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Fla. Stat. § 736.0305 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part III / Section 736.0305
736.0305 Appointment of representative.
Status: in_force

(1) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this part, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. If not precluded by a conflict of interest, a representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.

(2) A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this code, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.

(3) In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefits accruing to the living members of the represented individual’s family.

History: s. 3, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 484.058 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 484 / Part II / Section 484.058
484.058 Declaration of place of business; posting of license and notice.
Status: in_force

Each licensee shall declare and establish a regular place of business, at which the licensee’s license shall be conspicuously displayed.

History: ss. 17, 20, ch. 86-283; s. 22, ch. 90-341; s. 11, ch. 90-345; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 456, ch. 97-103.
Fla. Stat. § 445.09 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 445 / Section 445.09
445.09 Bonuses for employees of county tax collectors or property appraisers.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, a county tax collector or property appraiser may budget for and pay a hiring or retention bonus to an employee if such expenditure is approved by the Department of Revenue in the respective budget of the county tax collector or property appraiser.

History: s. 3, ch. 2024-90; s. 1, ch. 2025-37.
Fla. Stat. § 445.030 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 445 / Section 445.030
445.030 Transitional education and training.
Status: in_force

In order to assist former recipients of temporary cash assistance who are working or actively seeking employment in continuing their training and upgrading their skills, education, or training, support services may be provided for up to 2 years after the family is no longer receiving temporary cash assistance. This section does not constitute an entitlement to transitional education and training. If funds are not sufficient to provide services under this section, the state board may limit or otherwise prioritize transitional education and training.

(1) Education or training resources available in the community at no additional cost shall be used whenever possible.

(2) Local workforce development boards may authorize child care or other support services in addition to services provided in conjunction with employment. For example, a participant who is employed full time may receive child care services related to that employment and may also receive additional child care services in conjunction with training to upgrade the participant’s skills.

(3) Transitional education or training must be job-related, but may include training to improve job skills in a participant’s existing area of employment or may include training to prepare a participant for employment in another occupation.

(4) A local workforce development board may enter into an agreement with an employer to share the costs relating to upgrading the skills of participants hired by the employer. For example, a local workforce development board may agree to provide support services such as transportation or a wage subsidy in conjunction with training opportunities provided by the employer.

History: s. 25, ch. 96-175; s. 19, ch. 97-173; s. 24, ch. 99-241; s. 29, ch. 2000-165; s. 23, ch. 2010-210; s. 42, ch. 2015-98; s. 41, ch. 2016-216; s. 25, ch. 2020-30.
Fla. Stat. § 627.620 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 627 / Part VI / Section 627.620
627.620 Misstatement of age or sex.
Status: in_force

The contract may include the following provision:

“Misstatement of Age or Sex: If the age or sex of the insured has been misstated, all amounts payable under this policy shall be such as the premium paid would have purchased according to the correct age or sex.”

History: s. 563, ch. 59-205; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 469, 497, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 114, ch. 92-318.
Fla. Stat. § 843.025 — Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 843 / Section 843.025
843.025 Depriving officer of means of protection or communication.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following to a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1), a correctional officer as defined in s. 943.10(2), or a correctional probation officer as defined in s. 943.10(3): (a) Deprive the officer of her or his weapon or radio; digital recording device, including a body camera as defined in s. 943.1718(1); or restraint device, including handcuffs, or to otherwise deprive the officer of the means to defend herself or himself or summon assistance. (b) Render useless the officer’s weapon or radio; digital recording device, including a body camera as defined in s. 943.1718(1); or restraint device, including handcuffs, or to otherwise prevent the officer from defending herself or himself or summoning assistance.

(2) Any person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 2, ch. 84-187; s. 2, ch. 92-52; s. 1335, ch. 97-102; s. 6, ch. 2025-176.
Fla. Stat. § 78.11 — Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 78 / Section 78.11
78.11 Writ; execution on property changing possession.
Status: in_force

If the property to be replevied is in the possession of defendant at the time of the issuance of the writ, and passes into the possession of a third person before the execution of the writ, the officer holding the writ shall execute it on the property in the possession of the third person and shall serve the writ on defendant and the third person, and the action with proper amendments, shall proceed against the third person.

History: RS 1717; GS 2181; RGS 3486; CGL 5339; s. 28, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 73-20.
Fla. Stat. § 626.933 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part VIII / Section 626.933
626.933 Collection of tax and service fee.
Status: in_force

If the tax or service fee payable by a surplus lines agent under the Surplus Lines Law is not so paid within the time prescribed, it shall be recoverable in a suit brought by the department against the surplus lines agent. The department may authorize the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office to file suit on its behalf. All costs and expenses incurred in a suit brought by the office which are not recoverable from the agent or surety shall be borne by the office.

History: s. 372, ch. 59-205; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 318, 807, ch. 82-243; ss. 206, 207, ch. 90-363; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 2001-213; s. 13, ch. 2004-374; s. 50, ch. 2012-209.
Fla. Stat. § 721.32 — Florida Code / Title XL / Chapter 721 / Part I / Section 721.32
721.32 Effect of ch. 2000-302.
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect June 15, 2000; however, all documents filed and approved in accordance with this chapter prior to June 15, 2000, or any amendments to such documents made subsequent to June 15, 2000, that are otherwise in compliance with this chapter prior to June 15, 2000, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the filing requirements of this chapter.

History: s. 64, ch. 2000-302.
Fla. Stat. § 155.45 — Florida Code / Title XI / Chapter 155 / Section 155.45
155.45 Retirement annuities authorized.
Status: in_force

A hospital which provides retirement coverage under the Florida Retirement System and which is terminating coverage because the hospital is closing is authorized to purchase annuities for all personnel with 25 or more years of creditable service who have reached age 55 and who have applied for retirement under the Florida Retirement System. No such annuity shall provide for more than the total difference in retirement income between the retirement benefit based on average monthly compensation and creditable service as of the member’s early retirement date and the early retirement benefit. Hospitals as described in this section are authorized to invest funds, purchase annuities, or provide local supplemental retirement programs for purposes of providing annuities for their personnel. All retirement annuities shall comply with s. 14, Art. X of the State Constitution.

History: s. 1, ch. 88-77.
Fla. Stat. § 414.27 — Florida Code / Title XXX / Chapter 414 / Section 414.27
414.27 Temporary cash assistance; payment on death.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the death of any person receiving temporary cash assistance through the Department of Children and Families, all temporary cash accrued to such person from the date of last payment to the date of death shall be paid to the person who shall have been designated by her or him on a form prescribed by the department and filed with the department during the lifetime of the person making such designation. If no designation is made, or the person so designated is no longer living or cannot be found, then payment shall be made to such person as may be designated by the circuit judge of the county where the recipient of temporary cash assistance resided. Designation by the circuit judge may be made on a form provided by the department or by letter or memorandum to the Chief Financial Officer. No filing or recording of the designation shall be required, and the circuit judge shall receive no compensation for such service. If a warrant has not been issued and forwarded prior to notice by the department of the recipient’s death, upon notice thereof, the department shall promptly requisition the Chief Financial Officer to issue a warrant in the amount of the accrued temporary cash assistance payable to the person designated to receive it and shall attach to the requisition the original designation of the deceased recipient, or if none, the designation made by the circuit judge, as well as a notice of death. The Chief Financial Officer shall issue a warrant in the amount payable.

(2) If a warrant has been issued and not cashed by the recipient payee prior to her or his death, such warrant shall be promptly returned to the department, together with notice of the death of the recipient. The original warrant shall be endorsed on the back by an authorized employee of the department. The endorsement must be on a form prescribed by the department and approved by the Chief Financial Officer which must contain the name of the deceased recipient, a statement of the recipient’s death, and the date thereof and state that it is payable to the order of the designated beneficiary, without recourse. The form shall be signed by the authorized employee or employees of the department, and thereupon such warrant shall be payable to the designated beneficiary as fully and completely as if made payable to her or him when issued. The department shall furnish to the Chief Financial Officer each month a list of such deceased recipients, the designated beneficiaries or persons to whom such warrants are endorsed, and a description of such warrants as herein provided. The department shall cause all persons receiving temporary cash assistance to make the designations as soon as conveniently may be, and shall preserve such designations in a safe place for use.

History: s. 1, ch. 69-268; ss. 12, 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-255; s. 26, ch. 73-334; s. 284, ch. 77-147; s. 30, ch. 96-175; s. 213, ch. 97-101; s. 1034, ch. 97-103; s. 23, ch. 97-173; s. 455, ch. 2003-261; s. 226, ch. 2014-19.
Fla. Stat. § 220.807 — Florida Code / Title XIV / Chapter 220 / Part IX / Section 220.807
220.807 Determination of rate of interest.
Status: in_force

(1) The annual rate of interest applicable to this chapter shall be the adjusted rate established by the executive director of the Department of Revenue under subsection (2), except that the annual rate of interest shall never be greater than 12 percent.

(2) If the adjusted prime rate charged by banks, rounded to the nearest full percent, plus 4 percentage points, during either: (a) The 6-month period ending on September 30 of any calendar year; or (b) The 6-month period ending on March 31 of any calendar year, differs from the interest rate in effect on either such date, the executive director of the Department of Revenue shall, within 20 days, establish an adjusted rate of interest equal to such adjusted prime rate plus 4 percentage points.

(3) An adjusted rate of interest established under this section shall become effective: (a) On January 1 of the succeeding year, if based upon the adjusted prime rate plus 4 percentage points for the 6-month period ending on September 30; or (b) On July 1 of the same calendar year, if based upon the adjusted prime rate plus 4 percentage points for the 6-month period ending on March 31.

(4) For the purposes of this section, “adjusted prime rate charged by banks” means the average predominant prime rate quoted by commercial banks to large business, as determined by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

(5) Once established, an adjusted rate of interest shall remain in effect until an adjustment is made under subsection (2).

History: s. 2, ch. 86-121; s. 65, ch. 91-112; s. 4, ch. 2003-395.
Fla. Stat. § 472.031 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 472 / Section 472.031
472.031 Prohibitions; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall: (a) Practice or offer to practice surveying and mapping unless such person is registered pursuant to ss. 472.001-472.037; (b) Use the name or title “registered surveyor and mapper,” “surveyor and mapper,” “professional surveyor and mapper,” “land surveyor,” “surveyor,” or any combination thereof when such person has not registered pursuant to ss. 472.001-472.037; (c) Present as his or her own the registration of another; (d) Knowingly give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof; or (e) Use or attempt to use a registration that has been suspended or revoked.

(2) Any person who is found to be in violation of 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. 33, 42, ch. 79-243; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 5, 7, ch. 89-137; s. 103, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 95, ch. 94-119; s. 343, ch. 97-103; s. 11, ch. 2001-63; s. 7, ch. 2002-41.
Fla. Stat. § 493.6305 — Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 493 / Part III / Section 493.6305
493.6305 Uniforms, required wear; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Class “D” licensees shall perform duties regulated under this chapter in a uniform which bears at least one patch or emblem visible at all times clearly identifying the employing agency. Upon resignation or termination of employment, a Class “D” licensee shall immediately return to the employer any uniform and any other equipment issued to her or him by the employer.

(2) Class “D” licensees may perform duties regulated under this chapter in nonuniform status on a limited special assignment basis, and only when duty circumstances or special requirements of the client necessitate such dress.

(3) Class “D” licensees who are also Class “G” licensees and who are performing limited, special assignment duties may carry their authorized firearm concealed in the conduct of such duties.

(4) Class “D” licensees who are also Class “G” licensees and who are performing bodyguard or executive protection services may carry their authorized firearm concealed while in nonuniform as needed in the conduct of such services.

History: ss. 4, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 12, ch. 91-248; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 97-248; s. 30, ch. 99-7; s. 5, ch. 2014-147.
Fla. Stat. § 446.081 — Florida Code / Title XXXI / Chapter 446 / Section 446.081
446.081 Limitation.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ss. 446.011-446.092 or in any apprentice agreement approved under those sections may invalidate: (a) Any apprenticeship provision in any collective agreement between employers and employees setting up higher apprenticeship standards. (b) Any special provision for veterans, minority persons, or women in the standards, apprenticeship qualifications, or operation of the program that is not otherwise prohibited by law, executive order, or authorized regulation.

(2) No person shall institute any action for the enforcement of any apprentice agreement, or for damages for the breach of any apprentice agreement, made under ss. 446.011-446.092, unless he or she has first exhausted all administrative remedies provided by this section.

(3) Any person aggrieved by any determination or act of the department has the right to an administrative hearing.

(4) Nothing in ss. 446.011-446.092 or in any rules adopted or contained in any approved apprentice agreement under such sections invalidates any special provision for veterans, minority persons, or women in the standards, qualifications, or operation of the apprenticeship program which is not otherwise prohibited by any applicable general law, rule, or regulation.

History: s. 8, ch. 23934, 1947; s. 5, ch. 28037, 1953; s. 1, ch. 63-153; s. 1, ch. 69-267; s. 1, ch. 73-283; s. 120, ch. 73-333; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 11, ch. 78-95; s. 27, ch. 83-174; s. 146, ch. 97-103; s. 10, ch. 2004-322; s. 6, ch. 2018-7; s. 6, ch. 2019-119.
Fla. Stat. § 732.504 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 732 / Part V / Section 732.504
732.504 Who may witness.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person competent to be a witness may act as a witness to a will.

(2) A will or codicil, or any part of either, is not invalid because the will or codicil is signed by an interested witness.

History: s. 1, ch. 74-106; s. 22, ch. 75-220; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 268, ch. 79-400.
Fla. Stat. § 378.205 — Florida Code / Title XXVIII / Chapter 378 / Part II / Section 378.205
378.205 Administration; powers and duties of the department; agency review responsibility.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall administer the provisions of this part and shall have the following powers and duties: (a) To issue conceptual reclamation plan approvals requiring an operator to take such actions as are necessary to comply with this part. (b) After proper notice, and upon the presentation of appropriate credentials and other documents as may be required by law, to enter on and inspect at reasonable times and intervals for the purpose of assuring compliance with ss. 378.202-378.212, any lands that are subject to ss. 378.202-378.212. (c) To prescribe the forms for conceptual reclamation plan applications and annual reports. (d) To adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part.

(2) The department will be the lead agency responsible for phosphate mine reclamation in accordance with the provisions of this part and with the rules adopted by the department. The department may seek comments from appropriate federal, state, regional, or local governmental agencies to assist it in establishing rules, reviewing reclamation applications, or otherwise implementing the provisions of this part. The department’s consideration of comments on proposed conceptual reclamation plans and reclamation programs shall be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the commenting agency.

(3) Administrative challenges to proposed state agency actions regarding phosphate mines and reclamation pursuant to this chapter or part IV of chapter 373 are subject to the summary hearing provisions of s. 120.574, except that the summary proceeding must be conducted within 90 days after a party files a motion for summary hearing, regardless of whether the parties agree to the summary proceeding and the administrative law judge’s decision is a recommended order and not a final order.

History: s. 1, ch. 86-294; ss. 320, 506, ch. 94-356; s. 90, ch. 98-200; s. 5, ch. 2008-150.
Fla. Stat. § 736.0204 — Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 736 / Part II / Section 736.0204
736.0204 Venue.
Status: in_force

Venue for actions and proceedings concerning trusts, including those under s. 736.0201, may be laid in:

(1) Any county where the venue is proper under chapter 47;

(2) Any county where the beneficiary suing or being sued resides or has its principal place of business; or

(3) The county where the trust has its principal place of administration.

History: s. 2, ch. 2006-217.
Fla. Stat. § 626.841 — Florida Code / Title XXXVII / Chapter 626 / Part V / Section 626.841
626.841 Definitions.
Status: in_force

The term:

(1) “Title insurance agent” means a person appointed in writing by a title insurer to issue and countersign commitments or policies of title insurance in its behalf.

(2) “Title insurance agency” means an insurance agency under which title insurance agents and other employees determine insurability in accordance with underwriting rules and standards prescribed by the title insurer represented by the agency, and issue and countersign commitments, endorsements, or policies of title insurance, on behalf of the appointing title insurer. The term does not include a title insurer.

History: ss. 575, 809(2nd), ch. 82-243; s. 79, ch. 82-386; s. 1, ch. 86-286; ss. 11, 114, ch. 92-318; s. 3, ch. 99-286.
Fla. Stat. § 679.3181 — Florida Code / Title XXXIX / Chapter 679 / Part III / Section 679.3181
679.3181 No interest retained in right to payment that is sold; rights and title of seller of account or chattel paper with respect to creditors and purchasers.
Status: in_force

(1) A debtor who has sold an account, chattel paper, payment intangible, or promissory note does not retain a legal or equitable interest in the collateral sold.

(2) For purposes of determining the rights of creditors of, and purchasers for value of an account or chattel paper from, a debtor who has sold an account or chattel paper, while the buyer’s security interest is unperfected, the debtor is deemed to have rights and title to the account or chattel paper identical to those the debtor sold.

History: s. 3, ch. 2001-198.
Fla. Stat. § 333.135 — Florida Code / Title XXV / Chapter 333 / Section 333.135
333.135 Transition provisions.
Status: in_force

(1) Any airport zoning regulation in effect on July 1, 2016, which includes provisions in conflict with this chapter shall be amended to conform to the requirements of this chapter by July 1, 2017.

(2) Any political subdivision having an airport within its territorial limits which has not adopted airport zoning regulations shall, by July 1, 2017, adopt airport zoning regulations consistent with this chapter.

(3) For those political subdivisions that have not yet adopted airport zoning regulations pursuant to this chapter, the department shall administer the permitting process as provided in s. 333.025.

History: s. 12, ch. 2016-209; s. 35, ch. 2016-239.
Fla. Stat. § 191.013 — Florida Code / Title XIII / Chapter 191 / Section 191.013
191.013 Intergovernmental coordination.
Status: in_force

(1) The fire chiefs of each county are urged to organize and meet as a county fire chiefs’ association to coordinate the planning and activities of all entities that provide fire protection and suppression services. The association may elect officers and meet at least biannually.

(2) Each independent special fire control district shall adopt a 5-year plan to identify the facilities, equipment, personnel, and revenue needed by the district during that 5-year period. The plan shall be updated in accordance with s. 189.08 and shall satisfy the requirement for a public facilities report required by s. 189.08(2).

(3) By October 1 of each year, each independent special fire control district shall report to the Division of State Fire Marshal regarding whether each of the district’s volunteer firefighters has completed the required trainings and received the required certifications established by the division pursuant to s. 633.408.

History: s. 12, ch. 97-256; s. 74, ch. 2014-22; s. 10, ch. 2024-136.