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Fla. Stat. § 202.195 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 202 / Section 202.195
202.195 Proprietary confidential business information; public records exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) Proprietary confidential business information obtained from a telecommunications company or franchised cable company for the purposes of imposing fees for occupying the public rights-of-way, assessing the local communications services tax pursuant to s. 202.19, or regulating the public rights-of-way, held by a local governmental entity, is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Such proprietary confidential business information held by a local governmental entity may be used only for the purposes of imposing such fees, assessing such tax, or regulating such rights-of-way, and may not be used for any other purposes, including, but not limited to, commercial or competitive purposes.

(2) For the purposes of this exemption, “proprietary confidential business information” includes maps, plans, billing and payment records, trade secrets, or other information relating to the provision of or facilities for communications service: (a) That is intended to be and is treated by the company as confidential; (b) The disclosure of which would be reasonably likely to be used by a competitor to harm the business interests of the company; and (c) That is not otherwise readily ascertainable or publicly available by proper means by other persons from another source in the same configuration as requested by the local governmental entity. Proprietary confidential business information does not include schematics indicating the location of facilities for a specific site that are provided in the normal course of the local governmental entity’s permitting process.

(3) Nothing in this exemption expands the information or documentation that a local governmental entity may properly request under applicable law pursuant to the imposition of fees for occupying the rights-of-way, the local communication services tax, or the regulation of its public rights-of-way.

(4) Maps, plans, schematics, diagrams, or other engineering data held by a local governmental entity that relate to the exact location and capacity of facilities for the provision of communications services by such entity are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Such information is exempt only for a period of 60 days after completion of the construction of the communications services facilities.

History: s. 1, ch. 2000-322; s. 1, ch. 2005-37.
Fla. Stat. § 218.71 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part VII / Section 218.71
218.71 Purpose and policy.
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of this part is: (a) To provide for prompt payments by local governmental entities and their institutions and agencies. (b) To provide for interest payments on late payments made by local governmental entities and their institutions and agencies. (c) To provide for a dispute resolution process for payment of obligations.

(2) It is the policy of this state that payment for all purchases by local governmental entities be made in a timely manner.

History: s. 4, ch. 89-297.
Fla. Stat. § 692.205 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 692 / Part III / Section 692.205
692.205 Inapplicability of this part to real property for diplomatic purposes.
Status: in_force

This part does not apply to a foreign principal that acquires real property for a diplomatic purpose that is recognized, acknowledged, or allowed by the Federal Government.

History: s. 8, ch. 2023-33.
Fla. Stat. § 772.103 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 772 / Section 772.103
772.103 Prohibited activities.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person:

(1) Who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of criminal activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of such proceeds, or the proceeds derived from the investment or use thereof, in the acquisition of any title to, or any right, interest, or equity in, real property or in the establishment or operation of any enterprise.

(2) Through a pattern of criminal activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt, to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property.

(3) Employed by, or associated with, any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in such enterprise through a pattern of criminal activity or the collection of an unlawful debt.

(4) To conspire or endeavor to violate any of the provisions of subsection (1), subsection (2), or subsection (3).

History: s. 3, ch. 86-277.
Fla. Stat. § 485.004 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 485 / Section 485.004
485.004 When practice of hypnosis prohibited.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes unless such person is a practitioner of one of the healing arts, as herein defined, or acts under the supervision, direction, prescription, and responsibility of such a person.

History: s. 4, ch. 61-506; s. 201, ch. 2000-160.
Fla. Stat. § 570.681 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part II / Section 570.681
570.681 Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; legislative findings.
Status: in_force

It is the finding of the Legislature that:

(1) Equine and other agriculture-related industries strengthen and benefit each other with the establishment of a statewide agriculture and horse facility.

(2) The Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park provides Florida with a unique tourist experience for visitors and residents, thus generating taxes and additional dollars for the state.

(3) Promoting the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park as a joint effort between the state and the private sector allows this facility to use experts and generate revenue from many areas to ensure the success of this facility.

History: s. 1, ch. 94-301; s. 107, ch. 2014-150; s. 14, ch. 2016-61.
Fla. Stat. § 22.07 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 22 / Section 22.07
22.07 Formalities of taking office.
Status: in_force

At the time of their designation, emergency interim successors and special emergency judges shall take such oath as may be required for them to exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the office to which they may succeed. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person, as a prerequisite to the exercise of the powers or discharge of the duties of an office to which he or she succeeds, shall be required to comply with any other provision of law relative to taking office.

History: s. 7, ch. 59-447; s. 84, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 200.141 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 200 / Section 200.141
200.141 Millage following consolidation of city and county functions.
Status: in_force

Those cities or counties which now or hereafter provide both municipal and county services as authorized under ss. 9-11 and 24, Art. VIII of the State Constitution of 1885, as preserved by s. (6)(e), Art. VIII of the State Constitution, shall have the right to levy for county, district and municipal purposes a millage up to 20 mills on the dollar of assessed valuation under this section. For each increase in the county millage above 10 mills which is attributable to an assumption of municipal services by a county having home rule, or for each increase in the municipal millage above 10 mills which is attributable to an assumption of county services by a city having home rule, there shall be a decrease in the millage levied by each and every municipality which has a service or services assumed by the county, or by the county which has a service or services assumed by the city. Such decrease shall be equal to the cost of that service or services assumed, so that an amount equal to that cost shall be eliminated from the budget of the county or city giving up the performance of such service or services.

History: s. 5, ch. 67-395; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55; s. 11, ch. 69-216; s. 19, ch. 2016-10.
Fla. Stat. § 743.05 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 743 / Section 743.05
743.05 Removal of disabilities of minors; borrowing money for educational purposes.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of borrowing money for their own higher educational expenses, the disability of nonage of minors is removed for all persons who have reached 16 years of age. Such minors are authorized to make and execute promissory notes, contracts, or other instruments necessary for the borrowing of money for this purpose. The promissory notes, contracts, or other instruments so made shall have the same effect as though they were the obligations of persons who were not minors. No such obligation shall be valid if the interest rate on it exceeds the prevailing interest rate for the federal Guaranteed Student Loan Program.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-268; s. 1, ch. 69-105; s. 2, ch. 71-147; s. 28, ch. 83-291.
Fla. Stat. § 520.36 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 520 / Part III / Section 520.36
520.36 Mail order and telephone sales.
Status: in_force

Retail installment contracts negotiated and entered into by mail or telephone without personal solicitation by salespersons or other representatives of the seller, when a catalog of the seller or other printed solicitation of business which is distributed and made available generally to the public clearly sets forth the cash price and other terms of sales to be made through such medium, may be made as provided in this section. All of the provisions of this part relating to contracts shall apply to such sales except that the seller shall not be required to deliver a copy of the contract to the buyer as provided in s. 520.34(1)(c), and if the contract when received by the seller contains any blank spaces, the seller may insert in the appropriate blank space the amounts of money and other terms which are set forth in the seller’s catalog or other printed solicitation which is then in effect. In lieu of sending the buyer a copy of the contract as provided in s. 520.34(1)(c), the seller shall deliver to the buyer, not later than the date the first payment is due, a written statement of all disclosures required by this part. The seller shall be required to deliver a copy of the contract to the buyer at any time not later than when the first payment is due.

History: s. 7, ch. 59-414; s. 11, ch. 69-370; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 21, ch. 80-256; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 35, 36, ch. 90-103; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 691, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 641.401 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part II / Section 641.401
641.401 Declaration of legislative intent, findings, and purposes.
Status: in_force

(1) Faced with the continuation of mounting health care costs, coupled with the interest of the state in high-quality care, the Legislature has determined that there is a need to explore intermediate or limited levels of delivery of prepaid health care services, with a view toward achieving greater efficiency and economy in the provision of these services.

(2) Prepaid health clinics, referred to in this part as “clinics,” are developing rapidly in communities in the state. Through these organizations, structured in various forms, basic services are provided directly to groups of people who make regular premium payments as a condition upon their participation. These plans, when properly operated, emphasize effective cost and quality controls.

(3) It is the purpose of this part to: (a) Minimize legal barriers to the organization, promotion, and expansion of prepaid health clinics. (b) Recognize an exemption for prepaid health clinics, when operating under a subsisting certificate of authority issued pursuant to this part, from the operation of the Florida Insurance Code, as defined in s. 624.01, except in the manner and to the extent set forth in this part.

(4) Although it is the intent of this part to provide an opportunity for the development of prepaid health clinics, there is no intent to impair the present system for the delivery of health services.

(5) The Legislature has determined that the operation of a prepaid health clinic, or the issuance, delivery, or renewal of a prepaid health clinic contract, without a subsisting certificate of authority constitutes a danger to the citizens of this state and exposes a subscriber to immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage.

History: ss. 10, 11, ch. 84-313; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 586.112 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 586 / Section 586.112
586.112 Stop-sale or stop-movement notice.
Status: in_force

The department may issue and enforce a stop-sale or stop-movement notice to the owner or custodian of any honeybees, honeybee products, or honeybee equipment found or suspected to be in violation of this chapter or any department rules promulgated thereunder. The notice shall prohibit further sale, barter, exchange, or distribution of such items until the department has issued a written release confirming compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any department rule promulgated thereunder.

History: s. 11, ch. 95-317.
Fla. Stat. § 379.204 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part I / Section 379.204
379.204 Federal Grants Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

(2) The fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds.

History: s. 1, ch. 2005-19; s. 2, ch. 2008-22; s. 14, ch. 2008-247; s. 14, ch. 2010-4; s. 40, ch. 2011-47; s. 6, ch. 2016-11.
Fla. Stat. § 26.19 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 26 / Section 26.19
26.19 Abatement of actions because of change of judge, etc.
Status: in_force

No civil or criminal cases, suits in equity, actions at law, statutory or otherwise; and no writs, process, pleading, motion, information, presentment, indictment or other proceedings, order, finding, decree, judgment or sentence, shall abate, be quashed, set aside, reversed, qualified, dismissed, defeated, or held to be in error because of the changes in any circuit or circuits, or judge or judges, state attorneys, or other prosecuting officers.

History: s. 5, ch. 17085, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4738(5).
Fla. Stat. § 86.111 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 86 / Section 86.111
86.111 Existence of another adequate remedy; effect.
Status: in_force

The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a judgment for declaratory relief. The court may order a speedy hearing of an action for a declaratory judgment and may advance it on the calendar. The court has power to give as full and complete equitable relief as it would have had if such proceeding had been instituted as an action in chancery.

History: s. 12, ch. 21820, 1943; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 38, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 627.301 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.301
627.301 Advisory organizations.
Status: in_force

(1) No advisory organization shall conduct its operations in this state unless and until it has filed with the office: (a) A copy of its constitution, articles of incorporation, articles of agreement or of association, and bylaws or rules and regulations governing its activities, all duly certified by the custodian of the originals thereof; (b) A list of its members and subscribers; and (c) The name and address of a resident of this state upon whom notices or orders of the office or process may be served.

(2) Every such advisory organization shall notify the office promptly of every change in: (a) Its constitution; (b) Its articles of incorporation, agreement, or association; (c) Its bylaws, rules and regulations governing the conduct of its business; (d) The list of members and subscribers; and (e) The name and address of the resident of this state designated by it upon whom notices or orders of the office or process affecting such organization may be served.

(3) No such advisory organization shall engage in any unfair or unreasonable practice with respect to such activities.

History: s. 440, ch. 59-205; s. 15, ch. 67-9; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 357, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; ss. 49, 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1095, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 25.032 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 25 / Section 25.032
25.032 Certification of questions of law; rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court of this state is hereby authorized and empowered to collaborate with any and all other courts of last resort, of other states and of the United States, in the preparation and approval of uniform rules of court to make effective this and similar laws.

History: s. 2, ch. 23098, 1945; s. 1, ch. 57-274.
Fla. Stat. § 626.9936 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part XII / Section 626.9936
626.9936 Access to records.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2) of Article VIII, subsection (2) of Article X, and subsection (6) of Article XII of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact, a request by a resident of this state for public inspection and copying of information, data, or official records that includes: (a) An insurer’s trade secrets shall be referred to the commissioner who shall respond to the request, with the cooperation and assistance of the commission, in accordance with s. 624.4213; or (b) Matters of privacy of individuals shall be referred to the commissioner who shall respond to the request, with the cooperation and assistance of the commission, in accordance with s. 119.07(1).

(2) This act does not abrogate the right of a person to access information consistent with the State Constitution and laws of this state.

History: s. 6, ch. 2013-140.
Fla. Stat. § 627.403 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part II / Section 627.403
627.403 “Premium” defined.
Status: in_force

“Premium” is the consideration for insurance, by whatever name called. Any “assessment,” or any “membership,” “policy,” “survey,” “inspection,” “service” or similar fee or charge in consideration for an insurance contract is deemed part of the premium.

History: s. 452, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 377, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 497.261 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 497 / Part II / Section 497.261
497.261 Existing companies, effect of this chapter.
Status: in_force

Cemetery companies existing on October 1, 1993, shall continue in full force and effect but shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 6, ch. 59-363; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 7, 39, 40, ch. 80-238; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 89-8; ss. 39, 122, ch. 93-399; s. 43, ch. 2004-301.
Fla. Stat. § 382.012 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 382 / Section 382.012
382.012 Presumptive death certificate.
Status: in_force

(1) “Presumptive death” means a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that: (a) A death of a resident of this state has occurred or is presumed to have occurred, but the body of the person involved has not been located or recovered; or (b) A death of a nonresident of this state has occurred or is presumed to have occurred in this state, but the body of the person involved has not been located or recovered.

(2) The department shall file a presumptive death certificate when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. In case of a presumptive death certificate, the medical certification of cause of death must be signed by the judge issuing the court order. A petitioner seeking a presumptive death certificate must include in the petition before the court all information necessary to complete the presumptive death certificate.

History: s. 10, ch. 87-387; s. 95, ch. 97-237.
Fla. Stat. § 250.23 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.23
250.23 Pay for state active duty.
Status: in_force

(1) Officers and enlisted personnel of the Florida National Guard, when ordered to state active duty shall receive the pay and allowance prescribed in the applicable pay tables for similar grades and periods of service of personnel in the United States Army or Air Force. All personnel shall be provided subsistence in kind or commutation therefor in the amount prescribed by the Adjutant General.

(2) Enlisted personnel of the Florida National Guard who are ordered to state active duty shall be paid $20 per day in addition to any other compensation provided.

History: s. 30, ch. 8502, 1921; s. 4, ch. 9337, 1923; s. 3, ch. 12089, 1927; CGL 2042(a); s. 2, ch. 14761, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 2042(1); s. 1, ch. 22038, 1943; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 1, ch. 81-140; s. 1, ch. 82-92; s. 19, ch. 2003-68.
Fla. Stat. § 518.15 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 518 / Section 518.15
518.15 Bonds or motor vehicle tax anticipation certificates, legal investments and security.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any restrictions on investments contained in any law of this state, the state and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and public bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and all persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in bonds or motor vehicle anticipation certificates issued under authority of s. 18, Art. XII of the State Constitution of 1885 as adopted by s. 9(d), Art. XII of the State Constitution, and the additional provisions of s. 9(d), and such bonds or certificates shall be authorized security for all public deposits, including, but not restricted to, deposits as authorized in s. 17.57, it being the purpose of this act to authorize any person, firm or corporation, association, political subdivision, body, and officer, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including, but not limited to, sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension, and trust funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any such bonds or anticipation certificates, up to the amount as authorized by law to be invested in any type of security, including United States Government Bonds.

History: s. 1, ch. 27990, 1953; s. 31, ch. 69-216; s. 615, ch. 2003-261.