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Fla. Stat. § 1003.4281 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1003 / Part IV / Section 1003.4281
1003.4281 Early high school graduation.
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of this section is to provide a student the option of early graduation and receipt of a standard high school diploma if the student earns 24 credits and meets the graduation requirements set forth in s. 1003.4282. For purposes of this section, the term “early graduation” means graduation from high school in less than 8 semesters or the equivalent.

(2) Each district school board shall adopt a policy that provides a high school student the option of early graduation. Each school district shall notify the parent of a student who is eligible to graduate early. A school district may not prohibit a student who meets the requirements of this section from graduating early.

(3) A student who graduates early may continue to participate in school activities and social events and attend and participate in graduation events with the student’s cohort, as if the student were still enrolled in high school. A student who graduates early will be included in class ranking, honors, and award determinations for the student’s cohort. A student who graduates early must comply with district school board rules and policies regarding access to the school facilities and grounds during normal operating hours.

(4) If eligible for a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program award under ss. 1009.53-1009.538, a student who graduates from high school midyear may receive an initial award in the spring term following the student’s graduation.

History: s. 9, ch. 2012-191; s. 16, ch. 2013-27; s. 39, ch. 2014-39; s. 5, ch. 2014-184.
Fla. Stat. § 905.195 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 905 / Section 905.195
905.195 List of witnesses; minutes.
Status: in_force

(1) The foreperson of the grand jury shall return to the court a list under his or her hand of all witnesses who have been sworn by the grand jury during the term. The list shall be filed by the clerk of the court.

(2) When directed by the grand jury, the clerk shall deliver the minutes of the proceedings to the state attorney.

History: ss. 14, 15, ch. 1628, 1868; RS 2806, 2809; GS 3855, 3858; RGS 5950, 5953; CGL 8216, 8219; s. 58, ch. 70-339; s. 1500, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 427.701 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 427 / Part II / Section 427.701
427.701 Title.
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991.”

History: s. 1, ch. 91-111.
Fla. Stat. § 674.1061 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 674 / Part I / Section 674.1061
674.1061 Payable through or payable at bank; collecting bank.
Status: in_force

(1) If an item states that it is “payable through” a bank identified in the item: (a) The item designates the bank as a collecting bank and does not by itself authorize the bank to pay the item; and (b) The item may be presented for payment only by or through the bank.

(2) If an item states that it is “payable at” a bank identified in the item: (a) The item designates the bank as a collecting bank and does not by itself authorize the bank to pay the item; and (b) The item may be presented for payment only by or through the bank.

(3) If a draft names a nonbank drawee and it is unclear whether a bank named in the draft is a codrawee or a collecting bank, the bank is a collecting bank.

History: s. 12, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 713.63 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 713 / Part II / Section 713.63
713.63 Liens for furnishing locomotives, machinery, etc.
Status: in_force

In favor of any person who shall furnish any locomotive or stationary engine, water engine, windmill, car or other machine or parts of machine or instrument for any railroad, telegraph or telephone line, mill, distillery, or other manufactory; upon the articles so furnished.

History: s. 9, ch. 3747, 1887; RS 1737; GS 2203; RGS 3510; CGL 5371; s. 36, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 607.0834 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.0834
607.0834 Liability for unlawful distributions.
Status: in_force

(1) A director who votes for or assents to a distribution made in violation of s. 607.06401, s. 607.1410(1), or the articles of incorporation is personally liable to the corporation for the amount of the distribution that exceeds what could have been distributed without violating s. 607.06401, s. 607.1410(1), or the articles of incorporation if it is established that the director did not perform his or her duties in compliance with s. 607.0830. In any proceeding commenced under this section, a director has all of the defenses ordinarily available to a director.

(2) A director held liable under subsection (1) for an unlawful distribution is entitled to contribution: (a) From every other director who could be liable under subsection (1) for the unlawful distribution; and (b) From each shareholder for the amount the shareholder accepted knowing the distribution was made in violation of s. 607.06401 or the articles of incorporation.

(3) A proceeding under this section is barred unless it is commenced: (a) Within 2 years after the date on which the effect of the distribution was measured under s. 607.06401(6) or (8); (b) Within 2 years after the date as of which the violation of s. 607.06401 occurred as the consequence of disregard of a restriction in the articles of incorporation; (c) Within 2 years after the date on which the distribution of assets to shareholders under s. 607.1410(1) was made; or (d) With regard to contribution or recoupment under subsection (2), within 1 year after the liability of the claimant has been finally adjudicated under subsection (1).

History: s. 88, ch. 89-154; s. 150, ch. 90-179; s. 29, ch. 97-102; s. 103, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 1013.25 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1013 / Part II / Section 1013.25
1013.25 When university or Florida College System institution board of trustees may exercise power of eminent domain.
Status: in_force

Whenever it becomes necessary for the welfare and convenience of any of its institutions or divisions to acquire private property for the use of such institutions, and this cannot be acquired by agreement satisfactory to a university or Florida College System institution board of trustees and the parties interested in, or the owners of, the private property, the board of trustees may exercise the power of eminent domain after receiving approval therefor from the Administration Commission and may then proceed to condemn the property in the manner provided by chapter 73 or chapter 74.

History: s. 819, ch. 2002-387; s. 176, ch. 2007-217; s. 207, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 409.9203 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part III / Section 409.9203
409.9203 Rewards for reporting Medicaid fraud.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Law Enforcement or director of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit shall, subject to availability of funds, pay a reward to a person who furnishes original information relating to and reports a violation of the state’s Medicaid fraud laws, unless the person declines the reward, if the information and report: (a) Is made to the Office of the Attorney General, the Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of Health, or the Department of Law Enforcement; (b) Relates to criminal fraud upon Medicaid funds or a criminal violation of Medicaid laws by another person; and (c) Leads to a recovery of a fine, penalty, or forfeiture of property.

(2) The reward may not exceed the lesser of 25 percent of the amount recovered or $500,000 in a single case.

(3) The reward shall be paid from the Operating Trust Fund from moneys collected pursuant to s. 68.085.

(4) A person who receives a reward pursuant to this section is not eligible to receive any funds pursuant to the Florida False Claims Act for Medicaid fraud for which a reward is received pursuant to this section.

(5) Notwithstanding s. 68.085(3), the 10 percent of any remaining proceeds deposited into the Operating Trust Fund from an action based on a claim of funds from the state Medicaid program shall be allocated in the following manner: (a) Fifty percent of such moneys shall be used to fund rewards for reporting Medicaid fraud pursuant to this section. (b) The remaining 50 percent of such moneys shall be used by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit to fund its investigations of potential violations of s. 68.082 and any related civil actions.

History: s. 20, ch. 2009-223; s. 2, ch. 2013-207; s. 3, ch. 2015-92.
Fla. Stat. § 648.57 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 648 / Section 648.57
648.57 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person or corporation, who is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, unless a more severe criminal penalty is otherwise provided in this chapter with respect to the specific violation.

History: s. 22, ch. 29621, 1955; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 667, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 42, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 186.515 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 186 / Section 186.515
186.515 Creation of regional planning councils under chapter 163.
Status: in_force

Nothing in ss. 186.501-186.507, 186.513, and this section is intended to repeal or limit the provisions of chapter 163; however, the local general-purpose governments serving as voting members of the governing body of a regional planning council created pursuant to ss. 186.501-186.507, 186.513, and this section are not authorized to create a regional planning council pursuant to chapter 163 unless an agency, other than a regional planning council created pursuant to ss. 186.501-186.507, 186.513, and this section, is designated to exercise the powers and duties in any one or more of ss. 163.3164 and 380.031(15); in which case, such a regional planning council is also without authority to exercise the powers and duties in s. 163.3164 or s. 380.031(15).

History: ss. 4, 5, ch. 80-315; s. 4, ch. 82-46; s. 44, ch. 91-45; s. 1, ch. 92-182; ss. 3, 38, ch. 93-206; s. 37, ch. 2011-139.
Fla. Stat. § 7.20 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.20
7.20 Gadsden County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Gadsden County are as follows: Beginning at a point in the thread of the Apalachicola River where said river is intersected by the boundary line between the States of Georgia and Florida; thence east on said boundary line to the thread of the Ochlockonee River; thence southerly along the thread of the said Ochlockonee River to a point where the north boundary line of section sixteen, township one south, range four west, intersects said thread of said river; thence due west to the western bank of said river; thence southerly along the western bank of said river to a point where same is intersected by the north line of section twenty, township one south, range four west; thence west to the northwest corner of section nineteen, township one south, range four west; thence north to the southeast corner of section one, township one south, range five west; thence west to the southwest corner of section two, township one south, range five west; thence north to the southeast corner of section twenty-two, township one north, range five west; thence west to the range line between ranges five and six west; thence north on said range line to the southeast corner of township two north, range six west; thence west to the southwest corner of section thirty-five, township two north, range six west; thence north to the northwest corner of said section thirty-five; thence west to the range line between ranges six and seven west; thence north, to the northwest corner of township two north, range six west; thence west to the thread of the Apalachicola River; thence north, following the thread of said river, to the place of beginning.

History: s. 1, June 24, 1823; s. 4, Dec. 29, 1824; s. 6, Nov. 23, 1828; ss. 1, 2, ch. 413, 1851; s. 1, ch. 1046, 1859; RS 19; GS 17; s. 1, ch. 5966, 1909; RGS 19; CGL 21; s. 1, ch. 16436, 1933.
Fla. Stat. § 655.762 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 655 / Section 655.762
655.762 Sale of assets.
Status: in_force

A state financial institution may sell any asset in the ordinary course of business or with the approval of the office in any other circumstances.

History: s. 44, ch. 92-303; s. 1731, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 663.08 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part I / Section 663.08
663.08 Certification of capital accounts.
Status: in_force

Before opening an office in this state, and annually thereafter so long as a bank office is maintained in this state, an international banking corporation licensed pursuant to ss. 663.01-663.14 shall certify to the office the amount of its capital accounts, expressed in the currency of the jurisdiction of its incorporation. The dollar equivalent of these amounts, as determined by the office, shall be deemed to be the amount of its capital accounts. The annual certification of capital accounts must be received by the office on or before June 30 of each year.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-157; ss. 89, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 8, ch. 83-129; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 164, ch. 92-303; s. 1824, ch. 2003-261; s. 6, ch. 2015-64.
Fla. Stat. § 255.25001 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.25001
255.25001 Department of Management Services not required to participate in PRIDE leasing process; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services authorized to sell property without complying with specified laws.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of:

(1) Section 946.504(3), as amended by chapter 92-279, Laws of Florida, the Department of Management Services shall not be required to participate with the Department of Corrections in the correctional work program (PRIDE) leasing process.

(2) Chapters 253 and 287, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall be authorized to sell any tangible personal property, real property, or structures on leased or department-owned real property without complying with other provisions of law or Florida Statutes, with the proceeds being deposited into the Property Trust Account in the General Inspection Trust Fund. Prior to finalizing any such sale, the department’s proposed action shall be subject to the notice and review procedures set forth in s. 216.177, as amended by chapter 92-142, Laws of Florida.

History: s. 8, ch. 92-316; s. 15, ch. 94-240; s. 111, ch. 96-406; s. 13, ch. 98-279; s. 32, ch. 2007-5; s. 51, ch. 2012-116; s. 38, ch. 2014-53; s. 3, ch. 2016-11.
Fla. Stat. § 206.054 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 206 / Part I / Section 206.054
206.054 Payment of taxes by importers.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, the taxes imposed on the importation of motor fuel and taxable diesel fuel by this chapter on net gallons imported from another state shall be paid by the licensed importer who has imported such nonexempt motor or diesel fuel. The taxes shall be due to the state on the first day of the month following the month in which the taxable importation occurred as provided in s. 206.43. Nothing in this part shall provide an importer with an exemption privilege. Importers must pay taxes when billed by the terminal supplier on purchases of Florida destination fuels. A licensed importer may qualify and be authorized by the department to remit taxes to its supplier pursuant to s. 206.43(5).

(2) The department may license an out-of-state terminal supplier to precollect and remit the taxes imposed by this chapter with respect to taxable motor fuel and diesel fuel imported from a terminal outside this state in the same manner and at the same time as taxes would arise and be paid under this chapter if the taxable motor and diesel fuel had been sold or removed from storage at a terminal in this state. The sales record shall reflect the taxes collected, total number of net gallons, and the destination state. The state of destination shall also be printed on the shipping papers, a copy of which must remain with the carrier during transport. A terminal supplier shall bill the taxes imposed by this chapter on all Florida destination sales.

(3) The taxes imposed by this chapter on use of taxable motor or diesel fuels which are imported into this state other than by a bulk transfer shall be due at the time the product enters into the state and shall be measured by invoiced net gallons received outside this state at a refinery, terminal, or bulk plant for delivery to a destination in this state.

(4) The department may, upon written notification, require any terminal supplier, wholesaler, or importer to make a direct payment of taxes due on purchases from a terminal supplier who has failed to file a proper return and remit the taxes due. The department may require a wholesaler not licensed as an importer to obtain an importer’s license to continue purchasing from the terminal supplier.

History: s. 10, ch. 95-417.
Fla. Stat. § 15.032 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 15 / Section 15.032
15.032 State beverage.
Status: in_force

The juice obtained from mature oranges of the species Citrus sinensis and hybrids thereof is hereby adopted as the official beverage of Florida.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-4.
Fla. Stat. § 74.071 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 74 / Section 74.071
74.071 Paying over funds in court.
Status: in_force

At any time, prior to the entry of final judgment, and upon motion by the proper defendants, the court may direct that the sum of money set forth in the declaration of taking be paid forthwith to such defendants from the money deposited in the registry of the court. If the compensation awarded for the property by the final judgment shall exceed the amount withdrawn by the defendant, the court shall enter judgment against the petitioner for the deficiency. If the amount withdrawn exceeds the compensation awarded for the property by the final judgment, the court shall enter a judgment against such defendant for the excess, and such judgment shall be a lien against any of the defendant’s property except his or her homestead.

History: s. 4, ch. 65-369; s. 365, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 468.1195 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part I / Section 468.1195
468.1195 Renewal of license or certificate; continuing education requirements; standards for approval of continuing education providers.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall renew a license or certificate upon receipt of the renewal application, renewal fee, and proof satisfactory to the board that the licensee or certificateholder has completed the continuing education requirements established by the board. A licensee or certificateholder who receives initial licensure or certification 6 months or less before the end of the biennial licensure cycle is exempt from the continuing education requirements for the first renewal of the license or certificate.

(2) The department shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial renewal of licenses and certificates.

(3) The board may prescribe by rule continuing education, not to exceed 60 hours biennially in each area of licensure or certification, as a condition for renewal of a license or a certificate. The board may establish by rule standards for the approval of such continuing education activities. The board may make exception from the requirements of continuing education in emergency or hardship cases.

(4) The board may establish by rule standards for the approval of providers of continuing education activities.

History: ss. 10, 31, ch. 90-134; s. 21, ch. 90-341; ss. 1, 10, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 185, ch. 94-119; s. 115, ch. 97-264.
Fla. Stat. § 465.005 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 465 / Section 465.005
465.005 Authority to make rules.
Status: in_force

The Board of Pharmacy has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.

History: ss. 1, 7, ch. 79-226; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 26, 27, ch. 86-256; s. 59, ch. 91-137; s. 6, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 126, ch. 98-200.
Fla. Stat. § 77.24 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 77 / Section 77.24
77.24 Before judgment; discharge.
Status: in_force

At any time before the entry of judgment, a defendant whose property has been garnisheed may secure its release by giving a bond with surety to be approved by the clerk in at least double the amount claimed in the complaint with interest and costs, or if the value of the property garnisheed is less than this amount, then in double the value, conditioned to pay any judgment recovered against the defendant in the action with interest and costs, or so much thereof as shall equal the value. On the approval of the bond the court shall discharge the garnishment and release the property. The order shall become effective on its filing with the bond. If garnishee admits a debt to or possession of property of defendant in excess of a sum sufficient to satisfy plaintiff’s claim, on motion of defendant and notice to plaintiff, the court shall release garnishee from responsibility to plaintiff for any debt to or property of defendant except in a sum deemed by the court sufficient to satisfy plaintiff’s claim with interest and costs.

History: RS 1685; GS 2150; s. 1, ch. 5906, 1909; s. 2, ch. 6910, 1915; RGS 3452; CGL 5305; s. 27, ch. 67-254; s. 399, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 373.619 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part VI / Section 373.619
373.619 Recognition of water and sewer-saving devices.
Status: in_force

The Legislature urges all public-owned or investor-owned water and sewerage systems to reduce connection fees and regular service charges for customers who utilize water or sewer-saving devices, including, but not limited to, individual graywater disposal systems.

History: s. 2, ch. 82-10.
Fla. Stat. § 616.051 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 616 / Part I / Section 616.051
616.051 Dissolving a charter.
Status: in_force

A fair association may dissolve its charter by resolution as provided in its charter or bylaws. The proposal for dissolving the charter shall be submitted to the department for approval. Upon approval and publication of notice and proof that all indebtedness has been paid and no claims are outstanding against the association, the circuit judge may, by decree, dissolve the association and order its remaining public funds to be distributed as recommended by the board of directors.

History: s. 1, ch. 29914, 1955; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 7, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 6, ch. 2012-204.