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Fla. Stat. § 161.151 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part I / Section 161.151
161.151 Definitions; ss. 161.141-161.211.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 161.141-161.211:

(1) “Board of trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.

(2) “Requesting authority” means any coastal county, municipality, or beach erosion control district which requests a survey by the board of trustees under the provisions of ss. 161.141-161.211.

(3) “Erosion control line” means the line determined in accordance with the provisions of ss. 161.141-161.211 which represents the landward extent of the claims of the state in its capacity as sovereign titleholder of the submerged bottoms and shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of America, and the bays, lagoons and other tidal reaches thereof on the date of the recording of the survey as authorized in s. 161.181.

(4) “Authorized beach restoration project” means a beach project authorized by the United States Congress or the department which involves a specific project engineering design and a project maintenance program for a period of not less than 10 years.

History: s. 2, ch. 70-276; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 2, ch. 82-144; s. 28, ch. 2025-8.
Fla. Stat. § 154.245 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part III / Section 154.245
154.245 Agency for Health Care Administration certificate of need required as a condition to bond validation and project construction.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of this part to the contrary, before any project authorized by this part and subject to review under ss. 408.031-408.045 is approved by the authority, and before revenue bonds are validated for the project, the Agency for Health Care Administration shall issue a certificate of need for such project, which shall be a condition precedent to the validation and issuance of any bonds hereunder, other than bonds for refunding or refinancing purposes, and to the construction of the project. However, any portion of a life care facility not requiring licensure under chapter 395 or part II of chapter 400 shall be exempt from the certificate-of-need requirement.

History: s. 23, ch. 74-323; s. 2, ch. 78-115; s. 2, ch. 80-13; s. 2, ch. 90-348; s. 21, ch. 95-280; s. 14, ch. 99-8.
Fla. Stat. § 170.14 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 170 / Section 170.14
170.14 Governing authority of municipality required to make new assessments until valid assessment is made if special assessment is omitted or held invalid.
Status: in_force

If any special assessment made under the provisions of this chapter to defray the whole or any part of the expense of any said improvement shall be either in whole or in part annulled, vacated or set aside by the judgment of any court, or if the governing authority of any municipality shall be satisfied that any such assessment is so irregular or defective that the same cannot be enforced or collected, or if the governing authority of a municipality shall have omitted to make such assessment when it might have done so, the governing authority of the municipality shall take all necessary steps to cause a new assessment to be made for the whole or any part of any improvement or against any property benefited by any improvement, following as nearly as may be the provisions of this chapter and in case such second assessment shall be annulled, said governing authority of any municipality may obtain and make other assessments until a valid assessment shall be made.

History: s. 14, ch. 9298, 1923; CGL 3035; s. 11, ch. 59-396.
Fla. Stat. § 180.26 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.26
180.26 Form of certificates.
Status: in_force

The certificate of indebtedness to be issued under the terms and conditions of this chapter shall contain a description of the utility, the revenue of which is pledged, together with the terms of payment of the same, as is established by the ordinances or resolutions of the municipality, in accordance with the conditions heretofore established in this chapter, and may or may not have attached thereto interest coupons, and shall contain such other and further conditions as shall be determined by the governing body of the municipality, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this chapter.

History: s. 20, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(25).
Fla. Stat. § 331.312 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 331 / Part II / Section 331.312
331.312 Furnishing facilities and services within the spaceport territory.
Status: in_force

Space Florida may own, acquire, construct, develop, create, maintain, equip, extend, improve, reconstruct, and operate its projects within the geographical limits of the spaceport territory, including any portions of the spaceport territory located inside the boundaries of any political subdivision, and offer, supply, maintain, and furnish the facilities and services provided for in this act to, and establish and collect fees, rentals, and other charges from, persons, public or private, within the geographical limits of the spaceport territory and for the use of Space Florida itself.

History: ss. 12, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 13, ch. 2006-60; s. 47, ch. 2007-5; s. 9, ch. 2023-200.
Fla. Stat. § 378.804 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 378 / Part III / Section 378.804
378.804 Exemption.
Status: in_force

Any operator who extracts resources from any one site, not to exceed 20 acres over the life of the mine, or who extracts peat for agricultural purposes is exempt from the provisions of s. 378.801.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 7, ch. 2007-191.
Fla. Stat. § 765.51551 — Florida Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 765 / Part V / Section 765.51551
765.51551 Donor registry; public records exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) Information held in the donor registry which identifies a donor is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.

(2) Such information may be disclosed to the following: (a) Procurement organizations that have been certified by the agency for the purpose of ascertaining or effectuating the existence of a gift under s. 765.522. (b) Persons engaged in bona fide research if the person agrees to: 1. Submit a research plan to the agency which specifies the exact nature of the information requested and the intended use of the information; 2. Maintain the confidentiality of the records or information if personal identifying information is made available to the researcher; 3. Destroy any confidential records or information obtained after the research is concluded; and 4. Not directly or indirectly contact, for any purpose, any donor or donee.

History: s. 1, ch. 2008-222; s. 7, ch. 2009-218; s. 1, ch. 2013-65.
Fla. Stat. § 413.081 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part I / Section 413.081
413.081 Interference with or injury to a service animal; penalties; restitution.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who, with reckless disregard, interferes with, or permits a dog that he or she owns or is in the immediate control of to interfere with, the use of a service animal by obstructing, intimidating, or otherwise jeopardizing the safety of the service animal or its user commits a misdemeanor of the second degree for the first offense and a misdemeanor of the first degree for each subsequent offense, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) A person who, with reckless disregard, injures or kills, or permits a dog that he or she owns or is in the immediate control of to injure or kill, a service animal commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(3) A person who intentionally injures or kills, or permits a dog that he or she owns or is in the immediate control of to injure or kill, a service animal commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4)(a) A person who is convicted of a violation of this section, in addition to any other penalty, must make full restitution for all damages that arise out of or are related to the offense, including incidental and consequential damages incurred by the service animal’s user. (b) Restitution includes the value of the service animal; replacement and training or retraining expenses for the service animal and the user; veterinary and other medical and boarding expenses for the service animal; medical expenses for the user; and lost wages or income incurred by the user during any period that the user is without the services of the service animal.

History: s. 2, ch. 2002-176; s. 2, ch. 2005-63.
Fla. Stat. § 381.0204 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 381 / Section 381.0204
381.0204 Vital statistics.
Status: in_force

The department shall provide for a statewide vital statistics program pursuant to chapter 382.

History: s. 47, ch. 91-297.
Fla. Stat. § 641.3005 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.3005
641.3005 Application of ch. 85-177.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect October 1, 1985, and shall apply to all health maintenance organizations that have obtained certificates of authority before, on, or after this date, unless otherwise provided in this act. Any provision of this act necessitating a change in a health maintenance contract shall apply to contracts issued or renewed after October 1, 1985.

History: s. 48, ch. 85-177; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 282.605 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 282 / Part II / Section 282.605
282.605 Exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) This part does not apply to electronic information and information technology of the Department of Military Affairs or the Florida National Guard if the function, operation, or use of the information or technology involves intelligence activities or cryptologic activities related to national security, the command and control of military forces, equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system, or systems that are critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions. Systems that are critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions do not include a system that is used for routine administrative and business applications, including, but not limited to, payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications.

(2) This part does not apply to electronic information and information technology of a state agency if the function, operation, or use of the information or technology involves criminal intelligence activities. Such activities do not include information or technology that is used for routine administrative and business applications, including, but not limited to, payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications.

(3) This part does not apply to electronic information and information technology that is acquired by a contractor and that is incidental to the contract.

(4) This part applies to competitive solicitations issued or new systems developed by a state agency on or after July 1, 2006.

History: s. 73, ch. 2006-227.
Fla. Stat. § 1003.421 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1003 / Part IV / Section 1003.421
1003.421 Recitation of the Declaration of Independence.
Status: in_force

(1) To educate students about the sacrifices made for freedom in the founding of this country and the values on which this country was founded, the last full week of classes in September shall be recognized in public schools as Celebrate Freedom Week. Celebrate Freedom Week must include at least 3 hours of appropriate instruction in each social studies class, as determined by each school district, which instruction shall include an in-depth study of the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence.

(2) To emphasize the importance of this week, at the beginning of each school day or in homeroom, during the last full week of September, public school principals and teachers shall conduct an oral recitation by students of the following words of the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

(3) Student recitation of this statement shall serve to reaffirm the American ideals of individual liberty.

(4) Upon written request by a student’s parent, the student must be excused from the recitation of the Declaration of Independence.

History: s. 1, ch. 2002-213.
Fla. Stat. § 206.609 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 206 / Part I / Section 206.609
206.609 Transfer of funds to the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

Moneys transferred to the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund pursuant to ss. 206.606 and 206.608 are subject to the following provisions:

(1) If the unobligated balance of the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund exceeds $20 million, the transfers provided for in ss. 206.606(1)(c) and 206.608(1) shall be discontinued until the unobligated balance of the trust fund falls below $10 million, at which time such transfers shall be reinstated to return the balance to $20 million.

(2) A change in transfers pursuant to this section shall take effect on the first day of the month after 30 days’ notification to the Department of Revenue by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services when the unobligated balance of the trust fund exceeds or falls below a limit set pursuant to this section.

(3)(a) Any refunds of the tax imposed under s. 206.41(1)(f) claimed under s. 206.41(4)(c)1. in excess of such refunds claimed during the fiscal year preceding the effective date of this act shall be deducted from the amount transferred pursuant to s. 206.608(1), during the year the claims are made, to the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund. (b) Any refunds of the tax imposed under s. 206.41(1)(g) claimed under s. 206.41(4)(c)1. in excess of such refunds claimed during the fiscal year preceding the effective date of this act shall be deducted from the amount transferred pursuant to s. 206.606(1)(c), during the year the claims are made, to the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund.

History: s. 6, ch. 98-114; s. 36, ch. 2000-151.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1009 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part X / Section 736.1009
736.1009 Reliance on trust instrument.
Status: in_force

A trustee who acts in reasonable reliance on the terms of the trust as expressed in the trust instrument is not liable to a beneficiary for a breach of trust to the extent the breach resulted from the reliance.

History: s. 10, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 738.103 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 738 / Section 738.103
738.103 Scope.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in the terms of a trust or this chapter, this chapter applies to all of the following:

(1) A trust or an estate.

(2) A life estate or other term interest in which the interest of one or more persons will be succeeded by the interest of one or more other persons to the extent provided in s. 738.508.

History: s. 1, ch. 2002-42; s. 3, ch. 2012-49; s. 3, ch. 2024-216.
Fla. Stat. § 83.04 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part I / Section 83.04
83.04 Holding over after term, tenancy at sufferance, etc.
Status: in_force

When any tenancy created by an instrument in writing, the term of which is limited, has expired and the tenant holds over in the possession of said premises without renewing the lease by some further instrument in writing then such holding over shall be construed to be a tenancy at sufferance. The mere payment or acceptance of rent shall not be construed to be a renewal of the term, but if the holding over be continued with the written consent of the lessor then the tenancy shall become a tenancy at will under the provisions of this law.

History: s. 4, ch. 5441, 1905; RGS 3570; CGL 5434; s. 3, ch. 15057, 1931; s. 34, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 132.13 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 132 / Section 132.13
132.13 Delivery of bonds sold.
Status: in_force

In case of refunding bonds which are not exchanged for bonds outstanding but are sold, they shall not be delivered until payment in full has been received therefor. Pursuant to agreement between unit and purchaser made either before or after the sale of the bonds, the bonds may be delivered in deferred installments and the total purchase price shall be divided and paid on the installments as may be agreed, but delivery shall not be deferred more than 1 year after the sale.

History: s. 13, ch. 15772, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 2383(13).
Fla. Stat. § 723.0615 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 723 / Section 723.0615
723.0615 Retaliatory conduct.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for a mobile home park owner to discriminatorily increase a home owner’s rent or discriminatorily decrease services to a home owner, or to bring or threaten to bring an action for possession or other civil action, primarily because the park owner is retaliating against the home owner. In order for the home owner to raise the defense of retaliatory conduct, the home owner must have acted in good faith and not for any improper purposes, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or for frivolous purpose or needless increase in the cost of litigation. Examples of conduct for which the park owner may not retaliate include, but are not limited to, situations where: (a) The home owner has in good faith complained to a governmental agency charged with responsibility for enforcement of a building, housing, or health code of a suspected violation applicable to the mobile home park; (b) The home owner has organized, encouraged, or participated in a homeowners’ organization; or (c) The home owner has complained to the park owner for failure to comply with s. 723.022.

(2) Evidence of retaliatory conduct may be raised by the home owner as a defense in any action brought against him or her for possession.

(3) In any event, this section does not apply if the park owner proves that the eviction is for good cause. Examples of such good cause include, but are not limited to, good faith actions for nonpayment of the lot rental amount, violation of the rental agreement or of park rules, or violation of the terms of this chapter.

History: s. 12, ch. 86-162; s. 926, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 443.181 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 443 / Section 443.181
443.181 Public employment service.
Status: in_force

(1) The one-stop delivery system established under s. 445.009 is this state’s public employment service as part of the national system of public employment offices established under 29 U.S.C. s. 49. The Department of Commerce, under policy direction from the state board as defined in s. 445.002, shall cooperate with any official or agency of the United States having power or duties under 29 U.S.C. ss. 49-49l-1 and shall perform those duties necessary to secure to this state the funds provided under federal law for the promotion and maintenance of the state’s public employment service. In accordance with 29 U.S.C. s. 49c, this state accepts 29 U.S.C. ss. 49-49l-1. The department is designated the state agency responsible for cooperating with the United States Secretary of Labor under 29 U.S.C. s. 49c. The department shall appoint sufficient employees to administer this section. The department may cooperate with or enter into agreements with the Railroad Retirement Board for the establishment, maintenance, and use of one-stop career centers.

(2) All funds received by this state under 29 U.S.C. ss. 49-49l-1 must be paid into the Employment Security Administration Trust Fund, and these funds are available to the Department of Commerce for expenditure as provided by this chapter or by federal law. For the purpose of establishing and maintaining one-stop career centers, the department may enter into agreements with the Railroad Retirement Board or any other agency of the United States charged with the administration of a reemployment assistance or unemployment compensation law, with any political subdivision of this state, or with any private, nonprofit organization. As a part of any such agreement, the department may accept moneys, services, or quarters as a contribution to the Employment Security Administration Trust Fund.

History: s. 13, ch. 18402, 1937; s. 8, ch. 19637, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(500); s. 12, ch. 20685, 1941; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 17, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 73-283; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 26, ch. 79-7; ss. 6, 8, 9, ch. 80-95; s. 15, ch. 83-174; s. 4, ch. 95-345; s. 107, ch. 2000-165; s. 43, ch. 2003-36; s. 376, ch. 2011-142; s. 27, ch. 2012-30; s. 26, ch. 2015-98; s. 38, ch. 2020-30; s. 198, ch. 2024-6.
Fla. Stat. § 518.117 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 518 / Section 518.117
518.117 Permissible investments of fiduciary funds.
Status: in_force

A fiduciary that is authorized by lawful authority to engage in trust business as defined in s. 658.12 may invest fiduciary funds in accordance with s. 660.417 so long as the investment otherwise complies with this chapter.

History: s. 15, ch. 2006-217; s. 3, ch. 2022-178.
Fla. Stat. § 17.62 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 17 / Section 17.62
17.62 Interest on state moneys deposited; when paid.
Status: in_force

Interest on state moneys deposited in qualified public depositories under s. 17.57 shall be payable to the Chief Financial Officer quarterly.

History: s. 4, ch. 4586, 1897; GS 136; RGS 147; CGL 177; s. 1, ch. 65-99; ss. 28, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 81-295; s. 5, ch. 83-122; s. 3, ch. 96-177; s. 62, ch. 2003-261.