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Fla. Stat. § 320.411 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.411
320.411 Officer’s sale of property or franchise.
Status: in_force

(1) No sheriff, receiver, assignee, general or special magistrate, or other officer shall sell the property or franchise of any motor carrier for failure to pay taxes, penalties, or interest without first filing with the department a statement containing the following information: (a) The name of the plaintiff or party at whose instance or upon whose account the sale is made. (b) The name of the motor carrier whose property or franchise is to be sold. (c) The time and place of sale. (d) The nature of the property and the location of the same.

(2) The department, after receiving notice as provided in subsection (1), shall furnish to the sheriff, receiver, trustee, assignee, general or special magistrate, or other officer having charge of the sale a certified copy of all taxes, penalties, and interest on file in the office of the department as liens against such motor carrier and, in the event there are no such liens, a certificate showing that fact, which certified copy or copies of certificate shall be publicly read by such officer at and immediately before the sale of the property or franchise of such motor carrier.

History: s. 37, ch. 87-198; s. 75, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 732.2065 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 732 / Part II / Section 732.2065
732.2065 Amount of the elective share.
Status: in_force

The elective share is an amount equal to 30 percent of the elective estate.

History: s. 15, ch. 75-220; s. 1, ch. 81-27; s. 6, ch. 99-343.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1907 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1907
607.1907 Saving provision.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as to procedural provisions, chapter 2019-90, Laws of Florida, does not affect a pending action or proceeding or a right accrued before January 1, 2020, and a pending civil action or proceeding may be completed, and a right accrued may be enforced, as if chapter 2019-90 had not become effective.

(2) If a penalty or punishment for violation of a statute or rule is reduced by chapter 2019-90, Laws of Florida, the penalty or punishment, if not already imposed, shall be imposed in accordance with chapter 2019-90.

History: s. 164, ch. 89-154; s. 170, ch. 90-179; s. 42, ch. 2003-283; s. 230, ch. 2019-90; s. 68, ch. 2020-32.
Fla. Stat. § 627.64172 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.64172
627.64172 Requirements with respect to breast cancer and routine followup care.
Status: in_force

Routine followup care to determine whether a breast cancer has recurred in a person who has been previously determined to be free of breast cancer does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment for purposes of determining preexisting conditions, unless evidence of breast cancer is found during or as a result of the followup care.

History: s. 3, ch. 97-48.
Fla. Stat. § 943.365 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.365
943.365 Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund is created within the Department of Law Enforcement. The department may deposit into the trust fund receipts and revenues received as a result of federal criminal, administrative, or civil forfeiture proceedings and receipts and revenues received from federal asset-sharing programs. The trust fund is exempt from the service charges imposed by s. 215.20.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 98-387; s. 2, ch. 2002-114.
Fla. Stat. § 860.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 860 / Section 860.02
860.02 Carelessness of common carrier.
Status: in_force

Whoever, having management or control of or over any railroad train, steamboat, or other public conveyance used for the common carriage of passengers is guilty of gross carelessness or neglect in or in relation to the conduct, management and control of such conveyance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.

History: s. 48, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2692; GS 3637; RGS 5573; CGL 7759; s. 1086, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1423 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1423
607.1423 Judicial review of denial of reinstatement.
Status: in_force

(1) If the department denies a corporation’s application for reinstatement after administrative dissolution, the department must serve the corporation under s. 607.0504(1) with a written notice that explains the reason or reasons for denial.

(2) Within 30 days after service of a notice of denial of reinstatement, a corporation may appeal the denial by petitioning the Circuit Court of Leon County to set aside the dissolution. The petition must be served on the department and contain a copy of the department’s notice of administrative dissolution, the corporation’s application for reinstatement, and the department’s notice of denial.

(3) The court may order the department to reinstate the dissolved corporation or take other action the court considers appropriate.

(4) The court’s final decision may be appealed as in other civil proceedings.

History: s. 130, ch. 89-154; s. 264, ch. 96-410; s. 188, ch. 2019-90; s. 24, ch. 2022-190.
Fla. Stat. § 682.13 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 682 / Section 682.13
682.13 Vacating an award.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding, the court shall vacate an arbitration award if: (a) The award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means; (b) There was: 1. Evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral arbitrator; 2. Corruption by an arbitrator; or 3. Misconduct by an arbitrator prejudicing the rights of a party to the arbitration proceeding; (c) An arbitrator refused to postpone the hearing upon showing of sufficient cause for postponement, refused to hear evidence material to the controversy, or otherwise conducted the hearing contrary to s. 682.06, so as to prejudice substantially the rights of a party to the arbitration proceeding; (d) An arbitrator exceeded the arbitrator’s powers; (e) There was no agreement to arbitrate, unless the person participated in the arbitration proceeding without raising the objection under s. 682.06(3) not later than the beginning of the arbitration hearing; or (f) The arbitration was conducted without proper notice of the initiation of an arbitration as required in s. 682.032 so as to prejudice substantially the rights of a party to the arbitration proceeding.

(2) A motion under this section must be filed within 90 days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to s. 682.09 or within 90 days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to s. 682.10, unless the movant alleges that the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means, in which case the motion must be made within 90 days after the ground is known or by the exercise of reasonable care would have been known by the movant.

(3) If the court vacates an award on a ground other than that set forth in paragraph (1)(e), it may order a rehearing. If the award is vacated on a ground stated in paragraph (1)(a) or paragraph (1)(b), the rehearing must be before a new arbitrator. If the award is vacated on a ground stated in paragraph (1)(c), paragraph (1)(d), or paragraph (1)(f), the rehearing may be before the arbitrator who made the award or the arbitrator’s successor. The arbitrator must render the decision in the rehearing within the same time as that provided in s. 682.09(2) for an award.

(4) If a motion to vacate is denied and no motion to modify or correct the award is pending, the court shall confirm the award.

History: s. 12, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 729, ch. 97-102; s. 24, ch. 2013-232.
Fla. Stat. § 205.043 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 205 / Section 205.043
205.043 Conditions for levy; municipalities.
Status: in_force

(1) The following conditions are imposed on the authority of a municipal governing body to levy a business tax: (a) The tax must be based upon reasonable classifications and must be uniform throughout any class. (b) Unless the municipality implements s. 205.0535 or adopts a new business tax ordinance under s. 205.0315, a business tax levied under this subsection may not exceed the rate in effect in the municipality for the year beginning October 1, 1971; however, beginning October 1, 1980, the municipal governing body may increase business taxes authorized by this chapter. The amount of the increase above the tax rate levied on October 1, 1971, for taxes levied at a flat rate may be up to 100 percent for business taxes that are $100 or less; 50 percent for business taxes that are between $101 and $300; and 25 percent for business taxes that are more than $300. Beginning October 1, 1982, an increase may not exceed 25 percent for taxes levied at graduated or per unit rates. Authority to increase business taxes does not apply to receipts or licenses granted to any utility franchised by the municipality for which a franchise fee is paid. (c) A receipt is not valid for more than 1 year and all receipts expire on September 30 of each year, except as otherwise provided by law.

(2) Any business receipt may be transferred to a new owner, when there is a bona fide sale of the business, upon payment of a transfer fee of up to 10 percent of the annual tax, but not less than $3 nor more than $25, and presentation of the original receipt and evidence of the sale.

(3) Upon written request and presentation of the original receipt, any receipt may be transferred from one location to another location in the same municipality upon payment of a transfer fee of up to 10 percent of the annual tax, but not less than $3 nor more than $25.

(4) If the governing body of the county in which the municipality is located has levied a business tax or subsequently levies such a tax, the collector of the county tax may issue the receipt and collect the tax thereon.

History: s. 1, ch. 72-306; s. 1, ch. 73-144; s. 1, ch. 77-55; s. 55, ch. 80-274; s. 2, ch. 82-72; s. 5, ch. 93-180; s. 8, ch. 2006-152.
Fla. Stat. § 535.14 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 535 / Section 535.14
535.14 Rules.
Status: in_force

The department may make all necessary rules to carry out the provisions of ss. 535.11 and 535.12.

History: s. 3, ch. 77-213; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 10, 11, ch. 83-13; s. 2, ch. 93-28.
Fla. Stat. § 215.475 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 215 / Section 215.475
215.475 Investment policy statement.
Status: in_force

(1) In making investments for the System Trust Fund pursuant to ss. 215.44-215.53, the board shall make no investment which is not in conformance with the Florida Retirement System Defined Benefit Plan Investment Policy Statement, hereinafter referred to as “the IPS,” as developed by the executive director and approved by the board. The IPS must comply with s. 215.47(10) and include, among other items, the investment objectives of the System Trust Fund; permitted types of securities in which the board may invest; and evaluation criteria necessary to measure the investment performance of the fund. As required from time to time, the executive director of the board may present recommended changes in the IPS to the board for approval.

(2) Prior to any recommended changes in the IPS being presented to the board, the executive director of the board shall present such changes to the Investment Advisory Council for review. The council shall present the results of its review to the board prior to the board’s final approval of the IPS or changes in the IPS.

History: s. 3, ch. 89-299; ss. 3, 4, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 93-23; s. 6, ch. 2004-71; s. 9, ch. 2023-28.
Fla. Stat. § 414.157 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 414 / Section 414.157
414.157 Diversion program for victims of domestic violence.
Status: in_force

(1) The diversion program for victims of domestic violence is intended to provide services and one-time payments to assist victims of domestic violence and their children in making the transition to independence.

(2) Before finding an applicant family eligible for the diversion program created under this section, a determination must be made that: (a) The applicant family includes a pregnant woman or a parent with one or more minor children or a caretaker relative with one or more minor children. (b) The services or one-time payment provided are not considered assistance under federal law or guidelines.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in ss. 414.075, 414.085, and 414.095, a family meeting the criteria of subsection (2) who is determined by the domestic violence program to be in need of services or one-time payment due to domestic violence shall be considered a needy family and is eligible under this section for services through a certified domestic violence shelter.

(4) One-time payments provided under this section shall not exceed $1,000.

(5) Receipt of services or a one-time payment under this section does not preclude eligibility for, or receipt of, other assistance or services under this chapter.

History: s. 17, ch. 99-241; s. 42, ch. 2000-165.
Fla. Stat. § 540.09 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 540 / Section 540.09
540.09 Unauthorized publication of photographs or pictures of areas to which admission is charged.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who shall sell any photograph, drawing, or other visual representation of any area, building, or structure, the entry or admittance to which is subject to an admission charge or fee, or of any real or personal property located therein, or who shall use any such photograph, drawing, or other visual representation in connection with the sale or advertising of any other product, property or service, without the express written or oral consent of the owner or operator of the area, building, structure, or other property so depicted, shall be liable to such owner or operator for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by reason thereof, including an amount which would have been a reasonable royalty, and for punitive or exemplary damages, and such unauthorized sale or use may be enjoined.

(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (a) Photographs, drawings, or other visual representations in any newspaper, magazine, book, news broadcast or telecast, or other news medium or publication as part of any bona fide news report or presentation having a current and legitimate public interest and where such photographs, drawings, or other visual representations are not used for advertising purposes; or (b) Photographs, drawings, or other visual representations in which the depiction of such property is incidental to the principal subject or subjects thereof and not calculated or likely to lead the viewer to associate such property with the sale, offering for sale or advertising of any property, product or service.

(3) Any person who by means of a tower or other structure to which directly or indirectly admission is charged shall permit any other person or persons to look into or view any previously established tourist attraction, the entry or admission to which for the purpose of viewing the same is subject to an admission charge or fee, without the express written or oral consent of the owner or operator of such previously established tourist attraction, shall be liable to the owner or operator of the previously established tourist attraction for any loss, damage or injury sustained by reason thereof and punitive or exemplary damages, and the use of a tower or other structure for such unauthorized viewing may be enjoined.

(4) The remedies provided for in this section shall be in addition to and not in limitation of the remedies and rights of any person under the common law against the unauthorized sale or use for purposes of trade or advertising of photographs, drawings, or other visual representations of her or his property.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-57; s. 1, ch. 69-243; s. 752, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 125.39 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part I / Section 125.39
125.39 Nonapplicability to county lands acquired for specific purposes.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this law shall not be construed to cover the sale or disposition of any land conveyed to any county for a specific purpose and containing a reversionary clause whereby said land shall revert to the grantor or grantors upon failure to use said real property for such purpose.

History: s. 5, ch. 23829, 1947; s. 1, ch. 73-260; s. 29, ch. 73-332.
Fla. Stat. § 195.062 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 195 / Section 195.062
195.062 Manual of instructions.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall prepare and maintain a current manual of instructions for property appraisers and other officials connected with the administration of property taxes. This manual shall contain all: (a) Rules and regulations. (b) Standard measures of value. (c) Forms and instructions relating to the use of forms and maps. Consistent with s. 195.032, the standard measures of value shall be adopted in general conformity with the procedures set forth in s. 120.54, but shall not have the force or effect of such rules and shall be used only to assist tax officers in the assessment of property as provided by s. 195.002. Guidelines may be updated annually to incorporate new market data, which may be in tabular form, technical changes, changes indicated by established decisions of the Supreme Court, and, if a summary of justification is set forth in the notice required under s. 120.54, other changes relevant to appropriate assessment practices or standard measurement of value. Such new data may be incorporated into the guidelines on the approval of the executive director if after notice in substantial conformity with s. 120.54 there is no objection filed with the department within 45 days, and the procedures set forth in s. 120.54 do not apply.

(2) The department may also include in such manual any other information which it deems pertinent or helpful in the administration of taxes. Such manual shall instruct that the mere recordation of a plat on previously unplatted acreage shall not be construed as evidence of sufficient change in the character of the land to require reassessment until such time as development is begun on the platted acreage. Such manual shall be made available for distribution to the public at a nominal cost, to include cost of printing and circulation.

History: s. 41, ch. 70-243; s. 1, ch. 71-367; s. 2, ch. 73-172; s. 9, ch. 74-234; s. 1, ch. 75-12; s. 10, ch. 76-234; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 5, ch. 2002-18; s. 3, ch. 2004-349.
Fla. Stat. § 509.503 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 509 / Part II / Section 509.503
509.503 Membership camping contracts.
Status: in_force

Each offeror of a membership camping plan must use and must furnish each purchaser with a fully completed copy of a contract incorporating the following information:

(1) The actual date the contract is executed by the offeror and the purchaser;

(2) The name and address of the offeror;

(3) The name and address of the trustee;

(4) A complete description of the purchase price;

(5) The expiration date of the contract and the terms and conditions of its extension or renewal, if applicable;

(6) The disclosure required by s. 509.504; and

(7) The disclosures required by s. 509.505.

History: s. 3, ch. 88-157.
Fla. Stat. § 112.23 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part I / Section 112.23
112.23 Government-directed content moderation of social media platforms prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Governmental entity” means any officer or employee of a state, county, district, authority, municipality, department, agency, division, board, bureau, commission, or other separate unit of government created or established by law, and includes any other public or private entity acting on behalf of such governmental entity. (b) “Social media platform” means a form of electronic communication through which users create online communities or groups to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content.

(2) A governmental entity may not communicate with a social media platform to request that it remove content or accounts from the social media platform.

(3) A governmental entity may not initiate or maintain any agreements or working relationships with a social media platform for the purpose of content moderation.

(4) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply if the governmental entity or an officer or an employee acting on behalf of a governmental entity is acting as part of any of the following: (a) Routine account management of the governmental entity’s account, including, but not limited to, the removal or revision of the governmental entity’s content or account or identification of accounts falsely posing as a governmental entity, officer, or salaried employee. (b) An attempt to remove content that pertains to the commission of a crime or violation of this state’s public records law. (c) An attempt to remove an account that pertains to the commission of a crime or violation of this state’s public records law. (d) An investigation or inquiry related to an effort to prevent imminent bodily harm, loss of life, or property damage.

History: s. 1, ch. 2023-201.
Fla. Stat. § 189.073 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 189 / Part VII / Section 189.073
189.073 Legislative merger of independent special districts.
Status: in_force

The Legislature, by special act, may merge independent special districts created and operating pursuant to special act.

History: s. 1, ch. 2012-16; s. 20, ch. 2014-22.
Fla. Stat. § 61.512 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.512
61.512 Taking testimony in another state.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a child custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are located in another state, including testimony of the parties and the child, by deposition or other means available in this state for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a person be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is taken.

(2) Upon agreement of the parties, a court of this state may permit an individual residing in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means before a designated court or at another location in that state. A court of this state shall cooperate with courts of other states in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

(3) Documentary evidence transmitted from another state to a court of this state by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
Fla. Stat. § 481.211 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part I / Section 481.211
481.211 Architecture internship required.
Status: in_force

An applicant for licensure as a registered architect shall complete, before licensure, an internship of diversified architectural experience approved by the board, which meets the requirements set forth by rule.

History: ss. 6, 19, ch. 79-273; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 23, 24, ch. 88-383; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 301, ch. 94-119; s. 27, ch. 2012-61.