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Fla. Stat. § 401.252 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 401 / Part III / Section 401.252
401.252 Interfacility transfer.
Status: in_force

(1) When conducting an interfacility transfer, a permitted advanced life support ambulance must be occupied by at least two persons: one patient attendant who is a certified paramedic, a registered nurse authorized under subsection (2), or a licensed physician; and one who is a certified emergency medical technician, a certified paramedic, a licensed physician, or an ambulance driver who meets the driver requirements of s. 401.281. The person occupying the ambulance who has the highest medical certification in this state is in charge of patient care during the interfacility transfer.

(2) A licensed basic or advanced life support ambulance service may conduct interfacility transfers in a permitted ambulance using a registered nurse in place of an emergency medical technician or paramedic if: (a) The registered nurse holds a current certificate of successful course completion in advanced cardiac life support; (b) The physician in charge has granted permission for such a transfer, has designated the level of service required for such transfer, and has deemed the patient to be in such a condition appropriate to this type of ambulance staffing; and (c) The registered nurse operates within the scope of part I of chapter 464.

(3) A licensed basic or advanced life support service may conduct interfacility transfers in a permitted ambulance if the patient’s treating physician certifies that the transfer is medically appropriate and the physician provides reasonable transfer orders. An interfacility transfer must be conducted in a permitted ambulance if it is determined that the patient needs, or is likely to need, medical attention during transport. If the emergency medical technician or paramedic believes the level of patient care required during the transfer is beyond his or her capability, the medical director, or his or her designee, must be contacted for clearance prior to conducting the transfer. If necessary, the medical director, or his or her designee, shall attempt to contact the treating physician for consultation to determine the appropriateness of the transfer.

(4) Infants younger than 28 days old or weighing less than 5 kilograms who require critical care interfacility transport to a neonatal intensive care unit must be transported in a permitted advanced life support or basic life support transport ambulance, or in a permitted advanced life support or basic life support ambulance that is recognized by the department as meeting designated criteria for neonatal interfacility critical care transport.

History: ss. 7, 25, ch. 82-402; s. 13, ch. 83-196; ss. 6, 36, ch. 92-78; s. 792, ch. 95-148; s. 44, ch. 97-237; s. 108, ch. 2000-318; s. 16, ch. 2015-4; s. 2, ch. 2022-48.
Fla. Stat. § 468.1745 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part II / Section 468.1745
468.1745 Prohibitions; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall: (a) Practice nursing home administration unless the person holds an active license to practice nursing home administration. (b) Use the name or title “nursing home administrator” when the person has not been licensed pursuant to this act. (c) Present as his or her own the license of another. (d) Give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof for the purpose of obtaining a license. (e) Use or attempt to use a nursing home administrator’s license which has been suspended or revoked. (f) Knowingly employ unlicensed persons in the practice of nursing home administration. (g) Knowingly conceal information relative to violations of this part.

(2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 79-227; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 17, ch. 86-223; s. 61, ch. 91-137; s. 10, ch. 91-156; s. 97, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 274, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 648.49 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 648 / Section 648.49
648.49 Duration of suspension or revocation.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall, in its order suspending a license or appointment or in its order suspending the eligibility of a person to hold or apply for a license or appointment, specify the period during which the suspension is to be in effect, but such period may not exceed 2 years. The license, appointment, or eligibility to hold or apply for a license or appointment remains suspended during the period so specified, subject, however, to any rescission or modification of the order by the department, or modification or reversal thereof by the court, before the expiration of the suspension period. A license or appointment that has been suspended may not be reinstated, nor shall the eligibility to hold such license or appointment be reinstated, except upon the filing and approval of an application for such reinstatement, but the department may not approve an application for such reinstatement if it finds that the circumstances for which the license or appointment was suspended still exist or are likely to recur. In each case involving suspension, the department has the discretion to require the former licensee to successfully complete a basic certification course in the criminal justice system, consisting of not less than 80 hours approved by the department.

(2) Any individual who is licensed under any license which has been revoked or who has had his or her eligibility to hold a license revoked by the department may not apply for another license under this chapter.

(3) During the period of suspension or revocation of the license and until the license is reinstated or a new license is issued, the former licensee may not engage in or attempt to profess to engage in any transaction or business for which a license or appointment is required under this chapter. A person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4) Upon the termination for cause, surrender, suspension pursuant to s. 648.45(2), or revocation of a bail bond agent’s license, the appointing insurer or managing general agent shall immediately designate a licensed and appointed bail bond agent to administer all bail bonds previously written by the licensee.

History: s. 19, ch. 61-406; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 177, ch. 70-339; s. 27, ch. 71-86; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 28, 71, 72, ch. 82-175; ss. 30, 50, 51, ch. 84-103; s. 3, ch. 86-151; s. 5, ch. 87-321; ss. 36, 46, 47, ch. 90-131; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 37, ch. 96-372; s. 34, ch. 2014-123; s. 33, ch. 2019-140.
Fla. Stat. § 624.5094 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part IV / Section 624.5094
624.5094 Casualty insurance premiums.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary, for the purposes of calculating the annual assessments for the Special Disability Trust Fund under s. 440.49 and expenses of administration under s. 440.51, any amount paid or credited as dividends or premium refunds in the same calendar year by the insurer to its policyholders must be deducted from “net premium,” “net premiums written,” “direct premium,” and “net premium collected” for the calendar year. Such offset for dividends or premium refunds paid or credited for the current year must be applied against the current year’s net premium for that year’s assessment regardless of the policy year for which the dividends or premium refunds are being reimbursed.

History: s. 7, ch. 97-292.
Fla. Stat. § 626.749 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part II / Section 626.749
626.749 Place of business in residence.
Status: in_force

No requirement of this part that an agent maintain within this state a place of business which is accessible to the public shall be deemed to prohibit the maintenance of such a place of business in connection with the place of residence of either the agent or of other persons, if:

(1) A separate room is set aside by the agent for, and is actually used as, the office or place of business;

(2) Such room is easily accessible to the public and is in fact in the usual course of business used by the agent in his or her dealings with the public; and

(3) The existence of such place of business is suitably advertised, as determined by the department.

History: s. 273, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 81-282; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 241, 807, 810, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 255, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 870.042 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 870 / Section 870.042
870.042 Designation of local authority.
Status: in_force

(1) The sheriff of each of the several counties of this state, or such other county official having the duties of a sheriff in counties operating under home rule charter, by whatever name known, shall be empowered to declare that a state of emergency exists within the unincorporated areas of the county and to exercise the emergency powers conferred in ss. 870.041-870.047.

(2) The governing body of any municipality within this state may designate by duly adopted ordinance a city official who shall be empowered to declare that a state of emergency exists within the boundaries of the municipality and to exercise the emergency powers conferred in ss. 870.041-870.047. The designated city official shall be either the mayor or chief of police or the person who performs the duties of a mayor or chief of police in such municipality. In the absence of a duly adopted ordinance so designating the official so to act, the chief of police of such municipality is designated as the city official to assume the duties and powers hereof.

History: s. 2, ch. 70-990.
Fla. Stat. § 20.104 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 20 / Section 20.104
20.104 Clearing Funds Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Clearing Funds Trust Fund is created within the Department of State.

(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to account for collections pending distribution to lawful recipients. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-16; s. 2, ch. 2013-8.
Fla. Stat. § 320.90 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 320 / Section 320.90
320.90 Notification of consumer’s rights.
Status: in_force

The department shall develop a motor vehicle consumer’s rights pamphlet which shall be distributed free of charge by the Department of Legal Affairs to the motor vehicle owner upon request. Such pamphlet must contain information relating to odometer fraud and provide a summary of the rights and remedies available to all purchasers of motor vehicles.

History: s. 10, ch. 89-333; s. 2, ch. 2011-56; s. 1, ch. 2011-205.
Fla. Stat. § 742.108 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 742 / Section 742.108
742.108 Criminal penalties for false statements of paternity.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who knowingly and willfully provides false information to the sheriff’s office, other law enforcement agency, or governmental agency, or under oath regarding the paternity of a child in conjunction with an application for, or the receipt of, public assistance for a dependent child commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, in addition to remaining subject to any other civil or criminal penalties for perjury or making false statements which are applicable under other provisions of law.

History: s. 6, ch. 96-215.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.03 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part I / Section 1004.03
1004.03 Program approval.
Status: in_force

(1) The Board of Governors shall establish criteria for the review and approval of proposed new programs at state universities to ensure the well-planned development, coordination, and operation of the State University System and to avoid wasteful duplication of facilities or programs. The Board of Governors shall submit an annual report to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Governor listing the reviews conducted and the results of each review.

(2) The State Board of Education shall establish criteria for the approval of new programs at Florida College System institutions, which criteria include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) New programs may not be approved unless the same objectives cannot be met through use of educational technology. (b) Unnecessary duplication of programs offered by independent institutions shall be avoided. (c) Cooperative programs, particularly within regions, should be encouraged. (d) New programs may be approved only if they are consistent with the state master plan adopted by the State Board of Education.

History: s. 161, ch. 2002-387; s. 83, ch. 2007-217; s. 14, ch. 2010-78; s. 40, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 472.0337 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 472 / Section 472.0337
472.0337 Power to administer oaths, take depositions, and issue subpoenas.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of an investigation or proceeding conducted by the department, the department shall administer oaths, take depositions, make inspections, issue subpoenas which must be supported by affidavit, serve subpoenas and other process, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence. Challenges to, and enforcement of, the subpoenas and orders shall be conducted as provided in s. 120.569.

History: s. 12, ch. 2012-67.
Fla. Stat. § 634.404 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 634 / Part III / Section 634.404
634.404 Qualifications for license.
Status: in_force

The office may not issue or allow a service warranty association to maintain a license unless the association:

(1) Is a warrantor with minimum net assets of $25,000 or a warranty seller with minimum net assets of $300,000.

(2) Furnishes the office with evidence satisfactory to it that the management of the association is competent and trustworthy and can successfully manage the affairs of the association in compliance with law.

(3) Proposes to use and uses in its business a name, together with a trademark or emblem, if any, which is distinctive and not so similar to the name or trademark of any other person already doing business in this state as will tend to mislead or confuse the public.

(4) Makes the deposit or files the bond required under s. 634.405.

(5) Is formed under the laws of this state or another state, district, territory, or possession of the United States, if the association is other than a natural person.

(6) In lieu of the provisions of subsections (1)-(5) of this section and s. 634.407, a manufacturer or affiliate as defined in this part is eligible for licensure as a service warranty association under the provisions of this part and shall complete an application evidencing its qualifications as set forth in this section. The application for license as a service warranty association from a manufacturer or affiliate shall be made to, and filed with, the office on printed forms as promulgated by the commission to be specifically and exclusively applicable to qualifying manufacturers. (a) The commission may require that the applicant show: 1. The state of the applicant’s incorporation; 2. The location of the applicant’s home office; and 3. The names and business addresses of the applicant’s board of directors and managing executive officer. (b) The application, when filed, must be accompanied by: 1. A copy of the applicant’s articles of incorporation, certified by the public official having custody of the original, and a copy of the applicant’s bylaws, certified by the applicant’s corporate secretary; 2. Evidence that the applicant has complied with all applicable statutory requirements regarding registering to do business in this state; and 3. A license fee in the amount of $500. (c) Upon submission of the application for license, the office shall examine the application to determine its compliance with applicable sections of this part. Applicants shall be advised of any inadequate responses or missing information. (d) Information as required in this section shall be updated as to changes thereto no less than two times annually, once at the time of the submission of the service warranty association’s submission of its annual report, and the second time, no later than September 30 of each year.

History: s. 5, ch. 78-255; s. 3, ch. 81-148; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 2, 36, 37, 38, ch. 83-322; s. 44, ch. 90-119; s. 48, ch. 91-106; s. 20, ch. 93-195; s. 39, ch. 95-211; s. 81, ch. 2000-158; s. 1489, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 210.08 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 210 / Part I / Section 210.08
210.08 Bond for payment of taxes.
Status: in_force

Each dealer, agent, or distributing agent shall file with the division a surety bond, certificate of deposit, or irrevocable letter of credit acceptable to the division in an amount equal to 110 percent of the estimated tax liability for 30 days, but not less than $2,000.

History: s. 6, ch. 22645, 1945; s. 1, ch. 26320, 1949; s. 3, ch. 57-169; ss. 16, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 79-11; s. 32, ch. 2002-299; s. 4, ch. 2005-228.
Fla. Stat. § 213.071 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 213 / Section 213.071
213.071 Certification under seal of certain records by executive director.
Status: in_force

The executive director of the Department of Revenue may certify under appropriate seal, copies of any records, papers, or documents placed in his or her custody, keeping, and care by law. Such certified copies shall have the same force and effect as evidence as would the original records, papers, or documents.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-41; ss. 21, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1127, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 636.232 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 636 / Part II / Section 636.232
636.232 Rules.
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt rules to administer this part, including rules for the licensing of discount plan organizations, providing for the collection of data, relating to disclosures to plan members, and defining terms used in this part.

History: s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 12, ch. 2017-112.
Fla. Stat. § 671.203 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 671 / Part II / Section 671.203
671.203 Obligation of good faith.
Status: in_force

Every contract or duty within this code imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance and enforcement.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 10, ch. 2007-134.
Fla. Stat. § 719.102 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 719 / Part I / Section 719.102
719.102 Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to give statutory recognition to the cooperative form of ownership of real property. It shall not be construed as repealing or amending any law now in effect, except those in conflict herewith, and any such conflicting laws shall be affected only insofar as they apply to cooperatives.

History: s. 2, ch. 76-222.
Fla. Stat. § 274.01 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 274 / Section 274.01
274.01 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following words as used in this act have the meanings set forth in the below subsections, unless a different meaning is required by the context:

(1) “Governmental unit” means the governing board, commission, or authority of a county, a county agency, a municipality, a special district as defined in s. 189.012, or taxing district of the state, or the sheriff of the county.

(2) “Custodian” means the person to whom the custody of county or district property has been delegated by the governmental unit.

(3) “Property” means all tangible personal property, owned by a governmental unit, of a nonconsumable nature.

(4) “Fiscal year” means the governmental unit’s fiscal year established pursuant to law; otherwise, it means the calendar year.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-163; s. 1, ch. 61-102; s. 4, ch. 2023-144.
Fla. Stat. § 838.014 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 838 / Section 838.014
838.014 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Benefit” means gain or advantage, or anything regarded by the person to be benefited as a gain or advantage, including the doing of an act beneficial to any person in whose welfare he or she is interested, including any commission, gift, gratuity, property, commercial interest, or any other thing of economic value not authorized by law.

(2) “Bid” includes a response to an “invitation to bid,” “invitation to negotiate,” “request for a quote,” or “request for proposals” as those terms are defined in s. 287.012.

(3) “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.

(4) “Governmental entity” means an agency or entity of the state, a county, municipality, or special district or any other public entity created or authorized by law.

(5) “Harm” means pecuniary or other loss, disadvantage, or injury to the person affected.

(6) “Public contractor” means, for purposes of ss. 838.022 and 838.22 only: (a) Any person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), who has entered into a contract with a governmental entity; or (b) Any officer or employee of a person, as defined in s. 1.01(3), who has entered into a contract with a governmental entity.

(7) “Public servant” means: (a) Any officer or employee of a governmental entity, including any executive, legislative, or judicial branch officer or employee; (b) Any person, except a witness, who acts as a general or special magistrate, receiver, auditor, arbitrator, umpire, referee, consultant, or hearing officer while performing a governmental function; or (c) A candidate for election or appointment to any of the officer positions listed in this subsection, or an individual who has been elected to, but has yet to officially assume the responsibilities of, public office.

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

History: s. 59, ch. 74-383; s. 317, ch. 96-410; s. 1824, ch. 97-102; s. 2, ch. 2003-158; s. 99, ch. 2004-11; s. 1, ch. 2016-151.