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Fla. Stat. § 494.00612 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 494 / Part III / Section 494.00612
494.00612 Mortgage lender license renewal.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to renew a mortgage lender license, a mortgage lender must: (a) Submit a completed license renewal form as prescribed by commission rule. (b) Submit a nonrefundable renewal fee of $475, the $100 nonrefundable fee if required by s. 494.00172, and nonrefundable fees to cover the cost of further fingerprint processing and retention as set forth in commission rule. (c) Submit fingerprints in accordance with s. 494.00611(2)(d) for any new control persons who have not been screened. (d) Provide proof that the mortgage lender continues to meet the applicable net worth requirement in a form prescribed by commission rule. (e) Authorize the registry to obtain an independent credit report on each of the mortgage lender’s control persons from a consumer reporting agency, and transmit or provide access to the report to the office. The cost of the credit report shall be borne by the licensee. (f) Submit any additional information or documentation requested by the office and required by rule concerning the licensee. Additional information may include documentation of pending and prior disciplinary and criminal history events, including arrest reports and certified copies of charging documents, plea agreements, judgments and sentencing documents, documents relating to pretrial intervention, orders terminating probation or supervised release, final administrative agency orders, or other comparable documents that may provide the office with the appropriate information to determine eligibility for renewal of licensure.

(2) The office may not renew a mortgage lender license unless the mortgage lender continues to meet the minimum requirements for initial licensure pursuant to s. 494.00611 and adopted rule.

(3) If a licensed mortgage lender fails to meet the requirements of this section for annual license renewal on or before December 31 but meets such requirements before March 1, the mortgage lender’s license status shall be changed to “failed to renew” pending review and renewal by the office. A nonrefundable reinstatement fee of $475 shall be charged in addition to registry fees. The license status shall not be changed until the requirements of this section are met and all fees are paid. If the licensee fails to meet the requirements of this section and pay all required fees before March 1, such license is expired and such mortgage lender must apply for a new mortgage lender license under s. 494.00611.

History: s. 44, ch. 2009-241; s. 9, ch. 2011-71; s. 47, ch. 2014-91.
Fla. Stat. § 320.17 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.17
320.17 Classification of vehicles and mobile homes and assessment of license tax by department.
Status: in_force

The department may, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, determine the classification of, and the amount of license tax due on, any motor vehicle or mobile home required to be registered under the laws of this state and may, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, fix, determine, and assess the amount of license tax and fees to be paid for registration or renewal of registration. A determination of the department, when certified in writing, is prima facie evidence of the validity, regularity, and propriety thereof and of the liability of the vehicle involved therein to the classification and tax so determined, fixed, and assessed. No such determination when made by the department may be disregarded or set aside in any court, except when clearly shown to be unwarranted in law or in fact.

History: s. 6, ch. 7275, 1917; s. 1, ch. 7737, 1918; RGS 1011; s. 5, ch. 8410, 1921; s. 3, ch. 10182, 1925; CGL 1285; s. 3, ch. 15625, 1931; s. 3, ch. 16085, 1933; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 41, ch. 83-318.
Fla. Stat. § 641.2015 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.2015
641.2015 Incorporation required.
Status: in_force

On or after October 1, 1985, any entity that has not yet obtained a certificate of authority to operate a health maintenance organization in this state shall be incorporated or shall be a division of a corporation formed under the provisions of either part I of chapter 607 or chapter 617 or shall be a public entity that is organized as a political subdivision. In the case of a division of a corporation, the financial requirements of this part shall apply to the entire corporation. Incorporation shall not be required of any entity which has already been issued an initial certificate of authority prior to this date and which is not a corporation on October 1, 1985, or which is incorporated in any other state on October 1, 1985; nor shall incorporation be required on renewal of any certificate of authority by such an organization or be required of a public entity that is organized as a political subdivision.

History: ss. 7, 47, ch. 85-177; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 14, ch. 96-199; s. 58, ch. 2014-209.
Fla. Stat. § 320.28 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.28
320.28 Nonresident dealers in secondhand motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, or mobile homes.
Status: in_force

Every dealer in used or secondhand motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, or mobile homes who is a nonresident of the state, does not have a permanent place of business in this state, and has not qualified as a dealer under the provisions of ss. 320.27, 320.77, and 320.771, and any person other than a dealer qualified under the provisions of said ss. 320.27, 320.77, and 320.771, who brings any used or secondhand motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, or mobile home into the state for the purpose of sale, except to a dealer licensed under the provisions of ss. 320.27, 320.77, and 320.771, shall, at least 10 days prior to the sale of said vehicle, the offering of said vehicle for sale, or the advertising of said vehicle for sale, make and file with the department the official application for a certificate of title for said vehicle as provided by law. Any person who has had one or more transactions involving the sale of three or more used or secondhand motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, or mobile homes in Florida during any 12-month period shall be deemed to be a secondhand dealer in motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, or mobile homes.

History: ss. 1, 6, ch. 17113, 1935; s. 1, ch. 18032, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 1317(1), (6); s. 1, ch. 24192, 1947; s. 1, ch. 25140, 1949; s. 1, ch. 57-388; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 24, ch. 77-357; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 15, 17, ch. 80-217; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 21, ch. 88-395; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 95-333.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.975 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part IV / Section 1012.975
1012.975 Remuneration of state university presidents; limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) DEFINITIONS. — As used in this section, the term: (a) “Cash-equivalent compensation” means any benefit that may be assigned an equivalent cash value. (b) “Public funds” means funds appropriated from the General Revenue Fund, funds appropriated from state trust funds, tuition and fees, or any funds from a state university trust fund regardless of repository. (c) “Remuneration” means salary, bonuses, and cash-equivalent compensation paid to a state university president by his or her employer for work performed, excluding health insurance benefits and retirement benefits.

(2) EXCEPTIONS. — This section does not prohibit a party from providing cash or cash-equivalent compensation from funds that are not public funds to a state university president in excess of the limit in subsection (3). If a party is unable or unwilling to fulfill an obligation to provide cash or cash-equivalent compensation to a state university president as permitted under this subsection, public funds may not be used to fulfill such obligation.

(3) LIMITATION ON REMUNERATION. — Notwithstanding a law, resolution, or rule to the contrary, a state university president may not receive more than $200,000 in remuneration from public funds. Only compensation, as defined in s. 121.021(22), provided to a state university president may be used in calculating benefits under chapter 121.

History: s. 4, ch. 2003-392; s. 41, ch. 2011-63; s. 40, ch. 2012-134; s. 23, ch. 2013-45; s. 99, ch. 2014-39.
Fla. Stat. § 506.20 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 506 / Section 506.20
506.20 Filing and recording of marks and brands on field boxes.
Status: in_force

Any person desiring to avail herself or himself of the benefits of ss. 506.19-506.28, may make application to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and shall file with such department a true copy and description of such identifying mark or brand, which, if entitled thereto under the provisions of ss. 506.19-506.28, shall be filed and recorded by such department in a book to be provided and kept by it for that purpose, and the name of the owner of such brand or mark shall be likewise entered into such record, and such department shall then assign or designate a permanent registered number to the owner of such brand or mark, said number to be assigned progressively as marks and brands are received and recorded, and the registered number so assigned shall then become a part of the registered brand or mark and shall plainly and distinctly be made to appear on such field boxes, pallets, crates, receptacles and containers, together with the identifying mark or brand referred to in s. 506.19 hereof. The department shall determine if such brand or mark so applied for is not a duplication of any brand or mark previously recorded by or with it, or does not so closely resemble the same as to be misleading or deceiving. If the brand or mark applied for does so resemble or is such a duplication of previously recorded brands or marks as to be misleading or deceiving, the application shall be denied and the applicant may file some other brand or mark in the manner described above.

History: s. 2, ch. 16018, 1933; s. 2, ch. 16859, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 7087(2), (14); s. 1, ch. 67-18; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-47; s. 655, ch. 97-103; s. 127, ch. 2020-2.
Fla. Stat. § 628.730 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part III / Section 628.730
628.730 Merger with intermediate holding company.
Status: in_force

(1) A mutual insurance holding company may, pursuant to a plan and agreement of merger approved by the office, in accordance with s. 628.715(2)(b), merge into its intermediate holding company. The surviving intermediate holding company shall assume all of the assets and liabilities of the mutual insurance holding company, and all of the stock of the intermediate holding company owned by the mutual insurance holding company immediately prior to the merger shall be distributed to existing persons who were members of the mutual insurance holding company at any time within the 3-year period preceding the date of such merger.

(2) The distributive share of each such member shall be determined: (a) For domestic mutual insurance holding companies owning solely life and health insurance subsidiaries, by a formula based upon such reasonable classifications of members as the office may approve. (b) For all other domestic insurance holding companies, based upon the ratio that the total amount of paid premiums paid by such member for policies of insurance during the 3-year period or part of such period preceding the date of such merger during which such recipient was a member bears to the total amount of paid premiums paid by all members entitled to receive a distributive share as a result of such merger during such entire 3-year period and upon such reasonable classifications of members as the department may approve, unless the domestic mutual insurance holding company submits another fair formula that is approved by the department.

(3) For purposes of creating a public market for the shares of the intermediate holding company, the mutual insurance holding company may, immediately prior to the merger, sell or cause the intermediate holding company to sell to the public up to 25 percent of its capital stock representing no more than 25 percent of the voting stock of the intermediate holding company.

(4) The office shall hold a public hearing to allow public comment on the plan and agreement of merger. The hearing must be held within 90 days after receipt of the office of the proposed plan and agreement of merger.

(5) The plan and agreement of merger shall be submitted to the members of the mutual holding company for their approval and shall take effect only if approved by a majority of the members of the mutual insurance holding company who vote either in person or by proxy on such merger at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such merger, pursuant to reasonable notice and procedures as approved by the office.

History: s. 5, ch. 2000-273; s. 5, ch. 2003-76; s. 1307, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 681.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 681 / Section 681.10
681.10 Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 83-69; s. 1, ch. 85-240; s. 19, ch. 88-95; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 674.301 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 674 / Part III / Section 674.301
674.301 Deferred posting; recovery of payment by return of items; time of dishonor; return of items by payor bank.
Status: in_force

(1) If a payor bank settles for a demand item other than a documentary draft presented otherwise than for immediate payment over the counter before midnight of the banking day of receipt, the payor bank may revoke the settlement and recover the settlement if, before it has made final payment and before its midnight deadline, it: (a) Returns the item; or (b) Sends written notice of dishonor or nonpayment if the item is unavailable for return.

(2) If a demand item is received by a payor bank for credit on its books, it may return the item or send notice of dishonor and may revoke any credit given or recover the amount thereof withdrawn by its customer, if it acts within the time limit and in the manner specified in subsection (1).

(3) Unless previous notice of dishonor has been sent, an item is dishonored at the time when for purposes of dishonor it is returned or notice sent in accordance with this section.

(4) An item is returned: (a) As to an item presented through a clearinghouse, when it is delivered to the presenting or last collecting bank or to the clearinghouse or is sent or delivered in accordance with clearinghouse rules; or (b) In all other cases, when it is sent or delivered to the bank’s customer or transferor or pursuant to instructions.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 35, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 561.1211 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 561 / Section 561.1211
561.1211 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 due under s. 563.05, s. 564.06, or s. 565.12, except excise taxes imposed on wine produced by manufacturers in this state from products grown in this state. However, a credit allowed under this section may not exceed 90 percent of the tax due on the return the credit is taken. For purposes of the distributions of tax revenue under ss. 561.121 and 564.06(10), the division 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. 10, ch. 2010-24.
Fla. Stat. § 733.901 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part IX / Section 733.901
733.901 Final discharge.
Status: in_force

(1) After administration has been completed, the personal representative shall be discharged.

(2) The discharge of the personal representative shall release the personal representative and shall bar any action against the personal representative, as such or individually, and the surety.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 96, ch. 75-220; s. 42, ch. 77-87; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 6, ch. 81-27; s. 29, ch. 95-401; s. 1027, ch. 97-102; s. 168, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 400.9974 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 400 / Part XI / Section 400.9974
400.9974 Client comprehensive treatment plans; client services.
Status: in_force

(1) A transitional living facility shall develop a comprehensive treatment plan for each client as soon as practicable but no later than 30 days after the initial comprehensive treatment plan is developed. The comprehensive treatment plan must be developed by an interdisciplinary team consisting of the case manager, the program director, the advanced practice registered nurse, and appropriate therapists. The client or, if appropriate, the client’s representative must be included in developing the comprehensive treatment plan. The comprehensive treatment plan must be reviewed and updated if the client fails to meet projected improvements outlined in the plan or if a significant change in the client’s condition occurs. The comprehensive treatment plan must be reviewed and updated at least once monthly.

(2) The comprehensive treatment plan must include: (a) Orders obtained from the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse and the client’s diagnosis, medical history, physical examination, and rehabilitative or restorative needs. (b) A preliminary nursing evaluation, including orders for immediate care provided by the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, which shall be completed when the client is admitted. (c) A comprehensive, accurate, reproducible, and standardized assessment of the client’s functional capability; the treatments designed to achieve skills, behaviors, and other conditions necessary for the client to return to the community; and specific measurable goals. (d) Steps necessary for the client to achieve transition into the community and estimated length of time to achieve those goals.

(3) The client or, if appropriate, the client’s representative must consent to the continued treatment at the transitional living facility. Consent may be for a period of up to 6 months. If such consent is not given, the transitional living facility shall discharge the client as soon as practicable.

(4) A client must receive the professional program services needed to implement the client’s comprehensive treatment plan.

(5) The licensee must employ qualified professional staff to carry out and monitor the various professional interventions in accordance with the stated goals and objectives of the client’s comprehensive treatment plan.

(6) A client must receive a continuous treatment program that includes appropriate, consistent implementation of specialized and general training, treatment, health services, and related services and that is directed toward: (a) The acquisition of the behaviors and skills necessary for the client to function with as much self-determination and independence as possible. (b) The prevention or deceleration of regression or loss of current optimal functional status. (c) The management of behavioral issues that preclude independent functioning in the community.

History: s. 1, ch. 2015-25; s. 34, ch. 2018-106.
Fla. Stat. § 255.514 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.514
255.514 Division of Bond Finance; revenue bonds.
Status: in_force

The division is authorized to issue obligations under this act on behalf of and at the request of the Department of Management Services.

History: s. 5, ch. 85-349; s. 33, ch. 98-279.
Fla. Stat. § 207.002 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 207 / Section 207.002
207.002 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Commercial motor vehicle” means any vehicle not owned or operated by a governmental entity which uses diesel fuel or motor fuel on the public highways; and which has a gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds, or has three or more axles regardless of weight, or is used in combination when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. The term excludes any vehicle owned or operated by a community transportation coordinator as defined in s. 427.011 or by a private operator that provides public transit services under contract with such a provider.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

(3) “Diesel fuel” means any liquid product or gas product or combination thereof, including, but not limited to, all forms of fuel known or sold as diesel fuel, kerosene, butane gas, or propane gas and all other forms of liquefied petroleum gases, except those defined as “motor fuel,” used to propel a motor vehicle.

(4) “International Registration Plan” means a registration reciprocity agreement among states of the United States and provinces of Canada providing for payment of license fees or license taxes on the basis of fleet miles operated in various jurisdictions.

(5) “Interstate” means vehicle movement between or through two or more states.

(6) “Intrastate” means vehicle movement from one point within a state to another point within the same state.

(7) “Motor carrier” means any person owning, controlling, operating, or managing any motor vehicle used to transport persons or property over any public highway.

(8) “Motor fuel” means what is commonly known and sold as gasoline and fuels containing a mixture of gasoline and other products.

(9) “Operate,” “operated,” “operation,” or “operating” means and includes the utilization in any form of any commercial motor vehicle, whether loaded or empty, whether utilized for compensation or not for compensation, and whether owned by or leased to the motor carrier who uses it or causes it to be used.

(10) “Person” means and includes natural persons, corporations, copartnerships, firms, companies, agencies, or associations, singular or plural.

(11) “Public highway” means any public street, road, or highway in this state.

(12) “Registrant” means a person in whose name or names a vehicle is properly registered.

(13) “Use,” “uses,” or “used” means the consumption of diesel fuel or motor fuel in a commercial motor vehicle for the propulsion thereof.

History: s. 2, ch. 80-415; s. 1, ch. 81-151; s. 66, ch. 83-217; s. 1, ch. 84-260; s. 40, ch. 85-180; s. 4, ch. 86-243; s. 6, ch. 87-198; s. 102, ch. 95-417; s. 37, ch. 2000-151; s. 2, ch. 2013-160.
Fla. Stat. § 905.165 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 905 / Section 905.165
905.165 Grand jury to make presentments.
Status: in_force

The grand jury may make presentments for offenses against the criminal laws, whether or not specific punishment is provided for the offense.

History: s. 16, Nov. 19, 1828; RS 2805; GS 3854; RGS 5949; CGL 8215; s. 53, ch. 70-339.
Fla. Stat. § 376.71 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 376 / Section 376.71
376.71 Registration fee and gross receipts tax; exemptions.
Status: in_force

The registration fee and the gross receipts tax imposed under ss. 376.303(1)(d) and 376.70 do not apply to uniform rental companies or linen supply companies.

History: s. 8, ch. 95-239; s. 43, ch. 2005-2.
Fla. Stat. § 624.504 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part IV / Section 624.504
624.504 Liability for state, county tax.
Status: in_force

Each authorized insurer that uses insurance agents in this state shall be liable for and shall pay the state and county taxes required therefor under s. 624.501 or s. 624.505.

History: s. 76, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-237; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 194, ch. 90-363; s. 74, ch. 2003-1; s. 17, ch. 2003-267; s. 10, ch. 2003-281.