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Fla. Stat. § 373.106 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part I / Section 373.106
373.106 Permit required for construction involving underground formation.
Status: in_force

(1) No construction may be begun on a project involving artificial recharge or the intentional introduction of water into any underground formation except as permitted in chapter 377, without the written permission of the governing board of any water management district within which the construction will take place. Such application shall contain the detailed plans and specifications for the construction of the project.

(2) Each water management district has the exclusive authority to process and issue permits under this section and permits and licenses delegated under s. 403.812, except permits required by the department pursuant to 42 U.S.C. s. 300h until delegated by the department to the districts.

(3) A water management district may do any act necessary to replenish the groundwater of the district. The district may, among other things, for the purposes of replenishing the groundwater supplies within the district: (a) Buy water; (b) Exchange water; (c) Distribute water to persons in exchange for ceasing or reducing groundwater extractions; (d) Spread, sink, and inject water into the underground; (e) Store, transport, recapture, reclaim, purify, treat, or otherwise manage and control water for the beneficial use of persons or property within the district; and (f) Build the necessary works to achieve groundwater replenishment.

History: s. 18, part I, ch. 72-299; s. 14, ch. 78-95; s. 71, ch. 83-310; s. 2, ch. 84-338; s. 1, ch. 84-341.
Fla. Stat. § 409.2574 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part I / Section 409.2574
409.2574 Income deduction enforcement in Title IV-D cases.
Status: in_force

(1) The department or its designee shall enforce income deduction orders on behalf of obligees who have applied for IV-D services, and the department shall be considered a party in the action.

(2)(a) In a support order being enforced under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act and which order does not specify income deduction, income deduction shall be enforced by the department or its designee without the need for any amendment to the support order or any further action by the court. (b) The department shall serve a notice on the obligor that the income deduction notice has been served on the employers. Service upon an obligor under this section shall be made in the manner prescribed in chapter 48. The department shall furnish to the obligor a statement of the obligor’s rights, remedies, and duties in regard to the income deduction. (c) The obligor has 15 days from the serving of the notice to request a hearing with the department to contest enforcement of income deduction. (d) The department shall adopt rules to ensure that applicable provisions of s. 61.1301 are followed.

History: s. 8, ch. 76-220; s. 5, ch. 82-140; s. 148, ch. 86-220; s. 45, ch. 97-103; s. 54, ch. 97-170.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0202 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0202
617.0202 Articles of incorporation; content.
Status: in_force

(1) The articles of incorporation must set forth: (a) A corporate name for the corporation that satisfies the requirements of s. 617.0401. (b) The street address of the initial principal office and, if different, the mailing address of the corporation; (c) The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized; (d) A statement of the manner in which the directors are to be elected or appointed. In lieu thereof, the articles of incorporation may provide that the method of election of directors be stated in the bylaws; (e) Any provision, not inconsistent with this act or with any other law, which limits in any manner the corporate powers authorized under this act; (f) The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office and the name of its initial registered agent at that address together with a written acceptance of appointment as a registered agent as required by s. 617.0501; and (g) The name and address of each incorporator.

(2) The articles of incorporation may set forth: (a) The names and addresses of the individuals who are to serve as the initial directors; (b) Any provision not inconsistent with law, regarding the regulation of the internal affairs of the corporation, including, without limitation, any provision with respect to the relative rights or interests of the members as among themselves or in the property of the corporation; (c) The manner of termination of membership in the corporation; (d) The rights, upon termination of membership, of the corporation, the terminated members, and the remaining members; (e) The transferability or nontransferability of membership; (f) The distribution of assets upon dissolution or final liquidation or, if otherwise permitted by law, upon partial liquidation; (g) If the corporation is to have one or more classes of members, any provision designating the class or classes of members and stating the qualifications and rights of the members of each class; (h) The names of any persons or the designations of any groups of persons who are to be the initial members; (i) A provision to the effect that the corporation will be subordinate to and subject to the authority of any head or national association, lodge, order, beneficial association, fraternal or beneficial society, foundation, federation, or other corporation, society, organization, or association not for profit; and (j) Any provision that under this act is required or permitted to be set forth in the bylaws. Any such provision set forth in the articles of incorporation need not be set forth in the bylaws.

(3) The articles of incorporation need not set forth any of the corporate powers enumerated in this act.

History: s. 17, ch. 90-179; s. 50, ch. 93-281; s. 1, ch. 96-343.
Fla. Stat. § 506.25 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 506 / Section 506.25
506.25 Alteration or obliteration of marks or brands on field boxes or other specified containers.
Status: in_force

If any person shall alter, change, remove or obliterate the registered mark or brand on any field box, pallet, crate, container, or receptacle other than his or her own or shall cause or procure the same to be done, with intent to claim the same, or to prevent identification thereof by the true owner, or use or have in his or her possession, any such field box, pallet, crate, container, or receptacle on which the registered mark or brand has been altered, changed, removed or obliterated, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 6, ch. 16018, 1933; s. 6, ch. 16019, 1933; s. 6, ch. 16859, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 7433(4), (9), (17); s. 469, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 72-47; s. 657, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 673.3101 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 673 / Part III / Section 673.3101
673.3101 Effect of instrument on obligation for which taken.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise agreed, if a certified check, cashier’s check, or teller’s check is taken for an obligation, the obligation is discharged to the same extent discharge would result if an amount of money equal to the amount of the instrument were taken in payment of the obligation. Discharge of the obligation does not affect any liability that the obligor may have as an indorser of the instrument.

(2) Unless otherwise agreed and except as provided in subsection (1), if a note or an uncertified check is taken for an obligation, the obligation is suspended to the same extent the obligation would be discharged if an amount of money equal to the amount of the instrument were taken, and the following rules apply: (a) In the case of an uncertified check, suspension of the obligation continues until dishonor of the check or until it is paid or certified. Payment or certification of the check results in discharge of the obligation to the extent of the amount of the check. (b) In the case of a note, suspension of the obligation continues until dishonor of the note or until it is paid. Payment of the note results in discharge of the obligation to the extent of the payment. (c) Except as provided in paragraph (d), if the check or note is dishonored and the obligee of the obligation for which the instrument was taken is the person entitled to enforce the instrument, the obligee may enforce either the instrument or the obligation. In the case of an instrument of a third person which is negotiated to the obligee by the obligor, discharge of the obligor on the instrument also discharges the obligation. (d) If the person entitled to enforce the instrument taken for an obligation is a person other than the obligee, the obligee may not enforce the obligation to the extent the obligation is suspended. If the obligee is the person entitled to enforce the instrument but no longer has possession of it because it was lost, stolen, or destroyed, the obligation may not be enforced to the extent of the amount payable on the instrument, and to that extent the obligee’s rights against the obligor are limited to enforcement of the instrument.

(3) If an instrument other than one described in subsection (1) or subsection (2) is taken for an obligation, the effect is: (a) That stated in subsection (1) if the instrument is one on which a bank is liable as maker or acceptor; or (b) That stated in subsection (2) in any other case.

History: s. 2, ch. 92-82.
Fla. Stat. § 388.111 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 388 / Section 388.111
388.111 District boards of commissioners; vacancies.
Status: in_force

In the event of a vacancy due to any cause in any board of commissioners, the same shall be filled by appointment by the Commissioner of Agriculture for the unexpired term.

History: s. 2, ch. 59-195; s. 3, ch. 92-203.
Fla. Stat. § 373.342 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part III / Section 373.342
373.342 Permits.
Status: in_force

(1) The governing board of any water management district which, pursuant to the authority delegated to it by the department under s. 373.308 or s. 373.309, regulates water wells may in its discretion authorize its executive director to issue permits for the construction, repair, or modification of any water well.

(2) In granting authority to its executive director under subsection (1), the governing board shall prescribe those certain circumstances in which such a permit may be issued.

History: s. 3, ch. 79-160; s. 1, ch. 84-94; ss. 21, 23, ch. 88-242; s. 10, ch. 91-305.
Fla. Stat. § 180.11 — Florida Code / Title XII / Chapter 180 / Section 180.11
180.11 Referendum and procedure therefor.
Status: in_force

(1) A referendum may be held upon the issuance of such mortgage revenue certificates or debentures in the following manner: a petition shall be filed with the clerk within 30 days after the date of the first publication of the notice of the issuance of the proposed mortgage revenue certificates or debentures or after the posting of the notice, as hereinbefore provided. The petition shall contain the nature of the objection to the proposed utility or the issuance of said mortgage revenue certificates or debentures and shall be signed by 20 percent of the registered and qualified electors of said municipality. Such referendum shall be held not later than 60 days after the date of the first publication of said notice as aforesaid or the posting of such notice.

(2) The aforesaid petition shall be filed with the city clerk, or the officer performing the corresponding duties, and the said clerk or officer shall ascertain immediately if the requisite number of registered and qualified electors have signed the said petition; whereupon the clerk or officer shall immediately report in writing to the mayor, or the executive officer of said municipality, and to the city council or other legislative body of the municipality, by whatever name known; whereupon a resolution or ordinance shall forthwith be enacted determining if the requisite number of registered and qualified electors have signed the petition, a resolution or ordinance shall forthwith be enacted setting forth the date upon which the referendum shall be held, appropriating sufficient funds to pay the expenses of said election, designating the places of voting and providing for the form of ballot to be used. In determining the number of registered and qualified electors for the purposes of determining the sufficiency of the petition for referendum, the city clerk, or such other officer, shall use the number of registered and qualified electors at the last municipal election held by the said municipality. All rules, regulations, ordinances or resolutions pertaining to municipal elections shall apply under the referendum herein set forth, except where the same are inconsistent with the proceedings herein authorized.

History: s. 5, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(10); s. 938, ch. 95-147.
Fla. Stat. § 570.092 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part I / Section 570.092
570.092 Inspector general.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall appoint an inspector general, who shall be the inspector general as required in s. 20.055, who shall be directly responsible to the commissioner and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The inspector general shall be responsible for internal affairs investigations, management reviews, and grievances and any other investigations as necessary. The office of the inspector general shall see that all the rules issued by the department are strictly observed by all persons connected with the department. The inspector general and inspectors may enter any place where the department has an office and may review files, consult with employees, or obtain any information as necessary to conduct an investigation. The inspector general and inspectors shall be responsible for criminal and administrative investigation of matters relating to the department.

History: s. 10, ch. 92-291; s. 6, ch. 95-153.
Fla. Stat. § 316.455 — Florida Code / Title XXIII / Chapter 316 / Section 316.455
316.455 Other equipment.
Status: in_force

Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle when operated upon a highway shall comply with the requirements and limitations of:

(1) Section 316.271(1) and (2) on the requirement for horns and warning devices.

(2) Section 316.271(3) on the requirement for the use of horns.

(3) Section 316.271(4) on the requirement for sirens, whistles, and bells.

(4) Section 316.271(5) on the requirement for theft alarms.

(5) Section 316.271(6) on the requirement for emergency vehicles.

(6) Section 316.272 on the requirement for mufflers and prevention of noise.

(7) Section 316.294 on the requirement for mirrors.

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; ss. 1, 31, ch. 76-31; s. 5, ch. 86-36; s. 24, ch. 91-221; s. 232, ch. 99-248.
Fla. Stat. § 947.11 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 947 / Section 947.11
947.11 Legal adviser.
Status: in_force

The Department of Legal Affairs shall be the legal adviser of the commission.

History: s. 8, ch. 20519, 1941; ss. 11, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 34, ch. 83-131; s. 37, ch. 86-183; s. 67, ch. 88-122; s. 17, ch. 89-531; s. 20, ch. 90-337; s. 1, ch. 93-2.
Fla. Stat. § 537.017 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 537 / Section 537.017
537.017 Investigations and complaints.
Status: in_force

(1) The office may make any investigation and examination of any licensee or other person the office deems necessary to determine compliance with this act. For such purposes, the office may examine the books, accounts, records, and other documents or matters of any licensee or other person. The office may compel the production of all relevant books, records, and other documents and materials relative to an examination or investigation. Examinations shall not be made more often than once during any 12-month period unless the office has reason to believe the licensee is not complying with the provisions of this act.

(2) The office shall conduct all examinations at a convenient location in this state unless the office determines that it is more effective or cost-efficient to perform an examination at the licensee’s out-of-state location. For an examination performed at the licensee’s out-of-state location, the licensee shall pay the travel expense and per diem subsistence at the rate provided by law for up to thirty 8-hour days per year for each office examiner who participates in such an examination. However, if the examination involves or reveals possible fraudulent conduct by the licensee, the licensee shall pay the travel expenses and per diem subsistence provided by law, without limitation, for each participating examiner.

(3) Any person having reason to believe that any provision of this act has been violated may file with the Department of Financial Services or the office a written complaint setting forth the details of such alleged violation, and the office may investigate such complaint.

History: s. 16, ch. 2000-138; s. 649, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 409.2569 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part I / Section 409.2569
409.2569 Continuation of support services for recipients of public assistance when benefits are terminated.
Status: in_force

Whenever a recipient of public assistance ceases to receive such public assistance, the department shall continue to provide services after the recipient ceases to receive benefits unless otherwise advised in writing or in person not to do so by the former recipient. These services shall be provided in accordance with the state plan of priorities. After the termination of public assistance, the department shall continue to provide support services and to recover all costs incurred in providing the services pursuant to s. 409.2567 unless the recipient instructs the department to discontinue services.

History: s. 145, ch. 86-220; s. 13, ch. 88-176; s. 23, ch. 92-138.
Fla. Stat. § 734.101 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 734 / Part I / Section 734.101
734.101 Foreign personal representative.
Status: in_force

(1) Personal representatives who produce authenticated copies of probated wills or letters of administration duly obtained in any state or territory of the United States may maintain actions in the courts of this state.

(2) Personal representatives appointed in any state or country may be sued in this state concerning property in this state and may defend actions or proceedings brought in this state.

(3) Debtors who have not received a written demand for payment from a personal representative or curator appointed in this state within 90 days after appointment of a personal representative in any other state or country, and whose property in Florida is subject to a mortgage or other lien securing the debt held by the foreign personal representative, may pay the foreign personal representative after the expiration of 90 days from the date of appointment of the foreign personal representative. Thereafter, a satisfaction of the mortgage or lien executed by the foreign personal representative, with an authenticated copy of the letters or other evidence of authority attached, may be recorded in the public records. The satisfaction shall be an effective discharge of the mortgage or lien, irrespective of whether the debtor making payment had received a written demand before paying the debt.

(4) Except as provided in s. 655.936, all persons indebted to the estate of a decedent, or having possession of personal property belonging to the estate, who have received no written demand from a personal representative or curator appointed in this state for payment of the debt or the delivery of the property are authorized to pay the debt or to deliver the personal property to the foreign personal representative after the expiration of 90 days from the date of appointment of the foreign personal representative.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 98, ch. 75-220; s. 1028, ch. 97-102; s. 170, ch. 2001-226; s. 110, ch. 2002-1; s. 16, ch. 2007-74.
Fla. Stat. § 689.045 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 689 / Section 689.045
689.045 Conveyances to or by partnership.
Status: in_force

(1) Any estate in real property may be acquired in the name of a limited partnership. Title so acquired must be conveyed or encumbered in the partnership name. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of limited partnership, a conveyance or encumbrance of real property held in the partnership name, and any other instrument affecting title to real property in which the partnership has an interest, must be executed in the partnership name by one of the general partners.

(2) Every conveyance to a limited partnership in its name recorded before January 1, 1972, as required by law while the limited partnership was in existence is validated and is deemed to convey the title to the real property described in the conveyance to the partnership named as grantee.

(3) When title to real property is held in the name of a limited partnership or a general partnership, one of the general partners may execute and record, in the public records of the county in which such partnership’s real property is located, an affidavit stating the names of the general partners then existing and the authority of any general partner to execute a conveyance, encumbrance, or other instrument affecting such partnership’s real property. The affidavit shall be conclusive as to the facts therein stated as to purchasers without notice.

History: s. 2, ch. 71-9; s. 71, ch. 86-263; s. 23, ch. 95-242.
Fla. Stat. § 713.62 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 713 / Part II / Section 713.62
713.62 Liens for furnishing articles to be manufactured.
Status: in_force

In favor of any person who shall furnish any logs, lumber, clay, sand, stone or other material whatsoever, crude or partially or wholly prepared for use, to any mill or other manufactory to be manufactured into any article of value; upon all such articles furnished and upon all articles manufactured therefrom.

History: s. 7, ch. 3747, 1887; RS 1736; GS 2202; RGS 3509; CGL 5370; s. 36, ch. 67-254.
Fla. Stat. § 218.386 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 218 / Part III / Section 218.386
218.386 Bonds; finder’s fees prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) As used in this section, “finder” means a person who is not regularly employed by, or not a partner or officer of, an underwriter, bank, banker, or financial consultant or adviser and who enters into an understanding with either the issuer or the managing underwriter, or both, for any paid or promised compensation or valuable consideration directly or indirectly, expressly or impliedly, to act solely as an intermediary between such issuer and managing underwriter for the purpose of influencing any transaction in the purchase of such bonds. (b) No underwriter, commercial bank, investment banker, or financial consultant or adviser shall pay any finder any bonus, fee, or gratuity in connection with the sale of general obligation bonds or revenue bonds issued by any unit of local government, unless full disclosure is made to the unit of local government prior to or concurrently with the submission of a purchase proposal for bonds by the underwriter, commercial bank, investment banker, or financial consultant or adviser and subsequently in the official statement or offering circular, if any, detailing the name and address of any finder and the amount of bonus, fee, or gratuity paid to such finder.

(2) The willful violation of this section is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3) No violation of this section shall affect the validity of the bond issue.

History: s. 2, ch. 80-98; s. 3, ch. 82-195.