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Fla. Stat. § 1009.533 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1009 / Part III / Section 1009.533
1009.533 Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program; eligible postsecondary education institutions.
Status: in_force

A student is eligible for an award or the renewal of an award from the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program if the student meets the requirements for the program as described in this act and is enrolled in a postsecondary education institution that meets the description in any one of the following subsections:

(1) A Florida public university, Florida College System institution, or career center.

(2) An independent Florida college or university that is accredited by an accrediting association whose standards are comparable to the minimum standards required to operate an institution at that level in Florida, as determined by rules of the Commission for Independent Education, and which has operated in the state for at least 3 years.

(3) An independent Florida postsecondary education institution that is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education and that: (a) Is authorized to grant degrees; (b) Shows evidence of sound financial condition; and (c) Has operated in the state for at least 3 years without having its approval, accreditation, or license placed on probation.

(4) A Florida independent postsecondary education institution that offers a nursing diploma approved by the Board of Nursing.

(5) A Florida independent postsecondary education institution that is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education and which: (a) Is authorized to award certificates, diplomas, or credentials other than degrees; (b) Has a program completion and placement rate of at least the rate required by the current Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, or the Department of Education for an institution at its level; and (c) Shows evidence of sound financial condition; and either: 1. Is accredited at the institutional level by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and has operated in the state for at least 3 years during which there has been no complaint for which probable cause has been found; or 2. Has operated in Florida for 5 years during which there has been no complaint for which probable cause has been found.

History: s. 425, ch. 2002-387; s. 121, ch. 2004-357; s. 132, ch. 2011-5.
Fla. Stat. § 658.41 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 658 / Section 658.41
658.41 Merger; resulting state or national bank.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon filing of an application with the office by the constituent banks or trust companies, and upon approval by the office, banks and state trust companies may be merged with a resulting state bank or state trust company, as prescribed in this code, except that the action by a constituent national bank shall be taken in the manner prescribed by, and shall be subject to, any limitations or requirements imposed by any law of the United States applicable thereto, which shall also govern the rights of its dissenting shareholders; and the terms and provisions of the plan of merger and merger agreement required by s. 658.42, as they relate to a constituent national bank, shall conform with such federal laws. The application shall be accompanied by a plan of merger and merger agreement as provided in s. 658.42.

(2) The laws of this state do not restrict the right of a state bank or state trust company to merge with a resulting national bank or out-of-state bank. In such case the action to be taken by a constituent state bank or state trust company, and its rights and liabilities and those of its shareholders, are the same as those prescribed for constituent national banks at the time of the action by the applicable federal law and not the law of this state.

History: s. 4, ch. 28016, 1953; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 31, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 91-307; s. 1, ch. 92-303; s. 1786, ch. 2003-261; s. 27, ch. 2011-194.
Fla. Stat. § 663.06 — Florida Code / Title XXXVIII / Chapter 663 / Part I / Section 663.06
663.06 Licenses; permissible activities.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) An international banking corporation licensed to operate an office in this state may engage in the business authorized by this part at the office specified in such license for an indefinite period. (b) An international banking corporation may operate more than one licensed office, each at a different place of business, provided that each office is separately licensed. (c) A license is not transferable or assignable. However, the location of a licensed office may be changed after notification of the office. (d) Every such license must be, at all times, conspicuously displayed in the place of business specified therein.

(2) An international banking corporation which proposes to terminate the operations of a licensed office in this state shall surrender the license to the office and comply with such procedures as the commission may prescribe by rule.

(3) The license for any international banking corporation office in this state may be suspended or revoked by the office, with or without examination, upon its determination that the international banking corporation or the licensed office does not meet all requirements for original licensing. Additionally, the office shall revoke the license of any licensed office that the office determines has been inactive for 6 months or longer. The commission may by rule prescribe additional conditions or standards under which the license of an international bank agency, international branch, international representative office, or international administrative office may be suspended or revoked.

(4) In the event any such license is surrendered by the international banking corporation or is suspended or revoked by the office, all rights and privileges of the international banking corporation to transact the business thus licensed shall cease. The commission shall, by rule, prescribe procedures for the surrender of a license and for the orderly cessation of business by an international banking corporation in a manner which is not harmful to the interests of its customers or of the public.

(5) In addition to the activities in which it is expressly permitted to engage: (a) An international branch may engage in any activities permissible for an international bank agency. (b) An international bank agency may engage in any activities permissible for an international administrative office. (c) An international administrative office may engage in any activities permissible for an international representative office.

History: s. 1, ch. 77-157; s. 1, ch. 79-145; ss. 87, 151, 152, ch. 80-260; ss. 3, 4, ch. 81-156; s. 466, ch. 81-259; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 24, 46, ch. 82-214; s. 6, ch. 83-129; s. 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 42, 58, ch. 85-82; s. 35, ch. 88-201; s. 16, ch. 91-110; s. 1, ch. 91-307; ss. 1, 156, ch. 92-303; s. 13, ch. 97-30; s. 1819, ch. 2003-261; s. 7, ch. 2010-9; s. 10, ch. 2017-83.
Fla. Stat. § 288.1167 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 288 / Part I / Section 288.1167
288.1167 Sports franchise contract provisions for food and beverage concession and contract awards to minority business enterprises.
Status: in_force

Any applicant who receives funding pursuant to the provisions of s. 212.20 must demonstrate that:

(1) Funds and facilities with respect to food and beverage and related concessions shall be awarded to minority business enterprises as defined in s. 288.703 on the same terms and conditions as the general food and beverage concessionaire and in accordance with the minority business enterprise procurement goals set forth in s. 287.09451;

(2) At least 15 percent of a company contracted to manage a professional sports franchise facility or a spring training franchise facility is owned by minority business enterprises or by a minority person as those terms are defined in s. 288.703; or

(3) At least 15 percent of all operational service contracts with a professional sports franchise facility or a spring training franchise facility are awarded to minority business enterprises or to a minority person as those terms are defined in s. 288.703.

History: s. 10, ch. 88-226; s. 13, ch. 91-162; s. 4, ch. 91-274; s. 20, ch. 94-322; s. 61, ch. 2001-61.
Fla. Stat. § 14.2016 — Florida Code / Title IV / Chapter 14 / Section 14.2016
14.2016 Division of Emergency Management.
Status: in_force

(1) The Division of Emergency Management is established within the Executive Office of the Governor. The division shall be a separate budget entity, as provided in the General Appropriations Act and shall prepare and submit a budget request in accordance with chapter 216. The division shall be responsible for all professional, technical, and administrative support functions necessary to carry out its responsibilities under part I of chapter 252. The director of the division shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall be the head of the division for all purposes. The division shall administer programs to rapidly apply all available aid to communities stricken by an emergency as defined in s. 252.34 and, for this purpose, shall provide liaison with federal agencies and other public and private agencies.

(2) The State Watch Office is established within the Division of Emergency Management. (a) The primary purpose of the office is to record, analyze, and share information with federal, state, and county entities for appropriate response to emergencies. (b) The office is not a dispatch center, but a clearinghouse of information to be shared with other governmental entities that can independently act within their own authority and protocols.

History: s. 11, ch. 2011-142; s. 5, ch. 2017-95.
Fla. Stat. § 943.04352 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 943 / Section 943.04352
943.04352 Search of registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders required when placement on misdemeanor probation.
Status: in_force

When the court places a defendant on misdemeanor probation pursuant to ss. 948.01 and 948.15, the public or private entity providing probation services must conduct a search of the probationer’s name or other identifying information against the registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement under s. 943.043. The probation services provider may conduct the search using the Internet site maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement. Also, a national search must be conducted through the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website maintained by the United States Department of Justice.

History: s. 10, ch. 2005-28; s. 5, ch. 2010-92.
Fla. Stat. § 481.323 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 481 / Part II / Section 481.323
481.323 Prohibitions; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may not knowingly: (a) Practice landscape architecture unless the person is a holder of a valid license issued under this part; (b) Use the name or title “landscape architect,” “landscape architecture,” “landscape architectural,” “landscape engineering,” “L.A.,” or words to that effect, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he or she is a landscape architect when he or she is not then the holder of a valid license issued pursuant to this part; (c) Present as his or her own the license of another; (d) Give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof; (e) Use or attempt to use a landscape architect license that has been suspended, revoked, or placed on inactive or delinquent status; (f) Employ unlicensed persons to practice landscape architecture; (g) Aid and abet an unauthorized person in the practice of landscape architecture; or (h) Conceal information relative to violations of this part.

(2) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: ss. 14, 18, ch. 79-407; s. 2, ch. 80-218; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 62, 66, ch. 80-406; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 13, 18, 19, ch. 88-347; s. 112, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 240, ch. 94-119; s. 424, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 461.012 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 461 / Section 461.012
461.012 Violations and penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084: (a) Practicing or attempting to practice podiatric medicine without an active license or with a license fraudulently obtained. (b) Advertising podiatric services without an active license obtained pursuant to this chapter or with a license fraudulently obtained. (c) Using or attempting to use a license to practice podiatric medicine which has been suspended or revoked.

(2) Each of the following acts constitutes a violation of this chapter and is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083: (a) Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing any podiatric medicine diploma, license, or record of registration or aiding or abetting in the same. (b) Making any willfully false oath or affirmation whenever an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter. (c) Using the name or title “Podiatrist,” “Doctor of Podiatry,” or “Doctor of Podiatric Medicine” or using the phrase “foot clinic,” “foot doctor,” “quiropedista,” or any other name, title, or phrase which would lead the public to believe that such person is engaging in the practice of podiatric medicine unless such person is licensed as a podiatric physician in this state. (d) Knowingly concealing any information relative to violations of this chapter.

History: ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-229; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 9, 12, 13, ch. 86-71; s. 88, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 96-222; s. 204, ch. 98-166; s. 51, ch. 2000-318.
Fla. Stat. § 61.044 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 61 / Part I / Section 61.044
61.044 Certain existing defenses abolished.
Status: in_force

The defenses to divorce and legal separation of condonation, collusion, recrimination, and laches are abolished.

History: s. 6, ch. 71-241.
Fla. Stat. § 823.145 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 823 / Section 823.145
823.145 Disposal by open burning of certain materials used in agricultural operations.
Status: in_force

Polyethylene agricultural plastic; damaged, nonsalvageable, untreated wood pallets; and packing material that cannot be feasibly recycled, which are used in connection with agricultural operations related to the growing, harvesting, or maintenance of crops, may be disposed of by open burning provided that no public nuisance or any condition adversely affecting the environment or the public health is created thereby and that state or federal national ambient air quality standards are not violated.

History: s. 2, ch. 87-337; ss. 8, 9, ch. 2011-7; HJR 7103, 2011 Regular Session.
Fla. Stat. § 464.205 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 464 / Part II / Section 464.205
464.205 Availability of disciplinary records and proceedings.
Status: in_force

Pursuant to s. 456.073, any complaint or record maintained by the department pursuant to the discipline of a certified nursing assistant and any proceeding held by the board to discipline a certified nursing assistant shall remain open and available to the public.

History: s. 204, ch. 99-397; s. 166, ch. 2000-160; s. 79, ch. 2000-318.
Fla. Stat. § 672.306 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part III / Section 672.306
672.306 Output, requirements, and exclusive dealings.
Status: in_force

(1) A term which measures the quantity by the output of the seller or the requirements of the buyer means such actual output or requirements as may occur in good faith, except that no quantity unreasonably disproportionate to any stated estimate or in the absence of a stated estimate to any normal or otherwise comparable prior output or requirements may be tendered or demanded.

(2) A lawful agreement by either the seller or the buyer for exclusive dealing in the kind of goods concerned imposes unless otherwise agreed an obligation by the seller to use best efforts to supply the goods and by the buyer to use best efforts to promote their sale.

History: s. 1, ch. 65-254.
Fla. Stat. § 494.0014 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 494 / Part I / Section 494.0014
494.0014 Cease and desist orders; refund orders.
Status: in_force

(1) The office may issue and serve upon any person an order to cease and desist and to take corrective action if it has reason to believe the person is violating, has violated, or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, any rule or order issued under this chapter, or any written agreement between the person and the office. All procedural matters relating to issuance and enforcement of such order are governed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

(2) The office may order the refund of any fee directly or indirectly assessed and charged on a mortgage loan transaction which is unauthorized or exceeds the maximum fee specifically authorized in this chapter, or any amount collected for the payment of third-party fees which exceeds the cost of the service provided.

History: ss. 5, 50, ch. 91-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 518, ch. 2003-261; s. 2, ch. 2007-182; s. 6, ch. 2009-241.
Fla. Stat. § 250.46 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 250 / Part I / Section 250.46
250.46 Salaried employees not entitled to additional pay.
Status: in_force

Officers and enlisted personnel of the Florida National Guard employed by the Department of Military Affairs, who receive monthly salaries from the state for military duties, are not entitled to any other pay from the state for military service of any character. However, this section does not prohibit any officer or enlisted person from receiving pay from the United States for participation in maneuvers, camps, field service, or other service or duty.

History: s. 15, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2027; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 9, ch. 91-139; s. 30, ch. 99-13; s. 42, ch. 2003-68.
Fla. Stat. § 130.24 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 130 / Section 130.24
130.24 Obligations valid when signed by officers who retire before delivery.
Status: in_force

All bonds, notes, coupons or other obligations, signed by the duly authorized officers of any county, municipality, political subdivision or any public body, board or agency of the state, shall be valid and binding obligations, although before the date of delivery, the persons signing such bonds, notes, coupons or other obligations shall have ceased to be officers of the county, municipality, political subdivision, public body, board or agency issuing the same.

History: s. 1, ch. 8552, 1921; CGL 2354.
Fla. Stat. § 627.6525 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VII / Section 627.6525
627.6525 Short-term health insurance.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this part, the term “short-term health insurance” means a group, blanket, or franchise policy of health insurance coverage provided by an issuer with an expiration date specified in the contract that is less than 12 months after the original effective date of the contract and, taking into account renewals or extensions, has a duration not to exceed 36 months in total.

(2) All contracts for short-term health insurance entered into by an issuer and a party seeking coverage shall include the following disclosure: “This coverage is not required to comply with certain federal market requirements for health insurance, principally those contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Be sure to check your policy carefully to make sure you are aware of any exclusions or limitations regarding coverage of preexisting conditions or health benefits (such as hospitalization, emergency services, maternity care, preventive care, prescription drugs, and mental health and substance use disorder services). Your policy might also have lifetime and/or annual dollar limits on health benefits. If this coverage expires or you lose eligibility for this coverage, you might have to wait until an open enrollment period to get other health insurance coverage.”

History: s. 6, ch. 2019-129.
Fla. Stat. § 631.221 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 631 / Part I / Section 631.221
631.221 Deposit of moneys collected.
Status: in_force

The moneys collected by the department in a proceeding under this chapter shall be deposited in a qualified public depository as defined in s. 280.02, which depository with regards to such funds shall conform to and be bound by all the provisions of chapter 280, or invested with the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to chapter 18. For the purpose of accounting for the assets and transactions of the estate, the receiver shall use such accounting books, records, and systems as the court directs after it hears and considers the recommendations of the receiver.

History: s. 738, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 809(1st), ch. 82-243; s. 17, ch. 83-38; s. 90, ch. 89-360; ss. 92, 187, 188, ch. 91-108; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1347, ch. 2003-261; s. 99, ch. 2024-140.
Fla. Stat. § 2.01 — Florida Code / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 2.01
2.01 Common law and certain statutes declared in force.
Status: in_force

The common and statute laws of England which are of a general and not a local nature, with the exception hereinafter mentioned, down to the 4th day of July, 1776, are declared to be of force in this state; provided, the said statutes and common law be not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States and the acts of the Legislature of this state.

History: s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; RS 59; GS 59; RGS 71; CGL 87.
Fla. Stat. § 877.155 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 877 / Section 877.155
877.155 Report of initial treatment of burn injuries; penalty for failure to report.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who initially treats or is requested to treat a person with second-degree or third-degree burn injuries affecting 10 percent or more of the surface area of his or her body shall immediately report such treatment to the local sheriff’s department if the treating person determines that the burns were caused by a flammable substance and if the treating person suspects the injury is a result of violence or unlawful activity. The report shall state the name and address of the injured person and the extent of his or her injuries. This section does not apply to burn injuries received by a member of the armed forces, or by a governmental employee, engaged in the performance of his or her duties.

(2) Any person who willfully fails to make the report required by subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 1, ch. 87-219; s. 221, ch. 91-224; s. 1431, ch. 97-102.