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Fla. Stat. § 316.062 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.062
316.062 Duty to give information and render aid.
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of any vehicle involved in a crash resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle or other property which is driven or attended by any person shall give his or her name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving, and shall upon request and if available exhibit his or her license or permit to drive, to any person injured in such crash or to the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle or other property damaged in the crash and shall give such information and, upon request, exhibit such license or permit to any police officer at the scene of the crash or who is investigating the crash and shall render to any person injured in the crash reasonable assistance, including the carrying, or the making of arrangements for the carrying, of such person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary, or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.

(2) In the event none of the persons specified are in condition to receive the information to which they otherwise would be entitled under subsection (1), and no police officer is present, the driver of any vehicle involved in such crash, after fulfilling all other requirements of s. 316.027 and subsection (1), insofar as possible on his or her part to be performed, shall forthwith report the crash to the nearest office of a duly authorized police authority and submit thereto the information specified in subsection (1).

(3) The statutory duty of a person to make a report or give information to a law enforcement officer making a written report relating to a crash shall not be construed as extending to information which would violate the privilege of such person against self-incrimination.

(4) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

(5) This section does not apply to a fully autonomous vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged in the event of a crash involving the vehicle if the vehicle owner, or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner, promptly contacts a law enforcement agency to report the crash or if the fully autonomous vehicle has the capability of alerting a law enforcement agency to the crash.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 13, ch. 91-255; s. 297, ch. 95-148; s. 84, ch. 99-248; s. 2, ch. 2019-101.
Fla. Stat. § 193.441 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part II / Section 193.441
193.441 Legislative intent; findings and declaration.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of assessment roll preparation and recordkeeping, it is the legislative intent that any assessment for tax purposes which is less than the just value of the property shall be considered a classified use assessment and reported accordingly.

(2) The Legislature finds that Florida’s groundwater is among the state’s most precious and basic natural resources. The Legislature further finds that it is in the interest of the state to protect its groundwater from pollution, overutilization, and other degradation because groundwater is the primary source of potable water for 90 percent of Floridians. The Legislature declares that it is in the public interest to allow county governments the flexibility to implement voluntary tax assessment programs that protect the state’s high-water recharge areas.

History: s. 12, ch. 79-334; s. 1, ch. 96-204.
Fla. Stat. § 607.0401 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.0401
607.0401 Corporate name.
Status: in_force

(1) A corporate name: (a) Must contain the word “corporation,” “company,” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “Corp.,” or “Inc.,” or “Co.,” or the designation “Corp,” or “Inc,” or “Co,” as will clearly indicate that it is a corporation instead of a natural person, partnership, or other eligible entity. (b) May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is organized for a purpose other than that permitted in this chapter and its articles of incorporation. (c) May not contain language stating or implying that the corporation is connected with a state or federal government agency or a corporation or other entity chartered under the laws of the United States. (d) Must be distinguishable from the names of all other entities or filings that are on file with the department, except fictitious name registrations pursuant to s. 865.09, general partnership registrations pursuant to s. 620.8105, and limited liability partnership statements pursuant to s. 620.9001 which are organized, registered, or reserved under the laws of this state. A name that is different from the name of another entity or filing due to any of the following is not considered distinguishable: 1. A suffix. 2. A definite or indefinite article. 3. The word “and” and the symbol “&.” 4. The singular, plural, or possessive form of a word. 5. A punctuation mark or a symbol.

(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a corporation may register under a name that is not otherwise distinguishable on the records of the department with the written consent of the other entity if the consent is filed with the department at the time of registration of such name and if such name is not identical to the name of the other entity.

(3) A corporate name as filed with the department, is for public notice only and does not alone create any presumption of ownership beyond that which is created under the common law.

(4) This chapter does not control the use of fictitious names.

History: s. 27, ch. 89-154; s. 7, ch. 93-281; s. 6, ch. 2003-283; s. 4, ch. 2014-209; s. 28, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 947.22 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.22
947.22 Authority to arrest parole violators with or without warrant.
Status: in_force

(1) If a member of the commission or a duly authorized representative of the commission has reasonable grounds to believe that a parolee has violated the terms and conditions of her or his parole in a material respect, such member or representative may issue a warrant for the arrest of such parolee. The warrant shall be returnable before a member of the commission or a duly authorized representative of the commission. The commission, a commissioner, or a parole examiner with approval of the parole examiner supervisor, may release the parolee on bail or her or his own recognizance, conditioned upon her or his appearance at any hearings noticed by the commission. If not released on bail or her or his own recognizance, the parolee shall be committed to jail pending hearings pursuant to s. 947.23. The commission, at its election, may have the hearing conducted by one or more commissioners or by a duly authorized representative of the commission. Any parole and probation officer, any officer authorized to serve criminal process, or any peace officer of this state is authorized to execute the warrant.

(2) Any parole and probation officer, if she or he has reasonable ground to believe that a parolee, control releasee, or conditional releasee has violated the terms and conditions of her or his parole, control release, or conditional release in a material respect, has the right to arrest the releasee or parolee without warrant and bring her or him forthwith before one or more commissioners or a duly authorized representative of the Florida Commission on Offender Review or Control Release Authority; and proceedings shall thereupon be had as provided herein when a warrant has been issued by a member of the commission or authority or a duly authorized representative of the commission or authority.

(3) If a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a parolee has violated the terms and conditions of his or her parole, the officer shall arrest and take into custody the parolee without a warrant, and a warrant need not be issued in the case.

History: s. 16, ch. 20519, 1941; s. 1, ch. 71-111; s. 16, ch. 82-171; s. 1, ch. 82-193; s. 34, ch. 83-131; s. 191, ch. 83-216; s. 5, ch. 85-295; s. 37, ch. 86-183; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; ss. 13, 20, ch. 90-337; s. 12, ch. 91-280; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 1681, ch. 97-102; s. 3, ch. 2002-255; s. 49, ch. 2014-191.
Fla. Stat. § 154.012 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 154 / Part I / Section 154.012
154.012 Sexual assault response teams; membership; duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The health department in every county in this state, or its designee, shall participate in the sexual assault response team coordinated by the certified rape crisis center serving the county or region, if such sexual assault response team exists. If a sexual assault response team does not exist in the county, the certified rape crisis center serving the county may coordinate with community partners to establish a county-specific or regional sexual assault response team.

(2) Each sexual assault response team shall: (a) Meet at least quarterly to ensure a coordinated multidisciplinary response to sexual assault. (b) Develop written protocols to govern the team’s response to sexual assault which must include all of the following: 1. Roles and responsibilities of each team member. 2. Procedures following the report of a sexual assault, including: a. Law enforcement and immediate crisis response. b. Health care treatment for a sexual assault victim. c. Followup services provided to a sexual assault victim. 3. Procedures for the preservation, secure storage, and destruction of evidence from a sexual assault evidence kit, including length of storage, site of storage, and chain of custody. 4. Procedures for maintaining the confidentiality of a sexual assault victim during a forensic medical examination. (c) Promote and support the use of qualified sexual assault forensic examiners who have successfully completed a minimum of 40 hours of specialized training in the provision of trauma-informed medical care and in the collection of evidence in sexual assault cases.

(3)(a) The certified rape crisis center serving the county in which the sexual assault response team is established, in collaboration with community partners, shall determine the membership of each sexual assault response team. At a minimum, membership must include the following persons or their designees: 1. The director of the certified rape crisis center. 2. A representative from the county health department. 3. The state attorney. 4. The chief of a police department located in the county. 5. The county sheriff. 6. A forensic sexual assault nurse examiner. 7. A representative from a hospital emergency department located in the county or region. (b) If the sexual assault response team serves more than one county, its membership must include persons listed in paragraph (a) from each county.

(4) The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence shall provide technical assistance relating to the development and implementation of the sexual assault response teams.

History: s. 1, ch. 2021-229.
Fla. Stat. § 633.3482 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 633 / Part III / Section 633.3482
633.3482 Prohibited acts regarding alarm system contractors or certified unlimited electrical contractors; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or through an agent, to sell, offer for sale, or give any make, type, or model of fire alarm system, either new or used, unless such make, type, or model has been tested and is currently approved or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

(2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(3) It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any fire alarm system contractor or certified unlimited electrical contractor to intentionally or willfully: (a) Render inoperative any fire alarm system which is required by the State Fire Marshal’s rules, except when the system is being serviced, tested, repaired, inspected, or improved. (b) Improperly install, service, test, repair, improve, or inspect a fire alarm system. (c) Knowingly combine or conspire with a person by allowing one’s certificate to be used by an uncertified person with intent to evade this act. When a licensee allows his or her license to be used by one or more companies without having any active participation in the operation or management of the companies, such act constitutes prima facie evidence of any intent to evade this chapter.

(4) It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person to intentionally or willfully install, service, test, repair, improve, or inspect a fire alarm system unless: (a) The person is the holder of a valid and current active license as a certified unlimited electrical contractor, as defined in part II of chapter 489; (b) The person is the holder of a valid and current active license as a licensed fire alarm contractor, as defined in part II of chapter 489; (c) The person is authorized to act as a fire alarm system agent pursuant to s. 489.5185; or (d) The person is exempt pursuant to s. 489.503.

History: ss. 13, 14, ch. 87-254; s. 71, ch. 91-110; s. 159, ch. 91-224; s. 450, ch. 97-102; s. 1, ch. 2005-116; s. 31, ch. 2005-147; s. 54, ch. 2013-183.
Fla. Stat. § 330.31 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 330 / Section 330.31
330.31 Federal-state joint hearings, reciprocal services.
Status: in_force

(1) JOINT HEARINGS. — The department is authorized to confer with or to hold joint hearings with any agency of the United States in connection with any matter arising under ss. 330.27-330.39 or relating to the safe development of airports.

(2) RECIPROCAL SERVICES. — The department is authorized to avail itself of the cooperation, services, records, and facilities of the agencies of the United States as fully as may be practicable in the administration and enforcement of ss. 330.27-330.39. The department shall furnish to the agencies of the United States its cooperation, services, records, and facilities, insofar as may be practicable.

History: s. 5, ch. 24046, 1947; s. 2, ch. 65-178; s. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 84-205.
Fla. Stat. § 15.0445 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 15 / Section 15.0445
15.0445 Official state renaissance festival.
Status: in_force

The Italian Renaissance Festival presented at Vizcaya by Renaissance Historical Society of Florida, Inc., a not-for-profit educational corporation, during the third week in March of each year is hereby designated an official state renaissance festival.

History: s. 6, ch. 94-97.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1002 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1002
617.1002 Procedure for amending articles of incorporation.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the articles of incorporation provide an alternative procedure, amendments to the articles of incorporation must be made in the following manner: (a) If there are members entitled to vote on a proposed amendment to the articles of incorporation, the board of directors must adopt a resolution setting forth the proposed amendment and directing that it be submitted to a vote at a meeting of members entitled to vote on the proposed amendment, which may be either an annual or a special meeting. Written notice setting forth the proposed amendment or a summary of the changes to be effected by the amendment must be given to each member entitled to vote at such meeting in accordance with the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. The proposed amendment shall be adopted upon receiving at least a majority, or any larger or smaller percentage specified in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws, of the votes which members present at such meeting or represented by proxy are entitled to cast; or (b) If there are no members or if members are not entitled to vote on proposed amendments to the articles of incorporation, an amendment may be adopted at a meeting of the board of directors by a majority vote of the directors then in office.

(2) Unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation, members entitled to vote on proposed amendments to the articles of incorporation may amend the articles of incorporation, without action by the directors, at a meeting for which notice of the changes to be made is given.

(3) Any number of amendments may be submitted and voted upon at any one meeting.

History: s. 64, ch. 90-179; s. 27, ch. 91-208; s. 59, ch. 93-281.
Fla. Stat. § 627.604 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.604
627.604 Nonresident insured.
Status: in_force

If any health insurance policy is issued by an insurer domiciled in this state for delivery to a person residing in another state, and if the official having responsibility for the administration of the insurance laws of such other state has advised the office that any such policy is not subject to approval or disapproval by such official, the commission may by rule require that such policy meet the standards set forth in this part.

History: s. 547, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 452, 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1142, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 513.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 513 / Section 513.02
513.02 Permit.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not establish or maintain a mobile home park, lodging park, recreational vehicle park, or recreational camp in this state without first obtaining a permit from the department. Such permit is not transferable from one place or person to another. Each permit must be renewed annually.

(2) The department may refuse a permit to, or refuse to renew the permit of, any park or camp that is not constructed or maintained in accordance with law and with the rules of the department.

(3) The department may suspend or revoke a permit issued to any person that operates or maintains such a park or camp if such person fails to comply with this chapter or the rules adopted by the department under this chapter.

(4) A permit for the operation of a park or camp may not be renewed or transferred if the permittee has an outstanding fine assessed pursuant to this chapter which is in final-order status and judicial reviews are exhausted, unless the transferee agrees to assume the outstanding fine.

(5) When a park or camp regulated under this chapter is sold or its ownership transferred, the transferee must apply for a permit to the department within 60 days after the date of transfer. The applicant must provide the department with a copy of the recorded deed or lease agreement before the department may issue a permit to the applicant.

History: s. 2, ch. 12419, 1927; CGL 4141; s. 1, ch. 19365, 1939; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 439, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 14, 15, ch. 83-321; s. 7, ch. 84-182; ss. 4, 26, ch. 93-150; s. 2, ch. 2020-126.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.31 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part II / Section 1001.31
1001.31 Scope of district system.
Status: in_force

A district school system shall include all public schools, classes, and courses of instruction and all services and activities directly related to education in that district which are under the direction of the district school officials. A district school system may also include alternative site schools for disruptive or violent students. Such schools for disruptive or violent students may be funded by each district or provided through cooperative programs administered by a consortium of school districts, private providers, state and local law enforcement agencies, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Pursuant to cooperative agreement, a district school system shall provide instructional personnel at juvenile justice facilities with access to the district school system database for the purpose of accessing student academic, immunization, and registration records for students assigned to the programs. Such access shall be in the same manner as provided to other schools in the district.

History: s. 37, ch. 2002-387; s. 30, ch. 2014-184.
Fla. Stat. § 250.84 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part IV / Section 250.84
250.84 Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act; rights of servicemembers; incorporation by reference.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that those individuals affected by the provisions of the Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act be made aware of the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers. The Department of Military Affairs shall make available a document containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in Florida Statutes, either through printed or electronic means, to appropriate state or local organizations composed of parties affected by said rights, including, but not limited to, those representing: (a) Motor vehicle dealers. (b) Financial institutions and mortgage brokers. (c) Telecommunications service companies. (d) Residential tenancies. (e) Real estate salespersons and brokers. (f) Members of The Florida Bar Association who serve on a military affairs-related committee.

(2) The Department of Military Affairs shall also make available a document containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in Florida Statutes, either through printed or electronic means, to servicemembers and their families.

(3) Such documents containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in this act shall include an enumeration of all rights and responsibilities under state and federal law, including, but not limited to: (a) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act, including a listing of all sections of Florida Statutes relating to servicemembers. (b) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. (c) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Uniformed Servicemembers Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

History: s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 28, ch. 2007-5.
Fla. Stat. § 896.105 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 896 / Section 896.105
896.105 Penalty provisions not applicable to law enforcement.
Status: in_force

The penalty provisions of this chapter, including those directed at reporting violations or the conduct or attempted conduct of unlawful financial transactions, the unlawful transportation or attempted transportation of monetary instruments, and the concealment of unlawful proceeds or their ownership are not applicable to law enforcement officers who engage in aspects of such activity for bona fide authorized undercover law enforcement purposes in the course of or in relation to an active criminal investigation, active criminal intelligence gathering, or active prosecution.

History: s. 21, ch. 2000-360.
Fla. Stat. § 216.131 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 216 / Section 216.131
216.131 Public hearings on legislative budgets.
Status: in_force

The Governor and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall each provide for at least one public hearing prior to submission of budget recommendations to the Legislature on issues contained in agency legislative budget requests or in the judicial branch budget request and issues that may be included in budget recommendations to the Legislature, which hearing shall be held at such time as the Governor or the Chief Justice may fix. The Governor may require the attendance or participation, or both, at his or her hearings of the heads or responsible representatives of all state agencies supported by any form of taxation or licenses, fees, imposts, or exactions. The Governor and the Chief Justice may provide these hearings simultaneously via electronic format, such as teleconference, Internet, etc., provided that a means for active participation and questions by the audience is accommodated.

History: s. 31, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 89-51; s. 50, ch. 92-142; s. 1160, ch. 95-147; s. 13, ch. 2000-371.