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Fla. Stat. § 744.3701 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VI / Section 744.3701
744.3701 Confidentiality.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, upon a showing of good cause, an initial, annual, or final guardianship report or amendment thereto, or a court record relating to the settlement of a claim, is subject to inspection only by the court, the clerk or the clerk’s representative, the guardian and the guardian’s attorney, the guardian ad litem with regard to the settlement of the claim, the ward if he or she is at least 14 years of age and has not been determined to be totally incapacitated, the ward’s attorney, the minor if he or she is at least 14 years of age, or the attorney representing the minor with regard to the minor’s claim, or as otherwise provided by this chapter.

(2) The court may direct disclosure and recording of parts of an initial, annual, or final report or amendment thereto, or a court record relating to the settlement of a claim, including a petition for approval of a settlement on behalf of a ward or minor, a report of a guardian ad litem relating to a pending settlement, or an order approving a settlement on behalf of a ward or minor, in connection with a real property transaction or for such other purpose as the court allows.

(3) A court record relating to the settlement of a ward’s or minor’s claim, including a petition for approval of a settlement on behalf of a ward or minor, a report of a guardian ad litem relating to a pending settlement, or an order approving a settlement on behalf of a ward or minor, is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and may not be disclosed except as specifically authorized.

(4) The clerk may disclose confidential information to the Department of Children and Families or law enforcement agencies for other purposes as provided by court order.

History: s. 39, ch. 90-271; s. 1091, ch. 97-102; s. 1, ch. 2015-84; s. 3, ch. 2018-68.
Fla. Stat. § 406.56 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 406 / Part II / Section 406.56
406.56 Acceptance of human remains under will.
Status: in_force

If any person of sound mind executes a will leaving his or her remains to the anatomical board for medical education or research and the person dies within the geographical limits of the state, the anatomical board may accept and receive the person’s remains.

History: s. 10, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 96-251; s. 11, ch. 2013-138.
Fla. Stat. § 768.1355 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part I / Section 768.1355
768.1355 Florida Volunteer Protection Act.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who volunteers to perform any service for any nonprofit organization, including an officer or director of such organization, without compensation from the nonprofit organization, regardless of whether the person is receiving compensation from another source, except reimbursement for actual expenses, shall be considered an agent of such nonprofit organization when acting within the scope of any official duties performed under such volunteer services. Such person, and the source of any such compensation, if the volunteer is not acting as an agent of the source, shall incur no civil liability for any act or omission by such person which results in personal injury or property damage if: (a) Such person was acting in good faith within the scope of any official duties performed under such volunteer service and such person was acting as an ordinary reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances; and (b) The injury or damage was not caused by any wanton or willful misconduct on the part of such person in the performance of such duties. 1. For purposes of this act, the term “nonprofit organization” means any organization which is exempt from taxation pursuant to 26 U.S.C. s. 501, or any federal, state, or local governmental entity. 2. For purposes of this act, the term “compensation” does not include a stipend as provided by the Domestic Service Volunteer Act of 1973, as amended (Pub. L. No. 93-113), or other financial assistance, valued at less than two-thirds of the federal hourly minimum wage standard, paid to a person who would otherwise be financially unable to provide the volunteer service.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by law, if a volunteer is determined to be not liable pursuant to subsection (1), the nonprofit organization for which the volunteer was performing services when the damages were caused shall be liable for such damages to the same extent as the nonprofit organization would have been liable if the liability limitation pursuant to subsection (1) had not been provided.

(3) Members of elected or appointed boards, councils, and commissions of the state, counties, municipalities, authorities, and special districts shall incur no civil liability and shall have immunity from suit as provided in s. 768.28 for acts or omissions by members relating to members’ conduct of their official duties. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage our best and brightest people to serve on elected and appointed boards, councils, and commissions.

(4) This section may be cited as the “Florida Volunteer Protection Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 93-139; s. 50, ch. 96-399; s. 1, ch. 2011-190.
Fla. Stat. § 933.10 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 933 / Section 933.10
933.10 Execution of search warrant during day or night.
Status: in_force

A search warrant issued under this chapter may, if expressly authorized in such warrant by the judge, be executed by being served either in the daytime or in the nighttime, as the exigencies of the occasion may demand or require.

History: s. 10, ch. 9321, 1923; CGL 8512; s. 38, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 197.473 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 197 / Section 197.473
197.473 Disposition of unclaimed redemption moneys.
Status: in_force

Money paid to the tax collector for the redemption of a tax certificate or a tax deed application that is payable to the holder of a redeemed tax certificate but for which no claim has been made, or that fails to be presented for payment, is considered unclaimed as defined in s. 717.113 and shall be remitted to the state pursuant to s. 717.117.

History: s. 184, ch. 85-342; s. 5, ch. 86-141; s. 46, ch. 2011-151.
Fla. Stat. § 406.59 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 406 / Part II / Section 406.59
406.59 Institutions receiving human remains.
Status: in_force

A university, school, college, teaching hospital, or institution may not receive any human remains from the anatomical board until its facilities are inspected and approved by the anatomical board. Human remains received by such university, school, college, teaching hospital, or institution may not be used for any purpose other than medical education or research.

History: s. 13, ch. 28163, 1953; ss. 11, 15, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 72-40; s. 9, ch. 96-251; s. 14, ch. 2013-138.
Fla. Stat. § 88.7031 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part VII / Section 88.7031
88.7031 Relationship of Department of Revenue to United States central authority.
Status: in_force

The Department of Revenue is recognized as the agency designated by the United States central authority to perform specific functions under the convention.

History: s. 61, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part I / Section 1006.11
1006.11 Standards for use of reasonable force.
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Education shall adopt standards for the use of reasonable force by district school board personnel to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment. Such standards shall be distributed to each school in the state and shall provide guidance to district school board personnel in receiving the limitations on liability specified in subsection (2).

(2) Except in the case of excessive force or cruel and unusual punishment, a teacher or other member of the instructional staff, a principal or the principal’s designated representative, or a school bus driver shall not be civilly or criminally liable for any action carried out in conformity with the State Board of Education and district school board rules regarding the control, discipline, suspension, and expulsion of students, including, but not limited to, any exercise of authority under s. 1003.32 or s. 1006.09.

History: s. 281, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 400.518 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part III / Section 400.518
400.518 Prohibited referrals to home health agencies.
Status: in_force

(1) A physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 must comply with s. 456.053.

(2) A hospital or an ambulatory surgical center that has a financial interest in a home health agency is prohibited from requiring any physician on its staff to refer a patient to the home health agency.

(3)(a) A violation of this section is punishable by an administrative fine not to exceed $15,000. The proceeds of such fines must be deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund. (b) A physician who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action by the appropriate board under s. 458.331(2) or s. 459.015(2). A hospital or ambulatory surgical center that violates this section is subject to s. 395.0185(2).

(4) The agency shall impose an administrative fine of $15,000 if a home health agency provides nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, or other staff without charge to a facility licensed under chapter 429 in return for patient referrals from the facility. The proceeds of such fines shall be deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund.

History: s. 17, ch. 93-214; s. 26, ch. 98-166; s. 17, ch. 2000-160; s. 10, ch. 2008-246; s. 125, ch. 2013-18.
Fla. Stat. § 322.71 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.71
322.71 Investigations; examinations; proceedings; subpoenas and other process; witnesses; oaths; rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may conduct investigations and examinations of any person suspected of violating or of having violated any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.

(2) For purposes of any investigation or examination conducted pursuant to this section, the department may exercise the power of subpoena and the powers to administer oaths or affirmations, to examine witnesses, to require affidavits, to take depositions, and to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, records, and other evidence. Such subpoenas may be served by an authorized representative of the department.

(3) If a person refuses to testify; to produce books, papers, documents, or records; or to otherwise obey the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued under subsection (2), the department may petition a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the person’s residence or principal place of business is located, upon which the court must issue an order requiring such person to obey the subpoena or show cause for failing to obey the subpoena. Unless the person shows sufficient cause for failing to obey the subpoena, the court must direct the person to obey the subpoena. Failure to comply with such order constitutes contempt of court.

(4) For the purpose of any investigation, examination, or proceeding initiated by the department under this chapter, the department may designate agents to serve subpoenas and other process and to administer oaths or affirmations.

(5) Information received by the department as a result of an investigation or examination conducted pursuant to this section is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution until the investigation or examination ceases to be active or administrative action taken by the department has concluded or been made part of a hearing or court proceeding. The department may release information that is made confidential and exempt under this subsection in furtherance of its official duties and responsibilities or, if released to another governmental agency, in the furtherance of that agency’s official duties and responsibilities. This subsection is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2026, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

(6) The department may adopt rules to administer this section.

History: s. 7, ch. 2021-187; s. 4, ch. 2021-237.
Fla. Stat. § 535.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 535 / Section 535.02
535.02 Minimum requirements; rules.
Status: in_force

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall establish by rule minimum requirements for financial responsibility and for sales facilities with respect to the public sale of thoroughbred horses as provided in s. 535.01.

History: s. 2, ch. 65-414; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 10, 11, ch. 83-13; s. 5, ch. 92-151; s. 2, ch. 93-28.
Fla. Stat. § 61.031 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.031
61.031 Dissolution of marriage to be a vinculo.
Status: in_force

No dissolution of marriage is from bed and board, but is from bonds of matrimony.

History: s. 3, Feb. 14, 1835; RS 1479; GS 1927; RGS 3190; CGL 4982; s. 16, ch. 67-254; s. 4, ch. 71-241.
Fla. Stat. § 776.07 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 776 / Section 776.07
776.07 Use of force to prevent escape.
Status: in_force

(1) A law enforcement officer or other person who has an arrested person in his or her custody is justified in the use of any force which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to prevent the escape of the arrested person from custody.

(2) A correctional officer or other law enforcement officer is justified in the use of force, including deadly force, which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to prevent the escape from a penal institution of a person whom the officer reasonably believes to be lawfully detained in such institution under sentence for an offense or awaiting trial or commitment for an offense.

History: s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 7, ch. 95-283; s. 1193, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 180.136 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.136
180.136 Water or sewer utilities; notice.
Status: in_force

Before a local government water or sewer utility increases any rate, charge, or fee for water or sewer utility service, the utility shall provide notice of the proposed increase to each customer of the utility through the utility’s billing process. The notice shall state the date, time, and place of the meeting of the governing board of the local government at which such increase will be considered. The notice required in this section is in addition to any notice and public meeting requirements for ordinance adoption as provided by general law.

History: s. 11, ch. 2000-350.
Fla. Stat. § 25.383 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 25 / Section 25.383
25.383 Standards for court reporters; procedures; rules of professional conduct, discipline, and training.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall establish minimum standards and procedures for qualifications, certification, discipline, and training for court reporters. The Supreme Court shall determine the amount of fees to charge applicants for certification and renewal of certification. Fees shall be set in an amount necessary to recover the full cost of administering the certification process. All proceeds from fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Administrative Trust Fund within the state courts. The Supreme Court may appoint or employ such personnel as are necessary to assist the court in exercising its powers and performing its duties under this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 95-286; s. 2, ch. 2003-402; s. 2, ch. 2004-265; s. 2, ch. 2006-23; s. 2, ch. 2010-162.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.726 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part III / Section 1004.726
1004.726 Trademarks, copyrights, or patents.
Status: in_force

Each Florida College System institution board of trustees may develop and produce work products relating to educational endeavors that are subject to trademark, copyright, or patent statutes. To this end, the board of trustees shall consider the relative contribution by the personnel employed in the development of such work products and shall enter into binding agreements with such personnel, organizations, corporations, or government entities, which agreements shall establish the percentage of ownership of such trademarks, copyrights, or patents. Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, the board of trustees may in its own name:

(1) Perform all things necessary to secure letters of patent, copyrights, and trademarks on any such work products and enforce its rights therein.

(2) License, lease, assign, or otherwise give written consent to any person, firm, or corporation for the manufacture or use of its work products on a royalty basis or for such other consideration as the board of trustees deems proper.

(3) Take any action necessary, including legal action, to protect its work products against improper or unlawful use of infringement.

(4) Enforce the collection of any sums due the board of trustees for the manufacture or use of its work products by any other party.

(5) Sell any of its work products and execute all instruments necessary to consummate any such sale.

(6) Do all other acts necessary and proper for the execution of powers and duties provided by this section.

History: s. 222, ch. 2002-387; s. 57, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 1010.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1010 / Part I / Section 1010.03
1010.03 Delinquent accounts.
Status: in_force

District school boards, Florida College System institution boards of trustees, and university boards of trustees:

(1) Shall exert every effort to collect all delinquent accounts.

(2) May charge off or settle such accounts as may prove uncollectible.

(3) May employ the services of a collection agency when deemed advisable in collecting delinquent accounts.

(4) May adopt rules, except that university boards of trustees may adopt regulations, as necessary, to implement the provisions of this section, including setoff procedures, payroll deductions, and restrictions on release of transcripts, awarding of diplomas, and access to other resources and services of the school district, Florida College System institution, or university.

History: s. 529, ch. 2002-387; s. 151, ch. 2011-5; s. 20, ch. 2011-177.
Fla. Stat. § 11.9332 — Florida Code / Title III / Chapter 11 / Section 11.9332
11.9332 Appointment by majority vote of each chamber; pairing delegates and alternate delegates.
Status: in_force

(1) To be appointed as a delegate or an alternate delegate, a person must receive, in each chamber, the vote of a majority of all the members elected to that chamber.

(2) At the time of appointment, each alternate delegate must be paired with a delegate as provided by a concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature.

History: s. 6, ch. 2014-52.
Fla. Stat. § 629.201 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 629 / Section 629.201
629.201 Subscribers’ advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) The advisory committee of a domestic reciprocal insurer exercising the subscribers’ rights shall be selected under such rules as the subscribers adopt.

(2) Not less than two-thirds of such committee shall be subscribers other than the attorney, or any person employed by, representing, or having a financial interest in the attorney.

(3) The committee shall: (a) Supervise the finances of the insurer; (b) Supervise the insurer’s operations to such extent as to assure conformity with the subscribers’ agreement and power of attorney; (c) Procure the audit of the accounts and records of the insurer and of the attorney at the expense of the insurer; and (d) Have such additional powers and functions as may be conferred by the subscribers’ agreement.

History: s. 690, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 681, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 369.319 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 369 / Part III / Section 369.319
369.319 Master stormwater management plan.
Status: in_force

Each local government within the Wekiva Study Area shall develop a master stormwater management plan that: assesses existing problems and deficiencies in the community; identifies projects to meet long-range needs; establishes priorities to address existing deficiencies; establishes measures to address redevelopment; establishes a schedule to complete needed improvements; evaluates the feasibility of stormwater reuse; and includes requirements for inspection and maintenance of facilities. The plan shall also identify a funding source, such as a stormwater utility fee, to fund implementation of the plan and maintenance program. In addition, the local government shall establish a water reuse and irrigation program that allows for reuse of stormwater on a site basis for development over a size threshold to be determined by the local government or on a jurisdiction-wide basis to minimize pumpage of groundwater for nonpotable usage. For those local governments located partially within the Wekiva Study Area, this section applies only to that portion located within the Wekiva Study Area.

History: s. 1, ch. 2004-384; s. 2, ch. 2005-106.
Fla. Stat. § 83.02 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part I / Section 83.02
83.02 Certain written leases tenancies at will; duration.
Status: in_force

Where any tenancy has been created by an instrument in writing from year to year, or quarter to quarter, or month to month, or week to week, to be determined by the periods at which the rent is payable, and the term of which tenancy is unlimited, the tenancy shall be a tenancy at will. If the rent is payable weekly, then the tenancy shall be from week to week; if payable monthly, then the tenancy shall be from month to month; if payable quarterly, then from quarter to quarter; if payable yearly, then from year to year.

History: s. 2, ch. 5441, 1905; RGS 3568; CGL 5432; s. 2, ch. 15057, 1931; s. 34, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 847.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 847 / Section 847.02
847.02 Confiscation of obscene material.
Status: in_force

Whenever anyone is convicted under s. 847.011, the court in awarding sentence shall make an order confiscating said obscene material and authorize the sheriff of the county in which the material is held to destroy the same. The sheriff shall file with the court a certificate of his or her compliance.

History: s. 2, ch. 7359, 1917; RGS 5439; CGL 7582; s. 6, ch. 86-238; s. 1351, ch. 97-102; s. 3, ch. 2019-45.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6615 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VII / Section 627.6615
627.6615 Children with disabilities; continuation of coverage under group policy.
Status: in_force

(1) A group health insurance policy or health care services plan contract that is delivered or issued for delivery in this state and that provides that coverage of a dependent child of an employee or other member of the covered group terminates upon attainment of the limiting age for dependent children specified in the policy or contract must also provide in substance that attainment of the limiting age does not terminate the coverage of the child while the child continues to be both: (a) Incapable of self-sustaining employment by reason of an intellectual or physical disability. (b) Chiefly dependent upon the employee or member for support and maintenance.

(2) If a claim is denied under a policy or contract for the stated reason that the child has attained the limiting age for dependent children specified in the policy or contract, the notice of denial must state that the certificateholder or subscriber has the burden of establishing that the child continues to meet the criteria specified in subsection (1).

History: s. 1, ch. 70-187; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 511, 523, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 19, ch. 83-288; ss. 136, 149, ch. 92-33; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 20, ch. 2013-162.