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Fla. Stat. § 29.018 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 29 / Section 29.018
29.018 Cost sharing of due-process services; legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature to provide state-funded due-process services to the state courts system, state attorneys, public defenders, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel, and private court-appointed counsel in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. The state courts system, state attorneys, public defenders, criminal conflict and civil regional counsel, and the Justice Administrative Commission on behalf of private court-appointed counsel may enter into contractual agreements to share, on a pro rata basis, the costs associated with court reporting services, court interpreter and translation services, court experts, and all other due-process services funded by the state pursuant to this chapter. These costs shall be budgeted within the funds appropriated to each of the affected users of services.

History: s. 95, ch. 2004-265; s. 20, ch. 2005-236; s. 21, ch. 2007-62.
Fla. Stat. § 740.06 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 740 / Section 740.06
740.06 Custodian compliance and immunity.
Status: in_force

(1) Not later than 60 days after receipt of the information required under ss. 740.006-740.04, a custodian shall comply with a request under this chapter from a fiduciary or designated recipient to disclose digital assets or terminate an account. If the custodian fails to comply, the fiduciary or designated recipient may apply to the court for an order directing compliance.

(2) An order under subsection (1) directing compliance must contain a finding that compliance is not in violation of 18 U.S.C. s. 2702.

(3) A custodian may notify a user that a request for disclosure or to terminate an account was made under this chapter.

(4) A custodian may deny a request under this chapter from a fiduciary or designated recipient for disclosure of digital assets or to terminate an account if the custodian is aware of any lawful access to the account following the receipt of the fiduciary’s request.

(5) This chapter does not limit a custodian’s ability to obtain or require a fiduciary or designated recipient requesting disclosure or termination under this chapter to obtain a court order that: (a) Specifies that an account belongs to the ward or principal; (b) Specifies that there is sufficient consent from the ward or principal to support the requested disclosure; and (c) Contains a finding required by a law other than this chapter.

(6) A custodian and its officers, employees, and agents are immune from liability for an act or omission done in good faith in compliance with this chapter.

History: s. 16, ch. 2016-46.
Fla. Stat. § 90.301 — Florida Code / Title VII / Chapter 90 / Section 90.301
90.301 Presumption defined; inferences.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this chapter, a presumption is an assumption of fact which the law makes from the existence of another fact or group of facts found or otherwise established.

(2) Except for presumptions that are conclusive under the law from which they arise, a presumption is rebuttable.

(3) Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the drawing of an inference that is appropriate.

(4) Sections 90.301-90.304 are applicable only in civil actions or proceedings.

History: s. 1, ch. 76-237; s. 1, ch. 77-77; ss. 5, 22, ch. 78-361; ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-379.
Fla. Stat. § 413.40 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 413 / Part II / Section 413.40
413.40 Powers of division; independent living program.
Status: in_force

The division, in administering a program to provide independent living services to persons who have significant disabilities, shall be authorized, contingent upon available funding, to:

(1) Employ necessary personnel and consultants.

(2) Contract with any public or private entity, including centers for independent living, to provide independent living services in accordance with the state plan for independent living.

History: s. 4, ch. 59-385; s. 13, ch. 65-239; s. 318, ch. 77-147; s. 14, ch. 87-227; s. 6, ch. 88-214; s. 24, ch. 94-324; s. 6, ch. 2010-70.
Fla. Stat. § 617.0303 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.0303
617.0303 Emergency powers.
Status: in_force

(1) In anticipation of or during any emergency defined in subsection (5), the board of directors of a corporation may: (a) Modify lines of succession to accommodate the incapacity of any director, officer, employee, or agent; and (b) Relocate the principal office or designate alternative principal offices or regional offices or authorize the officers to do so.

(2) During an emergency defined in subsection (5), unless emergency bylaws provide otherwise: (a) Notice of a meeting of the board of directors need be given only to those directors whom it is practicable to reach and may be given in any practicable manner, including by publication and radio; (b) One or more officers of the corporation present at a meeting of the board of directors may be deemed to be directors for the meeting, in order of rank and within the same rank in order of seniority, as necessary to achieve a quorum; and (c) The director or directors in attendance at a meeting, or any greater number affixed by the emergency bylaws, constitute a quorum.

(3) Corporate action taken in good faith during an emergency under this section to further the ordinary affairs of the corporation: (a) Binds the corporation; and (b) May not be used to impose liability on a corporate director, officer, employee, or agent.

(4) An officer, director, or employee acting in accordance with any emergency bylaws is only liable for willful misconduct.

(5) An emergency exists for purposes of this section if a quorum of the corporation’s directors cannot readily be assembled because of some catastrophic event.

(6) To the extent not inconsistent with any emergency bylaws so adopted, the bylaws of the corporation shall remain in effect during any emergency, and upon termination of the emergency, the emergency bylaws will cease to be operative.

History: s. 25, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 98.461 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 98 / Section 98.461
98.461 Registration application, precinct register; contents.
Status: in_force

(1) A registration application, approved by the Department of State, containing the information required in s. 97.052 shall be retained by the supervisor of elections of the county of the applicant’s registration. However, the registration application may be microfilmed and such microfilm substituted for the original registration application; or, when voter registration information, including the voter’s signature, is maintained digitally or on electronic, magnetic, or optic media, such stored information may be substituted for the original registration application. Such microfilms or stored information shall be retained in the custody of the supervisor of elections of the county of the applicant’s registration. In the event the original registration applications are microfilmed or maintained digitally or on electronic or other media, such originals may be destroyed in accordance with the schedule approved by the Bureau of Archives and Records Management of the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State.

(2) A computer printout or electronic database shall be used at the polls as a precinct register. The precinct register shall contain the date of the election, the precinct number, and the following information concerning each registered elector: last name, first name, middle name or initial, and suffix; party affiliation; residence address; registration number; date of birth; sex, if provided; race, if provided; whether the voter needs assistance in voting; and such other additional information as to readily identify the elector. The precinct register shall also contain a space for the elector’s signature and a space for the initials of the witnessing clerk or inspector or an electronic device may be provided for this purpose.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-267; s. 1, ch. 86-200; s. 6, ch. 90-315; s. 36, ch. 94-224; s. 30, ch. 97-13; s. 9, ch. 98-129; s. 12, ch. 2003-415; s. 27, ch. 2005-278.
Fla. Stat. § 655.034 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 655 / Section 655.034
655.034 Injunctions.
Status: in_force

(1) If the office determines that a violation of the financial institutions codes or a violation of a formal enforcement action has occurred or is threatened or impending, the circuit court has jurisdiction to hear a complaint filed by the office and, upon proper showing, to issue an injunction restraining such violation or granting other appropriate relief. Upon proper showing, the circuit court may also issue an injunction restraining any conduct or other act in order to protect the interests of depositors, members, creditors, or stockholders of a financial institution or the interests of the public in the safety and soundness of the financial institution system in this state and the proper conduct of fiduciary functions.

(2) As used in this section, the term “formal enforcement action” means: (a) With respect to a financial institution, a supervisory action subject to enforcement pursuant to s. 655.033, s. 655.037, or s. 655.041 which directs the financial institution to take corrective action to address violations of law or safety and soundness deficiencies. (b) With respect to a person or entity that is not a financial institution, an order issued by the office pursuant the financial institutions codes which is directed to such person or entity.

History: s. 1, ch. 82-214; s. 1, ch. 85-65; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 16, ch. 92-303; s. 1709, ch. 2003-261; s. 4, ch. 2014-91.
Fla. Stat. § 483.812 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 483 / Part I / Section 483.812
483.812 Public health laboratory scientists; licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) Applicants at the director level in the category of public health shall qualify under s. 483.824.

(2) Applicants at the supervisor level in the category of public health who are certified by the National Registry in Clinical Chemistry or the American Society for Microbiology, licensed as a technologist, and have 5 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience may qualify by passing the state-administered supervision and administration examination.

(3)(a) A technologist applicant for licensure in the category of public health microbiology, with a baccalaureate degree in one of the biological sciences from an accredited institution, may use the American Society for Microbiology or the National Registry in Microbiology Certification in Public Health Microbiology to qualify for a technologist license in public health microbiology. Such a technologist may work in a public health microbiology laboratory. (b) A technologist applicant for licensure in the category of public health chemistry, with a baccalaureate degree in one of the chemical, biological, or physical sciences from an accredited institution, may use the National Registry of Clinical Chemistry Certification to qualify for a technologist license in public health chemistry. Such a technologist may work in a public health chemistry laboratory. (c) A technician applicant for licensure in the category of public health, with a baccalaureate degree in one of the chemical or biological sciences from an accredited institution, may obtain a 2-year conditional public health technician license, which may be renewed once. Such a technician may perform testing only under the direct supervision of a licensed pathologist, director, supervisor, or technologist.

(4) A person licensed by the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel may work in a public health laboratory at the appropriate level and specialty.

History: s. 166, ch. 97-264; s. 148, ch. 99-397.
Fla. Stat. § 551.118 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 551 / Section 551.118
551.118 Compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program.
Status: in_force

(1) The slot machine licensee shall offer training to employees on responsible gaming and shall work with a compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program to recognize problem gaming situations and to implement responsible gaming programs and practices.

1 (2)(a) The commission shall, subject to competitive bidding, contract for provision of services related to the prevention of compulsive and addictive gambling. The contract shall provide for an advertising program to encourage responsible gaming practices and to publicize a gambling telephone help line. Such advertisements must be made both publicly and inside the designated slot machine gaming areas of the licensee’s facilities. The terms of any contract for the provision of such services shall include accountability standards that must be met by any private provider. The failure of any private provider to meet any material terms of the contract, including the accountability standards, shall constitute a breach of contract or grounds for nonrenewal. The commission may consult with the Department of the Lottery in the development of the program and the development and analysis of any procurement for contractual services for the compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program. (b) For the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the commission’s contract for the provision of services related to the prevention of compulsive and addictive gambling shall be for 1 year. This paragraph expires July 1, 2026.

(3) The compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program shall be funded from an annual nonrefundable regulatory fee of $250,000 paid by the licensee to the commission.

History: s. 1, ch. 2005-362; s. 59, ch. 2022-7; s. 125, ch. 2025-199.
Fla. Stat. § 11.021 — Florida Code / Title III / Chapter 11 / Section 11.021
11.021 Evidence of publication of notice.
Status: in_force

The evidence that such notice has been published shall be established in the Legislature before such bill shall be passed, and such evidence shall be filed or preserved with the bill in the Department of State in such manner as the Legislature shall provide.

History: Former s. 21, Art. III of the State Constitution of 1885, as amended; converted to statutory law by s. 10, Art. XII of the State Constitution as revised in 1968; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 96-318.
Fla. Stat. § 744.422 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 744 / Part VI / Section 744.422
744.422 Petition for support for a dependent adult child.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to s. 61.1255, a guardian may petition the court for the authority to bring a civil suit in circuit court to establish periodic payments from either or both parents of the dependent adult child for the support, care, maintenance, education, and any other needs of a dependent adult child if not otherwise provided for in the guardianship plan. The amount of support is determined pursuant to s. 61.31. This section may not be construed to confer any obligation or duty for a guardian to pursue support on behalf of a dependent adult child.

History: s. 9, ch. 2023-213.
Fla. Stat. § 874.04 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 874 / Section 874.04
874.04 Gang-related offenses; enhanced penalties.
Status: in_force

Upon a finding by the factfinder that the defendant committed the charged offense for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering the interests of a criminal gang, the penalty for any felony or misdemeanor, or any delinquent act or violation of law which would be a felony or misdemeanor if committed by an adult, may be enhanced. Penalty enhancement affects the applicable statutory maximum penalty only. Each of the findings required as a basis for such sentence shall be found beyond a reasonable doubt. The enhancement will be as follows:

(1)(a) A misdemeanor of the second degree may be punished as if it were a misdemeanor of the first degree. (b) A misdemeanor of the first degree may be punished as if it were a felony of the third degree. For purposes of sentencing under chapter 921 and determining incentive gain-time eligibility under chapter 944, such offense is ranked in level 1 of the offense severity ranking chart. The criminal gang multiplier in s. 921.0024 does not apply to misdemeanors enhanced under this paragraph.

(2)(a) A felony of the third degree may be punished as if it were a felony of the second degree. (b) A felony of the second degree may be punished as if it were a felony of the first degree. (c) A felony of the first degree may be punished as if it were a life felony. For purposes of sentencing under chapter 921 and determining incentive gain-time eligibility under chapter 944, such felony offense is ranked as provided in s. 921.0022 or s. 921.0023, and without regard to the penalty enhancement in this subsection.

History: s. 1, ch. 90-207; s. 76, ch. 94-209; s. 23, ch. 95-184; s. 37, ch. 96-388; s. 21, ch. 97-194; s. 1, ch. 2001-126; s. 8, ch. 2008-238.
Fla. Stat. § 768.11 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part I / Section 768.11
768.11 Pits and holes; measure of damages.
Status: in_force

Any company or individual who may leave open pits or other holes contrary to the provisions of s. 768.10 shall be liable in damages to any person injured thereby in an amount double the actual damages sustained, which may be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

History: s. 2, ch. 4051, 1891; GS 3153; RGS 4970; CGL 7057.
Fla. Stat. § 113.07 — Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 113 / Section 113.07
113.07 Bond by surety company; when required.
Status: in_force

(1) When public officials, not honorary, either state, county or district, are required to post fidelity or performance bonds, such bonds must be written by surety companies authorized by law to do business in the state.

(2) The provisions of this law do not apply to deputy sheriffs, notaries public, or special process servers appointed to serve process under the provisions of s. 48.021.

(3) The cost of the premium on such bond must be paid out of the General Revenue Fund of the state or out of the county or out of the various districts, depending upon the class in which such officer belongs. If any excess premium over the base premium rate is charged in the procurement of the bonds, such excess premium must be paid by the individual officer or official.

History: ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, ch. 20523, 1941; s. 2, ch. 76-263; s. 18, ch. 98-34.
Fla. Stat. § 61.532 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part II / Section 61.532
61.532 Service of petition and order.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in s. 61.534, the petition and order must be served by any method authorized by the laws of this state upon the respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child.

History: s. 5, ch. 2002-65.
Fla. Stat. § 944.0611 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 944 / Section 944.0611
944.0611 Department employees; personal vehicle damage claims.
Status: in_force

Employees of the Department of Corrections who are required to use their personal vehicles in the performance of their duty may file claims for damages made to their personal vehicles while on official state business. Such claims for reimbursement may be filed with the department at its office in accordance with rules adopted by the department. Such claims shall be limited to an amount for repairs at the insurance deductible amount. The department shall make or cause to be made such investigations as it considers necessary in respect to such claims.

History: s. 14, ch. 95-283.
Fla. Stat. § 509.402 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 509 / Part I / Section 509.402
509.402 Operator’s right to recover premises.
Status: in_force

If the guest of a public lodging establishment vacates the premises without notice to the operator and the operator reasonably believes the guest does not intend to satisfy the outstanding account, the operator may recover the premises. Upon recovery of the premises, the operator shall make an itemized inventory of any property belonging to the guest and store such property until a settlement or a final court judgment is obtained on the guest’s outstanding account. Such inventory shall be conducted by the operator and at least one other person who is not an agent of the operator.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-249; ss. 28, 39, 42, ch. 79-240; ss. 3, 4, ch. 81-161; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 36, 51, 52, ch. 90-339; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 43.43 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 43 / Section 43.43
43.43 Terms of courts.
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court may establish terms of court for the Supreme Court, the district courts of appeal, and the circuit courts; may authorize district courts of appeal and circuit courts to establish their own terms of court; or may dispense with terms of court.

History: s. 9, ch. 2013-25.
Fla. Stat. § 379.33 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 379 / Part V / Section 379.33
379.33 Enforcement of commission rules.
Status: in_force

Rules of the commission shall be enforced by any law enforcement officer certified pursuant to s. 943.13.

History: ss. 2, 5, ch. 83-134; ss. 3, 17, ch. 85-234; ss. 16, 17, 18, ch. 93-213; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 94-247; s. 8, ch. 98-203; s. 96, ch. 99-245; s. 3, ch. 2006-304; s. 113, ch. 2008-247; s. 7, ch. 2016-107.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.042 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1006 / Part I / Section 1006.042
1006.042 AMIkids, Inc., program.
Status: in_force

As authorized by and consistent with funding appropriated in the General Appropriations Act, the AMIkids, Inc., program is created to provide alternatives to institutionalization or commitment for young men and women by providing services, including, but not limited to, education, behavior modification, skills development, mental health, workforce development, family functioning, and advocacy.

History: s. 17, ch. 2024-230.
Fla. Stat. § 627.416 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part II / Section 627.416
627.416 Execution of policies.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as set forth in subsection (4), an insurance policy shall be executed in the name of and on behalf of the insurer by its officer, attorney in fact, employee, or representative duly authorized by the insurer.

(2) A facsimile signature of any such executing individual may be used in lieu of an original signature.

(3) No insurance contract which is otherwise valid shall be rendered invalid by reason of the apparent execution thereof on behalf of the insurer by the imprinted facsimile signature of an individual not authorized so to execute as of the date of the policy.

(4) An insurer may elect to issue an insurance policy that is not executed by an officer, attorney in fact, employee, or representative, provided that such policy may not be rendered invalid by reason of the lack of execution thereof.

History: s. 465, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 369, 377, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318; s. 6, ch. 2018-131.
Fla. Stat. § 462.08 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 462 / Section 462.08
462.08 Renewal of license to practice naturopathy.
Status: in_force

Each licenseholder shall biennially renew her or his license to practice naturopathy. The applicant must furnish to the department such evidence as it requires of the applicant’s compliance with s. 462.18, relating to educational requirements. The biennial renewal fee, the amount of which shall be determined by the department but which may not exceed $1,000, must be paid at the time the application for renewal of the license is filed.

History: s. 9, ch. 12286, 1927; CGL 3477; s. 3, ch. 21707, 1943; s. 1, ch. 63-374; s. 1, ch. 73-352; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 3, ch. 78-139; ss. 13, 15, 18, 25, 30, 34, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 24, ch. 83-329; ss. 3, 12, 13, ch. 85-303; s. 33, ch. 89-162; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 171, ch. 94-119; s. 225, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 125.80 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 125 / Part IV / Section 125.80
125.80 Short title.
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Optional County Charter Law.”

History: s. 2, ch. 74-193.