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Fla. Stat. § 630.011 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 630 / Section 630.011
630.011 Scope of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to the trusteed assets of an alien insurer using Florida as a state of entry for transaction of insurance in the United States, and to the domestication of alien insurers in accordance with the procedures herein provided.

History: s. 701, ch. 59-205; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 621.10 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 621 / Section 621.10
621.10 Disqualification of member, shareholder, officer, agent, or employee; administrative dissolution.
Status: in_force

If any member, officer, shareholder, agent, or employee of a corporation or limited liability company organized under this chapter who has been rendering professional service to the public becomes legally disqualified to render such professional services or accepts employment that, pursuant to existing law, places restrictions or limitations upon that person’s continued rendering of such professional services, that person shall sever all employment with, and financial interests in, such corporation or limited liability company forthwith. A corporation’s or limited liability company’s failure to require compliance with this provision shall constitute a ground for the judicial dissolution of the corporation or limited liability company. When a corporation’s or limited liability company’s failure to comply with this provision is brought to the attention of the Department of State, the department forthwith shall certify that fact to the Department of Legal Affairs for appropriate action to dissolve the corporation or limited liability company.

History: s. 10, ch. 61-64; ss. 10, 11, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 69-288; s. 1, ch. 70-305; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 11, ch. 93-110; s. 84, ch. 93-284; s. 19, ch. 2008-187.
Fla. Stat. § 944.402 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.402
944.402 Reward for capture of escapee from correctional institution.
Status: in_force

The warden of a state correctional institution may pay a reward in an amount not greater than $100 from institutional funds to each person who is directly responsible for the capture of an inmate who has escaped from the institution. The warden of the institution from which the inmate escaped shall determine the amount of the reward. Employees of state, county, and municipal law enforcement or correctional agencies who are engaged in the apprehension, detection, or detention of prisoners are not eligible to receive such rewards.

History: s. 1, ch. 88-169; s. 16, ch. 2000-161.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1105 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XI / Section 736.1105
736.1105 Effect of subsequent marriage, birth, adoption, or dissolution of marriage.
Status: in_force

(1) Neither subsequent marriage, birth, nor adoption of descendants shall revoke the revocable trust of any person.

(2) Any provision of a revocable trust that affects the settlor’s spouse is void upon dissolution of the marriage of the settlor and the spouse, whether the marriage occurred before or after the execution of such revocable trust. Upon dissolution of marriage, the revocable trust shall be construed as if the spouse had died at the time of the dissolution of marriage. (a) Dissolution of marriage occurs at the time the decedent’s marriage is judicially dissolved or declared invalid by court order. (b) This subsection does not invalidate a provision of a revocable trust: 1. Executed by the settlor after the dissolution of the marriage; 2. If there is a specific intention to the contrary stated in the revocable trust; or 3. If the dissolution of marriage judgment expressly provides otherwise.

(3) This section applies to revocable trusts of decedents who die on or after June 29, 2021.

History: s. 11, ch. 2006-217; ss. 11, 45, ch. 2021-183.
Fla. Stat. § 243.69 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 243 / Part II / Section 243.69
243.69 Remedies of bondholders.
Status: in_force

Any holder of revenue bonds issued under ss. 243.50-243.77 or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or any such trust agreement securing, the bonds may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under the resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by ss. 243.50-243.77 or by the resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the authority or by any officer, employee, or agent thereof, including the fixing, charging, and collecting of the rates, rents, fees, and charges authorized and required by the provisions of the resolution or trust agreement to be fixed, established, and collected.

History: s. 20, ch. 2001-79.
Fla. Stat. § 947.172 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.172
947.172 Establishment of presumptive parole release date.
Status: in_force

(1) The hearing examiner shall conduct an initial interview in accordance with the provisions of s. 947.16. This interview shall include introduction and explanation of the objective parole guidelines as they relate to presumptive and effective parole release dates and an explanation of the institutional conduct record and satisfactory release plan for parole supervision as each relates to parole release.

(2) Based on the objective parole guidelines and any other competent evidence relevant to aggravating and mitigating circumstances, the hearing examiner shall, within 10 days after the interview, recommend in writing to a panel of no fewer than two commissioners appointed by the chair a presumptive parole release date for the inmate. The chair shall assign cases to such panels on a random basis, without regard to the inmate or to the commissioners sitting on the panel. If the recommended presumptive parole release date falls outside the matrix time ranges as determined by the objective parole guidelines, the hearing examiner shall include with the recommendation a statement in writing as to the reasons for the decision, specifying individual particularities. If a panel fails to reach a decision on a recommended presumptive parole release date, the chair or any other commissioner designated by the chair shall cast the deciding vote. Within 90 days after the date of the initial interview, the inmate shall be notified in writing of the decision as to the inmate’s presumptive parole release date.

(3) A presumptive parole release date shall become binding on the commission when agreement on the presumptive parole release date is reached. Should the presumptive parole release date fall outside the matrix time ranges as determined by the objective parole guidelines, the reasons for this decision shall be stated in writing with individual particularities.

History: ss. 13, 21, ch. 78-417; s. 107, ch. 79-3; s. 7, ch. 79-42; s. 500, ch. 81-259; s. 5, ch. 81-322; s. 11, ch. 82-171; s. 34, ch. 83-131; s. 4, ch. 85-295; s. 37, ch. 86-183; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; s. 20, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2; s. 1674, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 379.342 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part V / Section 379.342
379.342 Applicability of ss. 379.339, 379.3395, 379.404, and 379.406.
Status: in_force

The provisions of ss. 379.339, 379.3395, 379.404, and 379.406 relating to seizure and forfeiture of animals or of vehicles, vessels, or other transportation devices do not vitiate any valid lien, retain title contract, or chattel mortgage on such animals or vehicles, vessels, or other transportation devices if such lien, retain title contract, or chattel mortgage is properly of public record at the time of the seizure.

History: s. 3, ch. 70-380; s. 145, ch. 79-400; s. 13, ch. 2002-264; s. 127, ch. 2008-247.
Fla. Stat. § 120.651 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 120 / Section 120.651
120.651 Designation of two administrative law judges to preside over actions involving department or boards.
Status: in_force

The Division of Administrative Hearings shall designate at least two administrative law judges who shall specifically preside over actions involving the Department of Health or boards within the Department of Health. Each designated administrative law judge must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing and must have legal, managerial, or clinical experience in issues related to health care or have attained board certification in health care law from The Florida Bar.

History: s. 32, ch. 2003-416.
Fla. Stat. § 488.07 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 488 / Section 488.07
488.07 Penalties for violation.
Status: in_force

A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules or regulations promulgated hereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 7, ch. 28142, 1953; s. 441, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 10, 11, ch. 84-150; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 501.021 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 501 / Part I / Section 501.021
501.021 Home solicitation sale; definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in ss. 501.021-501.055:

(1) “Home solicitation sale” means a sale, lease, or rental of consumer goods or services with a purchase price in excess of $25 which includes all interest, service charges, finance charges, postage, freight, insurance, and service or handling charges, whether under single or multiple contracts, made pursuant to an installment contract, a loan agreement, other evidence of indebtedness, or a cash transaction or other consumer credit transaction, in which: (a) The seller or a person acting for him or her engages in a personal solicitation of the sale, lease, or rental at a place other than at the seller’s fixed location business establishment where goods or services are offered or exhibited for sale, lease, or rental, and (b) The buyer’s agreement or offer to purchase is given to the seller and the sale, lease, or rental is consummated at a place other than at the seller’s fixed location business establishment, including a transaction unsolicited by the consumer and consummated by telephone and without any other contact between the buyer and the seller or its representative prior to delivery of the goods or performance of the services. It does not include a sale, lease, or rental made at any fair or similar commercial exhibit or a sale, lease, or rental that results from a request for specific goods or services by the purchaser or lessee or a sale made by a motor vehicle dealer licensed under s. 320.27 which occurs at a location or facility open to the general public or to a designated group.

(2) “Business day” means any calendar day except Sunday or a federal holiday.

(3) “Future delivery” means delivery more than 3 business days after the buyer signs an agreement or offer to purchase.

History: ss. 1, 4, ch. 70-363; s. 1, ch. 71-65; s. 1, ch. 77-350; s. 1, ch. 86-144; s. 1, ch. 87-344; s. 610, ch. 97-103; s. 10, ch. 97-250.
Fla. Stat. § 163.3204 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 163 / Part II / Section 163.3204
163.3204 Cooperation by state and regional agencies.
Status: in_force

The state land planning agency and any ad hoc working groups appointed by the department and all state and regional agencies involved in the administration and implementation of the Community Planning Act shall cooperate and work with units of local government in the preparation and adoption of comprehensive plans, or elements or portions thereof, and of local land development regulations.

History: s. 15, ch. 75-257; s. 3, ch. 79-65; s. 11, ch. 83-216; s. 16, ch. 85-55; s. 9, ch. 2012-96.
Fla. Stat. § 468.701 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XIII / Section 468.701
468.701 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Athletic trainer” means a person licensed under this part who has met the requirements of this part, including the education requirements established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education or its successor organization and necessary credentials from the Board of Certification.

(2) “Athletic training” means service and care provided by an athletic trainer under the direction of a physician as specified in s. 468.713. Such service and care must relate to the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, disposition, treatment, or rehabilitation of a physically active person who sustained an injury, illness, or other condition involving exercise, sport, recreation, or related physical activity. For the provision of such care and services, an athletic trainer may use physical modalities, including, but not limited to, heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, and mechanical devices.

(3) “Board” means the Board of Athletic Training.

(4) “Board of Certification” means the nationally accredited certifying body for athletic trainers or its successor agency.

(5) “Department” means the Department of Health.

History: s. 321, ch. 94-119; s. 2, ch. 95-388; s. 99, ch. 98-166; s. 1, ch. 99-349; s. 131, ch. 99-397; s. 16, ch. 2011-95; s. 2, ch. 2015-116; s. 1, ch. 2020-29; s. 31, ch. 2020-133.
Fla. Stat. § 468.806 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XIV / Section 468.806
468.806 Biennial renewal of license.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the required documentation, renewal application, and renewal fee, not to exceed $500, as set by the board. The applicant for license renewal must submit information necessary to conduct a statewide criminal history check along with payment in an amount equal to the costs incurred by the department for a statewide criminal history check. The department shall submit the required information for a statewide criminal history check of the applicant to the Department of Law Enforcement.

(2) The board shall adopt rules establishing a procedure for the biennial license renewal.

(3) The board may by rule prescribe continuing education requirements and approve course criteria, not to exceed 30 hours biennially, as a condition for license renewal. The board shall establish by rule mandatory courses to safeguard the welfare of the public and licensed practitioners, standards and qualifications for continuing education courses, standards and qualifications for course providers, and a procedure for approving continuing education courses and providers and set a fee for continuing education course and provider approval.

History: s. 7, ch. 97-284; s. 142, ch. 99-397; s. 5, ch. 2008-121.
Fla. Stat. § 590.33 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 590 / Section 590.33
590.33 State compact administrator; compact advisory committee.
Status: in_force

In pursuance of art. III of the compact, the director of the Florida Forest Service shall act as compact administrator for Florida of the Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact during his or her term of office as director, and his or her successor as compact administrator shall be his or her successor as director of the Florida Forest Service. As compact administrator, he or she shall be an ex officio member of the advisory committee of the Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact, and chair ex officio of the Florida members of the advisory committee. There shall be four members of the Southeastern Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact Advisory Committee from Florida. Two of the members from Florida shall be members of the Legislature of Florida, one from the Senate designated by the President of the Senate and one from the House of Representatives designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the terms of any such members shall terminate at the time they cease to hold legislative office, and their successors as members shall be named in like manner. The Governor shall appoint the other two members from Florida, one of whom shall be associated with forestry or forest products industries. The terms of such members shall be 3 years and such members shall hold office until their respective successors shall be appointed and qualified. Vacancies occurring in the office of such members from any reason or cause shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term. The director of the Florida Forest Service as compact administrator for Florida may delegate, from time to time, to any deputy or other subordinate in his or her department or office, the power to be present and participate, including voting as his or her representative or substitute at any meeting of or hearing by or other proceeding of the compact administrators or of the advisory committee. The terms of each of the initial four memberships, whether appointed at said time or not, shall begin upon the date upon which the compact shall become effective in accordance with art. II of said compact. Any member of the advisory committee may be removed from office by the Governor upon charges and after a hearing.

History: s. 3, ch. 29635, 1955; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 959, ch. 97-103; s. 17, ch. 99-292; s. 156, ch. 2010-102; s. 36, ch. 2011-34; s. 74, ch. 2012-5; s. 65, ch. 2012-7.
Fla. Stat. § 641.33 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 641 / Part I / Section 641.33
641.33 Certain words prohibited in name of organization.
Status: in_force

(1) No entity certificated as a health maintenance organization, other than a licensed insurer insofar as its name is concerned, shall use in its name, contracts, or literature any of the words “insurance,” “casualty,” “surety,” “mutual,” or any other words descriptive of the insurance, casualty, or surety business or deceptively similar to the name or description of any insurance or surety corporation doing business in the state.

(2) No person, entity, or health care plan not certificated under the provisions of this part shall use in its name, logo, contracts, or literature the phrase “health maintenance organization” or the initials “HMO”; imply, directly or indirectly, that it is a health maintenance organization; or hold itself out to be a health maintenance organization.

History: s. 17, ch. 72-264; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 797, 804, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 403.051 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part I / Section 403.051
403.051 Meetings; hearings and procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall cause a transcript of the proceedings at all meetings to be made.

(2)(a) Any department planning, permitting, design, construction, modification, or operating standards, criteria, and requirements for treatment works, disposal systems, and sewerage systems for wastes from any source shall be promulgated as a rule or regulation. (b) The department shall not withhold the issuance of a permit to consider matters not addressed by the permit application or to consider standards, criteria, and requirements not adopted as required by paragraph (a).

History: s. 6, ch. 67-436; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-84; s. 2, ch. 71-137; s. 1, ch. 71-138; s. 154, ch. 71-377; s. 1, ch. 72-223; s. 1, ch. 74-308; s. 14, ch. 78-95; s. 58, ch. 83-218; s. 70, ch. 93-213.
Fla. Stat. § 769.06 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 769 / Section 769.06
769.06 Contracts limiting liability invalid.
Status: in_force

Any contract, contrivance or device whatever, having the effect to relieve or exempt the persons mentioned in s. 769.01 from the liability prescribed by this chapter shall be illegal and void.

History: s. 6, ch. 6521, 1913; RGS 4976; CGL 7063.
Fla. Stat. § 252.928 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 252 / Part III / Section 252.928
252.928 Compensation.
Status: in_force

Each party state shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured members of the emergency forces of that state and the representatives of deceased members of such forces in case such members sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid pursuant to this compact, in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within their own state.

History: s. 1, ch. 96-244.
Fla. Stat. § 960.293 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 960 / Section 960.293
960.293 Determination of damages and losses.
Status: in_force

(1) In a civil suit for damages filed by a crime victim against a convicted offender, the crime victim is entitled to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the actual damages award.

(2) Upon conviction, a convicted offender is liable to the state and its local subdivisions for damages and losses for incarceration costs and other correctional costs. (a) If the conviction is for a capital or life felony, the convicted offender is liable for incarceration costs and other correctional costs in the liquidated damage amount of $250,000. (b) If the conviction is for an offense other than a capital or life felony, a liquidated damage amount of $50 per day of the convicted offender’s sentence shall be assessed against the convicted offender and in favor of the state or its local subdivisions. Damages shall be based upon the length of the sentence imposed by the court at the time of sentencing.

History: s. 5, ch. 94-342; s. 28, ch. 95-184; s. 16, ch. 2009-63.
Fla. Stat. § 255.101 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 255 / Section 255.101
255.101 Contracts for public construction works; utilization of minority business enterprises.
Status: in_force

(1) All county officials, boards of county commissioners, school boards, city councils, city commissioners, and all other public officers of state boards or commissions which are charged with the letting of contracts for public works and for the construction of public bridges, buildings, and other structures shall operate in accordance with s. 287.093, except that all contracts for the construction of state facilities should comply with provisions in s. 287.09451, and rules adopted pursuant thereto, for the utilization of minority business enterprises. When construction is financed in whole or in part from federal funds and where federal provisions for utilization of minority business enterprises apply, this section shall not apply.

(2) Counties, municipalities, and special districts as defined in chapter 189, or other political subdivisions of the state are encouraged to be sensitive to the effect of job-size barriers on minority businesses. To this end, these governmental entities are encouraged to competitively award public construction projects exceeding $100,000.

History: ss. 6, 26, ch. 94-322; s. 41, ch. 2001-61.