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Fla. Stat. § 624.502 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part IV / Section 624.502
624.502 Service of process fee.
Status: in_force

In all instances as provided in any section of the insurance code and s. 48.151(3) in which service of process is authorized to be made upon the Chief Financial Officer or the director of the office, the party requesting service shall pay to the department or office a fee of $15 for such service of process on an authorized or unauthorized insurer, which fee shall be deposited into the Administrative Trust Fund.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-260; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-237; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 66, ch. 82-243; s. 5, ch. 90-119; s. 15, ch. 99-3; s. 841, ch. 2003-261; ss. 17, 18, ch. 2013-41; ss. 27, 28, ch. 2014-53; ss. 40, 41, ch. 2015-222; ss. 69, 70, 126, ch. 2016-62; s. 12, ch. 2016-132; s. 6, ch. 2016-165.
Fla. Stat. § 468.513 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part X / Section 468.513
468.513 Dietitian/nutritionist; licensure by endorsement.
Status: in_force

The department shall issue a license to practice dietetics and nutrition by endorsement to any applicant who submits to background screening in accordance with s. 456.0135 and meets the requirements for licensure by endorsement under s. 456.0145, upon receipt of a completed application and the fee specified in s. 468.508.

History: ss. 13, 20, ch. 88-236; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 14, ch. 96-367; s. 93, ch. 98-166; s. 152, ch. 2000-160; s. 59, ch. 2016-10; s. 24, ch. 2024-243; s. 14, ch. 2024-274.
Fla. Stat. § 624.5107 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 624 / Part IV / Section 624.5107
624.5107 Child care tax credits.
Status: in_force

(1) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, there is allowed a credit pursuant to s. 402.261 against any tax due for a taxable year under s. 624.509(1) after deducting from such tax deductions for assessments made pursuant to s. 440.51; credits for taxes paid under ss. 175.101 and 185.08; credits for income taxes paid under chapter 220; and the credit allowed under s. 624.509(5), as such credit is limited by s. 624.509(6). An insurer claiming a credit against premium tax liability under this section is not required to pay any additional retaliatory tax levied under s. 624.5091 as a result of claiming such credit. Section 624.5091 does not limit such credit in any manner.

(2) For purposes of determining whether a penalty under s. 624.5092 will be imposed, an insurer, after earning a credit under this section for a taxable year, may reduce any installment payment for such taxable year of 27 percent of the amount of the net tax due as reported on the return for the preceding year under s. 624.5092(2)(b) by the amount of the credit.

(3) The provisions of s. 402.261 apply to the credit authorized by this section.

History: s. 5, ch. 98-293; s. 19, ch. 2009-20; s. 54, ch. 2024-158.
Fla. Stat. § 261.06 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 261 / Section 261.06
261.06 Functions, duties, and responsibilities of the department.
Status: in_force

The following are functions, duties, and responsibilities of the department through the Florida Forest Service:

(1) Coordination of the planning, development, conservation, and rehabilitation of state lands in and for the system.

(2) Coordination of the management, maintenance, administration, and operation of state lands in the system and the provision of law enforcement and appropriate public safety activities.

(3) Management of the trust fund and approval of the advisory committee’s budget recommendations.

(4) Implementation of the program, including the ultimate approval of grant applications submitted by governmental agencies or entities or nongovernmental entities.

(5) Coordination to help ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations of the program and lands in the system.

(6) Implementation of the policies established by the advisory committee.

(7) Provision of staff assistance to the advisory committee.

(8) Preparation of plans for lands in, or proposed to be included in, the system.

(9) Conducting surveys and the preparation of studies as are necessary or desirable for implementing the program.

(10) Recruitment and utilization of volunteers to further the program.

History: s. 53, ch. 2002-295; s. 4, ch. 2004-6; s. 14, ch. 2012-7; s. 9, ch. 2017-5.
Fla. Stat. § 448.05 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 448 / Part I / Section 448.05
448.05 Seats to be furnished for employees in stores; penalty.
Status: in_force

If any merchant, storekeeper, employer of male or female clerks, salespeople, cash boys or cash girls, or other assistants, in mercantile or other business pursuits, requiring such employees to stand or walk during their active duties, neglect to furnish at his or her own cost or expense suitable chairs, stools or sliding seats attached to the counters or walls, for the use of such employees when not engaged in their active work, and not required to be on their feet in the proper performance of their several duties; or refuse to permit their said employees to make reasonable use of said seats during business hours, for purposes of necessary rest, and when such use will not interfere with humane or reasonable requirements of their employment, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 4762, 1899; GS 3235; RGS 5068; CGL 7170; s. 376, ch. 71-136; s. 166, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 752.015 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 752 / Section 752.015
752.015 Mediation of visitation disputes.
Status: in_force

It is the public policy of this state that families resolve differences over grandparent visitation within the family. It is the further public policy of this state that, when families are unable to resolve differences relating to grandparent visitation, the family participate in any formal or informal mediation services that may be available. If families are unable to resolve differences relating to grandparent visitation and a petition is filed pursuant to s. 752.011, the court shall, if such services are available in the circuit, refer the case to family mediation in accordance with the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

History: s. 7, ch. 90-273; s. 6, ch. 2015-134.
Fla. Stat. § 211.34 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 211 / Part II / Section 211.34
211.34 Local ordinances not preempted.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this act shall be deemed to preempt local ordinances that impose stricter land reclamation standards.

History: s. 5, ch. 75-40.
Fla. Stat. § 616.21 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 616 / Part I / Section 616.21
616.21 Agricultural and livestock exhibit buildings; conditions for expenditures.
Status: in_force

Appropriated funds may not be expended except upon approval and with the recommendation of the department. Further, the appropriation may not be expended for the construction of a building unless fee simple title to the land on which the building is to be constructed is vested in the county, municipality, or fair association for which the building is to be constructed.

History: s. 2, ch. 29832, 1955; s. 1, ch. 59-367; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 2, ch. 63-393; ss. 3, 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 71-2; s. 260, ch. 71-377; s. 207, ch. 77-104; s. 17, ch. 77-108; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 4, 5, 6, ch. 81-297; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 82-46; ss. 17, 24, 25, 26, ch. 83-239; s. 7, ch. 85-75; s. 95, ch. 92-291; ss. 23, 44, 45, ch. 93-168; s. 2, ch. 97-93; s. 75, ch. 97-102; s. 38, ch. 97-307; s. 13, ch. 2000-272; s. 18, ch. 2012-204.
Fla. Stat. § 413.091 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part I / Section 413.091
413.091 Identification cards.
Status: in_force

(1) The Division of Blind Services of the Department of Education shall issue identification cards to persons known to be blind or partially sighted, upon the written request of such individual.

(2) The individual shall submit proof of blindness as specified by the division.

(3) The division is responsible for design and content of the identification card and shall develop and adopt rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the eligibility and application for, and issuance and control of, these identification cards.

History: ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 71-265; s. 301, ch. 77-147; s. 20, ch. 77-259; s. 14, ch. 95-327; s. 29, ch. 2002-22; s. 11, ch. 2004-331.
Fla. Stat. § 625.172 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part I / Section 625.172
625.172 Replacing certain assets; reporting certain liabilities.
Status: in_force

(1) The office, upon determining that an insurer’s asset has not been evaluated according to applicable law or that it does not qualify as an asset, shall require the insurer to properly reevaluate the asset or replace the asset with an asset suitable to the office.

(2) The office, upon determining that an insurer has failed to report certain liabilities that should have been reported, shall require that the insurer report such liabilities to the office within 90 days.

(3) If it is determined that the proper valuation of an asset or the establishment of certain liabilities would place the insurer in financial impairment or insolvency, the office may, at its discretion, immediately suspend the certificate of authority of an insurer or take other action it deems appropriate to protect the interests of policyholders or the general public.

History: s. 1, ch. 70-122; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 97, 98, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 2, ch. 90-248; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 878, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 403.890 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part VI / Section 403.890
403.890 Water Protection and Sustainability Program.
Status: in_force

(1) Revenues deposited into or appropriated to the Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Fund shall be distributed by the Department of Environmental Protection for the following purposes: (a) The alternative water supply program as provided in s. 373.707. (b) The water storage facility revolving loan fund as provided in s. 373.475. (c) The water quality improvement grant program as provided in s. 403.0673.

(2) Revenues deposited into or appropriated to the Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Fund for purposes of the water storage facility revolving loan fund may only be used for such purposes.

(3) On June 30, 2009, and every 24 months thereafter, the Department of Environmental Protection shall request the return of all unencumbered funds distributed for the purposes of the alternative water supply program. These funds shall be deposited into the Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Fund and redistributed for such purposes.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-291; s. 41, ch. 2007-73; s. 2, ch. 2007-335; s. 108, ch. 2008-4; s. 12, ch. 2008-114; s. 42, ch. 2008-153; s. 8, ch. 2009-2; s. 10, ch. 2009-20; s. 54, ch. 2009-21; s. 3, ch. 2009-23; s. 18, ch. 2010-4; s. 24, ch. 2010-205; s. 6, ch. 2017-10; s. 2, ch. 2021-39; s. 27, ch. 2023-169.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1433 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1433
607.1433 Judgment of dissolution.
Status: in_force

(1) If after a hearing in a proceeding under s. 607.1430 the court determines that one or more grounds for judicial dissolution described in s. 607.1430 exist, it may enter a judgment dissolving the corporation and specifying the effective date of the dissolution, and the clerk of the court shall deliver a certified copy of the judgment to the department, which shall file it.

(2) After entering the judgment of dissolution, the court shall direct the winding up and liquidation of the corporation’s business and affairs in accordance with s. 607.1405 and the notification of claimants in accordance with ss. 607.1406 and 607.1407, subject to the provisions of subsection (3).

(3) In a proceeding for judicial dissolution, the court may require all creditors of the corporation to file with the clerk of the court or with the receiver, in such form as the court may prescribe, proofs under oath of their respective claims. If the court requires the filing of claims, it shall fix a date, which shall be not less than 4 months from the date of the order, as the last day for filing of claims. The court shall prescribe the method by which such notice of the deadline for filing claims shall be given to creditors and claimants. Prior to the date so fixed, the court may extend the time for the filing of claims by court order. Creditors and claimants failing to file proofs of claim on or before the date so fixed shall be barred from participating in the distribution of the assets of the corporation. Nothing in this section affects the enforceability of any recorded mortgage or lien or the perfected security interest or rights of a person in possession of real or personal property.

History: s. 134, ch. 89-154; s. 158, ch. 90-179; s. 38, ch. 93-281; s. 192, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 106.18 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 106 / Section 106.18
106.18 When a candidate’s name to be omitted from ballot.
Status: in_force

(1) The name of a candidate shall not be printed on the ballot for an election if the candidate is convicted of violating s. 106.19.

(2) Any candidate whose name is removed from the ballot pursuant to subsection (1) is disqualified as a candidate for office. If the disqualification of such candidate results in a vacancy in nomination, such vacancy shall be filled by a person other than such candidate in the manner provided by law.

(3) No certificate of election shall be granted to any candidate until all preelection reports required by s. 106.07 have been filed in accordance with the provisions of such section. However, no candidate shall be prevented from receiving a certificate of election for failure to file any copy of a report required by this chapter.

History: s. 18, ch. 73-128; s. 57, ch. 77-175; s. 11, ch. 85-226; s. 37, ch. 90-315; s. 3, ch. 90-338.
Fla. Stat. § 681.110 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 681 / Section 681.110
681.110 Compliance and disciplinary actions.
Status: in_force

The department may enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted thereunder, may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses and production of evidence, and may seek relief in the circuit court to compel compliance with such subpoenas. The department may impose a civil penalty against a manufacturer not to exceed $1,000 for each count or separate offense. The proceeds from the fine imposed herein shall be placed in the Motor Vehicle Warranty Trust Fund in the department for implementation and enforcement of this chapter.

History: s. 6, ch. 85-240; ss. 8, 19, ch. 88-95; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 23, ch. 2011-56.
Fla. Stat. § 674.2141 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 674 / Part II / Section 674.2141
674.2141 Right of charge-back or refund; liability of collecting bank; return of item.
Status: in_force

(1) If a collecting bank has made provisional settlement with its customer for an item and fails by reason of dishonor, suspension of payments by a bank, or otherwise to receive settlement for the item which is or becomes final, the bank may revoke the settlement given by it, charge back the amount of any credit given for the item to its customer’s account, or obtain refund from its customer, whether or not it is able to return the item, if by its midnight deadline or within a longer reasonable time after it learns the facts it returns the item or sends notification of the facts. If the return or notice is delayed beyond the bank’s midnight deadline or a longer reasonable time after it learns the facts, the bank may revoke the settlement, charge back the credit, or obtain refund from its customer, but it is liable for any loss resulting from the delay. These rights to revoke, charge back, and obtain refund terminate if and when a settlement for the item received by the bank is or becomes final.

(2) A collecting bank returns an item when it is sent or delivered to the bank’s customer or transferor or pursuant to its instructions.

(3) A depositary bank that is also the payor may charge back the amount of an item to its customer’s account or obtain refund in accordance with the section governing return of an item received by a payor bank for credit on its books (s. 674.301).

(4) The right to charge back is not affected by: (a) Previous use of a credit given for the item; or (b) Failure by any bank to exercise ordinary care with respect to the item, but a bank so failing remains liable.

(5) A failure to charge back or claim refund does not affect other rights of the bank against the customer or any other party.

(6) If credit is given in dollars as the equivalent of the value of an item payable in a foreign money, the dollar amount of any charge-back or refund must be calculated on the basis of the bank-offered spot rate for the foreign money prevailing on the day when the person entitled to the charge-back or refund learns that it will not receive payment in ordinary course.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 32, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 946.522 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 946 / Part II / Section 946.522
946.522 Prison Industries Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The Prison Industries Trust Fund is created, to be administered by the Department of Financial Services. The trust fund shall consist of moneys authorized to be deducted pursuant to 18 U.S.C. s. 1761(c) and the applicable federal guidelines, to be appropriated by the Legislature, and moneys deposited by the corporation authorized under this part to manage and operate correctional work programs. The appropriated funds shall be used by the corporation for purposes of construction or renovation of its facilities or for the expansion or establishment of correctional work programs as described in this part or for prison industries enhancement (PIE) programs as authorized under s. 946.523.

(2) The funds must be deposited in the State Treasury and may be paid out only on warrants drawn by the Chief Financial Officer upon receipt of a corporate resolution that has been duly authorized by the board of directors of the corporation authorized under this part to manage and operate correctional work programs. The corporation shall maintain all necessary records and accounts relative to such funds.

(3) The trust fund is exempt from s. 215.20.

(4) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to 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 that year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.

(5) Pursuant to s. 19(f)(3), Art. III of the State Constitution, the trust fund consists of assets held by the state, in a trustee capacity, as an agent or fiduciary for the corporation authorized under this part, and is not subject to termination under s. 19(f)(2), Art. III of the State Constitution.

History: s. 1, ch. 2000-278; s. 1935, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 88.7051 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 88 / Part VII / Section 88.7051
88.7051 Direct request.
Status: in_force

(1) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies.

(2) A petitioner may file a direct request in a tribunal of this state seeking recognition and enforcement of a support order or support agreement. In such a proceeding, the provisions of ss. 88.7061-88.7131 apply.

(3) In a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a convention support order or foreign support agreement: (a) A security, bond, or deposit is not required to guarantee the payment of costs and expenses; and (b) An obligee or obligor that in the issuing country has benefited from free legal assistance is entitled to benefit, at least to the same extent, from any free legal assistance provided for by the law of this state under the same circumstances.

(4) An individual filing a direct request is not entitled to assistance from the Department of Revenue.

(5) This part does not prevent the application of laws of this state that provide simplified, more expeditious rules regarding a direct request for recognition and enforcement of a foreign support order or foreign support agreement.

History: s. 63, ch. 2011-92.
Fla. Stat. § 607.1201 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.1201
607.1201 Disposition of assets not requiring shareholder approval.
Status: in_force

Unless the articles of incorporation otherwise provide, no approval by shareholders is required to:

(1) Sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of any or all of the corporation’s assets in the usual and regular course of business;

(2) Mortgage, pledge, dedicate to the repayment of indebtedness (whether with or without recourse), create a security interest in, or otherwise encumber any or all of the corporation’s assets, regardless of whether in the usual and regular course of business;

(3) Transfer any or all of the corporation’s assets to one or more domestic or foreign corporations or other entities all of the shares or interests of which are owned by the corporation; or

(4) Distribute assets pro rata to the holders of one or more classes or series of the corporation’s shares, except to the extent that the distribution is part of a dissolution of the corporation under ss. 607.1401-607.14401.

History: s. 116, ch. 89-154; s. 159, ch. 2019-90.