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Fla. Stat. § 509.161 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 509 / Part I / Section 509.161
509.161 Rules of evidence in prosecutions.
Status: in_force

In prosecutions under s. 509.151, proof that lodging, food, or other accommodations were obtained by false pretense; by false or fictitious show of baggage or other property; by absconding without paying or offering to pay for such food, lodging, or accommodations; or by surreptitiously removing or attempting to remove baggage shall constitute prima facie evidence of fraudulent intent. If the operator of the establishment has probable cause to believe, and does believe, that any person has obtained food, lodging, or other accommodations at such establishment with intent to defraud the operator thereof, the failure to make payment upon demand therefor, there being no dispute as to the amount owed, shall constitute prima facie evidence of fraudulent intent in such prosecutions.

History: s. 2, ch. 6954, 1915; RGS 5158; CGL 7261; s. 46, ch. 16042, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 7261; s. 2, ch. 63-546; s. 11, ch. 73-325; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 12, 39, 42, ch. 79-240; ss. 3, 4, ch. 81-161; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 51, 52, ch. 90-339; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 85, ch. 2019-167.
Fla. Stat. § 59.46 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 59 / Section 59.46
59.46 Attorney’s fees.
Status: in_force

In the absence of an expressed contrary intent, any provision of a statute or of a contract entered into after October 1, 1977, providing for the payment of attorney’s fees to the prevailing party shall be construed to include the payment of attorney’s fees to the prevailing party on appeal.

History: s. 1, ch. 73-84; s. 1, ch. 77-76; s. 1, ch. 83-214.
Fla. Stat. § 636.037 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part I / Section 636.037
636.037 Contract providers.
Status: in_force

Each prepaid limited health service organization must, upon the request of the office, file financial statements for all contract providers of limited health care services who have assumed through capitation or other means more than 10 percent of the health care risks of the prepaid limited health service organization.

History: s. 30, ch. 93-148; s. 1535, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 104.15 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 104 / Section 104.15
104.15 Unqualified electors willfully voting.
Status: in_force

Whoever, knowing he or she is not a qualified elector, willfully votes at any election is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 5, ch. 65-379; s. 34, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 621, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 817.561 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.561
817.561 Violations may be enjoined.
Status: in_force

In addition to the punishments provided herein, the state attorneys of the various judicial circuits throughout the state are vested with authority and power to invoke the jurisdiction of courts of equity within their respective judicial circuits to enjoin or obtain other equitable relief against persons violating the provisions of ss. 817.06, 817.061, 817.38-817.44, and 817.55. The prevailing party shall receive court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, to be deposited in or paid from the general fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-233; s. 32, ch. 73-334.
Fla. Stat. § 213.37 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 213 / Section 213.37
213.37 Authority to require sworn statements.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Revenue may require verification of exemption applications, refund applications, and tax returns relevant to administration of the revenue laws of this state.

(2) Verification shall be accomplished as provided in s. 92.525(1)(c) and subject to the provisions of s. 92.525(3).

History: s. 40, ch. 91-112; s. 56, ch. 2025-208.
Fla. Stat. § 633.134 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 633 / Part I / Section 633.134
633.134 Gifts and grants.
Status: in_force

The division may accept for any of its purposes and functions any donations of property and grants of money from any governmental unit, public agency, institution, person, firm, or corporation. Such moneys shall be deposited, disbursed, and administered in a trust fund as provided by law.

History: ss. 13, 17, ch. 69-323; s. 1, ch. 70-110; ss. 1, 6, ch. 75-151; s. 16, ch. 2013-183.
Fla. Stat. § 679.2061 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part II / Section 679.2061
679.2061 Security interest arising in purchase or delivery of financial asset.
Status: in_force

(1) A security interest in favor of a securities intermediary attaches to a person’s security entitlement if: (a) The person buys a financial asset through the securities intermediary in a transaction in which the person is obligated to pay the purchase price to the securities intermediary at the time of the purchase; and (b) The securities intermediary credits the financial asset to the buyer’s securities account before the buyer pays the securities intermediary.

(2) The security interest described in subsection (1) secures the person’s obligation to pay for the financial asset.

(3) A security interest in favor of a person who delivers a certificated security or other financial asset represented by a writing attaches to the security or other financial asset if: (a) The security or other financial asset: 1. In the ordinary course of business is transferred by delivery with any necessary indorsement or assignment; and 2. Is delivered under an agreement between persons in the business of dealing with such securities or financial assets; and (b) The agreement calls for delivery against payment.

(4) The security interest described in subsection (3) secures the obligation to make payment for the delivery.

History: s. 2, ch. 2001-198.
Fla. Stat. § 368.03 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 368 / Part I / Section 368.03
368.03 Purpose and legislative intent.
Status: in_force

This law authorizes the establishment of rules and regulations covering the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, testing and safety standards for installation, operation and maintenance of gas transmission and distribution systems, including gas pipelines, gas compressor stations, gas metering and regulating stations, gas mains, and gas services up to the outlet of the customer’s meter set assembly, gas-storage equipment of the closed-pipe type fabricated or forged from pipe or fabricated from pipe and fittings, and gas-storage lines. It is intended that the requirements of such rules and regulations shall be adequate for safety under conditions normally encountered in the gas industry, but requirements for abnormal or unusual conditions or all details of engineering and construction need not be specifically provided for or prescribed. It is not intended that the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto be applied retroactively to existing installations so far as design, fabrication, installation, establishing operating pressure and testing are concerned. It is intended, however, that the provisions of the rules and regulations shall be applicable to the operation, maintenance and uprating of existing installations. This law, and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to it, are declared to be in the public interest and are deemed to be an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public welfare and shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of that purpose.

History: s. 2, ch. 59-304; s. 3, ch. 67-379.
Fla. Stat. § 377.2434 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part I / Section 377.2434
377.2434 Property rights to injected natural gas.
Status: in_force

(1) All natural gas that has previously been reduced to possession and that is subsequently injected into a natural gas storage facility is at all times the property of the injector or the injector’s heirs, successors, or assigns, whether owned by the injector or stored under contract.

(2) Such gas may not be subject to the right of the owner of the surface of the lands or of any mineral interest therein, under which the natural gas storage facilities lie, or to the right of any person, other than the injector or the injector’s heirs, successors, or assigns, to waste or otherwise interfere with or exercise control over such gas, to produce, to take, or to reduce to possession, by means of the law of capture or otherwise. This subsection does not affect the ownership of hydrocarbons occurring naturally within this state or the right of the owner of the surface of the lands or of any mineral interest therein to drill or bore through the natural gas storage facilities in a manner that will protect the facilities against pollution or the escape of stored natural gas.

(3) With regard to natural gas that has migrated to adjoining property or to a stratum, or portion thereof, which has not been condemned or otherwise purchased: (a) The injector or the injector’s heirs, successors, or assigns: 1. May not lose title to or possession of the gas if the injector or the injector’s heirs, successors, or assigns can prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the gas was originally injected into the underground storage; and 2. Have the right to conduct tests on any existing wells on adjoining property as may be reasonable to determine ownership of the gas, but the tests are solely at the injector’s risk and expense. (b) The owner of the stratum and the owner of the surface are entitled to compensation, including compensation for use of or damage to the surface or substratum, as provided by law.

History: s. 17, ch. 2013-205.
Fla. Stat. § 631.156 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.156
631.156 Investigation by the department; scope of authority; sharing of materials.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may, under the direction and supervision of the receivership court, conduct an investigation to determine the causes of the insolvency, including whether false statements filed with the department contributed to the insolvency and if any laws of this state, any other state, or the Federal Government relating to the solvency of the insurer were violated; to discover assets for recovery; and to determine the location of assets and their manner of recovery. The department may take statements under oath and examine and review the books, records, and documents of the insurer or any affiliate, controlling person, officer, director, manager, trustee, agent, adjuster, employee, or independent contractor of any insurer or affiliate and any other person possessing any executive authority over, or exercising or having exercised any control over, any segment of the affairs of the insurer or affiliate. Contracts of reinsurance between an insurer and a reinsurer do not constitute the exercise of control by the reinsurer over the insurer for purposes of this section.

(2) The department may provide documents, books, and records; other investigative products, work product, and analysis; and copies of any or all of such materials to the Division of Criminal Investigations or any other appropriate government agency. The sharing of these materials does not waive any work product or other privilege otherwise applicable under law.

(3) The receivership court, upon motion of the department, shall enter an order expediting compliance with the requirements of subsection (1). The court may impose appropriate penalties and sanctions for noncompliance with such order, including penalties and sanctions for the loss, destruction, or spoliation of any evidence that occurs after entry of such order.

History: s. 11, ch. 2002-25; s. 25, ch. 2016-165; s. 21, ch. 2025-4.
Fla. Stat. § 810.015 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 810 / Section 810.015
810.015 Legislative findings and intent; burglary.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds that the case of Delgado v. State , 776 So. 2d 233 (Fla. 2000), was decided contrary to legislative intent and the case law of this state relating to burglary prior to Delgado v. State . The Legislature finds that in order for a burglary to occur, it is not necessary for the licensed or invited person to remain in the dwelling, structure, or conveyance surreptitiously.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that the holding in Delgado v. State , 776 So. 2d 233 (Fla. 2000) be nullified. It is further the intent of the Legislature that s. 810.02(1)(a) be construed in conformity with Raleigh v. State , 705 So. 2d 1324 (Fla. 1997); Jimenez v. State , 703 So. 2d 437 (Fla. 1997); Robertson v. State , 699 So. 2d 1343 (Fla. 1997); Routly v. State , 440 So. 2d 1257 (Fla. 1983); and Ray v. State , 522 So. 2d 963 (Fla. 3rd DCA, 1988). This subsection shall operate retroactively to February 1, 2000.

(3) It is further the intent of the Legislature that consent remain an affirmative defense to burglary and that the lack of consent may be proven by circumstantial evidence.

(4) The Legislature finds that the cases of Floyd v. State , 850 So. 2d 383 (Fla. 2002); Fitzpatrick v. State , 859 So. 2d 486 (Fla. 2003); and State v. Ruiz / State v. Braggs , Slip Opinion Nos. SC02-389/SC02-524 were decided contrary to the Legislative intent expressed in this section. The Legislature finds that these cases were decided in such a manner as to give subsection (1) no effect. The February 1, 2000, date reflected in subsection (2) does not refer to an arbitrary date relating to the date offenses were committed, but to a date before which the law relating to burglary was untainted by Delgado v. State , 776 So. 2d 233 (Fla. 2000).

(5) The Legislature provides the following special rules of construction to apply to this section: (a) All subsections in this section shall be construed to give effect to subsection (1); (b) Notwithstanding s. 775.021(1), this section shall be construed to give the interpretation of the burglary statute announced in Delgado v. State , 776 So. 2d 233 (Fla. 2000), and its progeny, no effect; and (c) If language in this section is susceptible to differing constructions, it shall be construed in such manner as to approximate the law relating to burglary as if Delgado v. State , 776 So. 2d 233 (Fla. 2000) was never issued.

(6) This section shall apply retroactively.

History: s. 1, ch. 2001-58; s. 1, ch. 2004-93.
Fla. Stat. § 527.062 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 527 / Section 527.062
527.062 Investigation and safety promotion; authority of department.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may investigate the cause and circumstances of any accident involving loss of life, personal injury, or property damage when there is reasonable cause to believe that liquefied petroleum gas or equipment was involved. The department shall have the authority to take samples or evidence on or about the site of an accident in conjunction with an investigation. The department shall make a written report of each investigation it conducts. All information compiled by the department pursuant to an investigation is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) until the investigation is completed or ceases to be active. For purposes of this section, an investigation shall be considered “active” so long as the department is proceeding with reasonable dispatch and has a reasonable good faith belief that additional information is necessary and likely to be discovered which will allow the department to make a final determination of the cause and circumstances of the accident.

(2) The department shall have the authority to assist the state, county, municipal, and other local governments of this state and their agencies in promoting safety.

(3) The department shall have the authority to publish and disseminate information consistent with this chapter and the rules promulgated thereunder which it considers to be in the public interest for liquefied petroleum gas safety.

History: ss. 5, 6, ch. 80-390; ss. 7, 19, ch. 81-175; s. 402, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 2, ch. 82-6; ss. 2, 3, ch. 87-34; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch. 92-6; s. 341, ch. 96-406.
Fla. Stat. § 678.2101 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 678 / Part II / Section 678.2101
678.2101 Overissue.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “overissue” means the issue of securities in excess of the amount the issuer has corporate power to issue, but an overissue does not occur if appropriate action has cured the overissue.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) and (4), the provisions of this chapter which validate a security or compel its issue or reissue do not apply to the extent that validation, issue, or reissue would result in overissue.

(3) If an identical security not constituting an overissue is reasonably available for purchase, a person entitled to issue or validation may compel the issuer to purchase the security and deliver it if certificated or register its transfer if uncertificated, against surrender of any security certificate the person holds.

(4) If a security is not reasonably available for purchase, a person entitled to issue or validation may recover from the issuer the price the person or the last purchaser for value paid for it with interest from the date of the person’s demand.

History: s. 2, ch. 98-11.
Fla. Stat. § 201.25 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 201 / Section 201.25
201.25 Tax exemptions for certain loans.
Status: in_force

There shall be exempt from all taxes imposed by this chapter:

(1) Any loan made by the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program in response to a disaster that results in a state of emergency declared by executive order or proclamation of the Governor pursuant to s. 252.36.

(2) Any federal loan that is related to a state of emergency declared by executive order or proclamation of the Governor pursuant to s. 252.36.

(3) Any loan made by the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Emergency Recovery Loan Program pursuant to s. 570.822.

History: s. 22, ch. 2018-118; s. 18, ch. 2022-97; s. 21, ch. 2023-349; s. 3, ch. 2025-22.
Fla. Stat. § 155.24 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 155 / Section 155.24
155.24 County hospitals; additional funds.
Status: in_force

In addition to the tax which may be levied under the provisions of this law, the board of county commissioners may allocate to the hospital funds any other public moneys in possession of said board of county commissioners, not otherwise appropriated or allocated to other uses.

History: s. 21, ch. 20905, 1941.
Fla. Stat. § 733.609 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part VI / Section 733.609
733.609 Improper exercise of power; breach of fiduciary duty.
Status: in_force

(1) A personal representative’s fiduciary duty is the same as the fiduciary duty of a trustee of an express trust, and a personal representative is liable to interested persons for damage or loss resulting from the breach of this duty. In all actions for breach of fiduciary duty or challenging the exercise of or failure to exercise a personal representative’s powers, the court shall award taxable costs as in chancery actions, including attorney’s fees.

(2) When awarding taxable costs, including attorney’s fees, under this section, the court in its discretion may direct payment from a party’s interest, if any, in the estate or enter a judgment which may be satisfied from other property of the party, or both.

(3) This section shall apply to all proceedings commenced hereunder after the effective date, without regard to the date of the decedent’s death.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 78, ch. 75-220; s. 1006, ch. 97-102; s. 132, ch. 2001-226; s. 11, ch. 2003-154.
Fla. Stat. § 672.317 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part III / Section 672.317
672.317 Cumulation and conflict of warranties express or implied.
Status: in_force

Warranties whether express or implied shall be construed as consistent with each other and as cumulative, but if such construction is unreasonable the intention of the parties shall determine which warranty is dominant. In ascertaining that intention the following rules apply:

(1) Exact or technical specifications displace an inconsistent sample or model or general language of description.

(2) A sample from an existing bulk displaces inconsistent general language of description.

(3) Express warranties displace inconsistent implied warranties other than an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 688.007 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 688 / Section 688.007
688.007 Statute of limitations.
Status: in_force

An action for misappropriation must be brought within 3 years after the misappropriation is discovered or by the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. For the purposes of this section, a continuing misappropriation constitutes a single claim.

History: s. 7, ch. 88-254.
Fla. Stat. § 472.0366 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 472 / Section 472.0366
472.0366 Elevation certificates; requirements for surveyors and mappers.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Division” means the Division of Emergency Management established within the Executive Office of the Governor under s. 14.2016. (b) “Elevation certificate” means the certificate used to demonstrate the elevation of property which has been developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency pursuant to federal floodplain management regulation and which is completed by a surveyor and mapper.

(2) Beginning January 1, 2023, a surveyor and mapper shall, within 30 days after completion, submit to the division a digital copy of each elevation certificate that he or she completes as outlined on the division’s website. The copy must be unaltered, except that the surveyor and mapper may redact the name of the property owner. The copy need not be signed and sealed when submitted to the division; however, an original signed and sealed copy must be retained in the surveyor and mapper’s records as prescribed by rule of the board.

History: s. 2, ch. 2015-69; s. 8, ch. 2017-85; s. 6, ch. 2022-89.
Fla. Stat. § 468.1675 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part II / Section 468.1675
468.1675 Board headquarters.
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain its official headquarters in the City of Tallahassee.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 79-227; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 17, ch. 86-223; s. 61, ch. 91-137; s. 10, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 559.9235 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part X / Section 559.9235
559.9235 Reinstatement.
Status: in_force

(1) A lessee who fails to make timely rental payments has the right to reinstate the original rental-purchase agreement without losing any rights or options previously acquired under the rental-purchase agreement, if: (a) The lessee promptly surrenders the rental property to the lessor or its agent upon request; and (b) The lessee tenders the reinstatement fees within 60 days after the expiration of the last rental period for which the lessee made a timely payment.

(2) Before reinstating the rental-purchase agreement, a lessor may require a lessee to pay unpaid rental payments, including any rental renewal charges incurred, a reinstatement fee of not more than $5, and a delivery charge if redelivery of the rental property is necessary.

(3) If reinstatement occurs pursuant to this section, the lessor shall provide the lessee with the same personal property rented by the lessee prior to the reinstatement or with substitute personal property of comparable quality and condition. If substitute personal property is provided, the lessor must provide new disclosures to the lessee, including all of the information required by s. 559.9233.

History: s. 5, ch. 88-69.