FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Fla. Stat. § 320.71 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.71
320.71 Nonresident motor vehicle, mobile home, or recreational vehicle dealer’s license.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who is a nonresident of the state, who does not have a dealer’s contract from the manufacturer or manufacturer’s distributor of motor vehicles, mobile homes, or recreational vehicles authorizing the sale thereof in definite Florida territory, and who sells or engages in the business of selling said vehicles at retail within the state shall register with the Department of Revenue for a sales tax dealer registration number and comply with chapter 212, and pay a license tax of $2,000 per annum in each county where such sales are made; $1,250 of said tax shall be transmitted to the Department of Financial Services to be deposited in the General Revenue Fund of the state, and $750 thereof shall be returned to the county. The license tax shall cover the period from January 1 to the following December 31, and no such license shall be issued for any fractional part of a year.

(2) The acceptance by any person of a license under this section shall be deemed equivalent to an appointment by such person of the Secretary of State as the agent of such person upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action, suit, or proceeding against such person arising out of any transaction or operation connected with or incidental to any activities of such person carried on under such license, and the acceptance of such license shall be signification of the agreement of such person that any process against the person which is so served shall be of the same legal force and validity as if served personally on him or her. Service of such process shall be in accordance with and in the same manner as now provided for service of process upon nonresidents under the provisions of chapter 48.

History: s. 1, ch. 20851, 1941; s. 2, ch. 57-388; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 30, ch. 77-357; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 20, ch. 88-147; ss. 20, 21, ch. 88-395; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 375, ch. 95-148; s. 361, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 507.11 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 507 / Section 507.11
507.11 Criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) The refusal of a mover or a mover’s employee, agent, or contractor to comply with an order from a law enforcement officer to relinquish a shipper’s household goods after the officer determines that the shipper has tendered payment of the amount of a written estimate or contract, and, if applicable, amendments to the contract for services reflecting the price adjustment signed by the shipper or after the officer determines that the mover did not produce a signed or electronically acknowledged binding estimate or contract for service and, if applicable, amendments to the contract for services reflecting the price adjustment signed by the shipper upon which demand is being made for payment, is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. A mover’s compliance with an order from a law enforcement officer to relinquish goods to a shipper is not a waiver or finding of fact regarding any right to seek further payment from the shipper.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (1), any person or business that violates this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 11, ch. 2002-53; s. 13, ch. 2006-4; s. 10, ch. 2024-47.
Fla. Stat. § 563.045 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 563 / Section 563.045
563.045 Brands or labels to be registered; qualification to do business; fee; revocation.
Status: in_force

(1) No manufacturer, brewer, bottler, distributor, or importer of malt beverages, whether licensed under the beverage laws of this state or not, shall sell or offer for sale in this state, or move or cause to be moved within this state or into this state, any malt beverages, without first qualifying to do business in the state and registering its name and the brands or labels under which the malt beverages are to be sold or moved and furnishing such samples and information as to content, quality, and formula of such malt beverages as the division may require.

(2) The annual registration fee for a brand or label sold to a distributor is $30. No other annual registration fee for a brand or label is authorized under this section. Any registration may be suspended or revoked in the same manner as a beverage license for any violation of the Beverage Law.

(3) The purchase by any licensed wholesaler of any malt beverage from any manufacturer, brewer, bottler, distributor, or importer who has not complied with the provisions of subsection (1) is prohibited.

(4) The division shall promulgate rules to carry out the purpose of this section.

History: s. 24, ch. 86-269; s. 1, ch. 2023-294.
Fla. Stat. § 400.6065 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part IV / Section 400.6065
400.6065 Background screening.
Status: in_force

The agency shall require level 2 background screening for personnel as required in s. 408.809(1)(e) pursuant to chapter 435 and s. 408.809.

History: ss. 55, 71, ch. 98-171; s. 22, ch. 2000-349; s. 25, ch. 2001-53; s. 2, ch. 2001-67; s. 148, ch. 2001-277; s. 17, ch. 2004-267; s. 87, ch. 2007-230; s. 9, ch. 2010-114.
Fla. Stat. § 193.623 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part II / Section 193.623
193.623 Assessment of building renovations for accessibility to the physically handicapped.
Status: in_force

Any taxpayer who renovates an existing building or facility owned by such taxpayer in order to permit physically handicapped persons to enter and leave such building or facility or to have effective use of the accommodations and facilities therein shall, for the purpose of assessment for ad valorem tax purposes, be deemed not to have increased the value of such building more than the market value of the materials used in such renovation, valued as salvage materials. “Building or facility” shall mean only a building or facility, or such part thereof, as is intended to be used, and is used, by the general public. The renovation required in order to entitle a taxpayer to the benefits of this section must include one or more of the following: the provision of ground level or ramped entrances and washroom and toilet facilities accessible to, and usable by, physically handicapped persons.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-144.
Fla. Stat. § 549.04 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 549 / Section 549.04
549.04 Association holding race to pay sheriff’s fees.
Status: in_force

Every sheriff and deputy sheriff participating in the policing of any racecourse, as provided in this chapter, shall receive the sum of $2 per day during the period in which such races are in progress, which shall be paid by the persons holding the races.

History: s. 5, ch. 5438, 1905; RGS 2362; CGL 3766.
Fla. Stat. § 624.516 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part IV / Section 624.516
624.516 State Fire Marshal regulatory assessment and surcharge; deposit and use of funds.
Status: in_force

(1) The regulatory assessment imposed under s. 624.515(1) and the surcharge imposed under s. 624.515(2) shall be deposited by the Department of Revenue, when received and audited, into the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.

(2) The moneys received and deposited in the fund, as provided in subsection (1), are appropriated for use by the Chief Financial Officer as ex officio State Fire Marshal, hereinafter referred to as “State Fire Marshal,” to defray the expenses of the State Fire Marshal in the discharge of her or his administrative and regulatory powers and duties as prescribed by law, including the maintaining of offices and necessary supplies therefor, essential equipment and other materials, salaries and expenses of required personnel, and all other legitimate expenses relating to the discharge of the administrative and regulatory powers and duties imposed in and charged to her or him under such laws.

(3) If, at the end of any fiscal year, a balance of funds remains in the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund, such balance shall not revert to the general fund of the state, but shall be retained in the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund to be used for the purposes for which the moneys are appropriated as set forth in subsection (2).

History: s. 88, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 21, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 265, ch. 71-377; s. 1, ch. 73-305; s. 1, ch. 74-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-237; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 9, ch. 92-324; s. 198, ch. 97-102; s. 10, ch. 99-205; s. 846, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 92.25 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.25
92.25 Records destroyed by fire; use of abstracts.
Status: in_force

Whenever in the trial of any suit, or in any proceeding in any court of this state, it shall be made to appear that the original of any deed or other instrument of writing, or of any record of any court relating to any land, the title thereof or any interest therein being in controversy in such suit or proceeding, is lost or destroyed, or not within the power of the party to produce the same, and that the record thereof has been heretofore destroyed by fire, and that no certified copy of such record is in the possession or control of such party, it is lawful for such party, and the court shall receive as evidence, any abstract of title, or letter-press copy thereof made in the ordinary course of business prior to such loss or destruction; and it is also lawful for any such party to offer, and the court shall receive as evidence, any copy, extract or minutes from such destroyed records, or from the original thereof, which were at the date of such destruction in the possession of any person or persons then engaged in the business of making abstracts of titles for others for hire.

History: s. 1, ch. 4951, 1901; GS 1529; RGS 2729; CGL 4401.
Fla. Stat. § 736.0407 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part IV / Section 736.0407
736.0407 Evidence of oral trust.
Status: in_force

Except as required by s. 736.0403 or a law other than this code, a trust need not be evidenced by a trust instrument but the creation of an oral trust and its terms may be established only by clear and convincing evidence.

History: s. 4, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 290.007 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 290 / Section 290.007
290.007 State incentives available in enterprise zones.
Status: in_force

The following incentives are provided by the state to encourage the revitalization of enterprise zones:

(1) The enterprise zone jobs credit provided in s. 220.181.

(2) The enterprise zone property tax credit provided in s. 220.182.

(3) The community contribution tax credits provided in ss. 212.08, 220.183, and 624.5105.

(4) The sales tax exemption for building materials used in the rehabilitation of real property in enterprise zones provided in s. 212.08(5)(g).

(5) The sales tax exemption for business equipment used in an enterprise zone provided in s. 212.08(5)(h).

(6) The sales tax exemption for electrical energy used in an enterprise zone provided in s. 212.08(15).

(7) The enterprise zone jobs credit against the sales tax provided in s. 212.096.

(8) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Public Service Commission may allow public utilities and telecommunications companies to grant discounts of up to 50 percent on tariffed rates for services to small businesses located in an enterprise zone designated pursuant to s. 290.0065. Such discounts may be granted for a period not to exceed 5 years. For purposes of this subsection, the term “public utility” has the same meaning as in s. 366.02(8) and the term “telecommunications company” has the same meaning as in s. 364.02(13).

History: s. 1, ch. 82-119; ss. 49, 57, ch. 84-356; s. 28, ch. 87-6; s. 71, ch. 87-243; s. 79, ch. 88-130; ss. 2, 20, ch. 91-262; ss. 28, 37, ch. 94-136; s. 66, ch. 2001-61; s. 23, ch. 2001-201; s. 23, ch. 2003-32; s. 23, ch. 2005-132; s. 11, ch. 2005-287; s. 57, ch. 2011-36; s. 34, ch. 2011-64; s. 62, ch. 2023-8.
Fla. Stat. § 943.17291 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.17291
943.17291 Basic skills training in juvenile sexual offender investigation.
Status: in_force

The commission shall incorporate juvenile sexual offender investigation instruction into the course curriculum required for a law enforcement officer to obtain initial certification.

History: s. 6, ch. 98-158.
Fla. Stat. § 601.06 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.06
601.06 Compensation and expenses of commission members.
Status: in_force

Each member of the commission shall receive the sum of $25 per day for each day or fraction thereof spent while en route to or from, or in actual attendance at, regular or special meetings of the commission or meetings of committees of the commission, or in transacting other business authorized by the department in addition to per diem and reimbursement of expenses as authorized by law.

History: s. 6, ch. 25149, 1949; s. 16, ch. 63-400; s. 1, ch. 65-70; s. 1, ch. 71-184; s. 22, ch. 71-186; s. 969, ch. 97-103; s. 9, ch. 2012-182.
Fla. Stat. § 902.20 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 902 / Section 902.20
902.20 Contempts before committing trial court judge.
Status: in_force

A committing trial court judge holding a preliminary hearing shall have the same power to punish for contempts that she or he has while presiding at the trial of criminal cases.

History: RS 2795; GS 3845; RGS 5940; CGL 8206; s. 19, ch. 70-339; s. 1473, ch. 97-102; s. 28, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 787.07 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 787 / Section 787.07
787.07 Human smuggling.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (3), (4), and (5), a person who knowingly and willfully transports into this state an individual whom the person knows, or reasonably should know, has entered the United States in violation of law and has not been inspected by the Federal Government since his or her unlawful entry from another country commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) A person commits a separate offense for each individual he or she transports into this state in violation of this section.

(3) A person who transports a minor into this state in violation of subsection (1) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4) A person who commits five or more separate offenses under this section during a single episode commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(5)(a) A person with a prior conviction under this section who commits a subsequent violation of this section commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) As used in paragraph (a), the term “conviction” means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea agreement or a trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo contendere is entered.

(6) Proof that a person knowingly and willfully presented false identification or gave false information to a law enforcement officer who is conducting an investigation for a violation of this section gives rise to an inference that such person was aware that the transported individual has entered the United States in violation of the law and had not been inspected by the Federal Government since his or her unlawful entry.

(7) A person who is arrested for a violation of this section must be held in custody until brought before the court for admittance to pretrial release in accordance with chapter 903.

History: s. 1, ch. 2009-160; s. 6, ch. 2012-97; s. 10, ch. 2023-40.
Fla. Stat. § 288.7031 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part IV / Section 288.7031
288.7031 Application of certain definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions of “small business,” “minority business enterprise,” and “certified minority business enterprise” provided in s. 288.703 apply to the state and all political subdivisions of the state.

History: s. 3, ch. 98-295.
Fla. Stat. § 460.4062 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 460 / Section 460.4062
460.4062 Chiropractic medicine faculty certificate.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may issue a chiropractic medicine faculty certificate without examination to an individual who remits a nonrefundable application fee, not to exceed $100 as determined by rule of the board, and who demonstrates to the board that he or she meets the following requirements: (a) Is a graduate of an accredited school or college of chiropractic accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education. (b) Holds a valid current license to practice chiropractic medicine in another jurisdiction in the United States. (c) Is at least 21 years of age and of good moral character. (d) Has not committed any act or offense in any jurisdiction which would constitute the basis for discipline under this chapter or chapter 456. (e)1. Performs research or has been offered and has accepted a full-time or part-time faculty appointment to teach in a program of chiropractic medicine at a publicly funded state university or college or at a college of chiropractic located in the state and accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education; and 2. Provides a certification from the dean of the appointing college acknowledging the appointment.

(2) The certificate shall authorize the holder to practice only in conjunction with his or her faculty position at a university or college and its affiliated clinics that are registered with the board as sites at which holders of chiropractic medicine faculty certificates will be practicing. Except as provided in subsection (4), such certificate shall automatically expire upon termination of the holder’s relationship with the university or college or after a period of 2 years, whichever occurs first.

(3) The holder of a faculty certificate may engage in the practice of chiropractic medicine as permitted by this section.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (2), a chiropractic medicine faculty certificate is renewable every 2 years by a holder who applies to the board on a form prescribed by the board and who continues to satisfy the requirements set forth in subsection (1).

History: s. 1, ch. 2004-2; s. 2, ch. 2007-240; s. 1, ch. 2012-171.
Fla. Stat. § 718.105 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 718 / Part I / Section 718.105
718.105 Recording of declaration.
Status: in_force

(1) When executed as required by s. 718.104, a declaration together with all exhibits and all amendments is entitled to recordation as an agreement relating to the conveyance of land.

(2) Graphic descriptions of improvements constituting exhibits to a declaration, when accompanied by the certificate of a surveyor required by s. 718.104, may be recorded as a part of a declaration without approval of any public body or officer.

(3) The clerk of the circuit court recording the declaration may, for his or her convenience, file the exhibits of a declaration which contains graphic descriptions of improvements in a separate book, and shall indicate the place of filing upon the margin of the record of the declaration.

(4)(a) If the declaration does not have the certificate or the survey or graphic description of the improvements required under s. 718.104(4)(e), the developer shall deliver therewith to the clerk an estimate, signed by a surveyor authorized to practice in this state, of the cost of a final survey or graphic description providing the certificate prescribed by s. 718.104(4)(e), and shall deposit with the clerk the sum of money specified in the estimate. (b) The clerk shall hold the money until an amendment to the declaration is recorded that complies with the certificate requirements of s. 718.104(4)(e). At that time, the clerk shall pay to the person presenting the amendment to the declaration the sum of money deposited, without making any charge for holding the sum, receiving it, or paying out, other than the fees required for recording the condominium documents. (c) If the sum of money held by the clerk has not been paid to the developer or association as provided in paragraph (b) within 5 years after the date the declaration was originally recorded, the clerk may notify, in writing, the registered agent of the association that the sum is still available and the purpose for which it was deposited. If the association does not record the certificate within 90 days after the clerk has given the notice, the clerk may disburse the money to the developer. If the developer cannot be located, the clerk shall disburse the money to the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes for deposit in the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes Trust Fund.

(5) When a declaration of condominium is recorded pursuant to this section, a certificate or receipted bill shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the property is located showing that all taxes due and owing on the property have been paid in full as of the date of recordation.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-222; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 8, ch. 78-340; s. 3, ch. 90-151; s. 852, ch. 97-102; s. 1, ch. 99-350; s. 46, ch. 2008-240; s. 2, ch. 2013-122.
Fla. Stat. § 633.106 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 633 / Part I / Section 633.106
633.106 State Fire Marshal; disciplinary authority; administrative fine and probation in lieu of suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue a license, permit, or certificate.
Status: in_force

(1) The State Fire Marshal may deny, suspend, or revoke the license, certificate, or permit of any individual who does not meet the qualifications established by, or who violates any provision under, this chapter or any rule authorized by this chapter.

(2) If the State Fire Marshal finds that one or more grounds exist for the suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue, renew, or continue any license, certificate, or permit issued under this chapter, the State Fire Marshal may, in its discretion, in lieu of the suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue, renew, or continue, and, except on a second offense or when the suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue, renew, or continue is mandatory, impose upon the licensee, certificateholder, or permittee one or more of the following: (a) An administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, and not to exceed a total of $10,000 in any one proceeding. (b) Probation for a period not to exceed 2 years, as specified by the State Fire Marshal in her or his order.

(3) The State Fire Marshal may allow the licensee, certificateholder, or permittee a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days, within which to pay to the State Fire Marshal the amount of the fine. If the licensee, certificateholder, or permittee fails to pay the administrative fine in its entirety to the State Fire Marshal within such period, the license, permit, or certificate shall stand suspended until payment of the administrative fine.

(4) As a condition to probation or in connection therewith, the State Fire Marshal may specify in her or his order reasonable terms and conditions to be fulfilled by the probationer during the probation period. If during the probation period the State Fire Marshal has good cause to believe that the probationer has violated any of the terms and conditions, she or he shall suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue, renew, or continue the license, certificate, or permit of the probationer, as upon the original ground or grounds referred to in subsection (2).

History: s. 5, ch. 71-141; s. 21, ch. 78-95; s. 9, ch. 84-243; s. 21, ch. 89-233; s. 8, ch. 93-276; s. 4, ch. 2013-183.
Fla. Stat. § 682.25 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 682 / Section 682.25
682.25 Disputes excluded.
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to any dispute involving child custody, visitation, or child support.

History: s. 36, ch. 2013-232.