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Fla. Stat. § 489.1455 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part I / Section 489.1455
489.1455 Journeyman; reciprocity; standards.
Status: in_force

(1) Counties and municipalities are authorized to issue journeyman licenses in the plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades to an individual who: (a) Has scored at least 70 percent, or after October 1, 1997, at least 75 percent, on a proctored journeyman Block and Associates examination or other proctored examination approved by the board for the trade in which he or she is licensed; (b) Has completed a registered and state-approved apprenticeship program as defined in s. 446.021(6) or has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training in his or her specific trade; and (c) Has satisfactorily completed specialized and advanced module coursework approved by the Florida Building Commission, as part of the building code training program established in s. 553.841, specific to the discipline or, pursuant to authorization by the certifying authority, provides proof of completion of such coursework within 6 months after such certification.

(2) Counties and municipalities must recognize a person as a journeyman in the plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical, or HVAC trades if the person was issued a journeyman license in such trade by a county or municipality in the state.

History: s. 15, ch. 97-228; s. 25, ch. 98-287; s. 37, ch. 2009-195; s. 29, ch. 2011-213; s. 3, ch. 2021-214; s. 4, ch. 2024-125.
Fla. Stat. § 679.510 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part V / Section 679.510
679.510 Effectiveness of filed record.
Status: in_force

(1) A filed record is effective only to the extent that it was filed by a person who may file it under s. 679.509.

(2) A record authorized by one secured party of record does not affect the financing statement with respect to another secured party of record.

(3) A continuation statement that is not filed within the 6-month period prescribed by s. 679.515(4) is ineffective.

History: s. 6, ch. 2001-198; s. 9, ch. 2002-242.
Fla. Stat. § 984.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 984 / Section 984.11
984.11 Services to families.
Status: in_force

(1) The department or its authorized agent shall provide an array of voluntary family services aimed at remediating school truancy, homelessness, and runaway and ungovernable behavior by children. Services to families in need of services shall be by voluntary agreement of the parent, legal guardian, or custodian and the child.

(2) A family is not eligible to receive voluntary family services if, at the time of the referral, the child is under court-ordered supervision by the department for delinquency under chapter 985 or court-ordered supervision by the Department of Children and Families under chapter 39. A child who has received a prearrest delinquency citation, or is receiving delinquency diversion services, may receive voluntary family services.

(3) If there is a pending investigation into an allegation of abuse, neglect, or abandonment, the child may be eligible for voluntary family services if the Department of Children and Families agrees to the provision of services and makes a referral. An interagency agreement between the department and the Department of Children and Families shall govern this referral process, which is contingent on available funding. The department must notify the Department of Children and Families if a referral is declined.

(4) These services may include, but need not be limited to: (a) Parent aide services. (b) Intensive crisis counseling. (c) Parent training. (d) Individual, group, or family counseling. (e) Referral to community mental health services. (f) Prevention and diversion services. (g) Services provided by voluntary or community agencies. (h) Runaway center services. (i) Runaway shelter services. (j) Referral for special educational, tutorial, or remedial services. (k) Referral to vocational, career development, or employment services. (l) Recreational services. (m) Assessment. (n) Case management. (o) Referral for or provision of substance abuse assessment or treatment.

(5) The department shall advise the parents, legal guardian, or custodian that they are responsible for contributing to the cost of the services to the extent of their ability to pay. The parent is responsible for using health care insurance to the extent it is available for the provision of health services.

History: s. 8, ch. 87-133; s. 4, ch. 90-53; s. 23, ch. 96-398; s. 97, ch. 97-238; s. 6, ch. 97-281; s. 13, ch. 2025-153.
Fla. Stat. § 569.346 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 569 / Part II / Section 569.346
569.346 Agent for service of process.
Status: in_force

(1) Any nonresident manufacturer of nicotine dispensing devices which has not registered to do business in this state as a foreign corporation or business entity shall appoint and continually engage without interruption the services of an agent in this state to act as agent for the service of process on whom all process, and any action or proceeding against it concerning or arising out of the enforcement of this chapter, may be served in any manner authorized by law. Such service constitutes legal and valid service of process on the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall provide the name, address, telephone number, and proof of the appointment and availability of such agent to the division.

(2) The manufacturer shall provide notice to the Department of Legal Affairs 30 calendar days before termination of the authority of an agent and shall further provide proof to the satisfaction of the department of the appointment of a new agent no less than 5 calendar days before the termination of an existing agent appointment. In the event an agent terminates an agency appointment, the manufacturer shall notify the department of the termination within 5 calendar days and shall include proof to the satisfaction of the department of the appointment of a new agent.

(3) Any manufacturer whose nicotine dispensing devices are sold in this state which has not appointed and engaged the services of an agent as required by this section shall be deemed to have appointed the Secretary of State as its agent for service of process.

History: s. 5, ch. 2024-127.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1402 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1402
617.1402 Dissolution of corporation.
Status: in_force

A corporation desiring to dissolve and wind up its affairs must adopt a resolution to dissolve in the following manner:

(1) If the corporation has members entitled to vote on a resolution to dissolve, and unless the board of directors determines that because of a conflict of interest or other substantial reason it should not make any recommendation, the board of directors must adopt a resolution recommending that the corporation be dissolved and directing that the question of such dissolution be submitted to a vote at a meeting of members entitled to vote thereon, which may be either an annual or special meeting. Written notice stating that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of such meeting is to consider the advisability of dissolving the corporation must be given to each member entitled to vote at such meeting in accordance with the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. A resolution to dissolve the corporation shall be adopted upon receiving at least a majority of the votes which members present at such meeting or represented by proxy are entitled to cast.

(2) If the corporation has no members or if its members are not entitled to vote on a resolution to dissolve, the dissolution of the corporation may be authorized at a meeting of the board of directors by a majority vote of the directors then in office.

History: s. 76, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 327.72 — Florida Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 327 / Section 327.72
327.72 Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter or chapter 328 not specified in s. 327.73 or not paying the civil penalty specified in s. 327.73 within 30 days, except as otherwise provided in this chapter or chapter 328, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 304, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 78-181; s. 3, ch. 80-266; s. 13, ch. 84-188; s. 4, ch. 86-35; s. 48, ch. 91-224; s. 3, ch. 99-162; s. 21, ch. 2000-362; s. 5, ch. 2011-152.
Fla. Stat. § 718.124 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 718 / Part I / Section 718.124
718.124 Limitation on actions by association.
Status: in_force

The statute of limitations and statute of repose for any actions in law or equity which a condominium association or a cooperative association may have shall not begin to run until the unit owners have elected a majority of the members of the board of administration.

History: s. 9, ch. 77-222; s. 263, ch. 79-400; s. 13, ch. 2024-244.
Fla. Stat. § 403.715 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part IV / Section 403.715
403.715 Certification of resource recovery or recycling equipment.
Status: in_force

For purposes of implementing the tax exemption provided by s. 212.08(7)(q), the department shall establish a system for the examination and certification of resource recovery or recycling equipment. Application for certification of equipment shall be submitted to the department on forms prescribed by it which include such pertinent information as the department may require. The department may require appropriate certification by a certified public accountant or professional engineer that the equipment for which this exemption is being sought complies with the exemption criterion set forth in s. 212.08(7)(q). Within 30 days after receipt of an application by the department, a representative of the department may inspect the equipment. Within 30 days after such inspection, the department shall issue a written decision granting or denying certification.

History: s. 4, ch. 78-329; s. 29, ch. 87-6; s. 23, ch. 88-130; s. 34, ch. 2000-153; s. 6, ch. 2000-228.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1102 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1102
617.1102 Limitation on merger.
Status: in_force

A corporation not for profit organized under this chapter may merge with one or more other eligible entities, as identified in s. 607.1101(1), only if the surviving entity of such merger is a corporation not for profit or other eligible entity that has been organized as a not-for-profit entity under a governing statute or other applicable law that allows such a merger.

History: s. 36, ch. 2009-205; s. 275, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 633.526 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 633 / Part V / Section 633.526
633.526 Firefighter employer penalties.
Status: in_force

If any firefighter employer violates or fails or refuses to comply with this part, or with any rule adopted by the division under such sections in accordance with chapter 120 for the prevention of injuries, accidents, or occupational diseases or with any lawful order of the division in connection with this part, or fails or refuses to furnish or adopt any safety device, safeguard, or other means of protection prescribed by division rule under this part for the prevention of accidents, injuries, fatalities, or occupational diseases, the division may:

(1) Issue an administrative cease and desist order, enforceable in the circuit court in the jurisdiction where the violation is occurring or has occurred.

(2) Assess an administrative fine against a firefighter employer of not less than $100 or more than $1,000 for each violation and each day a violation is committed.

(3) Assess against the firefighter employer a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 for each day the violation, omission, failure, or refusal continues after the firefighter employer has been given written notice of such violation, omission, failure, or refusal. The total penalty for each violation shall not exceed $50,000. The division shall adopt rules requiring penalties commensurate with the frequency or severity of safety violations. Hearings requested under this section shall be conducted in Tallahassee. All penalties assessed and collected under this section shall be deposited in the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.

History: s. 15, ch. 2002-404; s. 1413, ch. 2003-261; s. 85, ch. 2013-183; s. 5, ch. 2025-124.
Fla. Stat. § 116.13 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 116 / Section 116.13
116.13 Sale of property by heads of state institutions without permission prohibited.
Status: in_force

The superintendents of state asylums, and the presidents and principals of all state educational institutions are prohibited from selling or otherwise disposing of property belonging to the state, except in cases where they have previously obtained permission from their respective boards of commissioners or trustees.

History: s. 1, ch. 4181, 1893; GS 3493; RGS 5373; CGL 7507.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1208 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part XII / Section 736.1208
736.1208 Release; property and persons affected; manner of effecting.
Status: in_force

(1) The trustee of a trust, all of the unexpired interests in which are devoted to one or more charitable purposes, may release a power to select charitable donees unless the creating instrument provides otherwise.

(2) The release of a power to select charitable donees may apply to all or any part of the property subject to the power and may reduce or limit the charitable organizations, or classes of charitable organizations, in whose favor the power is exercisable.

(3) A release shall be effected by a duly acknowledged written instrument signed by the trustee and delivered as provided in subsection (4).

(4) Delivery of a release shall be accomplished as follows: (a) If the release is accomplished by specifying a charitable organization or organizations as beneficiary or beneficiaries of the trust, by delivery of a copy of the release to each designated charitable organization. (b) If the release is accomplished by reducing the class of permissible charitable organizations, by delivery of notice of the release to the Attorney General, including a copy of the release.

(5) If a release is accomplished by specifying a public charitable organization or organizations as beneficiary or beneficiaries of the trust, the trust at all times thereafter shall be operated exclusively for the benefit of, and be supervised by, the specified public charitable organization or organizations.

History: s. 12, ch. 2006-217; s. 10, ch. 2017-155.
Fla. Stat. § 106.12 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.12
106.12 Petty cash funds allowed.
Status: in_force

(1) Each campaign treasurer designated pursuant to s. 106.021(1) for a candidate or political committee is authorized to withdraw from the primary campaign account, until the close of the last day for qualifying for office, the amount of $500 per calendar quarter reporting period for the purpose of providing a petty cash fund for the candidate or political committee.

(2) Following the close of the last day for qualifying and until the last election in a given election period in which the political committee participates, the campaign treasurer of each political committee is authorized to withdraw the following amount each week from the primary depository campaign account for the purpose of providing a petty cash fund for the political committee, and, following the close of the last day for qualifying and until the election at which such candidate is eliminated or elected to office, or the time at which the candidate becomes unopposed, the campaign treasurer of each candidate is authorized to withdraw the following amount each week from the primary depository campaign account for the purpose of providing a petty cash fund for the candidate: (a) For all candidates for nomination or election on a statewide basis, $500 per week. (b) For all other candidates and all political committees, $100 per week.

(3) The petty cash fund so provided may be spent only in amounts less than $100 and only for office supplies, transportation expenses, and other necessities. Petty cash may not be used for the purchase of time, space, or services from communications media as defined in s. 106.011.

History: s. 12, ch. 73-128; s. 48, ch. 77-175; s. 9, ch. 85-226; s. 5, ch. 2002-197; s. 20, ch. 2013-37.
Fla. Stat. § 92.561 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 92 / Section 92.561
92.561 Prohibition on reproduction of child pornography.
Status: in_force

(1) In a criminal proceeding, any property or material that portrays sexual performance by a child as defined in s. 827.071, constitutes generated child pornography as defined in s. 827.072, or constitutes child pornography as defined in s. 847.001, must remain secured or locked in the care, custody, and control of a law enforcement agency, the state attorney, or the court.

(2) Notwithstanding any law or rule of court, a court shall deny, in a criminal proceeding, any request by the defendant to copy, photograph, duplicate, or otherwise reproduce any property or material that portrays sexual performance by a child, constitutes generated child pornography, or constitutes child pornography so long as the state attorney makes the property or material reasonably available to the defendant.

(3) For purposes of this section, property or material is deemed to be reasonably available to the defendant if the state attorney provides ample opportunity at a designated facility for the inspection, viewing, and examination of the property or material that portrays sexual performance by a child, constitutes generated child pornography, or constitutes child pornography by the defendant, his or her attorney, or any individual whom the defendant uses as an expert during the discovery process or at a court proceeding.

History: s. 4, ch. 2011-220; s. 3, ch. 2024-118.
Fla. Stat. § 463.0057 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 463 / Section 463.0057
463.0057 Optometric faculty certificate.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may issue an optometric faculty certificate without examination to an individual who remits a nonrefundable application fee, not to exceed $100 plus the actual per applicant cost to the department, and who demonstrates to the board that she or he meets the following requirements: (a) Is a graduate of an accredited school or college of optometry approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Office of Education. (b) Holds a valid current license to practice optometry in another jurisdiction in the United States. (c) Is at least 21 years of age and of good moral character. (d) Has not committed any act or offense in any jurisdiction which would constitute the basis for disciplining an optometrist. (e) Has been offered and has accepted a full-time faculty appointment to teach in a program of optometry at a Florida-based college of optometry. (f) Provides a certification from the dean of the college that she or he has accepted the offer of the full-time faculty appointment to teach at the Florida-based college of optometry.

(2) The certificate shall authorize the holder to practice only in conjunction with her or his faculty position at a Florida-based optometry school and its affiliated clinics which are registered with the board as sites at which holders of optometric faculty certificates will be practicing. Such certificates shall automatically expire upon termination of the holder’s relationship with the school or after a period of 2 years, whichever occurs first.

(3) The holder of a faculty certificate may engage in the practice of optometry as permitted by this section but may not administer or prescribe topical ocular pharmaceutical agents unless the certificateholder has satisfied the requirements of s. 463.006(1)(e) and (f). If a certificateholder wishes to administer or prescribe oral ocular pharmaceutical agents, the certificateholder must also satisfy the requirements of s. 463.0055(1)(b).

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), an optometric faculty certificate is renewable every 2 years by a holder who applies to the board on a form prescribed by the board and who continues to satisfy the requirements set forth in subsection (1).

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 90-34; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 93-101; s. 233, ch. 97-103; s. 4, ch. 2013-26; s. 2, ch. 2018-78.
Fla. Stat. § 663.530 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part IV / Section 663.530
663.530 Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ss. 663.531-663.539, the term: (a) “Foreign country” means a country other than the United States and includes any colony, dependency, or possession of such country notwithstanding any definitions in chapter 658, and any territory of the United States, including Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (b) “Home-country regulator” means the supervisory authority or equivalent or other similarly sanctioned body, organization, governmental entity, or recognized authority, which has similar responsibilities in a foreign country in which and by whom an international trust entity is licensed, chartered, or has similar authorization to organize and operate. (c) “International trust entity” means an international trust company or organization, or any similar business entity, or an affiliated or subsidiary entity that is licensed, chartered, or similarly permitted to conduct trust business in a foreign country or countries under the laws where such entity is organized and supervised. (d) “Nonresident” has the same meaning as in s. 663.01. (e) “Professional” means an accountant, attorney, or other financial services and wealth planning professional who is licensed by a governing body or affiliated with a licensed, chartered, or similarly authorized entity. (f) “Qualified limited service affiliate” means a person or entity that is qualified under this part to perform the permissible activities outlined in s. 663.531 related to or for the benefit of an affiliated international trust entity.

(2) As used in ss. 663.531-663.539, the terms “affiliate,” “commission,” “executive officer,” “financial institution,” “financial institution-affiliated party,” “financial institutions codes,” “office,” “officer,” “state,” and “subsidiary” have the same meaning as provided in s. 655.005.

History: s. 39, ch. 2017-83.
Fla. Stat. § 243.70 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 243 / Part II / Section 243.70
243.70 Tax exemption.
Status: in_force

The exercise of the powers granted by ss. 243.50-243.77 is in all respects for the benefit of the people of this state. Because the operation and maintenance of a project by the authority or a participating institution constitutes the performance of an essential public function, neither the authority nor a participating institution is required to pay any taxes or assessments upon or in respect of a project or any property acquired or used by the authority or a participating institution under ss. 243.50-243.77 or upon the income therefrom, and any bonds issued under ss. 243.50-243.77, any security therefor, their transfer, and the income therefrom, including any profit made on the sale thereof, and all notes, mortgages, security agreements, letters of credit, or other instruments that arise out of or are given to secure the repayment of bonds issued in connection with a project financed under ss. 243.50-243.77, shall at all times be free from taxation by the state or any local unit, political subdivision, or other instrumentality of the state. The exemption granted by this section is not applicable to any tax imposed by chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits or on debt obligations owned by corporations.

History: s. 21, ch. 2001-79.
Fla. Stat. § 620.2002 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.2002
620.2002 Derivative action.
Status: in_force

A partner may maintain a derivative action to enforce a right of a limited partnership if:

(1) The partner first makes a demand on the general partners requesting that they cause the limited partnership to bring an action to enforce the right and the general partners do not bring the action within a reasonable time; or

(2) A demand would be futile.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.