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Fla. Stat. § 101.23 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.23
101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.
Status: in_force

When any person has been admitted to vote, the person’s name shall be checked by the clerk or one of the inspectors at the place indicated upon the registration books or voter history form provided by the supervisor. One of the inspectors shall, at the same time, keep a poll list containing names of electors who have voted or a list of registered electors, on which those electors who have voted are indicated. Such lists shall be available for inspection during regular voting hours by poll watchers designated and appointed pursuant to s. 101.131, except that the election inspector may regulate access to the lists so as to ensure that such inspection does not unreasonably interfere with the orderly operation of the polling place.

History: s. 58, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 236; RGS 281; CGL 337; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 24, ch. 28156, 1953; s. 11, ch. 65-380; s. 16, ch. 77-175; s. 559, ch. 95-147; s. 18, ch. 2008-95.
Fla. Stat. § 687.142 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 687 / Section 687.142
687.142 Responsibility of principals.
Status: in_force

Each principal of a loan broker may be sanctioned for the actions of the loan broker, including its agents or employees, in the course of business of the loan broker.

History: s. 3, ch. 91-87.
Fla. Stat. § 680.218 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 680 / Part II / Section 680.218
680.218 Insurance and proceeds.
Status: in_force

(1) A lessee obtains an insurable interest when existing goods are identified to the lease contract even though the goods identified are nonconforming and the lessee has an option to reject them.

(2) If a lessee has an insurable interest only by reason of the lessor’s identification of the goods, the lessor, until default or insolvency or notification to the lessee that identification is final, may substitute other goods for those identified.

(3) Notwithstanding a lessee’s insurable interest under subsections (1) and (2), the lessor retains an insurable interest until an option to buy has been exercised by the lessee and the risk of loss has passed to the lessee.

(4) Nothing in this section impairs any insurable interest recognized under any other statute or rule of law.

(5) The parties by agreement may determine that one or more parties have an obligation to obtain and pay for insurance covering the goods and by agreement may determine the beneficiary of the proceeds of the insurance.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-278.
Fla. Stat. § 679.328 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part III / Section 679.328
679.328 Priority of security interests in investment property.
Status: in_force

The following rules govern priority among conflicting security interests in the same investment property:

(1) A security interest held by a secured party having control of investment property under s. 679.1061 has priority over a security interest held by a secured party that does not have control of the investment property.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4), conflicting security interests held by secured parties each of which has control under s. 679.1061 rank according to priority in time of: (a) If the collateral is a security, obtaining control; (b) If the collateral is a security entitlement carried in a securities account and: 1. If the secured party obtained control under s. 678.1061(4)(a), the secured party’s becoming the person for which the securities account is maintained; 2. If the secured party obtained control under s. 678.1061(4)(b), the securities intermediary’s agreement to comply with the secured party’s entitlement orders with respect to security entitlements carried or to be carried in the securities account; or 3. If the secured party obtained control through another person under s. 678.1061(4)(c), the time on which priority would be based under this paragraph if the other person were the secured party; or (c) If the collateral is a commodity contract carried with a commodity intermediary, the satisfaction of the requirement for control specified in s. 679.1061(2)(b) with respect to commodity contracts carried or to be carried with the commodity intermediary.

(3) A security interest held by a securities intermediary in a security entitlement or a securities account maintained with the securities intermediary has priority over a conflicting security interest held by another secured party.

(4) A security interest held by a commodity intermediary in a commodity contract or a commodity account maintained with the commodity intermediary has priority over a conflicting security interest held by another secured party.

(5) A security interest in a certificated security in registered form which is perfected by taking delivery under s. 679.3131(1) and not by control under s. 679.3141 has priority over a conflicting security interest perfected by a method other than control.

(6) Conflicting security interests created by a broker, securities intermediary, or commodity intermediary which are perfected without control under s. 679.1061 rank equally.

(7) In all other cases, priority among conflicting security interests in investment property is governed by ss. 679.322 and 679.323.

History: s. 3, ch. 2001-198; s. 156, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 623.03 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 623 / Section 623.03
623.03 Charter; submission to and approval by circuit court; recordation.
Status: in_force

(1) The proposed charter shall be acknowledged by one of the subscribing incorporators before an officer authorized to take acknowledgments of deeds, which said subscribing incorporator shall also take and subscribe to an oath, to be endorsed on the proposed charter, that it is intended in good faith to carry out the purposes and objectives set forth therein and as provided in this act.

(2) The circuit judge to whom the proposed charter is presented, finding the same to be in proper form and for the objective and purpose authorized by this act, and in accordance with the provisions and limitations of this act shall approve the charter and endorse her or his approval thereon. The charter shall then be recorded in the office of the clerk of such circuit court and from thenceforth the subscribers and their associates and successors shall be a nonprofit eleemosynary corporation by the name given.

History: s. 3, ch. 59-113; s. 172, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 385.102 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 385 / Section 385.102
385.102 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is the finding of the Legislature that:

1 (1) Chronic diseases exist in high proportions among the people of this state. These chronic diseases include, but are not limited to, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, renal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, chronic critical illness, and genetic predisposition for developing venous thromboembolisms. These diseases are often interrelated, and they directly and indirectly account for a high rate of death and illness.

(2) Advances in medical knowledge and technology have assisted in the prevention of chronic diseases. Comprehensive approaches stressing application of current treatment, continuing research, professional training, and patient education should be encouraged.

(3) A comprehensive program dealing with the early detection and prevention of chronic diseases is required to make knowledge and therapy available to all people of this state. The mobilization of scientific, medical, and educational resources under one comprehensive chronic disease act will facilitate the prevention and treatment of these diseases and their symptoms and result in a decline in death and illness among the people of this state.

History: s. 93, ch. 86-220; s. 2, ch. 2025-211.
Fla. Stat. § 501.717 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part V / Section 501.717
501.717 Collection, use, or retention of data for certain purposes.
Status: in_force

(1) The requirements imposed on controllers and processors under this part may not restrict a controller’s or processor’s ability to collect, use, or retain data to do any of the following: (a) Conduct internal research to develop, improve, or repair products, services, or technology. (b) Effect a product recall. (c) Identify and repair technical errors that impair existing or intended functionality. (d) Perform internal operations that are: 1. Reasonably aligned with the expectations of the consumer; 2. Reasonably anticipated based on the consumer’s existing relationship with the controller; or 3. Otherwise compatible with processing data in furtherance of the provision of a product or service specifically requested by a consumer or the performance of a contract to which the consumer is a party.

(2) A requirement imposed on a controller or processor under this part does not apply if compliance with the requirement by the controller or processor, as applicable, would violate an evidentiary privilege under the laws of this state.

History: s. 20, ch. 2023-201.
Fla. Stat. § 76.16 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 76 / Section 76.16
76.16 Writ; levy in other counties.
Status: in_force

(1) When plaintiff states in a motion for attachment that defendant has real or personal property in some county other than the one in which the action was instituted, a writ of attachment, original or ancillary, shall be issued and delivered to the sheriff of the county where the property is situate. The officer shall execute the writ and hold the property levied on subject to the order of the court from which the writ issued, which court has the power to order the delivery thereof to the sheriff of the county where the action was commenced or order the officer executing the writ to hold and dispose of it in his or her county.

(2) When any real property is levied on under this section, the officer levying the writ shall file a written notice of levy with the clerk of the circuit court for the county in which the property is located, which notice shall contain a description of the property levied on. The record shall be notice to all persons of the levy. If the attachment is dissolved or the action is dismissed, or for any reason the property ceases to be bound by the attachment, on due proof thereof the clerk shall note this on the record of the levy.

History: s. 2, ch. 3721, 1887; RS 1650; GS 2114; RGS 3415; CGL 5268; s. 26, ch. 67-254; s. 376, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 253.7821 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 253 / Section 253.7821
253.7821 Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection.
Status: in_force

The Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area is established and assigned to the department. The department shall manage the greenways pursuant to the department’s existing statutory authority until administrative rules are adopted by the department. However, the provisions of this act shall control in any conflict between this act and any other authority of the department.

History: s. 49, ch. 93-213; s. 82, ch. 94-356; s. 9, ch. 99-5; s. 13, ch. 2016-233.
Fla. Stat. § 110.1155 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 110 / Part I / Section 110.1155
110.1155 Travel to or conducting business with a country in the Western Hemisphere lacking diplomatic relations with the United States.
Status: in_force

(1) An officer, employee, agent, or representative of: (a) A state agency; (b) A political subdivision of the state; or (c) A corporation, partnership, association, or other entity that does business or contracts with a state agency, receives state funds, or claims a credit against any tax imposed by the state may not travel to or do business with any country located in the Western Hemisphere which lacks diplomatic relations with the United States.

(2) A political subdivision that violates this section is ineligible to receive state funds.

(3) A corporation, partnership, association, or other entity that violates this section is ineligible to: (a) Engage in business or contract with a state agency; (b) Receive state funds; or (c) Claim a credit against any tax imposed by the state.

History: s. 155, ch. 96-320; s. 7, ch. 2007-5.
Fla. Stat. § 606.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 606 / Section 606.02
606.02 Short title.
Status: in_force

This act may be cited as the “Florida Business Coordination Act.”

History: s. 2, ch. 97-15.
Fla. Stat. § 90.611 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 90 / Section 90.611
90.611 Religious beliefs or opinions.
Status: in_force

Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is inadmissible to show that the witness’s credibility is impaired or enhanced thereby.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379; s. 490, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 455.205 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 455 / Section 455.205
455.205 Contacting boards through department.
Status: in_force

Each board under the jurisdiction of the department may be contacted through the headquarters of the department in the City of Tallahassee or at any regional office of the department.

History: s. 30, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 77-115; s. 5, ch. 79-36; s. 38, ch. 92-33; s. 23, ch. 93-129; ss. 65, 66, ch. 94-218; s. 5, ch. 97-261.
Fla. Stat. § 255.256 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.256
255.256 Energy performance index.
Status: in_force

The department shall promulgate rules for energy performance indices as defined in s. 255.253(3) to audit and evaluate competing design proposals submitted to the state.

History: s. 6, ch. 74-187.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.098 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part I / Section 1004.098
1004.098 Applicants for president of a state university or Florida College System institution; public records exemption; public meetings exemption.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Any personal identifying information of an applicant for president of a state university or a Florida College System institution held by a state university or a Florida College System institution is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), the age, race, and gender of all applicants who met the minimum qualifications established for the position by a state university or Florida College System institution who were considered and the personal identifying information of an applicant included in the final group of applicants for president of a state university or a Florida College System institution are no longer confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution beginning at the earlier of the date the final group of applicants to be considered for president is established or 21 days before the date of a meeting at which an interview of an applicant will be conducted or at which final action or a vote is to be taken on the offer of the employment of an applicant as president.

(2)(a) Any portion of a meeting held for the purpose of identifying or vetting applicants for president of a state university or a Florida College System institution, including any portion of a meeting which would disclose personal identifying information of such applicants which is otherwise confidential and exempt under subsection (1), is exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution. (b) A complete recording must be made of any portion of a meeting which is closed pursuant to paragraph (a), and any closed portion of such meeting may not be held off the record. The recording of the closed portion of a meeting is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. (c) The exemption provided in paragraph (a) does not apply to: 1. Any portion of a meeting held for the purpose of establishing qualifications for the position or establishing any compensation framework to be offered to an applicant for president of a state university or a Florida College System institution. 2. Any meeting that is held after a final group of applicants for president of a state university or a Florida College System institution has been established.

(3) This section is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2027, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.

History: s. 1, ch. 2022-15.
Fla. Stat. § 712.001 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 712 / Section 712.001
712.001 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Marketable Record Title Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 2018-55.
Fla. Stat. § 497.283 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 497 / Part II / Section 497.283
497.283 Prohibition on sale of personal property or services.
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to all cemetery companies licensed pursuant to this chapter that offer for sale or sell personal property or services which may be used in a cemetery in connection with the burial of human remains or the commemoration of the memory of a deceased human being and also to any person in direct written contractual relationship with licensed cemetery companies.

(2)(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no cemetery company shall directly or indirectly enter into a contract for the sale of personal property or services, excluding burial or interment rights, which may be used in a cemetery in connection with disposing of human remains, or commemorating the memory of a deceased human being, if delivery of the personal property or performance of the service is to be made more than 120 days after receipt of final payment under the contract of sale, except as provided in s. 497.458. This shall include, but not be limited to, the sale for future delivery of burial vaults, grave liners, urns, memorials, vases, foundations, memorial bases, and similar merchandise and related services commonly sold or used in cemeteries and interment fees but excluding burial or interment rights. (b) For the purposes of this section, the term “delivery” means actual delivery and installation at the time of need or at the request of the owner or the owner’s agent. Merchandise is not considered delivered under paragraph (a) if it is stored on the grounds of the cemetery or at a storage facility except for monuments, markers, and permanent outer burial receptacles that are stored in a protected environment and are comprised of materials designed to withstand prolonged, protected storage without adversely affecting the structural integrity or aesthetic characteristics of such permanent outer burial receptacles. (c) In lieu of delivery as required by paragraph (b), for sales to cemetery companies and funeral establishments, and only for such sales, the manufacturer of a permanent outer burial receptacle which meets standards adopted by rule may elect, at its discretion, to comply with the delivery requirements of this section by annually submitting for approval pursuant to procedures and forms as specified by rule, in writing, evidence of the manufacturer’s financial responsibility with the licensing authority for its review and approval.

(3) No nonprofit cemetery corporation which has been incorporated and engaged in the cemetery business prior to and continuously since 1915 and which has current trust assets exceeding $2 million shall be required to designate a corporate trustee.

History: s. 6, ch. 72-78; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 11, ch. 78-407; ss. 23, 39, 40, ch. 80-238; s. 411, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 2, 3, ch. 82-7; s. 13, ch. 85-202; s. 7, ch. 88-227; s. 1, ch. 89-8; ss. 76, 122, ch. 93-399; s. 64, ch. 2004-301; s. 13, ch. 2016-172.
Fla. Stat. § 641.3909 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.3909
641.3909 Cease and desist and penalty orders.
Status: in_force

After the hearing provided in s. 641.3907, the department or office shall enter a final order in accordance with s. 120.569. If it is determined that the person, entity, or health maintenance organization charged has engaged in an unfair or deceptive act or practice or the unlawful operation of a health maintenance organization without a subsisting certificate of authority, the department or office shall also issue an order requiring the violator to cease and desist from engaging in such method of competition, act, or practice or unlawful operation of a health maintenance organization. Further, if the act or practice constitutes a violation of s. 641.3155, s. 641.3901, or s. 641.3903, the department or office may, at its discretion, order any one or more of the following:

(1) Suspension or revocation of the health maintenance organization’s certificate of authority if it knew, or reasonably should have known, it was in violation of this part.

(2) If it is determined that the person or entity charged has engaged in the business of operating a health maintenance organization without a certificate of authority, an administrative penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each health maintenance contract offered or effectuated.

History: ss. 39, 47, ch. 85-177; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 286, ch. 96-410; s. 6, ch. 2000-252; s. 1594, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 334.195 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 334 / Section 334.195
334.195 Officers or employees of the department; conflicts of interest; exception; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), no state officer or employee of the department shall directly or indirectly solicit or accept funds from any person who has, maintains, or seeks business relations with the department.

(2) The provisions of this section do not apply to the solicitation of funds for charitable purposes, including, but not limited to, such organizations as the United Fund, Heart Fund, or American Red Cross.

(3) A violation of the terms of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and subjects the officer or employee violating its provisions to removal from his or her office or employment.

History: s. 1, ch. 70-123; s. 235, ch. 71-136; s. 25, ch. 84-309; s. 488, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 526.309 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 526 / Part I / Section 526.309
526.309 Exempt sales.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not apply to the following retail sales by a refiner:

(1) A bona fide clearance sale for the purpose of discontinuing trade in such motor fuel.

(2) A final business liquidation sale.

(3) A sale of the refiner’s motor fuel by a fiduciary or other officer under the order or direction of any court.

(4) Sales made during a grand opening to introduce a new or remodeled business not to exceed 3 days, which grand opening shall be held within 60 days from the date the new or remodeled business begins operations.

History: s. 9, ch. 85-74.
Fla. Stat. § 386.2045 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 386 / Part II / Section 386.2045
386.2045 Enclosed indoor workplaces; specific exceptions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding s. 386.204, tobacco smoking or vaping, or both, may be authorized in each of the following places:

(1) A private residence whenever it is not being used commercially to provide child care, adult care, or health care, or any combination thereof as defined in s. 386.203(1).

(2) A retail tobacco shop.

(3) A retail vape shop.

(4) A designated guest room at a public lodging establishment.

(5) A stand-alone bar that complies with all applicable provisions of the Beverage Law and this part.

(6) An enclosed indoor workplace, to the extent that tobacco smoking or vaping is an integral part of a smoking or vaping cessation program approved by the department, or medical or scientific research conducted therein. Each room in which tobacco smoking or vaping, or both, are authorized must comply with the signage requirements in s. 386.206.

(7) A customs smoking room in an airport in-transit lounge under the authority and control of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection of the United States Department of Homeland Security subject to the restrictions contained in s. 386.205.

History: s. 5, ch. 2003-398; s. 5, ch. 2019-14.