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Fla. Stat. § 663.533 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part IV / Section 663.533
663.533 Applicability of the financial institutions codes.
Status: in_force

A qualified limited service affiliate is subject to the financial institutions codes. Without limiting the foregoing, the following provisions are applicable to a qualified limited service affiliate:

(1) Section 655.012, relating to general supervisory powers of the office.

(2) Section 655.031, relating to administrative enforcement guidelines.

(3) Section 655.032, relating to investigations, subpoenas, hearings, and witnesses.

(4) Section 655.0321, relating to restricted access to certain hearings, proceedings, and related documents.

(5) Section 655.033, relating to cease and desist orders.

(6) Section 655.034, relating to injunctions.

(7) Section 655.037, relating to removal of a financial institution-affiliated party by the office.

(8) Section 655.041, relating to administrative fines and enforcement.

(9) Section 655.057, relating to restrictions on access to public records.

(10) Section 655.059, relating to access to books and records.

(11) Section 655.0591, relating to trade secret documents.

(12) Section 655.91, relating to records of institutions and copies thereof; retention and destruction.

(13) Section 655.968, relating to financial institutions; transactions relating to Iran or terrorism.

This section does not prohibit the office from investigating or examining an entity to ensure that it is not in violation of this chapter or applicable provisions of the financial institutions codes.

History: s. 44, ch. 2017-83.
Fla. Stat. § 34.131 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 34 / Section 34.131
34.131 To be open for voluntary pleas of guilty.
Status: in_force

All county courts in this state, in addition to their regular trial terms as now provided by law, shall, at all times, Sundays excepted, be considered open for the reception of voluntary pleas of guilty in all criminal cases pending therein on information, indictment, affidavit, or complaint and for the rendition of judgments and passing of sentences, the same to be entered of record by the clerks of said courts as directed by said judges. And the judges of said courts, at all times, Sundays excepted, may receive such pleas of guilty, when voluntarily offered by the accused, and thereupon at once pronounce judgment of conviction and sentence upon such pleas and direct the entry of the same of record by the clerks of said courts.

History: s. 2, ch. 4398, 1895; GS 3872; RGS 5967; CGL 8234; s. 1, ch. 24107, 1947; s. 17, ch. 73-333.
Fla. Stat. § 201.09 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 201 / Section 201.09
201.09 Renewal of existing promissory notes and mortgages; exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) When any promissory note is given in renewal of any existing promissory note, which renewal note only extends or continues the identical contractual obligations of the original promissory note and evidences part or all of the original indebtedness evidenced thereby, not including any accumulated interest thereon and without enlargement in any way of the original contract and obligation, such renewal note shall not be subject to taxation under this chapter if such renewal note has attached to it the original promissory note with the proper notation thereon as required by s. 201.133. In order to be exempt from taxation under this section, a renewal note evidencing a term obligation shall not be executed by any person other than the original obligor and must renew and extend only the unpaid balance of the original contract and obligation. In order to be exempt from taxation under this section, a renewal note evidencing a revolving obligation shall not be executed by any person other than the original obligor and must renew and extend no more than the original face amount of the original contract and obligation. A renewal note evidencing a term obligation which increases the unpaid balance of the original contract and obligation but which otherwise meets the exemption criteria of this section is taxable only on the face amount of the increase. A renewal note evidencing a revolving obligation which increases the original face amount of the original contract and obligation but which otherwise meets the exemption criteria of this section is taxable only on the amount of the increase.

(2) When any mortgage, trust deed, security agreement, or other evidence of indebtedness evidences a promissory note which would not be subject to taxation pursuant to subsection (1), then such mortgage, trust deed, security agreement, or other evidence of indebtedness shall not be subject to taxation under this chapter.

(3) A note given in renewal of an adjustable rate note or mortgage which has an initial interest rate adjustment interval of not less than 6 months shall be subject to taxation only to the extent of any accrued interest upon which taxes have not previously been paid, notwithstanding the provisions contained in subsection (1).

History: s. 1, ch. 19068, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 1279(118); s. 7, ch. 79-350; s. 8, ch. 82-83; s. 9, ch. 83-267; s. 8, ch. 83-311; s. 11, ch. 90-132; s. 9, ch. 96-395; s. 3, ch. 97-123; s. 1, ch. 98-187.
Fla. Stat. § 635.041 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 635 / Section 635.041
635.041 Contingency reserve.
Status: in_force

(1) Each mortgage guaranty insurer shall establish and maintain as a liability a contingency reserve out of earned premiums remaining after establishment of the unearned premium reserve. The insurer shall contribute an amount equal to 50 percent of the earned premiums into the contingency reserve.

(2) Subject to approval by the insurance department of the insurer’s state of domicile and upon 30 days’ prior notice to the office, the contingency reserve shall be available for loss payments only when the insurer’s incurred losses in any one calendar year exceed 35 percent of the corresponding earned premiums.

(3) In the event of the release of the contingency reserve for payment of losses, as approved by the state regulating agency in the insurer’s state of domicile, the contributions required under subsection (1) shall be treated on a first-in-first-out basis.

(4) The contribution made during each calendar year to the contingency reserve pertaining to a particular insurance policy shall be maintained (subject to prior payment of losses therefrom as provided in subsection (3)) for a period of 120 months.

History: s. 4, ch. 59-182; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 11, 12, ch. 83-281; ss. 2, 5, ch. 93-21; s. 1519, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 825.104 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 825 / Section 825.104
825.104 Knowledge of victim’s age.
Status: in_force

It does not constitute a defense to a prosecution for any violation of this chapter that the accused did not know the age of the victim.

History: s. 5, ch. 95-158.
Fla. Stat. § 944.39 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.39
944.39 Interference with prisoners; penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who, without authority, interferes with or in any way interrupts the work of any prisoner under the custody of the department or who in any way interferes with the discipline or good conduct of any prisoner shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. No person shall, by disguise, misrepresentation of identity or other illicit means, attempt to gain admission to or enter upon the grounds of any state correctional institution for the purpose of visiting any prisoner in violation of the general visiting policy adopted by the department. A person, upon conviction of an offense as outlined in this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any peace officer or any correctional officer of the department or any prison inspector or any employee of the department may arrest without warrant any person violating the provisions of this section.

History: s. 37, ch. 57-121; s. 7, ch. 61-192; s. 18, ch. 61-530; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1169, ch. 71-136; s. 57, ch. 77-120; s. 67, ch. 79-3; s. 16, ch. 95-283.
Fla. Stat. § 445.019 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 445 / Section 445.019
445.019 Teen parent and pregnancy prevention diversion program; eligibility for services.
Status: in_force

The Legislature recognizes that teen pregnancy is a major cause of dependency on government assistance that often extends through more than one generation. The purpose of the teen parent and pregnancy prevention diversion program is to provide services to reduce and avoid welfare dependency by reducing teen pregnancy, reducing the incidence of multiple pregnancies to teens, and by assisting teens in completing educational or employment programs, or both.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in ss. 414.075, 414.085, and 414.095, a teen who is determined to be at risk of teen pregnancy or who already has a child shall be deemed eligible to receive services under this program.

(2) Services provided under this program shall be limited to services that are not considered assistance under federal law or guidelines.

(3) Receipt of services under this section does not preclude eligibility for, or receipt of, other assistance or services under chapter 414.

History: s. 20, ch. 99-241; s. 19, ch. 2000-165; s. 7, ch. 2005-255.
Fla. Stat. § 641.62 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part III / Section 641.62
641.62 Chronic diseases among subscriber populations.
Status: in_force

Each organization must:

(1) Annually study its subscriber population to determine the most prevalent chronic diseases of its subscribers, design intervention strategies to reduce the morbidities and mortalities associated with at least two prevalent chronic diseases, measure the outcomes of the interventions implemented, and modify the interventions, if necessary, to improve their effectiveness;

(2) Request the input and assistance of its providers and share the information developed under subsection (1) with its providers; and

(3) Share the information developed under subsections (1) and (2) with subscribers identified as having these chronic diseases.

History: s. 42, ch. 96-199.
Fla. Stat. § 322.41 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.41
322.41 Local issuance of driver licenses prohibited.
Status: in_force

Any person issued a driver license by the department may exercise the privilege thereby granted upon all streets and highways in this state and shall not be required by any county, municipality, or other local board or body having authority to adopt local police regulations to obtain any other license to exercise such privilege.

History: s. 52, ch. 20451, 1941; s. 26, ch. 78-394; s. 50, ch. 89-282.
Fla. Stat. § 468.1735 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part II / Section 468.1735
468.1735 Provisional license.
Status: in_force

The board may establish by rule requirements for issuance of a provisional license. A provisional license shall be issued only to fill a position of nursing home administrator that unexpectedly becomes vacant due to illness, sudden death of the administrator, or abandonment of position and shall be issued for one single period as provided by rule not to exceed 6 months. The department shall not issue a provisional license to any applicant who is under investigation in this state or another jurisdiction for an offense which would constitute a violation of s. 468.1745 or s. 468.1755. Upon completion of the investigation, the provisions of s. 468.1755 shall apply. The provisional license may be issued to a person who does not meet all of the licensing requirements established by this part, but the board shall by rule establish minimal requirements to ensure protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. The provisional license shall be issued to the person who is designated as the responsible person next in command in the event of the administrator’s departure. The board may set an application fee not to exceed $500 for a provisional license.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 79-227; s. 332, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 10, 42, ch. 82-179; ss. 10, 16, 17, ch. 86-223; s. 40, ch. 89-162; s. 61, ch. 91-137; s. 10, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 193, ch. 94-119; s. 25, ch. 99-394; s. 84, ch. 2001-277.
Fla. Stat. § 450.321 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 450 / Part III / Section 450.321
450.321 Best practices incentive program for farm labor contractors.
Status: in_force

(1) To promote compliance with this part, and to help the public identify farm labor contractors who have demonstrated a firm commitment to responsible and safe labor practices, the department shall develop and implement a best practices incentive program for farm labor contractors.

(2) Farm labor contractors who seek designation as a best practices farm labor contractor must meet the requirements set by the department. A farm labor contractor may not transfer or use without authorization a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor.

(3) The department may enter into a partnership agreement with a farm labor contractor that states the responsibilities of each party to the agreement regarding the requirements to receive and maintain a best practices designation. Recipients of a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor may use this designation when soliciting business as long as the designation is in effect.

(4) A designation as a best practices farm labor contractor may be revoked when the department determines that the recipient has failed to comply with a requirement established pursuant to subsection (2). When a designation is revoked, the prior recipient shall cease all use of the best practices farm labor contractor designation when soliciting business.

(5) The grant of a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor is not an endorsement of the recipient by the department and may not be characterized as such.

(6) The department may not be held liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the granting, denying, suspending, or revoking of a designation as a best practices farm labor contractor.

(7) The department shall establish an incentive program for farm labor contractors who hold a valid best practices designation.

History: s. 14, ch. 2004-64.
Fla. Stat. § 466.019 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 466 / Section 466.019
466.019 Advertising by dentists.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term “advertisement” means a representation disseminated in any manner or by any means to solicit patients, including, but not limited to, business cards, circulars, pamphlets, newspapers, websites, and social media.

(2) The purpose of this section is to ensure that the public has access to information which provides a sufficient basis upon which to make an informed selection of dentists while also ensuring that the public is protected from false or misleading advertisements which would detract from a fair and rational selection process. The board shall adopt rules to carry out the intent of this section, the purpose of which shall be to regulate the manner of such advertising in keeping with the provisions hereof.

(3) An advertisement by a licensed dentist may not contain any false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive statement or claim or any statement or claim which: (a) Contains misrepresentations of fact; (b) Is likely to mislead or deceive because in context it makes only a partial disclosure of relevant facts; (c) Contains laudatory statements about the dentist or group of dentists; (d) Is intended or is likely to create false, unjustified expectations of favorable results; (e) Relates to the quality of dental services provided as compared to other available dental services; (f) Is intended or is likely to appeal primarily to a layperson’s fears; (g) Contains fee information without a disclaimer that such is a minimum fee only; or (h) Contains other representations or implications that in reasonable probability will cause an ordinary, prudent person to misunderstand or to be deceived.

(4) An advertisement of dental services provided through telehealth as defined in s. 456.47(1) must include a disclaimer that reads, in a clearly legible font and size, “An in-person examination with a dentist licensed under chapter 466, Florida Statutes, is recommended before beginning telehealth treatment in order to prevent injury or harm” for each of the following services, if advertised: (a) The taking of an impression or the digital scanning of the human tooth, teeth, or jaws, directly or indirectly and by any means or method. (b) Furnishing, supplying, constructing, reproducing, or repairing any prosthetic denture, bridge, or appliance or any other structure designed to be worn in the human mouth. (c) Placing an appliance or a structure in the human mouth or adjusting or attempting to adjust the appliance or structure. (d) Correcting or attempting to correct malformations of teeth or jaws.

(5) For purposes of this section, D.D.S. or D.M.D. are synonymous and may be used interchangeably by licensed dentists who have graduated from an accredited American dental school with a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, when advertising dental services.

History: ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-330; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 23, 24, ch. 86-291; ss. 14, 60, ch. 91-137; s. 7, ch. 91-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 2024-214.
Fla. Stat. § 1003.4505 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1003 / Part IV / Section 1003.4505
1003.4505 Protection of school speech.
Status: in_force

District school boards, administrative personnel, and instructional personnel are prohibited from taking affirmative action, including, but not limited to, the entry into any agreement, that infringes or waives the rights or freedoms afforded to instructional personnel, school staff, or students by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, in the absence of the express written consent of any individual whose constitutional rights would be impacted by such infringement or waiver.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-214.
Fla. Stat. § 258.037 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 258 / Part I / Section 258.037
258.037 Policy of division.
Status: in_force

It shall be the policy of the Division of Recreation and Parks: To promote the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and visitors; to acquire typical portions of the original domain of the state which will be accessible to all of the people, and of such character as to emblemize the state’s natural values; conserve these natural values for all time; administer the development, use and maintenance of these lands and render such public service in so doing, in such a manner as to enable the people of Florida and visitors to enjoy these values without depleting them; to contribute materially to the development of a strong mental, moral, and physical fiber in the people; to provide for perpetual preservation of historic sites and memorials of statewide significance and interpretation of their history to the people; to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida.

History: s. 12, ch. 25353, 1949; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 618.23 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 618 / Section 618.23
618.23 Quo warranto to test validity of corporation.
Status: in_force

The right of an association claiming to be organized and incorporated and carrying on its business under this chapter to do and to continue its business, may be inquired into by quo warranto at the suit of the Department of Legal Affairs, but not otherwise.

History: s. 26, ch. 14675, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 6489(2); ss. 11, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 553.70 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part IV / Section 553.70
553.70 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Building Codes Act.”

History: s. 1, ch. 74-167; s. 1, ch. 77-365.
Fla. Stat. § 741.409 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 741 / Section 741.409
741.409 Adoption of rules.
Status: in_force

The Attorney General may adopt rules to facilitate the administration of this chapter by state and local agencies and other governmental entities.

History: s. 9, ch. 98-404.
Fla. Stat. § 257.23 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 257 / Section 257.23
257.23 Application for grant.
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners of any county, the chief executive officer of a municipality, or the governing body of a special district or a special tax district desiring to receive a grant under the provisions of ss. 257.14-257.25 shall apply therefor to the Division of Library and Information Services on or before October 1 of each year on a form to be provided by the division. The application shall be signed by the chair of the board of county commissioners and attested by the clerk of the circuit court or the appropriate officer in a charter county, by the chief executive officer of a municipality and attested by the clerk of the municipality, or by the chair of the governing body and attested by the chief financial officer of a special district or a special tax district. The county, municipality, special district, or special tax district shall agree to observe the standards established by the division as authorized in s. 257.15. On or before December 1 each year, the applicant shall certify the annual tax income and the rate of tax or the annual appropriation for the free library or free library service, and shall furnish such other pertinent information as the division may require.

History: s. 11, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 21, ch. 69-353; s. 6, ch. 72-353; s. 6, ch. 83-24; s. 26, ch. 86-163; s. 152, ch. 95-148; s. 4, ch. 2003-126.
Fla. Stat. § 132.05 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 132 / Section 132.05
132.05 Form; execution; delivery.
Status: in_force

The refunding bonds herein provided for may be issued in registered form, or may be coupon bonds with the privilege of registration either as to principal only or as to both principal and interest, and shall be executed in the manner and by the officials provided in the resolution authorizing same. Except one signature on each bond, the signatures on the bonds and coupons may be facsimile signatures. Bonds and coupons duly executed by officials then in office may be negotiated and delivered after such officials have ceased to hold such office. The authentication or certificate of a registrar may be required on the bonds.

History: s. 5, ch. 15772, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 2383(5).
Fla. Stat. § 112.32151 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 112 / Part III / Section 112.32151
112.32151 Requirements for reinstitution of lobbyist registration after felony conviction.
Status: in_force

A person convicted of a felony after January 1, 2006, may not be registered as a lobbyist pursuant to s. 112.3215 until the person:

(1) Has been released from incarceration and any postconviction supervision, and has paid all court costs and court-ordered restitution; and

(2) Has had his or her civil rights restored.

History: s. 9, ch. 2005-359; s. 8, ch. 2007-5.