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Fla. Stat. § 397.483 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part II / Section 397.483
397.483 Lawyer assistance programs; presumption of good faith.
Status: in_force

A member of a lawyer assistance program or a person reporting information to a lawyer assistance program is presumed to have acted in good faith and without malice. A person alleging lack of good faith has the burden of proving bad faith and malice.

History: s. 2, ch. 2001-240.
Fla. Stat. § 328.055 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 328 / Part I / Section 328.055
328.055 Maintenance of and access to files.
Status: in_force

(1) For each record relating to a certificate of title submitted to the department, the department shall: (a) Ascertain or assign the hull identification number for the vessel; (b) Maintain the hull identification number and all the information submitted with the application pursuant to s. 328.01(2) to which the record relates, including the date and time the record was delivered to the department; and (c) Index the files of the department as required by subsection (2).

(2) The department shall maintain in its files the information contained in all certificates of title created under this part. The information in the files of the department must be searchable by the hull identification number of the vessel, the vessel number, the name of the owner of record, and any other method used by the department.

(3) The department shall maintain in its files, for each vessel for which it has created a certificate of title, all title brands known to the department, the name of each secured party known to the department, the name of each person known to the department to be claiming an ownership interest, and all stolen property reports the department has received.

History: s. 9, ch. 2019-76.
Fla. Stat. § 487.049 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 487 / Part I / Section 487.049
487.049 Renewal; late fee; recertification.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall require renewal of a certified applicator’s license at 4-year intervals from the date of issuance. If the application for renewal of any license provided for in this part is not filed on time, a late fee shall be assessed not to exceed $50. However, the penalty shall not apply if the renewal application is filed within 60 days after the renewal date, provided the applicant furnishes an affidavit certifying that he or she has not engaged in business subsequent to the expiration of the license for a period not exceeding 60 days. A license may be renewed without taking another examination unless the department determines that new knowledge related to the classification for which the applicant has applied makes a new examination necessary; however, the department may require the applicant to provide evidence of continued competency, as determined by rule. If the license is not renewed within 60 days after the expiration date, then the licensee may again be required to take another examination, unless there is some unavoidable circumstance which results in the delay of the renewal of any license issued under this part which was not under the applicant’s control.

(2) The department shall require all certified applicators to provide evidence of continued competency through the implementation of a recertification program set forth by rule. Recertification options shall include at least one of the following: the attendance of training sessions with either a written or oral examination; or accumulation of a minimum number of recertification credits through attendance of approved continuing education classes or seminars. If the licensee fails to renew the license within 60 days of the expiration date, reexamination shall be required.

History: s. 8, ch. 74-247; s. 12, ch. 79-210; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 14, 15, ch. 82-167; s. 1, ch. 86-72; ss. 15, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 12, ch. 94-233; s. 476, ch. 97-103; s. 19, ch. 2000-154; s. 31, ch. 2004-64.
Fla. Stat. § 130.14 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 130 / Section 130.14
130.14 Resignation and removal of trustees.
Status: in_force

The said trustees, or either of them, may resign at any time by a communication in writing to the board of county commissioners, and any number of said trustees may be removed for cause by the judge of the circuit court of the circuit in which the county is situated, upon petition signed by any bondholder or taxpayer, setting forth the cause of complaint; but no trustee shall be removed without notice, and an opportunity to be publicly heard, unless it appears that the accused trustee has absented himself or herself so that notice could not be served.

History: s. 16, ch. 2088, 1877; RS 606; GS 802; RGS 1547; CGL 2325; s. 834, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 618.14 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 618 / Section 618.14
618.14 Removal of officers and directors.
Status: in_force

(1) Any member may bring charges against an officer or director by filing them in writing with the secretary of the association, together with a petition signed by 10 percent of the members, requesting the removal of the officer or director in question. The removal shall be voted upon at the next regular or special meeting of the association, and by a vote of a majority of the members, the association may remove the officer or director and fill the vacancy. The director or officer against whom such charges have been brought shall be informed in writing of the charges previous to the meeting and shall have an opportunity at the meeting to be heard in person or by counsel and to present witnesses, and the person bringing the charges against him or her shall have the same opportunity.

(2) In case the bylaws provide for election of directors by districts with primary elections in each district then the petition for removal of a director must be signed by 20 percent of the members residing in the district from which he or she was elected. The board of directors must call a special meeting of the members residing in that district to consider the removal of the director. By a vote of the majority of the members of that district, the director in question shall be removed from office.

History: s. 15, ch. 9300, 1923; CGL 6480; s. 15, ch. 14675, 1931; s. 110, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 501.912 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part VI / Section 501.912
501.912 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 501.91-501.923:

(1) “Antifreeze” means any substance or preparation, including, but not limited to, coolant, antifreeze-coolant, antifreeze and summer coolant, or summer coolant, that is sold, distributed, or intended for use: (a) As the cooling liquid, or to be added to the cooling liquid, in the cooling system of motor vehicles to prevent freezing of the cooling liquid or to lower its freezing point; or (b) To raise the boiling point of water, aid in vehicle component cooling, or for the prevention of engine overheating, whether or not the liquid is used as a year-round cooling system fluid.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(3) “Distribute” means to hold with an intent to sell, offer for sale, sell, barter, or otherwise supply to the consumer.

(4) “Package” means a sealed, tamperproof retail package, drum, or other container designed for the sale of antifreeze directly to the consumer or a container from which the antifreeze may be installed directly by the seller into the cooling system. However, this term does not include shipping containers containing properly labeled inner containers.

(5) “Label” means any display of written, printed, or graphic matter on, or attached to, a package or to the outside individual container or wrapper of the package.

(6) “Labeling” means the labels and any other written, printed, or graphic matter accompanying a package.

History: s. 3, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 61, ch. 92-291; s. 11, ch. 2018-84; s. 54, ch. 2025-22.
Fla. Stat. § 243.64 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 243 / Part II / Section 243.64
243.64 Act furnishes full authority for issuance of bonds.
Status: in_force

Sections 243.50-243.77 constitute full authority for the issuance of bonds and the exercise of the powers of the authority provided in ss. 243.50-243.77. Any bonds issued by the authority are not secured by the full faith and credit of the state and do not constitute an obligation, either general or special, of the state.

History: s. 15, ch. 2001-79.
Fla. Stat. § 377.31 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part I / Section 377.31
377.31 Evidence of rules and orders.
Status: in_force

A certified copy of any division rule, regulation, or order shall be received in evidence in all courts of this state with the same effect as the original thereof.

History: s. 25, ch. 22819, 1945; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 23, ch. 78-95.
Fla. Stat. § 112.316 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part III / Section 112.316
112.316 Construction.
Status: in_force

It is not the intent of this part, nor shall it be construed, to prevent any officer or employee of a state agency or county, city, or other political subdivision of the state or any legislator or legislative employee from accepting other employment or following any pursuit which does not interfere with the full and faithful discharge by such officer, employee, legislator, or legislative employee of his or her duties to the state or the county, city, or other political subdivision of the state involved.

History: s. 6, ch. 67-469; s. 2, ch. 69-335; s. 701, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 717.104 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 717 / Section 717.104
717.104 Traveler’s checks and money orders.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to subsection (4), any sum payable on a traveler’s check that has been outstanding for more than 15 years after its issuance is presumed unclaimed unless the owner, within 15 years, has communicated in writing with the issuer concerning it or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file with the issuer.

(2) Subject to subsection (4), any sum payable on a money order or similar written instrument, other than a third party bank check, that has been outstanding for more than 7 years after its issuance is presumed unclaimed unless the owner, within 7 years, has communicated in writing with the issuer concerning it or otherwise indicated an interest as evidenced by a memorandum or other record on file with the issuer.

(3) No holder may deduct from the amount of any traveler’s check or money order any charges imposed by reason of the failure to present those instruments for payment unless there is a valid and enforceable written contract between the issuer and the owner of the property pursuant to which the issuer may impose those charges and the issuer regularly imposes those charges and does not regularly reverse or otherwise cancel those charges with respect to the property.

(4) No sum payable on a traveler’s check, money order, or similar written instrument, other than a third party bank check, described in subsections (1) and (2) may be subjected to the custody of this state as unclaimed property unless: (a) The records of the issuer show that the traveler’s check, money order, or similar written instrument was purchased in this state; (b) The issuer has its principal place of business in this state and the records of the issuer do not show the state in which the traveler’s check, money order, or similar written instrument was purchased; or (c) The issuer has its principal place of business in this state; the records of the issuer show the state in which the traveler’s check, money order, or similar written instrument was purchased; and the laws of the state of purchase do not provide for the escheat or custodial taking of the property, or its escheat or unclaimed property law is not applicable to the property.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, subsection (4) applies to sums payable on traveler’s checks, money orders, and similar written instruments presumed unclaimed on or after February 1, 1965, except to the extent that those sums have been paid over to a state prior to January 1, 1974.

History: s. 5, ch. 87-105; s. 5, ch. 2001-36.
Fla. Stat. § 331.321 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part II / Section 331.321
331.321 Federal and other funds and aid.
Status: in_force

Space Florida may accept, receive, and receipt for federal moneys, property, and other moneys or properties, either public or private, for the acquisition, planning, operation, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or development of programs, facilities, and sites therefor, and comply with the provisions of the laws of the United States and any rules and regulations made thereunder for the expenditure of federal moneys.

History: ss. 21, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 20, ch. 2006-60.
Fla. Stat. § 627.647 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.647
627.647 Standard health claim form.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission shall prescribe a standard health claim form to be used by all hospitals and a standard health claim form to be used by all physicians, dentists, and pharmacists. Such forms shall be in a format that allows for the use of generally accepted coding systems by providers in order to facilitate the processing of claims. Such forms shall provide for the disclosure by the claimant of the name, policy number, and address of every insurance policy which may cover the claimant with respect to the submitted claim except those policies specified in s. 627.4235(5). The required information on diagnosis, dental procedures, medical procedures, services, date of service, supplies, and fees may also be met by an attachment to the appropriate physician claim form. However, for the purpose of filing Medicaid claims, such attachments shall be prohibited. Such standard health claim forms shall be accepted by all insurers and all agencies, departments, and divisions of the state.

(2) This section does not apply to claims submitted by electronic or electromechanical means, except that such claims must include disclosure of every insurance policy which may cover the claimant with respect to the submitted claim.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-46; s. 1, ch. 79-175; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 496(1st), 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 1, ch. 88-30; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1153, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 658.38 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 658 / Section 658.38
658.38 Deposit insurance.
Status: in_force

A state bank must, prior to opening, obtain and thereafter maintain insurance of its deposits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

History: s. 2, ch. 28016, 1953; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 28, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 122, ch. 92-303.
Fla. Stat. § 287.032 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 287 / Part I / Section 287.032
287.032 Purpose of department.
Status: in_force

It shall be the purpose of the Department of Management Services:

(1) To promote efficiency, economy, and the conservation of energy and to effect coordination in the purchase of commodities and contractual services for the state.

(2) To provide uniform commodity and contractual service procurement policies, rules, procedures, and forms for use by agencies and eligible users.

(3) To procure and distribute federal surplus tangible personal property allocated to the state by the Federal Government.

History: s. 22, ch. 69-106; s. 8, ch. 69-82; s. 1, ch. 76-29; s. 1, ch. 77-316; s. 2, ch. 80-374; s. 7, ch. 82-196; s. 248, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 77, ch. 98-279; s. 11, ch. 2002-207.
Fla. Stat. § 200.151 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 200 / Section 200.151
200.151 Millage to replace lost revenue.
Status: in_force

In the event any municipality should lose revenue through the loss of a proprietary activity or other source of revenue, the governing body of the municipality is authorized to increase the millage in an amount sufficient to restore such loss of revenue. In the event any municipality should relinquish any governmental function to a county or other governmental body, the governing body of such municipality shall reduce the millage in an amount which will equal the cost of such governmental function.

History: s. 3, ch. 67-396; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55.
Fla. Stat. § 583.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 583 / Section 583.02
583.02 Labeling, marking, and advertising eggs; sales between dealers; unlawful acts.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any dealer:

(1) To offer for sale or sell in this state any case, partial case, or carton containing eggs which is not labeled with the date of pack; grade; size; and name and address of the packer, distributor, or dealer. However, the department may permit a dealer to sell or consign eggs to another dealer in this state without labeling provided such eggs are accompanied by a proper bill of lading, and provided further that the consignee, upon receipt of the eggs and prior to selling or offering them for sale, affixes to each case the labeling required by this chapter.

(2) To offer for sale or sell eggs in bulk (not in cases or cartons) from any open case, box, basket, or other receptacle holding such eggs in bulk without displaying conspicuously on every such case, box, basket, or other receptacle a placard or heavy cardboard not smaller than 7 inches by 7 inches in size, on which shall be legibly and plainly printed, in letters not smaller than 1 inch in height, wording showing whether the eggs offered for sale or sold are “cold storage eggs,” “unclassified eggs,” or “graded eggs,” and also stating the grade and size to which the eggs contained therein conform.

(3) To offer eggs for sale in any newspaper advertisement, circular, radio, or other form of advertising without plainly designating in such advertisement the grade and size to which the eggs being offered for sale properly belong.

(4) To use the name, logo, or certificate or permit number of the department on any egg or poultry advertisement or packaging material without written approval from the department.

History: s. 2, ch. 16012, 1933; ss. 2, 3, ch. 16982, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4126(2),(3); s. 2, ch. 57-151; s. 2, ch. 61-413; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 73-81; s. 2, ch. 84-102.
Fla. Stat. § 125.9502 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part VI / Section 125.9502
125.9502 Scope of ss. 125.9501-125.9506; status of volunteers.
Status: in_force

(1) Each unit of county government and each constitutional county officer may recruit and accept, without regard to requirements of any civil service system, the services of volunteers, including regular-service volunteers, occasional-service volunteers, or material donors, to assist in programs administered by that unit of county government or constitutional county officer.

(2) Volunteers who are recruited, trained, or accepted by a unit of county government or constitutional county officer are not subject to any provisions of state law relating to public employment, to any collective bargaining agreement between the unit of county government or constitutional county officer and an employees’ association or union or to any laws relating to hours of work, rates of compensation, leave time, or employee benefits, except as provided under s. 125.9504. However, all volunteers must comply with applicable rules of the unit of county government or county constitutional officer.

(3) Each unit of county government or county constitutional officer who uses the services of volunteers may provide such incidental reimbursement generally consistent with the provisions of s. 125.9504, including, but not limited to, transportation costs, lodging, and subsistence, as the unit of county government or constitutional county officer deems necessary to assist volunteers in performing their functions.

(4) Persons working with a unit of county government or a constitutional county officer pursuant to ss. 125.9501-125.9506 are considered unpaid independent volunteers and are not entitled to reemployment assistance.

History: s. 2, ch. 88-66; s. 44, ch. 2012-30.
Fla. Stat. § 238.32 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 238 / Section 238.32
238.32 Service credit in disputed cases.
Status: in_force

The Department of Management Services may in its discretion allow or deny a member service credit in disputed or doubtful cases for employment in Florida and out-of-state schools in order to serve the best interests of the state and the member, subject to the membership dates set forth in s. 238.06(4).

History: s. 4, ch. 65-552; ss. 31, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 73-326; s. 87, ch. 99-255.
Fla. Stat. § 218.75 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part VII / Section 218.75
218.75 Mandatory interest.
Status: in_force

No contract between a local governmental entity and a vendor or a provider of construction services shall prohibit the collection of late payment interest charges allowable under this part.

History: s. 4, ch. 89-297; s. 5, ch. 2001-169.
Fla. Stat. § 320.0607 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.0607
320.0607 Replacement license plates, validation decal, or mobile home sticker.
Status: in_force

(1) Any law enforcement officer or department license and registration inspector may at any time inspect a license plate or validation decal for proper display and legibility as prescribed by chapter 316. A damaged or defaced plate or decal may be required to be replaced.

(2) When a license plate, mobile home sticker, or validation decal has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, the owner of the motor vehicle or mobile home for which the plate, sticker, or decal was issued shall make application to the department for a replacement. The application shall contain the plate, sticker, or decal number being replaced and a statement that the item was lost, stolen, or destroyed. If the application includes a copy of the police report prepared in response to a report of a stolen plate, sticker, or decal, such plate, sticker, or decal must be replaced at no charge.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (2), upon filing of an application accompanied by a fee of $28 plus applicable service charges, the department shall issue a replacement plate, sticker, or decal, as applicable, if it is satisfied that the information reported in the application is true. The replacement fee shall be deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund.

(4) Any license plate, sticker, or decal lost in the mail may be replaced at no charge. Neither the service charge nor the replacement fee shall be applied to this replacement. However, the application for a replacement shall contain a statement of such fact, the audit number of the lost item, and the date issued.

(5) Upon the issuance of an original license plate, the applicant shall pay a fee of $28 to be deposited in the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund.

(6) All funds derived from the sale of temporary tags under the provisions of s. 320.131 shall be deposited in the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund.

History: s. 13, ch. 83-318; s. 3, ch. 86-88; s. 51, ch. 90-132; s. 64, ch. 93-120; s. 49, ch. 94-306; s. 14, ch. 2009-71.
Fla. Stat. § 627.0916 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.0916
627.0916 Agricultural horse farms.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, any rates, rating schedules, or rating manuals for workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance filed with the office shall provide for the rates of an agricultural horse farm engaged in breeding or training to be separated into the following three rate classifications and the premium paid shall be applied proportionately according to payroll: breeding activity involving stallions; breeding activity not involving stallions, including but not limited to boarding and foaling; and training.

History: s. 96, ch. 93-415; s. 2, ch. 95-219; s. 1078, ch. 2003-261.