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Fla. Stat. § 713.60 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 713 / Part II / Section 713.60
713.60 Liens for labor on or for vessels.
Status: in_force

In favor of any person performing for himself or herself or others, any labor, or furnishing any materials or supplies for use in the construction of any vessel or watercraft; and in favor of any person performing for himself or herself or others, any labor or service of any kind, on, to or for the use or benefit of a vessel or watercraft, including masters, mates and members of the crew and persons loading or unloading the vessel or putting in or taking out ballast; upon such vessel or watercraft, whether partially or completely constructed and whether launched or on land, her tackle, apparel and furniture.

History: s. 1, ch. 3612, 1885; RS 1734; GS 2200; s. 10, ch. 7838, 1919; RGS 3507; CGL 5368; s. 36, ch. 67-254; s. 824, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 298.19 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.19
298.19 Appointment and duties of superintendent of plant and operations and overseers.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of preserving any ditch, drain, dike, levee or other work constructed or erected under the provisions of this chapter and for the taking care and the operation of the equipment owned by said district and the maintenance of the canals and other works of said district, including the removal of obstructions from the same, and such other duties as may be prescribed by said board, the board of supervisors may employ a superintendent of plant and operations who shall have charge and supervision of the works of the district after the construction of the same, and said board also may employ or appoint an overseer or overseers who shall hold their positions at the will of the board, and who shall assist said superintendent in the performance of the work aforesaid.

History: s. 40, ch. 6458, 1913; RGS 1137; s. 1, ch. 9129, 1923; CGL 1492.
Fla. Stat. § 1013.67 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1013 / Part IV / Section 1013.67
1013.67 Commissioner to provide for encumbrances of funds.
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Education shall provide for timely encumbrances of funds for duly authorized projects. Encumbrances may include proceeds to be received under a resolution approved by the State Board of Education authorizing the issuance of 1997 school capital outlay bonds pursuant to s. 11(d), Art. VII of the State Constitution, s. 1013.70, and other applicable law.

History: s. 864, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 736.0601 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part VI / Section 736.0601
736.0601 Capacity of settlor of revocable trust.
Status: in_force

The capacity required to create, amend, revoke, or add property to a revocable trust, or to direct the actions of the trustee of a revocable trust, is the same as that required to make a will.

History: s. 6, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 335.199 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 335 / Section 335.199
335.199 Transportation projects modifying access to adjacent property.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Department of Transportation proposes any project on the State Highway System which will divide a state highway, erect median barriers modifying currently available vehicle turning movements, or have the effect of closing or modifying an existing access to an abutting property owner, the department shall notify all affected property owners, municipalities, and counties at least 180 days before the design phase of the project is completed. The department’s notice shall provide a written explanation regarding the need for the project and indicate that all affected parties will be given an opportunity to provide comments to the department regarding potential impacts of the change.

(2)(a) If the project is within the boundaries of a municipality, the notification shall be issued in writing to the chief elected official of the municipality. If the project is in the unincorporated area of a county, the notification shall be issued in writing to the chief elected official of the county. (b) The department must also consult with the applicable local government on its final design proposal if the department intends to divide a state highway, erect median barriers, or close or modify existing access to abutting commercial business properties. The local government may present the department with alternatives that relieve impacts to such business properties.

(3) The department shall hold at least one public meeting before completing the design phase of the project in the jurisdiction where the project is located and receive public input to determine how the project will affect access to businesses and the potential economic impact of the project on the local business community.

(4) The department must review all comments from the public meeting and take the comments and any alternatives presented by a local government under subsection (2) into consideration in the final design of the highway project.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 2010-281; SJR 10-A, 2010 Special Session A; s. 12, ch. 2021-186.
Fla. Stat. § 316.228 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.228
316.228 Lamps or flags on projecting load.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear 4 feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times specified in s. 316.217, two red lamps visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear, two red reflectors visible at night from all distances within 600 feet to 100 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlamps and located so as to indicate maximum width, and on each side one red lamp visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the side and located so as to indicate maximum overhang. There shall be displayed at all other times on any vehicle having a load which extends beyond its sides or more than 4 feet beyond its rear, red flags, not less than 18 inches square, marking the extremities of such load, at each point where a lamp would otherwise be required by this section. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

(2) Any commercial motor vehicle or trailer transporting a load of unprocessed logs or pulpwood, which load extends more than 4 feet beyond the rear of the body or bed of such vehicle, must have securely fixed as close as practical to the end of any such projection one amber strobe-type lamp equipped with a multidirectional type lens so mounted as to be visible from the rear and both sides of the projecting load. If the mounting of one strobe lamp cannot be accomplished so that it is visible from the rear and both sides of the projecting load, multiple strobe lights must be used to meet the visibility requirements of this subsection. The strobe lamp must flash at a rate of at least 60 flashes per minute and must be plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the rear and sides of the projecting load at any time of the day or night. The lamp must be operating at any time of the day or night when the vehicle is operated on any highway or parked on the shoulder or immediately adjacent to the traveled portion of any public roadway. The projecting load must also be marked with a red flag as described in subsection (1).

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 179, ch. 99-248; s. 11, ch. 2000-313; s. 3, ch. 2001-196; s. 6, ch. 2001-279; s. 3, ch. 2015-163.
Fla. Stat. § 631.392 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.392
631.392 Immunity.
Status: in_force

There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, the Chief Financial Officer, the department, the office, or any of their employees or agents for any action taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this chapter.

History: ss. 42, 66, ch. 88-166; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1350, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 250.45 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.45
250.45 Military uniform discriminated against; penalty.
Status: in_force

Any proprietor, manager, or employee of any theater or other public place of entertainment or amusement within this state who discriminates against any person lawfully wearing the uniform of any branch of the military or naval service of the United States or of the state, because of that uniform, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 60, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 8127; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 148, ch. 71-136; s. 41, ch. 2003-68.
Fla. Stat. § 339.05 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 339 / Section 339.05
339.05 Assent to federal aid given.
Status: in_force

The state hereby assents to the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 11, 1916, known as the Federal Aid Law, which Act of Congress is entitled “An act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in the construction of rural post roads and for other purposes,” and assents to all subsequent amendments to such Act of Congress and any other act heretofore passed or that may be hereafter passed providing for federal aid to the states for the construction of highways and other related projects. The department is authorized to make application for the advancement of federal funds and to make all contracts and do all things necessary to cooperate with the United States Government in the construction of roads under the provisions of such Acts of Congress and all amendments thereto.

History: s. 136, ch. 29965, 1955; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 204, ch. 84-309.
Fla. Stat. § 607.11922 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.11922
607.11922 Articles of domestication; effectiveness.
Status: in_force

(1) Articles of domestication must be signed by the domesticating corporation after: (a) A plan of domestication of a domestic corporation has been adopted and approved as required by this chapter; or (b) A foreign corporation that is the domesticating corporation has approved a domestication as required by the applicable provisions of this chapter and under the foreign corporation’s organic law.

(2) Articles of domestication must set forth: (a) The name of the domesticating corporation and its jurisdiction of formation; (b) The name and jurisdiction of formation of the domesticated corporation; and (c)1. If the domesticating corporation is a domestic corporation, a statement that the plan of domestication was approved in accordance with this chapter; or 2. If the domesticating corporation is a foreign corporation, a statement that the domestication was approved in accordance with its organic law.

(3) If the domesticated corporation is to be a domestic corporation, articles of incorporation of the domesticated corporation that satisfy the requirements of s. 607.0202 must be attached to the articles of domestication. Provisions that would not be required to be included in restated articles of incorporation may be omitted from the articles of incorporation attached to the articles of domestication.

(4) The articles of domestication shall be delivered to the department for filing and shall take effect at the effective date determined in accordance with s. 607.0123.

(5)(a) If the domesticated corporation is a domestic corporation, the domestication becomes effective when the articles of domestication are effective. (b) If the domesticated corporation is a foreign corporation, the domestication becomes effective on the later of the date and time provided by the organic law of the domesticated corporation or when the articles of domestication are effective.

(6) If the domesticating corporation is a foreign corporation that is qualified to transact business in this state under ss. 607.1501-607.1532, its certificate of authority is automatically canceled when the domestication becomes effective.

(7) A copy of the articles of domestication, certified by the department, may be filed in the official records of any county in this state in which the domesticating eligible entity holds an interest in real property.

History: s. 150, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 466.026 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 466 / Section 466.026
466.026 Prohibitions; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084: (a) Practicing dentistry or dental hygiene unless the person has an appropriate, active license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter. (b) Using or attempting to use a license issued pursuant to this chapter which license has been suspended or revoked. (c) Knowingly employing any person to perform duties outside the scope allowed such person under this chapter or the rules of the board. (d) Giving false or forged evidence to the department or board for the purpose of obtaining a license. (e) Selling or offering to sell a diploma conferring a degree from a dental college or dental hygiene school or college, or a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or procuring such diploma or license with intent that it shall be used as evidence of that which the document stands for, by a person other than the one upon whom it was conferred or to whom it was granted.

(2) Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083: (a) Using the name or title “dentist,” the letters “D.D.S.” or “D.M.D.”, or any other words, letters, title, or descriptive matter which in any way represents a person as being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or operate for any disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the teeth or jaws or oral-maxillofacial region unless the person has an active dentist’s license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter. (b) Using the name “dental hygienist” or the initials “R.D.H.” or otherwise holding herself or himself out as an actively licensed dental hygienist or implying to any patient or consumer that she or he is an actively licensed dental hygienist unless that person has an active dental hygienist’s license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter. (c) Presenting as her or his own the license of another. (d) Knowingly concealing information relative to violations of this chapter. (e) Performing any services as a dental assistant as defined herein, except in the office of a licensed dentist, unless authorized by this chapter or by rule of the board.

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 17, 23, 24, ch. 86-291; s. 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 94, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 261, ch. 97-103; s. 56, ch. 2000-318.
Fla. Stat. § 670.108 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 670 / Part I / Section 670.108
670.108 Relationship to Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), this chapter does not apply to a funds transfer any part of which is governed by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act of 1978 (Title XX, Pub. L. No. 95-630, 92 Stat. 3728, 15 U.S.C. ss. 1693 et seq.), as amended from time to time.

(2) This chapter applies to a funds transfer that is a remittance transfer as defined in the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 1693o-1, as amended from time to time, unless the remittance transfer is an electronic fund transfer as defined in the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, 15 U.S.C s. 1693a, as amended from time to time.

(3) If there is an inconsistency between a funds transfer under this chapter and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act governs the inconsistency.

History: s. 1, ch. 91-70; s. 3, ch. 2016-53.
Fla. Stat. § 768.0415 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part I / Section 768.0415
768.0415 Liability for injury to parent.
Status: in_force

A person who, through negligence, causes significant permanent injury to the natural or adoptive parent of an unmarried dependent resulting in a permanent total disability shall be liable to the dependent for damages, including damages for permanent loss of services, comfort, companionship, and society. This section shall apply to acts of negligence occurring on or after October 1, 1988.

History: s. 1, ch. 88-173.
Fla. Stat. § 627.646 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.646
627.646 Conversion on termination of eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) Every health insurance policy providing hospital or medical expense coverage hereafter delivered or issued for delivery in this state or under which benefits are altered, modified, or amended shall contain a provision that, if the insurance on a person covered under the policy ceases because of the termination of such person’s eligibility for coverage prior to his or her becoming eligible for Medicare or Medicaid benefits, then such person shall be entitled to have issued to him or her by the insurer, without evidence of insurability, a policy of health insurance, either individual or family, whichever is appropriate, provided application for the policy is made and the first premium is paid to the insurer within 31 days after such termination, and provided further that: (a) The coverage under the policy shall be in an amount equal to or, at the option of the insured, less than the amount of health insurance which ceases because of such termination. (b) The premium on the policy shall be at the insurer’s then customary rate applicable to such policies, to the class of risk to which such person then belongs, and to his or her age attained on the effective date of the policy. (c) The policy of health insurance will not result in overinsurance on the basis of the company underwriting standards at the time of issue. (d) The policy of health insurance may be reduced by the amount of any benefits paid for the same injury or same sickness under the prior policy. (e) The policy of health insurance may exclude any condition excluded by the prior policy.

(2) An insurer shall offer maternity benefits and dental benefits if those benefits were provided in the policy.

(3) The provisions of this section shall be effectuated in such a way as to result in continuous coverage during the 31-day period for such insured.

(4) This section does not apply to disability income, Medicare supplement, accident only, hospital indemnity, specified disease, limited benefit, nonconventional, or excess policies.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-385; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 495, 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; ss. 60, 79, ch. 82-386; s. 3, ch. 90-249; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 345, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1431 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1431
617.1431 Procedure for judicial dissolution.
Status: in_force

(1) Venue for a proceeding brought under s. 617.1430 lies in the circuit court of the county where the corporation’s principal office is or was last located, as shown by the records of the Department of State, or, if none in this state, where its registered office is or was last located.

(2) It is not necessary to make members parties to a proceeding to dissolve a corporation unless relief is sought against them individually.

(3) A court in a proceeding brought to dissolve a corporation may issue injunctions, appoint a receiver or custodian pendente lite with all powers and duties the court directs, take other action required to preserve the corporate assets wherever located, and carry on the affairs of the corporation until a full hearing can be held.

History: s. 87, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 180.01 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.01
180.01 Definition of term “municipality.”
Status: in_force

The term “municipality,” as used in this chapter, shall mean any city, town, or village duly incorporated under the laws of the state.

History: s. 1, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(6).
Fla. Stat. § 15.09 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 15 / Section 15.09
15.09 Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The fees, except as provided by law, to be collected by the Department of State, are: (a) For providing a certificate with seal, $8.75; however, no fee shall be charged for providing a certificate with seal to any officer appointed to an office requiring Senate confirmation. (b) For furnishing statistical information and for copying any document not mentioned, $1 per page or fraction thereof.

(2) The department may in its discretion establish a reasonable fee for filing or copying any document or instrument not mentioned herein or provided for in other laws.

(3) All fees arising from certificates of election or appointment to office and from commissions to officers shall be paid to the Chief Financial Officer for deposit in the General Revenue Fund.

(4) All funds collected by the Division of Corporations of the department shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 2089, 1877; RS 80; GS 81; RGS 96; CGL 118; s. 6, ch. 28086, 1953; s. 2, ch. 29841, 1955; s. 1, ch. 69-292; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 71-114; s. 22, ch. 76-209; s. 4, ch. 81-260; s. 3, ch. 83-217; s. 1, ch. 84-147; s. 55, ch. 90-132; s. 2, ch. 90-267; s. 11, ch. 95-430; s. 22, ch. 96-420; s. 24, ch. 97-153; ss. 30, 38, ch. 98-46; s. 21, ch. 99-218; ss. 39, 53, ch. 99-228; s. 6, ch. 2000-118; s. 10, ch. 2003-261; s. 2, ch. 2003-401; s. 1, ch. 2008-141.