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Fla. Stat. § 361.05 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 361 / Part I / Section 361.05
361.05 Right of eminent domain to natural gas companies.
Status: in_force

Any corporation or other business entity organized under the laws of this state, or by virtue of the laws of any other state, and qualified to do business in this state, for the purpose of supplying any city, town, village or the inhabitants thereof, or any community with natural gas for domestic or industrial purposes, including any natural gas transmission pipeline company that has received certification under ss. 403.9401-403.9425 or an entity that is subject to regulation under the federal Natural Gas Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 717, shall have the right of eminent domain and may use the provisions of chapters 73 and 74 to lay its pipelines and works; to cause such examinations and surveys for the proposed pipelines to be made as shall be necessary for the selection of the most advantageous routes; to enter upon any land, public or private, necessary to the business contemplated in its charter; to construct its pipelines across, over, under, along, and upon any stream of water, watercourse, canal, lake, bay, gulf, road, street, highway, railroad, and transmission line; to take from any land most convenient to its pipelines and works, any timber, stone, earth, water, or other material which may be necessary to the construction, operation, keeping in repair, or preservation of its pipelines, works, and improvements, upon making due compensation according to law to private owners, with such reservation, if any, of oil, gas, and mineral rights as those owners may determine. If, in order to make repairs to or to relocate any tracks of any railroad or for the performance of any work of construction or reconstruction by any railroad upon its right-of-way, it becomes necessary to relocate temporarily or permanently any natural gas pipeline constructed upon any railroad right-of-way, such work incident to the relocation of such natural gas pipeline shall be performed, and the expense borne, by the company owning or operating that pipeline.

History: s. 1, ch. 26893, 1951; s. 13, ch. 92-284; s. 1, ch. 2004-77.
Fla. Stat. § 720.406 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 720 / Part III / Section 720.406
720.406 Department of Commerce; submission; review and determination.
Status: in_force

(1) Within 60 days after obtaining valid written consent from a majority of the affected parcel owners, or within 60 days after the date the proposed revived declaration and other governing documents are approved by the affected parcel owners by vote at a meeting, the organizing committee or its designee must submit the proposed revived governing documents and supporting materials to the Department of Commerce to review and determine whether to approve or disapprove of the proposal to preserve the residential community. The submission to the department must include: (a) The full text of the proposed revived declaration of covenants and articles of incorporation and bylaws of the homeowners’ association. (b) A verified copy of the previous declaration of covenants and other previous governing documents for the community, including any amendments thereto. (c) The legal description of each parcel to be subject to the revived declaration and other governing documents and a plat or other graphic depiction of the affected properties in the community. (d) A verified copy of the written consents of the requisite number of the affected parcel owners approving the revived declaration and other governing documents or, if approval was obtained by a vote at a meeting of affected parcel owners, verified copies of the notice of the meeting, attendance, and voting results. (e) An affidavit by a current or former officer of the association or by a member of the organizing committee verifying that the requirements for the revived declaration set forth in s. 720.404 have been satisfied. (f) Such other documentation that the organizing committee believes is supportive of the policy of preserving the residential community and operating, managing, and maintaining the infrastructure, aesthetic character, and common areas serving the residential community.

(2) Within 60 days after receiving the submission, the department must determine whether the proposed revived declaration of covenants and other governing documents comply with the requirements of this act. (a) If the department determines that the proposed revived declaration and other governing documents comply with the act and have been approved by the parcel owners as required by this act, the department shall notify the organizing committee in writing of its approval. (b) If the department determines that the proposed revived declaration and other governing documents do not comply with, or have not been approved as required by, this act, the department shall notify the organizing committee in writing that it does not approve the governing documents and shall state the reasons for the disapproval.

History: s. 14, ch. 2004-345; s. 10, ch. 2004-353; s. 439, ch. 2011-142; s. 236, ch. 2024-6; s. 13, ch. 2024-234.
Fla. Stat. § 39.308 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 39 / Part III / Section 39.308
39.308 Guidelines for onsite child protective investigation.
Status: in_force

The Department of Children and Families shall develop guidelines for conducting an onsite child protective investigation that specifically does not require the additional activities required by the department and for conducting an enhanced child protective investigation, including determining whether compelling evidence exists that no maltreatment occurred, conducting collateral contacts, contacting the reporter, updating the risk assessment, and providing for differential levels of documentation between an onsite and an enhanced onsite child protective investigation.

History: s. 11, ch. 2003-127; s. 18, ch. 2014-19; s. 7, ch. 2023-77.
Fla. Stat. § 551.123 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 551 / Section 551.123
551.123 Legislative authority; administration of chapter.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that it has exclusive authority over the conduct of all wagering occurring at a slot machine facility in this state. As provided by law, only the Florida Gaming Control Commission and other authorized state agencies shall administer this chapter and regulate the slot machine gaming industry, including operation of slot machine facilities, games, slot machines, and facilities-based computer systems authorized in this chapter and the rules adopted by the commission.

History: s. 4, ch. 2005-362; s. 62, ch. 2022-7.
Fla. Stat. § 287.0935 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 287 / Part I / Section 287.0935
287.0935 Surety bond insurers.
Status: in_force

When the contract amount of a project does not exceed $500,000 and when public funds are utilized for the project, a person, the state, or a political subdivision shall not refuse, as surety for the project, bid bonds, performance bonds, labor and materials payment bonds, or any other surety bonds which are issued by a surety company which fulfills each of the following provisions:

(1) The surety company is licensed to do business in the State of Florida;

(2) The surety company holds a certificate of authority authorizing it to write surety bonds in this state;

(3) The surety company has twice the minimum surplus and capital required by the Florida Insurance Code at the time the invitation to bid is issued;

(4) The surety company is otherwise in compliance with the provisions of the Florida Insurance Code; and

(5) The surety company holds a currently valid certificate of authority issued by the United States Department of the Treasury under 31 U.S.C. ss. 9304-9308.

History: s. 29, ch. 85-104; s. 10, ch. 91-162.
Fla. Stat. § 849.232 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 849 / Section 849.232
849.232 Property right in gambling devices; confiscation.
Status: in_force

There shall be no right of property in any of the implements or devices enumerated or included in s. 849.231 and upon the seizure of any such implement, device, apparatus or paraphernalia by an authorized enforcement officer the same shall be delivered to and held by the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of such offenses and shall not be released by such clerk until he or she shall be advised by the prosecuting officer of such court that the said implement is no longer required as evidence and thereupon the said clerk shall deliver the said implement to the sheriff of the county who shall immediately cause the destruction of such implement in the presence of the said clerk or his or her authorized deputy.

History: s. 2, ch. 29665, 1955; s. 1373, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 195.0011 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 195 / Section 195.0011
195.0011 Short title.
Status: in_force

Chapter 195 shall be known as the “Property Assessment Administration and Finance Law.”

History: s. 1, ch. 73-172.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1805 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1805
607.1805 Procedures for conversion to professional service corporation.
Status: in_force

A corporation that is organized for profit under the laws of this state and that is engaged solely in carrying out the professional services provided by a corporation organized under chapter 621 may change its corporate nature to that of a professional service corporation if it complies with chapter 621.

History: s. 161, ch. 89-154.
Fla. Stat. § 165.081 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 165 / Section 165.081
165.081 Judicial review.
Status: in_force

Any special law or ordinance enacted, and any dismissal of petition made, pursuant to this chapter shall be reviewable by certiorari. No appeal may be brought after the effective date of an incorporation or dissolution.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-192; s. 3, ch. 78-95.
Fla. Stat. § 218.70 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part VII / Section 218.70
218.70 Popular name.
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the “Local Government Prompt Payment Act.”

History: s. 4, ch. 89-297; s. 1, ch. 2005-230.
Fla. Stat. § 658.34 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 658 / Section 658.34
658.34 Shares of capital stock.
Status: in_force

(1) A bank or trust company shall issue its capital stock with par value of not less than $1 per share.

(2) No bank or trust company shall issue any shares of capital stock at a price less than par value, and prior to issuance, any such shares must be fully paid in cash.

(3) With the approval of the office, a bank or trust company may issue preferred stock of one or more classes in an amount and with a par value as approved by the office.

(4) With the approval of the office, a bank or trust company may issue less than all the number of shares of any of its capital stock authorized by its articles of incorporation. Such authorized but unissued shares may be issued only for the following purposes: (a) To provide for stock options and warrants as provided in s. 658.35. (b) To declare or pay a stock dividend; however, any such stock dividend must comply with the provisions of this section and s. 658.37. (c) To increase the capital of the bank or trust company.

(5) Stock of the same class may not be issued or sold by the financial institution that creates different rights, options, warrants, or benefits among the purchasers or stockholders of that class of stock. Such prohibition does not restrict the financial institution from creating uniform restrictions on the transfer of stock as permitted in s. 607.0627.

History: s. 2, ch. 28016, 1953; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-409; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 24, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 118, ch. 92-303; s. 12, ch. 93-111; s. 16, ch. 2001-243; s. 1780, ch. 2003-261; s. 13, ch. 2008-75.
Fla. Stat. § 403.816 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part V / Section 403.816
403.816 Permits for maintenance dredging of deepwater ports and beach restoration projects.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish a permit system under this chapter and chapter 253 which provides for the performance, for up to 25 years from the issuance of the original permit, of maintenance dredging of permitted navigation channels, port harbors, turning basins, harbor berths, and beach restoration projects approved pursuant to chapter 161. However, permits issued for dredging river channels which are not a part of a deepwater port shall be valid for no more than five years. No charge shall be exacted by the state for material removed during such maintenance dredging by a public port authority.

(2) The provisions of s. 253.77 do not apply to a permit for maintenance dredging and spoil site approval when there is no change in the size or location of the spoil disposal site and when the applicant provides documentation to the department that the appropriate lease, easement, or consent of use for the project site issued pursuant to chapter 253 is recorded in the county where the project is located.

(3) The provisions of this section relating to ports apply only to the port waters, spoil disposal sites, port harbors, navigation channels, turning basins, and harbor berths used for deepwater commercial navigation in the ports of Jacksonville, Tampa, Port Everglades, Miami, Port Canaveral, Ft. Pierce, Palm Beach, Port Manatee, Port St. Joe, Panama City, St. Petersburg, Port Bartow, Florida Power Corporation’s Crystal River Canal, Boca Grande, Green Cove Springs, and Pensacola.

History: ss. 3, 5, ch. 81-228; s. 8, ch. 84-79; s. 2, ch. 85-296; s. 13, ch. 86-138; s. 20, ch. 89-175; s. 4, ch. 89-324.
Fla. Stat. § 679.621 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part VI / Section 679.621
679.621 Notification of proposal to accept collateral.
Status: in_force

(1) A secured party that desires to accept collateral in full or partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures shall send its proposal to: (a) Any person from whom the secured party has received, before the debtor consented to the acceptance, a signed notification of a claim of an interest in the collateral; (b) Any other secured party or lienholder that, 10 days before the debtor consented to the acceptance, held a security interest in or other lien on the collateral perfected by the filing of a financing statement that: 1. Identified the collateral; 2. Was indexed under the debtor’s name as of that date; and 3. Was filed in the office or offices in which to file a financing statement against the debtor covering the collateral as of that date; and (c) Any other secured party that, 10 days before the debtor consented to the acceptance, held a security interest in the collateral perfected by compliance with a statute, regulation, or treaty described in s. 679.3111(1).

(2) A secured party that desires to accept collateral in partial satisfaction of the obligation it secures shall send its proposal to any secondary obligor in addition to the persons described in subsection (1).

(3) A secured party shall send its proposal under subsection (1) or subsection (2) to the affected party at the address prescribed in s. 679.611(6).

History: s. 7, ch. 2001-198; s. 116, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 538.22 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 538 / Part II / Section 538.22
538.22 Exemptions.
Status: in_force

This part shall not apply to purchases of regulated metals property from:

(1) Organizations, corporations, or associations registered with the state as charitable, philanthropic, religious, fraternal, civic, patriotic, social, or school-sponsored organizations or associations, or from any nonprofit corporation or association;

(2) A law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity;

(3) A trustee in bankruptcy, executor, administrator, or receiver who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler;

(4) Any public official acting under judicial process or authority who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler;

(5) A sale on the execution, or by virtue of any process issued by a court, if proof thereof has been presented to the secondary metals recycler; or

(6) A manufacturing, industrial, or other commercial vendor that generates regulated materials in the ordinary course of business.

History: s. 2, ch. 89-533; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 951.062 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 951 / Section 951.062
951.062 Contractual arrangements for operation and maintenance of county detention facilities.
Status: in_force

(1) After consultation with the sheriff and upon adoption of an ordinance by vote of a majority plus one, the governing body of the county may enter into a contract with a private entity for the provision of the operation and maintenance of a county detention facility as defined in s. 951.23(1)(a) and the supervision of county prisoners. The contract may designate a representative from a private entity as the chief correctional officer pursuant to s. 951.061.

(2) The contract term shall be determined by the negotiating parties.

(3) Any private entity entering into a contract with the board of county commissioners pursuant to the provisions of s. 951.061 shall be liable in tort with respect to the care and custody of county prisoners under its supervision and for any breach of contract with the board of county commissioners.

(4) Any private entity entering into a contract with the board of county commissioners pursuant to the provisions of s. 951.061 shall allow law enforcement officers access to persons detained within the county detention facility for the purpose of conducting criminal investigations.

(5) In the case of a county prisoner’s willful failure to remain within the supervisory control of the private entity, such action shall constitute an escape, punishable as provided in s. 944.40.

(6) Contractor-employed correctional officers responsible for supervising inmates within the facility shall meet the requirements necessary for certification by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission pursuant to s. 943.1395. However, expenses for such training shall be the responsibility of the private entity.

(7) After consultation with the sheriff, the county shall appoint a contract monitor who shall be responsible for documenting adherence to the contract and compliance with rules, policies, procedures, and performance standards established by the local governing body.

(8) The contract shall require an annual audit of the private entity’s operation of the county detention facility or facilities.

(9) When a county enters into a contract for the operation and maintenance of county detention facilities, the sheriff of such county shall cease to be liable for actions arising out of the operation and maintenance of the facilities under contract, except as to any acts he or she commits personally.

History: s. 4, ch. 86-183; s. 6, ch. 91-225; s. 2, ch. 94-168; s. 1696, ch. 97-102; s. 42, ch. 2024-84.
Fla. Stat. § 381.0042 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.0042
381.0042 Patient care for persons with HIV infection.
Status: in_force

The department may establish human immunodeficiency virus patient care networks in each region of the state where the number of cases of human immunodeficiency virus transmission justifies the establishment of cost-effective regional patient care networks. Such networks shall be delineated by rule of the department which shall take into account natural trade areas and centers of medical excellence that specialize in the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus, as well as available federal, state, and other funds. Each patient care network shall include representation of persons with human immunodeficiency virus infection; health care providers; business interests; the department, including, but not limited to, county health departments; and local units of government. Each network shall plan for the care and treatment of persons with human immunodeficiency virus in a cost-effective, dignified manner that emphasizes outpatient and home care. Once per year, each network shall make its recommendations concerning the needs for patient care to the department.

History: s. 39, ch. 88-380; s. 17, ch. 91-297; s. 36, ch. 97-101; s. 2, ch. 2020-133.
Fla. Stat. § 429.34 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part I / Section 429.34
429.34 Right of entry and inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the requirements of s. 408.811, a duly designated officer or employee of the agency, of the Department of Children and Families, of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Office of the Attorney General, or of the state or local fire marshal, or a representative of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program or a member of the state or local long-term care ombudsman council has the right to enter unannounced upon and into the premises of any facility licensed under this part in order to determine the state of compliance with this part, part II of chapter 408, and applicable rules. Data collected by the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, local long-term care ombudsman councils, or the state or local advocacy councils may be used by the agency in investigations involving violations of regulatory standards. A person specified in this section who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a vulnerable adult has been or is being abused, neglected, or exploited shall immediately report such knowledge or suspicion to the central abuse hotline pursuant to chapter 415.

(2)(a) In addition to the requirements of s. 408.811, the agency may inspect and investigate facilities as necessary to determine compliance with this part, part II of chapter 408, and rules adopted thereunder. If an assisted living facility is cited for a class I violation or three or more class II violations arising from separate surveys within a 60-day period or due to unrelated circumstances during the same survey, the agency must conduct an additional licensure inspection within 6 months. (b) During any calendar year in which a survey is not conducted, the agency may conduct monitoring visits of each facility cited in the previous year for a class I or class II violation or for more than three uncorrected class III violations.

History: s. 14, ch. 75-233; s. 1, ch. 77-174; ss. 12, 26, ch. 80-198; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 10, 18, 19, ch. 82-148; ss. 58, 79, 83, ch. 83-181; s. 1, ch. 88-350; s. 24, ch. 93-177; ss. 26, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 51, ch. 95-418; s. 124, ch. 99-8; s. 144, ch. 2000-349; s. 64, ch. 2000-367; s. 46, ch. 2001-45; s. 3, ch. 2004-344; s. 2, ch. 2006-197; s. 155, ch. 2007-230; s. 250, ch. 2014-19; s. 38, ch. 2015-31; s. 14, ch. 2015-126; s. 87, ch. 2018-24; s. 17, ch. 2019-11.
Fla. Stat. § 47.041 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 47 / Section 47.041
47.041 Actions on several causes of action.
Status: in_force

Actions on several causes of action may be brought in any county where any of the causes of action arose. When two or more causes of action joined arose in different counties, venue may be laid in any of such counties, but the court may order separate trials if expedient.

History: s. 12, ch. 1096, 1861; RS 1000, 1004; GS 1385, 1389; RGS 2581, 2585; CGL 4221, 4225; s. 3, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 73-334.