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Fla. Stat. § 125.222 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part I / Section 125.222
125.222 Auxiliary county offices, court proceedings.
Status: in_force

All proceedings, except trial by jury, had in any of the several counties of this state in connection with any civil, equity or criminal action may be conducted in auxiliary county offices where such offices have been established and are maintained under authorization of law, provided adequate space and facilities are available therein and provided that the Official Records books be kept and maintained in the county offices at the county seat.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-331; s. 19, ch. 94-348.
Fla. Stat. § 817.29 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.29
817.29 Cheating.
Status: in_force

Whoever is convicted of any gross fraud or cheat at common law shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 54, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2475; GS 3344; RGS 5187; CGL 7290; s. 860, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 626.783 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part III / Section 626.783
626.783 “Ordinary-combination class insurer” defined.
Status: in_force

An “ordinary-combination class insurer” is an insurer writing ordinary class insurance and collecting premiums on existing industrial life insurance as defined by s. 627.502.

History: s. 287, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 243, 257, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 2021-104.
Fla. Stat. § 400.9685 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part VIII / Section 400.9685
400.9685 Administration of medication.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, part I of chapter 464, unlicensed direct care services staff who are providing services to clients in intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled, licensed pursuant to this part, may administer prescribed, prepackaged, premeasured medications under the general supervision of a registered nurse as provided in this section and applicable rules. Training required by this section and applicable rules must be conducted by a registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 464 or a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 458 or chapter 459.

(2) Each facility that allows unlicensed direct care service staff to administer medications pursuant to this section must: (a) Develop and implement policies and procedures that include a plan to ensure the safe handling, storage, and administration of prescription medication. (b) Maintain written evidence of the expressed and informed consent for each client. (c) Maintain a copy of the written prescription including the name of the medication, the dosage, and administration schedule. (d) Maintain documentation regarding the prescription including the name, dosage, and administration schedule, reason for prescription, and the termination date. (e) Maintain documentation of compliance with required training.

(3) Agency rules shall specify the following as it relates to the administration of medications by unlicensed staff: (a) Medications authorized and packaging required. (b) Acceptable methods of administration. (c) A definition of “general supervision.” (d) Minimum educational requirements of staff. (e) Criteria of required training and competency that must be demonstrated prior to the administration of medications by unlicensed staff including inservice training. (f) Requirements for safe handling, storage, and administration of medications.

History: s. 2, ch. 2003-57.
Fla. Stat. § 482.183 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 482 / Section 482.183
482.183 Limitations.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A person may not be charged with a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter more than 3 years after the date of the violation. (b) For the purpose of this subsection, a charge of violation is considered to have been made upon the issuance of a notice or citation by the department charging such violation.

(2) A person licensed or certified under this chapter who practices accepted pest control methods is immune from liability under s. 828.12.

(3) This chapter does not exempt a person from the rules, regulations, or orders of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

History: s. 2, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 387, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; ss. 47, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 5, ch. 2011-192; s. 11, ch. 2011-206.
Fla. Stat. § 559.21 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part III / Section 559.21
559.21 Regulation of sales.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not publish or conduct any sale of the type herein defined without a permit therefor. Such permit shall be issued by the tax collector, upon written application and verified by the person who, or by an officer of the corporation which intends to conduct such sale. Such application shall contain a description of the place where such sale is to be held, the nature of the occupancy, and whether by lease or sublease and the effective date of termination of such occupancy, the means to be employed in publishing such sale. Such application shall further contain, as part thereof, an itemized list of the goods, wares, and merchandise to be offered for sale.

(2) Upon receipt of such application and payment of the fee prescribed in s. 559.23, the tax collector shall examine the same, and may make such investigation as she or he may deem proper. The tax collector shall determine if the person or corporation that intends to conduct the sale owes any taxes with respect to the goods to be offered for sale. The tax collector may not issue a permit to such person or corporation until all delinquent taxes on such goods have been paid. If after such investigation she or he is satisfied as to the truth of the statements contained in such application, the tax collector may issue a license permitting the publication and conduct of such sale on the following terms: (a) The permit shall authorize the sale described in the application for a period of not more than 60 consecutive days, counting Sundays and legal holidays following the issuance thereof. (b) The permit shall authorize only the one type of sale described in the application at the location named therein. (c) The permit shall authorize only the sale of goods described in the inventory attached to the application. (d) Upon being issued a permit hereunder for a going-out-of-business sale, the permittee shall surrender to the tax collector all other business licenses she or he may hold at that time applicable to the location and goods covered by the application for a permit under this part, which license or licenses shall be transmitted by the tax collector to the licensing authority for cancellation. (e) Any permit herein provided for shall not be assignable or transferable.

History: s. 2, ch. 59-292; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 198, ch. 77-104; s. 1, ch. 93-82; s. 37, ch. 95-312; s. 811, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 641.418 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part II / Section 641.418
641.418 Examination of prepaid health clinic by the office.
Status: in_force

The office shall examine the affairs, transactions, accounts, business records, and assets of any prepaid health clinic as often as the office deems it expedient for the protection of the people of this state. Every clinic shall submit its books and records and take other appropriate action as may be necessary to facilitate an examination. However, medical records of individuals and records of physicians providing services under contracts to the clinic are not subject to audit, although such records may be subject to subpoena by court order upon a showing of good cause. For the purpose of examinations, the office may administer oaths to and examine the officers and agents of a clinic concerning its business and affairs. The expenses for the examination of each clinic by the office are subject to the same terms and conditions that apply to insurers under part II of chapter 624. In no event shall the expenses of all examinations exceed the maximum amount of $15,000 per year.

History: ss. 10, 11, ch. 84-313; s. 17, ch. 87-236; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1608, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 379.211 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.211
379.211 State Game Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

The funds resulting from the operation of the commission and from the administration of the laws and regulations pertaining to birds, game, fur-bearing animals, freshwater fish, reptiles, and amphibians, together with any other funds specifically provided for such purposes, shall constitute the State Game Trust Fund and shall be used by the commission as it shall deem fit, including the investment and reinvestment of the funds and the interest thereof, for the purpose of carrying out this section. The annual use fees deposited into the trust fund from the sale of the Largemouth Bass license plate may be expended for the purposes provided under s. 320.08058(17). The commission may not obligate itself beyond the current resources of the State Game Trust Fund unless specifically so authorized by the Legislature.

History: s. 13, ch. 13644, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17016, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(3); s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 14, ch. 2007-223; s. 78, ch. 2008-4; s. 20, ch. 2008-247; s. 4, ch. 2021-54.
Fla. Stat. § 379.501 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part VIII / Section 379.501
379.501 Aquatic weeds and plants; prohibitions; violations; penalties; intent.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not: (a) Violate this section or any provision of s. 369.20 or s. 369.22 related to aquatic weeds and plants; (b) Fail to obtain any permit required by s. 369.20 or s. 369.22 or by commission rule implementing s. 369.20 or s. 369.22, or violate or fail to comply with any rule, regulation, order, permit, or certification adopted or issued by the commission pursuant to s. 369.20 or s. 369.22; or (c) Knowingly make any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under s. 369.20 or s. 369.22, or falsify, tamper with, or knowingly render inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under s. 369.20 or s. 369.22 or by any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued under s. 369.20 or s. 369.22.

(2) Any person who violates any provision of subsection (1) is liable to the state for any damage caused to the aquatic weeds or plants and for civil penalties as provided in s. 379.502.

(3) Any person who willfully commits a violation of paragraph (1)(a) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each day during any portion of which such violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.

(4) Any person who commits a violation specified in paragraph (1)(a) due to reckless indifference or gross careless disregard commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(5) Any person who willfully commits a violation specified in paragraph (1)(b) or paragraph (1)(c) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(6) It is the intent of the Legislature that the civil penalties and criminal fines imposed by a court be of such an amount as to ensure immediate and continued compliance with this section.

(7) Penalties assessed pursuant to ss. 379.501-379.504 are in addition to any penalties assessed by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, the Department of Environmental Protection, or a water management district pursuant to chapter 253, chapter 373, or chapter 403.

History: s. 43, ch. 2009-86.
Fla. Stat. § 679.802 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part VIII / Section 679.802
679.802 Security interest perfected before effective date.
Status: in_force

(1) A security interest that is a perfected security interest immediately before July 1, 2013, is a perfected security interest under this chapter, as amended by ch. 2012-59, Laws of Florida, on July 1, 2013, if the applicable requirements for attachment and perfection under this chapter, as amended by ch. 2012-59, Laws of Florida, are satisfied without further action.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in s. 679.804, if a security interest is a perfected security interest immediately before July 1, 2013, but the applicable requirements for perfection under this chapter, as amended by ch. 2012-59, Laws of Florida, are not satisfied on July 1, 2013, the security interest remains perfected thereafter only if the applicable requirements for perfection under this chapter, as amended by ch. 2012-59, Laws of Florida, are satisfied no later than July 1, 2014.

History: ss. 17, 19, ch. 2012-59.
Fla. Stat. § 657.031 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 657 / Section 657.031
657.031 Powers.
Status: in_force

(1) When not in direct conflict with or superseded by specific provisions of the financial institutions codes, the general powers authorized to corporations in s. 607.0302 extend to credit unions formed under this chapter. This section shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes stated herein.

(2) Except as provided in s. 607.0304 or specific provisions of the financial institutions codes, the validity of a credit union’s action, including, but not limited to, any conveyance, transfer, or encumbrance of real or personal property to or by a credit union, may not be challenged on the ground that the credit union lacks or lacked power to act.

(3) A credit union formed under this chapter shall operate as a financial institution, consistent with the provisions of chapter 655 and this chapter, and may exercise such incidental powers as are necessary or required to effectively carry out the purposes for which the credit union was organized, provided the exercise of powers is approved by rule or order of the commission or office.

History: ss. 1, 6, ch. 80-258; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 46, ch. 82-214; ss. 13, 58, ch. 85-82; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 88, ch. 92-303; s. 1747, ch. 2003-261; s. 145, ch. 2004-5; s. 18, ch. 2005-181.
Fla. Stat. § 509.2112 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 509 / Part I / Section 509.2112
509.2112 Public lodging establishments three stories or more in height; inspection rules.
Status: in_force

The Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation is directed to provide rules to require that:

(1) Every public lodging establishment that is three stories or more in height in the state file a certificate stating that any and all balconies, platforms, stairways, and railways have been inspected by a person competent to conduct such inspections and are safe, secure, and free of defects.

(2) The information required under subsection (1) be filed commencing January 1, 1991, and every 3 years thereafter, with the Division of Hotels and Restaurants and the applicable county or municipal authority responsible for building and zoning permits.

(3) If a public lodging establishment that is three or more stories in height fails to file the information required in subsection (1), the Division of Hotels and Restaurants shall impose administrative sanctions pursuant to s. 509.261.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-242; s. 7, ch. 91-40; s. 15, ch. 91-201; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 203, ch. 94-218.
Fla. Stat. § 627.7831 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XIII / Section 627.7831
627.7831 Commitments; charges; collection.
Status: in_force

(1) When a title insurance commitment to insure a title or risk is issued at the request of the insured or the insured’s representative, agent, or agency, a portion of the premium must be charged for the commitment when issued. The portion of the premium charged for the commitment must be credited to the premium due upon issuance of the title insurance policy.

(2) The amount charged under subsection (1) must be collected no later than the date of the closing or 12 months after the date of the commitment, whichever occurs earlier, or another date agreed to in writing at the time of issuance of the commitment.

(3) This section does not apply to a transaction involving a residential property.

History: s. 97, ch. 92-318; s. 14, ch. 99-286.
Fla. Stat. § 669.704 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 669 / Part II / Section 669.704
669.704 Effectiveness of actions taken before effective date.
Status: in_force

(1) If action, other than the filing of a financing statement, is taken before July 1, 2025, and the action would have resulted in perfection of the security interest had the security interest become enforceable before July 1, 2025, the action is effective to perfect a security interest that attaches under this part before the adjustment date. An attached security interest becomes unperfected on the adjustment date unless the security interest becomes a perfected security interest under this part before the adjustment date.

(2) The filing of a financing statement before July 1, 2025, is effective to perfect a security interest on July 1, 2025, to the extent the filing would satisfy the requirements for perfection under this part.

(3) Action taken before July 1, 2025, is sufficient for the enforceability of a security interest as of July 1, 2025, if the action satisfies the requirements for enforceability under this part.

History: s. 17, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 373.0691 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.0691
373.0691 Transfer of areas.
Status: in_force

(1) At the time of change of boundaries of the respective districts under s. 373.069(3), 1976 Supplement to Florida Statutes 1975, all contractual obligations with respect to an area being transferred to another district shall be assumed by the district receiving such area; all real property interests owned by a district within an area to be transferred shall be conveyed to the district receiving such area; and all equipment, vehicles, other personal property, and records owned, located, and used by a district solely within an area being transferred shall be delivered to the district receiving such area. However, if an area is transferred from a district with a contractual obligation to the United States of America for the operation and maintenance of works within such area, then the deliveries and conveyances required in this section shall be deferred until the United States has approved the assumption of the contractual obligations by the receiving district.

(2) Effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2003, that portion of Polk County formerly within the St. Johns River Water Management District as set forth in s. 373.069 is transferred to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. With respect to the area transferred and at the time of change of boundaries, all contractual obligations of the St. Johns River Water Management District, all real property interests owned by the St. Johns River Water Management District, all regulatory responsibilities of the St. Johns River Water Management District, all equipment and other personal property used solely by the St. Johns River Water Management District in that area, and all records of the St. Johns River Water Management District shall be transferred and delivered to the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

(3) The change of boundaries shall not affect the continuing authority, obligations, and commitments of the water management districts, except as set forth in this section.

History: s. 2, ch. 76-243; s. 165, ch. 99-13; s. 15, ch. 2003-265.
Fla. Stat. § 506.518 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 506 / Section 506.518
506.518 Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of ss. 506.501-506.519 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 83-262; s. 10, ch. 87-80; s. 126, ch. 91-224.
Fla. Stat. § 295.125 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 295 / Section 295.125
295.125 Preference for admission to career training.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature through enactment of this section to assist returning veterans of the Southeast Asian conflict to train themselves for a civilian future. Although the provisions of this section apply only to state-supported career center facilities and programs, it is the further intent of the Legislature to encourage privately supported career centers to join with the state in assisting our returning veterans by providing preferences for them in admission procedures and standards.

(2) In determining order of admission or acceptance for students, every career center or career program that receives state funding or support shall give preference as provided in subsection (3) to a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the Vietnam War, as defined in s. 1.01(14), and who has been separated therefrom under honorable conditions, if such person’s enrollment is directly related to his or her present employment or to his or her securing employment.

(3) The name of each person qualified for preference under the provisions of subsection (2) shall be placed on the waiting list for acceptance or admission, if any, in a position which would reflect the same order of preference as if the person had been placed on the waiting list 36 months previously or on the day he or she entered the Armed Forces of the United States, whichever is later.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-210; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 1, ch. 77-214; s. 17, ch. 84-114; s. 22, ch. 95-143; s. 252, ch. 95-148; s. 27, ch. 2004-357; s. 2, ch. 2014-63.
Fla. Stat. § 947.19 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.19
947.19 Terms of parole.
Status: in_force

(1) The commission, upon authorizing an effective parole release date, shall specify in writing the terms and conditions of the parole, a certified copy of which shall be given to the parolee.

(2) A parolee may, within 120 days of receipt of the certified copy of the terms and conditions of parole, request that the commission modify the terms and conditions of parole; the parolee must specify in writing the reasons for requesting such modifications.

(3) A panel of no fewer than two commissioners appointed by the chair shall consider requests for review of the terms and conditions of parole, render a written decision to continue or to modify the terms and conditions of parole, specifying the reasons therefor, and inform the parolee of the decision in writing within 30 days of the date of receipt of request for review. Such panel shall not include those commissioners who authorized the original conditions of parole.

(4) During any period of requested review of terms and conditions of parole, the parolee shall be subject to the authorized terms and conditions of parole until such time according to the provisions of this section a decision is made to continue or modify the terms and conditions of parole.

History: s. 15, ch. 20519, 1941; am. s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 17, ch. 78-417; s. 10, ch. 79-42; s. 15, ch. 82-171; s. 34, ch. 83-131; s. 37, ch. 86-183; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; s. 20, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 1678, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 159.709 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part V / Section 159.709
159.709 Powers of ss. 159.701-159.7095 supplemental.
Status: in_force

The powers conferred by ss. 159.701-159.7095 shall be in addition and supplementary to existing powers and statutes, and these sections shall not be construed as repealing any of the provisions of any other law, general or local.

History: s. 4, ch. 79-101.