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Fla. Stat. § 116.03 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 116 / Section 116.03
116.03 Officers to report fees collected.
Status: in_force

Each state and county officer who receives all or any part of his or her compensation in fees or commissions, or other remuneration, shall keep a complete report of all fees and commissions, or other remuneration collected, and shall make a report to the Department of Financial Services of all such fees and commissions, or other remuneration, annually on December 31 of each and every year. Such report shall be made upon forms to be prescribed from time to time by the department, and shall show in detail the source, character and amount of all his or her official expenses and the net amount that the office has paid up to the time of making such report. All officers shall make out, fill in and subscribe and properly forward to the department such reports, and swear to the accuracy and competency of such reports.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 6815, 1915; RGS 407; CGL 472; s. 1, ch. 24198, 1947; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 742, ch. 95-147; s. 133, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 112.171 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part I / Section 112.171
112.171 Employee wage deductions.
Status: in_force

(1) The counties, municipalities, and special districts of the state and the departments, agencies, bureaus, commissions, and officers thereof are authorized and permitted in their sole discretion to make deductions from the salary or wage of any employee or employees in such amount as shall be authorized and requested by such employee or employees and for such purpose as shall be authorized and requested by such employee or employees and shall pay such sums so deducted as directed by such employee or employees.

(2) It is the intent and purpose of this section to vest in the public officers, agencies and commissions herein enumerated the sole power and discretion to approve or disapprove requested deductions and the approval of and making of approved deductions shall not require the approval or making of other requested deductions.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-409; s. 26, ch. 79-190.
Fla. Stat. § 468.832 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XV / Section 468.832
468.832 Disciplinary proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) The following acts constitute grounds for which the disciplinary actions in subsection (2) may be taken: (a) Violation of any provision of this part or s. 455.227(1). (b) Attempting to procure a license to practice home inspection services by bribery or fraudulent misrepresentation. (c) Having a license to practice home inspection services revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or country. (d) Being convicted or found guilty of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction that directly relates to the practice of home inspection services or the ability to practice home inspection services. (e) Making or filing a report or record that the licensee knows to be false, willfully failing to file a report or record required by state or federal law, willfully impeding or obstructing such filing, or inducing another person to impede or obstruct such filing. Such reports or records shall include only those that are signed in the capacity of a licensed home inspector. (f) Advertising goods or services in a manner that is fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading in form or content. (g) Engaging in fraud or deceit, or negligence, incompetency, or misconduct, in the practice of home inspection services. (h) Failing to perform any statutory or legal obligation placed upon a licensed home inspector; violating any provision of this chapter, a rule of the department, or a lawful order of the department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing; or failing to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena of the department. (i) Practicing on a revoked, suspended, inactive, or delinquent license. (j) Failing to meet any standard of practice adopted by rule of the department.

(2) When the department finds any home inspector guilty of any of the grounds set forth in subsection (1), it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: (a) Denial of an application for licensure. (b) Revocation or suspension of a license. (c) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 for each count or separate offense. (d) Issuance of a reprimand. (e) Placement of the home inspector on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the department may specify. (f) Restriction of the authorized scope of practice by the home inspector.

(3) In addition to any other sanction imposed under this part, in any final order that imposes sanctions, the department may assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of the case.

History: s. 2, ch. 2007-235; s. 123, ch. 2008-4; s. 51, ch. 2009-195; ss. 21, 43, ch. 2010-106; s. 13, ch. 2010-176.
Fla. Stat. § 193.1147 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part I / Section 193.1147
193.1147 Performance review panel.
Status: in_force

If there occurs within any 4-year period the final disapproval of all or any part of a county roll pursuant to s. 193.1142 for 2 separate years, the Governor shall appoint a three-member performance review panel. The panel shall investigate the circumstances surrounding such disapprovals and the general performance of the property appraiser. If the panel finds unsatisfactory performance, the property appraiser shall be ineligible for the designation and special qualification salary provided in s. 145.10(2). Within not less than 12 months, the property appraiser may requalify therefor, provided he or she successfully recompletes the courses and examinations applicable to new candidates.

History: s. 8, ch. 80-377; s. 8, ch. 82-208; ss. 22, 80, ch. 82-226; s. 974, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 296.14 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 296 / Part I / Section 296.14
296.14 Personal property; deceased residents; residents leaving.
Status: in_force

(1) Any resident of the home may deposit personal property other than money with the administrator for safekeeping. The property must be returned to the depositor upon demand, and a written statement of acceptance must be executed by the depositor under oath.

(2) The administrator or the administrator’s designee must maintain an itemized record of the deposit of personal property which contains, but need not be limited to, the name of the depositor, the date of deposit, a description of the article or articles deposited, the disposition of the article or articles, and the date of disposition.

(3) The personal property of a deceased resident which is not otherwise provided for may be held for the heirs, devisees, or legatees for a period of 1 year after the date of the resident’s death. The personal property of a resident who is discharged or voluntarily leaves may be held for the resident or for his or her heirs, devisees, or legatees for a period of 1 year after the date of discharge or departure.

(4) The administrator may make a monthly charge for the safekeeping of unclaimed personal property. If the charge is not paid, a lien upon the property to secure its payment accrues to the home.

(5) The administrator shall cause a public sale to be held when in the judgment of the administrator the probable value of the property exceeds the probable cost of the sale. All cost incurred in the sale of the unclaimed personal property must be reimbursed to the home along with any lien on the property. All unclaimed funds must be disposed of in accordance with chapter 717.

History: s. 8, ch. 89-168; s. 258, ch. 95-148; s. 12, ch. 98-16.
Fla. Stat. § 641.28 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.28
641.28 Civil remedy.
Status: in_force

In any civil action brought to enforce the terms and conditions of a health maintenance organization contract, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. This section shall not be construed to authorize a civil action against the commission, office, or department, their employees, or the Chief Financial Officer or against the Agency for Health Care Administration, its employees, or the director of the agency.

History: s. 12, ch. 72-264; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 790, 804, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 9, ch. 83-198; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 24, ch. 96-199; s. 1571, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 515.27 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 515 / Section 515.27
515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to pass final inspection and receive a certificate of completion, a residential swimming pool must meet at least one of the following requirements relating to pool safety features: (a) The pool must be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the pool barrier requirements of s. 515.29; (b) The pool must be equipped with an approved safety pool cover; (c) All doors and windows providing direct access from the home to the pool must be equipped with an exit alarm that has a minimum sound pressure rating of 85 dB A at 10 feet; (d) All doors providing direct access from the home to the pool must be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor; or (e) A swimming pool alarm that, when placed in a pool, sounds an alarm upon detection of an accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. Such pool alarm must meet and be independently certified to ASTM Standard F2208, titled “Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms,” which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser, and infrared alarms. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “swimming pool alarm” does not include any swimming protection alarm device designed for individual use, such as an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water.

(2) A person who fails to equip a new residential swimming pool with at least one pool safety feature as required in subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, except that no penalty shall be imposed if the person, within 45 days after arrest or issuance of a summons or a notice to appear, has equipped the pool with at least one safety feature as required in subsection (1) and has attended a drowning prevention education program established by s. 515.31. However, the requirement of attending a drowning prevention education program is waived if such program is not offered within 45 days after issuance of the citation.

History: s. 1, ch. 2000-143; s. 14, ch. 2016-129.
Fla. Stat. § 558.001 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 558 / Section 558.001
558.001 Legislative findings and declaration.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that it is beneficial to have an alternative method to resolve construction disputes that would reduce the need for litigation as well as protect the rights of property owners. An effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism in certain construction defect matters should involve the claimant filing a notice of claim with the contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or design professional that the claimant asserts is responsible for the defect, and should provide the contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or design professional, and the insurer of the contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or design professional, with an opportunity to resolve the claim through confidential settlement negotiations without resort to further legal process.

History: s. 1, ch. 2003-49; s. 1, ch. 2004-342; s. 1, ch. 2006-281; s. 1, ch. 2015-165.
Fla. Stat. § 473.3125 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 473 / Section 473.3125
473.3125 Peer review.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Licensee” means a licensed firm or public accounting firm as defined in s. 473.302(7) and engaged in the practice of public accounting as defined in s. 473.302(8)(a) that is required to be licensed under s. 473.3101. (b) “Peer review” means the study, appraisal, or review by one or more independent certified public accountants of one or more aspects of the professional work of a licensee.

(2) The board shall adopt rules establishing minimum standards for peer review programs, including, but not limited to, standards for administering, performing, and reporting peer reviews. The board shall also adopt rules establishing minimum criteria for the board’s approval of one or more organizations that facilitate and administer peer review programs.

(3) For the purposes of maintaining oversight of the license renewal requirements of s. 473.311(2), the board may establish a peer review oversight committee, which shall be composed of at least three, but no more than five, members who are licensed under this chapter and whose firms are subject to s. 473.311(2) and have received a review rating of “pass” on the most recent peer review.

(4) Effective January 1, 2015, a licensed firm or public accounting firm as defined in s. 473.302(7) and licensed under s. 473.3101 and engaged in the practice of public accounting as defined in s. 473.302(8)(a), except for the performance of compilations and reviews as those terms are defined by the board, must be enrolled in a peer review program.

History: s. 3, ch. 2013-167; s. 5, ch. 2015-174.
Fla. Stat. § 542.20 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.20
542.20 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Any activity or conduct exempt under Florida statutory or common law or exempt from the provisions of the antitrust laws of the United States is exempt from the provisions of this part.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 6, ch. 2025-213.
Fla. Stat. § 943.17261 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.17261
943.17261 Department of Law Enforcement; training related to medical use of marijuana.
Status: in_force

The Department of Law Enforcement shall develop a 4-hour online initial training course, and a 2-hour online continuing education course, which shall be made available for use by all law enforcement agencies in this state. Such training shall cover the legal parameters of marijuana-related activities governed by ss. 381.986 and 381.988 relating to criminal laws governing marijuana.

History: ss. 1, 15, ch. 2017-232.
Fla. Stat. § 159.12 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part I / Section 159.12
159.12 Remedies of bondholders and trustee.
Status: in_force

Any holder of revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this part or any of the coupons attached thereto, and the trustee under the trust agreement, if any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by ordinance or resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust agreement, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such ordinance or resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this part, or by such ordinance or resolution or trust agreement, to be performed by the unit or its governing body or by any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging and collecting of rates, fees, rentals, tolls and other charges for the use of the project or for the services and facilities furnished thereby.

History: s. 12, ch. 28045, 1953.
Fla. Stat. § 672.609 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VI / Section 672.609
672.609 Right to adequate assurance of performance.
Status: in_force

(1) A contract for sale imposes an obligation on each party that the other’s expectation of receiving due performance will not be impaired. When reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to the performance of either party the other may in writing demand adequate assurance of due performance and until he or she receives such assurance may if commercially reasonable suspend any performance for which he or she has not already received the agreed return.

(2) Between merchants the reasonableness of grounds for insecurity and the adequacy of any assurance offered shall be determined according to commercial standards.

(3) Acceptance of any improper delivery or payment does not prejudice the aggrieved party’s right to demand adequate assurance of future performance.

(4) After receipt of a justified demand failure to provide within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days such assurance of due performance as is adequate under the circumstances of the particular case is a repudiation of the contract.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 594, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 334.046 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 334 / Section 334.046
334.046 Department mission, goals, and objectives.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall consider the following prevailing principles when planning and developing the state’s multimodal transportation system: preserving Florida’s transportation infrastructure; supporting its economic competitiveness; promoting the efficient movement of people and goods; and preserving Florida’s quality of life.

(2) The mission of the Department of Transportation shall be to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

(3) The prevailing principles outlined in this section shall be incorporated into all goals and objectives that provide statewide policy guidance for accomplishing the department’s mission, including the Florida Transportation Plan outlined in s. 339.155.

(4) At a minimum, the department’s goals shall address the following prevailing principles: (a) Maintaining investments. — Protecting the state’s transportation infrastructure investment, which includes: 1. Ensuring that 80 percent of the pavement on the State Highway System meets department standards; 2. Ensuring that 90 percent of department-maintained bridges meet department standards; and 3. Ensuring that the department achieves 100 percent of the acceptable maintenance standard on the state highway system. (b) Economic competitiveness. — Ensuring that the state has a clear understanding of the return on investment and economic impacts of transportation infrastructure investments and how such investments affect the state’s economic competitiveness. The department must develop a macroeconomic analysis of the linkages between transportation investment and economic performance, as well as a method to quantifiably measure the economic benefits of the district-work-program investments. Such an analysis must analyze: 1. The state’s and district’s economic performance relative to the competition. 2. The business environment as viewed from the perspective of companies evaluating the state as a place in which to do business. 3. The state’s capacity to sustain long-term growth. (c) Connected transportation system. — Ensuring a cost-effective, statewide, interconnected transportation system that provides for the most efficient and effective multimodality and mobility. (d) Preserving Florida’s natural resources and quality of life. — Prioritizing Florida’s natural resources and the quality of life of its communities.

History: s. 12, ch. 84-309; ss. 8, 31, ch. 85-180; s. 4, ch. 90-136; s. 96, ch. 92-152; ss. 8, 24, ch. 93-164; s. 48, ch. 94-237; s. 66, ch. 95-257; s. 43, ch. 99-385; s. 12, ch. 2000-266; s. 4, ch. 2024-57.
Fla. Stat. § 634.325 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part II / Section 634.325
634.325 Insurance business not authorized.
Status: in_force

Nothing in the Florida Insurance Code or in this part shall be deemed to authorize any home warranty association to transact any insurance business other than that of home warranty as herein defined or otherwise to engage in any other type of insurance unless the association is authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the office under the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-339; s. 3, ch. 81-148; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 32, 33, 34, ch. 83-323; s. 1, ch. 84-94; s. 9, ch. 85-321; s. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 1472, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1414 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XIV / Section 736.1414
736.1414 Defenses in action against trust director.
Status: in_force

In an action against a trust director for breach of trust, the trust director may assert the same defenses a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances could assert in an action for breach of trust against the trustee.

History: s. 25, ch. 2021-183.
Fla. Stat. § 153.18 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 153 / Part I / Section 153.18
153.18 Exemption of property from taxation.
Status: in_force

As proper facilities for the furnishing of water for human consumption and fire protection and proper facilities for the treatment, purification and disposal of sewage are essential for the health of the inhabitants of the county and for its industrial and commercial development, and as the exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter to effect such purposes constitutes the performance of essential county functions, and is hereby declared to be a county purpose, and as the facilities constructed under the provisions of this chapter, constitute public property and are used for county purposes, the county shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any such facilities or any part thereof.

History: s. 18, ch. 29837, 1955.
Fla. Stat. § 481.217 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part I / Section 481.217
481.217 Inactive status.
Status: in_force

(1) The board may prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of reactivating a license. The rules may not require more than one renewal cycle of continuing education to reactivate a license or registration for a registered architect or registered interior designer.

(2) The board shall adopt rules relating to application procedures for inactive status and for the reactivation of inactive licenses and registrations.

History: ss. 10, 19, ch. 79-273; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 112, ch. 83-329; ss. 12, 23, 24, ch. 88-383; s. 26, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 233, ch. 94-119; s. 29, ch. 2012-61; s. 48, ch. 2020-160.
Fla. Stat. § 767.136 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 767 / Part II / Section 767.136
767.136 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to, or the death of, a human, and the owner of the dog had knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities, yet demonstrated a reckless disregard for such propensities under the circumstances, the owner of the dog commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) If the dog attacks or bites a person who is engaged in or attempting to engage in a criminal activity at the time of the attack, the owner of the dog is not guilty of any crime under this section.

History: s. 4, ch. 2016-16; s. 8, ch. 2025-61.
Fla. Stat. § 258.10 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 258 / Part I / Section 258.10
258.10 Division of Recreation and Parks to supervise and maintain Rauscher Park.
Status: in_force

After the conveyance of said lands and such additional land as may, from time to time, be acquired, under the provisions of s. 258.09, said lands shall be deemed and held to be a state park, under the supervision of the Division of Recreation and Parks of the Department of Environmental Protection, and the said division is charged with the duty of providing for the development, care, upkeep, maintenance, and beautification of said Rauscher Park.

History: s. 2, ch. 19345, 1939; s. 24, ch. 57-1; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 95, ch. 94-356.