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Fla. Stat. § 744.616 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VIII / Section 744.616
744.616 Petition for appointment of guardian.
Status: in_force

(1) A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by, or on behalf of, any person who under existing law is entitled to priority of appointment. If no person is so entitled, or if the person so entitled neglects or refuses to file such a petition within 30 days after the mailing of notice by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to the last known address of such person, indicating the necessity for filing the petition, a petition for such appointment may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by, or on behalf of, any responsible person residing in this state.

(2)(a) The petition for appointment shall set forth: 1. The name, age, and place of residence of the ward; 2. The names and places of residence of the nearest relative, if known; 3. The fact that the ward is entitled to receive moneys payable by or through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; 4. The amount of moneys then due and the amount of probable future payments; 5. The name and address of the person or institution, if any, having actual custody of the ward; and 6. The name, age, relationship, if any, occupation, and address of the proposed guardian. (b) In the case of a mentally incompetent ward, the petition shall show that the ward has been found incompetent and has been rated incompetent on examination by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

History: s. 4, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(5); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 6, ch. 84-62; s. 43, ch. 93-268.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1503 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1503
620.1503 Sharing of profits, losses, and distributions.
Status: in_force

(1) Profits and losses of a limited partnership shall be allocated among the partners on the basis of the value, as stated in the required records when the limited partnership makes the allocations, of the contributions the limited partnership has received from each partner.

(2) Distributions by a limited partnership shall be shared by the partners on the basis of the value, as stated in the required records when the limited partnership decides to make the distribution, of the contributions the limited partnership has received from each partner.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 479.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 479 / Part I / Section 479.10
479.10 Sign removal following permit revocation or cancellation.
Status: in_force

A sign shall be removed by the permittee within 30 days after the date of revocation or cancellation of the permit for the sign. If the permittee fails to remove the sign within the 30-day period, the department shall remove the sign at the permittee’s expense with or without further notice and without incurring any liability as a result of such removal.

History: s. 8, ch. 20446, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 428, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 9, 25, 26, ch. 84-227; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 2014-215; s. 32, ch. 2014-223.
Fla. Stat. § 626.779 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part III / Section 626.779
626.779 “Life agent” defined.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this part, a “life agent” is as defined in s. 626.015.

History: s. 283, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 257, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 28, ch. 2002-206.
Fla. Stat. § 7.40 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.40
7.40 Madison County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Madison County are as follows: Beginning at the point where the west boundary line of lot number one hundred forty-three of fifteenth district Georgia fractions intersects with the Georgia state line and run thence due south along the west boundary line of lots numbers one hundred forty-three and one hundred eighty to the southwest corner of lot one hundred eighty; thence easterly along the south line of lot number one hundred eighty to the east line of section twenty-seven, township three north, range seven east; thence due south to the southeast corner of section ten, township two north, range seven east; thence due west to the southwest corner of said section ten; thence due south to the southeast corner of section sixteen, township two north, range seven east; thence due west to the southwest corner of said section sixteen; thence due south to the southeast corner of section twenty, township two north, range seven east; thence due west to the southwest corner of section nineteen, township two north, range seven east; thence due south to the southeast corner of section twenty-five, township two north, range six east; thence due west to the southwest corner of section twenty-six, township two north, range six east; thence due south to the southwest corner of section thirty-five, township two north, range six east; thence due west to the thread of the Big Aucilla river; thence southerly along the thread of said river to the middle line of township two south, range five east, or the north boundary line of Taylor County; thence east, concurrent with the north boundary line of Taylor County, on said middle township line to the range line dividing ranges eight and nine east; thence south on said range line to the township line dividing townships two and three south; thence east on said township line to the range line dividing ranges nine and ten east, or the northwest corner of Lafayette County; thence east, concurrent with the north boundary line of Lafayette County, on said township line to the thread of the Suwannee River; thence north and easterly, concurrent with the west boundary line of Suwannee County, along the thread of said Suwannee River to where it joins the thread of the Withlacoochee River; thence northerly, concurrent with the west boundary line of Hamilton County, along the thread of the said Withlacoochee River to the boundary line between the States of Georgia and Florida; thence west along said boundary line to the place of beginning.

History: s. 1, Dec. 26, 1827; s. 11, Nov. 23, 1828; s. 1, Feb. 5, 1844; s. 1, ch. 806, 1856; RS 24; GS 22; RGS 24; s. 1, ch. 9361, 1923; CGL 26.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1512 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XV / Section 736.1512
736.1512 Unenforceable trusts.
Status: in_force

(1) A community property trust executed during marriage is not enforceable if the spouse against whom enforcement is sought proves that: (a) The trust was unconscionable when made; (b) The spouse against whom enforcement is sought did not execute the community property trust agreement voluntarily; (c) The community property trust agreement was the product of fraud, duress, coercion, or overreaching; or (d) Before execution of the community property trust agreement, the spouse against whom enforcement is sought: 1. Was not given a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property and financial obligations of the other spouse. 2. Did not voluntarily sign a written waiver expressly waiving right to disclosure of the property and financial obligations of the other spouse beyond the disclosure provided. 3. Did not have notice of the property or financial obligations of the other spouse.

(2) Whether a community property trust is unconscionable shall be determined by a court as a matter of law.

(3) A community property trust may not be deemed unenforceable solely on the fact that the settlor spouses did not have separate legal representation when executing the community property trust agreement.

History: s. 40, ch. 2021-183.
Fla. Stat. § 450.39 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 450 / Part III / Section 450.39
450.39 Prohibition against required purchase; prohibition against excessive charges.
Status: in_force

(1) A farm labor contractor may not require any farmworker to purchase goods or services solely from such farm labor contractor or from a person acting as an agent for such farm labor contractor.

(2) A farm labor contractor may not charge a farmworker more than a reasonable cost for any commodity, including housing, food, water, or other consumables, in accordance with 29 C.F.R. s. 531.3. As used in this subsection, the term “reasonable cost” does not include a profit to the farm labor contractor or to any other person acting as an agent for the farm labor contractor.

History: s. 20, ch. 2004-64.
Fla. Stat. § 106.113 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.113
106.113 Expenditures by local governments.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Local government” means: 1. A county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision in this state; and 2. Any department, agency, board, bureau, district, commission, authority, or similar body of a county, municipality, school district, or other political subdivision of this state. (b) “Public funds” means all moneys under the jurisdiction or control of the local government.

(2) A local government or a person acting on behalf of local government may not expend or authorize the expenditure of, and a person or group may not accept, public funds for a political advertisement or any other communication sent to electors concerning an issue, referendum, or amendment, including any state question, that is subject to a vote of the electors. This subsection applies to a communication initiated by a local government or a person acting on behalf of a local government, irrespective of whether the communication is limited to factual information or advocates for the passage or defeat of an issue, referendum, or amendment. This subsection does not preclude a local government or a person acting on behalf of a local government from reporting on official actions of the local government’s governing body in an accurate, fair, and impartial manner; posting factual information on a government website or in printed materials; hosting and providing information at a public forum; providing factual information in response to an inquiry; or providing information as otherwise authorized or required by law.

(3) With the exception of the prohibitions specified in subsection (2), this section does not preclude an elected official of the local government from expressing an opinion on any issue at any time.

History: s. 1, ch. 2009-125; s. 2, ch. 2022-56.
Fla. Stat. § 905.06 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 905 / Section 905.06
905.06 How challenge made and tried.
Status: in_force

Challenges to an individual grand juror or to the panel shall be tried by the court. A challenge to an individual grand juror may be oral, but a challenge to the panel shall be in writing.

History: s. 85, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(85); s. 45, ch. 70-339.
Fla. Stat. § 663.04 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part I / Section 663.04
663.04 Requirements for carrying on financial institution business.
Status: in_force

An international banking corporation or any affiliate, subsidiary, or other person or business entity acting as an agent for, on behalf of, or for the benefit of such international banking corporation who engages in such activities from an office located in this state, may not transact a banking or trust business, or maintain in this state any office for carrying on such business, or any part thereof, unless such corporation, affiliate, subsidiary, person, or business entity:

(1) Has been authorized by its charter to carry on a banking or trust business and has complied with the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is chartered.

(2) Has furnished to the office such proof as to the nature and character of its business and as to its financial condition as the commission or office requires.

(3) Has filed with the office a certified copy of that information required to be supplied to the Department of State by those provisions of part I of chapter 607 which are applicable to foreign corporations.

(4) Has received a license duly issued to it by the office.

(5) Has sufficient capital in accordance with the requirements of s. 663.055 and the rules adopted thereunder and is not imminently insolvent or insolvent, as those terms are defined in s. 655.005(1).

(6)(a) Is not in bankruptcy, conservatorship, receivership, liquidation, or similar status under the laws of any country. (b) Is not operating under the direct control of the government, regulatory, or supervisory authority of the jurisdiction of its incorporation through government intervention or any other extraordinary actions. (c) Has not been in such status or control at any time within the 3 years preceding the date of application for a license. Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b), the office may permit an international branch, international bank agency, international administrative office, or international representative office to remain open and in operation pursuant to s. 663.11(1)(b).

History: s. 1, ch. 77-157; ss. 85, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 4, ch. 81-156; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 5, ch. 83-129; s. 3, ch. 83-265; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 153, ch. 92-303; s. 1816, ch. 2003-261; s. 4, ch. 2010-9; s. 65, ch. 2014-209; s. 7, ch. 2017-83.
Fla. Stat. § 626.878 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VI / Section 626.878
626.878 Rules; code of ethics.
Status: in_force

(1) An adjuster shall subscribe to the code of ethics specified in the rules of the department. The rules shall implement the provisions of this part and specify the terms and conditions of contracts, including a right to cancel, and require practices necessary to ensure fair dealing, prohibit conflicts of interest, and ensure preservation of the rights of the claimant to participate in the adjustment of claims.

(2) A person licensed as an adjuster must identify himself or herself in any advertisement, solicitation, or written document based on the adjuster appointment type held.

(3) An adjuster who has had his or her license revoked or suspended may not participate in any part of an insurance claim or in the insurance claims adjusting process, including estimating, completing, filing, negotiating, appraising, mediating, umpiring, or effecting settlement of a claim for loss or damage covered under an insurance contract. A person who provides these services while the person’s license is revoked or suspended acts as an unlicensed adjuster.

History: s. 341, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 292, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 151, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 994, ch. 2003-261; s. 63, ch. 2003-267; s. 56, ch. 2003-281; s. 74, ch. 2004-390; s. 19, ch. 2024-140; s. 72, ch. 2025-6.
Fla. Stat. § 311.122 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 311 / Section 311.122
311.122 Seaport law enforcement agency; authorization; requirements; powers; training.
Status: in_force

(1) Each seaport in the state is authorized to create a seaport law enforcement agency for its facility, which authority in no way precludes the seaport from contracting with local governments or law enforcement agencies to comply with the security standards required by this chapter.

(2) Each seaport law enforcement agency shall meet all of the standards set by the state under certified law enforcement guidelines and requirements and shall be certified as provided under chapter 943.

(3) If a seaport creates a seaport law enforcement agency for its facility, a minimum of 30 percent of the aggregate personnel of each seaport law enforcement agency shall be sworn state-certified law enforcement officers with additional Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 seaport training; a minimum of 30 percent of on-duty personnel of each seaport law enforcement agency shall be sworn state-certified law enforcement officers with additional Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 seaport training; and at least one on-duty supervisor must be a sworn state-certified law enforcement officer with additional Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 seaport training.

(4) For the purposes of this chapter, where applicable, seaport law enforcement agency officers shall have the same powers as university police officers as provided in s. 1012.97; however, such powers do not extend beyond the property of the seaport except in connection with an investigation initiated on seaport property or in connection with an immediate, imminent threat to the seaport.

(5) For the purposes of this chapter, sworn state-certified seaport security officers shall have the same law enforcement powers with respect to the enforcement of traffic laws on seaport property as university police officers under s. 1012.97, community college police officers under s. 1012.88, and airport police officers under the provisions of s. 316.640(1)(a)1.d.(I) and (II).

(6) Certified seaport security officers shall have the authority to immediately tow any vehicle parked illegally as indicated by an existing sign or during an emergency as deemed necessary to maintain seaport security.

History: s. 4, ch. 2006-193; s. 57, ch. 2010-5.
Fla. Stat. § 28.213 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 28 / Section 28.213
28.213 Disposal of physical evidence filed as exhibits.
Status: in_force

The clerk of any circuit court or county court may dispose of items of physical evidence which have been held as exhibits in excess of 3 years in cases on which no appeal, or collateral attack, is pending or can be made. Items of evidence having no monetary value which are designated by the clerk for removal shall be disposed of as unusable refuse. Items of evidence having a monetary value which are designated for removal by the clerk shall be sold and the revenue placed in the clerk’s general revenue fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 72-7; s. 21, ch. 73-333; s. 2, ch. 89-176; s. 26, ch. 2003-402.
Fla. Stat. § 456.027 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.027
456.027 Education; accreditation.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, educational programs and institutions which are required by statute to be accredited, but which were accredited by an agency that has since ceased to perform an accrediting function, shall be recognized until such programs and institutions are accredited by a qualified successor to the original accrediting agency, an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, or an accrediting agency recognized by the board, or the department when there is no board.

History: s. 48, ch. 97-261; s. 57, ch. 2000-160.
Fla. Stat. § 92.40 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.40
92.40 Reports of building, housing, or health code violations; admissibility.
Status: in_force

A copy of a report, notice, or citation of a violation of any building, housing, or health code by a governmental agency charged with the enforcement of such codes, certified by the agency, if otherwise material shall be admissible as evidence.

History: s. 11, ch. 73-330.
Fla. Stat. § 496.401 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 496 / Section 496.401
496.401 Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 496.401-496.424 may be cited as the “Solicitation of Contributions Act.”

History: ss. 1, 26, ch. 91-208; s. 19, ch. 94-287.
Fla. Stat. § 843.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 843 / Section 843.11
843.11 Conveying tools into jail to aid escape; forcible rescue.
Status: in_force

Whoever conveys into a jail or other like place of confinement, any disguise, instrument, tool, weapon, or other thing adapted or useful to aid a prisoner in making his or her escape, with intent to facilitate the escape of any prisoner there lawfully committed or detained, or, by any means whatever, aids or assists such prisoner in his or her endeavors to escape therefrom, whether such escape is effected or attempted or not; and whoever forcibly rescues any prisoner held in custody upon any conviction or charge of an offense, shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084; or if the person whose escape or rescue was effected or intended, was charged with an offense not capital nor punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, then a person who assists a prisoner as described in this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; or if the prisoner while his or her escape or rescue is being effected or attempted commits any crime with the weapon, tool, or instrument conveyed to him or her, the person conveying the weapon, tool, or instrument to the prisoner shall be subject to whatever fine, imprisonment, or other punishment the law imposes for the crime committed, as an accessory before the fact.

History: s. 11, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2590; GS 3511; RGS 5397; CGL 7537; s. 1, ch. 29895, 1955; s. 1044, ch. 71-136; s. 1342, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 192.102 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 192 / Section 192.102
192.102 Payment of property appraisers’ and collectors’ commissions.
Status: in_force

(1) The board of county commissioners and school board of each county shall advance and pay to the county tax collector of each such county, at the first meeting of such board each month from October through July of each year, on demand of the county tax collector, an amount equal to one-twelfth of the commissions on the county taxes levied on the county tax roll for the preceding year and one-twelfth of the commissions on county occupational and beverage licenses paid to the tax collector in the preceding fiscal year. To demand the first advance under this section, each tax collector shall submit to the board of county commissioners a statement showing the calculation of the commissions on which the amount of each advance is to be based.

(2) On or before November 1 of each year, each tax collector who has received advances under the provisions of this section shall make an accounting to the board of county commissioners and the school board, and any adjustments necessary shall be made so that the total advances and commissions paid by the board of county commissioners and the school board shall be the amount of commissions earned. At no time within the year shall there be paid by the board of county commissioners and the school board more than the total advances due to that date or the commissions earned to that date, whichever is the greater. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to abrogate any law providing a salary for the tax collector or require the tax collector to accept the benefits of this section.

(3) The Chief Financial Officer shall issue to each of the county property appraisers and collectors of taxes, on the first Monday of January, April, July, and October, on demand of such county property appraisers and collectors of taxes after approval by the Department of Revenue, and shall pay, his or her warrant for an amount equal to one-fourth of four-fifths of the total amount of commissions received by such county property appraisers and collectors of taxes or their predecessors in office from the state during and for the preceding year, and the balance of the commissions earned by such county property appraiser and collector of taxes, respectively, during each year, over and above the amount of such installment payments herein provided for, shall be payable when a report of errors and double assessments is approved by the county commissioners and a copy thereof filed with the Department of Revenue.

History: s. 7, ch. 70-243; s. 22, ch. 73-172; s. 1, ch. 74-234; s. 1, ch. 77-102; s. 968, ch. 95-147; s. 3, ch. 96-397; s. 173, ch. 2003-261.