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Fla. Stat. § 399.1061 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 399 / Section 399.1061
399.1061 Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Council.
Status: in_force

(1) The Elevator Safety Technical Advisory Council is created within the division and shall consist of eight members appointed by the secretary of the department who meet the following criteria: one representative from a major elevator manufacturing company or its authorized representative; one representative from an elevator servicing company; one representative from a building design profession; one representative of the general public; one representative of a local government in this state; one representative of a building owner or manager; one representative of labor involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators; and one representative who is a certified elevator inspector from a private inspection service. The council shall provide technical assistance to the division in support of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and shall give the division the benefit of the council members’ knowledge and experience concerning the industries and individual businesses affected by the laws and rules administered by the division.

(2)(a) The council members shall serve 4-year terms, except that, to provide for staggered terms, four of the initial appointees, as specified by rule, shall serve 2-year terms. All subsequent appointments shall be for 4-year terms. The council shall appoint one of the members to serve as chair. (b) The council members shall serve without compensation, except that the members may be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061.

(3) The council may consult with engineering authorities and organizations concerned with standard safety codes for recommendations to the department regarding rules for the operation, maintenance, servicing, construction, alteration, installation, or inspection of vertical conveyances subject to this chapter.

History: s. 3, ch. 2004-12.
Fla. Stat. § 409.968 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 409 / Part IV / Section 409.968
409.968 Managed care plan payments.
Status: in_force

(1) Prepaid plans shall receive per-member, per-month payments negotiated pursuant to the procurements described in s. 409.966. Payments shall be risk-adjusted rates based on historical utilization and spending data, projected forward, and adjusted to reflect the eligibility category, geographic area, and clinical risk profile of the recipients. In negotiating rates with the plans, the agency shall consider any adjustments necessary to encourage plans to use the most cost-effective modalities for treatment of chronic disease such as peritoneal dialysis.

(2) Provider service networks must be prepaid plans and receive per-member, per-month payments negotiated pursuant to the procurement process described in s. 409.966.

(3) Reimbursement for prescribed pediatric extended care services provided to children enrolled in a managed care plan under s. 409.972(1)(g) shall be paid to the prescribed pediatric extended care services provider by the agency on a fee-for-service basis.

(4)(a) Subject to a specific appropriation and federal approval under s. 409.906(13)(d), the agency shall establish a payment methodology to fund managed care plans for flexible services for persons with severe mental illness and substance use disorders, including, but not limited to, temporary housing assistance. A managed care plan eligible for these payments must do all of the following: 1. Participate as a specialty plan for severe mental illness or substance use disorders or participate in counties designated by the General Appropriations Act; 2. Include providers of behavioral health services pursuant to chapters 394 and 397 in the managed care plan’s provider network; and 3. Document a capability to provide housing assistance through agreements with housing providers, relationships with local housing coalitions, and other appropriate arrangements. (b) After receiving payments authorized by this subsection for at least 1 year, a managed care plan must document the results of its efforts to maintain the target population in stable housing up to the maximum duration allowed under federal approval.

(5) The agency may not approve any plan request for a rate increase unless sufficient funds to support the increase have been authorized in the General Appropriations Act.

History: s. 9, ch. 2011-134; s. 5, ch. 2014-57; s. 22, ch. 2016-65; s. 25, ch. 2017-129; s. 41, ch. 2020-114; s. 18, ch. 2022-5; s. 6, ch. 2022-42.
Fla. Stat. § 719.1035 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 719 / Part I / Section 719.1035
719.1035 Creation of cooperatives.
Status: in_force

(1) The date when cooperative existence shall commence is upon commencement of corporate existence of the cooperative association as provided in s. 607.0203. The cooperative documents must be recorded in the county in which the cooperative is located before property may be conveyed or transferred to the cooperative. All persons who have any record interest in any mortgage encumbering the interest in the land being submitted to cooperative ownership must either join in the execution of the cooperative documents or execute, with the requirements for deed, and record, a consent to the cooperative documents or an agreement subordinating their mortgage interest to the cooperative documents. Upon creation of a cooperative, the developer or association shall file the recording information with the division within 30 working days on a form prescribed by the division.

(2) All provisions of the cooperative documents are enforceable equitable servitudes, run with the land, and are effective until the cooperative is terminated.

History: s. 11, ch. 86-175; s. 188, ch. 90-179; s. 41, ch. 95-274; s. 9, ch. 98-322; s. 6, ch. 99-382.
Fla. Stat. § 455.2285 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 455 / Section 455.2285
455.2285 Annual report concerning finances, administrative complaints, disciplinary actions, and recommendations.
Status: in_force

The department is directed to prepare and submit a report to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives by November 1 of each year. In addition to finances and any other information the Legislature may require, the report shall include statistics and relevant information, profession by profession, detailing:

(1) The revenues, expenditures, and cash balances for the prior year, and a review of the adequacy of existing fees.

(2) The number of complaints received and investigated.

(3) The number of findings of probable cause made.

(4) The number of findings of no probable cause made.

(5) The number of administrative complaints filed.

(6) The disposition of all administrative complaints.

(7) A description of disciplinary actions taken.

(8) A description of any effort by the department, for any disciplinary cases under its jurisdiction, to reduce or otherwise close any investigation or disciplinary proceeding not before the Division of Administrative Hearings under chapter 120 or otherwise not completed within 1 year after the initial filing of a complaint under this chapter.

(9) The status of the development and implementation of rules providing for disciplinary guidelines pursuant to s. 455.2273.

(10) Such recommendations for administrative and statutory changes necessary to facilitate efficient and cost-effective operation of the department and the various boards.

History: s. 4, ch. 84-271; s. 3, ch. 86-90; s. 7, ch. 90-228; s. 59, ch. 92-33; s. 28, ch. 92-149; s. 23, ch. 93-129; ss. 85, 86, ch. 94-218; s. 143, ch. 97-237; s. 26, ch. 97-261; s. 5, ch. 97-264; s. 19, ch. 97-273; s. 5, ch. 98-166.
Fla. Stat. § 945.6041 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 945 / Section 945.6041
945.6041 Inmate medical services.
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Emergency medical transportation services” includes, but is not limited to, services rendered by ambulances, emergency medical services vehicles, and air ambulances as those terms are defined in s. 401.23. (b) “Health care provider” means: 1. A hospital licensed under chapter 395. 2. A physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 458. 3. An osteopathic physician or physician assistant licensed under chapter 459. 4. A podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461. 5. A health maintenance organization certificated under part I of chapter 641. 6. An ambulatory surgical center licensed under chapter 395. 7. A professional association, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or other association established by the individuals set forth in subparagraphs 2., 3., and 4. for professional activity. 8. An other medical facility. a. As used in this subparagraph, the term “other medical facility” means: (I) A facility the primary purpose of which is to provide human medical diagnostic services, or a facility providing nonsurgical human medical treatment which discharges patients on the same working day that the patients are admitted; and (II) A facility that is not part of a hospital. b. The term does not include a facility existing for the primary purpose of performing terminations of pregnancy, or an office maintained by a physician or dentist for the practice of medicine.

(2) Compensation to a health care provider to provide inmate medical services may not exceed 110 percent of the Medicare allowable rate if the health care provider does not have a contract to provide services with the department or the contractor-operated correctional facility, as defined in s. 944.710, which houses the inmate. However, compensation to a health care provider may not exceed 125 percent of the Medicare allowable rate if: (a) The health care provider does not have a contract to provide services with the department or the contractor-operated correctional facility, as defined in s. 944.710, which houses the inmate; and (b) The health care provider reported a negative operating margin for the previous year to the Agency for Health Care Administration through hospital-audited financial data.

(3) Compensation to an entity to provide emergency medical transportation services for inmates may not exceed 110 percent of the Medicare allowable rate if the entity does not have a contract with the department or a contractor-operated correctional facility, as defined in s. 944.710, to provide the services.

(4) This section does not apply to charges for medical services provided at a hospital operated by the department.

History: s. 8, ch. 2009-63; s. 64, ch. 2022-138; s. 39, ch. 2024-84.
Fla. Stat. § 399.17 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 399 / Section 399.17
399.17 Certified elevator inspectors; registration.
Status: in_force

Each certified elevator inspector must annually register with the division and provide proof of completion of 8 hours of continuing education, proof of good standing, and proof of general liability insurance coverage in the minimum amounts established by the division. The registration must remain in good standing throughout the license year.

History: s. 8, ch. 2010-110.
Fla. Stat. § 7.09 — Florida Code / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 7.09
7.09 Citrus County.
Status: in_force

The boundary lines of Citrus County are as follows: Beginning at a point in the thread or center of the Withlacoochee River on the section line dividing sections twelve and thirteen, township twenty-one south, range twenty east; thence on said line west to the southwest corner of section nine, township twenty-one south, range nineteen east; thence north on said section line to township line dividing townships twenty and twenty-one south; thence west on said township line to the Gulf of America; thence north along said gulf, including all islands along said gulf coast, and including the waters of said gulf within the jurisdiction of the State of Florida, to the most southern outlet of the Withlacoochee River at its mouth, leaving out all the islands in the mouth of said river; thence easterly along the thread of said river to the point of beginning, including all the lands and islands which said river line may enclose.

History: ss. 1, 2, ch. 107, 1847; s. 1, ch. 415, 1850; s. 1, ch. 3772, 1887; RS 44; GS 42; s. 1, ch. 6245, 1911; RGS 46; CGL 48; s. 1, ch. 94-313; s. 3, ch. 2025-8.
Fla. Stat. § 1007.02 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1007 / Part I / Section 1007.02
1007.02 Students with disabilities; definition.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the term “student with a disability” means a student who is documented as having an intellectual disability; a hearing impairment, including deafness; a speech or language impairment; a visual impairment, including blindness; an emotional or behavioral disability; an orthopedic or other health impairment; an autism spectrum disorder; a traumatic brain injury; or a specific learning disability, including, but not limited to, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or developmental aphasia.

History: s. 1, ch. 2003-8; s. 7, ch. 2008-204; s. 65, ch. 2014-39.
Fla. Stat. § 680.527 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 680 / Part V / Section 680.527
680.527 Lessor’s rights to dispose of goods.
Status: in_force

(1) After a default by a lessee under the lease contract of the type described in s. 680.523(1) or (3)(a) or after the lessor refuses to deliver or takes possession of goods (s. 680.525 or s. 680.526), or, if agreed, after other default by a lessee, the lessor may dispose of the goods concerned or the undelivered balance thereof by lease, sale, or otherwise.

(2) Except as otherwise provided with respect to damages liquidated in the lease agreement (s. 680.504) or otherwise determined pursuant to agreement of the parties (ss. 671.102(2) and 680.503), if the disposition is by lease agreement substantially similar to the original lease agreement and the new lease agreement is made in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner, the lessor may recover from the lessee as damages: (a) Accrued and unpaid rent as of the date of the commencement of the term of the new lease agreement; (b) The present value, as of the same date, of the commencement of the term of the new lease agreement of the total rent for the then remaining lease term of the original lease agreement minus the present value, as of the same date, of the rent under the new lease agreement applicable to that period of the new lease term which is comparable to the then remaining term of the original lease agreement; and (c) Any incidental damages allowed under s. 680.53, less expenses saved in consequence of the lessee’s default.

(3) If the lessor’s disposition is by lease agreement that qualifies for treatment under subsection (2), the lessor may elect to proceed under subsection (2) or s. 680.528. If the lessor’s disposition is by lease contract that for any reason does not qualify for treatment under subsection (2), or is by sale or otherwise, the lessor may recover from the lessee under s. 680.528 as if the lessor had elected not to dispose of the goods.

(4) A subsequent buyer or lessee who buys or leases from the lessor in good faith for value as a result of a disposition under this section takes the goods free of the original lease contract and any rights of the original lessee even though the lessor fails to comply with one or more of the requirements of this chapter.

(5) The lessor is not accountable to the lessee for any profit made on any disposition. A lessee who has rightfully rejected or justifiably revoked acceptance shall account to the lessor for any excess over the amount of the lessee’s security interest (s. 680.508(5)).

History: s. 1, ch. 90-278; s. 43, ch. 98-11; s. 29, ch. 2007-134.
Fla. Stat. § 760.065 — Florida Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 760 / Part I / Section 760.065
760.065 Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize and honor those persons, living or dead, who have made significant contributions to this state as leaders in the struggle for equality and justice for all persons.

(2)(a) There is hereby established the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The Department of Management Services shall set aside an appropriate public area of the Capitol Building for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame and shall consult with the commission regarding the design and theme of such area. (b) Each person who is selected as a member shall have a designation placed in the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, which designation shall provide information regarding the member’s particular discipline or contribution and any vital information relating to the member.

(3)(a) The commission shall annually accept nominations for persons to be recommended as members of the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The commission shall recommend up to 10 persons from which the Governor shall select up to 3 hall-of-fame members. (b) In making recommendations pursuant to this subsection, the commission shall recommend persons who are 18 years of age or older, who were born in Florida or adopted Florida as their home state and base of operation, and who have made a significant contribution and provided exemplary leadership toward Florida’s progress and achievements in civil rights.

(4) The commission may set specific time periods for acceptance of nominations and the selection of members to coincide with the appropriate activities of the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

(5) The commission shall be responsible for costs relating to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, excluding normal costs of operations, repairs, and maintenance of the public area designated for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, which shall be the responsibility of the Department of Management Services.

History: s. 1, ch. 2010-53; s. 2, ch. 2020-153.
Fla. Stat. § 1011.86 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1011 / Part IV / Section 1011.86
1011.86 Educational leadership enhancement grants.
Status: in_force

(1) State universities and Florida College System institutions may submit proposals for educational leadership enhancement grants to the Commissioner of Education. Proposals shall be funded competitively.

(2) To be eligible for funding, proposals must create programs designed to strengthen the academic and professional coursework or executive management preparation of women and minorities.

(3) Each proposal must include specific measurable goals and objectives.

(4) The State Board of Education may adopt any rules necessary to implement the provisions of this grant program.

(5) The grant program shall be implemented to the extent funded in the General Appropriations Act.

History: s. 681, ch. 2002-387; s. 181, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 373.559 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 373 / Part V / Section 373.559
373.559 May borrow money temporarily.
Status: in_force

In order to provide for the works described by this chapter, the governing board is hereby authorized and empowered to borrow money temporarily, from time to time, for a period not to exceed 1 year at any one time, not including renewals thereof, and to issue its promissory notes therefor upon such terms and at such rates of interest as the said board may deem advisable, payable from the taxes herein levied and imposed, and the increment thereof. Any of such notes may be used in payment of amounts due, or to become due, upon contracts made or to be made by said board for carrying on the work authorized and provided for herein, and the said board may, to secure the payment of any of such notes, hypothecate bonds herein authorized to be issued, and may thereafter redeem such hypothecated bonds. Any of the notes so issued may be paid out of the proceeds of bonds authorized to be issued by this chapter.

History: s. 34, ch. 25209, 1949; s. 25, ch. 73-190.
Fla. Stat. § 414.13 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 414 / Section 414.13
414.13 Immunizations.
Status: in_force

Each applicant who has a preschool child must begin and complete appropriate childhood immunizations for the child as a condition of eligibility. At the time of application and redetermination of eligibility, the department shall advise applicants and participants of the availability of childhood immunizations through the county health department. Each participant who has a preschool child must verify compliance with the section. If a participant fails to provide such verification, the child for whom such verification is not provided shall be removed from consideration for purposes of calculating the assistance available to the family. If the child subject to this requirement is the only child in the family, participation in the program shall be terminated until verification of compliance is provided. The department shall waive this requirement if the failure to immunize the child is because of religious reasons or other good cause, as defined in rules adopted by the department.

History: s. 18, ch. 93-136; s. 17, ch. 96-175; s. 210, ch. 97-101; s. 5, ch. 2000-300.
Fla. Stat. § 718.50155 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 718 / Part V / Section 718.50155
718.50155 Service of process.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to the methods of service provided for in the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the Florida Statutes, service may be made and shall be binding upon the defendant or respondent if: (a) The division, which is acting as the petitioner or plaintiff, immediately sends a copy of the process and of the pleading by certified mail to the defendant or respondent at his or her last known address; and (b) The division files an affidavit of compliance with this section on or before the return date of the process or within the time set by the court.

(2) If any person, including any nonresident of this state, allegedly engages in conduct prohibited by this chapter, or any rule or order of the division, and has not filed a consent to service of process, and personal jurisdiction over him or her cannot otherwise be obtained in this state, the director shall be authorized to receive service of process in any noncriminal proceeding against that person or his or her successor which grows out of the conduct and which is brought by the division under this chapter or any rule or order of the division. The process shall have the same force and validity as if personally served. Notice shall be given as provided in subsection (1).

History: s. 26, ch. 67-229; s. 2, ch. 71-98; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 26, 30, 32, ch. 79-347; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 26, 33, 34, ch. 88-90; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 581, ch. 97-103; s. 37, ch. 2008-240.
Fla. Stat. § 760.21 — Florida Code / Title XLIV / Chapter 760 / Part II / Section 760.21
760.21 State policy on fair housing.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of this state to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the state.

History: s. 2, ch. 83-221.