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Fla. Stat. § 366.98 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 366 / Section 366.98
366.98 Public utility liability arising out of emergencies and disasters.
Status: in_force

(1) A public utility is not liable for damages based in whole or in part on changes in the reliability, continuity, or quality of utility services which arise in any way out of an emergency or disaster, including, but not limited to, a state of emergency declared under s. 252.36. Consistent with the commission’s jurisdiction over public utility rates and service, issues relating to the sufficiency of a public utility’s disaster preparedness and response shall be resolved by the commission.

(2) This section does not create a new cause of action. In the event that there is a conflict between this section and any other section of the Florida Statutes, this section shall control.

History: s. 10, ch. 2023-304.
Fla. Stat. § 430.201 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 430 / Section 430.201
430.201 Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 430.201-430.207 may be cited as the “Community Care for the Elderly Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 73-343; s. 1, ch. 76-51; s. 18, ch. 78-433; s. 104, ch. 79-164; s. 1, ch. 80-181; s. 29, ch. 95-418.
Fla. Stat. § 298.36 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.36
298.36 Lands belonging to state assessed; drainage tax record.
Status: in_force

(1) The benefits, and all lands in said district belonging to the state, shall be assessed to, and the taxes thereon shall be paid by, the state out of funds on hand, or which may hereafter be obtained, derived from the sale of lands belonging to the state. This provision shall apply to all taxes in any district including maintenance and ad valorem taxes, either levied under this or any other law, and to taxes assessed for preliminary work and expenses, as provided in s. 298.349, as well as to the taxes provided for in this section.

(2) The secretary of the board of supervisors, as soon as said total tax is levied, shall, at the expense of the district, prepare a list of all taxes levied, in the form of a well-bound book, which book shall be endorsed and named “DRAINAGE TAX RECORD OF WATER CONTROL DISTRICT COUNTY, FLORIDA,” which endorsement shall be printed or written at the top of each page in said book, and shall be signed and certified by the president and secretary of the board of supervisors, attested by the seal of the district, and the same shall thereafter become a permanent record in the office of said secretary.

History: s. 17, ch. 6458, 1913; RGS 1114; s. 1, ch. 12040, 1927; CGL 1467; s. 17, ch. 79-5; s. 22, ch. 97-40.
Fla. Stat. § 732.2231 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 732 / Part II / Section 732.2231
732.2231 Protection of payors and other third parties.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Governing instrument” has the same meaning as in s. 732.2025. (b) “Payor” means the decedent’s personal representative, a trustee of a trust created by the decedent, an insurer, business entity, employer, government, governmental agency or subdivision, or any other person authorized or obligated by law or a governing instrument to make payments. (c) “Person” has the same meaning as in s. 732.2025.

(2) A property interest is subject to property rights under ss. 732.216-732.228; however, a payor or other third party is not liable for paying, distributing, or transferring such property to a beneficiary designated in a governing instrument, or for taking any other action in good faith reliance on the validity of a governing instrument.

History: s. 8, ch. 2024-238.
Fla. Stat. § 531.415 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 531 / Section 531.415
531.415 Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall charge and collect fees of not more than the following for actual metrology laboratory calibration and testing services rendered: (a) For each mass standard that is tested or certified to meet tolerances less stringent than American National Standards Institute/American Society for Testing and Materials (ANSI/ASTM) Standard E617 Class 4: Weight Fee/Unit 0 - 2 lb. $6 3 - 10 lb. $8 11 - 50 lb. $12 51 - 500 lb. $20 501 - 1000 lb. $30 1001 - 2500 lb. $40 2501 - 5000 lb. $50 (b) For each mass standard that is tested or certified to meet ANSI/ASTM Standard Class 4 or National Institute of Standards and Technology Class P tolerances: Weight Fee/Unit 0 - 10 lb. $20 11 - 50 lb. $30 51 - 500 lb. $40 501 - 1000 lb. $50 1001 - 2500 lb. $60 2501 - 5000 lb. $75 (c) For each mass standard that is calibrated to determine actual mass or apparent mass values: Weight Fee/Unit 0 - 20 lb. $40 21 - 50 lb. $50 51 - 1000 lb. $70 1001 - 2500 lb. $150 2501 - 5000 lb. $250 (d) For each volumetric test: Vessel Fee/Test Point 0 - 5 gal. $35 Over 5 gal. Plus $0.75 for each additional gallon (e) For each linear measure test, a fee of $75. (f) For each temperature measuring device, a fee of $50. (g) For each special test or special preparation, a fee of $50 per hour.

(2) Each fee is payable to the department at the time the testing is done, regardless of whether the item tested is certified. The department may refuse to accept for testing any item deemed by the department to be unsuitable for its intended use or not to be in a condition ready for testing. The department shall deposit all fees collected under this section into the General Inspection Trust Fund.

(3) Any petroleum equipment used to measure petroleum fuel, as defined in s. 525.01, owned by a person licensed pursuant to chapter 206 is exempt from the fees established in this section.

History: s. 5, ch. 93-142; s. 152, ch. 2010-102; s. 34, ch. 2013-251; s. 19, ch. 2016-166.
Fla. Stat. § 376.21 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 376 / Section 376.21
376.21 Construction of ss. 376.011-376.21.
Status: in_force

Sections 376.011-376.21, being necessary for the general welfare and the public health and safety of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes set forth under ss. 376.011-376.21 and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.

History: s. 21, ch. 70-244; s. 19, ch. 74-336.
Fla. Stat. § 397.6798 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part V / Section 397.6798
397.6798 Alternative involuntary assessment procedure for minors.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to protective custody, emergency admission, and involuntary assessment and stabilization, an addictions receiving facility may admit a minor for involuntary assessment and stabilization upon the filing of an application to an addictions receiving facility by the minor’s parent, guardian, or legal custodian. The application must establish the need for involuntary assessment and stabilization based on the criteria for involuntary admission in s. 397.675. Within 72 hours after involuntary admission of a minor, the minor must be assessed to determine the need for further services. Assessments must be performed by a qualified professional. If, after the 72-hour period, it is determined by the attending physician that further services are necessary, the minor may be kept for a period of up to 5 days, inclusive of the 72-hour period.

(2) An application for alternative involuntary assessment for a minor must establish the need for immediate involuntary admission and contain the name of the minor to be admitted, the name and signature of the applicant, the relationship between the minor to be admitted and the applicant, and factual allegations with respect to: (a) The reason for the applicant’s belief that the minor is substance abuse impaired; and (b) The reason for the applicant’s belief that because of such impairment the minor has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse; and either (c)1. The reason the applicant believes that the minor has inflicted or is likely to inflict physical harm on himself or herself or others unless admitted; or 2. The reason the applicant believes that the minor’s refusal to voluntarily receive substance abuse services is based on judgment so impaired by reason of substance abuse that he or she is incapable of appreciating his or her need for such services and of making a rational decision regarding his or her need for services.

History: s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. 744, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 171.204 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 171 / Part II / Section 171.204
171.204 Prerequisites to annexation under this part.
Status: in_force

The interlocal service boundary agreement may describe the character of land that may be annexed under this part and may provide that the restrictions on the character of land that may be annexed pursuant to part I are not restrictions on land that may be annexed pursuant to this part. As determined in the interlocal service boundary agreement, any character of land may be annexed, including, but not limited to, an annexation of land not contiguous to the boundaries of the annexing municipality, an annexation that creates an enclave, or an annexation where the annexed area is not reasonably compact; however, such area must be “urban in character” as defined in s. 171.031. The interlocal service boundary agreement may not allow for annexation of land within a municipality that is not a party to the agreement or of land that is within another county. Before annexation of land that is not contiguous to the boundaries of the annexing municipality, an annexation that creates an enclave, or an annexation of land that is not currently served by water or sewer utilities, one of the following options must be followed:

(1) The municipality shall transmit a comprehensive plan amendment that proposes specific amendments relating to the property anticipated for annexation to the Department of Commerce for review under chapter 163. After considering the department’s review, the municipality may approve the annexation and comprehensive plan amendment concurrently. The local government must adopt the annexation and the comprehensive plan amendment as separate and distinct actions but may take such actions at a single public hearing; or

(2) A municipality and county shall enter into a joint planning agreement under s. 163.3171, which is adopted into the municipal comprehensive plan. The joint planning agreement must identify the geographic areas anticipated for annexation, the future land uses that the municipality would seek to establish, necessary public facilities and services, including transportation and school facilities and how they will be provided, and natural resources, including surface water and groundwater resources, and how they will be protected. An amendment to the future land use map of a comprehensive plan which is consistent with the joint planning agreement must be considered a small scale amendment.

History: s. 1, ch. 2006-218; s. 61, ch. 2011-142; s. 7, ch. 2023-305; s. 37, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 933.22 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 933 / Section 933.22
933.22 When cause deemed to exist.
Status: in_force

Cause shall be deemed to exist if reasonable legislative or administrative standards for conducting a routine or area inspection are satisfied with respect to the particular place, dwelling, structure, or premises or if there is reason to believe that a condition of nonconformity exists with respect to the particular place, dwelling, structure, or premises which condition would constitute a violation of a state or local law or rule relating to municipal or county building, fire, safety, environmental, animal control, land use, plumbing, electrical, health, minimum housing, or zoning standards.

History: s. 1, ch. 82-8; s. 19, ch. 89-268.
Fla. Stat. § 38.09 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 38 / Section 38.09
38.09 Designation of judge to hear cause when order of disqualification entered.
Status: in_force

Every judge of this state shall advise the chief judge of the circuit upon the entry of an order of disqualification. An order of assignment shall then be entered as provided by the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. In the event any judge is disqualified as herein provided, upon application for any temporary writ of injunction or habeas corpus, the judge shall immediately enter an order of disqualification, whereupon the cause may be presented to any other judge of a court of the same jurisdiction as the court in which that cause is pending; and it shall be the duty of any such judge to hear and determine such matters until a substitute judge is so designated.

History: s. 10, ch. 16053, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 4155(9); s. 11, ch. 63-572; s. 20, ch. 73-333; s. 2, ch. 83-260; s. 211, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 624.125 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part I / Section 624.125
624.125 Certain motor vehicle service agreements; exemption from code.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person may, in exchange for fees, charges, or other consideration, solicit, offer, provide, enter into, issue, or deliver a motor vehicle service agreement indemnifying the service agreement holder against loss caused by the failure of any mechanical or component part or parts of a motor vehicle listed in the agreement arising out of the ownership, operation, and use of such motor vehicle when: (a)1. The premium charged for the motor vehicle service agreement does not exceed a total of $50 annually or $50 for the term of the agreement; or 2. The difference in the price of substantially similar parts, or service connected therewith, sold with and without the agreement does not exceed a total of $50 annually or $50 for the term of the agreement; (b) The agreement is entered into incidentally to the sale of the part or parts or to the service connected therewith by the person soliciting, offering, providing, entering into, issuing, or delivering the motor vehicle service agreement; and (c) No other agreements are solicited, offered, provided, entered into, issued, or delivered by such person at any time on any other mechanical or component part or parts or service connected therewith on the same motor vehicle where the total of all payments exceeds $50 annually or $50 for the term of the agreement; without being deemed an insurer and without being subject to the provisions of this code, provided that the agreement is not renewable or subject to extension or extendible.

(2) Any person soliciting, offering, providing, entering into, issuing, or delivering a motor vehicle service agreement without being deemed an insurer and without being subject to this code pursuant to subsection (1) shall, as to any such agreement, be subject to the provisions of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, part II of chapter 501.

History: ss. 2, 50, ch. 85-321; ss. 4, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 501.997 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part VIII / Section 501.997
501.997 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to an institution of higher education, to a technology transfer organization owned by or affiliated with an institution of higher education, or to a demand letter or an assertion of patent infringement that includes a claim for relief arising under 35 U.S.C. s. 271(e)(2) or 42 U.S.C. s. 262.

History: s. 13, ch. 2015-92.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.344 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part II / Section 1004.344
1004.344 The Florida Center for the Partnerships for Arts Integrated Teaching.
Status: in_force

(1) The Florida Center for the Partnerships for Arts Integrated Teaching is created within the University of South Florida and shall be physically headquartered at the University of South Florida Sarasota/Manatee.

(2) The goals of the center are to: (a) Conduct basic and applied research on policies and practices related to arts integrated teaching. (b) Partner with interested Florida College System institutions and private educational institutions to conduct arts integrated educational research. (c) Seek out agreements to provide technical assistance and support, upon request, to the Florida Department of Education, Florida school districts, private schools, charter schools, and educator preparation programs in the implementation of evidence-based arts integrated instruction, assessments, programs, and professional learning. (d) Collaborate with interested arts organizations and Florida school districts in the development of frameworks for arts integrated courses for use in schools. (e) Collaborate with interested arts organizations and Florida school districts in the development of frameworks for professional learning activities, using multiple delivery methods for arts integrated teaching in different content areas. (f) Disseminate information about outcome-based practices related to arts integrated instruction, assessment, curricula, and programs. (g) Position Florida as a national leader in arts integrated teaching and research. (h) Examine arts integrated teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educational courses.

History: s. 31, ch. 2016-62; s. 1, ch. 2017-90; s. 11, ch. 2018-4; s. 22, ch. 2024-5.
Fla. Stat. § 876.34 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 876 / Section 876.34
876.34 Combination to usurp government.
Status: in_force

If two or more persons shall combine by force to usurp the government of this state, or to overturn the same, or interfere forcibly in the administration of the government or any department thereof, the person so offending shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree and punished as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 5, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2374; GS 3199; RGS 5029; CGL 7131; s. 704, ch. 71-136; s. 65, ch. 74-383.
Fla. Stat. § 516.38 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 516 / Section 516.38
516.38 Annual reports by licensees.
Status: in_force

(1) By March 15, 2025, and each March 15 thereafter, a licensee shall file a report with the office in a form and manner prescribed by commission rule. The report must include each of the items specified in subsection (2) for the preceding calendar year using aggregated and anonymized data and without reference to any borrower’s nonpublic personal information.

(2) The report must include the following information for the preceding calendar year: (a) The number of locations held by the licensee under this chapter as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year. (b) The number of loan originations by the licensee from all licenses held under this chapter during the preceding calendar year. (c) The total dollar amount of loans and the number of loans outstanding with the licensee from all licenses held under this chapter as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year. (d) The total dollar amount of loans and the number of loans in which the licensee holds a security interest in collateral as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year. (e) The total dollar amount of loans and the number of unsecured loans as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year. (f) The total number of loans, separated by principal amount, in the following ranges as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year: 1. Up to and including $5,000. 2. From $5,001 to $10,000. 3. From $10,001 to $15,000. 4. From $15,001 to $20,000. 5. From $20,001 to $25,000. (g) The total dollar amount of loans and the number of loans charged off as of December 31 of the preceding calendar year. (h) The total dollar amount of loans and the number of loans with delinquency status listed as: 1. Current or less than 30 days past due. 2. From 30 to 59 days past due. 3. From 60 to 89 days past due. 4. At least 90 days past due.

(3) A licensee claiming that any information submitted in the report contains a trade secret must submit to the office an accompanying affidavit in accordance with s. 655.0591 and designate the information claimed to be a trade secret pursuant to s. 655.0591.

(4) The office may publish a report of information submitted pursuant to this section, provided that all data published in the report is anonymized and aggregated from all licensees.

History: s. 6, ch. 2024-276; s. 58, ch. 2025-6.
Fla. Stat. § 253.68 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 253 / Section 253.68
253.68 Authority to lease or use submerged lands and water column for aquaculture activities.
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent that it is not contrary to the public interest, and subject to limitations contained in ss. 253.67-253.75, the board of trustees may lease or authorize the use of submerged lands to which it has title for the conduct of aquaculture activities and grant exclusive use of the bottom and the water column to the extent required by such activities. “Aquaculture activities” means any activities, as determined by board rule, related to the production of aquacultural products, including, but not limited to, producing, storing, handling, grading, sorting, transporting, harvesting, and aquaculture support docking. Such leases or authorizations may permit use of the submerged land and water column for either commercial or experimental purposes. However, a resolution of objection adopted by a majority of the county commission of a county within whose boundaries the proposed leased area would lie, if the boundaries were extended to the extent of the interest of the state, may be filed with the board of trustees within 30 days of the date of the first publication of notice as required by s. 253.70. Prior to the granting of any such leases or authorizations, the board shall by rule establish and publish guidelines to be followed when considering applications for lease or authorization. Such guidelines shall be designed to protect the public’s interest in submerged lands and the publicly owned water column.

(2)(a) The Legislature finds that the state’s ability to supply fresh seafood and other aquaculture products has been diminished by a combination of factors, including a diminution of the resources and restrictions on the harvest of certain marine species. The Legislature declares that it is in the state’s economic, resource enhancement, and food production interests to promote aquaculture production of food and nonfood aquatic species by facilitating the review and approval processes for authorizing the use of sovereignty submerged land or the water column; simplifying environmental permitting; supporting educational, research, and demonstration programs; and assisting certain local governments to develop aquaculture as a means to promote economic development. The Legislature declares that aquaculture shall be recognized as a practicable resource management alternative to produce marine aquaculture products, to protect and conserve natural resources, to reduce competition for natural stocks, and to augment and restore natural populations. Therefore, for the purpose of this section, the Legislature declares that aquaculture is in the public interest. (b) It shall be the policy of the state to foster aquaculture development when the aquaculture activity is consistent with state resource management goals, environmental protection, proprietary interests, and the state aquaculture plan.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 96-247; s. 4, ch. 97-164; s. 30, ch. 97-220; s. 6, ch. 2005-157.