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Fla. Stat. § 377.21 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part I / Section 377.21
377.21 Jurisdiction of division.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall have jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property necessary to administer and enforce effectively the provisions of this law and all other laws relating to the conservation of oil and gas or to the storage of gas in and recovery of gas from natural gas storage reservoirs.

(2) The division shall have authority, and it shall be its duty, to make such inquiries as it may deem proper to determine whether waste, over which it has jurisdiction, exists or is imminent. In the exercise of such power, the division shall have the authority to: (a) Collect data. (b) Make investigations and inspections. (c) Examine properties, leases, papers, books, and records and to examine, survey, check, test, and gauge oil and gas wells, tanks, storage tanks, treatment plants and facilities, and modes of transportation used to gather and process crude oil or gas and products derived from wells within the state, prior to delivery to a common carrier. (d) Hold hearings. (e) Provide for the keeping of records and the making of reports. (f) Take such action as may be reasonably necessary to enforce this law.

(3) The jurisdiction of the division shall extend to the state boundaries as set forth in s. 1, Art. II of the State Constitution.

History: s. 16, ch. 22819, 1945; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 72-394; s. 1, ch. 76-188; s. 8, ch. 2013-205.
Fla. Stat. § 620.8202 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part II / Section 620.8202
620.8202 Formation of partnership.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), the association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit forms a partnership, whether or not the persons intend to form a partnership.

(2) An association formed under a statute, other than this act, a predecessor statute, or a comparable law of another jurisdiction is not a partnership under this act.

(3) In determining whether a partnership is formed, the following rules apply: (a) Joint tenancy, tenancy in common, tenancy by the entireties, joint property, common property, or part ownership does not, by itself, establish a partnership, even if the co-owners share profits made by the use of the property. (b) The sharing of gross returns does not, by itself, establish a partnership, even if the persons sharing them have a joint or common right or interest in property from which the returns are derived. (c) A person who receives a share of the profits of a business is presumed to be a partner in the business, unless the profits were received in payment: 1. Of a debt by installments or otherwise; 2. For services as an independent contractor or of wages or other compensation to an employee; 3. Of rent; 4. Of an annuity or other retirement benefit to a beneficiary, representative, or designee of a deceased or retired partner; 5. Of interest or other charge on a loan, even if the amount of payment varies with the profits of the business, including a direct or indirect present or future ownership of the collateral, or rights to income, proceeds, or increase in value derived from the collateral; or 6. For the sale of the goodwill of a business or other property by installments or otherwise.

History: s. 13, ch. 95-242.
Fla. Stat. § 633.324 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 633 / Part III / Section 633.324
633.324 Records concerning applicant; extent of confidentiality.
Status: in_force

(1) Test material is made confidential by s. 119.071(1)(a). An applicant may waive in writing the confidentiality of his or her examination answer sheet for the purpose of discussion with the State Fire Marshal or his or her staff.

(2) All examination test questions, answer sheets, and grades shall be retained for a period of 2 years following the date of the examination.

History: s. 13, ch. 75-240; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 8, ch. 78-141; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 2, ch. 85-128; s. 8, ch. 88-209; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 93-112; s. 19, ch. 93-276; s. 1, ch. 94-188; s. 4, ch. 95-398; s. 444, ch. 97-102; ss. 24, 48, ch. 2004-335; s. 51, ch. 2005-251; s. 43, ch. 2013-183.
Fla. Stat. § 379.336 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part V / Section 379.336
379.336 Venue for proceedings against citizens and residents charged with violations outside state boundaries.
Status: in_force

(1) In any proceeding against a resident or citizen of the state to enforce the provisions of this chapter with respect to alleged violations occurring beyond the territorial waters of the state, the proper venue shall be the county within the state which is nearest the site of the violation.

(2) For the purpose of this section, any person having embarked from, or having docked his or her vessel in, a port within this state who violates any provision of this chapter with respect to the unlawful landing of saltwater life, whether or not outside the territorial waters of the state, shall be considered a citizen of the state for the purpose of subjecting that person to the police powers of the state.

History: s. 1, ch. 75-82; s. 565, ch. 95-148; s. 121, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 397.6795 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 397 / Part V / Section 397.6795
397.6795 Transportation-assisted delivery of persons for emergency assessment.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a person’s emergency admission, the person’s spouse or guardian, or a law enforcement officer may deliver a person named in the professional’s certificate for emergency admission to a hospital or a licensed detoxification facility or addictions receiving facility for emergency assessment and stabilization.

History: s. 6, ch. 93-39; s. 29, ch. 2016-241.
Fla. Stat. § 672.201 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part II / Section 672.201
672.201 Formal requirements; statute of frauds.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $500 or more is not enforceable by way of action or defense unless there is a record sufficient to indicate that a contract for sale has been made between the parties and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought or by the party’s authorized agent or broker. A record is not insufficient because it omits or incorrectly states a term agreed upon, but the contract is not enforceable under this subsection beyond the quantity of goods shown in the record.

(2) Between merchants if within a reasonable time a record in confirmation of the contract and sufficient against the sender is received and the party receiving it has reason to know its contents, it satisfies the requirements of subsection (1) against the party unless notice in a record of objection to its contents is given within 10 days after it is received.

(3) A contract which does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) but which is valid in other respects is enforceable: (a) If the goods are to be specially manufactured for the buyer and are not suitable for sale to others in the ordinary course of the seller’s business and the seller, before notice of repudiation is received and under circumstances which reasonably indicate that the goods are for the buyer, has made either a substantial beginning of their manufacture or commitments for their procurement; or (b) If the party against whom enforcement is sought admits in his or her pleading, testimony or otherwise in court that a contract for sale was made, but the contract is not enforceable under this provision beyond the quantity of goods admitted; or (c) With respect to goods for which payment has been made and accepted or which have been received and accepted (s. 672.606).

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 557, ch. 97-102; s. 42, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 61.516 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.516
61.516 Jurisdiction to modify a determination.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in s. 61.517, a court of this state may not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under s. 61.514(1)(a) or (b) and:

(1) The court of the other state determines it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under s. 61.515 or that a court of this state would be a more convenient forum under s. 61.520; or

(2) A court of this state or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child’s parents, and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
Fla. Stat. § 627.0625 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part I / Section 627.0625
627.0625 Commercial property and casualty risk management plans.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Commercial property insurance” means insurance as defined in s. 624.604, but limited to coverage of commercial risks, excluding windstorm coverage, flood insurance, federal crop insurance, crop hail insurance, the Pollution Liability Insurance Association, and other federal governmental pools and associations. If separate rates and supporting experience data are not filed and justified for windstorm coverage, the insurer shall, using generally accepted actuarial and economic principles and techniques, identify and justify the premiums, losses, reserves, and associated data for the windstorm coverage excluded from commercial property insurance. (b) “Commercial casualty insurance” means insurance as defined in s. 624.605, other than workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance, but limited to coverage of commercial risks. (c) “Commercial umbrella liability insurance” means insurance as defined in s. 624.605 but limited to any policy or endorsement which provides coverage in the amount of $300,000 or more in excess of an underlying policy providing $300,000 liability or equivalent limits of insurance, on a specific insured vehicle, location, business operation, or other specific commercial risk.

(2) This section shall apply only to commercial property insurance and to commercial casualty insurance as those terms are defined in subsection (1), or any combination thereof.

(3) Each insurer or insurer group offering commercial casualty insurance or commercial property insurance covering risks located in this state shall develop and make available to insureds guidelines for risk management plans. The risk management program shall include the following: (a) Safety measures, including, as applicable, the following areas: 1. Pollution and environmental hazards; 2. Disease hazards; 3. Accidental occurrences; 4. Fire hazards and fire prevention and detection; 5. Liability for acts from the course of business; 6. Slip and fall hazards; 7. Product injury; and 8. Hazards unique to a particular class or category of insureds. (b) Training to insureds in safety management techniques. (c) Safety management counseling services. There shall be no civil cause of action against any insurer or its agents or employees for acts or omissions in any way connected with the requirements of this subsection. This shall not limit the authority for the office to enforce the provisions of this subsection.

History: s. 10, ch. 86-160; s. 2, ch. 87-50; s. 2, ch. 88-390; s. 18, ch. 89-167; s. 1, ch. 89-225; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1065, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 171.061 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 171 / Part I / Section 171.061
171.061 Apportionment of debts and taxes in annexations or contractions.
Status: in_force

(1) The area annexed to a municipality shall be subject to the taxes and debts of the municipality upon the effective date of the annexation. However, the annexed area shall not be subject to municipal ad valorem taxation for the current year if the effective date of the annexation falls after the municipal governing body levies such tax.

(2) The municipal governing body, in the event of exclusion of territory, shall reach agreement with the county governing body to determine what portion, if any, of the existing indebtedness or property of the municipality shall be assumed by the county of which the excluded territory will become a part, the fair value of such indebtedness or property, and the manner of transfer and financing.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-190.
Fla. Stat. § 88.3011 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part III / Section 88.3011
88.3011 Proceedings under this act.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, this part applies to all proceedings under this act.

(2) An individual petitioner or a support enforcement agency may initiate a proceeding authorized under this act by filing a petition or a comparable pleading in an initiating tribunal for forwarding to a responding tribunal or by filing a petition or a comparable pleading directly in a tribunal of another state or a foreign country which has or can obtain personal jurisdiction over the respondent.

History: s. 3, ch. 96-189; s. 18, ch. 97-170; s. 16, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 860.14 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 860 / Section 860.14
860.14 Motor vehicle parts and accessories; records of certain purchases.
Status: in_force

Every person engaged in the business of buying and selling parts and accessories for motor vehicles who purchases such parts and accessories from any person other than manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, or other persons usually and regularly engaged in the business of selling such parts and accessories shall keep a daily record of all such parts and accessories so purchased, which record shall show the date and time of each purchase of such parts and accessories, the name and address of each person from whom such parts and accessories were purchased, the number of the driver license of such person or, if such person does not have a driver license, adequate information to properly identify such person, and a detailed description of the parts and accessories purchased from such person, which description shall include all serial and other identifying numbers, if any. Such records shall be retained for not less than 1 year and shall at all times be subject to the inspection of all police or peace officers. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 61-420; s. 1097, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 14.06 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 14 / Section 14.06
14.06 Governor authorized to employ clerical assistance for departments of state.
Status: in_force

The Governor of the state may employ clerical aid to work in any department of the state under the supervision and direction of the head of such department whenever in the judgment of the Governor such additional help is necessary for the proper conduct of the business and affairs of such department, and when the same has become necessary by reason of the increase in the business of such department and was not foreseen and adequately provided for in the general appropriations bill. The Governor is further authorized to employ such persons as may be required from time to time to make such investigations as may, in the judgment of the Governor, be necessary or expedient to efficiently conduct the affairs of the state government, especially to make investigation and report of matters concerning taxation and finance throughout the state.

History: s. 1, ch. 11369, 1925; CGL 109.
Fla. Stat. § 74.111 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 74 / Section 74.111
74.111 Drainage districts and housing authorities.
Status: in_force

In any action instituted by a drainage or subdrainage district, or housing authority wherein the petitioner seeks to avail itself of the provisions of this chapter:

(1) Action under this chapter shall not be taken unless the chair or other legally constituted head of the petitioning authority empowered to acquire the land shall be of the opinion that the ultimate award probably will be within the limits of the authority’s ability to pay.

(2) It shall be lawful for the petitioner to expend moneys duly appropriated for the purpose of availing itself of the provisions of this chapter in going forward with the project for which the land was taken; provided that, in the opinion of the attorney representing the taking authority, the title has been vested in the authority taking, or all persons having an interest therein have been made parties to such proceeding and will be bound by the final judgment therein.

(3) No money shall be paid nor contracts made for payment for any construction or maintenance proposed by the petitioner under this chapter in excess of the amount specifically appropriated therefor by the Legislature of the state, or procured by and secured to the petitioner under contracts with private persons, firms, or corporations in accordance with the laws authorizing such taking authority to negotiate contracts with private persons, firms, or corporations, or by the issuance of bonds and other debentures pursuant to tax levies duly made, all in accordance with the law in such cases made and provided.

(4) The attorney representing the petitioner is authorized to stipulate or agree in behalf of the taking authority to exclude any property, or any part thereof, or any interest therein, that may have been, or may be taken by or on behalf of the authority taking by the declaration of taking, or otherwise.

History: s. 4, ch. 65-369; s. 366, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 744.357 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part V / Section 744.357
744.357 Liability of surety.
Status: in_force

No surety for a guardian shall be charged beyond the property of the ward.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 19, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 43, ch. 89-96; s. 27, ch. 90-271.
Fla. Stat. § 567.02 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 567 / Section 567.02
567.02 Registration and qualification of electors.
Status: in_force

For the election under s. 567.01 electors may be registered as provided in the general law for registration for special elections and they shall have the same qualifications for and prerequisites to voting as in elections under the general election laws.

History: s. 1, ch. 3700, 1887; RS 858; GS 1210; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(197).
Fla. Stat. § 567.11 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 567 / Section 567.11
567.11 Evidence of legal election.
Status: in_force

In all prosecutions by the state for the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer contrary to prohibition regulations, the introduction of a copy of the record of the result of the canvass of the returns of the election as made by the county canvassing board and recorded in the minutes of the proceedings of the board of county commissioners, or in any book used as a book of record in the office of the clerk of the circuit court, duly certified to by the clerk of the circuit court, for such county in which an election shall have been held, shall be taken as prima facie evidence that said election was legally called, conducted, and held.

History: s. 7, ch. 4930, 1901; GS 3559; s. 1, ch. 7289, 1917; CGL 1936 Supp. 7600(1).
Fla. Stat. § 469.014 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 469 / Section 469.014
469.014 Approval of asbestos training courses and providers.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall approve training courses and the providers of such courses as are required under this chapter. The department must also approve training courses and the providers of such courses who offer training for persons who are exempt from licensure as an asbestos contractor or asbestos consultant under s. 469.002(3).

(2) The department shall, by rule, prescribe criteria for approving training courses and course providers and may by rule modify the training required by this chapter.

(3) The department may enter into agreements with other states for the reciprocal approval of training courses or training-course providers.

(4) The department shall, by rule, establish reasonable fees in an amount not to exceed the cost of evaluation, approval, and recordmaking and recordkeeping of training courses and training-course providers.

(5) The department may impose against a training-course provider any penalty that it may impose against a licensee under this chapter or s. 455.227, may decline to approve courses, and may withdraw approval of courses proposed by a provider who has, or whose agent has, been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or entered into a stipulation or consent agreement relating to, without regard to adjudication, any crime or administrative violation in any jurisdiction which involves fraud, deceit, or false or fraudulent representations made in the course of seeking approval of or providing training courses.

History: s. 53, ch. 94-119; s. 4, ch. 95-200; s. 18, ch. 98-419.
Fla. Stat. § 403.539 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part II / Section 403.539
403.539 Certification admissible in eminent domain proceedings; attorney’s fees and costs.
Status: in_force

(1) Certification pursuant to ss. 403.52-403.5365 shall be admissible as evidence of public need and necessity in proceedings under chapter 73 or chapter 74.

(2) No party may rely on this section or any provision of chapter 73 or chapter 74 to request the award of attorney’s fees or costs incurred as a result of participation in the certification proceeding.

History: s. 2, ch. 80-65; s. 20, ch. 83-222; s. 46, ch. 90-331.
Fla. Stat. § 744.517 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VII / Section 744.517
744.517 Proceedings for contempt.
Status: in_force

If a removed guardian of the property fails to file a true, complete, and final accounting of his or her guardianship; to turn over to his or her successor or to the ward all the property of his or her ward and copies of all records that are in his or her control and that concern the ward; or to pay over to the successor guardian of the property or to the ward all money due the ward by him or her, the court shall issue a show cause order. If cause is shown for the default, the court shall set a reasonable time within which to comply, and, on failure to comply with this or any subsequent order, the removed guardian may be held in contempt. Proceedings for contempt may be instituted by the court, by any interested person, including the ward, or by a successor guardian.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 21, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 88, ch. 89-96; s. 62, ch. 90-271; s. 1109, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 624.865 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part VI / Section 624.865
624.865 Rulemaking.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules to administer ss. 624.80-624.87. Such rules must protect the interests of insureds, claimants, insurers, and the public.

History: s. 10, ch. 2023-172.