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Fla. Stat. § 479.155 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 479 / Part I / Section 479.155
479.155 Local outdoor advertising or sign ordinances.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to supersede the rights and powers of counties and municipalities to enact outdoor advertising or sign ordinances.

History: s. 4, ch. 78-138; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 25, 26, ch. 84-227; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 402.185 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.185
402.185 Productivity enhancing technology.
Status: in_force

In accordance with the provisions of chapter 216, 20 percent of any unobligated General Revenue Fund or any trust fund appropriation for salaries and benefits, expenses, other personal services, operating capital outlay, and special categories remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall be available to the Department of Children and Families for purchases of productivity-enhancing technology, to improve existing services, and for community services initiatives. Funds used for such purposes may be certified forward.

History: s. 21, ch. 96-403; s. 74, ch. 2000-139; s. 138, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 161.58 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part III / Section 161.58
161.58 Vehicular traffic on coastal beaches.
Status: in_force

(1) Vehicular traffic, except that which is necessary for cleanup, repair, or public safety, and except for traffic upon authorized local or state dune crossovers, is prohibited on the dunes or native stabilizing vegetation of the dune system of coastal beaches. Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person driving any vehicle on, over, or across any dune or native stabilizing vegetation of the dune system shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) Vehicular traffic, except that which is necessary for cleanup, repair, or public safety; for removal of rental equipment using off-highway vehicles as defined in s. 317.0003, as authorized by the governing body having jurisdiction of the coastal property through formal agreement; or for the purpose of maintaining existing licensed and permitted traditional commercial fishing activities or existing authorized public accessways, is prohibited on coastal beaches except where a local government with jurisdiction over a coastal beach or portions of a coastal beach has: (a) Authorized such traffic, by at least a three-fifths vote of its governing body, on all or portions of the beaches under its jurisdiction prior to the effective date of this act; and (b) Determined, by October 1, 1989, in accordance with the rules of the department, that less than 50 percent of the peak user demand for off-beach parking is available. However, the requirements and department rulemaking authority provided in this paragraph shall not apply to counties that have adopted, prior to January 1, 1988, unified countywide beach regulations pursuant to a county home rule charter.

(3) A local government authorizing such vehicular traffic on all or portions of its beaches pursuant to subsection (2) may later prohibit, by a vote of at least three-fifths of its governing body, such vehicular traffic on all or portions of the beaches under its jurisdiction. Any such local government shall be authorized by a three-fifths vote of its governing body to charge a reasonable fee for vehicular traffic access. The revenues from any such fees shall be used only for beach maintenance; beach-related traffic management and parking; beach-related law enforcement and liability insurance; or beach-related sanitation, lifeguard, or other staff purposes. Except where authorized by the local government, any person driving any vehicle on, over, or across the beach shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 36, ch. 85-55; s. 5, ch. 86-191; s. 23, ch. 87-224; s. 2, ch. 88-106; s. 2, ch. 89-249; s. 1, ch. 2025-149.
Fla. Stat. § 624.25 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part I / Section 624.25
624.25 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Status: in_force

A provision of the Florida Insurance Code, or rule adopted pursuant to the code, applies unless such provision or rule prevents the application of a provision of PPACA. As used in this section, the term “PPACA” has the same meaning as provided in s. 627.402.

History: s. 1, ch. 2013-101.
Fla. Stat. § 250.341 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.341
250.341 Cancellation of health insurance.
Status: in_force

(1) Any health insurance policy, certificate, or evidence of health coverage which provides coverage to a member of the Florida National Guard, or a member of any branch of the United States military reserves who is a resident of this state, called to active duty or state active duty, must: (a) Continue all coverages that were in effect for the person, or the person’s dependents covered by the same policy, at the premium in effect for all insured under the same contract, unless the employee or insured requests coverage changes that might alter the premium he or she was paying prior to such activation during the time he or she serves on active duty. (b) Reinstate the coverage for any such person who elects not to continue it while on active duty or state active duty, at the person’s request upon return from active duty or state active duty, without a waiting period or disqualification for any condition that existed at the time he or she was called to active duty or state active duty. Such reinstatement must be requested within 30 days after returning to work with the same employer or within 60 days if the policy is an individual policy.

(2) Any coverage available to the insured employee’s dependent under any insurance sponsored by the Department of Defense must be considered in the payment of any benefits.

(3) The employee or other appropriate military authority must notify his or her employer of his or her reserve or National Guard status and the employee’s intent to invoke the provisions of subsection (1) prior to leaving his or her employer to report for active duty or state active duty. Prior notice to the employer is not required if such notice is precluded by military necessity or if such notice is impossible or unreasonable.

(4) This section does not require an employee group health insurance policy to provide coverage to a person serving on state active duty.

History: s. 1, ch. 91-38; s. 110, ch. 95-148; s. 30, ch. 2003-68.
Fla. Stat. § 375.021 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 375 / Section 375.021
375.021 Comprehensive multipurpose outdoor recreation plan.
Status: in_force

(1) The department is given the responsibility, authority, and power to develop and execute a comprehensive multipurpose outdoor recreation plan for this state with the cooperation of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Department of Transportation, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Commerce, and the water management districts.

(2) The purpose of the plan is to document recreational supply and demand, describe current recreational opportunities, estimate the need for additional recreational opportunities, and propose means for meeting identified needs. The plan shall describe statewide recreational needs, opportunities, and potential opportunities.

(3) The outdoor recreation plan shall be kept current through continual reevaluation and revision. Each agency named in subsection (1) must submit data to the Department of Environmental Protection periodically, upon request, relative to recreational opportunities supplied by that agency, potential recreational opportunities which could be provided by the agency, and any other relevant recreational statistics that the agency may possess. The agencies shall meet periodically at the request of the Department of Environmental Protection to discuss recreational issues.

(4) The Department of Environmental Protection may contract with the Government of the United States, or any agency or instrumentality thereof; or with the state or any county, municipality, district authority, or political subdivision; or with any private corporation, partnership, association, or person providing for or relating to the development of outdoor recreation or conservation in accomplishing the purposes of this act. The department may receive and accept from any federal agency, state agency, or other public body grants or loans for or in aid of the purposes of this act; and the department may receive and accept aid, contributions, or loans from any other source of money, property, labor, or other things of value to be held, used, and applied only for the purpose for which such aid, grants, or loans were made. Without limiting or modifying any of the powers and authority of the department, but specifically as an addition thereto, the department is expressly authorized to participate in the land and water conservation fund program, established by and pursuant to Pub. L. No. 88-578, as it may be amended from time to time.

History: s. 2, ch. 63-36; ss. 1, 2, ch. 67-351; s. 5, ch. 67-461; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 136, ch. 71-377; s. 107, ch. 73-333; s. 2, ch. 80-356; s. 32, ch. 81-167; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 5, ch. 82-152; s. 32, ch. 83-55; s. 5, ch. 83-114; s. 2, ch. 83-265; s. 64, ch. 86-163; ss. 9, 16, ch. 89-116; s. 282, ch. 94-356; s. 193, ch. 99-245; s. 10, ch. 2001-62; s. 251, ch. 2011-142; s. 116, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 378.503 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 378 / Part III / Section 378.503
378.503 Limestone reclamation performance standards.
Status: in_force

(1) All reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time.

(2) Reclamation activities shall be consistent with all applicable local government ordinances at least as stringent as the criteria and standards contained in this section.

(3) Reclamation shall achieve the stormwater, drainage, wetlands, and other surface and ground water management requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection and the appropriate water management district.

(4) Provisions for safety to persons, wildlife, and adjoining property must be provided.

(5) The operator shall use best management practices to minimize erosion.

(6) Reclamation shall include revegetation, with species native to the area, of littoral zones and upland areas, except that revegetation shall not be required in those areas where revegetation is impractical or not in accordance with good land management practices.

(7) Resource extraction which results in a water body shall provide one of the following shoreline treatments: (a) A littoral shelf not less than 18 feet in width with a berm on the waterward side. (b) A straight slope not steeper than 1 vertical to 3 horizontal, and extending downward from average water level to 6 feet below the average water level. (c) Where a sheer wall results, then in lieu of a shoreline treatment, access shall be controlled by the use of berms, fences, or other restrictive methods, all of which shall be used in conjunction with a transition shelf of at least 10 feet in width. (d) Slope requirements of the United States Army Corps of Engineers or the department under part IV of chapter 373. (e) The secretary may allow other shoreline treatments to achieve appropriate safety and environmental considerations.

(8) Where a dry sheer wall results, access shall be controlled by the use of berms, fences, or other restrictive methods, all of which shall be used in conjunction with a transition shelf of at least 10 feet in width.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 334, ch. 94-356; s. 6, ch. 2007-191.
Fla. Stat. § 88.7081 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part VII / Section 88.7081
88.7081 Recognition and enforcement of convention support order.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a registered convention support order.

(2) The following grounds are the only grounds on which a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of a registered convention support order: (a) Recognition and enforcement of the order is manifestly incompatible with public policy, including the failure of the issuing tribunal to observe minimum standards of due process, which include notice and an opportunity to be heard; (b) The issuing tribunal lacked personal jurisdiction consistent with s. 88.2011; (c) The order is not enforceable in the issuing country; (d) The order was obtained by fraud in connection with a matter of procedure; (e) A record transmitted in accordance with s. 88.7061 lacks authenticity or integrity; (f) A proceeding between the same parties and having the same purpose is pending before a tribunal of this state and that proceeding was the first to be filed; (g) The order is incompatible with a more recent support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose if the more recent support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this act in this state; (h) Payment, to the extent alleged arrears have been paid in whole or in part; (i) In a case in which the respondent neither appeared nor was represented in the proceeding in the issuing foreign country: 1. If the law of that country provides for prior notice of proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard; or 2. If the law of that country does not provide for prior notice of the proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal; or (j) The order was made in violation of s. 88.7111.

(3) If a tribunal of this state does not recognize a convention support order under paragraph (2)(b), paragraph (2)(d), paragraph (2)(f), or paragraph (2)(i): (a) The tribunal may not dismiss the proceeding without allowing a reasonable time for a party to request the establishment of a new convention support order; and (b) The Department of Revenue shall take all appropriate measures to request a child support order for the obligee if the application for recognition and enforcement was received under s. 88.7041.

History: s. 66, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 627.0655 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.0655
627.0655 Policyholder loss or expense-related premium discounts.
Status: in_force

An insurer or person authorized to engage in the business of insurance in this state may include, in the premium charged an insured for any policy, contract, or certificate of insurance, a discount based on the fact that another policy, contract, or certificate of any type has been purchased by the insured from:

(1) The same insurer or insurer group, or another insurer under a joint marketing agreement;

(2) The Citizens Property Insurance Corporation created under s. 627.351(6), if the same insurance agent is servicing both policies;

(3) An insurer that has removed the policy from the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation or issued a policy pursuant to the clearinghouse program under s. 627.3518, if the same insurance agent is servicing both policies; or

(4) An insurer, if the same insurance agent is servicing the policies.

History: s. 20, ch. 2007-1; s. 10, ch. 2007-90; s. 19, ch. 2008-66; s. 12, ch. 2019-108.
Fla. Stat. § 175.131 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 175 / Section 175.131
175.131 Funds received by municipality or special fire control district; deposit in firefighters’ pension trust fund.
Status: in_force

For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter, all state and other funds received by any municipality or special fire control district under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited by such municipality or special fire control district immediately, and under no circumstances more than 5 days after receipt, with the board of trustees. In lieu thereof, the municipality or special fire control district may provide authorization to the division for the direct payment of the premium tax to the board of trustees. The board shall deposit such moneys in the Firefighters’ Pension Trust Fund immediately, and under no circumstances more than 5 days after receipt. Employee contributions, however, which are withheld by the employer on behalf of an employee member shall be deposited immediately after each pay period with the board of trustees of the firefighters’ pension trust fund. Employer contributions shall be deposited at least quarterly.

History: s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 8, ch. 81-168; s. 8, ch. 86-41; s. 23, ch. 93-193; s. 12, ch. 99-1.
Fla. Stat. § 101.56064 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.56064
101.56064 Application for federal funds under ch. 2002-281.
Status: in_force

The state may apply for all available federal funds to be used to pay for the costs associated with this act.

History: s. 21, ch. 2002-281.
Fla. Stat. § 90.508 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 90 / Section 90.508
90.508 Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to claim privilege.
Status: in_force

Evidence of a statement or other disclosure of privileged matter is inadmissible against the holder of the privilege if the statement or disclosure was compelled erroneously by the court or made without opportunity to claim the privilege.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; s. 22, ch. 78-361; s. 1, ch. 78-379.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1507 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1507
607.1507 Registered office and registered agent of foreign corporation.
Status: in_force

(1) Each foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state shall designate and continuously maintain in this state: (a) A registered office, which may be the same as its place of business in this state; and (b) A registered agent, which must be: 1. An individual who resides in this state and whose business address is identical to the address of the registered office; 2. A domestic entity that is an authorized entity and whose business address is identical to the address of the registered office; or 3. Another foreign entity authorized to transact business in this state which is an authorized entity and whose business address is identical to the address of the registered office.

(2) This section does not apply to corporations that are required by law to designate the Chief Financial Officer as their attorney for service of process, associations subject to the provisions of chapter 665, and banks and trust companies subject to the financial institutions codes.

(3) Each initial registered agent, and each successor registered agent that is appointed, shall file a statement in writing with the department, in the form and manner prescribed by the department, accepting the appointment as a registered agent while simultaneously being designated as the registered agent. The statement of acceptance must provide that the registered agent is familiar with, and accepts, the obligations of that position.

(4) The duties of a registered agent are as follows: (a) To forward to the foreign corporation at the address most recently supplied to the registered agent by the foreign corporation, a process, notice, or demand pertaining to the foreign corporation which is served on or received by the registered agent; and (b) If the registered agent resigns, to provide the notice required under s. 607.1509 to the foreign corporation at the address most recently supplied to the registered agent by the foreign corporation.

(5) The department shall maintain an accurate record of the registered agents and registered offices for service of process and shall promptly furnish any information disclosed thereby upon request and payment of the required fee.

(6) A foreign corporation may not prosecute or maintain any action in a court in this state until the foreign corporation complies with the provisions of this section, pays to the department the amounts required by this chapter, and, to the extent ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction, pays to the department a penalty of $5 for each day it has failed to so comply or $500, whichever is less.

(7) A court may stay a proceeding commenced by a foreign corporation until the corporation complies with this section.

History: s. 142, ch. 89-154; s. 162, ch. 90-179; s. 40, ch. 93-281; s. 38, ch. 97-102; s. 204, ch. 2019-90; s. 59, ch. 2020-32.
Fla. Stat. § 445.029 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 445 / Section 445.029
445.029 Transitional medical benefits.
Status: in_force

(1) A family that loses its temporary cash assistance due to earnings shall remain eligible for Medicaid without reapplication during the immediately succeeding 12-month period if private medical insurance is unavailable from the employer or is unaffordable. (a) The family shall be denied Medicaid during the 12-month period for any month in which the family does not include a dependent child. (b) The family shall be denied Medicaid if, during the second 6 months of the 12-month period, the family’s average gross monthly earnings during the preceding month exceed 185 percent of the federal poverty level.

(2) The family shall be informed of transitional Medicaid when the family is notified by the Department of Children and Families of the termination of temporary cash assistance. The notice must include a description of the circumstances in which the transitional Medicaid may be terminated.

History: s. 24, ch. 96-175; s. 18, ch. 97-173; s. 28, ch. 2000-165; s. 261, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 298.62 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.62
298.62 Lands may be acquired for rights-of-way and other purposes.
Status: in_force

Any and all districts and subdistricts created or organized under the laws of the state may acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, donation or condemnation, any lands within or without the said district for canal rights-of-way, or for other general purposes of the said district, and if acquired by condemnation the procedure shall be as prescribed in chapters 73 and 74.

History: s. 1, ch. 8558, 1921; CGL 1510; s. 25, ch. 79-5.
Fla. Stat. § 25.221 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 25 / Section 25.221
25.221 Maintenance of books, records, and other materials.
Status: in_force

All books, papers, records, files, and the seal of the Supreme Court must be maintained by the clerk and be in the clerk’s control, as prescribed by the Supreme Court.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-274; s. 102, ch. 95-147; s. 1, ch. 2021-230.
Fla. Stat. § 604.08 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 604 / Section 604.08
604.08 Reports; maps; publications.
Status: in_force

The preparation of soil survey reports and maps for such areas surveyed shall be a joint responsibility of state and federal workers, although publication shall be by the United States Department of Agriculture, especially for the purpose of full conformity with the many reports of this same type that are regularly being published for other states where survey work of this type is making notable advances.

History: s. 8, ch. 20454, 1941.
Fla. Stat. § 347.24 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 347 / Section 347.24
347.24 Transporting persons for hire within 1 mile of ferry; penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who shall for profit or hire transport across any river from any point within 1 mile of any terminus of any ferry maintained under the provisions of law to any point within 1 mile of a terminus of any such ferry, unless duly authorized by law so to do, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083, for the first offense and for each subsequent offense shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 5, ch. 5185, 1903; GS 3734; RGS 5759; CGL 7989; s. 245, ch. 71-136.