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Fla. Stat. § 25.385 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 25 / Section 25.385
25.385 Standards for instruction of circuit and county court judges in handling domestic violence and dependency cases.
Status: in_force

(1) The Florida Court Educational Council shall establish standards for instruction of circuit and county court judges who have responsibility for domestic violence cases, and the council shall provide such instruction on a periodic and timely basis. As used in this subsection, the term “domestic violence” has the meaning set forth in s. 741.28.

(2) The Florida Court Educational Council shall establish standards for instruction of circuit and county court judges who have responsibility for dependency cases regarding the recognition of and responses to head trauma and brain injury in a child under 6 years of age, the benefits of a secure attachment with a primary caregiver, the importance of a stable placement, and the impact of trauma on child development. The council shall provide such instruction to the circuit and county court judges handling dependency cases on a periodic and timely basis.

History: ss. 2, 8, ch. 84-343; s. 1, ch. 91-210; s. 1, ch. 2002-55; s. 2, ch. 2020-40; s. 1, ch. 2020-138.
Fla. Stat. § 553.62 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part III / Section 553.62
553.62 State standard.
Status: in_force

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s excavation safety standards, 29 C.F.R. s. 1926.650 subpart P, are hereby incorporated as the state standard.

History: s. 3, ch. 90-96; s. 31, ch. 2011-213.
Fla. Stat. § 631.061 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.061
631.061 Grounds for liquidation.
Status: in_force

The department may apply to the court for an order appointing it as receiver (if its appointment as receiver is not then in effect) and directing it to liquidate the business of a domestic insurer or of the United States branch of an alien insurer having trusteed assets in this state, regardless of whether or not there has been a prior order directing it to rehabilitate such insurer, upon any of the grounds specified in s. 631.051, or if such insurer:

(1) Is or is about to become insolvent.

(2) Is an insolvent insurer and has commenced or is attempting to commence voluntary liquidation or dissolution except under this code.

(3) Has not completed its organization and obtained a certificate of authority as an insurer within the time allowed therefor under any applicable law.

History: s. 722, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 70-27; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 5, ch. 83-38; ss. 184, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 402.161 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 402 / Section 402.161
402.161 Authorization for sale of property.
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Children and Families is authorized to sell any real or personal property that it acquired by way of donation, gift, contribution, bequest, or devise from any person, persons, or organizations when such real or personal property is determined by the department not to be necessary for use in connection with the work of the department. All proceeds derived from the sale of such property shall be transmitted to the State Treasury to be credited to the department.

(2) The Department of Children and Families is authorized to use for its purposes any moneys realized from the sale of any such real or personal property. It is expressly declared to be the intention of the Legislature that such moneys are appropriated to the department and may be used by it for its purposes. However, such moneys shall be withdrawn in accordance with law. Such moneys are appropriated to the use of the department in addition to other funds which have been or may otherwise be appropriated for its purposes.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-268; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-255; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 17, ch. 78-433; s. 222, ch. 99-13; s. 133, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 670.601 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 670 / Part VI / Section 670.601
670.601 Saving clause.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ss. 669.501-669.706, a transaction validly entered into before July 1, 2025, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from such transaction remain valid thereafter and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by law other than the Uniform Commercial Code or, if applicable, the Uniform Commercial Code as though this act had not taken effect.

History: s. 32, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 861.09 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 861 / Section 861.09
861.09 Certain vehicles prohibited from using hard-surfaced roads.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to drive, propel, or operate, or to have driven, propelled or operated, over the hard-surfaced public roads or parts of roads of this state any vehicle or implement having wheels that will carry more than 200 pounds per wheel for every vehicle having tires of 1 inch in width, or 500 pounds per wheel for every vehicle having tires of 2 inches in width, or 800 pounds per wheel for every vehicle having tires of 3 inches in width, or 1200 pounds per wheel for every vehicle having tires of 4 inches in width, or 1500 pounds per wheel for every vehicle having tires 5 inches in width, or that will carry any load greater than 6,000 pounds without first providing 1 inch of tire width per wheel for each additional 2,000 pounds, or fraction thereof, or to permit any vehicle or implement or any load or portion of load thereof to drag upon the surface of any hard-surfaced public road or parts of roads; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the use of roughened surfaces on rubber tires or on the wheels of farm implements weighing less than 1,000 pounds.

(2) “Hard-surfaced public roads or parts of roads” as used in this section shall be construed to be brick, concrete, asphaltic, sand clay, sand, or bituminous surfaced roads which are maintained by county or state funds.

(3) 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: ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 7329, 1917; ss. 1, 2, ch. 7898, 1919; RGS 5617, 5618; CGL 7806, 7807; s. 1108, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 944.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.02
944.02 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words and phrases used in this chapter shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following meanings:

(1) “Commission” means the Florida Commission on Offender Review.

(2) “Correctional system” means all prisons and other state correctional institutions now existing or hereafter created under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections.

(3) “Department” means the Department of Corrections.

(4) “Elderly offender” means a prisoner age 50 or older in a state correctional institution or facility operated by the department.

(5) “Lease-purchase agreement” means an installment sales contract which requires regular payments with an interest charge included and which provides that the lessee receive title to the property upon final payment.

(6) “Prisoner” means any person who is under civil or criminal arrest and in the lawful custody of any law enforcement official, or any person committed to or detained in any municipal or county jail or state prison, prison farm, or penitentiary, or to the custody of the department pursuant to lawful authority.

(7) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Corrections.

(8) “State correctional institution” means any prison, road camp, prison industry, prison forestry camp, or any prison camp or prison farm or other correctional facility, temporary or permanent, in which prisoners are housed, worked, or maintained, under the custody and jurisdiction of the department.

History: s. 1, ch. 57-121; s. 18, ch. 61-530; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 1, 2, ch. 70-441; s. 1, ch. 71-345; s. 283, ch. 71-377; s. 3, ch. 74-112; s. 21, ch. 77-120; s. 34, ch. 79-3; s. 1, ch. 85-340; s. 52, ch. 88-122; s. 1, ch. 2000-214; s. 1, ch. 2002-32; s. 5, ch. 2004-248; s. 33, ch. 2014-191; s. 6, ch. 2023-268.
Fla. Stat. § 605.2304 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.2304
605.2304 Management.
Status: in_force

(1) A protected series may have one or more protected-series managers.

(2) If a protected series has no associated members, the series limited liability company is the protected-series manager.

(3) Section 605.2108 applies to the determination of any duties of a protected-series manager of a protected series to each of the following: (a) The protected series. (b) Any associated member of the protected series. (c) Any protected-series transferee of the protected series.

(4) Solely by reason of being or acting as a protected-series manager of a protected series, a person owes no duty to any of the following: (a) The series limited liability company. (b) Another protected series of the series limited liability company. (c) Another person in that person’s capacity as: 1. A member of the series limited liability company which is not an associated member of the protected series; 2. A protected-series transferee or protected-series manager of another protected series; or 3. A transferee of the series limited liability company.

(5) An associated member of a protected series of a series limited liability company has the same rights as any other member of the company to vote on or consent to an amendment to the company’s operating agreement or any other matter being decided by the members, regardless of whether the amendment or matter affects the interests of the protected series or the associated member.

(6) The right of a member to maintain a derivative action to enforce a right of a limited liability company pursuant to s. 605.0802 applies to each of the following: (a) An associated member of a protected series, in accordance with s. 605.2108. (b) A member of a series limited liability company, in accordance with s. 605.2108.

(7) An associated member of a member-managed protected series is an agent for the protected series with power to bind the protected series to the same extent that a member of a member-managed limited liability company is an agent for the company with power to bind the company under s. 605.04074(1)(a). A protected-series manager of a manager-managed protected series is an agent for the protected series with power to bind the protected series to the same extent that a manager of a manager-managed limited liability company is an agent for the company with power to bind the company under s. 605.04074(2)(b).

History: s. 22, ch. 2025-162.
Fla. Stat. § 672.314 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part III / Section 672.314
672.314 Implied warranty; merchantability; usage of trade.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless excluded or modified (s. 672.316), a warranty that the goods shall be merchantable is implied in a contract for their sale if the seller is a merchant with respect to goods of that kind. Under this section the serving for value of food or drink to be consumed either on the premises or elsewhere is a sale.

(2) Goods to be merchantable must be at least such as: (a) Pass without objection in the trade under the contract description; and (b) In the case of fungible goods, are of fair average quality within the description; and (c) Are fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used; and (d) Run, within the variations permitted by the agreement, of even kind, quality and quantity within each unit and among all units involved; and (e) Are adequately contained, packaged, and labeled as the agreement may require; and (f) Conform to the promises or affirmations of fact made on the container or label if any.

(3) Unless excluded or modified (s. 672.316) other implied warranties may arise from course of dealing or usage of trade.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 310.183 — Florida Code / Title XXII / Chapter 310 / Section 310.183
310.183 Immediate inactivation of license or certificate for certain violations.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue an emergency order placing on inactive status, for a period not to exceed 15 days, the license of any pilot or certificate of any deputy pilot who, while providing piloting services, is involved in a marine incident that results in the death of a human or, as determined by rule of the board, substantial physical injury to a human or significant property or environmental damage, unless the department determines that the incident is clearly not the result of the actions of the pilot or deputy pilot.

History: s. 353, ch. 94-119; s. 9, ch. 2019-5.
Fla. Stat. § 542.17 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.17
542.17 Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context, for the purposes of this part, the terms defined in this section have the following meanings ascribed to them:

(1) “Commodity” means any goods, merchandise, wares, produce, chose in action, land, article of commerce, or other tangible or intangible property, real, personal, or mixed, for use, consumption, production, enjoyment, or resale.

(2) “Service” means any kind of activity performed in whole or in part for economic benefit.

(3) “Person” means any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, limited partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, professional association, or other legal, commercial, or governmental entity, including the State of Florida, its departments, agencies, political subdivisions, and units of government.

(4) “Trade or commerce” means any economic activity of any type whatsoever involving any commodity or service whatsoever.

(5) “Document” means any stored or retained data or information in whatever form.

(6) “Attorney General” includes not only the Attorney General of Florida but also any designee of the Attorney General or any assistant attorney general or special assistant attorney general.

(7) “State attorney” includes not only the state attorneys of Florida but also any designee of a state attorney or any assistant state attorney or special assistant state attorney.

(8) “Local government” means a municipality, county, school district, or any other general-function or special-function governmental unit established by the laws of the state.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 1, ch. 85-261; s. 5, ch. 2025-213.
Fla. Stat. § 458.341 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 458 / Section 458.341
458.341 Search warrants for certain violations.
Status: in_force

When the department has reason to believe that violations of s. 458.331(1)(q) or (r) have occurred or are occurring, its agents or other duly authorized persons may search a physician’s place of practice at reasonable hours for purposes of securing such evidence as may be needed for prosecution. Such evidence shall not include any medical records of patients unless pursuant to the patients’ written consent. Notwithstanding the consent of the patient, such records maintained by the department are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1). This section shall not limit the psychotherapist-patient privileges of s. 90.503. Prior to a search, the department shall secure a search warrant from any judge authorized by law to issue them. The search warrant shall be issued upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation particularly describing the things to be seized. The application for the warrant shall be sworn to and subscribed, and the judge may require further testimony from witnesses, supporting affidavits, or depositions in writing to support the application. The application and supporting information, if required, must set forth the facts tending to establish the grounds of the application or probable cause that they exist. If the judge is satisfied that probable cause exists, he or she shall issue a search warrant signed by him or her with the judge’s name of office to any agent or other person duly authorized by the department to execute process, commanding the agent or person to search the place described in the warrant for the property specified. The search warrant shall be served only by the agent or person mentioned in it and by no other person except an aide of the agent or person when such agent or person is present and acting in its execution.

History: ss. 1, 8, ch. 79-302; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 11, ch. 91-140; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 313, ch. 96-406; s. 1093, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0304 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0304
617.0304 Ultra vires.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the validity of corporate action, including, but not limited to, any conveyance, transfer, or encumbrance of real or personal property to or by a corporation, may not be challenged on the ground that the corporation lacks or lacked power to act.

(2) A corporation’s power to act may be challenged: (a) In a proceeding by a member against the corporation to enjoin the act; (b) In a proceeding by the corporation, directly, derivatively, or through a receiver, trustee, or other legal representative, or through members in a representative suit, against an incumbent or former officer, employee, or agent of the corporation; or (c) In a proceeding by the Attorney General, as provided in this act, to dissolve the corporation or in a proceeding by the Attorney General to enjoin the corporation from the transaction of unauthorized business.

(3) In a member’s proceeding under paragraph (2)(a) to enjoin an unauthorized corporate act, the court may enjoin or set aside the act, if equitable and if all affected persons are parties to the proceeding, and may award damages for loss (other than anticipated profits) suffered by the corporation or another party because of enjoining the unauthorized act.

History: s. 26, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 322.293 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.293
322.293 DUI programs; assessment; disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The DUI programs shall be administered by the department, and the costs of administration shall be borne by the collections of revenue provided in this section. All funds received by the department shall be used for the purposes set forth in this chapter and for the general operations of the department.

(2) Each DUI program shall assess $15 against each person enrolling in a DUI program at the time of enrollment, including persons who transfer to or from a program in another state. In addition, second and third offenders and those offenders under permanent driver license revocation who are evaluated for license restrictions shall be assessed $15 upon enrollment in the program and upon each subsequent anniversary date while they are in the program, for the duration of the license period.

(3) All assessments collected under this section shall be deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund within 30 days after the last day of the month in which the assessment was received.

History: s. 2(1st), ch. 93-246; s. 13, ch. 96-414; s. 295, ch. 99-248; s. 40, ch. 2009-71.
Fla. Stat. § 217.04 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 217 / Section 217.04
217.04 Department of Management Services as state agency to negotiate with federal agency.
Status: in_force

The Department of Management Services is designated the official agency of the state to negotiate with any federal agency in accordance and compliance with the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and subsequent amendments thereto, and any other federal law or regulation providing for the procurement and distribution of federal surplus personal property.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-173; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 64, ch. 77-104; s. 163, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.
Fla. Stat. § 631.727 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part III / Section 631.727
631.727 Immunity.
Status: in_force

There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, any member insurer or its agents or employees, the association or its agents or employees, members of the board of directors, the Chief Financial Officer, or the department or office or their representatives for any action taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this part. Such immunity shall extend to the participation in any organization of one or more other state associations of similar purposes and to any such organization and its agents or employees.

History: s. 16, ch. 79-189; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 101, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1363, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 960.29 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 960 / Section 960.29
960.29 Legislative findings and intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that former approaches to the problem of compensating crime victims through restitution have proven inadequate or have been inconsistently applied in many cases. The Legislature also finds that there is an urgent need to alleviate the increasing financial burdens on the state and its local subdivisions caused by the expenses of incarcerating convicted offenders.

(1) To remedy these problems, consistent with the preservation of all citizens’ constitutional rights, the Legislature intends: (a) To provide a legal mechanism, in the form of a civil restitution lien, that will enable crime victims, the state, and other aggrieved parties to recover damages and losses arising out of criminal acts, imposed against the real and personal property owned by the convicted offender who committed an offense that caused the damages and losses. (b) To prevent convicted offenders from increasing their assets after conviction, while their crime victims and the state and local subdivisions remain uncompensated for their damages and losses. To further this legislative purpose, the civil restitution lien shall attach not only to the offender’s current assets but also, should these assets fail to satisfy the lien, to any future assets or “windfall” proceeds which may accrue to the defendant, up to the full amount of the lien. (c) To ensure that the amount of each civil restitution lien equals the amount of the actual damages awarded in the civil action arising from the crime. (d) To impose a long-term civil liability for the costs of incarceration, by means of the civil restitution lien, against a convicted offender, regardless of the offender’s financial status at the time of conviction.

(2) The Legislature also finds that crime victims, the state, and its local subdivisions are entitled to rough remedial justice and they may demand compensation for damage and losses.

(3) The Legislature declares that: (a) The intent of the statute is rationally related to the goal of fully compensating crime victims, the state, and its local subdivisions for damages and losses incurred as a result of criminal conduct. (b) This civil restitution lien act rests upon the principle of remediation and not punishment, which is meted out by criminal sanctions afforded by law.

(4) The Legislature recognizes that, in many individual cases, the liquidated damage amount awarded by the court in a civil action arising from the crime does not fully compensate crime victims for their actual damages and losses. It is the legislative intent that the civil restitution liens authorized in this act assist crime victims to collect the amounts awarded and authorized as actual and liquidated damages and losses a crime victim incurs as a result of a convicted offender’s conduct, and the state and its local subdivisions incur as a result of implementation of a convicted offender’s sentence.

History: s. 2, ch. 94-342; s. 29, ch. 95-184.