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Fla. Stat. § 98.081 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 98 / Section 98.081
98.081 Names removed from the statewide voter registration system; restrictions on reregistering; recordkeeping; restoration of erroneously or illegally removed names.
Status: in_force

(1) When the name of any elector is removed from the statewide voter registration system pursuant to s. 98.065 or s. 98.075, the elector’s original registration application shall be retained by the supervisor of elections having custody of the application. As alternatives, registrations removed from the statewide voter registration system may be microfilmed and such microfilms substituted for the original registration applications; or, when voter registration information, including the voter’s signature, is maintained digitally or on electronic, magnetic, or optic media, such stored information may be substituted for the original registration application. Such microfilms or stored information shall be retained by the supervisor of elections having custody. In the event the original registration applications are microfilmed or maintained digitally or on electronic or other media, such originals may be destroyed in accordance with the schedule approved by the Bureau of Archives and Records Management of the Division of Library and Information Services of the department.

(2) When the name of any elector has been erroneously or illegally removed from the statewide voter registration system, the name of the elector shall be restored by a voter registration official upon satisfactory proof, even though the registration period for that election is closed.

History: s. 8, ch. 25391, 1949; s. 2, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 1, ch. 61-86; s. 5, ch. 77-175; s. 1, ch. 78-102; s. 14, ch. 79-365; s. 8, ch. 80-292; s. 45, ch. 81-259; s. 18, ch. 81-304; s. 7, ch. 82-143; s. 3, ch. 90-315; s. 30, ch. 94-224; s. 1387, ch. 95-147; s. 23, ch. 2005-278; s. 6, ch. 2005-286.
Fla. Stat. § 106.1475 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.1475
106.1475 Text message and telephone solicitation; registered agent requirements; penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person or organization that conducts business in this state consisting of sending text messages or placing telephone calls that are subject to the disclaimer requirements in s. 106.147 must, prior to conducting such business, have and continuously maintain, for at least 180 days following the cessation of such business activities in the state, a registered agent for the purpose of any service of process, notice, or demand required or authorized by law and must file with the division a notice of such registered agent. Such registered agent must be an individual who is a resident of this state, a domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in this state. However, this subsection does not apply to any person or organization already lawfully registered to conduct business in this state.

(2) For purposes of this section, conducting business in this state as specified in subsection (1) includes both sending text messages or placing telephone calls from a location in this state and sending text messages or placing telephone calls from a location outside this state to individuals located in this state.

(3)(a) The division shall create and maintain forms for the notice required by subsection (1), which, at a minimum, must elicit all of the following information: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the registered agent. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the person or organization conducting business in this state as specified in subsection (1). (b) The person or organization conducting business in this state as specified in subsection (1) must immediately notify the division of any changes in the information required in paragraph (a).

(4) Any person or organization that violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 19, ch. 97-13; s. 6, ch. 2021-49.
Fla. Stat. § 390.018 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 390 / Section 390.018
390.018 Administrative fine.
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, the agency may impose a fine upon the clinic in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation of any provision of this chapter, part II of chapter 408, or applicable rules.

History: s. 8, ch. 78-382; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 4, 5, ch. 88-97; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 97-151; s. 21, ch. 2007-230; s. 98, ch. 2008-4.
Fla. Stat. § 1003.56 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1003 / Part V / Section 1003.56
1003.56 English language instruction for limited English proficient students.
Status: in_force

(1) Instruction in the English language shall be provided to limited English proficient students. Such instruction shall be designed to develop the student’s mastery of the four language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as rapidly as possible.

(2)(a) “Limited English proficient” or “limited English proficiency,” when used with reference to an individual, means: 1.a. An individual who was not born in the United States and whose native language is a language other than English; b. An individual who comes from a home environment where a language other than English is spoken in the home; or c. An individual who is an American Indian or Alaskan native and who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on his or her level of English language proficiency; and 2. Who, by reason thereof, has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or listening to the English language to deny such individual the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms where the language of instruction is English. (b) “Home language” or “native language,” when used with reference to an individual of limited English proficiency, means the language normally used by such individual or, in the case of a student, the language normally used by the parents of the student. (c) “ESOL” means English for Speakers of Other Languages and: 1. When modifying instruction, the strategy used to teach limited English proficient students; or 2. When modifying program, the program funded in the Florida Education Finance Program, listed under English for Speakers of Other Languages in s. 1011.62.

(3) Each district school board shall implement the following procedures: (a) Develop and submit a plan for providing English language instruction for limited English proficient students to the Department of Education for review and approval. (b) Identify limited English proficient students through assessment. (c) Provide for student exit from and reclassification into the program. (d) Provide limited English proficient students ESOL instruction in English and ESOL instruction or home language instruction in the basic subject areas of reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and computer literacy. (e) Maintain a student plan. (f) Provide qualified teachers. (g) Provide equal access to other programs for eligible limited English proficient students based on need. (h) Provide for parental involvement in the program.

(4) Each district school board’s program for limited English proficient students shall be evaluated and monitored periodically.

(5) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules for the purpose of implementing this section.

History: s. 150, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 406.01 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 406 / Part I / Section 406.01
406.01 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the “Medical Examiners Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 70-232.
Fla. Stat. § 296.45 — Florida Code / Title XX / Chapter 296 / Part III / Section 296.45
296.45 Operator; qualifications, duties, and responsibilities.
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall appoint an operator who shall be responsible for the overall operation of the program and the care of the participant or designate a contractor to perform the same duties.

(2) The operator shall determine the eligibility of applicants for admission to the program in accordance with provisions of this part and, together with the director, shall adopt rules necessary for the proper administration of the program, including rules for the preservation of order and enforcement of discipline in the program. Rules governing the program shall conform as nearly as possible to the rules and regulations for comparable facilities of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(3) The operator position shall be assigned to the Selected Exempt Service under part V of chapter 110 unless the operation of the program is assigned to a contractor. The director shall give veterans’ preference in selecting an operator, as provided in ss. 295.07 and 295.085 if the operation of the program is not assigned to a contractor.

(4) Employees who fill authorized and established positions appropriated for the program shall be state employees unless the operation of the program is assigned to a contractor. The department shall classify such employees in the manner prescribed in chapter 110.

(5) The operator shall administer and enforce all rules of the program, including rules of discipline, and may dismiss a participant in the program for an infraction of the rules, subject to the approval of the director.

History: s. 3, ch. 2023-162.
Fla. Stat. § 662.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 662 / Section 662.10
662.10 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the “Florida Family Trust Company Act.”

History: s. 3, ch. 2014-97.
Fla. Stat. § 627.756 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XII / Section 627.756
627.756 Bonds for construction contracts; attorney fees in case of suit.
Status: in_force

(1) In a suit brought by an owner, a contractor, a subcontractor, a laborer, or a materialman against a surety insurer under payment or performance bonds written by the insurer under the laws of this state to indemnify against pecuniary loss by breach of a building or construction contract, upon the rendition of a judgment or decree by any of the courts of this state against the surety insurer and in favor of the owner, contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or materialman, the trial court or, in the event of an appeal in which the owner, contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or materialman prevails, the appellate court, shall adjudge or decree against the surety insurer and in favor of the owner, contractor, subcontractor, laborer, or materialman a reasonable sum as fees or compensation for the attorney prosecuting the suit in which the recovery is had.

(2) A surety who issues a bid, performance, or payment bond in connection with construction activities where hazardous substances exist or are discovered is liable under ss. 376.308 and 403.727 only to the extent provided in this subsection. In case of a default, the surety is liable only for the cost of completion of the contract work in accordance with the plans and specifications, less the balance of funds remaining to be paid under the contract, up to the penal sum of the bond. The surety is not liable on a bond to indemnify or compensate the obligee for loss or liability arising from personal injury or property damage, whether or not caused by a breach of the bonded contract. Further, a right of action does not accrue on a bond to or for the use of any person other than the obligee named in the bond.

History: s. 616, ch. 59-205; s. 1, ch. 70-334; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 17, ch. 77-353; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 569, 573, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; ss. 87, 114, ch. 92-318; s. 2, ch. 2019-94; s. 12, ch. 2023-15.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.30 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part I / Section 1006.30
1006.30 Affidavit of state instructional materials reviewers.
Status: in_force

Before transacting any business, each state instructional materials reviewer shall make an affidavit, to be filed with the department, that:

(1) The reviewer will faithfully discharge the duties imposed upon him or her.

(2) The reviewer has no interest in any publishing or manufacturing organization that produces or sells instructional materials.

(3) The reviewer is in no way connected with the distribution of the instructional materials.

(4) The reviewer does not have any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the business or profits of any person engaged in manufacturing, publishing, or selling instructional materials designed for use in the public schools.

(5) The reviewer will not accept any emolument or promise of future reward of any kind from any publisher or manufacturer of instructional materials or his or her agent or anyone interested in, or intending to bias his or her judgment in any way in, the selection of any materials to be adopted.

(6) The reviewer understands that it is unlawful to discuss matters relating to instructional materials submitted for adoption with any agent of a publisher or manufacturer of instructional materials, either directly or indirectly, except during the period when the publisher or manufacturer is providing a presentation for the reviewer during his or her review of the instructional materials submitted for adoption.

History: s. 305, ch. 2002-387; s. 22, ch. 2011-55.
Fla. Stat. § 327.34 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 327 / Section 327.34
327.34 Incapacity of operator.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for the owner of any vessel or any person having such in charge or in control to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by any person who by reason of physical or mental disability is incapable of operating such vessel under the prevailing circumstances. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit operation of boats by paraplegics who are licensed to operate motor vehicles on the highways.

History: s. 4, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361.
Fla. Stat. § 945.01 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 945 / Section 945.01
945.01 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them unless the context shall clearly indicate otherwise:

(1) “Correctional system” means all prisons and other correctional institutions now existing or hereafter created under the jurisdiction of the department.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.

(3) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Corrections.

(4) “Reception center” means a temporary custodial institution for offenders committed to the department for classification and assignment to an appropriate institution in the correctional system.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-213; s. 18, ch. 61-530; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 2, ch. 70-441; s. 283, ch. 71-377; s. 68, ch. 77-120; s. 77, ch. 79-3.
Fla. Stat. § 216.182 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 216 / Section 216.182
216.182 Approval of fixed capital outlay program plan.
Status: in_force

(1) The Executive Office of the Governor shall have the authority to approve the program plan of fixed capital outlay projects to assure that each is consistent with legislative policies for operations, including approved operational standards related to program and utilization and reasonable continuing operating costs.

(2) Any department under the direct supervision of a member of the Cabinet or of a board consisting of the Governor and members of the Cabinet which contends that the determination of the program plan by the Executive Office of the Governor pursuant to subsection (1) is contrary to the orderly implementation of legislative authorization shall have the right to have the issue reviewed by the Administration Commission, which shall decide such issue by majority vote. The appropriations committees of the Legislature may advise the Administration Commission on the issue.

History: s. 4, ch. 75-243; s. 12, ch. 77-352; s. 9, ch. 81-169.
Fla. Stat. § 546.004 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 546 / Section 546.004
546.004 Local licenses, permits, and certificates.
Status: in_force

An amusement ride or amusement attraction may not be granted any license, permit, or registration to engage in business by any local government until the proper governmental authority has been satisfied that the amusement ride or amusement attraction has met the requirements of s. 546.003.

History: s. 3, ch. 83-110.
Fla. Stat. § 624.487 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part III / Section 624.487
624.487 Enforcement of specified insurance provisions.
Status: in_force

The office may enforce, with respect to group self-insurance funds established or operated under s. 624.4621, the provisions of s. 624.316, s. 624.424, s. 625.091, or s. 625.305 as they relate to workers’ compensation insurers.

History: s. 132, ch. 91-108; s. 91, ch. 93-415; s. 838, ch. 2003-261; s. 93, ch. 2013-18.
Fla. Stat. § 773.03 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 773 / Section 773.03
773.03 Limitation on liability for equine activity; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) This section applies to the horseracing industry as defined in chapter 550.

(2) Nothing in s. 773.02 shall prevent or limit the liability of an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person if the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or person: (a) Provided the equipment or tack, and knew or should have known that the equipment or tack was faulty, and it was so faulty as to be totally or partially responsible for the injury; (b) Provided the equine and failed to make reasonable and prudent efforts to determine the ability of the participant to engage safely in the equine activity, or to determine the ability of the participant to safely manage the particular equine based on the participant’s representation of his or her ability; (c) Owns, leases, rents, has authorized use of, or is otherwise in lawful possession and control of the land or facilities upon which the participant was injured, and the injury was due totally or in part, to a dangerous latent condition which was known to the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or person and failed to post warning signs; (d) Commits an act or omission that a reasonably prudent person would not have done or omitted under the same or similar circumstances or that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant, which act or omission was a proximate cause of the injury; or (e) Intentionally injures the participant.

History: s. 90, ch. 93-169; s. 1183, ch. 97-102; s. 30, ch. 2000-354.
Fla. Stat. § 601.99036 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 601 / Section 601.99036
601.99036 Approval of specified salary changes.
Status: in_force

Any change in the annual salary of an employee of the department who earns $100,000 or more must be approved by a majority of the commission before the salary adjustment is made.

History: s. 2, ch. 2003-144; s. 69, ch. 2012-182.
Fla. Stat. § 1008.38 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1008 / Part II / Section 1008.38
1008.38 Articulation accountability process.
Status: in_force

The State Board of Education, in conjunction with the Board of Governors, shall develop articulation accountability measures which assess the status of systemwide articulation processes authorized under s. 1007.23 and establish an articulation accountability process which at a minimum shall address:

(1) The impact of articulation processes on ensuring educational continuity and the orderly and unobstructed transition of students between public secondary and postsecondary education systems and facilitating the transition of students between the public and private sectors.

(2) The adequacy of preparation of public secondary students to smoothly articulate to a public postsecondary institution.

(3) The effectiveness of articulated acceleration mechanisms available to secondary students.

(4) The smooth transfer of Florida College System associate degree graduates to a Florida College System institution or a state university.

(5) An examination of degree requirements that exceed the parameters of 60 credit hours for an associate degree and 120 hours for a baccalaureate degree in public postsecondary programs.

(6) The relationship between student attainment of college-level academic skills and articulation to the upper division in public postsecondary institutions.

History: s. 383, ch. 2002-387; s. 128, ch. 2007-217; s. 16, ch. 2011-177.
Fla. Stat. § 733.802 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part VIII / Section 733.802
733.802 Proceedings for compulsory payment of devises or distributive interest.
Status: in_force

(1) Before final distribution, no personal representative shall be compelled: (a) To pay a devise in money before the final settlement of the personal representative’s accounts, (b) To deliver specific personal property devised, unless the personal property is exempt personal property, (c) To pay all or any part of a distributive share in the personal estate of a decedent, or (d) To surrender land to any beneficiary, unless the beneficiary establishes that the property will not be required for the payment of debts, family allowance, estate and inheritance taxes, claims, elective share of the surviving spouse, charges, or expenses of administration or to provide funds for contribution or to enforce equalization in case of advancements.

(2) An order directing the surrender of real property or the delivery of personal property by the personal representative to the beneficiary shall be conclusive in favor of bona fide purchasers for value from the beneficiary or distributee as against the personal representative and all other persons claiming by, through, under, or against the decedent or the decedent’s estate.

(3) If the administration of the estate has not been completed before the entry of an order of partial distribution, the court may require the person entitled to distribution to give a bond with sureties as prescribed in s. 45.011, conditioned on the making of due contribution for the payment of devises, family allowance, estate and inheritance taxes, claims, elective share of the spouse, charges, expenses of administration, and equalization in case of advancements, plus any interest on them.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 86, ch. 75-220; s. 37, ch. 77-87; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 272, ch. 79-400; s. 1019, ch. 97-102; s. 154, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 354.03 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 354 / Section 354.03
354.03 Bond.
Status: in_force

Before entering into the performance of his or her duties every such special officer shall enter into a good and sufficient bond payable to the Governor of Florida, and the Governor’s successors, in the penal sum of $5,000, with some surety company authorized to do business in this state as surety thereon, conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties, and to pay any and all damage done by any illegal act committed by him or her, to be approved by the Department of Financial Services.

History: s. 3, ch. 8539, 1921; CGL 6655; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 80-289; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 13, 15, ch. 82-90; ss. 7, 8, ch. 92-192; s. 542, ch. 95-148; s. 146, ch. 99-13; s. 378, ch. 2003-261.