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Fla. Stat. § 99.0215 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 99 / Section 99.0215
99.0215 Name of candidate.
Status: in_force

(1) Each candidate shall designate in the oath or affirmation specified in s. 99.021 the name that he or she wishes to have printed on the ballot, or, in the case of a write-in candidate, the name that he or she wishes to have voters write in on the ballot when voting for him or her. Such designation must include the candidate’s legal given name or names, a shortened form of the candidate’s legal given name or names, an initial or initials of the candidate’s legal given name or names, or a bona fide nickname customarily related to the candidate and by which the candidate is commonly known, immediately followed by the candidate’s legal surname. If applicable, a candidate may place one of the following designations after the legal surname: “Sr.,” “Jr.,” or a numerical designation such as “II.”

(2) If a candidate wishes to designate a nickname, the candidate must file an affidavit that must be verified under oath or affirmation pursuant to s. 92.525(1)(a), attesting that the nickname complies with the requirements of this section. The affidavit must be filed simultaneously with the oath or affirmation specified in s. 99.021. Any nickname designated by a candidate may not be used to mislead voters. A candidate may not designate a nickname that implies the candidate is some other person, that constitutes a political slogan or otherwise associates the candidate with a cause or an issue, or that is obscene or profane. For purposes of this subsection, the term “political slogan” means any word or words expressing or connoting a position, an opinion, or a belief that the candidate may espouse, including, but not limited to, any word or words conveying any meaning other than that of the general identity of the candidate.

(3) Unless a candidate has the same name as, or a name similar to, one or more candidates for the same office, an educational or professional title or degree may not be added to his or her name designation.

History: s. 16, ch. 2023-120.
Fla. Stat. § 207.021 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 207 / Section 207.021
207.021 Informal conferences; settlement or compromise of taxes, penalties, or interest.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The department may establish informal conferences for the resolution of disputes arising from the assessment of taxes, penalties, or interest or the denial of refunds under chapter 120. (b) During any proceeding arising under this section, the motor carrier has the right to be represented and to record all procedures at the motor carrier’s expense.

(2)(a) The executive director or his or her designee may enter into a closing agreement with a taxpayer settling or compromising the taxpayer’s liability for any tax, interest, or penalty assessed under this chapter. Each agreement must be in writing, in the form of a closing agreement approved by the department, and signed by the executive director or his or her designee. The agreement is final and conclusive, except upon a showing of material fraud or misrepresentation of material fact. The department may not make an additional assessment against the taxpayer for the tax, interest, or penalty specified in the closing agreement for the time specified in the closing agreement, and the taxpayer may not institute a judicial or administrative proceeding to recover any tax, interest, or penalty paid pursuant to the closing agreement. The executive director of the department or his or her designee may approve the closing agreement. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), for the purpose of settling and compromising the liability of a taxpayer for any tax or interest on the grounds of doubt as to liability based on the taxpayer’s reasonable reliance on a written determination issued by the department, the department may compromise the amount of the tax or interest resulting from such reasonable reliance.

(3) A taxpayer’s liability for any tax or interest specified in this chapter may be compromised by the department upon the grounds of doubt as to liability for or the collectibility of such tax or interest. Doubt as to the liability of a taxpayer for tax and interest exists if the taxpayer demonstrates that he or she reasonably relied on a written determination of the department.

(4) A taxpayer’s liability for any tax or interest under this chapter shall be settled or compromised in whole or in part whenever or to the extent allowable under the Articles of Agreement of the International Fuel Tax Agreement.

(5) A taxpayer’s liability for penalties under this chapter may be settled or compromised if it is determined by the department that the noncompliance is due to reasonable cause and not willful negligence, willful neglect, or fraud.

(6) The department may enter into an agreement for scheduling payments of any tax, penalty, or interest owed to the department as a result of an audit assessment issued under this chapter.

History: s. 2, ch. 80-415; s. 3, ch. 81-151; s. 4, ch. 84-170; s. 4, ch. 84-260; s. 2, ch. 2006-290; s. 12, ch. 2013-18.
Fla. Stat. § 409.9132 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part III / Section 409.9132
409.9132 Pilot project to monitor home health services.
Status: in_force

The Agency for Health Care Administration shall expand the home health agency monitoring pilot project in Miami-Dade County on a statewide basis effective July 1, 2012, except in counties in which the program is not cost-effective, as determined by the agency. The agency shall contract with a vendor to verify the utilization and delivery of home health services and provide an electronic billing interface for home health services. The contract must require the creation of a program to submit claims electronically for the delivery of home health services. The program must verify visits for the delivery of home health services by using technology that is effective for identifying delivery of the home health services and deterring fraudulent or abusive billing for these services. The agency may seek amendments to the Medicaid state plan and waivers of federal laws, as necessary, to implement or expand the pilot project. Notwithstanding s. 287.057(3)(e), the agency must award the contract through the competitive solicitation process and may use the current contract to expand the home health agency monitoring pilot project to include additional counties as authorized under this section.

History: s. 21, ch. 2009-55; s. 31, ch. 2009-223; s. 44, ch. 2010-151; s. 16, ch. 2012-33; s. 15, ch. 2013-154; s. 2, ch. 2016-103.
Fla. Stat. § 377.71 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part II / Section 377.71
377.71 Definitions; Southern States Energy Compact.
Status: in_force

As used in this act, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Compact” means the Southern States Energy Compact;

(2) “Board” means the Southern States Energy Board.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-227; s. 2, ch. 79-348.
Fla. Stat. § 347.23 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 347 / Section 347.23
347.23 No person to maintain ferry unless authorized.
Status: in_force

No person not authorized under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain any ferry for transporting persons or property for profit across any river from any point within 1 mile of a terminus of any ferry maintained under the provisions of this chapter to any point within 1 mile of such terminus.

History: s. 4, ch. 5185, 1903; GS 921; RGS 1705; CGL 2756.
Fla. Stat. § 117.04 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 117 / Part I / Section 117.04
117.04 Acknowledgments.
Status: in_force

A notary public is authorized to take the acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments of writing for record, as fully as other officers of this state.

History: s. 2, ch. 1127, 1860; RS 220; GS 305; RGS 416; CGL 482; s. 20, ch. 73-334; s. 8, ch. 81-260; s. 3, ch. 91-291; s. 3, ch. 93-62; s. 3, ch. 98-246.
Fla. Stat. § 1003.58 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1003 / Part V / Section 1003.58
1003.58 Students in residential care facilities.
Status: in_force

Each district school board shall provide educational programs according to rules of the State Board of Education to students who reside in residential care facilities operated by the Department of Children and Families or the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

(1) The district school board shall not be charged any rent, maintenance, utilities, or overhead on such facilities. Maintenance, repairs, and remodeling of existing facilities shall be provided by the Department of Children and Families or the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, as appropriate.

(2) If additional facilities are required, the district school board and the Department of Children and Families or the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, as appropriate, shall agree on the appropriate site based on the instructional needs of the students. When the most appropriate site for instruction is on district school board property, a special capital outlay request shall be made by the commissioner in accordance with s. 1013.60. When the most appropriate site is on state property, state capital outlay funds shall be requested by the department or agency in accordance with chapter 216. Any instructional facility to be built on state property shall have educational specifications jointly developed by the school district and the department or agency and approved by the Department of Education. The size of space and occupant design capacity criteria as provided by state board rules shall be used for remodeling or new construction whether facilities are provided on state property or district school board property. The planning of such additional facilities shall incorporate current state deinstitutionalization goals and plans.

(3) The district school board shall have full and complete authority in the matter of the assignment and placement of such students in educational programs. The parent of an exceptional student shall have the same due process rights as are provided under s. 1003.57(1)(c).

(4) The district school board shall have a written agreement with the Department of Children and Families and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities outlining the respective duties and responsibilities of each party.

Notwithstanding the provisions herein, the educational program at the Marianna Sunland Center in Jackson County shall be operated by the Department of Education, either directly or through grants or contractual agreements with other public or duly accredited educational agencies approved by the Department of Education.

History: s. 152, ch. 2002-387; s. 32, ch. 2006-74; s. 68, ch. 2006-227; s. 3, ch. 2009-238; s. 6, ch. 2013-236; s. 370, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 790.10 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 790 / Section 790.10
790.10 Improper exhibition of dangerous weapons or firearms.
Status: in_force

If any person having or carrying any dirk, sword, sword cane, firearm, electric weapon or device, or other weapon shall, in the presence of one or more persons, exhibit the same in a rude, careless, angry, or threatening manner, not in necessary self-defense, the person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 4532, 1897; GS 3272; RGS 5105; CGL 7207; s. 5, ch. 69-306; s. 743, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 76-165; s. 174, ch. 91-224.
Fla. Stat. § 220.1875 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part II / Section 220.1875
220.1875 Credit for contributions to eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations.
Status: in_force

(1) There is allowed a credit of 100 percent of an eligible contribution made to an eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organization under s. 1002.395 against any tax due for a taxable year under this chapter after the application of any other allowable credits by the taxpayer. An eligible contribution must be made to an eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organization on or before the date the taxpayer is required to file a return pursuant to s. 220.222. The credit granted by this section shall be reduced by the difference between the amount of federal corporate income tax taking into account the credit granted by this section and the amount of federal corporate income tax without application of the credit granted by this section.

(2) A taxpayer who files a Florida consolidated return as a member of an affiliated group pursuant to s. 220.131(1) may be allowed the credit on a consolidated return basis; however, the total credit taken by the affiliated group is subject to the limitation established under subsection (1).

(3) The provisions of s. 1002.395 apply to the credit authorized by this section.

(4) If a taxpayer applies and is approved for a credit under s. 1002.395 after timely requesting an extension to file under s. 220.222(2): (a) The credit does not reduce the amount of tax due for purposes of the department’s determination as to whether the taxpayer was in compliance with the requirement to pay tentative taxes under ss. 220.222 and 220.32. (b) The taxpayer’s noncompliance with the requirement to pay tentative taxes shall result in the revocation and rescindment of any such credit. (c) The taxpayer shall be assessed for any taxes, penalties, or interest due from the taxpayer’s noncompliance with the requirement to pay tentative taxes.

History: s. 9, ch. 2010-24; s. 1, ch. 2011-123; s. 7, ch. 2018-6.
Fla. Stat. § 672.202 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part II / Section 672.202
672.202 Final expression; parol or extrinsic evidence.
Status: in_force

Terms with respect to which the confirmatory memoranda of the parties agree or which are otherwise set forth in a record intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement with respect to such terms as are included therein may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or of a contemporaneous oral agreement but may be explained or supplemented:

(1) By course of dealing or usage of trade (s. 671.205) or by course of performance (s. 672.208); and

(2) By evidence of consistent additional terms unless the court finds the record to have been intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 43, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 413.74 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part II / Section 413.74
413.74 Other agencies; cooperation and referral.
Status: in_force

(1) When an individual contacts any public agency requesting rehabilitation services, the agency shall determine whether the individual’s needs can be met by that agency. If the agency determines that it cannot meet the individual’s needs and it knows of no resources in the community that can meet the individual’s needs, the agency shall refer the individual to the division via a toll-free telephone number.

(2) Every public agency shall cooperate with the division to ensure that rehabilitation services are available.

History: s. 16, ch. 90-330; s. 44, ch. 94-324.
Fla. Stat. § 468.415 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part VII / Section 468.415
468.415 Sexual misconduct in the operation of a talent agency.
Status: in_force

The talent agent-artist relationship is founded on mutual trust. Sexual misconduct in the operation of a talent agency means violation of the talent agent-artist relationship through which the talent agent uses the relationship to induce or attempt to induce the artist to engage or attempt to engage in sexual activity. Sexual misconduct is prohibited in the operation of a talent agency. If any agent, owner, or operator of a licensed talent agency is found to have committed sexual misconduct in the operation of a talent agency, the agency license shall be permanently revoked. Such agent, owner, or operator shall be permanently disqualified from present and future licensure as owner or operator of a Florida talent agency.

History: ss. 3, 4, ch. 89-66; ss. 63, 65, ch. 91-137; ss. 13, 15, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 479.107 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 479 / Part I / Section 479.107
479.107 Signs on highway rights-of-way; removal.
Status: in_force

(1) Any sign located on the right-of-way of a highway on the State Highway System or on any portion of the interstate or federal-aid primary highway system which is in violation of s. 479.11(8) may be removed by the department as provided in this section. However, a permittee of a sign which is located on the right-of-way in violation of s. 479.11(8) and for which sign a permit has been issued under the provisions of this chapter must be given notice in accordance with s. 479.08. Upon a determination by the department that a sign is in violation of s. 479.11(8), the department shall prominently post on the sign structure a notice visible from the main-traveled way stating that the sign is illegal and must be permanently removed from the right-of-way within 10 working days after the posting of the notice. However, if the sign bears the name of the licensee or the name and address of the nonlicensed sign owner, the department shall, concurrently with and in addition to posting the notice on the sign, provide written notice to the owner, stating that the sign is illegal and must be permanently removed from the right-of-way within the 10-day period specified on the posted notice and that the owner has a right to request a hearing, which request must be filed with the department within 30 days after the date of the notice. However, the request for a hearing will not stay the removal of the sign. If, pursuant to the notice provided, the sign is not removed from the right-of-way by the owner within the prescribed period, then the department shall immediately remove the sign without further notice.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the department is authorized to remove, without notice, any sign on the right-of-way which it determines to be a safety hazard to the traveling public or any unpermitted sign on the right-of-way.

(3) If a sign that has been noticed pursuant to this section is returned to the right-of-way, the department shall immediately remove the sign without further notice.

(4) If after a hearing, it is determined that a sign has been wrongfully or erroneously removed pursuant to this section, the department, at the sign owner’s discretion, shall either pay just compensation to the owner of the sign or reerect the sign in kind at the same location at the expense of the department.

(5) The cost of removing a sign by the department or an independent contractor shall be assessed by the department against the owner of the sign.

History: ss. 11, 26, ch. 84-227; s. 60, ch. 87-225; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 94-237; s. 14, ch. 2014-215; s. 35, ch. 2014-223.
Fla. Stat. § 295.015 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 295 / Section 295.015
295.015 Children of prisoners of war and persons missing in action; education.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of the state to provide educational opportunity at state expense for a dependent child of a parent who has been classified as a prisoner of war or missing in action in the service of the United States Armed Forces or in the capacity of civilian personnel captured while serving with the consent or authorization of the United States Government. Such educational opportunity shall be provided until such time as the parent so classified is returned alive or the parent’s remains are recovered.

(2) A dependent child is eligible for educational benefits under this section if: (a) Immediately preceding the event that led to the parent’s classification as a prisoner of war or missing in action by the United States Government, Florida was listed as the parent’s official home of record in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database; or (b) The child qualifies as a resident for tuition purposes under s. 1009.21 and the parent is a resident of this state.

(3) Sections 295.03-295.05 and 1009.40 shall apply.

History: s. 2, ch. 72-346; s. 2, ch. 82-93; s. 13, ch. 84-114; s. 26, ch. 89-207; s. 21, ch. 95-143; s. 243, ch. 95-148; s. 949, ch. 2002-387; s. 1, ch. 2007-168; s. 2, ch. 2023-279.
Fla. Stat. § 626.9361 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VIII / Section 626.9361
626.9361 Failure to file report; administrative penalty.
Status: in_force

Any eligible surplus lines insurer who fails to file a report in the form and within the time required or provided for in the Surplus Lines Law may be fined up to $500 per day for each day such failure continues, beginning the day after the report was due, until the date the report is received. Failure to file a report may also result in withdrawal of eligibility as a surplus lines insurer in this state. All sums collected by the department under this section shall be deposited into the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.

History: s. 34, ch. 92-146; s. 11, ch. 2001-213; s. 1024, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 631.0515 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.0515
631.0515 Appointment of receiver; insurance holding company.
Status: in_force

A delinquency proceeding pursuant to this chapter constitutes the sole and exclusive method of dissolving, liquidating, rehabilitating, reorganizing, conserving, or appointing a receiver of a Florida corporation which is not insolvent as defined by s. 607.01401; which through its shareholders, board of directors, or governing body is deadlocked in the management of its affairs; and which directly or indirectly owns all of the stock of a Florida domestic insurer. The department may petition for an order directing it to rehabilitate such corporation if the interests of policyholders or the public will be harmed as a result of the deadlock. The department shall use due diligence to resolve the deadlock. Whether or not the department petitions for an order, the circuit court shall not have jurisdiction pursuant to 1 s. 607.271, 1 s. 607.274, or 1 s. 607.277 to dissolve, liquidate, or appoint receivers with respect to, a Florida corporation which directly or indirectly owns all of the stock of a Florida domestic insurer and which is not insolvent as defined by s. 607.01401. However, a managing general agent or holding company with a controlling interest in a domestic insurer in this state is subject to jurisdiction of the court under the provisions of s. 631.025.

History: s. 2, ch. 86-86; s. 2, ch. 87-50; s. 181, ch. 90-179; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 45, ch. 99-3; s. 83, ch. 2000-154; s. 30, ch. 2004-374; s. 289, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 560.4041 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 560 / Part IV / Section 560.4041
560.4041 Database for deferred presentment providers; public records exemption.
Status: in_force

Information that identifies a drawer or a deferred presentment provider contained in the database authorized under s. 560.404 is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. A deferred presentment provider may access information that it has entered into the database and may obtain an eligibility determination for a particular drawer based on information in the database.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-268; s. 728, ch. 2003-261; s. 1, ch. 2006-189.