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Fla. Stat. § 220.51 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part VI / Section 220.51
220.51 Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 120, the department is authorized to make, promulgate, and enforce such reasonable rules and regulations, and to prescribe such forms relating to the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code, as it may deem appropriate, including:

(1) Rules for initial implementation of this code and for taxpayers’ transitional taxable years commencing before and ending after January 1, 1972;

(2) Rules or regulations to clarify whether certain groups, organizations, or associations formed under the laws of this state or any other state, country, or jurisdiction shall be deemed “taxpayers” for the purposes of this code, in accordance with the legislative declarations of intent in s. 220.02; and

(3) Regulations relating to consolidated reporting for affiliated groups of corporations, in order to provide for an equitable and just administration of this code with respect to multicorporate taxpayers.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-984.
Fla. Stat. § 948.32 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 948 / Section 948.32
948.32 Requirements of law enforcement agency upon arrest of persons for certain sex offenses.
Status: in_force

(1) When any state or local law enforcement agency investigates or arrests a person for committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit, a violation of s. 787.025(2)(c), s. 787.06(3)(g) or (5), chapter 794, former s. 796.03, s. 800.04, s. 827.071, s. 847.0133, s. 847.0135, or s. 847.0145, the law enforcement agency shall contact the Department of Corrections to verify whether the person under investigation or under arrest is on probation, community control, parole, conditional release, or control release.

(2) If the law enforcement agency finds that the person under investigation or under arrest is on probation, community control, parole, conditional release, or control release, the law enforcement agency shall immediately notify the person’s probation officer or release supervisor of the investigation or the arrest.

History: s. 13, ch. 97-299; s. 3, ch. 2000-246; s. 28, ch. 2004-373; s. 7, ch. 2006-299; s. 32, ch. 2014-160; s. 13, ch. 2025-156.
Fla. Stat. § 280.025 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 280 / Section 280.025
280.025 Attestation required.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning July 1, 2024, the following entities must attest, under penalty of perjury, on a form prescribed by the Chief Financial Officer, whether the entity is in compliance with s. 280.02(26)(e) and (f): (a) A bank, savings bank, credit union, or savings association, upon application or reapplication for designation as a qualified public depository. (b) A qualified public depository, upon filing the report required by s. 280.16(1)(d).

(2) If an application or reapplication for designation as a qualified public depository is pending on July 1, 2023, the bank, savings bank, or savings association must file the attestation required under subsection (1) before being designated or redesignated a qualified public depository.

History: s. 15, ch. 2023-28; s. 68, ch. 2024-140.
Fla. Stat. § 468.842 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XVI / Section 468.842
468.842 Disciplinary proceedings.
Status: in_force

(1) The following acts constitute grounds for which the disciplinary actions in subsection (2) may be taken: (a) Violation of any provision of this part or s. 455.227(1). (b) Attempting to procure a license to practice mold assessment or mold remediation by bribery or fraudulent misrepresentations. (c) Having a license to practice mold assessment or mold remediation revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of another state, territory, or country. (d) Being convicted or found guilty of, or entering a plea of nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, a crime in any jurisdiction that directly relates to the practice of mold assessment or mold remediation or the ability to practice mold assessment or mold remediation. (e) Making or filing a report or record that the licensee knows to be false, willfully failing to file a report or record required by state or federal law, willfully impeding or obstructing such filing, or inducing another person to impede or obstruct such filing. Such reports or records shall include only those that are signed in the capacity of a registered mold assessor or mold remediator. (f) Advertising goods or services in a manner that is fraudulent, false, deceptive, or misleading in form or content. (g) Engaging in fraud or deceit, or negligence, incompetency, or misconduct, in the practice of mold assessment or mold remediation. (h) Failing to perform any statutory or legal obligation placed upon a licensed mold assessor or mold remediator; violating any provision of this chapter, a rule of the department, or a lawful order of the department previously entered in a disciplinary hearing; or failing to comply with a lawfully issued subpoena of the department. (i) Practicing on a revoked, suspended, inactive, or delinquent license. (j) Failing to meet any standard of practice adopted by rule of the department.

(2) When the department finds any mold assessor or mold remediator guilty of any of the grounds set forth in subsection (1), it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: (a) Denial of an application for licensure. (b) Revocation or suspension of a license. (c) Imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 for each count or separate offense. (d) Issuance of a reprimand. (e) Placement of the mold assessor or mold remediator on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the department may specify. (f) Restriction of the authorized scope of practice by the mold assessor or mold remediator.

(3) In addition to any other sanction imposed under this part, in any final order that imposes sanctions, the department may assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of the case.

History: s. 3, ch. 2007-235; s. 125, ch. 2008-4; s. 52, ch. 2009-195; ss. 30, 44, ch. 2010-106; s. 22, ch. 2010-176.
Fla. Stat. § 238.325 — Florida Code / Title XVI / Chapter 238 / Section 238.325
238.325 Statements of purpose and intent and other provisions required for qualification under the Internal Revenue Code of the United States.
Status: in_force

Any other provisions in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, it is specifically provided that:

(1) The purpose of this chapter is to provide pension benefits for the exclusive benefit of the member employees or their beneficiaries.

(2) No part of the principal or income of the trust fund created hereunder shall be used or diverted for purposes other than for the exclusive benefit of the member employees or their beneficiaries and for the payment of administrative cost.

(3) Forfeitures, if any, shall not be applied to increase the benefits any member employee would otherwise receive under this chapter.

(4) Upon termination or partial termination, upon discontinuance of contributions, abandonment, or merger, or upon consolidation or amendment of this chapter, the rights of all affected employees to benefits accrued as of the date of any of the foregoing events, or the amounts credited to the account of any member employee, shall be and continue thereafter to be nonforfeitable except as otherwise provided by law.

(5) No benefit hereunder shall exceed the maximum amount allowable by law for qualified pension plans under existing or hereafter-enacted provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States.

(6) The compensation limits established by s. 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code prior to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, and adjusted for changes in the cost of living since 1989, in the manner provided by s. 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1991, were part of the Teachers’ Retirement System of Florida on July 1, 1993.

(7) Except as otherwise provided herein, the provisions of this section are declaratory of the legislative intent upon the original enactment of this chapter and are hereby deemed to have been in effect from such date.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-108; s. 15, ch. 96-368.
Fla. Stat. § 468.215 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part III / Section 468.215
468.215 Issuance of license.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this act upon payment of the license fee prescribed.

(2)(a) Any person who is issued a license as an occupational therapist under the terms of this act may use the words “occupational therapist,” “licensed occupational therapist,” or “occupational therapist registered,” or may use the letters “O.T.,” “L.O.T.,” or “O.T.R.,” in connection with his or her name or place of business to denote his or her registration hereunder. (b) Any person who is issued a license as an occupational therapist under the terms of this act and holds a doctorate degree in occupational therapy may also use the words “occupational therapist doctorate” and the letters “O.T.D.” in connection with his or her name or place of business to denote his or her registration hereunder.

(3) Any person who is issued a license as an occupational therapy assistant under the terms of this act may use the words “occupational therapy assistant,” “licensed occupational therapy assistant,” or “certified occupational therapy assistant,” or he or she may use the letters, “O.T.A.,” “L.O.T.A.,” or “C.O.T.A.,” in connection with his or her name or place of business to denote his or her registration hereunder.

History: s. 10, ch. 75-179; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 13, ch. 84-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 279, ch. 97-103; s. 3, ch. 2022-30.
Fla. Stat. § 679.704 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part VII / Section 679.704
679.704 Security interest unperfected before effective date.
Status: in_force

A security interest that is enforceable immediately before this act takes effect but that would be subordinate to the rights of a person who becomes a lien creditor at that time:

(1) Remains an enforceable security interest for 1 year after this act takes effect;

(2) Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under former s. 679.203 when this act takes effect or within 1 year thereafter; and

(3) Becomes perfected: (a) Without further action when this act takes effect if the applicable requirements for perfection under this act are satisfied before or at that time; or (b) When the applicable requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.

History: s. 8, ch. 2001-198; s. 102, ch. 2003-1.
Fla. Stat. § 542.35 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.35
542.35 Remedies cumulative.
Status: in_force

The remedies provided by this part are cumulative of each other and of existing powers and remedies inherent in the courts.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-28; s. 20, ch. 2025-213.
Fla. Stat. § 190.048 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 190 / Section 190.048
190.048 Sale of real estate within a district; required disclosure to purchaser.
Status: in_force

Subsequent to the establishment of a district under this chapter, each contract for the initial sale of a parcel of real property and each contract for the initial sale of a residential unit within the district shall include, immediately prior to the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the purchaser, the following disclosure statement in boldfaced and conspicuous type which is larger than the type in the remaining text of the contract: “THE (Name of District) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAY IMPOSE AND LEVY TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS, OR BOTH TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, ON THIS PROPERTY. THESE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS PAY THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE COSTS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE DISTRICT AND ARE SET ANNUALLY BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DISTRICT. THESE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO COUNTY AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS AND ALL OTHER TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW.”

History: s. 15, ch. 84-360; s. 3, ch. 90-46; s. 44, ch. 99-378.
Fla. Stat. § 130.16 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 130 / Section 130.16
130.16 Compensation of trustees.
Status: in_force

The said trustees shall have such compensation for their services as follows: For receiving the first $10,000, 1.5 percent; for all over $10,000, 0.5 percent; for disbursements, the same as allowed for receiving, to be paid out of the county treasury.

History: s. 18, ch. 2088, 1877; RS 608; GS 804; RGS 1549; CGL 2327.
Fla. Stat. § 378.207 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 378 / Part II / Section 378.207
378.207 Reclamation criteria and standards.
Status: in_force

(1) The department, by rule, shall adopt statewide criteria and standards for reclamation. Such rules shall recognize that surface mining takes place in diverse areas where the geologic, topographic, and edaphic conditions are different, and that reclamation operations and the specifications therefor may vary accordingly. The rules, recognizing technological limitations and economic considerations, shall require the return of the natural function of wetlands or a particular habitat or condition to that in existence prior to mining.

(2) The criteria and standards shall govern performance of reclamation and not the methodology to be used to achieve compliance with the reclamation obligation or the manner in which mining and associated activities are conducted.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-294.
Fla. Stat. § 631.825 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part IV / Section 631.825
631.825 Immunity.
Status: in_force

There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against, any member HMO or its agents or employees, the plan or its agents or employees, members of the board of directors, the Chief Financial Officer, or the department or office or their representatives for any action taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this part.

History: ss. 1, 23, ch. 88-388; ss. 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1370, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 679.606 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part VI / Section 679.606
679.606 Time of default for agricultural lien.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this part, a default occurs in connection with an agricultural lien at the time the secured party becomes entitled to enforce the lien in accordance with the statute under which it was created.

History: s. 7, ch. 2001-198.
Fla. Stat. § 170.03 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 170 / Section 170.03
170.03 Resolution required to declare special assessments.
Status: in_force

When the governing authority of any municipality may determine to make any public improvement authorized by s. 170.01 and defray the whole or any part of the expense thereof by special assessments, said governing authority shall so declare by resolution stating the nature of the proposed improvement, designating the street or streets or sidewalks to be so improved, the location of said sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and drains, the location of said water mains, water laterals, and other water distribution facilities, the location of the utilities, the location of the recreational facilities, the location of the seawalls, the location of the drainage project, or the location of the retail or wholesale business districts or nationally recognized historic districts to be improved, and the part or portion of the expense thereof to be paid by special assessments, the manner in which said assessments shall be made, when said assessments are to be paid, what part, if any, shall be apportioned to be paid from the general improvement fund of the municipality; and said resolution shall also designate the lands upon which the special assessments shall be levied, and in describing said lands it shall be sufficient to describe them as “all lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting upon such improvements or specially benefited thereby and further designated by the assessment plat hereinafter provided for.” Such resolution shall also state the total estimated cost of the improvement. Such estimated cost may include the cost of construction or reconstruction, the cost of all labor and materials, the cost of all lands, property, rights, easements, and franchises acquired, financing charges, interest prior to and during construction and for 1 year after completion of construction, discount on the sale of special assessment bonds, cost of plans and specifications, surveys of estimates of costs and of revenues, cost of engineering and legal services, and all other expenses necessary or incident to determining the feasibility or practicability of such construction or reconstruction, administrative expense, and such other expense as may be necessary or incident to the financing herein authorized.

History: s. 3, ch. 9298, 1923; CGL 3024; s. 2, ch. 59-396; s. 2, ch. 67-552; s. 1, ch. 78-330; s. 2, ch. 87-103; s. 40, ch. 91-45; s. 2, ch. 92-156; s. 3, ch. 94-344.
Fla. Stat. § 985.185 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part IV / Section 985.185
985.185 Evaluations for disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) A comprehensive evaluation for physical health, mental health, substance abuse, academic, educational, or vocational problems shall be ordered for any child for whom a residential commitment disposition is anticipated or recommended by an officer of the court or by the department.

(2) Prior to making a final disposition of the case, the court may order additional evaluations and studies to be performed by the department, by the county school system, or by any social, psychological, or psychiatric agencies of the state. The court shall order the educational needs assessment completed under s. 985.18(2) to be included in the assessment and predisposition report.

History: s. 37, ch. 97-238; s. 29, ch. 2000-135; s. 29, ch. 2006-120.
Fla. Stat. § 1002.205 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1002 / Part II / Section 1002.205
1002.205 Guidelines on religious expression; distribution.
Status: in_force

The Department of Education shall each year distribute for informational purposes to all district school board members, district school superintendents, school principals, and teachers the entire guidelines on “Religious Expression in Public Schools” published by the United States Department of Education, as updated from time to time.

History: s. 1063, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 395.3039 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 395 / Part I / Section 395.3039
395.3039 Advertising restrictions.
Status: in_force

A person may not advertise to the public, by way of any medium whatsoever, that a hospital is a state-listed stroke center unless the hospital has submitted documentation to the agency verifying that it is certified and meets the criteria as required in s. 395.3038.

History: s. 4, ch. 2004-325; s. 3, ch. 2019-135.
Fla. Stat. § 569.44 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 569 / Part II / Section 569.44
569.44 Annual report.
Status: in_force

The division shall report annually with written findings to the Legislature and the Governor by December 31 on the progress of implementing the enforcement provisions of this part. This must include, but is not limited to:

(1) The number and results of compliance visits.

(2) The number of violations for failure of a retailer to hold a valid permit.

(3) The number of violations for selling nicotine products to persons under age 21 and the results of administrative hearings on the above and related issues.

(4) The number of persons under age 21 cited for violations of s. 569.42 and sanctions imposed as a result of citation.

History: s. 33, ch. 2021-14.
Fla. Stat. § 468.502 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part X / Section 468.502
468.502 Purpose and intent.
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that the practice of dietetics and nutrition or nutrition counseling by unskilled and incompetent practitioners presents a danger to the public health and safety. The Legislature further finds that it is difficult for the public to make informed choices about dietitians and nutritionists and that the consequences of wrong choices could seriously endanger the public health and safety. The sole legislative purpose in enacting this part is to ensure that every person who practices dietetics and nutrition or nutrition counseling in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice. It is the legislative intent that any person practicing dietetics and nutrition or nutrition counseling who falls below minimum competency or who otherwise presents a danger to the public be prohibited from practicing in this state. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the practice of nutrition counseling be authorized and regulated solely within the limits expressly provided by this part and any rules adopted pursuant thereto.

History: ss. 2, 20, ch. 88-236; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch. 96-367.
Fla. Stat. § 1004.59 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1004 / Part II / Section 1004.59
1004.59 Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce the public and private costs of litigation; resolve public disputes, including those related to growth management issues, more quickly and effectively; and improve intergovernmental communications, cooperation, and consensus building. The Legislature hereby formally establishes the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium as a statewide center based at Florida State University, or at another campus as may be designated by the Commissioner of Education. The purpose of the consortium is to serve as a neutral resource to assist citizens and public and private interests in Florida to seek cost-effective solutions to public disputes and problems through the use of alternative dispute resolution and consensus building.

History: s. 209, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 282.705 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 282 / Part III / Section 282.705
282.705 Use of state SUNCOM Network by nonprofit corporations.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall provide a means whereby private nonprofit corporations under contract with state agencies or political subdivisions of the state may use the state SUNCOM Network, subject to the limitations in this section. In order to qualify to use the state SUNCOM Network, a nonprofit corporation shall: (a) Expend the majority of its total direct revenues for the provision of contractual services to the state, a municipality, or a political subdivision; and (b) Receive only a small portion of its total revenues from any source other than a state agency, a municipality, or a political subdivision during the time SUNCOM Network services are requested.

(2) Each nonprofit corporation seeking authorization to use the state SUNCOM Network shall provide to the department, upon request, proof of compliance with subsection (1).

(3) Nonprofit corporations established pursuant to general law and an association of municipal governments which is wholly owned by the municipalities are eligible to use the state SUNCOM Network, subject to the terms and conditions of the department.

(4) Institutions qualified to participate in the William L. Boyd, IV, Effective Access to Student Education Grant Program pursuant to s. 1009.89 are eligible to use the state SUNCOM Network, subject to the terms and conditions of the department. Such entities are not required to satisfy the other criteria of this section.

(5) Private, nonprofit elementary and secondary schools are eligible for rates and services on the same basis as public schools if such schools do not have an endowment in excess of $50 million.

History: s. 1, ch. 80-107; s. 2, ch. 82-56; s. 3, ch. 83-70; s. 15, ch. 87-137; s. 223, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 197, ch. 95-148; s. 12, ch. 96-390; s. 19, ch. 97-296; s. 68, ch. 98-279; s. 36, ch. 99-399; s. 8, ch. 2000-164; s. 14, ch. 2001-261; s. 936, ch. 2002-387; s. 20, ch. 2009-80; s. 25, ch. 2018-4; s. 42, ch. 2019-3.