FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Fla. Stat. § 203.0011 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 203 / Section 203.0011
203.0011 Combined rate for tax collected pursuant to ss. 203.01(1)(b)4. and 212.05(1)(e)1.c.
Status: in_force

In complying with the amendments to ss. 203.01 and 212.05, relating to the additional tax on electrical power or energy, made by this act, a seller of electrical power or energy may collect a combined rate of 6.95 percent, which consists of the 4.35 percent and 2.6 percent required under ss. 212.05(1)(e)1.c. and 203.01(1)(b)4., respectively, if the provider properly reflects the tax collected with respect to the two provisions as required in the return to the Department of Revenue.

History: s. 6, ch. 2014-38.
Fla. Stat. § 938.01 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 938 / Part I / Section 938.01
938.01 Additional Court Cost Clearing Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) All courts created by Art. V of the State Constitution shall, in addition to any fine or other penalty, require every person convicted for violation of a state penal or criminal statute or convicted for violation of a municipal or county ordinance to pay $3 as a court cost. Any person whose adjudication is withheld pursuant to the provisions of s. 318.14(9) or (10) shall also be liable for payment of such cost. In addition, $3 from every bond estreature or forfeited bail bond related to such penal statutes or penal ordinances shall be remitted to the Department of Revenue as described in this subsection. However, no such assessment may be made against any person convicted for violation of any state statute, municipal ordinance, or county ordinance relating to the parking of vehicles. (a) All costs collected by the courts pursuant to this subsection shall be remitted to the Department of Revenue in accordance with administrative rules adopted by the executive director of the Department of Revenue for deposit in the Additional Court Cost Clearing Trust Fund. These funds and the funds deposited in the Additional Court Cost Clearing Trust Fund pursuant to s. 318.21(2)(c) shall be distributed as follows: 1. Ninety-two percent to the Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund. 2. Six and three-tenths percent to the Department of Law Enforcement Operating Trust Fund for the Criminal Justice Grant Program. 3. One and seven-tenths percent to the Department of Children and Families Domestic Violence Trust Fund for the domestic violence program pursuant to s. 39.903(1). (b) All funds in the Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund shall be disbursed only in compliance with s. 943.25(8).

(2) Except as provided by s. 938.15 and notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds collected and deposited pursuant to this section or s. 943.25 shall be expended unless specifically appropriated by the Legislature.

History: s. 8, ch. 74-386; s. 1, ch. 77-119; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 2, ch. 78-347; s. 189, ch. 79-164; s. 144, ch. 79-190; s. 13, ch. 80-71; s. 17, ch. 81-24; s. 81, ch. 81-167; s. 85, ch. 83-55; s. 8, ch. 83-259; s. 20, ch. 84-258; s. 11, ch. 85-224; s. 6, ch. 85-250; s. 11, ch. 86-154; s. 16, ch. 86-187; s. 2, ch. 86-286; ss. 3, 5, 6, ch. 87-186; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 42, ch. 93-120; s. 17, ch. 93-252; s. 9, ch. 95-408; s. 12, ch. 97-225; s. 3, ch. 97-271; ss. 39, 40, ch. 2000-171; s. 19, ch. 2001-122; s. 1, ch. 2001-184; s. 3, ch. 2001-232; ss. 29, 30, 54, ch. 2001-254; s. 18, ch. 2002-55; ss. 76, 77, ch. 2002-402; s. 8, ch. 2003-400; s. 122, ch. 2003-402; s. 12, ch. 2011-52; s. 16, ch. 2012-147; s. 312, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 314.07 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 314 / Section 314.07
314.07 Duties as to the loading or unloading of vessels.
Status: in_force

The harbormaster appointed under the provisions of this chapter shall be present at all times, either in person or by deputy, to facilitate the loading or unloading of vessels by assigning to them berths at the wharves, and by requiring each to accommodate others needing more immediate accommodation, in accordance with the provisions of s. 314.06.

History: s. 7, ch. 3752, 1887; RS 963; GS 1333; RGS 2503; CGL 3913.
Fla. Stat. § 215.196 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 215 / Section 215.196
215.196 Architects Incidental Trust Fund; creation; assessment.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created the Architects Incidental Trust Fund for the purpose of: (a) Collecting all funds received through the sale of surplus state-owned office buildings, as defined in s. 255.248, and the nonconservation lands associated with such buildings; (b) Diverting funds referenced in s. 253.0341(14)(b); and (c) Providing sufficient funds for the operation of the facilities development activities of the Department of Management Services.

(2) The department may levy and assess an amount necessary to cover the cost of administration by the department of fixed capital outlay projects on which it serves as owner representative on behalf of the state. The assessment rate is to be provided in the General Appropriations Act and statement of intent and shall be based on estimated operating cost projections for the services rendered. The total assessment shall be transferred into the Architects Incidental Trust Fund at the beginning of each fiscal year.

(3) Funds received through the sale of surplus state-owned office buildings and the nonconservation lands associated with such buildings must be used for the acquisition, lease, planning, entitlement, design, permitting, construction, or maintenance of state-owned office buildings, as defined in s. 255.248, and the nonconservation lands associated with such buildings.

History: s. 1, ch. 83-266; s. 31, ch. 85-349; s. 5, ch. 98-279; s. 18, ch. 99-399; s. 1, ch. 2020-20.
Fla. Stat. § 941.07 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.07
941.07 Issue of Governor’s warrant of arrest; its recitals.
Status: in_force

If the Governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he or she shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom the Governor may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant shall be sufficient if it substantially recites facts to show that an extraditable crime has been committed under the laws of the demanding state.

History: s. 7, ch. 20460, 1941; s. 1599, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 605.0603 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.0603
605.0603 Effect of dissociation.
Status: in_force

(1) If a person is dissociated as a member: (a) The person’s right to participate as a member in the management and conduct of the company’s activities and affairs terminates; (b) If the company is member-managed, the person’s duties and obligations under s. 605.04091 as a member end with regard to matters arising and events occurring after the person’s dissociation; and (c) Subject to ss. 605.0504 and 605.1001-605.1072, a transferable interest owned by the person in the person’s capacity immediately before dissociation as a member is owned by the person solely as a transferee.

(2) A person’s dissociation as a member does not, of itself, discharge the person from a debt, obligation, or other liability to the company or the other members which the person incurred while a member.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 298.333 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.333
298.333 Assessments and costs; a lien on land against which levied.
Status: in_force

All non-ad valorem assessments provided for in this chapter, together with all penalties for default in payment of the same and all costs in collecting the same, constitutes, from the date of assessment thereof until paid, a lien of equal dignity with the liens for county taxes and other taxes of equal dignity with county taxes upon all the lands against which such assessments have been levied and assessed, pursuant to s. 197.3632.

History: s. 16, ch. 97-40.
Fla. Stat. § 337.4031 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 337 / Section 337.4031
337.4031 Utility Relocation Reimbursement Grant Program.
Status: in_force

(1) There is created within the Department of Commerce the Utility Relocation Reimbursement Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to reimburse providers of communications services which are subject to chapter 202 for eligible costs incurred in relocating facilities at the request of a county or municipal authority.

(2) Beginning October 1, 2025, the Department of Revenue shall deposit the proceeds to be distributed to the Department of Commerce pursuant to s. 212.20(6)(d)2.a. into a separate account within the Grants and Donations Trust Fund to fund the Utility Relocation Reimbursement Grant Program.

(3) The Department of Commerce shall establish by rule all of the following: (a) The criteria and process by which service providers may apply for reimbursement. (b) The minimum documentation required to verify eligible relocation costs. Such costs must be prudent and reasonable in order to be eligible for reimbursement. (c) The timeline for application review and reimbursement disbursement, which may not exceed 90 days from submission.

(4) Program funds may be used only to reimburse actual, documented expenses directly attributable to the physical relocation of facilities required by a county or municipal authority. Reimbursement may not be made to a service provider for indirect or administrative costs.

(5) Program funds are exempt from s. 215.20 and any interest earnings shall accrue to the program’s fund.

(6) The Department of Commerce is authorized to adopt emergency rules pursuant to s. 120.54(4) to administer and enforce the provisions of this section.

History: s. 3, ch. 2025-122.
Fla. Stat. § 456.018 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.018
456.018 Penalty for theft or reproduction of an examination.
Status: in_force

In addition to, or in lieu of, any other discipline imposed pursuant to s. 456.072, the theft of an examination in whole or in part or the act of reproducing or copying any examination administered by the department, whether such examination is reproduced or copied in part or in whole and by any means, constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 55, ch. 97-261; s. 50, ch. 2000-160; s. 27, ch. 2000-318.
Fla. Stat. § 601.97 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.97
601.97 Destruction of certain fruit containing arsenic.
Status: in_force

All citrus fruit, except grapefruit, prepared for sale or transportation, or which is being prepared for such purpose, or which has been or is being delivered for sale or transportation that may be shown by the chemical analysis provided for in s. 601.96 to contain arsenic, or any compound or derivative of arsenic, shall be destroyed by the inspector making seizure of the same, or by any citrus fruit inspector, or by the sheriff of the county where found, as may be provided by regulations prescribed by the Department of Agriculture. Regulations for the application and enforcement of ss. 601.92-601.97, inclusive, shall be promulgated by the Department of Agriculture.

History: s. 97, ch. 25149, 1949; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 71-185.
Fla. Stat. § 427.0135 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 427 / Part I / Section 427.0135
427.0135 Purchasing agencies; duties and responsibilities.
Status: in_force

Each purchasing agency, in carrying out the policies and procedures of the commission, shall:

(1) Use the coordinated transportation system for provision of services to its clients, unless each department or purchasing agency meets the criteria outlined in rule or statute to use an alternative provider.

(2) Pay the rates established in the service plan or negotiated statewide contract, unless the purchasing agency has completed the procedure for using an alternative provider and demonstrated that a proposed alternative provider can provide a more cost-effective transportation service of comparable quality and standards or unless the agency has satisfied the requirements of subsection (3).

(3) Not procure transportation disadvantaged services without initially negotiating with the commission, as provided in s. 287.057(3)(e)12., or unless otherwise authorized by statute. If the purchasing agency, after consultation with the commission, determines that it cannot reach mutually acceptable contract terms with the commission, the purchasing agency may contract for the same transportation services provided in a more cost-effective manner and of comparable or higher quality and standards. The Medicaid agency shall implement this subsection in a manner consistent with s. 409.908(18) and as otherwise limited or directed by the General Appropriations Act.

(4) Identify in the legislative budget request provided to the Governor each year for the General Appropriations Act the specific amount of money the purchasing agency will allocate to provide transportation disadvantaged services.

(5) Provide the commission, by September 15 of each year, an accounting of all funds spent as well as how many trips were purchased with agency funds.

(6) Assist communities in developing coordinated transportation systems designed to serve the transportation disadvantaged. However, a purchasing agency may not serve as the community transportation coordinator in any designated service area.

(7) Ensure that its rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives are conducive to the coordination of transportation funds and services for the transportation disadvantaged.

(8) Provide technical assistance, as needed, to community transportation coordinators or transportation operators or participating agencies.

History: ss. 4, 14, ch. 89-376; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 66, ch. 94-237; s. 4, ch. 95-394; s. 10, ch. 96-417; s. 26, ch. 2000-266; s. 5, ch. 2008-203; s. 34, ch. 2010-151; s. 16, ch. 2013-154; s. 32, ch. 2016-65; s. 26, ch. 2017-129.
Fla. Stat. § 404.163 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 404 / Section 404.163
404.163 Injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the department may maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or other process to enforce any provision of this chapter, rule promulgated hereunder, or term or condition of a license or registration issued by the department.

History: ss. 13, 18, ch. 84-190; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 379.2281 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.2281
379.2281 Jim Woodruff Dam; reciprocity agreements.
Status: in_force

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of the state is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement of the reciprocity with the game and fish commissioners or the appropriate officials or departments of the State of Georgia and the State of Alabama relative to the taking of game and freshwater fish from the waters of the lake created by the Jim Woodruff Dam by permitting reciprocal license privileges.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-193; s. 175, ch. 99-245; s. 46, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 932.7061 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 932 / Section 932.7061
932.7061 Reporting seized property for forfeiture.
Status: in_force

(1) Every law enforcement agency shall submit an annual report to the Department of Law Enforcement indicating whether the agency has seized or forfeited property under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. A law enforcement agency receiving or expending forfeited property or proceeds from the sale of forfeited property in accordance with the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act shall submit a completed annual report by December 1 documenting the receipts and expenditures. The report shall be submitted in an electronic form, maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement in consultation with the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, to the entity that has budgetary authority over such agency and to the Department of Law Enforcement. The annual report must, at a minimum, specify the type, approximate value, court case number, type of offense, disposition of property received, and amount of any proceeds received or expended.

(2) The Department of Law Enforcement shall submit an annual report to the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability compiling the information and data in the annual reports submitted by the law enforcement agencies. The annual report shall also contain a list of law enforcement agencies that have failed to meet the reporting requirements and a summary of any action taken against the noncomplying agency by the office of Chief Financial Officer.

(3) The law enforcement agency and the entity having budgetary control over the law enforcement agency may not anticipate future forfeitures or proceeds therefrom in the adoption and approval of the budget for the law enforcement agency.

History: s. 5, ch. 2016-179; s. 1, ch. 2018-92.
Fla. Stat. § 585.51 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 585 / Part II / Section 585.51
585.51 Permitting of feeders of garbage.
Status: in_force

No person shall feed garbage without first having applied for and obtained a permit from the department. Each permit shall expire as of July 1 of each year.

History: s. 5, ch. 28313, 1953; s. 42, ch. 59-457; s. 36, ch. 90-321.
Fla. Stat. § 393.062 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 393 / Section 393.062
393.062 Legislative findings and declaration of intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that existing state programs for the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities, which often unnecessarily place clients in institutions, are unreasonably costly, are ineffective in bringing the individual client to his or her maximum potential, and are in fact debilitating to many clients. A redirection in state treatment programs for individuals with developmental disabilities is necessary if any significant amelioration of the problems faced by such individuals is ever to take place. Such redirection should place primary emphasis on programs that prevent or reduce the severity of developmental disabilities. Further, the greatest priority shall be given to the development and implementation of community-based services that will enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their greatest potential for independent and productive living, enable them to live in their own homes or in residences located in their own communities, and permit them to be diverted or removed from unnecessary institutional placements. This goal cannot be met without ensuring the availability of community residential opportunities in the residential areas of this state. The Legislature, therefore, declares that all persons with developmental disabilities who live in licensed community homes shall have a family living environment comparable to other Floridians and that such residences shall be considered and treated as a functional equivalent of a family unit and not as an institution, business, or boarding home. The Legislature further declares that, in developing community-based programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, private businesses, not-for-profit corporations, units of local government, and other organizations capable of providing needed services to clients in a cost-efficient manner shall be given preference in lieu of operation of programs directly by state agencies. Finally, it is the intent of the Legislature that all caretakers unrelated to individuals with developmental disabilities receiving care shall be of good moral character.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-335; s. 3, ch. 85-54; s. 6, ch. 89-308; s. 1, ch. 99-144; s. 9, ch. 2006-227.
Fla. Stat. § 316.70 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.70
316.70 Nonpublic sector buses; safety rules.
Status: in_force

(1) All owners and drivers of nonpublic sector buses operated on the public highways of this state are subject to the rules and regulations contained in 49 C.F.R. parts 382, 385, and 390-397 to ensure that: (a) Nonpublic sector buses are safely maintained, equipped, and operated. (b) Nonpublic sector buses are carrying the insurance required by law and carrying liability insurance on the checked baggage of passengers not to exceed the standard adopted by the United States Department of Transportation. (c) Florida license tags are purchased for nonpublic sector buses pursuant to s. 320.38.

(2) Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles personnel may conduct compliance reviews for the purpose of determining compliance with this section. A civil penalty may be assessed against any person who violates any provision of this section or who violates any rule or order of the department found during a compliance review as provided in s. 316.3025. A motor carrier may be enjoined from operation pursuant to s. 316.3026 for violations found during a compliance review. Motor carriers found to be operating without insurance coverage required by s. 627.742 or 49 C.F.R. part 387 may be enjoined as provided in s. 316.3026.

(3) For the purpose of enforcing this section, any law enforcement officer of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or a duly appointed agent of the department who holds a current safety inspector certification from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance may require the driver of any nonpublic sector bus operated on the highways of this state to stop and submit to an inspection of the vehicle or the driver’s records. If the vehicle is being operated or the driver is operating the vehicle in an unsafe condition, or if any required part or equipment is not present or is not in proper repair or adjustment, and the continued operation would be unduly hazardous, the officer or agent may require the vehicle or the driver to be removed from service pursuant to the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria until all safety concerns are corrected. However, if continuous operation would not be unduly hazardous, the officer or agent may give written notice requiring correction of the condition within 15 days after the inspection.

(4) School buses subject to chapter 1006 or s. 316.615 are exempt from this section.

History: ss. 2, 7, ch. 81-209; s. 9, ch. 87-270; s. 9, ch. 95-247; s. 246, ch. 99-248; s. 960, ch. 2002-387; s. 1, ch. 2003-90; s. 20, ch. 2003-286; s. 71, ch. 2016-239; s. 3, ch. 2021-187.
Fla. Stat. § 553.908 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part V / Section 553.908
553.908 Inspection.
Status: in_force

Before construction or renovation is completed, the local enforcement agency shall inspect buildings for compliance with the standards of this part. Notwithstanding any other provision of the code or law, effective July 1, 2016, Section R402.4.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Energy Conservation, which became effective on June 30, 2015, shall increase the building’s or dwelling unit’s maximum tested air leakage measure from “not exceeding 5 air changes per hour” to “not exceeding 7 air changes per hour” in Climate Zones 1 and 2. The mandatory blower door testing for residential buildings or dwelling units as contained in Section R402.4.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Energy Conservation, shall not take effect until July 1, 2017, and shall not apply to construction permitted before July 1, 2017. Additionally, Section M401.2 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Mechanical, and Section R303.4 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Residential, which became effective on June 30, 2015, shall not require mandatory mechanical ventilation unless the air infiltration rate in a dwelling is less than 3 air changes per hour when tested with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2-inch water column (50 Pascals) in accordance with Section R402.4.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Energy Conservation.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-128; s. 25, ch. 2016-129.