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Fla. Stat. § 626.9374 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VIII / Section 626.9374
626.9374 Liability of insureds; deductible and coinsurance.
Status: in_force

(1) Any surplus lines, personal lines residential property insurance policy issued on or after October 1, 2009, containing a separate hurricane or wind deductible must on its face include in at least 14-point, boldface type the following statement: THIS POLICY CONTAINS A SEPARATE DEDUCTIBLE FOR HURRICANE OR WIND LOSSES, WHICH MAY RESULT IN HIGH OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TO YOU.

(2) A surplus lines, personal lines residential property insurance policy issued on or after October 1, 2009, containing a coinsurance provision applicable to hurricane or wind losses must on its face include in at least 14-point, boldface type the following statement: THIS POLICY CONTAINS A CO-PAY PROVISION THAT MAY RESULT IN HIGH OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TO YOU.

History: s. 6, ch. 2009-166.
Fla. Stat. § 258.0142 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 258 / Part I / Section 258.0142
258.0142 Foster and adoptive family state park fee discounts.
Status: in_force

(1) To promote awareness of the contributions made by foster families and adoptive families to the vitality of the state, the Division of Recreation and Parks shall provide the following discounts on state park fees to persons who present written documentation satisfactory to the division which evidences their eligibility for the discounts: (a) Families operating a licensed family foster home under s. 409.175 shall receive family annual entrance passes at no charge and a 50 percent discount on base campsite fees at state parks. (b) Families who adopt a difficult-to-place child as described in s. 409.166(2)(d)2. from the Department of Children and Families shall receive a one-time family annual entrance pass at no charge at the time of the adoption.

(2) The division, in consultation with the Department of Children and Families, shall identify the types of documentation sufficient to establish eligibility for the discounts under this section and establish a procedure for obtaining the discounts.

(3) The division shall continue its partnership with the Department of Children and Families to promote fostering and adoption of difficult-to-place children with events held each year during National Foster Care Month and National Adoption Month.

History: s. 1, ch. 2017-27; s. 3, ch. 2022-55.
Fla. Stat. § 628.719 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part III / Section 628.719
628.719 Amendment of articles of incorporation.
Status: in_force

(1) A domestic mutual insurance holding company may amend its articles of incorporation by vote of a majority of those members present or represented by proxy at a lawful meeting of its members, if the notice given members included due notice of the proposal to amend.

(2)(a) Upon adoption of an amendment, the mutual insurance holding company shall make under its corporate seal a certificate thereof, setting forth the amendment and the date and manner of the adoption thereof, which certificate shall be executed by the mutual insurance holding company’s president or vice president and secretary or assistant secretary and acknowledged before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments. The mutual insurance holding company shall deliver the originals of the certificate to the office. (b) The office shall promptly examine the certificate of amendment, and, if the office finds that the certificate and the amendment comply with law, the office shall endorse its approval upon each of the originals, place one on file in its office, and return the remaining sets to the mutual insurance holding company. The mutual insurance holding company shall promptly file such endorsed certificates of amendment with the Department of State. The amendment shall be effective when filed with and approved by the Department of State.

History: s. 1, ch. 97-216; s. 1303, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 429.83 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part II / Section 429.83
429.83 Residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders; training; certain disclosures.
Status: in_force

(1) The employees of an adult family-care home must complete the training required under s. 430.5025.

(2) An adult family-care home licensed under this part which claims that it provides special care for persons who have Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders must disclose in its advertisements or in a separate document those services that distinguish the care as being especially applicable to, or suitable for, such persons. The home must give a copy of all such advertisements or a copy of the document to each person who requests information about programs and services for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders offered by the home and must maintain a copy of all such advertisements and documents in its records. The agency shall examine all such advertisements and documents in the home’s records as part of the license renewal procedure.

History: s. 6, ch. 93-105; s. 31, ch. 97-100; s. 11, ch. 98-338; s. 3, ch. 2006-197; s. 10, ch. 2023-278.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1420 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1420
607.1420 Administrative dissolution.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may dissolve a corporation administratively if the corporation does not: (a) Deliver its annual report to the department by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the third Friday in September of each year; (b) Pay a fee or penalty due to the department under this chapter; (c) Appoint and maintain a registered agent and registered office as required by s. 607.0501; (d) Deliver for filing a statement of change under s. 607.0502 within 30 days after a change has occurred in the name or address of the agent unless, within 30 days after the change occurred: 1. The agent filed a statement of change pursuant to s. 607.05031; or 2. The change was made in accordance with s. 607.0502(4); (e) The corporation has failed to answer truthfully and fully, within the time prescribed by this chapter, interrogatories propounded by the department; or (f) The corporation’s period of duration stated in its articles of incorporation expires.

(2) Administrative dissolution of a corporation for failure to file an annual report must occur on the fourth Friday in September of each year. The department shall issue a notice in a record of administrative dissolution to the corporation dissolved for failure to file an annual report. Issuance of the notice may be by electronic transmission to a corporation that has provided the department with an e-mail address.

(3) If the department determines that one or more grounds exist for administratively dissolving a corporation under paragraph (1)(b), paragraph (1)(c), or paragraph (1)(d), the department shall serve notice in a record to the corporation of its intent to administratively dissolve the corporation. Issuance of the notice may be by electronic transmission to a corporation that has provided the department with an e-mail address.

(4) If, within 60 days after sending the notice of intent to administratively dissolve pursuant to subsection (3), a corporation does not correct each ground for dissolution under paragraph (1)(b), paragraph (1)(c), or paragraph (1)(d) or demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the department that each ground determined by the department does not exist, the department shall dissolve the corporation administratively and issue to the corporation a notice in a record of administrative dissolution that states the grounds for dissolution. Issuance of the notice of administrative dissolution may be by electronic transmission to a corporation that has provided the department with an e-mail address.

(5) A corporation that has been administratively dissolved continues in existence but may only carry on activities necessary to wind up its activities and affairs, liquidate and distribute its assets, and notify claimants under ss. 607.1405, 607.1406, and 607.1407.

(6) The administrative dissolution of a corporation does not terminate the authority of its registered agent for service of process.

History: s. 127, ch. 89-154; s. 156, ch. 90-179; s. 9, ch. 2009-72; s. 185, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.85 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part IV / Section 1012.85
1012.85 Payment of costs of civil actions against officers, employees, or agents of Florida College System institution board of trustees.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever any civil action has been brought against any officer of the Florida College System institution board of trustees, including a board member, or any person employed by or agent of the Florida College System institution board of trustees, of any Florida College System institution for any act or omission arising out of and in the course of the performance of his or her duties and responsibilities, the Florida College System institution board of trustees may defray all costs of defending such action, including reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses together with costs of appeal, if any, and may save harmless and protect such person from any financial loss resulting therefrom; and the Florida College System institution board of trustees may be self-insured, to enter into risk management programs, or to purchase insurance for whatever coverage it may choose, or to have any combination thereof, to cover all such losses and expenses. However, any attorney’s fees paid from public funds for any officer, employee, or agent who is found to be personally liable by virtue of acting outside the scope of his or her employment or acting in bad faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or property may be recovered by the state, county, municipality, or political subdivision in a civil action against such officer, employee, or agent.

(2) Failure by a Florida College System institution board of trustees to perform any act authorized by this section shall not constitute a cause of action against a Florida College System institution or its trustees, officers, employees, or agents.

History: s. 771, ch. 2002-387; s. 190, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 316.2085 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.2085
316.2085 Riding on motorcycles or mopeds.
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a motorcycle or moped shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person, nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle or moped, unless such motorcycle or moped is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle or moped at the rear or side of the operator.

(2) A person shall ride upon a motorcycle or moped only while sitting astride the seat, with both wheels on the ground at all times, facing forward, and with one leg on each side of the motorcycle or moped. However, it is not a violation of this subsection if the wheels of a motorcycle or moped lose contact with the ground briefly due to the condition of the road surface or other circumstances beyond the control of the operator.

(3) The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and remain clearly visible from the rear at all times. Any deliberate act to conceal or obscure the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle is prohibited. The license tag of a motorcycle or moped may be affixed horizontally to the ground so that the numbers and letters read from left to right. Alternatively, a license tag for a motorcycle or moped for which the numbers and letters read from top to bottom may be affixed perpendicularly to the ground. Notwithstanding the authorization to affix the license tag of a motorcycle or moped perpendicularly to the ground, the owner or operator of a motorcycle or moped shall pay any required toll pursuant to s. 316.1001 by whatever means available.

(4) No person shall operate a motorcycle or moped while carrying any package, bundle, or other article which prevents the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

(5) No operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or moped or the view of the operator.

(6) A person under 16 years of age may not: (a) Operate a motorcycle that has a motor with more than 150 cubic centimeters displacement. (b) Rent a motorcycle or a moped.

(7) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 9, ch. 87-161; s. 320, ch. 95-148; s. 7, ch. 96-414; s. 164, ch. 99-248; s. 2, ch. 2008-117; s. 4, ch. 2009-183; s. 7, ch. 2010-223; s. 7, ch. 2012-181.
Fla. Stat. § 836.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 836 / Section 836.11
836.11 Publications which tend to expose persons to hatred, contempt, or ridicule prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful to print, publish, distribute or cause to be printed, published or distributed by any means, or in any manner whatsoever, any publication, handbill, dodger, circular, booklet, pamphlet, leaflet, card, sticker, periodical, literature, paper or other printed material which tends to expose any individual or any religious group to hatred, contempt, ridicule or obloquy unless the following is clearly printed or written thereon: (a) The true name and post office address of the person, firm, partnership, corporation or organization causing the same to be printed, published or distributed; and, (b) If such name is that of a firm, corporation or organization, the name and post office address of the individual acting in its behalf in causing such printing, publication or distribution.

(2) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the sections of this statute shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 22744, 1945; s. 996, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.69 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part II / Section 1006.69
1006.69 Vaccination against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B.
Status: in_force

(1) A postsecondary educational institution shall provide detailed information concerning the risks associated with meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B and the availability, effectiveness, and known contraindications of any required or recommended vaccine to every student, or to the student’s parent if the student is a minor, who has been accepted for admission.

(2) An individual enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution who will be residing in on-campus housing shall provide documentation of vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B unless the individual, if the individual is 18 years of age or older, or the individual’s parent, if the individual is a minor, declines the vaccinations by signing a separate waiver for each of these vaccines, provided by the institution, acknowledging receipt and review of the information provided.

(3) This section does not require any postsecondary educational institution to provide or pay for vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B.

History: s. 339, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 627.7019 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part X / Section 627.7019
627.7019 Standardization of requirements applicable to insurers after natural disasters.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall adopt by rule, pursuant to s. 120.54(1)-(3), standardized requirements that may be applied to insurers as a consequence of a hurricane or other natural disaster. The rules shall address the following areas: (a) Claims reporting requirements. (b) Grace periods for payment of premiums and performance of other duties by insureds. (c) Temporary postponement of cancellations and nonrenewals.

(2) The rules adopted under this section shall require the office to issue an order within 72 hours after the occurrence of a hurricane or other natural disaster specifying, by line of insurance, which of the standardized requirements apply, the geographic areas in which they apply, the time at which applicability commences, and the time at which applicability terminates.

(3) Any emergency rule adopted under s. 120.54(4) which is in conflict with any provision of the rules adopted under this section must be by unanimous vote of the commission.

History: s. 24, ch. 2006-12.
Fla. Stat. § 605.1051 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.1051
605.1051 Domestication authorized.
Status: in_force

By complying with this section and ss. 605.1052-605.1056, a non-United States entity may become a domestic limited liability company if the domestication is authorized under the organic law of the non-United States entity’s jurisdiction of formation.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 1002.95 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1002 / Part VI / Section 1002.95
1002.95 Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) Scholarship Program.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may contract for the administration of the Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) Scholarship Program, which provides educational scholarships to caregivers and administrators of early childhood programs, family day care homes, and large family child care homes. The goal of the program is to increase the education and training for caregivers, increase the compensation for child caregivers who complete the program requirements, and reduce the rate of participant turnover in the field of early childhood education.

(2) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section.

History: s. 17, ch. 2013-252; s. 60, ch. 2021-10.
Fla. Stat. § 257.195 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 257 / Section 257.195
257.195 Revenue shortfalls; procedures.
Status: in_force

In the event of revenue shortfalls which necessitate budget reductions during any fiscal year, the total appropriation for library grants from state sources shall have the same ratable reduction as that applied to the operating funds of the Division of Library and Information Services or such reduction shall be at the discretion of the Secretary of State.

History: s. 4, ch. 92-305.
Fla. Stat. § 193.4613 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part II / Section 193.4613
193.4613 Agricultural lands used in production of aquaculture; assessment.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section, the terms “aquaculture” and “aquaculture products” have the same meanings as in s. 597.0015.

(2)(a) When proper application for agricultural assessment has been made and granted pursuant to s. 193.461, and the property owner requests assessment pursuant to this section, the assessment of land used in the production of aquaculture products shall be based solely on its agricultural use, consistent with the use factors specified in s. 193.461(6)(a), and assessed pursuant to paragraph (c). (b) Notwithstanding any provision relating to annual assessments found in s. 192.042, the property appraiser shall rely on 5-year moving average data when utilizing the income methodology approach in an assessment of property used for agricultural purposes. (c) For purposes of the income methodology approach to the assessment of land used in the production of aquaculture products, structures and equipment located on the property used for producing aquaculture products are considered a part of the average yield per acre and have no separately assessable contributory value. (d) If a request for assessment under this section is granted, the property must be assessed as provided in this section for 10 years unless the ownership or use of the property changes. The property appraiser may not require annual application. The property appraiser may require the property owner to annually submit audited financial statements. (e) In years in which proper application for agricultural assessment has not been made, the land shall be assessed under the provisions of s. 193.011.

History: s. 2, ch. 2022-97.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.0962 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part I / Section 1004.0962
1004.0962 Campus emergency response of a public postsecondary educational institution; public records exemption; public meetings exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “campus emergency response” means a public postsecondary educational institution’s response to or plan for responding to an act of terrorism, as defined by s. 775.30, or other public safety crisis or emergency, and includes information relating to: (a) Records, information, photographs, audio and visual presentations, schematic diagrams, surveys, recommendations, or consultations or portions thereof. (b) Threat assessments conducted by any agency or private entity. (c) Threat response plans. (d) Emergency evacuation plans. (e) Sheltering arrangements. (f) Manuals for security personnel, emergency equipment, or security training. (g) Security systems or plans. (h) Vulnerability analyses. (i) Postdisaster activities, including provisions for emergency power, communications, food, and water. (j) Postdisaster transportation. (k) Supplies, including drug caches. (l) Identification of staff involved in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities. (m) Emergency equipment. (n) Individual identification of affected or at-risk students, faculty, and staff before, during, or after an emergency; the transfer of records concerning affected or at-risk students, faculty, and staff; and methods of responding to family inquiries.

(2)(a) Any portion of a campus emergency response held by a public postsecondary educational institution is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. (b) Any portion of a campus emergency response held by a state or local law enforcement agency, a county or municipal emergency management agency, the Executive Office of the Governor, the Department of Education, the Board of Governors of the State University System, or the Division of Emergency Management is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.

(3) The public records exemptions provided by this section are remedial in nature, and it is the intent of the Legislature that the exemptions apply to campus emergency responses held by a custodial agency before, on, or after the effective date of this section.

(4) That portion of a public meeting which would reveal information related to a campus emergency response is exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution.

History: s. 1, ch. 2017-184; s. 1, ch. 2022-133; s. 1, ch. 2024-41.
Fla. Stat. § 73.101 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 73 / Section 73.101
73.101 Form of judgment.
Status: in_force

The judgment shall recite the verdict in full and shall state that the estate or interest in the property described in the petition and sought to be appropriated by the petitioner shall vest in the petitioner upon the payment of, or securing by deposit of money, the amount found by the verdict of the jury. Where there are conflicting claims to the amount awarded for any parcel, the court, upon appropriate motion, shall determine the rights of the interested parties with respect to the amount awarded for each parcel and the method of apportionment, together with the disposition of any other matters arising from the taking.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-369.
Fla. Stat. § 161.34 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part II / Section 161.34
161.34 Coordination of county preservation activities.
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners shall coordinate the work and activity of all districts established hereunder within the county and, to further ensure harmony and consistency with the overall county beach and shore preservation plan, shall establish working liaison with each municipality and other agencies and groups involved in beach and shore preservation activity within the county.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-408.