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Fla. Stat. § 339.0815 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 339 / Section 339.0815
339.0815 Transportation Revenue Bond Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Transportation Revenue Bond Trust Fund is created within the Department of Transportation. The purpose of the trust fund is for the deposit of funds received by the department from the proceeds or issuance of revenue bonds secured by state and federal revenues and credited to the trust fund.

(2) Net proceeds from revenue bonds issued for eligible transportation projects shall be credited to the trust fund to provide for the payment of eligible project costs.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to the requirements of s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 2003-163; s. 1, ch. 2010-14; s. 2, ch. 2013-3.
Fla. Stat. § 769.05 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 769 / Section 769.05
769.05 Proceeds of recovery for injuries exempt from garnishment and execution.
Status: in_force

Writs of garnishment, execution or other processes, shall not issue out of any court to reach any money due or likely to become due as damages under the provisions of this chapter.

History: s. 5, ch. 6521, 1913; RGS 4975; CGL 7062.
Fla. Stat. § 559.01 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part I / Section 559.01
559.01 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part:

(1) The term “trading stamp” means any stamp or similar device issued in connection with the retail sale of merchandise or service, as a cash discount or for any other marketing purpose, which entitles the rightful holder, on its due presentation for redemption, to receive merchandise, service, or cash. This term, however, shall not mean any redeemable device used by the manufacturer or packer of an article, in advertising or selling it, or any redeemable device issued and redeemed by a newspaper, magazine or other publication.

(2) The term “trading stamp company” means any person engaged in distributing trading stamps for retail issuance by others, or in redeeming trading stamps for retailers, in any way or under any guise.

(3) The term “person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-311.
Fla. Stat. § 631.817 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part IV / Section 631.817
631.817 Eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), any person of this state who has lost their health care coverage provided in an HMO due to insolvency shall be eligible to obtain coverage as provided herein. Eligible persons include all persons who were eligible to receive health care services under that subscriber’s contract with the HMO.

(2)(a) A person shall cease to be covered by the plan after the plan has provided $300,000 in covered benefits for that person. (b) A person shall cease to be covered by the plan upon failure to pay, or failure to have paid on their behalf, premiums as set by the board. Coverage shall cease following a reasonable grace period as set by the board. (c) A person shall cease to be covered by the plan 6 months after the date of insolvency; however, if, at the time the plan’s responsibility would otherwise cease under this paragraph, the person is under treatment for an injury that occurred or an illness that was diagnosed while the person was covered by the insolvent HMO or the plan, the plan shall remain responsible for treatment of such injury or illness until treatment has been completed or until the conditions specified in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) have been met.

History: ss. 1, 23, ch. 88-388; ss. 105, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 5, ch. 91-110; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 736.08147 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part VIII / Section 736.08147
736.08147 Duty to distribute trust income.
Status: in_force

If a will or trust instrument granting income to the settlor’s or testator’s spouse for life is silent as to the time of distribution of income and the frequency of distributions, the trustee shall distribute all net income, as defined in chapter 738, to the spouse no less frequently than annually. This provision shall apply to any trust established before, on, or after July 1, 2007, unless the trust instrument expressly directs or permits net income to be distributed less frequently than annually.

History: s. 8, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 605.1021 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 605 / Section 605.1021
605.1021 Merger authorized.
Status: in_force

(1) By complying with the provisions of this section and ss. 605.1022-605.1026: (a) One or more domestic limited liability companies may merge with one or more domestic or foreign entities into a domestic or foreign surviving entity; and (b) Two or more foreign entities may merge into a domestic limited liability company.

(2) By complying with the provisions of this section and ss. 605.1022-605.1026 which are applicable to foreign entities, a foreign entity may be a party to a merger under the provisions of this section and ss. 605.1022-605.1026 or may be the surviving entity in such a merger if the merger is authorized by the law of the foreign entity’s jurisdiction of formation.

(3) In the case of a merger involving a limited liability company that is a not-for-profit company, the surviving limited liability company or other business entity must also be a not-for-profit entity.

History: s. 2, ch. 2013-180.
Fla. Stat. § 960.198 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 960 / Section 960.198
960.198 Relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the criteria set forth in s. 960.13 for crime victim compensation awards, the department may award a one-time payment of up to $1,500 on any one claim and a lifetime maximum of $3,000 to a victim of domestic violence who needs immediate assistance to escape from a domestic violence environment.

(2) In order for an award to be granted to a victim for relocation assistance: (a) There must be proof that a domestic violence offense was committed; (b) The domestic violence offense must be reported to the proper authorities; (c) The victim’s need for assistance must be certified by a certified domestic violence center in this state; and (d) The center certification must assert that the victim is cooperating with law enforcement officials, if applicable, and must include documentation that the victim has developed a safety plan.

(3) Relocation payments for a domestic violence claim shall be denied if the department has previously approved or paid out a human trafficking or sexual battery relocation claim under s. 960.196 or s. 960.199 to the same victim regarding the same incident.

History: s. 8, ch. 99-373; s. 4, ch. 2012-155; s. 18, ch. 2015-92.
Fla. Stat. § 429.909 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 429 / Part III / Section 429.909
429.909 Application for license.
Status: in_force

In addition to all provisions of part II of chapter 408, the applicant for licensure must furnish a description of the physical and mental capabilities and needs of the participants to be served and the availability, frequency, and intensity of basic services and of supportive and optional services to be provided and proof of adequate liability insurance coverage.

History: s. 6, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 6, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 50, ch. 98-171; s. 4, ch. 2006-197; s. 106, ch. 2007-5; s. 167, ch. 2007-230.
Fla. Stat. § 238.13 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 238 / Section 238.13
238.13 Limitation on membership.
Status: in_force

(1) No other provision of law in any other statute which provides wholly or partly at the expense of the state for pensions or for retirement benefits for teachers of the said state, their surviving spouses, or other dependents, shall apply to members or beneficiaries of the retirement system established by this chapter, their surviving spouses or other dependents. No person who shall become a teacher, as defined herein, after July 1, 1939, shall be eligible to a pension under any statute heretofore enacted.

(2) No person who is fully covered by a compulsory civil service retirement plan shall be a member of the retirement system under this chapter; provided, however, that any person who is presently a member of the retirement system and is also fully covered by a compulsory civil service retirement plan may continue to be a member of the retirement system or at his or her option may withdraw from such retirement system and thereupon be entitled to receive all of his or her accumulation in the Annuity Savings Trust Fund together with the interest thereon.

History: s. 13, ch. 19014, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 892(168); s. 7, ch. 61-458; s. 16, ch. 95-148.
Fla. Stat. § 943.081 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.081
943.081 Public safety system information technology resources; guiding principles.
Status: in_force

The following guiding principles adopted by the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Systems Council are hereby adopted as guiding principles for the management of public safety system information technology resources:

(1) Cooperative planning by public safety system entities is a prerequisite for the effective development of systems to enable sharing of data.

(2) The planning process, as well as coordination of development efforts, should identify and include all principals from the outset.

(3) Public safety system entities should be committed to maximizing information sharing and moving away from proprietary positions taken relative to data they capture and maintain.

(4) Public safety system entities should maximize public access to data and, in so doing, should specifically implement guidelines and practices that address security, privacy, and confidentiality.

(5) Public safety system entities should strive for electronic sharing of information.

(6) The practice by public safety system entities of charging each other for data should, insofar as possible, be eliminated. Further, when the capture of data for mutual benefit can be accomplished, the costs for the development, capture, and network for access to that data should be shared.

(7) The redundant capture of data should, insofar as possible, be eliminated. Redundant capture of data should be discouraged unless there is a specific business need for it.

(8) Public safety systems should adhere to information exchange standards approved by the council.

(9) The council should adopt where possible applicable national standards for data exchange.

History: s. 5, ch. 96-388; s. 9, ch. 2008-249.
Fla. Stat. § 288.985 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part X / Section 288.985
288.985 Exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) The following records held by the direct-support organization created in s. 288.987 are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution: (a) That portion of a record which relates to strengths and weaknesses of military installations or military missions in this state relative to the selection criteria for the realignment and closure of military bases and missions under any United States Department of Defense base realignment and closure process. (b) That portion of a record which relates to strengths and weaknesses of military installations or military missions in other states or territories and the vulnerability of such installations or missions to base realignment or closure under the United States Department of Defense base realignment and closure process, and any agreements or proposals to relocate or realign military units and missions from other states or territories. (c) That portion of a record which relates to the state’s strategy to retain its military bases during any United States Department of Defense base realignment and closure process and any agreements or proposals to relocate or realign military units and missions.

(2)(a) Meetings or portions of meetings of the direct-support organization created in s. 288.987, or a workgroup of the direct-support organization, at which records are presented or discussed that are exempt under subsection (1) are exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution. (b) Any records generated during those portions of meetings that are exempt under paragraph (a) are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.

History: s. 1, ch. 2009-156; s. 6, ch. 2012-98; s. 10, ch. 2012-159; s. 1, ch. 2014-185; s. 7, ch. 2024-234.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1201 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1201
620.1201 Formation of limited partnership; certificate of limited partnership.
Status: in_force

(1) In order for a limited partnership to be formed, a certificate of limited partnership must be delivered to the Department of State for filing. The certificate must state: (a) The name of the limited partnership, which must comply with s. 620.1108. (b) The street and mailing address of the initial designated office of the limited partnership, and the name, street address in this state, and written acceptance of the initial registered agent. (c) The name and the business address of each general partner; each general partner that is not an individual must be organized or otherwise registered with the Department of State as required by law, must maintain an active status, and must not be dissolved, revoked, or withdrawn. (d) Whether the limited partnership is a limited liability limited partnership. (e) Any additional information which may be required by s. 620.2104 or s. 620.2108.

(2) A certificate of limited partnership may also contain any other matters, but may not vary or otherwise affect the provisions specified in s. 620.1110(2) in a manner inconsistent with that section.

(3) If there has been substantial compliance with subsection (1), then subject to s. 620.1206(4), a limited partnership is formed when the Department of State files the certificate of limited partnership.

(4) Subject to subsection (2), if any provision of a partnership agreement is inconsistent with the filed certificate of limited partnership, or with a filed statement of dissociation, termination, or change, a filed certificate of conversion or merger, or a certificate of dissolution or revocation of dissolution, involving the limited partnership: (a) The partnership agreement prevails as to partners and transferees. (b) The filed certificate of limited partnership, statement of dissociation, termination, or change, certificate of conversion or merger, or certificate of dissolution or revocation of dissolution prevails as to persons, other than partners and transferees, that reasonably rely on the filed record to their detriment.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267; s. 11, ch. 2018-58.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.89 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part III / Section 1004.89
1004.89 Institute for Freedom in the Americas.
Status: in_force

The Institute for Freedom in the Americas is hereby created at Miami Dade College to preserve the ideals of a free society and promote democracy in the Americas. The institute shall be located at the Freedom Tower and shall:

(1) Hold workshops, symposiums, and conferences that provide networking opportunities for leaders throughout the region to gain new insights and ideas for promoting democracy, including knowledge of and insight into the intellectual, political, and economic freedoms that are foundational to a democratic society.

(2) Enter into an agreement with the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom to provide participants with academic coursework and programs that advance democratic practices and economic and legal reforms.

(3) Provide educational and experiential opportunities for regional leaders committed to careers in democracy and governance.

History: s. 2, ch. 2024-102; ss. 8, 9, ch. 2025-199.
Fla. Stat. § 350.001 — Florida Code / Title XXVII / Chapter 350 / Section 350.001
350.001 Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

The Florida Public Service Commission has been and shall continue to be an arm of the legislative branch of government. The Public Service Commission shall perform its duties independently. It is the desire of the Legislature that the Governor participate in the appointment process of commissioners to the Public Service Commission. The Legislature accordingly delegates to the Governor a limited authority with respect to the Public Service Commission by authorizing him or her to participate in the selection of members only in the manner prescribed by s. 350.031.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-426; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 6, ch. 87-50; s. 527, ch. 95-148; s. 2, ch. 2005-132.
Fla. Stat. § 559.20 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part III / Section 559.20
559.20 Definitions.
Status: in_force

In construing this part, and each and every word, phrase or part thereof, where the context will permit, the definitions contained in s. 1.01, shall be applicable, and:

(1) “Fire and other altered goods sale” is a sale held out in such a manner as to reasonably cause the public to believe that the sale will offer goods damaged or altered by fire, smoke, water, or other means.

(2) “Going-out-of-business sale” is a sale held out in such a manner as to reasonably cause the public to believe that upon the disposal of the stock of goods on hand the business will cease and be discontinued, including but not limited to the following sales: Adjusters, adjustment, alteration, assignees, bankrupt, benefit of administrators, benefit of creditors, benefit of trustees, building coming down, closing, creditor’s committee, creditors, end, executors, final days, forced out of business, insolvents, last days, lease expires, liquidation, loss of lease, mortgage sale, receiver’s, trustees, quitting business, removal. Any sale using any of the foregoing words or words of similar import, at the conclusion of which sale the business will not cease and be discontinued, and not publishing that fact or the qualified nature of said sale with equal prominence with each advertisement of such sale, shall be deemed to be a going-out-of-business sale.

(3) “Goods” is meant to include any goods, wares, merchandise, or other property capable of being the object of a sale regulated hereunder.

(4) “Person” is any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind.

(5) The words “publish,” “publishing,” “advertising” and “advertisement” shall include any and all means of conveying to the public notice of sale or notice of intention to conduct a sale, whether by word of mouth, by newspaper advertisement, by magazine advertisement, by handbill, by written notice, by printed display, by billboard display, by poster, by radio announcement, and any and all means including oral, written, or printed.

(6) The word “shall” is always mandatory and not merely directory.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-292.
Fla. Stat. § 828.17 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 828 / Section 828.17
828.17 Officer to arrest without warrant.
Status: in_force

Any sheriff or any other peace officer of the state, or any police officer of any city or town of the state, shall arrest without warrant any person found violating any of the provisions of ss. 828.08, 828.12, and 828.13-828.16, and the officer making the arrest shall hold the offender until a warrant can be procured, and he or she shall use proper diligence to procure such warrant.

History: s. 15, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3401; RGS 5250; CGL 7369; s. 1, ch. 28060, 1953; s. 32, ch. 73-334; s. 1288, ch. 97-102; s. 2, ch. 2002-51; s. 6, ch. 2010-117.
Fla. Stat. § 159.601 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part IV / Section 159.601
159.601 Short title.
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Housing Finance Authority Law.”

History: s. 1, ch. 78-89.
Fla. Stat. § 627.65612 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VII / Section 627.65612
627.65612 Limit on preexisting conditions.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the terms “operative date” and “preexisting medical condition” have the same meanings as provided in s. 627.6046.

(2)(a) Not later than 30 days after the operative date, and notwithstanding s. 627.6561 or any other law to the contrary, every insurer issuing, delivering, or issuing for delivery comprehensive major medical group health insurance policies in this state shall make at least one comprehensive major medical health insurance policy available to residents in the insurer’s approved service areas of this state, and such insurer may not exclude, limit, deny, or delay coverage under such policy due to one or more preexisting medical conditions. (b) An insurer may not limit or exclude benefits under such policy, including a denial of coverage applicable to an individual as a result of information relating to an individual’s health status before the individual’s effective date of coverage, or if coverage is denied, the date of the denial.

(3) The comprehensive major medical health insurance policy that the insurer is required to offer under this section must be a policy that had been actively marketed in this state by the insurer as of the operative date and that was also actively marketed in this state during the year immediately preceding the operative date.

History: s. 8, ch. 2019-129.
Fla. Stat. § 403.1655 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part I / Section 403.1655
403.1655 Environmental short-term emergency response program.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the purpose of this section to provide a mechanism through which the state can immediately respond to short-term emergencies involving a threat to or an actual contamination of surface and ground water. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department provide not only technical assistance when responding to these short-term emergencies, but also financial resources to respond to emergencies which pose an immediate environmental or public health threat.

(2) The department shall be the lead agency for interdepartmental coordination relating to water pollution, toxic substances, and hazardous waste and other environmental and health emergencies not specifically designated within other statutes.

(3) Based upon the nature of the incident, the Water Quality Assurance Trust Fund or the Inland Protection Trust Fund, whichever is appropriate, shall be utilized to enable the department to respond during an emergency to incidents which threaten the environment or public health when otherwise responsible parties do not adequately respond.

(4) The department shall adopt rules for the purposes of this section.

History: s. 42, ch. 83-310; s. 26, ch. 86-159.
Fla. Stat. § 48.25 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 48 / Section 48.25
48.25 Short title.
Status: in_force

Sections 48.25-48.31 may be cited as the “Florida Certified Process Server Act.”

History: s. 2, ch. 88-135.