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Fla. Stat. § 629.231 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 629 / Section 629.231
629.231 Assessments.
Status: in_force

(1) Assessments may from time to time be levied upon subscribers of a domestic reciprocal insurer liable therefor under the terms of their policies by the attorney upon approval in advance by the subscribers’ advisory committee and the office, or by the department as receiver of the insurer.

(2) Each subscriber’s share of a deficiency for which an assessment is made, but not exceeding in any event his or her aggregate contingent liability as computed in accordance with s. 629.251, shall be computed by applying, to the premium earned on the subscriber’s policy or policies during the period to be covered by the assessment, the ratio of the total deficiency to the total premiums earned during such period upon all policies subject to the assessment.

(3) In computing the earned premiums for the purposes of this section, the gross premium received by the insurer for the policy shall be used as a base, deducting therefrom solely charges not recurring upon the renewal or extension of the policy.

(4) No subscriber shall have an offset against any assessment for which he or she is liable, on account of any claim for unearned premium or losses payable.

History: s. 693, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 681, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 392, ch. 97-102; s. 1323, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 403.9331 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part VII / Section 403.9331
403.9331 Applicability; rules and policies.
Status: in_force

(1) The regulation of mangrove protection under ss. 403.9321-403.9333 is intended to be complete and effective without reference to or compliance with other statutory provisions.

(2) Any rule or policy applicable to permits provided for by s. 403.9327 or s. 403.9328 which establishes a standard applicable to mangrove trimming or alteration is invalid unless a scientific basis for the rule or policy is established. Such rules or policies shall not receive a presumption of validity in any administrative or judicial proceeding for review. Any such rule or policy must be demonstrated to substantially advance a fundamental purpose of the statute cited as authority for the rule or policy or shall be invalid.

History: s. 10, ch. 95-299.
Fla. Stat. § 298.74 — Florida Code / Title XXI / Chapter 298 / Section 298.74
298.74 Drainage of lakes.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to drain or draw water from any lake of greater area than 2 square miles so as to lower the level thereof without first obtaining the written consent of all owners of property abutting on or bounded by said lake; provided, however, this section shall not apply to any lake included wholly within the Everglades Drainage District. Courts of equity shall have jurisdiction to enjoin any person from violating the provisions of this section.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 6596, 1915; RGS 1190, 1191; CGL 1630, 1631.
Fla. Stat. § 348.51 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 348 / Part II / Section 348.51
348.51 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The following terms whenever used or referred to in this part shall have the following meanings, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) “Agency of the state” means and includes the state and any department of, or corporation, agency, or instrumentality heretofore or hereafter created, designated, or established by, the state.

(2) “Authority” means the body politic, corporate, and agency of the state created by this part.

(3) “Bonds” means and includes the notes, bonds, refunding bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness or obligations, in either temporary or definitive form, which the authority is authorized to issue pursuant to this part.

(4) “City” means the City of Tampa.

(5) “County” means the County of Hillsborough.

(6) “Department” means the Department of Transportation of Florida and any successor thereto.

(7) “Expressway system” or “system” means, generally, a modern highway system of roads, bridges, causeways, and tunnels in the metropolitan area of the city, or within any area of the county, with access limited or unlimited as the authority may determine, and such buildings and structures and appurtenances and facilities related thereto, including all approaches, streets, roads, bridges, and avenues of access for such system.

(8) “Federal agency” means and includes the United States, the President of the United States, and any department of, or bureau, corporation, agency, or instrumentality heretofore or hereafter created, designated, or established by, the United States.

(9) “Hillsborough County gasoline tax funds” means all the 80-percent surplus gasoline tax funds or 20-percent surplus gasoline tax funds accruing in each year to the Department of Transportation or the county, as the case may be, for use in Hillsborough County under the provisions of s. 9, Art. XII of the State Constitution, after deduction, if and only to the extent necessary, of any amounts of said gasoline tax funds heretofore pledged by the Department of Transportation or the county for outstanding obligations.

(10) “Lease-purchase agreement” or “lease-purchase agreements” means the lease-purchase agreement or agreements which the authority is authorized pursuant to this part to execute.

(11) “Members” means the governing body of the authority, and the term “member” means one of the individuals constituting such governing body.

(12) “Revenues” means all tolls, revenues, rates, fees, charges, receipts, rentals, contributions, and other income derived from or in connection with the operation or ownership of the expressway system, including the proceeds of any use and occupancy insurance on any portion of the system but excluding any Hillsborough County gasoline tax funds.

(13) Words importing singular number include the plural number in each case and vice versa, and words importing persons include firms and corporations.

History: s. 2, ch. 63-447; s. 18, ch. 69-216; s. 1, ch. 69-361; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 76-256; s. 28, ch. 2010-225.
Fla. Stat. § 663.404 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part III / Section 663.404
663.404 Requirements for conducting financial institution business.
Status: in_force

An international trust entity, or any affiliated, subsidiary, or other person or business entity acting as an agent for, on behalf of, or for the benefit of such international trust entity, who engages in such activities from an office located in this state, may not transact a trust business, or maintain in this state any office for carrying on such business, or any part thereof, unless such international trust entity, affiliate, subsidiary, person, or business entity:

(1) Has been authorized by charter, license, or similar authorization by operation of law to carry on trust business and has complied with the laws of each jurisdiction in which it is chartered, licensed, or otherwise authorized and created under operation of law.

(2) Has furnished to the office such proof as to the nature and character of its business and as to its financial condition as the commission or office requires.

(3) Has filed with the office a certified copy of that information required to be supplied to the Department of State by those provisions of part I of chapter 607 which are applicable to foreign corporations.

(4) Has received a license duly issued to it by the office.

(5) Has sufficient capital in accordance with the requirements of s. 663.407 and the rules adopted thereunder and is not imminently insolvent or insolvent, as those terms are defined under s. 655.005(1).

(6)(a) Is not in bankruptcy, conservatorship, receivership, liquidation, or similar status under the laws of any country. (b) Is not operating under the direct control of the government or the regulatory or supervisory authority of the home jurisdiction in which it has been chartered, licensed, or otherwise authorized and created under operation of law, through government intervention or any other extraordinary actions. (c) Has not been in such status or control at any time within the 3 years preceding the date of application for a license. Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b), the office may permit an international trust company representative office to remain open and in operation pursuant to s. 663.412(1)(b).

History: s. 25, ch. 2017-83.
Fla. Stat. § 625.317 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 625 / Part II / Section 625.317
625.317 Corporate bonds and debentures.
Status: in_force

An insurer may invest in bonds, notes, or other interest-bearing or interest-accruing obligations of any solvent corporation organized under the laws of the United States or Canada or under the laws of any state, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States, or any Province of Canada or in bonds or notes issued by the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation as authorized by s. 627.351(6).

History: s. 142, ch. 59-205; s. 2, ch. 76-96; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 107, 122, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 882, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 732.508 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 732 / Part V / Section 732.508
732.508 Revival by revocation.
Status: in_force

(1) The revocation by the testator of a will that revokes a former will shall not revive the former will, even though the former will is in existence at the date of the revocation of the subsequent will.

(2) The revocation of a codicil to a will does not revoke the will, and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it shall be presumed that in revoking the codicil the testator intended to reinstate the provisions of a will or codicil that were changed or revoked by the revoked codicil, as if the revoked codicil had never been executed.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 25, ch. 75-220.
Fla. Stat. § 627.635 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.635
627.635 Excess insurance.
Status: in_force

(1) No provision of this chapter shall be deemed to prohibit an insurer from issuing a health insurance policy as, or including in a policy a provision providing for, excess insurance; that is, to the effect that the insurer’s liability for benefits payable on account of expense incurred for any hospitalization, medical, surgical, and other services resulting from covered sickness or injury of the insured shall be limited to that part of that expense, if any, which is in excess of all benefits payable on account thereof by the same insurer under any other policy or policies covering the same insured and by all other insurers and service organizations by whom benefits are payable as to the same such expense.

(2) Any excess insurance policy, or any policy containing any excess insurance provision, shall have imprinted or stamped conspicuously upon the face thereof the designation “excess insurance” or appropriate words of similar import approved by the office.

History: s. 578, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 484, 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 1149, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 618.25 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 618 / Section 618.25
618.25 Dissolution.
Status: in_force

(1) Any association incorporated under or adopting the provisions of this chapter may be dissolved and its affairs wound up voluntarily by a petition signed by two-thirds of the members or by the holders of two-thirds of the common stock, either in person or by their agent, which petition shall be presented to the circuit judge, who shall direct notice thereof to be published for such time as he or she may judge expedient. After the expiration of the time of such notice, the circuit judge may decree a dissolution and make all necessary orders and decrees for the winding up of its affairs, including the application of its assets toward the satisfaction of the claims of creditors so far as may be and the distribution of any moneys then remaining among its members in proportion to their respective property interests.

(2) Any such association shall continue to be a body corporate for a term of 2 years after the date of the decree or dissolution for the purpose of prosecuting and defending suits and settling its affairs, and the president and directors at the time of its dissolution, and the survivors of them, or such other person as may be appointed by the circuit judge, shall be trustees of such association for that purpose during said term with full power in its name to settle its affairs, collect all sums due it, sell and convey its property, pay its debt as far as may be, and distribute any moneys or property then remaining among those entitled thereto.

History: s. 27, ch. 14675, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 6489(3); s. 113, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 620.1505 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 620 / Part I / Section 620.1505
620.1505 No distribution on account of dissociation.
Status: in_force

A person does not have a right to receive a distribution on account of dissociation.

History: s. 17, ch. 2005-267.
Fla. Stat. § 316.064 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.064
316.064 When driver unable to report.
Status: in_force

(1) A crash report is not required under this chapter from any person who is physically incapable of making a report during the period of such incapacity.

(2) Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of making an immediate or a written report of a crash, as required in ss. 316.065 and 316.066, and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the crash capable of making a report, such occupant shall make or cause to be made the report not made by the driver.

(3) Whenever the driver is physically incapable of making a written report of a crash as required in this chapter, then the owner of the vehicle involved in the crash shall, within 10 days after the crash, make such report not made by the driver.

(4) A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-135; s. 15, ch. 94-306; s. 86, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 559.5541 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 559 / Part VI / Section 559.5541
559.5541 Examinations and investigations.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding s. 559.725(4), the office may, without advance notice, conduct examinations and investigations, within or outside this state, to determine whether a person has violated this part or related rules. For purposes of this section, the office may examine the books, accounts, records, and other documents or matters of any person subject to this part. The office may compel the production of all relevant books, records, and other documents and materials relative to an examination or investigation. Examinations may not be made more often than once during a 48-month period unless the office has reason to believe a person has violated or will violate this part or related rules.

(2) In order to reduce the burden on persons subject to this part, the office may conduct a joint or concurrent examination with a state or federal regulatory agency and may furnish a copy of all examinations to an appropriate regulator if the regulator agrees to abide by the confidentiality provisions in chapter 119 and this part. The office may also accept an examination from any appropriate regulator.

History: s. 4, ch. 2014-116.
Fla. Stat. § 631.917 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part V / Section 631.917
631.917 Prevention of insolvencies.
Status: in_force

To aid in the detection and prevention of insolvencies or impairments:

(1)(a) The board may make reasonable and lawful investigation into the practices of any third-party administrator or service company for a self-insurance fund declared insolvent by the court. (b) If the results of an investigation reasonably lead to a finding that certain actions taken or not taken by those handling, processing, or preparing covered claims for payment or other benefit pursuant to any workers’ compensation insurance policy contributed to the insolvency of an insurer, such information may, in the discretion of the board, be provided to the department or office in an expedited manner.

(2) The board of directors may make reports and recommendations to the department or office upon any matter germane to the solvency, liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation of any member insurer or germane to the solvency of any insurer seeking to do insurance business in this state.

(3) The board of directors, in its discretion, may notify the office of any information indicating that any member insurer may be an impaired or insolvent insurer.

(4) The board of directors, in its discretion, may request that the office order an examination of any member insurer which the board in good faith believes may be an impaired or insolvent insurer. Within 30 days after receipt of such a request, the office shall begin such an examination. The examination may be conducted as a National Association of Insurance Commissioners examination or may be conducted by such persons as the office designates. The cost of such examination shall be paid by the corporation, and the examination report shall be treated in a manner similar to other examination reports pursuant to s. 624.319. In no event may such examination report be released to the board of directors before its release to the public, but this requirement does not preclude the office from complying with s. 631.398(2). The office shall notify the board of directors when the examination is completed. The request for an examination shall be kept on file by the office.

(5) The board is authorized to assist and aid the department or office, in any manner consistent with existing laws and this chapter, in the department’s or office’s investigation or referral for prosecution of those whose action or inaction may have contributed to the impairment or insolvency of the insurer.

(6) The board may make recommendations to the office for the detection and prevention of insurer insolvencies.

History: s. 20, ch. 97-262; s. 1374, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 628.221 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 628 / Part I / Section 628.221
628.221 Bylaws of mutual insurer.
Status: in_force

(1) The initial board of directors of a domestic mutual insurer shall adopt original bylaws, subject to the approval of the insurer’s members at the next succeeding meeting. The members shall have power to make, modify, and revoke bylaws.

(2) The bylaws shall provide: (a) That each member is entitled to one vote upon each matter coming to a vote at meetings of members, or to more votes in accordance with a reasonable classification of members as set forth in the bylaws and based upon the amount of insurance in force, or upon the amount of the premiums paid by such member, or upon other reasonable factors. A member shall have the right to vote in person or by his or her written proxy. No such proxy shall be made irrevocable or for longer than a reasonable period of time; (b) For the election of directors by the members and the number, qualifications, terms of office, and powers of the directors; (c) The time, notice, quorum, and conduct of annual and special meetings of members and voting thereat. The bylaws may provide that the annual meeting shall be held at a place, date, and time to be set forth in the policy and without giving other notice of such meeting; (d) The number, designation, election, terms, and powers and duties of the respective corporate officer; (e) For deposit, custody, and disbursement of and accounting for corporate funds; (f) That a quorum at all annual and special meetings of members will consist of all members present and voting in person or by proxy, after due notice of such meeting; (g) For any other reasonable provisions customary, necessary, or convenient for the management or regulation of its corporate affairs and not inconsistent with law.

(3) The insurer shall promptly file with the office a copy, certified by the insurer’s secretary, of its bylaws and of every modification thereof or addition thereto. The office shall disapprove any bylaw provision deemed by it to be unlawful, unreasonable, inadequate, unfair, or detrimental to the proper interests or protection of the insurer’s members or any class thereof. The insurer shall not, after receiving written notice of such disapproval and during the existence thereof, effectuate any bylaw provision so disapproved.

History: s. 642, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 650, 665, 809(1st), ch. 82-243; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 381, ch. 97-102; s. 1267, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 193.4516 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 193 / Part II / Section 193.4516
193.4516 Assessment of citrus packinghouse and processor equipment rendered unused due to citrus greening.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of ad valorem taxation, and applying to the 2025 tax roll only, tangible personal property owned and operated by a citrus packinghouse or processor is deemed to have a market value no greater than its value for salvage, provided the tangible personal property is no longer used in the operation of the facility due to citrus greening.

(2) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Citrus” has the same meaning as provided in s. 581.011. (b) “Packinghouse” has the same meaning as provided in s. 601.03. (c) “Processor” has the same meaning as provided in s. 601.03.

(3) For assessment pursuant to this section, an applicant must file an application with the property appraiser on or before August 1, 2025.

(4) If the property appraiser denies an application, the applicant may file, pursuant to s. 194.011(3), a petition with the value adjustment board which requests that the tangible personal property be assessed pursuant to this section. Such petition must be filed on or before the 25th day after the mailing by the property appraiser during the 2025 calendar year of the notice required under s. 194.011(1).

History: s. 10, ch. 2018-118; s. 3, ch. 2025-208.
Fla. Stat. § 83.12 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part I / Section 83.12
83.12 Distress writ.
Status: in_force

A distress writ shall be issued by a judge of the court which has jurisdiction of the amount claimed. The writ shall enjoin the defendant from damaging, disposing of, secreting, or removing any property liable to distress from the rented real property after the time of service of the writ until the sheriff levies on the property, the writ is vacated, or the court otherwise orders. A violation of the command of the writ may be punished as a contempt of court. If the defendant does not move for dissolution of the writ as provided in s. 83.135, the sheriff shall, pursuant to a further order of the court, levy on the property liable to distress forthwith after the time for answering the complaint has expired. Before the writ issues, the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s agent or attorney shall file a bond with surety to be approved by the clerk payable to defendant in at least double the sum demanded or, if property, in double the value of the property sought to be levied on, conditioned to pay all costs and damages which defendant sustains in consequence of plaintiff’s improperly suing out the distress.

History: s. 2, ch. 3131, 1879; RS 1765; GS 2241; s. 10, ch. 7838, 1919; RGS 3560; CGL 5424; s. 34, ch. 67-254; s. 2, ch. 80-282; s. 432, ch. 95-147.