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Fla. Stat. § 605.2704 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.2704
605.2704 Disclosure required when a foreign series limited liability company or foreign protected series becomes a party to a proceeding.
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than 30 days after becoming a party to a proceeding before a civil, administrative, or other adjudicative tribunal of or located in this state, or a tribunal of the United States located in this state: (a) A foreign series limited liability company shall disclose to each other party the name and street and mailing address of: 1. Each foreign protected series of the foreign series limited liability company; and 2. Each foreign protected-series manager of and a registered agent for service of process for each foreign protected series of the foreign series limited liability company. (b) A foreign protected series of a foreign series limited liability company shall disclose to each other party the name and street and mailing address of: 1. The foreign series limited liability company and each manager of the foreign series limited liability company and an agent for service of process for the foreign series limited liability company; and 2. Any other foreign protected series of the foreign series limited liability company and each foreign protected-series manager of and an agent for service of process for the other foreign protected series.

(2) If a foreign series limited liability company or foreign protected series challenges the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal, the requirement that the foreign series limited liability company or foreign protected series make disclosure under subsection (1) is tolled until the tribunal determines whether it has personal jurisdiction.

(3) If a foreign series limited liability company or foreign protected series does not comply with subsection (1), a party to the proceeding may do one or both of the following: (a) Request the tribunal to treat the noncompliance as a failure to comply with the tribunal’s discovery rules. (b) Bring a separate proceeding in the court to enforce subsection (1).

History: s. 42, ch. 2025-162.
Fla. Stat. § 61.534 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.534
61.534 Warrant to take physical custody of child.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the filing of a petition seeking enforcement of a child custody determination, the petitioner may file a verified application for the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of the child if the child is likely to imminently suffer serious physical harm or removal from this state. Serious physical harm includes, but is not limited to, being subjected to sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures as defined in s. 456.001.

(2) If the court, upon the testimony of the petitioner or other witness, finds that the child is likely to imminently suffer serious physical harm or removal from this state, it may issue a warrant to take physical custody of the child. The petition must be heard on the next judicial day after the warrant is executed unless that date is impossible. In that event, the court shall hold the hearing on the first judicial day possible. The application for the warrant must include the statements required by s. 61.531(2).

(3) A warrant to take physical custody of a child must: (a) Recite the facts upon which a conclusion of imminent serious physical harm or removal from the jurisdiction is based; (b) Direct law enforcement officers to take physical custody of the child immediately; and (c) Provide for the placement of the child pending final relief.

(4) The respondent must be served with the petition, warrant, and order immediately after the child is taken into physical custody.

(5) A warrant to take physical custody of a child is enforceable throughout this state. If the court finds on the basis of the testimony of the petitioner or other witness that a less intrusive remedy is not effective, it may authorize law enforcement officers to enter private property to take physical custody of the child. If required by exigent circumstances of the case, the court may authorize law enforcement officers to make a forcible entry at any hour.

(6) The court may impose conditions upon placement of a child to ensure the appearance of the child and the child’s custodian.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65; s. 2, ch. 2023-90.
Fla. Stat. § 616.23 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 616 / Part I / Section 616.23
616.23 Use of buildings.
Status: in_force

The buildings authorized by ss. 616.21-616.23 may be used by the county, municipality, or fair association for public fair or exposition purposes. These buildings may be used as office space for agricultural agents; however, no more than 20 percent of the buildings may be so used.

History: s. 4, ch. 29832, 1955; s. 3, ch. 59-367; s. 4, ch. 63-393; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 19, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; ss. 25, 44, ch. 93-168; s. 19, ch. 2012-204.
Fla. Stat. § 171.043 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 171 / Part I / Section 171.043
171.043 Character of the area to be annexed.
Status: in_force

A municipal governing body may propose to annex an area only if it meets the general standards of subsection (1) and the requirements of either subsection (2) or subsection (3).

(1) The total area to be annexed must be contiguous to the municipality’s boundaries at the time the annexation proceeding is begun and reasonably compact, and no part of the area shall be included within the boundary of another incorporated municipality.

(2) Part or all of the area to be annexed must be developed for urban purposes. An area developed for urban purposes is defined as any area which meets any one of the following standards: (a) It has a total resident population equal to at least two persons for each acre of land included within its boundaries; (b) It has a total resident population equal to at least one person for each acre of land included within its boundaries and is subdivided into lots and tracts so that at least 60 percent of the total number of lots and tracts are 1 acre or less in size; or (c) It is so developed that at least 60 percent of the total number of lots and tracts in the area at the time of annexation are used for urban purposes, and it is subdivided into lots and tracts so that at least 60 percent of the total acreage, not counting the acreage used at the time of annexation for nonresidential urban purposes, consists of lots and tracts 5 acres or less in size.

(3) In addition to the area developed for urban purposes, a municipal governing body may include in the area to be annexed any area which does not meet the requirements of subsection (2) if such area either: (a) Lies between the municipal boundary and an area developed for urban purposes, so that the area developed for urban purposes is either not adjacent to the municipal boundary or cannot be served by the municipality without extending services or water or sewer lines through such sparsely developed area; or (b) Is adjacent, on at least 60 percent of its external boundary, to any combination of the municipal boundary and the boundary of an area or areas developed for urban purposes as defined in subsection (2). The purpose of this subsection is to permit municipal governing bodies to extend corporate limits to include all nearby areas developed for urban purposes and, where necessary, to include areas which at the time of annexation are not yet developed for urban purposes whose future probable use is urban and which constitute necessary land connections between the municipality and areas developed for urban purposes or between two or more areas developed for urban purposes.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-190; s. 2, ch. 76-176.
Fla. Stat. § 768.0755 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part I / Section 768.0755
768.0755 Premises liability for transitory foreign substances in a business establishment.
Status: in_force

(1) If a person slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, the injured person must prove that the business establishment had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken action to remedy it. Constructive knowledge may be proven by circumstantial evidence showing that: (a) The dangerous condition existed for such a length of time that, in the exercise of ordinary care, the business establishment should have known of the condition; or (b) The condition occurred with regularity and was therefore foreseeable.

(2) This section does not affect any common-law duty of care owed by a person or entity in possession or control of a business premises.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-8.
Fla. Stat. § 1003.4206 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1003 / Part IV / Section 1003.4206
1003.4206 Charity for Change Program.
Status: in_force

As authorized by and consistent with funding appropriated in the General Appropriations Act, the Charity for Change Program is created to implement the character education standards required pursuant to s. 1003.42(2)(t). The program may use third-party providers to deliver after-school and summer services that empower students with an evidence-based curriculum that integrates character education, service learning, charitable and community engagement, and academics.

History: s. 16, ch. 2024-230.
Fla. Stat. § 849.30 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 849 / Section 849.30
849.30 Plaintiff entitled to writs of attachment, garnishment and replevin.
Status: in_force

In any suit under ss. 849.26-849.34, the plaintiff shall be entitled to writs of attachment and garnishment for the sums of money, exclusive of attorney’s fees, sued for the use and benefit of persons other than the state, in the same manner and to the same extent as in an action on contract; and, in any suit under this chapter for the recovery of a thing of value other than money, the plaintiff shall be entitled to a writ of replevin for the recovery of such thing of value, in the manner and to the extent provided by the replevin statutes of the state.

History: s. 5, ch. 26543, 1951; s. 24, ch. 57-1.
Fla. Stat. § 280.06 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 280 / Section 280.06
280.06 Penalty for violation of law, rule, or order to cease and desist or other lawful order.
Status: in_force

(1) The violation of any provision of this chapter, or any order or rule of the Chief Financial Officer, or any order to cease and desist or other lawful order is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) It is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, to knowingly and willfully give false information on any form made under oath and filed pursuant to this chapter with the intent to mislead the Chief Financial Officer in the administration or enforcement of this chapter.

(3) No action lies against the state, any state agency or instrumentality, or the Public Deposits Trust Fund for the submission of any false or fraudulent information, or for any misrepresentation made or given, by any qualified public depository or other financial institution or any officer, employee, or agent thereof, nor shall the same constitute any defense in law or in equity to payment of any assessment under this chapter.

History: s. 11, ch. 87-409; s. 16, ch. 91-244; s. 295, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 895.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 895 / Section 895.03
895.03 Prohibited activities and defense.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering 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) It is unlawful for any person, through a pattern of racketeering 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) It is unlawful for any person employed by, or associated with, any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in such enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity or the collection of an unlawful debt.

(4) It is unlawful for any person to conspire or endeavor to violate any of the provisions of subsection (1), subsection (2), or subsection (3).

History: s. 3, ch. 77-334.
Fla. Stat. § 517.1205 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 517 / Section 517.1205
517.1205 Registration of associated persons specific as to securities dealer, investment adviser, or federal covered adviser identified at time of registration approval.
Status: in_force

Inasmuch as this chapter is intended to protect investors in securities offerings and other investment transactions regulated by that chapter, its provisions are to be construed to require full and fair disclosure of all, but only, those matters material to the investor’s evaluation of the offering or other transaction. It should, furthermore, be construed to impose the standards provided by law on all those seeking to participate in the state’s securities industry through registration as a securities dealer, investment adviser, or associated person. To this end, it is declared to be the intent of the Legislature that the registration of associated persons required by law is specific to the securities dealer, investment adviser, or federal covered adviser identified at the time such registration is approved. Notwithstanding any interpretation of law to the contrary, the historical practice of the Department of Banking and Finance, reflected in its rules, that requires a new application for registration from a previously registered associated person when that person seeks to be associated with a new securities dealer or investment adviser is hereby ratified and approved as consistent with legislative intent. It is, finally, declared to be the intent of the Legislature that while approval of an application for registration of a securities dealer, investment adviser, or associated person requires a finding of compliance with the applicable registration provisions of this chapter and applicable rules, such finding is precluded by a determination that the applicant may be denied registration on grounds provided by law.

History: s. 3, ch. 88-187; s. 1, ch. 89-296; ss. 14, 15, ch. 90-362; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 98-221; s. 3, ch. 2013-202; s. 22, ch. 2023-205.
Fla. Stat. § 490.001 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 490 / Section 490.001
490.001 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Psychological Services Act.”

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 81-235; ss. 1, 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 491.0045 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 491 / Section 491.0045
491.0045 Intern registration; requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) An individual who has not satisfied the postgraduate or post-master’s level experience requirements, as specified in s. 491.005(1)(d), (3)(d), or (4)(d), must register as an intern in the profession for which he or she is seeking licensure before commencing the post-master’s experience requirement or an individual who intends to satisfy part of the required graduate-level practicum, internship, or field experience, outside the academic arena for any profession, and must register as an intern in the profession for which he or she is seeking licensure before commencing the practicum, internship, or field experience.

(2) The department shall register as a clinical social worker intern, marriage and family therapist intern, or mental health counselor intern each applicant who the board certifies has met all of the following criteria: (a) Completed the application form and remitted a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $200, as set by board rule. (b) Submitted to background screening in accordance with s. 456.0135. (c)1. Completed the education requirements as specified in s. 491.005(1)(d), (3)(d), or (4)(d) for the profession for which he or she is applying for licensure, if needed; and 2. Submitted an acceptable supervision plan, as determined by the board, for meeting the practicum, internship, or field work required for licensure that was not satisfied in his or her graduate program. (d) Identified a qualified supervisor.

(3) An individual registered under this section must remain under supervision while practicing under registered intern status.

(4) An individual who fails to comply with this section may not be granted a license under this chapter, and any time spent by the individual completing the experience requirement as specified in s. 491.005(1)(d), (3)(d), or (4)(d) before registering as an intern does not count toward completion of the requirement.

(5) An intern registration is valid for 5 years.

(6) Any registration issued after March 31, 2017, expires 60 months after the date it is issued. The board may make a one-time exception to the requirements of this subsection in emergency or hardship cases, as defined by board rule, if the candidate has passed the theory and practice examination described in s. 491.005(1)(e), (3)(e), and (4)(e).

(7) An individual who has held a provisional license issued by the board may not apply for an intern registration in the same profession.

History: s. 10, ch. 97-198; s. 202, ch. 97-264; s. 165, ch. 99-397; s. 1, ch. 2016-80; s. 48, ch. 2016-241; s. 43, ch. 2020-133; s. 106, ch. 2023-8; s. 37, ch. 2024-243.
Fla. Stat. § 876.42 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 876 / Section 876.42
876.42 Witnesses’ privileges.
Status: in_force

No person shall be excused from attending and testifying, or producing any books, papers, or other documents before any court, referee, or grand jury upon any investigation, proceeding, or trial, for or relating to or concerned with a violation of any section of this law or attempt to commit such violation, upon the ground or for the reason that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required by the state may tend to convict the person of a crime or to subject him or her to a penalty or forfeiture; but no person shall be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the person may so testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, and no testimony so given or produced shall be received against the person, upon any criminal investigation, proceeding, or trial, except upon a prosecution for perjury or contempt of court, based upon the giving or producing of such testimony.

History: s. 6, ch. 20252, 1941; s. 65, ch. 74-383; s. 1420, ch. 97-102; s. 16, ch. 2004-11.
Fla. Stat. § 958.14 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 958 / Section 958.14
958.14 Violation of probation or community control program.
Status: in_force

A violation or alleged violation of probation or the terms of a community control program shall subject the youthful offender to the provisions of s. 948.06. However, no youthful offender shall be committed to the custody of the department for a substantive violation for a period longer than the maximum sentence for the offense for which he or she was found guilty, with credit for time served while incarcerated, or for a technical or nonsubstantive violation for a period longer than 6 years or for a period longer than the maximum sentence for the offense for which he or she was found guilty, whichever is less, with credit for time served while incarcerated.

History: s. 14, ch. 78-84; s. 193, ch. 83-216; s. 24, ch. 85-288; s. 19, ch. 90-208; s. 1708, ch. 97-102; s. 6, ch. 97-239; s. 38, ch. 2004-373; s. 8, ch. 2007-2; s. 138, ch. 2019-167.
Fla. Stat. § 403.533 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part II / Section 403.533
403.533 Enforcement of compliance.
Status: in_force

Failure to obtain a certification, or to comply with the conditions thereof, or to comply with this act shall constitute a violation of chapter 403.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-65; s. 42, ch. 90-331.
Fla. Stat. § 695.015 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 695 / Section 695.015
695.015 Conveyances by law between governmental agencies, recording.
Status: in_force

All laws which purport to convey title to real property from one governmental agency or political subdivision to another shall be recorded in the public records of the county or counties in which the property is located, and such laws shall contain a provision requiring such recording.

History: s. 1, ch. 70-103.
Fla. Stat. § 677.309 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 677 / Part III / Section 677.309
677.309 Duty of care; contractual limitation of carrier’s liability.
Status: in_force

(1) A carrier that issues a bill of lading, whether negotiable or nonnegotiable, shall exercise the degree of care in relation to the goods which a reasonably careful person would exercise under similar circumstances. This subsection does not affect any statute, regulation, or rule of law that imposes liability upon a common carrier for damages not caused by its negligence.

(2) Damages may be limited by a term in the bill of lading or in a transportation agreement that the carrier’s liability may not exceed a value stated in the bill or transportation agreement if the carrier’s rates are dependent upon value and the consignor is afforded an opportunity to declare a higher value and the consignor is advised of the opportunity. However, such a limitation is not effective with respect to the carrier’s liability for conversion to its own use.

(3) Reasonable provisions as to the time and manner of presenting claims and commencing actions based on the shipment may be included in the bill of lading or a transportation agreement.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 633, ch. 97-102; s. 40, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 985.031 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part I / Section 985.031
985.031 Age limitation; exception.
Status: in_force

(1) This section may be cited as the “Kaia Rolle Act.”

(2) A child younger than 7 years of age may not be arrested, charged, or adjudicated delinquent for a delinquent act or violation of law based on an act occurring before he or she reaches 7 years of age, unless the violation of law is a forcible felony as defined in s. 776.08.

History: s. 8, ch. 2021-241.
Fla. Stat. § 403.501 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part II / Section 403.501
403.501 Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 403.501-403.518 shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 73-33; s. 1, ch. 76-76; s. 1, ch. 90-331.
Fla. Stat. § 253.785 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 253 / Section 253.785
253.785 Liberal construction of act.
Status: in_force

It is intended that the provisions of this act shall be liberally construed for accomplishing the work authorized and provided for or intended to be provided for by this act, and when strict construction would result in the defeat of the accomplishment of any part of the work authorized by this act, and a liberal construction would permit or assist in the accomplishment thereof, the liberal construction shall be chosen.

History: ss. 10, 16, ch. 79-167; s. 5, ch. 84-287.