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Fla. Stat. § 458.335 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 458 / Section 458.335
458.335 Prescription or administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, “physician” means a doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine licensed under this chapter or chapter 459.

(2) No physician shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Medicine or Board of Osteopathic Medicine for prescribing or administering dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to a patient under his or her care who has requested the substance.

(3) The patient, after being fully informed as to alternative methods of treatment and their potential for cure and upon request for the administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) by his or her physician, shall sign a written release, releasing the physician and, when applicable, the hospital or health facility from any liability therefor.

(4) The physician shall inform the patient in writing if dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has not been approved as a treatment or cure by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the disorder for which it is being prescribed.

(5) This act shall not apply to conditions for which dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been approved as a treatment by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

History: s. 1, ch. 79-302; s. 5, ch. 80-340; s. 299, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 25, 26, ch. 86-245; s. 14, ch. 91-220; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 82, ch. 92-149; s. 211, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 252.83 — Florida Code / Title XVII / Chapter 252 / Part II / Section 252.83
252.83 Powers and duties of the division.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall have the authority: (a) To coordinate its activities under this part with its other emergency management responsibilities, including its responsibilities under part I of this chapter, and activities and with the related activities of other agencies, keeping separate accounts for all activities supported or partially supported from the Operating Trust Fund. (b) To make rules, with the advice and consent of the commission, to implement this part.

(2) The division shall provide administrative support, including staff, facilities, materials, and services, to the commission and shall provide funding to the committees to enable the commission and the committees to perform their functions under EPCRA and this part.

(3) The division and the commission, to the extent possible, shall use the emergency planning capabilities of local governments to reduce duplication and paperwork to achieve the intent of this part. It is the intent of the Legislature that this part be implemented in the most cost-efficient manner possible, with the least possible financial impact on local government and the community.

History: s. 1, ch. 88-200; s. 3, ch. 92-150; s. 37, ch. 93-120; s. 38, ch. 2000-158; s. 107, ch. 2011-142.
Fla. Stat. § 713.235 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 713 / Part I / Section 713.235
713.235 Waivers of right to claim against payment bond; forms.
Status: in_force

(1) When a person is required to execute a waiver of his or her right to make a claim against a payment bond provided pursuant to s. 713.23 or s. 713.245, in exchange for, or to induce payment of, a progress payment, the waiver may be in substantially the following form: WAIVER OF RIGHT TO CLAIM AGAINST THE PAYMENT BOND (PROGRESS PAYMENT) The undersigned, in consideration of the sum of $ hereby waives its right to claim against the payment bond for labor, services, or materials furnished through (insert date) , to (insert the name of your customer) on the job of (insert the name of the owner) , for improvements to the following described project: (description of project) This waiver does not cover any retention or any labor, services, or materials furnished after the date specified. DATED on (Lienor) By:

(2) When a person is required to execute a waiver of his or her right to make a claim against a payment bond provided pursuant to s. 713.23 or s. 713.245, in exchange for, or to induce payment of, the final payment, the waiver may be in substantially the following form: WAIVER OF RIGHT TO CLAIM AGAINST THE PAYMENT BOND (FINAL PAYMENT) The undersigned, in consideration of the final payment in the amount of $ , hereby waives its right to claim against the payment bond for labor, services, or materials furnished to (insert the name of your customer) on the job of (insert the name of the owner) , for improvements to the following described project: (description of project) DATED on (Lienor) By:

(3) A person may not require a claimant to furnish a waiver that is different from the forms in subsections (1) and (2).

(4) A person who executes a waiver in exchange for a check may condition the waiver on payment of the check.

(5) A waiver that is not substantially similar to the forms in this section is enforceable in accordance with its terms.

History: s. 7, ch. 98-135.
Fla. Stat. § 985.614 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 985 / Part XI / Section 985.614
985.614 Children locked out of the home; interagency cooperation.
Status: in_force

The department and the Department of Children and Families shall encourage interagency cooperation within each circuit and shall develop comprehensive agreements between the staff and providers for each department in order to coordinate the services provided to children who are locked out of the home and the families of those children.

History: s. 15, ch. 97-281; s. 21, ch. 2000-135; s. 79, ch. 2006-120; s. 358, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 404.071 — Florida Code / Title XXIX / Chapter 404 / Section 404.071
404.071 Inspection, agreements, and training programs.
Status: in_force

(1) Authorized representatives of the department have the authority to enter upon any public or private property at all reasonable times for the purpose of determining compliance with or violation of the provisions of this chapter, the rules and standards adopted hereunder, and the terms and conditions of a license or registration.

(2) The Governor may enter into agreements with the Federal Government, other states, or interstate agencies whereby this state will perform, on a cooperative basis with the Federal Government, other states, or interstate agencies, inspections, emergency responses to radiation accidents, and other functions related to the control of radiation.

(3) The department is authorized to institute training programs for the purpose of qualifying personnel to carry out the provisions of this chapter and may make such personnel available for participation in any program or programs of the Federal Government, other states, or interstate agencies in furtherance of the purpose of this chapter. Educational programs for the purpose of training or educating persons who possess, use, handle, transport, or service radioactive materials or radiation machines must be approved by the department.

History: s. 1, ch. 78-373; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 22, ch. 82-186; ss. 5, 17, 18, ch. 84-190; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 480.044 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 480 / Section 480.044
480.044 Fees; disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall set fees according to the following schedule: (a) Massage therapist application and examination fee: not to exceed $250. (b) Massage therapist initial licensure fee: not to exceed $150. (c) Establishment application fee: not to exceed $200. (d) Establishment licensure fee: not to exceed $150. (e) Biennial establishment renewal fee: not to exceed $150. (f) Biennial massage therapist licensure renewal fee: not to exceed $200. (g) Massage therapist reexamination fee: not to exceed $250. (h) Fee for apprentice: not to exceed $100. (i) Colonics examination fee: not to exceed $100. (j) Colonics reexamination fee: not to exceed $100. (k) Application and reactivation for inactive status of a massage therapist license fee: not to exceed $250. (l) Renewal fee for inactive status: not to exceed $250.

(2) The department shall impose a late fee not to exceed $150 on a delinquent renewal of a massage establishment license.

(3) The board may establish by rule an application fee not to exceed $100 for anyone seeking approval to provide continuing education courses and may provide by rule for a fee not to exceed $50 for renewal of providership.

(4) The department is authorized to charge the cost of any original license or permit, as set forth in this chapter, for the issuance of any duplicate licenses or permits requested by any massage therapist or massage establishment.

(5) All moneys collected by the department from fees authorized by this act shall be paid into the Medical Quality Assurance Trust Fund in the department and shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of s. 456.025. The Legislature may appropriate any excess moneys from this fund to the General Revenue Fund.

History: s. 13, ch. 78-436; ss. 13, 15, 25, 30, 34, 55, 62, ch. 80-406; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 7, 12, 13, ch. 85-280; s. 24, ch. 88-205; s. 54, ch. 89-162; s. 55, ch. 89-374; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 157, ch. 97-264; s. 127, ch. 98-166; s. 187, ch. 2000-160.
Fla. Stat. § 472.009 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 472 / Section 472.009
472.009 Board headquarters.
Status: in_force

The headquarters of the board shall be in Tallahassee.

History: ss. 22, 42, ch. 79-243; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 7, ch. 89-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
Fla. Stat. § 468.8422 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 468 / Part XVI / Section 468.8422
468.8422 Contracts.
Status: in_force

A contract to perform mold assessment or mold remediation shall be in a document or electronic record, signed or otherwise authenticated by the parties. A mold assessment contract is not required to provide estimates related to the cost of repair of an assessed property. A mold assessment contract is not required to provide estimates.

History: s. 3, ch. 2007-235.
Fla. Stat. § 377.608 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 377 / Part II / Section 377.608
377.608 Prosecution of cases by state attorney.
Status: in_force

The state attorney shall prosecute all cases certified to him or her for prosecution by the department immediately upon receipt of the evidence transmitted by the department, or as soon thereafter as practicable.

History: s. 8, ch. 74-186; s. 122, ch. 77-104; s. 2, ch. 78-25; s. 125, ch. 79-190; s. 30, ch. 81-169; s. 10, ch. 91-113; s. 633, ch. 95-148; s. 53, ch. 2008-227; s. 511, ch. 2011-142.
Fla. Stat. § 265.001 — Florida Code / Title XVIII / Chapter 265 / Section 265.001
265.001 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize and honor those women who, through their works and lives, have made significant contributions to the improvement of life for women and for all citizens of Florida.

(2)(a) There is hereby established the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The Department of Management Services shall set aside an area on the Plaza Level of the Capitol Building and shall consult with the Florida Commission on the Status of Women 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 Women’s 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) Every year, the commission shall accept nominations for persons to be recommended as members of the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. The commission shall recommend to the Governor 10 persons from which up to three members shall be selected. (b) In making recommendations pursuant to this subsection, the commission shall recommend women who were born in Florida or adopted Florida as their home state and base of operation and who have made a significant contribution to the enhancement of women in this state.

(4) The Florida Commission on the Status of Women may set specific time periods for acceptance of nominations and the selection of members to coincide with the appropriate activities of the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame.

History: s. 1, ch. 92-48; s. 15, ch. 95-143; s. 41, ch. 98-279; s. 41, ch. 2000-158; s. 3, ch. 2000-340.
Fla. Stat. § 198.25 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 198 / Section 198.25
198.25 Actions to enforce payment of tax.
Status: in_force

Actions may be brought within the time or times herein specified by the department to recover the amount of any taxes, penalties and interest due under this chapter. Every such action shall be brought in the county where the estate is being or has been administered, or if no administration be had in this state, then in any county where any of the property of the estate shall be situate.

History: s. 18, ch. 16015, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1342(98); ss. 21, 35, ch. 69-106.
Fla. Stat. § 705.18 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 705 / Section 705.18
705.18 Disposal of personal property lost or abandoned on university or Florida College System institution campuses; disposition of proceeds from sale.
Status: in_force

Whenever any lost or abandoned personal property is found on a campus of an institution in the State University System or a campus of a Florida College System institution, the president of the institution or the president’s designee shall take charge of the property and make a record of the date such property was found. If the property is not claimed by the owner within 30 days after it is found, or a longer period of time as may be deemed appropriate by the president, the president or his or her designee shall dispose of or make use of the property in accordance with established policies and procedures that best meet the needs of the university or the Florida College System institution and its students. The rightful owner of the property may reclaim the property at any time prior to the disposition, sale, or use of the property in accordance with this section and the established policies and procedures of the university or the Florida College System institution.

History: s. 1, ch. 71-75; s. 1, ch. 77-131; s. 62, ch. 96-323; s. 1762, ch. 97-102; s. 44, ch. 2010-225; s. 2, ch. 2011-177.
Fla. Stat. § 454.11 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 454 / Section 454.11
454.11 Powers of attorneys.
Status: in_force

Every attorney duly admitted or authorized to practice in this state shall have the right to appear before any court of the state, or any public board, committee, or officer in the interest of any client, and may appear as amicus curiae when so permitted. All attorneys shall be deemed officers of the court for the administration of justice, and amenable to the rules and discipline of the court in all matters of order or procedure not in conflict with the constitution or laws of this state.

History: s. 11, ch. 10175, 1925; CGL 4189; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945.
Fla. Stat. § 569.002 — Florida Code / Title XXXIV / Chapter 569 / Part I / Section 569.002
569.002 Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this part, the term:

(1) “Dealer” is synonymous with the term “retail tobacco products dealer.”

(2) “Division” means the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

(3) “Nicotine product” has the same meaning as in s. 569.31.

(4) “Nicotine dispensing device” has the same meaning as in s. 569.31.

(5) “Permit” is synonymous with the term “retail tobacco products dealer permit.”

(6) “Retail tobacco products dealer” means the holder of a retail tobacco products dealer permit.

(7) “Retail tobacco products dealer permit” means a permit issued by the division pursuant to s. 569.003.

(8) “Tobacco products” includes loose tobacco leaves, and products made from tobacco leaves, in whole or in part, and cigarette wrappers, which can be used for smoking, sniffing, or chewing.

(9) “Any person under the age of 21” does not include any person under the age of 21 who: (a) Is in the military reserve or on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States; or (b) Is acting in his or her scope of lawful employment with an entity licensed under the provisions of chapter 210 or this part.

History: s. 2, ch. 92-285; s. 222, ch. 94-218; s. 4, ch. 97-162; s. 1, ch. 98-172; s. 6, ch. 2021-14; s. 7, ch. 2024-127.
Fla. Stat. § 343.65 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 343 / Part II / Section 343.65
343.65 Issuance of revenue bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority is authorized to borrow money as provided by the State Bond Act for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any one or more Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority projects. The principal of, and the interest on, such bonds shall be payable solely from revenues pledged for their payment.

(2) The proceeds of the bonds of each issue shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority projects for which such bonds shall have been issued, except as provided in the State Bond Act. Such proceeds shall be disbursed and used as provided in this part and in such manner and under such restrictions, if any, as the Division of Bond Finance may provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in the trust agreement securing the same.

(3) The Division of Bond Finance is authorized to issue revenue bonds on behalf of the authority to finance or refinance the cost of Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority projects.

History: s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 5, ch. 93-103.
Fla. Stat. § 716.06 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 716 / Section 716.06
716.06 Public records.
Status: in_force

All records in the office of the Chief Financial Officer or the Department of Financial Services relating to federal funds, pursuant to this chapter, shall be public records.

History: s. 6, ch. 24333, 1947; ss. 12, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1885, ch. 2003-261.
Fla. Stat. § 941.40 — Florida Code / Title XLVII / Chapter 941 / Part I / Section 941.40
941.40 Extradition of persons alleged to be of unsound mind; procedure; limitation of detention; costs.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the executive authority of any state demands of the executive authority of this state any fugitive within the purview of s. 941.38 and produces a copy of the commitment, decree, or other judicial process and proceeding, certified as authentic by the governor or chief magistrate of the state from which the person so charged has fled, with an affidavit made before a proper officer showing the person to be such a fugitive, it shall be the duty of the executive authority of this state to cause the fugitive to be apprehended and secured, if found in this state; to cause immediate notice of the apprehension to be given to the executive authority making such demand, or to the agent of such authority appointed to receive the fugitive; and to cause the fugitive to be delivered to such agent when he or she shall appear.

(2) Any agent so appointed who receives the fugitive into custody shall be empowered to transmit the fugitive to the state from which he or she has fled.

(3) If no such agent appears within 30 days from the time of the apprehension, the fugitive may be discharged.

(4) All costs and expenses incurred in apprehending, securing, maintaining, and transmitting such fugitive to the state making such demand shall be paid by such state.

History: ss. 3-6, ch. 29686, 1955; s. 179, ch. 83-216; s. 1622, ch. 97-102.
Fla. Stat. § 222.10 — Florida Code / Title XV / Chapter 222 / Section 222.10
222.10 Jurisdiction to subject property claimed to be exempt.
Status: in_force

The circuit courts have equity jurisdiction upon bill filed by a creditor or other person interested in enforcing any unsatisfied judgment or decree, to determine whether any property, real or personal, claimed to be exempt, is so exempt, and in case it be not exempt, the court shall, by its decree subject it, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to the satisfaction of said judgment or decree and may enjoin the sheriff or other officer from setting apart as exempt property, real or personal, which is not exempt, and may annul all exemptions made and set apart by the sheriff or other officer.

History: s. 3, ch. 3246, 1881; RS 2007; GS 2529; RGS 3884; CGL 5791.
Fla. Stat. § 220.65 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part VII / Section 220.65
220.65 Discharge of tax liability.
Status: in_force

The tax imposed by this part shall be in lieu of, and no bank or savings association shall be subject to, the tax imposed under part II.

History: s. 8, ch. 72-278; s. 4, ch. 73-152.
Fla. Stat. § 1012.23 — Florida Code / Title XLVIII / Chapter 1012 / Part III / Section 1012.23
1012.23 School district personnel policies.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law or the State Constitution, district school boards may adopt rules governing personnel matters, including the assignment of duties and responsibilities for all district employees.

(2) Neither the district school superintendent nor a district school board member may appoint or employ a relative, as defined in s. 112.3135, to work under the direct supervision of that district school board member or district school superintendent. The limitations of this subsection do not apply to employees appointed or employed before the election or appointment of a school board member or district school superintendent. The Commission on Ethics shall accept and investigate any alleged violations of this section pursuant to the procedures contained in ss. 112.322-112.3241.

History: s. 698, ch. 2002-387; s. 19, ch. 2018-5.
Fla. Stat. § 349.01 — Florida Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 349 / Section 349.01
349.01 Title of law.
Status: in_force

This law shall be known and may be cited as the “Jacksonville Transportation Authority Law.”

History: s. 1, ch. 29996, 1955; s. 2, ch. 71-101.
Fla. Stat. § 142.15 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 142 / Section 142.15
142.15 Prisoner confined in different county.
Status: in_force

Where the prisoner is confined in the jail of a different county from the one in which the crime was committed, then the sheriff’s bill for feeding such prisoner shall be presented to the board of county commissioners of the county in which the crime is alleged to have been committed, and paid by such county. If the sheriff should subsequently collect any such fees for feeding a prisoner, he or she shall pay the same to the county in which the crime is alleged to have been committed.

History: s. 9, ch. 4323, 1895; ch. 4527, 1897; GS 977; RGS 1788; CGL 2839; s. 851, ch. 95-147; s. 84, ch. 2003-402.