve the county or municipality in which the county or municipal detention facility is located may visit such facility at their pleasure:

(1) Members of the governing body of the county or municipality.

(2) Members of the Legislature.

(3) State court judges.

(4) The state attorney.

(5) The public defender.

(6) The regional counsel.

History: s. 1, ch. 2023-232.
Fla. Stat. § 559.9231 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part X / Section 559.9231
559.9231 Short title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Rental-Purchase Agreement Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 88-69.