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Fla. Stat. § 216.1366 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 216 / Section 216.1366
216.1366 Contract terms.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to preserve the interest of the state in the prudent expenditure of state funds, each public agency contract for services entered into or amended on or after July 1, 2020, shall authorize the public agency to inspect the: (a) Financial records, papers, and documents of the contractor that are directly related to the performance of the contract or the expenditure of state funds. (b) Programmatic records, papers, and documents of the contractor which the public agency determines are necessary to monitor the performance of the contract or to ensure that the terms of the contract are being met.

(2) The contract shall require the contractor to provide such records, papers, and documents requested by the public agency within 10 business days after the request is made.

(3)(a) For any contract for services executed, amended, or extended on or after July 1, 2023, with a nonprofit organization as defined in s. 215.97(2)(m), the contract must require the contractor to provide documentation that indicates the amount of state funds: 1. Allocated to be used during the full term of the contract for remuneration to any member of the board of directors or an officer of the contractor. 2. Allocated under each payment by the public agency to be used for remuneration of any member of the board of directors or an officer of the contractor. The documentation must indicate the amounts and recipients of the remuneration. Such information must be included in the contract tracking system maintained pursuant to s. 215.985 and must be posted on the contractor’s website, if the contractor maintains a website. (b) As used in this subsection, the term: 1. “Officer” means a chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, or any other position performing an equivalent function. 2. “Remuneration” means all compensation earned by or awarded to personnel, whether paid or accrued, regardless of contingency, including bonuses, accrued paid time off, severance payments, incentive payments, contributions to a retirement plan, or in-kind payments, reimbursements, or allowances for moving expenses, vehicles and other transportation, telephone services, medical services, housing, and meals. 3. “State funds” means funds paid from the General Revenue Fund or any state trust fund, funds allocated by the Federal Government and distributed by the state, or funds appropriated by the state for distribution through any grant program. The term does not include funds used for the state Medicaid program.

History: s. 106, ch. 2020-114; ss. 65, 76, ch. 2021-37; s. 1, ch. 2021-225; s. 2, ch. 2023-214.
Fla. Stat. § 626.875 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VI / Section 626.875
626.875 Office and records.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Each appointed independent adjuster and licensed public adjuster must maintain a place of business in this state which is accessible to the public and keep therein the usual and customary records pertaining to transactions under the license. This provision does not prohibit maintenance of such an office in the home of the licensee. (b) A license issued under this chapter must at all times be posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business of the licenseholder. If the licensee is conducting business away from the place of business such that the license cannot be posted, the licensee shall have such license in his or her actual possession at the time of carrying on such business.

(2) The records of the adjuster relating to a particular claim or loss shall be so retained in the adjuster’s place of business for a period of not less than 5 years after completion of the adjustment and shall be available for inspection by the department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. This provision shall not be deemed to prohibit return or delivery to the insurer or insured of documents furnished to or prepared by the adjuster and required by the insurer or insured to be returned or delivered thereto. At a minimum, the following records must be maintained for a period of not less than 5 years: (a) Name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the insured, and the name of the attorney representing the insured, if applicable. (b) The date, location, and amount of the loss. (c) An unaltered copy of the executed disclosure document required by s. 626.8796. (d) An unaltered copy of the executed public adjuster contract required by s. 626.8796. (e) A copy of the estimate of damages provided to the insurer. (f) The name of the insurer; the name of the claims representative of the insurer; and the amount, expiration date, and number of each policy under which the loss is covered. (g) An itemized statement of the recoveries by the insured from the sources known to the adjuster. (h) An itemized statement of all compensation received by the public adjuster from any source in connection with the loss. (i) A register of all money received, deposited, disbursed, and withdrawn in connection with a transaction with the insured, including fees, transfers, and disbursements in connection with the loss.

History: s. 338, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 81-282; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 290, 293, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 149, 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 66, ch. 98-199; s. 45, ch. 2012-209; s. 14, ch. 2017-147; s. 9, ch. 2023-130.
Fla. Stat. § 17.63 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 17 / Section 17.63
17.63 Chief Financial Officer not to issue evidences of indebtedness.
Status: in_force

It is not lawful for the Chief Financial Officer of this state to issue any treasury certificates, or any other evidences of indebtedness, for any purpose whatever, and the Chief Financial Officer is prohibited from issuing the same.

History: s. 2, ch. 1737, 1870; RS 130; GS 138; RGS 149; CGL 179; s. 75, ch. 95-147; s. 63, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 601.40 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.40
601.40 Registration of citrus packinghouses, processing plants with Department of Agriculture.
Status: in_force

The owner, manager, or operator of each packinghouse, canning plant, or concentrating plant at which it is intended to pack, can, concentrate, or prepare citrus fruit for market or transportation during the then-present or the next ensuing citrus fruit shipping season shall register such packinghouse, canning plant, or concentrating plant and its location, shipping point, and post office with the Department of Agriculture at least 10 days before packing, canning, concentrating, or otherwise preparing any citrus fruit or the canned or concentrated products thereof for sale or transportation in or at such packinghouse, canning plant, or concentrating plant, and she or he shall, in addition to such registration, give the Department of Agriculture at least 7 days’ written notice of the date on which packing, canning, concentrating, or other preparation for sale or transportation of citrus fruit of the then-current or the next ensuing season’s crop will begin. The Department of Agriculture shall issue a certificate of registration to each such packinghouse, canning plant, or concentrating plant registering. However, such certificate of registration may not be issued to any packinghouse, canning plant, or concentrating plant unless the operator thereof has applied for and received her or his license as a citrus fruit dealer and furnished a bond as such citrus fruit dealer in accordance with law.

History: s. 40, ch. 25149, 1949; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 71-185; s. 975, ch. 97-103; s. 31, ch. 2012-182.
Fla. Stat. § 641.31096 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.31096
641.31096 Requirements with respect to breast cancer and routine followup care.
Status: in_force

Routine followup care to determine whether a breast cancer has recurred in a person who has been previously determined to be free of breast cancer does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment for purposes of determining preexisting conditions unless evidence of breast cancer is found during or as a result of the followup care.

History: s. 11, ch. 97-48.
Fla. Stat. § 496.413 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 496 / Section 496.413
496.413 Contributions solicited for or accepted on behalf of a named individual.
Status: in_force

(1) Contributions solicited for, or accepted by or on behalf of, a named individual must be deposited in a trust account opened by a trustee named in a properly established trust document or must be deposited in a depository established in accordance with s. 69.031. The circuit court has jurisdiction over the contributed funds placed in such depository accounts.

(2) Disbursements of contributions may be properly made from a trust account only upon written verification from the trustee that the disbursement is in furtherance of the purpose for which the funds were solicited, with documentation reflecting the identity of the proposed payee and the justification for the proposed payment. Disbursements of contributed funds from a depository account may be made only as allowed by the court. When a trust account is to be closed and a balance remains in that account in excess of the amount needed for the benefit of the named individual, such excess funds may be transferred to another trust account for the benefit of another named individual who is in the same or similar circumstances.

(3) Any person or organization that violates the provisions of subsection (1) or subsection (2) is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: ss. 12, 26, ch. 91-208; ss. 15, 19, ch. 94-287.
Fla. Stat. § 876.23 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 876 / Section 876.23
876.23 Subversive activities unlawful; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be a felony for any person knowingly and willfully to: (a) Commit, attempt to commit, or aid in the commission of any act intended to overthrow, destroy, to assist the overthrow or destruction of the constitutional form of the Government of the United States, or of the state, or any political subdivision of either of them, by revolution, force, violence, or other unlawful means; or (b) Advocate, abet, advise, or teach by any means any person to commit, attempt to commit, or assist in the commission of any such act under such circumstances as to constitute a clear and present danger to the security of the United States, or of this state, or of any political subdivision of either of them; or (c) Conspire with one or more persons to commit any such act; or (d) Assist in the formation or participate in the management or to contribute to the support of any subversive organization or foreign subversive organization knowing said organization to be a subversive organization or a foreign subversive organization; or (e) Destroy any books, records, or files, or secrete any funds in this state of a subversive organization or a foreign subversive organization, knowing said organization to be such.

(2) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 2, ch. 28221, 1953; s. 1143, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.98 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part IV / Section 1004.98
1004.98 Workforce literacy programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The workforce literacy program is established within the Florida College System institutions and school districts to ensure the existence of sufficient numbers of employees who possess the skills necessary to perform in entry-level occupations and to adapt to technological advances in the workplace. Workforce literacy programs are intended to support economic development by increasing adult literacy and producing an educated workforce.

(2) Each Florida College System institution and school district may conduct courses and programs through which adults gain the communication and computation skills necessary to complete a career program, to gain or maintain entry-level employment, or to upgrade employment. Courses may not be conducted until the Florida College System institution or school district identifies current and prospective employees who do not possess the skills necessary to enter career programs or to obtain or maintain employment.

(3) A Florida College System institution or school district may be eligible to fund a workforce literacy program pursuant to the provisions of s. 1004.94.

History: s. 241, ch. 2002-387; s. 96, ch. 2004-357; s. 72, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 316.0765 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.0765
316.0765 Lane direction control signals.
Status: in_force

When lane direction control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, vehicular traffic may travel in any lane or lanes over which a green signal is shown, but shall not enter or travel in any lane or lanes over which a red signal is shown. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 1, ch. 76-31; s. 99, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 741.465 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 741 / Section 741.465
741.465 Public records exemption for the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence.
Status: in_force

(1) The addresses, corresponding telephone numbers, and social security numbers of program participants in the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence held by the Office of the Attorney General are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, except the information may be disclosed under the following circumstances: to a law enforcement agency for purposes of assisting in the execution of a valid arrest warrant; if directed by a court order, to a person identified in the order; or if the certification has been canceled. For purposes of this section, the term “address” means a residential street address, school address, or work address, as specified on the individual’s application to be a program participant in the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence.

(2) The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of participants in the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence contained in voter registration and voting records held by the supervisor of elections and the Department of State are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, except the information may be disclosed under the following circumstances: to a law enforcement agency for purposes of assisting in the execution of an arrest warrant or, if directed by a court order, to a person identified in the order. This exemption applies to information made exempt by this subsection before, on, or after the effective date of the exemption.

History: s. 1, ch. 98-405; ss. 3, 4, ch. 2003-185; ss. 2, 3, ch. 2005-279; s. 1, ch. 2010-42; s. 2, ch. 2010-115.
Fla. Stat. § 943.056 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.056
943.056 Criminal history records; access, review, and challenge.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of verification of the accuracy and completeness of a criminal history record, the Department of Law Enforcement shall provide, in the manner prescribed by rule, such record for review upon verification, by fingerprints, of the identity of the requesting person. If a minor, or the parent or legal guardian of a minor, requests a copy of the minor’s criminal history record, the Department of Law Enforcement shall provide such copy, including any portions of the record which may be confidential under s. 943.053(3)(b), for review upon verification, by fingerprints, of the identity of the minor. The providing of such record shall not require the payment of any fees, except those provided for by federal regulations.

(2) Criminal justice agencies subject to chapter 120 shall be subject to hearings regarding those portions of criminal history records for which the agency served as originator. When it is determined what the record should contain in order to be complete and accurate, the Criminal Justice Information Program shall be advised and shall conform state records to the corrected criminal history record information and shall request that the federal records be corrected.

(3) Criminal justice agencies not subject to chapter 120 shall be subject to administrative proceedings for challenges to criminal history record information in accordance with rules established by the Department of Law Enforcement.

(4) Upon request, an individual whose record has been corrected shall be given the names of all known noncriminal justice agencies to which the data has been given. The correcting agency shall notify all known criminal justice recipients of the corrected information, and those agencies shall modify their records to conform to the corrected record.

History: ss. 8, 9, ch. 80-409; s. 3, ch. 94-126; s. 93, ch. 94-209; s. 12, ch. 98-94; s. 23, ch. 2013-116; s. 4, ch. 2016-78.
Fla. Stat. § 335.183 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 335 / Section 335.183
335.183 Permit application fee.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish, by rule, a graduated schedule of fees for permit applications made to the department. Such fees shall be nonrefundable and shall be used to offset the costs of administering the access permit review process and the costs associated with administering the provisions of this act. In no event shall a fee be more than $5,000.

History: s. 7, ch. 88-224; s. 102, ch. 92-152.
Fla. Stat. § 384.287 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 384 / Section 384.287
384.287 Screening for sexually transmissible disease.
Status: in_force

(1) An officer as defined in s. 943.10(14); support personnel as defined in s. 943.10(11) who are employed by the Department of Law Enforcement, including, but not limited to, any crime scene analyst, forensic technologist, or crime lab analyst; firefighter as defined in s. 633.102; or ambulance driver, paramedic, or emergency medical technician as defined in s. 401.23, acting within the scope of employment, who comes into contact with a person in such a way that significant exposure, as defined in s. 381.004, has occurred may request that the person be screened for a sexually transmissible disease that can be transmitted through a significant exposure.

(2) If the person will not voluntarily submit to screening, the officer, support personnel of the Department of Law Enforcement, firefighter, ambulance driver, paramedic, or emergency medical technician, or the employer of any of the employees described in subsection (1) acting on behalf of the employee, may seek a court order directing that the person who is the source of the significant exposure submit to screening. A sworn statement by a physician licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 that a significant exposure has occurred and that, in the physician’s medical judgment, the screening is medically necessary to determine the course of treatment for the employee, constitutes probable cause for the issuance of the order by the court.

(3) In order to use the provisions of this section, the employee subjected to the significant exposure must also be screened for the same sexually transmissible diseases.

(4) All screenings must be conducted by the department or the department’s authorized representative or by medical personnel at a facility designated by the court. The cost of screening shall be borne by the employer.

(5) Results of the screening are exempt from the requirements of s. 384.29 solely for the purpose of releasing the results to the person who is the source of the significant exposure, to the person subjected to the significant exposure, to the physicians of the persons screened, and to the employer, if necessary for filing a worker’s compensation claim or any other disability claim based on the significant exposure.

(6) A person who receives the results of a test pursuant to this section, which results disclose human immunodeficiency virus infection and are otherwise confidential pursuant to law, shall maintain the confidentiality of the information received and the identity of the person tested as required by s. 381.004. Violation of this subsection constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 94-205; s. 1, ch. 98-251; s. 133, ch. 2013-183.
Fla. Stat. § 394.930 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 394 / Part V / Section 394.930
394.930 Authority to adopt rules.
Status: in_force

The Department of Children and Families shall adopt rules for:

(1) Procedures that must be followed by members of the multidisciplinary teams when assessing and evaluating persons subject to this part;

(2) Education and training requirements for members of the multidisciplinary teams and professionals who assess and evaluate persons under this part;

(3) The criteria that must exist in order for a multidisciplinary team to recommend to a state attorney that a petition should be filed to involuntarily commit a person under this part. The criteria shall include, but are not limited to, whether: (a) The person has a propensity to engage in future acts of sexual violence; (b) The person should be placed in a secure, residential facility; and (c) The person needs long-term treatment and care.

(4) The designation of secure facilities for sexually violent predators who are subject to involuntary commitment under this part;

(5) The components of the basic treatment plan for all committed persons under this part;

(6) The protocol to inform a person that he or she is being examined to determine whether he or she is a sexually violent predator under this part.

History: s. 25, ch. 99-222; s. 82, ch. 2000-139; s. 108, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 542.15 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.15
542.15 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Antitrust Act of 1980.”

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 3, ch. 2025-213.
Fla. Stat. § 216.0113 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 216 / Section 216.0113
216.0113 Preferred pricing clauses in state contracts; compliance required.
Status: in_force

(1) Each state agency, as defined in s. 216.011, shall review its contracts and, for any contract with a preferred-pricing clause, the agency shall ensure that the contractor complies with such clause.

(2) Each contract executed, renewed, extended, or modified on or after July 1, 2010, which includes a preferred-pricing clause, must require an affidavit from an authorized representative of the contractor attesting that the contract is in compliance with the preferred-pricing clause. Such affidavit must be submitted at least annually. A contractor’s failure to comply with a preferred-pricing clause is grounds for terminating the contract at the state agency’s sole discretion.

(3) As used in this section, the term “preferred-pricing clause” means a contractual provision under which the state is offered the most favorable price that the contractor offers to any client.

History: s. 48, ch. 2010-151.
Fla. Stat. § 901.20 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 901 / Section 901.20
901.20 Use of force to effect release of person making arrest detained in building.
Status: in_force

A peace officer may use any reasonable force to liberate himself or herself or another person from detention in a building entered for the purpose of making a lawful arrest.

History: s. 20, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(20); s. 9, ch. 70-339; s. 1464, ch. 97-102.