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Fla. Stat. § 901.245 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 901 / Section 901.245
901.245 Interpreter services for deaf persons.
Status: in_force

In the event that a person who is deaf is arrested and taken into custody for an alleged violation of a criminal law of this state, the services of a qualified interpreter shall be sought prior to interrogating such deaf person. If the services of a qualified interpreter cannot be obtained, the arresting officer may interrogate or take a statement from such person provided such interrogation and the answers thereto shall be in writing. The interrogation and the answers thereto shall be preserved and turned over to the court in the event such person is tried for the alleged offense.

History: s. 6, ch. 80-155.
Fla. Stat. § 384.282 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 384 / Section 384.282
384.282 Naming of parties.
Status: in_force

(1) When requesting an order from a circuit court under the provisions of s. 384.27, s. 384.28, or s. 384.281, the department shall substitute a pseudonym for the true name of the person to whom the order pertains. The actual name of the person shall be revealed to the court only in camera, and the court shall seal such name from further revelation.

(2) All court decisions, orders, petitions, and other formal documents shall be styled in a manner to protect the name of the party from public revelation.

(3) The department and its authorized representatives, the court, and other parties to the lawsuit shall not reveal the name of any person subject to these proceedings except as permitted in s. 384.29. Except as provided in this section, the name of any person subject to these proceedings is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).

History: s. 32, ch. 88-380; s. 6, ch. 90-344; s. 12, ch. 93-227; s. 198, ch. 96-406.
Fla. Stat. § 733.301 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 733 / Part III / Section 733.301
733.301 Preference in appointment of personal representative.
Status: in_force

(1) In granting letters of administration, the following order of preference shall be observed: (a) In testate estates: 1. The personal representative, or his or her successor, nominated by the will or pursuant to a power conferred in the will. 2. The person selected by a majority in interest of the persons entitled to the estate. 3. A devisee under the will. If more than one devisee applies, the court may select the one best qualified. (b) In intestate estates: 1. The surviving spouse. 2. The person selected by a majority in interest of the heirs. 3. The heir nearest in degree. If more than one applies, the court may select the one best qualified.

(2) A guardian of the property of a ward who if competent would be entitled to appointment as, or to select, the personal representative may exercise the right to select the personal representative.

(3) In either a testate or an intestate estate, if no application is made by any of the persons described in subsection (1), the court shall appoint a capable person; but no person may be appointed under this subsection: (a) Who works for, or holds public office under, the court. (b) Who is employed by, or holds office under, any judge exercising probate jurisdiction.

(4) After letters have been granted in either a testate or an intestate estate, if a person who was entitled to, and has not waived, preference over the person appointed at the time of the appointment and on whom formal notice was not served seeks the appointment, the letters granted may be revoked and the person entitled to preference may have letters granted after formal notice and hearing.

(5) After letters have been granted in either a testate or an intestate estate, if any will is subsequently admitted to probate, the letters shall be revoked and new letters granted.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 62, ch. 75-220; s. 21, ch. 77-87; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 988, ch. 97-102; s. 98, ch. 2001-226.
Fla. Stat. § 1010.86 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1010 / Part V / Section 1010.86
1010.86 Administration of the Capital Improvement Fee Trust Fund.
Status: in_force

The Board of Governors of the State University System shall administer the Capital Improvement Fee Trust Fund, which includes receipts from capital improvement student fee assessments, interest earnings, and subsidy grants. All funds, except those to be used for debt service payments, reserve requirements, and educational research centers for child development, pursuant to s. 1011.48, shall be used to fund projects appropriated by the Legislature. Projects funded pursuant to this section may be expanded by the use of supplemental funds such as grants, auxiliary enterprises, private donations, and other nonstate sources.

History: s. 598, ch. 2002-387; s. 3, ch. 2015-7.
Fla. Stat. § 817.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 817 / Part I / Section 817.02
817.02 Obtaining property by false personation.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever falsely personates or represents another person, and in such assumed character: (a) Receives any property intended to be delivered to that person, with intent to convert the same to his or her own use; or (b) To the extent not subject to s. 817.568, damages the credit history or rating of, or otherwise causes harm to, the person whose identity has been assumed through the taking of property from any person, shall be punished as if he or she had been convicted of larceny.

(2)(a) In sentencing a defendant convicted of a violation of this section, in addition to restitution to the victim under s. 775.089, the court may order restitution for the victim’s out-of-pocket costs, including attorney fees and fees associated with services provided by certified public accountants licensed under chapter 473, incurred by the victim in clearing the victim’s credit history or credit rating, or costs incurred in connection with a civil or administrative proceeding to satisfy a debt, lien, or other obligation of the victim arising as a result of the actions of the defendant. (b) The sentencing court may issue such orders as are necessary to correct a public record that contains false information given in violation of this section.

(3)(a) A victim of the conduct subject to this section shall have a civil cause of action against a person who has engaged in the conduct prohibited by this section as provided in s. 772.11. (b) For purposes of this subsection, the term “victim” includes, to the extent not already included within s. 817.568, a person whose identity was falsely personated or who suffers a loss of property as a result of the false personation.

History: s. 49, sub-ch. 4, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2466; GS 3321; RGS 5156; CGL 7259; s. 1244, ch. 97-102; s. 2, ch. 2015-166.
Fla. Stat. § 921.00265 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 921 / Section 921.00265
921.00265 Recommended sentences; departure sentences; mandatory minimum sentences.
Status: in_force

This section applies to any felony offense, except any capital felony, committed on or after October 1, 1998.

(1) The lowest permissible sentence provided by calculations from the total sentence points pursuant to s. 921.0024(2) is assumed to be the lowest appropriate sentence for the offender being sentenced. A departure sentence is prohibited unless there are mitigating circumstances or factors present as provided in s. 921.0026 which reasonably justify a departure.

(2) A sentence that decreases an offender’s sentence below the lowest permissible sentence is a departure sentence and must be accompanied by a written statement by the sentencing court delineating the reasons for the departure, filed within 7 days after the date of sentencing. A written transcription of reasons stated orally at sentencing for departure from the lowest permissible sentence is permissible if it is filed by the court within 7 days after the date of sentencing.

(3) Any offender who is sentenced to a departure sentence or any offender who is subject to a minimum mandatory sentence must have the departure sentence and any minimum mandatory sentence so noted on the sentencing scoresheet.

History: s. 9, ch. 98-204.
Fla. Stat. § 253.451 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 253 / Section 253.451
253.451 Construction of term “land the title to which is vested in the state.”
Status: in_force

For the purposes of ss. 253.45-253.61 the phrase “land the title to which is vested in the state” or words of similar import shall include lands previously held by the state or any agency thereof, in which mineral rights have been retained by the state or such agency.

History: s. 10, ch. 69-369.
Fla. Stat. § 161.28 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 161 / Part II / Section 161.28
161.28 Comprehensive county beach and shore preservation program.
Status: in_force

The board of county commissioners of any of the counties may, by assignments to legally qualified personnel, whose services are made available as provided in s. 161.27, initiate and carry on such studies and investigations as may be necessary to plan a logical and suitable program for comprehensive beach and shore preservation within its county. This program may incorporate all or part of the recommendations of the United States Army Corps of Engineers concerning beach and shore restoration and erosion control, if there be any, and may additionally provide to an appropriate extent for the other aspects of beach and shore preservation. In conducting its studies and making its plans for a beach and shore preservation program, the board of county commissioners shall hold sufficient public hearings to ascertain the views and feelings of affected property owners in the various localities of the county regarding the needs to be served and manner in which they should best be served. The board of county commissioners shall give proper and reasonable consideration to all evidence received in planning the beach and shore preservation program.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-408.
Fla. Stat. § 61.518 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.518
61.518 Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder.
Status: in_force

(1) Before a child custody determination is made under this part, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of s. 61.509 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the laws of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person acting as a parent.

(2) This part does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.

(3) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this part are governed by the laws of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
Fla. Stat. § 736.1010 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part X / Section 736.1010
736.1010 Event affecting administration or distribution.
Status: in_force

If the happening of an event, including marriage, divorce, performance of educational requirements, or death, affects the administration or distribution of a trust, a trustee who has exercised reasonable care to ascertain the happening of the event is not liable for a loss resulting from the trustee’s lack of knowledge.

History: s. 10, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 348.53 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 348 / Part II / Section 348.53
348.53 Purposes of the authority.
Status: in_force

The authority is created for the purposes and shall have power to construct, reconstruct, improve, extend, repair, maintain and operate the expressway system. It is hereby found and declared that such purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of the State of Florida, the City of Tampa, and the County of Hillsborough for the increase of their pleasure, convenience, and welfare; for the improvement of their health; and to facilitate transportation, including managed lanes and other transit supporting facilities, for their recreation and commerce and for the common defense. The authority is performing a public purpose and a governmental function in carrying out its corporate purpose and in exercising the powers granted herein.

History: s. 4, ch. 63-447; s. 8, ch. 2014-169.
Fla. Stat. § 677.208 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 677 / Part II / Section 677.208
677.208 Altered warehouse receipts.
Status: in_force

If a blank in a negotiable warehouse receipt has been filled in without authority, a good faith purchaser for value and without notice of the lack of authority may treat the insertion as authorized. Any other unauthorized alteration leaves any tangible or electronic warehouse receipt enforceable against the issuer according to its original tenor.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 30, ch. 2010-131.
Fla. Stat. § 679.341 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part III / Section 679.341
679.341 Bank’s rights and duties with respect to deposit account.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in s. 679.340(3), and unless the bank otherwise agrees in a signed record, a bank’s rights and duties with respect to a deposit account maintained with the bank are not terminated, suspended, or modified by:

(1) The creation, attachment, or perfection of a security interest in the deposit account;

(2) The bank’s knowledge of the security interest; or

(3) The bank’s receipt of instructions from the secured party.

History: s. 3, ch. 2001-198; s. 99, ch. 2025-92.
Fla. Stat. § 489.556 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 489 / Part III / Section 489.556
489.556 Suspension or revocation of registration.
Status: in_force

A certificate of registration may be suspended or revoked upon a showing that the registrant has:

(1) Violated any provision of this part.

(2) Violated any lawful order or rule rendered or adopted by the department.

(3) Obtained his or her registration or any other order, ruling, or authorization by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts.

(4) Been found guilty of gross misconduct in the pursuit of his or her profession.

History: ss. 6, 10, ch. 87-310; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 11, ch. 96-303.
Fla. Stat. § 607.0202 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 607 / Part I / Section 607.0202
607.0202 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. 607.0401; (b) The street address of the initial principal office and, if different, the mailing address of the corporation; (c) The number of shares the corporation is authorized to issue; (d) The street address of the corporation’s initial registered office and the name of its initial registered agent at that office together with a written acceptance as required in s. 607.0501(3); and (e) 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) Provisions not inconsistent with law regarding: 1. The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is organized; 2. Managing the business and regulating the affairs of the corporation; 3. Defining, limiting, and regulating the powers of the corporation and its board of directors and shareholders; 4. A par value for authorized shares or classes of shares; 5. The imposition of personal liability on shareholders for the debts of the corporation to a specified extent and upon specified conditions; and 6. Exclusive forum provisions to the extent allowed by s. 607.0208; (c) Provisions for granting any preemptive rights to shareholders; and (d) Any provision that under this chapter is required or permitted to be set forth in the bylaws.

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

(4) Provisions of the articles of incorporation may be made dependent upon facts objectively ascertainable outside the articles of incorporation in accordance with s. 607.0120(11).

(5) The articles of incorporation may not contain any provision that would impose liability on a shareholder for the attorney fees or expenses of the corporation or any other party in connection with an internal corporate claim, as defined in s. 607.0208.

History: s. 17, ch. 89-154; s. 138, ch. 90-179; s. 5, ch. 93-281; s. 17, ch. 2019-90.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.27 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part I / Section 1006.27
1006.27 Pooling of school buses and other vehicles and related purchases by district school boards; transportation services contracts.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall assist district school boards in securing school buses and other vehicles for transporting students, contractual needs, equipment, and supplies at as reasonable prices as possible by providing a plan under which district school boards may voluntarily pool their bids for such purchases. The department shall prepare bid forms and specifications, obtain quotations of prices, and make such information available to district school boards in order to facilitate this service. District school boards from time to time, as prescribed by State Board of Education rule, shall furnish the department with information concerning the prices paid for such items, and the department shall furnish to district school boards periodic information concerning the lowest prices at which school buses and other vehicles, equipment, and related supplies are available based upon comparable specifications.

(2) If a contract between any district school board and any person, business, or entity to provide the district school board with school bus service for the transportation of students in the district provides that the person, business, or entity shall own, operate, and maintain school buses for such service, the district school board may purchase the number of buses needed for the district through the department and sell them to the person, business, or entity as a part of the contract for such service.

History: s. 301, ch. 2002-387; s. 39, ch. 2022-154; s. 19, ch. 2023-16; s. 19, ch. 2024-230.
Fla. Stat. § 672.722 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VII / Section 672.722
672.722 Who can sue third parties for injury to goods.
Status: in_force

Where a third party so deals with goods which have been identified to a contract for sale as to cause actionable injury to a party to that contract:

(1) A right of action against the third party is in either party to the contract for sale who has title to or a security interest or a special property or an insurable interest in the goods; and if the goods have been destroyed or converted a right of action is also in the party who either bore the risk of loss under the contract for sale or has since the injury assumed that risk as against the other;

(2) If at the time of the injury the party plaintiff did not bear the risk of loss as against the other party to the contract for sale and there is no arrangement between them for disposition of the recovery, her or his suit or settlement is, subject to her or his own interest, as a fiduciary for the other party to the contact;

(3) Either party may with the consent of the other sue for the benefit of whom it may concern.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254; s. 613, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 627.619 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.619
627.619 Change of occupation.
Status: in_force

There may be a provision as follows:

“Change of Occupation: If the insured is injured or contracts sickness after having changed his or her occupation to one classified by the insurer as more hazardous than that stated in this policy or while doing for compensation anything pertaining to an occupation so classified, the insurer will pay only such portion of the indemnities provided in this policy as the premium paid would have purchased at the rates and within the limits fixed by the insurer for such more hazardous occupation. If the insured changes his or her occupation to one classified by the insurer as less hazardous than that stated in this policy, the insurer, upon receipt of proof of such change of occupation, will reduce the premium rate accordingly, and will return the excess pro rata unearned premium from the date of change of occupation or from the policy anniversary date immediately preceding receipt of such proof, whichever is the more recent. In applying this provision, the classification of occupational risk and the premium rates shall be such as have been last filed by the insurer prior to the occurrence of the loss for which the insurer is liable or prior to date of proof of change in occupation with the state official having supervision of insurance in the state where the insured resided at the time this policy was issued; but if such filing was not required, then the classification of occupational risk and the premium rates shall be those last made effective by the insurer in such state prior to the occurrence of the loss or prior to the date of proof of change in occupation.”

History: s. 562, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 341, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 403.0616 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 403 / Part I / Section 403.0616
403.0616 Real-time water quality monitoring program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to appropriation, the department shall establish a real-time water quality monitoring program to assist in the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of impaired water bodies and coastal resources.

(2) In order to expedite the creation and implementation of the program, the department is encouraged to form public-private partnerships with established scientific entities that have proven existing real-time water quality monitoring equipment and experience in deploying the equipment.

History: s. 11, ch. 2020-150.
Fla. Stat. § 391.025 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 391 / Part I / Section 391.025
391.025 Applicability and scope.
Status: in_force

(1) The Children’s Medical Services program consists of the following components: (a) The newborn screening program established in s. 383.14 and the newborn, infant, and toddler hearing screening program established in s. 383.145. (b) The regional perinatal intensive care centers program established in ss. 383.15-383.19. (c) The developmental evaluation and intervention program, including the Early Steps Program established in ss. 391.301-391.308. (d) The Children’s Medical Services Managed Care Plan through the end of June 30, 2025. (e) The Children’s Multidisciplinary Assessment Team. (f) The Medical Foster Care Program. (g) The Title V Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program. (h) The Safety Net Program. (i) Child Protection Teams and sexual abuse treatment programs established under s. 39.303. (j) The State Child Abuse Death Review Committee and local child abuse death review committees established in s. 383.402.

(2) The Children’s Medical Services program shall not be deemed an insurer and is not subject to the licensing requirements of the Florida Insurance Code or the rules adopted thereunder.

History: s. 5, ch. 98-288; s. 10, ch. 2000-253; s. 409, ch. 2003-261; s. 72, ch. 2003-416; s. 16, ch. 2004-350; s. 76, ch. 2012-184; s. 89, ch. 2014-17; s. 4, ch. 2016-238; s. 5, ch. 2025-88.
Fla. Stat. § 828.28 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 828 / Section 828.28
828.28 Local animal licensing ordinances; notices.
Status: in_force

(1) Any county or municipality that has a licensing requirement for dogs must provide notice to dog owners at least 45 days prior to any licensure renewal deadline. The notice must contain information describing the licensing requirements and any associated penalties.

(2) Counties and municipalities with licensing requirements are encouraged to develop online licensing systems to provide a convenient and cost-effective licensing process.

History: s. 6, ch. 2010-87.