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Fla. Stat. § 554.1151 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 554 / Section 554.1151
554.1151 Administrative fine in lieu of or in addition to suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a certificate of operation or competency.
Status: in_force

(1) If the department finds that one or more grounds exist for the suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew any certificate of operation or certificate of competency issued under this chapter, the department may, in its discretion, in lieu of or in addition to suspension or revocation or in lieu of refusal to renew, impose upon the certificateholder an administrative penalty in an amount up to $500, or, if the department has found willful misconduct or willful violation on the part of the certificateholder, in an amount up to $3,500.

(2) The department may allow the certificateholder a reasonable period, no more than 30 days, within which to pay to the department the amount of the penalty so imposed. If the certificateholder fails to pay the penalty in its entirety to the department within the period so allowed, the certificate of that person must be suspended until the penalty is paid. If the certificateholder fails to pay the penalty in its entirety to the department within 90 days after the period so allowed, the certificate of that person must be revoked.

History: s. 17, ch. 2017-175.
Fla. Stat. § 860.08 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 860 / Section 860.08
860.08 Interference with railroad signals prohibited; penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person, other than an employee or authorized agent of a railroad company acting within the line of duty, who knowingly or willfully interferes with or removes any railroad signal system used to control railroad operations, any railroad crossing warning devices, or any lantern, light, lamp, torch, flag, fuse, torpedo, or other signal used in connection with railroad operations is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 4705, 1899; GS 3657; RGS 5594; CGL 7780; s. 1092, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 79-360; s. 1392, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 627.747 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XI / Section 627.747
627.747 Named driver exclusion.
Status: in_force

(1) A private passenger motor vehicle policy may exclude the following coverages for all claims or suits resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle by an identified individual who is not a named insured, provided the identified individual is named on the declarations page or by endorsement and the named insured consents in writing to such exclusion: (a) Notwithstanding the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law, the personal injury protection coverage specifically applicable to the identified individual’s injuries, lost wages, and death benefits. (b) Property damage liability coverage. (c) Bodily injury liability coverage, if required by law and purchased by the named insured. (d) Uninsured motorist coverage for any damages sustained by the identified excluded individual, if the named insured has purchased such coverage. (e) Any coverage the named insured is not required by law to purchase.

(2) A private passenger motor vehicle policy may not exclude coverage when: (a) The identified individual is injured while not operating a motor vehicle; (b) The identified individual is being excluded solely because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, pregnancy, or marital status; or (c) The exclusion is inconsistent with the underwriting rules filed by the insurer pursuant to s. 627.0651(13)(a).

(3) A driver excluded pursuant to this section must: (a) Establish, maintain, and show proof of financial ability to respond for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle as required by chapter 324; and (b) Maintain security as required by s. 627.733.

History: s. 1, ch. 2021-96.
Fla. Stat. § 101.111 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 101 / Section 101.111
101.111 Voter challenges.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Any registered elector or poll watcher of a county may challenge the right of a person to vote in that county. The challenge must be in writing and contain the following oath, which shall be delivered to the clerk or inspector: OATH OF PERSON ENTERING CHALLENGE State of Florida County of I do solemnly swear or affirm that my name is ; that I am a member of the Party; that I am a registered voter or pollwatcher; that my residence address is , in the municipality of ; and that I have reason to believe that is attempting to vote illegally and the reasons for my belief are set forth herein to wit: (Signature of person challenging voter) Sworn and subscribed to before me this day of , (year) . (Clerk of election) (b)1. The clerk or inspector shall immediately deliver to the challenged person a copy of the oath of the person entering the challenge, and the challenged voter shall be allowed to cast a provisional ballot in accordance with s. 101.048, except as provided in subparagraph 2. 2. If the basis for the challenge is that the person’s legal residence is not in that precinct, the person shall first be given the opportunity to execute a change of legal residence in order to be able to vote a regular ballot in accordance with s. 101.045(2). If the change of legal residence is such that the person is then properly registered for that precinct, the person shall be allowed to vote a regular ballot. If the change of legal residence places the person in another precinct, the person shall be directed to the proper precinct to vote. If such person insists that he or she is currently in the proper precinct, the person shall be allowed to vote a provisional ballot in accordance with s. 101.048. (c) Alternatively, a challenge in accordance with this section may be filed in advance with the supervisor of elections no sooner than 30 days before an election. The supervisor shall promptly provide the election board in the challenged voter’s precinct with a copy of the oath of the person entering the challenge. The challenged voter shall be allowed to cast a provisional ballot in accordance with s. 101.048, subject to the provisions of subparagraph (b)2.

(2) Any elector or poll watcher filing a frivolous challenge of any person’s right to vote commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; however, electors or poll watchers shall not be subject to liability for any action taken in good faith and in furtherance of any activity or duty permitted of such electors or poll watchers by law. Each instance where any elector or poll watcher files a frivolous challenge of any person’s right to vote constitutes a separate offense.

History: s. 43, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 227; s. 43, ch. 6469, 1913; RGS 272, 347; CGL 328, 404; s. 5, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 10, ch. 27991, 1953; s. 23, ch. 28156, 1953; s. 4, ch. 65-380; s. 13, ch. 77-175; s. 554, ch. 95-147; s. 9, ch. 99-6; s. 17, ch. 2003-415; s. 27, ch. 2005-277; s. 10, ch. 2006-1; s. 17, ch. 2008-95; s. 4, ch. 2010-167.
Fla. Stat. § 220.1876 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part II / Section 220.1876
220.1876 Credit for contributions to the New Worlds Reading Initiative.
Status: in_force

2 (1) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, there is allowed a credit of 100 percent of an eligible contribution made to the New Worlds Reading Initiative under s. 1003.485 against any tax due for a taxable year under this chapter after the application of any other allowable credits by the taxpayer. An eligible contribution must be made to the New Worlds Reading Initiative on or before the date the taxpayer is required to file a return pursuant to s. 220.222. The credit granted by this section shall be reduced by the difference between the amount of federal corporate income tax, taking into account the credit granted by this section, and the amount of federal corporate income tax without application of the credit granted by this section.

(2) A taxpayer who files a Florida consolidated return as a member of an affiliated group pursuant to s. 220.131(1) may be allowed the credit on a consolidated return basis; however, the total credit taken by the affiliated group is subject to the limitation established under subsection (1).

(3) Section 1003.485 applies to the credit authorized by this section.

(4) If a taxpayer applies and is approved for a credit under s. 1003.485 after timely requesting an extension to file under s. 220.222(2): (a) The credit does not reduce the amount of tax due for purposes of the department’s determination as to whether the taxpayer was in compliance with the requirement to pay tentative taxes under ss. 220.222 and 220.32. (b) The taxpayer’s noncompliance with the requirement to pay tentative taxes shall result in the revocation and rescindment of any such credit. (c) The taxpayer shall be assessed for any taxes, penalties, or interest due from the taxpayer’s noncompliance with the requirement to pay tentative taxes.

History: s. 7, ch. 2021-193; s. 30, ch. 2022-97.
Fla. Stat. § 663.316 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part II / Section 663.316
663.316 Borrowing; capital accounts.
Status: in_force

(1) An international development bank may borrow money and issue evidences of indebtedness in connection therewith.

(2) An international development bank shall have capital accounts in an amount equal to not less than 8 percent of its aggregate deposits. However, the commission by rule may increase the required amount of capital accounts to not more than 10 percent of such aggregate deposits. When adopting any such rule, the commission shall take into account the objective of protecting the interests of depositors and of maintaining a sound banking system in this state.

History: ss. 1, 5, ch. 86-82; s. 7, ch. 89-110; s. 1, ch. 91-307; s. 1, ch. 92-303; s. 1854, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 403.0617 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part I / Section 403.0617
403.0617 Innovative nutrient and sediment reduction and conservation pilot project program.
Status: in_force

(1) Contingent upon a specific appropriation in the General Appropriation Act, the department may fund innovative nutrient and sediment reduction and conservation pilot projects selected pursuant to this section. These pilot projects are intended to test the effectiveness of innovative or existing nutrient reduction or water conservation technologies, programs, or practices designed to minimize nutrient pollution or restore flows in the water bodies of the state.

(2) By October 1, 2016, the department shall initiate rulemaking to establish criteria by which the department will evaluate and rank pilot projects for funding. The criteria must include a determination by the department that the pilot project will not be harmful to the ecological resources in the study area. The criteria must give preference to projects that will result in the greatest improvement to water quality and water quantity for the dollars to be expended for the project. At a minimum, the department shall consider all of the following: (a) The level of nutrient impairment of the water body, watershed, or water segment in which the project is located. (b) The quantity of nutrients the project is estimated to remove from a water body, watershed, or water segment with a nutrient total maximum daily load. (c) The potential for the project to provide a cost-effective solution to pollution, including pollution caused by onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. (d) The anticipated impact the project will have on restoring or increasing flow or water level. (e) The amount of matching funds for the project which will be provided by the entities responsible for implementing the project. (f) Whether the project is located in a rural area of opportunity, as defined in s. 288.0656, with preference given to the local government responsible for implementing the project. (g) For multiple-year projects, whether the project has funding sources that are identified and assured through the expected completion date of the project. (h) The cost of the project and the length of time it will take to complete relative to its expected benefits. (i) Whether the entities responsible for implementing the project have used their own funds for projects to improve water quality or conserve water use with preference given to those entities that have expended such funds.

History: s. 31, ch. 2016-1.
Fla. Stat. § 388.401 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 388 / Section 388.401
388.401 Penalty for damage to property or operations.
Status: in_force

Whoever willfully damages any of the property of any program created under this or other chapters, or any works constructed, maintained, or controlled by such program, or who obstructs or causes to be obstructed any of the operations of such program, or who knowingly or willfully violates any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated by any board of commissioners of any program, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 2, ch. 59-195; s. 1, ch. 63-236; s. 341, ch. 71-136; s. 28, ch. 2025-22.
Fla. Stat. § 458.339 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 458 / Section 458.339
458.339 Physician’s consent; handwriting samples; mental or physical examinations.
Status: in_force

Every physician who accepts a license to practice medicine in this state shall, by so accepting the license or by making and filing a renewal of licensure to practice in this state, be deemed to have given his or her consent, during a lawful investigation of a complaint, to the following:

(1) To render a handwriting sample to an agent of the department and, further, to have waived any objections to its use as evidence against him or her.

(2) To waive the confidentiality and authorize the preparation and release of medical reports pertaining to the mental or physical condition of the physician himself or herself when the department has reason to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred and when the department issues an order, based on the need for additional information, to produce such medical reports for the time period relevant to the complaint. As used in this section, “medical reports” means a compilation of medical treatment of the physician himself or herself which shall include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment prescribed, relevant history, and progress.

(3) To waive any objection to the admissibility of the reports as constituting privileged communications. Such material maintained by the department shall remain confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) until probable cause is found and an administrative complaint issued.

History: ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 1, 3, ch. 80-352; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 10, ch. 91-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 312, ch. 96-406; s. 1092, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 270.23 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 270 / Section 270.23
270.23 Disposition of proceeds of state lands.
Status: in_force

After payments have been made to the State School Trust Fund, as provided by the constitution and by law, any balance shall be and remain a part of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to be applied by the board of trustees of that fund to the payment of the expenses and the administration of that fund, including the lands thereof, and to such other purposes as prescribed by law.

History: s. 2, ch. 17272, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(13); s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 14, ch. 79-65; s. 5, ch. 82-185.
Fla. Stat. § 766.316 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 766 / Section 766.316
766.316 Notice to obstetrical patients of participation in the plan.
Status: in_force

Each hospital with a participating physician on its staff and each participating physician, other than residents, assistant residents, and interns deemed to be participating physicians under s. 766.314(4)(c), under the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan shall provide notice to the obstetrical patients as to the limited no-fault alternative for birth-related neurological injuries. Such notice shall be provided on forms furnished by the association and shall include a clear and concise explanation of a patient’s rights and limitations under the plan. The hospital or the participating physician may elect to have the patient sign a form acknowledging receipt of the notice form. Signature of the patient acknowledging receipt of the notice form raises a rebuttable presumption that the notice requirements of this section have been met. Notice need not be given to a patient when the patient has an emergency medical condition as defined in s. 395.002(8)(b) or when notice is not practicable.

History: s. 75, ch. 88-1; s. 8, ch. 89-186; s. 4, ch. 98-113; s. 91, ch. 99-3; s. 205, ch. 2007-230.
Fla. Stat. § 212.1831 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 212 / Section 212.1831
212.1831 Credit for contributions to eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations.
Status: in_force

There is allowed a credit of 100 percent of an eligible contribution made to an eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organization under s. 1002.395 against any tax imposed by the state and due under this chapter from a direct pay permit holder as a result of the direct pay permit held pursuant to s. 212.183. For purposes of the dealer’s credit granted for keeping prescribed records, filing timely tax returns, and properly accounting and remitting taxes under s. 212.12, the amount of tax due used to calculate the credit shall include any eligible contribution made to an eligible nonprofit scholarship-funding organization from a direct pay permit holder. For purposes of the distributions of tax revenue under s. 212.20, the department shall disregard any tax credits allowed under this section to ensure that any reduction in tax revenue received that is attributable to the tax credits results only in a reduction in distributions to the General Revenue Fund. The provisions of s. 1002.395 apply to the credit authorized by this section.

History: s. 3, ch. 2010-24; s. 2, ch. 2018-6.
Fla. Stat. § 847.0137 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 847 / Section 847.0137
847.0137 Transmission of pornography by electronic device or equipment prohibited; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “transmit” means the act of sending and causing to be delivered, including the act of providing access for receiving and causing to be delivered, any image, information, or data over or through any medium, including the Internet or an interconnected network, by use of any electronic equipment or other device.

(2) Notwithstanding ss. 847.012 and 847.0133, any person in this state who knew or reasonably should have known that he or she was transmitting child pornography, as defined in s. 847.001, to another person in this state or in another jurisdiction commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) Notwithstanding ss. 847.012 and 847.0133, any person in any jurisdiction other than this state who knew or reasonably should have known that he or she was transmitting child pornography, as defined in s. 847.001, to any person in this state commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4) This section shall not be construed to preclude prosecution of a person in this state or another jurisdiction for a violation of any law of this state, including a law providing for greater penalties than prescribed in this section, for the transmission of child pornography, as defined in s. 847.001, to any person in this state.

(5) A person is subject to prosecution in this state pursuant to chapter 910 for any act or conduct proscribed by this section, including a person in a jurisdiction other than this state, if the act or conduct violates subsection (3).

The provisions of this section do not apply to subscription-based transmissions such as list servers.

History: s. 4, ch. 2001-54; s. 9, ch. 2022-212.
Fla. Stat. § 949.072 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 949 / Section 949.072
949.072 State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.
Status: in_force

(1) The Secretary of Corrections, or the secretary’s designee, shall serve as the compact administrator for the state and as the state’s commissioner to the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision.

(2) The State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision is established and shall consist of seven members. The Secretary of Corrections, or the secretary’s designee, shall serve as chairperson of the state council. The Governor shall appoint the remaining members of the state council, which must include a representative of a victims assistance organization. (a) Each member shall be appointed to a 4-year term of office. In order to achieve staggered terms, of those members first appointed, three members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years each, and three members shall be appointed for terms of 4 years each. (b) The state council shall meet at least twice a year. (c) The members of the state council shall serve without compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel and per diem expenses in accordance with s. 112.061.

History: s. 10, ch. 2001-209.
Fla. Stat. § 102.101 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 102 / Section 102.101
102.101 Sheriff and other officers not allowed in polling place.
Status: in_force

A sheriff, a deputy sheriff, a police officer, a special officer appointed pursuant to s. 102.091, or any other officer of the law is not allowed within a polling place without permission from the clerk or a majority of the inspectors, except to cast his or her ballot. Upon the failure of any such officer to comply with this section, the clerk or the inspectors must make an affidavit against the officer for his or her arrest.

History: s. 58, ch. 4328, 1895; GS 239; RGS 284; CGL 340; s. 6, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 4, ch. 65-129; s. 25, ch. 77-175; s. 599, ch. 95-147; s. 25, ch. 2022-73.
Fla. Stat. § 877.15 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 877 / Section 877.15
877.15 Failure to control or report dangerous fire.
Status: in_force

Any person who knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, that a fire is endangering the life or property of another, and who fails to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire when the person can do so without substantial risk to himself or herself, or who fails to give a prompt fire alarm, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, if:

(1) The person knows that he or she is under an official, contractual, or other legal duty to control or combat the fire; or

(2) The fire was started lawfully by the person or with his or her assent and was started on property in his or her custody or control.

History: s. 3, ch. 79-108; s. 220, ch. 91-224; s. 1430, ch. 97-102.