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Fla. Stat. § 159.09 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part I / Section 159.09
159.09 Trust agreement.
Status: in_force

In the discretion of the governing body, each or any issue of such bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the unit and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or outside the state. Such trust agreement may pledge or assign the revenues to be received, but shall not convey or mortgage any project or any part thereof. Either the ordinance or resolution providing for the issuance of revenue bonds or such trust agreement may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the unit and the governing body thereof in relation to the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, operation, repair, and insurance of the project, and the custody, safeguarding, and application of all moneys. It shall be lawful for any bank or trust company incorporated under the laws of this state, or any other state or territory of the United States, that has a branch or principal place of business in this state as defined in s. 658.12, to act as such depository and to furnish such indemnifying bonds or to pledge such securities as may be required by the governing body. Such ordinance or resolution or such trust agreement may set forth the rights and remedies of the bondholders and of the trustee, if any, and may restrict the individual right of action by bondholders as is customary in trust agreements or trust indentures securing bonds or debentures of corporations. In addition to the foregoing, such ordinance or resolution or such trust agreement may contain such other provisions as the governing body may deem reasonable and proper for the security of bondholders. Except as in this part otherwise provided, the governing body may provide, by ordinance or resolution or by such trust agreement, for the payment of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds and the revenues of the project to such officer, board or depository as it may determine for the custody thereof, and for the method of disbursement thereof, with such safeguards and restrictions as it may determine. All expenses incurred in carrying out such trust agreement may be treated as a part of the cost of operation of the project affected by such trust agreement.

History: s. 9, ch. 28045, 1953; s. 6, ch. 98-409.
Fla. Stat. § 159.8051 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part VI / Section 159.8051
159.8051 Procedures for requesting state volume limitation; requirements; prohibitions.
Status: in_force

(1) Before the issuance of any private activity bond by or on behalf of any issuer, such issuer shall request and obtain an allocation of a portion of the state volume limitation from the division through the issuance of a confirmation, except for private activity bonds issued by the corporation pursuant to s. 159.8062(2)(b) from the initial allocation of state volume limitation made by s. 159.8041(2)(b). Such request must be made through a notice of intent to issue containing the information required in this section timely filed with the division in accordance with s. 159.814 by or on behalf of the issuer requesting the confirmation. Any notice of intent to issue that does not conform to this section is not eligible to receive a confirmation and must be rejected.

(2) Each notice of intent to issue must include the following information: (a) The name of the issuer requesting the allocation. (b) The name and contact information of the person submitting the notice of intent to issue. (c) The amount of state volume limitation requested. (d) A description of the project and the type of qualified bond, as such term is defined in s. 141(e) of the Code, including the type of exempt facility, as described in s. 142(a) of the Code, if applicable, which will be issued to finance the project. (e) The county or counties in which the project will be located. (f) The pool from which the allocation is requested. (g) The governmental unit that provided any required TEFRA approval, and a certification that, if required, TEFRA approval has been obtained. A notice of intent to issue may not be filed until any required TEFRA approval has been obtained. (h) The fee required by s. 159.811. (i) An opinion or statement of counsel that the project to be financed may be financed with private activity bonds and that an allocation of state volume limitation is required to issue such bonds.

(3) A separate notice of intent to issue must be filed for each proposed issuance of private activity bonds. A notice of intent to issue may not request an allocation of state volume limitation for more than one project or more than one purpose. An issuer may not request an allocation of state volume limitation from multiple pools in a single notice of intent to issue.

History: s. 7, ch. 2024-220.
Fla. Stat. § 159.616 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 159 / Part IV / Section 159.616
159.616 Actions to contest validity of bonds.
Status: in_force

An action or proceeding to contest the validity of any bond issued under this act, other than a proceeding pursuant to s. 159.615, must be commenced within 30 days after notification in a newspaper of general circulation within the area of the passage by the housing finance authority of the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bond.

History: s. 16, ch. 78-89.
Fla. Stat. § 282.708 — Florida Code / Title XIX / Chapter 282 / Part III / Section 282.708
282.708 Emergency assumption of control.
Status: in_force

In the event of an emergency, the Governor may direct emergency management assumption of control over all or part of the state communications system.

History: s. 22, ch. 69-106; s. 37, ch. 83-334; s. 23, ch. 2009-80.
Fla. Stat. § 1001.37 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1001 / Part II / Section 1001.37
1001.37 District school board members shall qualify.
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the duties of office after being elected, or, if appointed, within 10 days after receiving notice of appointment, each member of the district school board shall take the prescribed oath of office.

History: s. 47, ch. 2002-387.
Fla. Stat. § 220.803 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part IX / Section 220.803
220.803 Penalties; failure to pay tax.
Status: in_force

(1) If any part of a deficiency is due to negligence or intentional disregard of rules and regulations prescribed by or under this chapter, but without intent to defraud, there shall be added to the tax as a penalty an amount equal to 10 percent of the deficiency.

(2) If any part of a deficiency is due to fraud, there shall be added to the tax as a penalty, in lieu of the penalty under subsection (1), an amount equal to 100 percent of the deficiency.

(3) For purposes of this section, the amount shown as tax by the taxpayer upon a return shall be taken into account in determining the amount of the deficiency only if such return was filed on or before the last day prescribed by law for the filing of such return, including any extensions of the time for such filing.

History: s. 19, ch. 71-359; s. 63, ch. 91-112; s. 30, ch. 92-320.
Fla. Stat. § 768.77 — Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part II / Section 768.77
768.77 Itemized verdict.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), in any action to which this part applies in which the trier of fact determines that liability exists on the part of the defendant, the trier of fact shall, as a part of the verdict, itemize the amounts to be awarded to the claimant into the following categories of damages: (a) Amounts intended to compensate the claimant for economic losses; (b) Amounts intended to compensate the claimant for noneconomic losses; and (c) Amounts awarded to the claimant for punitive damages, if applicable.

(2) In any action for damages based on personal injury or wrongful death arising out of medical malpractice, whether in tort or contract, to which this part applies in which the trier of fact determines that liability exists on the part of the defendant, the trier of fact shall, as a part of the verdict, itemize the amounts to be awarded to the claimant into the following categories of damages: (a) Amounts intended to compensate the claimant for: 1. Past economic losses; and 2. Future economic losses, not reduced to present value, and the number of years or part thereof which the award is intended to cover; (b) Amounts intended to compensate the claimant for: 1. Past noneconomic losses; and 2. Future noneconomic losses and the number of years or part thereof which the award is intended to cover; and (c) Amounts awarded to the claimant for punitive damages, if applicable.

History: s. 56, ch. 86-160; s. 7, ch. 99-225; s. 68, ch. 2003-416.
Fla. Stat. § 464.0096 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 464 / Part I / Section 464.0096
464.0096 Nurse Licensure Compact; public records and meetings exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) A nurse’s personal identifying information, other than the nurse’s name, licensure status, or licensure number, obtained from the coordinated licensure information system, as defined in s. 464.0095, and held by the department or the board is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution unless the state that originally reported the information to the coordinated licensure information system authorizes the disclosure of such information by law. Under such circumstances, the information may only be disclosed to the extent permitted by the reporting state’s law.

(2)(a) A meeting or portion of a meeting of the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators established under s. 464.0095 at which matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or state statute are discussed is exempt from s. 286.011 and s. 24(b), Art. I of the State Constitution. (b) Recordings, minutes, and records generated during an exempt meeting are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution.

History: s. 1, ch. 2016-97; s. 1, ch. 2021-114.
Fla. Stat. § 798.01 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 798 / Section 798.01
798.01 Living in open adultery.
Status: in_force

Whoever lives in an open state of adultery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Where either of the parties living in an open state of adultery is married, both parties so living shall be deemed to be guilty of the offense provided for in this section.

History: s. 1, ch. 1986, 1874; RS 2595; GS 3518; RGS 5406; CGL 7549; s. 772, ch. 71-136.
Fla. Stat. § 686.601 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 686 / Section 686.601
686.601 Legislative finding and intent; construction.
Status: in_force

(1) The Legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of outdoor power equipment in this state vitally affects the general economy of the state, the public interest, the public safety, the ecology of this state, and the public welfare and that, in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate the conduct of outdoor power equipment manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and dealers and their representatives doing business in this state in order to prevent fraud, unfair business practices, unfair methods of competition, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens.

(2) In order to promote the intention and policies announced in this section, the provisions of ss. 686.601-686.614 shall be liberally construed.

History: s. 1, ch. 97-275.
Fla. Stat. § 743.07 — Florida Code / Title XLIII / Chapter 743 / Section 743.07
743.07 Rights, privileges, and obligations of persons 18 years of age or older.
Status: in_force

(1) The disability of nonage is hereby removed for all persons in this state who are 18 years of age or older, and they shall enjoy and suffer the rights, privileges, and obligations of all persons 21 years of age or older except as otherwise excluded by the State Constitution immediately preceding the effective date of this section and except as otherwise provided in the Beverage Law.

(2) This section shall not prohibit any court of competent jurisdiction from requiring support for a dependent person beyond the age of 18 years when such dependency is because of a mental or physical incapacity which began prior to such person reaching majority or if the person is dependent in fact, is between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

(3) This section shall operate prospectively and not retrospectively, and shall not affect the rights and obligations existing prior to July 1, 1973.

History: ss. 2, 3, ch. 73-21; s. 5, ch. 80-74; s. 22, ch. 88-176; s. 8, ch. 91-246; s. 84, ch. 99-3.
Fla. Stat. § 542.336 — Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 542 / Part I / Section 542.336
542.336 Invalid restrictive covenants.
Status: in_force

A restrictive covenant entered into with a physician who is licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 and who practices a medical specialty in a county wherein one entity employs or contracts with, either directly or through related or affiliated entities, all physicians who practice such specialty in that county is not supported by a legitimate business interest. The Legislature finds that such covenants restrict patient access to physicians, increase costs, and are void and unenforceable under current law. Such restrictive covenants shall remain void and unenforceable for 3 years after the date on which a second entity that employs or contracts with, either directly or through related or affiliated entities, one or more physicians who practice such specialty begins offering such specialty services in that county.

History: s. 10, ch. 2019-138.
Fla. Stat. § 102.1682 — Florida Code / Title IX / Chapter 102 / Section 102.1682
102.1682 Judgment of ouster; revocation of commission; judgment setting aside referendum.
Status: in_force

(1) If the contestant is found to be entitled to the office, if on the findings a judgment to that effect is entered, and if the adverse party has been commissioned or has entered upon the duties thereof or is holding the office, then a judgment of ouster shall be entered against such party. Upon presentation of a certified copy of the judgment of ouster to the Governor, the Governor shall revoke such commission and commission the person found in the judgment to be entitled to the office.

(2) If a judgment is entered setting aside a referendum, the election shall be void.

History: s. 9, Art. 10, ch. 38, 1845; RS 201; GS 285; RGS 381; CGL 446; s. 3, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 18, ch. 65-378; s. 29, ch. 77-175.
Fla. Stat. § 44.106 — Florida Code / Title V / Chapter 44 / Section 44.106
44.106 Standards and procedures for mediators and arbitrators; fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The Supreme Court shall establish minimum standards and procedures for qualifications, certification, professional conduct, discipline, and training for mediators and arbitrators who are appointed pursuant to this chapter. The Supreme Court is authorized to set fees to be charged to applicants for certification and renewal of certification. The revenues generated from these fees shall be used to offset the costs of administration of the certification process. The Supreme Court may appoint or employ such personnel as are necessary to assist the court in exercising its powers and performing its duties under this chapter.

(2) An applicant for certification as a mediator shall undergo a security background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, submitting a full set of fingerprints to the Department of Law Enforcement or to a vendor, entity, or agency authorized by s. 943.053. The vendor, entity, or agency shall forward the fingerprints to the department for state processing, and the department shall forward the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for national processing. Any vendor fee and state and federal processing fees shall be borne by the applicant. For records provided to a person or entity other than those excepted therein, the cost for state fingerprint processing is the fee authorized in s. 943.053(3)(e).

History: s. 6, ch. 87-173; s. 6, ch. 90-188; s. 2, ch. 2019-98.
Fla. Stat. § 440.093 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 440 / Section 440.093
440.093 Mental and nervous injuries.
Status: in_force

(1) A mental or nervous injury due to stress, fright, or excitement only is not an injury by accident arising out of the employment. Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow for the payment of benefits under this chapter for mental or nervous injuries without an accompanying physical injury requiring medical treatment. A physical injury resulting from mental or nervous injuries unaccompanied by physical trauma requiring medical treatment shall not be compensable under this chapter.

(2) Mental or nervous injuries occurring as a manifestation of an injury compensable under this chapter shall be demonstrated by clear and convincing medical evidence by a licensed psychiatrist meeting criteria established in the most recent edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association. The compensable physical injury must be and remain the major contributing cause of the mental or nervous condition and the compensable physical injury as determined by reasonable medical certainty must be at least 50 percent responsible for the mental or nervous condition as compared to all other contributing causes combined. Compensation is not payable for the mental, psychological, or emotional injury arising out of depression from being out of work or losing employment opportunities, resulting from a preexisting mental, psychological, or emotional condition or due to pain or other subjective complaints that cannot be substantiated by objective, relevant medical findings.

(3) Subject to the payment of permanent benefits under s. 440.15, in no event shall temporary benefits for a compensable mental or nervous injury be paid for more than 6 months after the date of maximum medical improvement for the injured employee’s physical injury or injuries, which shall be included in the period of 104 weeks as provided in s. 440.15(2) and (4). Mental or nervous injuries are compensable only in accordance with the terms of this section.

History: s. 7, ch. 2003-412.
Fla. Stat. § 617.1711 — Florida Code / Title XXXVI / Chapter 617 / Section 617.1711
617.1711 Application to foreign and interstate commerce.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act apply to commerce with foreign nations and among the several states only insofar as such commerce may be permitted under the Constitution and laws of the United States.

History: s. 111, ch. 90-179.
Fla. Stat. § 570.091 — Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 570 / Part I / Section 570.091
570.091 Deputy commissioners.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may appoint no more than three deputy commissioners, who shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure. The deputy commissioners shall be responsible for the duties assigned by the commissioner or assistant commissioner.

History: s. 9, ch. 92-291; s. 6, ch. 93-169.
Fla. Stat. § 680.523 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 680 / Part V / Section 680.523
680.523 Lessor’s remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) If a lessee wrongfully rejects or revokes acceptance of goods or fails to make a payment when due or repudiates with respect to a part or the whole, then, with respect to any goods involved, and with respect to all of the goods if under an installment lease contract the value of the whole lease contract is substantially impaired (s. 680.51), the lessee is in default under the lease contract; and the lessor may: (a) Cancel the lease contract (s. 680.505(1)); (b) Proceed respecting goods not identified to the lease contract (s. 680.524); (c) Withhold delivery of the goods and take possession of goods previously delivered (s. 680.525); (d) Stop delivery of the goods by any bailee (s. 680.526); (e) Dispose of the goods and recover damages (s. 680.527), or retain the goods and recover damages (s. 680.528), or in a proper case recover rent (s. 680.529); or (f) Exercise any other rights or pursue any other remedies provided in the lease contract.

(2) If a lessor does not fully exercise a right or obtain a remedy to which the lessor is entitled under subsection (1), the lessor may recover the loss resulting in the ordinary course of events from the lessee’s default as determined in any reasonable manner, together with incidental damages, less expenses saved in consequence of the lessee’s default.

(3) If a lessee is otherwise in default under a lease contract, the lessor may exercise the rights and pursue the remedies provided for in the lease contract, which may include a right to cancel the lease. In addition, unless otherwise provided in the lease contract: (a) If the default substantially impairs the value of the lease contract to the lessor, the lessor may exercise the rights and pursue the remedies provided in subsection (1) or subsection (2); or (b) If the default does not substantially impair the value of the lease contract to the lessor, the lessor may recover as provided in subsection (2).

History: s. 1, ch. 90-278; s. 40, ch. 98-11.
Fla. Stat. § 672.801 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 672 / Part VIII / Section 672.801
672.801 Saving clause.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in ss. 669.501-669.706, a transaction validly entered into before July 1, 2025, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from such transaction remain valid thereafter and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by law other than the Uniform Commercial Code or, if applicable, by the Uniform Commercial Code as though this act had not taken effect.

History: s. 48, ch. 2025-92.