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Fla. Stat. § 629.241 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 629 / Section 629.241
629.241 Time limit for assessments.
Status: in_force

Every subscriber of a domestic reciprocal insurer having contingent liability shall be liable for, and shall pay his or her share of, any assessment, as computed and limited in accordance with this chapter, if:

(1) While his or her policy is in force or within 4 years after its termination, the subscriber is notified by either the attorney or the office of its intentions to levy such assessment; or

(2) An order to show cause why a receiver, conservator, rehabilitator, or liquidator of the insurer should not be appointed is issued while the subscriber’s policy is in force or within 4 years after its termination.

History: s. 694, 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. 679, 681, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 393, ch. 97-102; s. 1324, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 945.025 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 945 / Section 945.025
945.025 Jurisdiction of department.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Corrections shall have supervisory and protective care, custody, and control of the inmates, buildings, grounds, property, and all other matters pertaining to the following facilities and programs for the imprisonment, correction, and rehabilitation of adult offenders: (a) Department of Corrections adult correctional institutions; (b) Department of Corrections youthful offender institutions; (c) Department of Corrections Mental Health Treatment Facility; (d) Department of Corrections Probation and Restitution Center; (e) Department of Corrections community correctional centers; and (f) Department of Corrections vocational centers.

(2) In establishing, operating, and using these facilities, the department shall attempt, whenever possible, to avoid the placement of nondangerous offenders who have potential for rehabilitation with repeat offenders or dangerous offenders. Medical, mental, and psychological problems must be diagnosed and treated whenever possible. The Department of Children and Families and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities shall cooperate to ensure the delivery of services to persons under the custody or supervision of the department. If the department intends to transfer a prisoner who has a mental illness or intellectual disability to the Department of Children and Families or the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, an involuntary commitment hearing shall be held in accordance with chapter 393 or chapter 394.

(3) There shall be other correctional facilities, including detention facilities of varying levels of security, work-release facilities, and community correctional facilities, halfway houses, and other approved community residential and nonresidential facilities and programs; however, no adult correctional facility may be established by changing the use and purpose of any mental health facility or mental health institution under the jurisdiction of any state agency or department without authorization in the General Appropriation Act or other approval by the Legislature. Any community residential facility may be deemed a part of the state correctional system for purposes of maintaining custody of offenders, and for this purpose the department may contract for and purchase the services of such facilities.

(4) Nothing contained in chapter 287 shall be construed as requiring competitive bids for health services involving examination, diagnosis, or treatment.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-317; s. 1, ch. 67-99; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 2, ch. 70-441; s. 26, ch. 74-112; s. 14, ch. 75-49; s. 1, ch. 76-232; s. 69, ch. 77-120; s. 475, ch. 77-147; s. 6, ch. 77-312; s. 78, ch. 79-3; s. 8, ch. 80-374; s. 1, ch. 83-46; s. 2, ch. 83-346; s. 6, ch. 87-87; s. 76, ch. 87-226; s. 313, ch. 99-8; s. 65, ch. 2006-227; s. 41, ch. 2013-162; s. 323, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 560.405 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 560 / Part IV / Section 560.405
560.405 Deposit; redemption.
Status: in_force

(1) The deferred presentment provider or its affiliate may not present the drawer’s check before the end of the deferment period, except for a missed scheduled payment for a deferred presentment installment transaction that has not been otherwise deferred pursuant to s. 560.404(23), as reflected and described in the deferred presentment transaction agreement.

(2) Before a deferred presentment provider presents the drawer’s check, the check must be endorsed with the name under which the deferred presentment provider is doing business.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), in lieu of presentment, a deferred presentment provider may allow the check to be redeemed at any time upon payment of the outstanding transaction balance and earned fees. However, payment may not be made in the form of a personal check. Upon redemption, the deferred presentment provider must return the drawer’s check and provide a signed, dated receipt showing that the drawer’s check has been redeemed.

(4) A drawer may not be required to redeem his or her check in full before the agreed-upon date; however, the drawer may choose to redeem the check before the agreed-upon presentment date.

History: s. 13, ch. 2001-119; s. 46, ch. 2008-177; s. 3, ch. 2018-26.
Fla. Stat. § 456.055 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 456 / Section 456.055
456.055 Chiropractic and podiatric health care; denial of payment; limitation.
Status: in_force

A chiropractic physician licensed under chapter 460 or a podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461 shall not be denied payment for treatment rendered solely on the basis that the chiropractic physician or podiatric physician is not a member of a particular preferred provider organization or exclusive provider organization which is composed only of physicians licensed under the same chapter.

History: s. 43, ch. 85-167; s. 87, ch. 97-261; ss. 191, 264, ch. 98-166; s. 78, ch. 2000-160.
Fla. Stat. § 455.2275 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 455 / Section 455.2275
455.2275 Penalty for giving false information.
Status: in_force

In addition to, or in lieu of, any other discipline imposed pursuant to s. 455.227, the act of knowingly giving false information in the course of applying for or obtaining a license from the department, or any board thereunder, with intent to mislead a public servant in the performance of his or her official duties, or the act of attempting to obtain or obtaining a license from either the department, or any board thereunder, to practice a profession by knowingly misleading statements or knowing misrepresentations constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 31, ch. 85-175; s. 12, ch. 89-124; s. 9, ch. 91-137; s. 57, ch. 92-33; s. 24, ch. 92-149; s. 23, ch. 93-129; s. 82, ch. 94-218; s. 190, ch. 97-103; s. 24, ch. 97-261.
Fla. Stat. § 636.208 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part II / Section 636.208
636.208 Fees; charges; reimbursement.
Status: in_force

(1) A discount plan organization may charge a periodic charge as well as a reasonable one-time processing fee for a discount plan.

(2)(a) If the member cancels his or her membership in the discount plan organization within the first 30 days after the effective date of enrollment in the plan, the member shall receive a reimbursement of all periodic charges upon return of the discount card to the discount plan organization. (b) If the member cancels his or her membership in the discount plan organization after the first 30 days, the discount plan organization: 1. Must cancel the membership on or before 30 days after receipt of the member’s cancellation request. 2. May not charge the member any fees after the effective date of the cancellation of the membership. 3. Must provide a pro rata reimbursement of periodic charges made for months after the cancellation date. (c) If the member cancels his or her membership in the discount plan organization consistent with the open enrollment rules established by an employer or association for a plan having an open enrollment period, the member shall receive a pro rata reimbursement of all periodic charges upon return of the discount card to the discount plan organization.

(3) If the discount plan organization cancels a membership for any reason other than nonpayment of fees by the member, the discount plan organization must make a pro rata reimbursement of all periodic charges to the member.

(4) In addition to the reimbursement of periodic charges for the reasons stated in subsections (2) and (3), a discount plan organization shall also reimburse the member for any portion of a one-time processing fee that exceeds $30 per year.

History: s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 6, ch. 2005-232; s. 6, ch. 2017-112.
Fla. Stat. § 386.211 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 386 / Part II / Section 386.211
386.211 Public announcements in mass transportation terminals.
Status: in_force

Announcements about the Florida Clean Air Act shall be made regularly over public address systems in terminals of public transportation carriers located in metropolitan statistical areas with populations over 230,000 according to the latest census. These announcements shall be made at least every 30 minutes and shall be made in appropriate languages. Each announcement must include a statement to the effect that Florida is a clean air state and that smoking and vaping are prohibited except as provided in this part.

History: s. 9, ch. 92-185; s. 11, ch. 2003-398; s. 11, ch. 2019-14; s. 5, ch. 2022-213.
Fla. Stat. § 27.7001 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 27 / Part IV / Section 27.7001
27.7001 Legislative intent and findings.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature to create part IV of this chapter, consisting of ss. 27.7001-27.711, inclusive, to provide for the collateral representation of any person convicted and sentenced to death in this state, so that collateral legal proceedings to challenge any Florida capital conviction and sentence may be commenced in a timely manner and so as to assure the people of this state that the judgments of its courts may be regarded with the finality to which they are entitled in the interests of justice. It is the further intent of the Legislature that collateral representation shall not include representation during retrials, resentencings, proceedings commenced under chapter 940, or civil litigation.

History: s. 1, ch. 85-332; s. 5, ch. 95-280; s. 1, ch. 96-290; s. 1, ch. 2002-31.
Fla. Stat. § 499.05 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 499 / Part I / Section 499.05
499.05 Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this chapter with respect to: (a) The definition of terms used in this chapter, and used in the rules adopted under this chapter, when the use of the term is not its usual and ordinary meaning. (b) Labeling requirements for drugs, devices, and cosmetics. (c) The establishment of fees authorized in this chapter. (d) The identification of permits that require an initial application and onsite inspection or other prerequisites for permitting which demonstrate that the establishment and person are in compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (e) The application processes and forms for product registration. (f) Procedures for requesting and issuing certificates of free sale. (g) Inspections and investigations conducted under s. 499.051 or s. 499.93, and the identification of information claimed to be a trade secret and exempt from the public records law as provided in s. 499.051(7). (h) The establishment of a range of penalties, as provided in s. 499.066; requirements for notifying persons of the potential impact of a violation of this chapter; and a process for the uncontested settlement of alleged violations. (i) Additional conditions that qualify as an emergency medical reason under s. 499.003(48)(b)2. or s. 499.82. (j) The protection of the public health, safety, and welfare regarding good manufacturing practices that manufacturers and repackagers must follow to ensure the safety of the products. (k) Information required from each retail establishment pursuant to s. 499.012(3) or s. 499.83(2)(c), including requirements for prescriptions or orders. (l) The recordkeeping, storage, and handling with respect to each of the distributions of prescription drugs specified in s. 499.003(48)(a)-(v) or s. 499.82(14). (m) Wholesale distributor reporting requirements of s. 499.0121(14). (n) Wholesale distributor credentialing and distribution requirements of s. 499.0121(15).

(2) With respect to products in interstate commerce, those rules must not be inconsistent with rules and regulations of federal agencies unless specifically otherwise directed by the Legislature.

(3) The department shall adopt rules regulating recordkeeping for and the storage, handling, and distribution of medical devices and over-the-counter drugs to protect the public from adulterated products.

History: s. 34, ch. 82-225; s. 1, ch. 83-265; s. 6, ch. 84-115; s. 88, ch. 85-81; s. 4, ch. 86-133; ss. 17, 18, 36, ch. 92-69; ss. 2, 5, 8, ch. 94-309; ss. 31, 34, 38, ch. 98-151; s. 172, ch. 99-397; ss. 39, 44, ch. 2000-242; s. 20, ch. 2001-63; s. 32, ch. 2001-89; ss. 13, 14, 18, ch. 2003-155; ss. 87, 90, ch. 2004-5; s. 28, ch. 2008-207; s. 43, ch. 2010-161; s. 19, ch. 2011-141; s. 7, ch. 2014-89; s. 12, ch. 2016-212.
Fla. Stat. § 383.318 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 383 / Section 383.318
383.318 Postpartum care for birth center clients and infants.
Status: in_force

(1) Except at advanced birth centers that must adhere to the requirements of subsection (2), a mother and her infant must be dismissed from a birth center within 24 hours after the birth of the infant, except in unusual circumstances as defined by rule of the agency. If a mother or her infant is retained at the birth center for more than 24 hours after the birth, a report must be filed with the agency within 48 hours after the birth and must describe the circumstances and the reasons for the decision.

(2)(a) A mother and her infant must be dismissed from an advanced birth center within 48 hours after a vaginal delivery of the infant or within 72 hours after a delivery by cesarean section, except in unusual circumstances as defined by rule of the agency. (b) If a mother or her infant is retained at the advanced birth center for more than the timeframes set forth in paragraph (a), a report must be filed with the agency within 48 hours after the scheduled discharge time and must describe the circumstances and the reasons for the decision.

(3) A prophylactic shall be instilled in the eyes of each newborn in accordance with s. 383.04.

(4) The birth center shall provide a postpartum evaluation and followup care that includes all of the following: (a) Physical examination of the infant. (b) Metabolic screening tests required by s. 383.14. (c) Referral to sources for pediatric care. (d) Maternal postpartum assessment that incorporates mental health screening. (e) Information on postpartum depression and the telephone number of the Family Health Line operated pursuant to s. 383.011. (f) Instruction in child care, including immunization, breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, and possible causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. (g) Family planning services. (h) Referral to secondary or tertiary care, as indicated. (i) Provision of the informational pamphlet on infant and childhood eye and vision disorders created by the department pursuant to s. 383.14(3)(h).

History: ss. 17, 27, ch. 84-283; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 94-217; s. 14, ch. 98-171; s. 2, ch. 2013-62; s. 3, ch. 2018-98; s. 2, ch. 2020-79; s. 13, ch. 2024-15; s. 8, ch. 2024-246.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.25 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part III / Section 1012.25
1012.25 School officers to turn over money and property to successors.
Status: in_force

Every school officer shall turn over to his or her successor or successors in office, on retiring, all books, papers, documents, records, funds, money, and property of whatever kind which the officer may have acquired, received, and held by virtue of his or her office and shall take full receipt for them from his or her successor and shall make in correct form all reports required by the state. No school officer who receives any salary or compensation for his or her services shall be entitled to be paid or compensated for the last month served until the provisions of this section have been fully observed. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall forfeit his or her compensation for the last month served and commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 700, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 588.12 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 588 / Section 588.12
588.12 Livestock at large; legislative findings.
Status: in_force

There is hereby found and declared a necessity for a statewide livestock law embracing all lands of the state and necessity that its application be uniform throughout the state, except as hereinafter provided.

History: s. 1, ch. 25236, 1949; s. 30, ch. 99-391.
Fla. Stat. § 627.911 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part XVII / Section 627.911
627.911 Scope of this part.
Status: in_force

Any insurer transacting insurance in this state shall report information as required by this part.

History: ss. 618, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 817.50 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.50
817.50 Fraudulently obtaining goods or services from a health care provider; false reports of a communicable disease.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever shall, willfully and with intent to defraud, obtain or attempt to obtain goods, products, merchandise, or services from any health care provider in this state, as defined in s. 641.19(14), including a person who, during a declared public health emergency as defined in s. 381.00315, willfully and with intent to defraud, claims that he or she has contracted a communicable disease, to obtain or attempt to obtain such goods, products, merchandise, or services or falsely reports that he or she has contracted a communicable disease to a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) If any person gives to any health care provider in this state a false or fictitious name or a false or fictitious address or assigns to any health care provider the proceeds of any health maintenance contract or insurance contract, then knowing that such contract is no longer in force, is invalid, or is void for any reason, such action shall be prima facie evidence of the intent of such person to defraud the health care provider. However, this subsection does not apply to investigative actions taken by law enforcement officers for law enforcement purposes in the course of their official duties.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 61-154; s. 876, ch. 71-136; s. 166, ch. 83-216; s. 12, ch. 2000-252; s. 1911, ch. 2003-261; s. 18, ch. 2006-305; s. 3, ch. 2015-120; s. 16, ch. 2015-166.
Fla. Stat. § 476.184 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 476 / Section 476.184
476.184 Barbershop licensure; requirements; fee; inspection; license display.
Status: in_force

(1) No barbershop shall be permitted to operate without a license issued by the department.

(2) The board shall adopt rules governing the licensure and operation of a barbershop and its facilities, personnel, safety and sanitary requirements, and the license application and granting process.

(3) Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to operate a barbershop in the state shall submit to the department an application upon forms provided by the department and accompanied by any relevant information requested by the department and by an application fee.

(4) Upon receiving the application, the department may cause an investigation to be made of the proposed barbershop.

(5) When an applicant fails to meet all the requirements provided in this section, the department shall deny the application in writing and shall list the specific requirements not met. No applicant denied licensure because of failure to meet the requirements of this section shall be precluded from reapplying for licensure.

(6) When the department determines that the proposed barbershop meets the requirements set forth in this section, the department shall grant the license upon such conditions as it deems proper and upon payment of the original licensing fee.

(7) No license for operation of a barbershop may be transferred from the name of the original licensee to another. It may be transferred from one location to another only after inspection and approval by the department, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, and payment of a $125 transfer fee.

(8) Renewal of license registration for barbershops shall be accomplished pursuant to rules adopted by the board. The board is further authorized to adopt rules governing delinquent renewal of licenses and may impose penalty fees for delinquent renewal.

(9) The board is authorized to adopt rules governing the operation and periodic inspection of barbershops licensed under this chapter.

(10) Each barbershop shall display, in a conspicuous place, the barbershop license and each individual licensee’s certificate.

History: ss. 18, 28, ch. 78-155; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 66, ch. 83-329; ss. 13, 19, 20, ch. 85-297; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 155, ch. 92-149.
Fla. Stat. § 782.072 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 782 / Section 782.072
782.072 Vessel homicide.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Unborn child” has the same meaning as in s. 775.021(5)(e). (b) “Vessel homicide” means the killing of a human being, including the death of an unborn child caused by injury to the mother, by the operation of a vessel as defined in s. 327.02 by another in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another.

(2) Vessel homicide is: (a) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if: 1. At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and 2. The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 327.30(1). This subsection does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death.

(3) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person has a prior conviction under this section, s. 316.193(3)(c)3., 1 s. 327.35(3)(a)3.c., or s. 782.071.

History: s. 1, ch. 87-20; s. 15, ch. 96-330; s. 2, ch. 99-153; s. 7, ch. 2025-121; s. 11, ch. 2025-197.
Fla. Stat. § 903.06 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 903 / Section 903.06
903.06 Validity of undertaking by minor.
Status: in_force

Minors may bind themselves by a bond to secure their release on bail in the same manner as persons sui juris.

History: s. 49, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(49); s. 21, ch. 70-339.
Fla. Stat. § 607.603 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part III / Section 607.603
607.603 Incorporation.
Status: in_force

To incorporate as a benefit corporation, an incorporator must satisfy the requirements of this chapter, and the articles of incorporation must state that the corporation is a benefit corporation under this part.

History: s. 23, ch. 2014-209.