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Fla. Stat. § 400.0060 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part I / Section 400.0060
400.0060 Definitions.
Status: in_force

When used in this part, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the term:

(1) “Administrative assessment” means a review of conditions in a long-term care facility which impact the rights, health, safety, and welfare of residents with the purpose of noting needed improvement and making recommendations to enhance the quality of life for residents.

(2) “Agency” means the Agency for Health Care Administration.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Elderly Affairs.

(4) “District” means a geographical area designated by the state ombudsman in which individuals certified as ombudsmen carry out the duties of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. A district may have one or more local councils.

(5) “Local council” means a local long-term care ombudsman council designated by the ombudsman pursuant to s. 400.0069. Local councils are also known as district long-term care ombudsman councils or district councils.

(6) “Long-term care facility” means a nursing home facility, assisted living facility, adult family-care home, board and care facility, or any other similar residential adult care facility.

(7) “Office” means the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program created by s. 400.0063.

(8) “Ombudsman” means an individual who has been certified by the state ombudsman as meeting the requirements of ss. 400.0069, 400.0070, and 400.0091.

(9) “Representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program” means the state ombudsman, an employee of the state or district office certified as an ombudsman, or an individual certified as an ombudsman serving on the state or a local council.

(10) “Resident” means an individual 18 years of age or older who resides in a long-term care facility.

(11) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Elderly Affairs.

(12) “State council” means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council created by s. 400.0067.

(13) “State ombudsman” means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who is the individual appointed by the Secretary of Elderly Affairs to head the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

(14) “State ombudsman program” means the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program operating under the direction of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

History: ss. 1, 30, ch. 93-177; s. 4, ch. 95-210; s. 1, ch. 2006-121; s. 1, ch. 2015-31.
Fla. Stat. § 648.30 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 648 / Section 648.30
648.30 Licensure and appointment required; prohibited acts; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A person or entity may not act in the capacity of a bail bond agent or bail bond agency or perform any of the functions, duties, or powers prescribed for bail bond agents or bail bond agencies under this chapter unless that person or entity is qualified, licensed, and appointed as provided in this chapter. (b) A bail bond agent may not sell a bail bond issued by an insurer for which the agent and the agent’s bail bond agency do not hold a current appointment. (c) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a person or entity, other than a bail bond agency or an employee of a bail bond agency, may not perform any of the functions of a bail bond agency without a bail bond agency license.

(2) A person may not represent himself or herself to be a bail enforcement agent, bounty hunter, or other similar title in this state.

(3) A person, other than a certified law enforcement officer, may not apprehend, detain, or arrest a principal on a bond, wherever issued, unless that person is qualified, licensed, and appointed as provided in this chapter or licensed as a bail bond agent or bail bond enforcement agent, or holds an equivalent license by the state where the bond was written.

(4) Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(5) Any licensee under this chapter who knowingly aids or abets an unlicensed person in violating this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 4, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 8, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 7, ch. 96-372; s. 6, ch. 2002-260; s. 30, ch. 2021-113; s. 56, ch. 2023-144; s. 35, ch. 2024-140.
Fla. Stat. § 88.3141 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part III / Section 88.3141
88.3141 Limited immunity of petitioner.
Status: in_force

(1) Participation by a petitioner in a proceeding under this act before a responding tribunal, whether in person, by private attorney, or through services provided by the support enforcement agency, does not confer personal jurisdiction over the petitioner in another proceeding.

(2) A petitioner is not amenable to service of civil process while physically present in this state to participate in a proceeding under this act.

(3) The immunity granted by this section does not extend to civil litigation based on acts unrelated to a proceeding under this act committed by a party while physically present in this state to participate in the proceeding.

History: s. 3, ch. 96-189; s. 28, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 605.0408 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.0408
605.0408 Reimbursement, indemnification, advancement, and insurance.
Status: in_force

(1) A limited liability company may reimburse a member of a member-managed company or a manager of a manager-managed company for any payment made by the member or manager in the course of the member’s or manager’s activities on behalf of the company if the member or manager complied with ss. 605.0407-605.04074, this section, and s. 605.04091 in making the payment.

(2) A limited liability company may indemnify and hold harmless a person with respect to a claim or demand against the person and a debt, obligation, or other liability incurred by the person by reason of the person’s former or present capacity as a member or manager if the claim, demand, debt, obligation, or other liability does not arise from the person’s breach of s. 605.0405, s. 605.0407, s. 605.04071, s. 605.04072, s. 605.04073, s. 605.04074, or s. 605.04091.

(3) In the ordinary course of its activities and affairs, a limited liability company may advance reasonable expenses, including attorney fees and costs, incurred by a person in connection with a claim or demand against the person by reason of the person’s former or present capacity as a member or manager if the person promises to repay the company in the event that the person ultimately is determined not to be entitled to be indemnified under subsection (2).

(4) A limited liability company may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of a member or manager of the company against liability asserted against or incurred by the member or manager in that capacity or arising from that status even if: (a) Under s. 605.0105(3)(g), the operating agreement could not eliminate or limit the person’s liability to the company for the conduct giving rise to the liability; and (b) Under s. 605.0105(3)(p), the operating agreement could not provide for indemnification for the conduct giving rise to the liability.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 288.778 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part V / Section 288.778
288.778 Office of Financial Institutions and Securities Regulation.
Status: in_force

The Office of Financial Regulation shall review the corporation’s activities once every 24 months to determine compliance with this part and other related laws and rules and to evaluate the corporation’s operations. The office shall prepare a report based on its review and evaluation with recommendation for any corrective action. The president shall submit to the office regular reports on the corporation’s activities. The content and frequency of such reports shall be determined by the office. The office shall charge a fee for conducting the review and evaluation and preparing the related report, which fee shall not be in excess of the examination fee paid by financial institutions chartered or licensed under the financial institutions code of this state.

History: s. 56, ch. 93-187; s. 19, ch. 99-155; s. 347, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 499.033 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 499 / Part I / Section 499.033
499.033 Ephedrine; prescription required.
Status: in_force

Ephedrine is declared to be a prescription drug.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), any product that contains any quantity of ephedrine, a salt of ephedrine, an optical isomer of ephedrine, or a salt of an optical isomer of ephedrine may be dispensed only upon the prescription of a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of the state to prescribe prescription drugs.

(2) A product containing ephedrine described in paragraphs (a)-(e) is exempt from subsection (1) if it may lawfully be sold over the counter without a prescription under the federal act; is labeled and marketed in a manner consistent with the pertinent United States Food and Drug Administration Over-the-Counter Tentative Final or Final Monograph; and is manufactured and distributed for legitimate medicinal use in a manner that reduces or eliminates the likelihood of abuse, when considered in the context with: the package sizes and the manner of packaging of the drug product; the name and labeling of the product; the manner of distribution, advertising, and promotion of the product; the duration, scope, health significance, and societal cost of abuse of the particular product; the need to provide medically important ephedrine-containing therapies to the public for United States Food and Drug Administration approved indications on an unrestricted, over-the-counter basis; and other facts as may be relevant to and consistent with public health and safety. (a) Solid oral dosage forms that combine active ingredients in the following ranges for each dosage unit: 1. Theophylline (100-130mg), ephedrine (12.5-24mg). 2. Theophylline (60-100mg), ephedrine (12.5-24mg), guaifenesin (200-400mg). 3. Ephedrine (12.5-25mg), guaifenesin (200-400mg). 4. Phenobarbital (not greater than 8mg) in combination with the ingredients of subparagraph 1. or subparagraph 2. (b) Liquid oral dosage forms that combine active ingredients in the following ranges for each (5ml) dose: 1. Theophylline (not greater than 45mg), ephedrine (not greater than 36mg), guaifenesin (not greater than 100mg), phenobarbital (not greater than 12mg). 2. Phenylephrine (not greater than 5mg), ephedrine (not greater than 5mg), chlorpheniramine (not greater than 2mg), dextromethorphan (not greater than 10mg), ammonium chloride (not greater than 40mg), ipecac fluid extract (not greater than 0.005ml). (c) Anorectal preparations containing less than 5 percent ephedrine. (d) Nasal decongestant compounds, mixtures, or preparations containing 0.5 percent or less ephedrine. (e) Any drug product containing ephedrine that is marketed pursuant to an approved new drug application or legal equivalent under the federal act.

(3) The department may implement this section by rule.

History: s. 7, ch. 94-309; s. 1, ch. 95-415; s. 61, ch. 2003-1; s. 24, ch. 2008-207.
Fla. Stat. § 373.803 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part VIII / Section 373.803
373.803 Delineation of priority focus areas for Outstanding Florida Springs.
Status: in_force

Using the best data available from the water management districts and other credible sources, the department, in coordination with the water management districts, shall delineate priority focus areas for each Outstanding Florida Spring or group of springs that contains one or more Outstanding Florida Springs and is identified as impaired in accordance with s. 373.807. In delineating priority focus areas, the department shall consider groundwater travel time to the spring, hydrogeology, nutrient load, and any other factors that may lead to degradation of an Outstanding Florida Spring. The delineation of priority focus areas must be completed by July 1, 2018, shall use understood and identifiable boundaries such as roads or political jurisdictions for ease of implementation, and is effective upon incorporation in a basin management action plan.

History: s. 25, ch. 2016-1.
Fla. Stat. § 626.8795 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VI / Section 626.8795
626.8795 Public adjusters; prohibition of conflict of interest.
Status: in_force

A public adjuster may not participate, directly or indirectly, in the reconstruction, repair, or restoration of damaged property that is the subject of a claim adjusted by the licensee; may not engage in any other activities that may be reasonably construed as a conflict of interest, including soliciting or accepting any remuneration from, of any kind or nature, directly or indirectly; and may not have a financial interest in any salvage, repair, or any other business entity that obtains business in connection with any claim that the public adjuster has a contract or an agreement to adjust.

History: s. 7, ch. 2006-12.
Fla. Stat. § 683.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 683 / Section 683.10
683.10 Grandparents’ and Family Caregivers’ Day.
Status: in_force

(1) The first Sunday after Labor Day of each year is designated “Grandparents’ and Family Caregivers’ Day.”

(2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday after Labor Day as Grandparents’ and Family Caregivers’ Day and calling upon public schools and citizens of the state to observe the occasion.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-188; s. 15, ch. 2009-43.
Fla. Stat. § 921.0027 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 921 / Section 921.0027
921.0027 Criminal Punishment Code and revisions; applicability.
Status: in_force

The Florida Criminal Punishment Code applies to all felonies, except capital felonies, committed on or after October 1, 1998. Any revision to the Criminal Punishment Code applies to sentencing for all felonies, except capital felonies, committed on or after the effective date of the revision. Felonies, except capital felonies, with continuing dates of enterprise shall be sentenced under the Criminal Punishment Code in effect on the beginning date of the criminal activity.

History: s. 42, ch. 97-194.
Fla. Stat. § 627.982 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XXI / Section 627.982
627.982 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part:

(1) “Consolidation” means any transaction in which a financial institution or servicer makes its premium collection services available to its mortgage debtors in connection with a particular insurer’s (“new insurer”) offer of mortgage insurance, which offer is made to debtors who, immediately prior to the offer, had mortgage insurance with another insurer (“old insurer”) and were paying premiums for that insurance with their monthly mortgage payments.

(2) “Financial institution” or “servicer” means any entity or organization that services mortgage loans by collecting and accounting for monthly mortgage payments.

(3) “Loan transfer” means a transaction in which the servicing of a block of mortgage loans is transferred from one servicer to another.

(4) “Mortgage” or “mortgage loan” means an indebtedness of more than 10 years’ duration which is secured by a first real estate mortgage and which is not subject to part IX.

(5) “Mortgage insurance” means life, accidental death, or disability insurance, or any combination thereof, designed to pay off all or a part of a mortgage loan in the event of the insured’s death or disability.

(6) “New coverage” or “new plan” means the mortgage insurance coverage or mortgage insurance plan for which the financial institution collects premiums beginning on the effective date of consolidation.

(7) “Old coverage” or “old plan” means the mortgage insurance coverage or mortgage insurance plan the insured debtor had or participated in immediately prior to the consolidation.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 90-149; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 106.22 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.22
106.22 Duties of the Division of Elections.
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the Division of Elections to:

(1) Prescribe forms for statements and other information required to be filed by this chapter. Such forms shall be furnished by the Department of State or office of the supervisor of elections to persons required to file such statements and information with such agency.

(2) Prepare and publish manuals or brochures setting forth recommended uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting, and including appropriate portions of the election code, for use by persons required by this chapter to file statements.

(3) Develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consonant with the purposes of this chapter.

(4) Preserve statements and other information required to be filed with the division pursuant to this chapter for a period of 10 years from date of receipt.

(5) Prepare and publish such reports as it may deem appropriate.

(6) Make, from time to time, audits and field investigations with respect to reports and statements filed under the provisions of this chapter and with respect to alleged failures to file any report or statement required under the provisions of this chapter. The division shall conduct a postelection audit of the campaign accounts of all candidates receiving contributions from the 1 Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund.

(7) Report to the Florida Elections Commission any failure to file a report or information required by this chapter or any apparent violation of this chapter.

(8) Employ such personnel or contract for such services as are necessary to adequately carry out the intent of this chapter.

(9) Prescribe rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Such rules shall be prescribed pursuant to chapter 120.

(10) Conduct random audits with respect to reports and statements filed under this chapter and with respect to alleged failure to file any reports and statements required under this chapter.

History: s. 22, ch. 73-128; s. 57, ch. 77-175; s. 13, ch. 79-365; s. 4, ch. 84-254; s. 3, ch. 86-276; s. 9, ch. 90-338; s. 46, ch. 97-13; s. 7, ch. 2001-75; s. 72, ch. 2005-277; ss. 4, 6, ch. 2024-116.
Fla. Stat. § 328.68 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part II / Section 328.68
328.68 Exemption of vessels and outboard motors from personal property tax; temporary certificate of registration; vessel registration certificate fee.
Status: in_force

(1) Every vessel registered as provided herein, and outboard motor capable of propelling any such vessel, shall be exempt from any personal property tax and in lieu thereof shall pay a vessel registration certificate fee. A certificate of registration shall be issued for any documented vessel, the owner of which has paid the registration certificate fee, but no state registration number shall be issued to such vessel.

(2) A temporary certificate of registration may be issued to a vessel for use in the following cases: (a) The owner has made application to the United States Coast Guard for documentation and has paid the applicable registration certificate fee pursuant to s. 328.72(1). A temporary certificate of registration shall only be issued upon proof that all applicable state sales taxes have been paid and that the application for documentation is on file with the United States Coast Guard. Any reregistration of such a vessel without the submission of the vessel’s documentation papers shall require written verification from the United States Coast Guard as to the current status of the application for the vessel’s documentation. Upon receipt of the vessel’s documentation papers, the owner shall bring them to the agent issuing the temporary certificate for official recording of information. (b) An out-of-state resident, subject to registration in this state, who must secure ownership documentation from the home state, and is unable to submit an out-of-state title because it is being held by an out-of-state lienholder.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 25, ch. 79-334; s. 77, ch. 82-226; s. 7, ch. 84-184; s. 2, ch. 85-252; s. 59, ch. 96-413; s. 54, ch. 99-248; s. 23, ch. 99-289.
Fla. Stat. § 943.62 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.62
943.62 Investigations by the Capitol Police.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to, and in conjunction with, the other powers and duties specified by law, the Capitol Police shall conduct traffic accident investigations and investigations relating to felonies and misdemeanors occurring within the Capitol Complex. Any matters may be referred to the department’s special agents or inspectors or another appropriate law enforcement agency for further investigation. Such referrals shall include transmittal of records, reports, statements, and all other information relating to such matters.

(2) The Capitol Police shall retain copies of all reports relating to such criminal activity for use in the ongoing firesafety and security plan as required in s. 943.61.

History: s. 16, ch. 2002-21; s. 3, ch. 2005-120.
Fla. Stat. § 601.52 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.52
601.52 Carriers not to accept fruit without evidence of payment of assessments and fees.
Status: in_force

A common carrier or other carrier or person, except as provided in s. 601.50, may not accept for shipment, ship, or transport any citrus fruit or processed citrus products unless the grade certificate, manifest, or bill of lading covering such citrus fruit or processed citrus products bears evidence of the payment, as provided by law, of the assessments and fees imposed by this chapter.

History: s. 52, ch. 25149, 1949; s. 20, ch. 26492, 1951; s. 3, ch. 71-187; s. 40, ch. 2012-182.
Fla. Stat. § 714.01 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 714 / Section 714.01
714.01 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 2020-106.
Fla. Stat. § 589.14 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 589 / Section 589.14
589.14 Enforcement of lien; notice.
Status: in_force

The Florida Forest Service, United States Government, or other governmental authority shall be entitled to subject said real estate in equity for the value of such expenditures made by it in pursuance of any such agreement, and may, at any time after the expenditure thereof and after default in payment thereof by the landowner in accordance with the terms of such agreement, file in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the property is located, and have recorded in the record of liens kept by such clerk, a notice of the expenditures made in pursuance of such agreement and of default of the landowner in the payment of same in accordance with the terms thereof (the form of notice being provided in s. 589.15), and from the date of the filing of such notice the rights of purchasers or creditors of such landowner shall be subject and subordinate to the claim set out in the notice.

History: s. 2, ch. 17026, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-u); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 38, ch. 2012-7.