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FL Stat § 250.82 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part IV - Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act (Ss. 250.80-250.905)|250.82 - Applicability of state and federal law.

250.82 Applicability of state and federal law.—(1) Florida law provides certain protections to members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, and the National Guard in various legal proceedings and contractual relationships. In addition to these state provisions, federal law also contains protections, such as those provided in the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), Title 50, Appendix U.S.C. ss. 501 et seq., and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Title 38 United States Code, chapter 43, that are applicable to members in every state even though such provisions are not specifically identified under state law.(2) To the extent allowed by federal law, the state courts have concurrent jurisdiction for enforcement over all causes of action arising from federal law and may award a remedy as provided therein.History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 27, ch. 2007-5; s. 3, ch. 2009-122.
FL Stat § 250.83 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part IV - Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act (Ss. 250.80-250.905)|250.83 - Construction of part.

250.83 Construction of part.—In the event that any other provision of law conflicts with SCRA, USERRA, or the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of SCRA, USERRA, or the provisions of this chapter, whichever is applicable, shall control. Nothing in this part shall construe rights or responsibilities not provided under the SCRA, USERRA, or this chapter.History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 44, ch. 2008-4.
FL Stat § 250.84 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part IV - Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act (Ss. 250.80-250.905)|250.84 - Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act; rights of servicemembers; incorporation by reference.

250.84 Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act; rights of servicemembers; incorporation by reference.—(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that those individuals affected by the provisions of the Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act be made aware of the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers. The Department of Military Affairs shall make available a document containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in Florida Statutes, either through printed or electronic means, to appropriate state or local organizations composed of parties affected by said rights, including, but not limited to, those representing:(a) Motor vehicle dealers.(b) Financial institutions and mortgage brokers.(c) Telecommunications service companies.(d) Residential tenancies.(e) Real estate salespersons and brokers.(f) Members of The Florida Bar Association who serve on a military affairs-related committee.(2) The Department of Military Affairs shall also make available a document containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in Florida Statutes, either through printed or electronic means, to servicemembers and their families.(3) Such documents containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in this act shall include an enumeration of all rights and responsibilities under state and federal law, including, but not limited to:(a) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act, including a listing of all sections of Florida Statutes relating to servicemembers.(b) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.(c) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Uniformed Servicemembers Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 28, ch. 2007-5.
FL Stat § 250.905 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part IV - Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act (Ss. 250.80-250.905)|250.905 - Penalty.

250.905 Penalty.—In addition to any other relief or penalty provided by state or federal law, a person is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per violation if that person violates any provision of this chapter affording protections to members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, or the National Guard or any provision of federal law affording protections to such servicemembers over which a state court has concurrent jurisdiction under s. 250.82.History.—s. 4, ch. 2009-122.
FL Stat § 252.31 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.31 - Short title.

252.31 Short title.—Sections 252.31-252.60 shall be known and may be cited as the “State Emergency Management Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 13, ch. 83-334.
FL Stat § 252.311 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.311 - Legislative intent.

252.311 Legislative intent.—(1) The Legislature finds and declares that the state is vulnerable to a wide range of emergencies, including natural, technological, and manmade disasters, all of which threaten the life, health, and safety of its people; damage and destroy property; disrupt services and everyday business and recreational activities; and impede economic growth and development. The Legislature further finds that this vulnerability is exacerbated by the tremendous growth in the state’s population, especially the growth in the number of persons residing in coastal areas, in the elderly population, in the number of seasonal vacationers, and in the number of persons with special needs. This growth has greatly complicated the state’s ability to coordinate its emergency management resources and activities.(2) It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce the vulnerability of the people and property of this state; to prepare for efficient evacuation and shelter of threatened or affected persons; to provide for the rapid and orderly provision of relief to persons and for the restoration of services and property; to prepare for and efficiently respond to public health emergencies; and to provide for the coordination of activities relating to emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation among and between agencies and officials of this state, with similar agencies and officials of other states, with local and federal governments, with interstate organizations, and with the private sector.(3) It is further the intent of the Legislature to promote the state’s emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities through enhanced coordination, long-term planning, and adequate funding. State policy for responding to disasters is to support local emergency response efforts. In the case of a major or catastrophic disaster, however, the needs of residents and communities will likely be greater than local resources. In these situations, the state must be capable of providing effective, coordinated, and timely support to communities and the public. Therefore, the Legislature hereby determines and declares that the provisions of this act fulfill an important state interest.(4) It is further the intent of the Legislature to minimize the negative effects of an extended emergency, such as a pandemic or another public health emergency. The Legislature recognizes that there are significant negative impacts on children and families associated with school closures during a public health emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The Legislature also recognizes the significant negative impacts of such emergencies on the economy due to business closures.(5) It is further the intent of the Legislature that all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery be made transparent to the public to the greatest extent possible.History.—s. 8, ch. 93-211; s. 2, ch. 2021-8.
FL Stat § 252.32 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.32 - Policy and purpose.

252.32 Policy and purpose.—(1) Because of the existing and continuing possibility of the occurrence of emergencies and disasters resulting from natural, technological, or manmade causes; in order to ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with, reduce vulnerability to, and recover from such emergencies and disasters; to provide for the common defense and to protect the public peace, health, and safety; and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, it is hereby found and declared to be necessary:(a) To create a state emergency management agency to be known as the “Division of Emergency Management,” to authorize the creation of local organizations for emergency management in the political subdivisions of the state, and to authorize cooperation with the Federal Government and the governments of other states.(b) To confer upon the Governor, the Division of Emergency Management, and the governing body of each political subdivision of the state the emergency powers provided herein.(c) To provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the Federal Government with respect to carrying out all emergency management functions and responsibilities.(d) To authorize the establishment of such organizations and the development and employment of such measures as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions of ss. 252.31-252.90.(e) To provide the means to assist in the prevention or mitigation of emergencies which may be caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and regulation of, public and private facilities and land use.(2) It is further declared to be the purpose of ss. 252.31-252.90 and the policy of the state that all emergency management functions of the state be coordinated to the maximum extent with comparable functions of the Federal Government, including its various departments, agencies of other states and localities, and private agencies of every type, to the end that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the workforce, resources, and facilities of the nation for dealing with any emergency that may occur.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 18, ch. 81-169; s. 14, ch. 83-334; s. 6, ch. 84-241; s. 9, ch. 93-211; s. 127, ch. 95-148; s. 30, ch. 2001-61.
FL Stat § 252.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.33 - Limitations.

252.33 Limitations.—Nothing in ss. 252.31-252.60 shall be construed to:(1) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by ss. 252.31-252.60 or other laws may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health or safety.(2) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs; but any communications facility or organization, including, but not limited to, radio and television stations, wire services, and newspapers, may be required to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instructions in connection with an emergency.(3) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, firefighting forces, units of the Armed Forces of the United States, or any personnel thereof, when on active duty; but state, local, and interjurisdictional emergency plans shall place reliance upon the forces available for performance of functions related to emergencies.(4) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to proclaim martial law or exercise any other powers vested in the Governor under the constitution, statutes, or common law of this state independent of, or in conjunction with, any provisions of ss. 252.31-252.60.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 15, ch. 83-334; s. 128, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 252.351 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.351 - Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.

252.351 Mandatory reporting of certain incidents by political subdivisions.—(1) For purposes of this section, the term “office” means the State Watch Office established within the division pursuant to s. 14.2016.(2) The division shall create and maintain a list of reportable incidents. The list shall include, but is not limited to, the following events:(a) Major fires, including wildfires, commercial or multiunit residential fires, or industrial fires.(b) Search and rescue operations, including structure collapses or urban search and rescue responses.(c) Bomb threats or threats to inflict harm on a large number of people or significant infrastructure, suspicious devices, or device detonations.(d) Natural hazards and severe weather, including earthquakes, landslides, or ground subsidence or sinkholes.(e) Public health and population protective actions, including public health hazards, evacuation orders, or emergency shelter openings.(f) Animal or agricultural events, including suspected or confirmed animal diseases, suspected or confirmed agricultural diseases, crop failures, or food supply contamination.(g) Environmental concerns, including an incident of reportable pollution release as required in s. 403.077(2).(h) Nuclear power plant events, including events in process or that have occurred which indicate a potential degradation of the level of safety of the plant or which indicate a security threat to facility protection.(i) Major transportation events, including aircraft or airport incidents, passenger or commercial railroad incidents, major road or bridge closures, or marine incidents involving a blocked navigable channel of a major waterway.(j) Major utility or infrastructure events, including dam failures or overtopping, drinking water facility breaches, or major utility outages or disruptions involving transmission lines or substations.(k) Military events, when information regarding such activities is provided to a political subdivision.(3) As soon as practicable following its initial response to an incident, a political subdivision shall provide notification to the office that an incident specified on the list of reportable incidents has occurred within its geographical boundaries. The division may establish guidelines specifying the method and format a political subdivision must use when reporting an incident.(4) Beginning December 1, 2020, and by December 1 every year thereafter, the division must provide the list of reportable incidents to each political subdivision.History.—s. 1, ch. 2020-53.
FL Stat § 252.356 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.356 - Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations.

252.356 Emergency and disaster planning provisions to assist persons with disabilities or limitations.—State agencies that contract with providers for the care of persons with disabilities or limitations that make such persons dependent upon the care of others shall include emergency and disaster planning provisions in such contracts at the time the contracts are initiated or upon renewal. These provisions shall include, but shall not be limited to:(1) The designation of an emergency coordinating officer.(2) A procedure to contact, prior to or immediately following an emergency or disaster, all persons, on a priority basis, who need assistance and sheltering during evacuations because of physical, mental, or sensory disabilities and whose care is provided under the contract.(3) A procedure to help persons who would need assistance and sheltering during evacuations because of physical, mental, or sensory disabilities register with the local emergency management agency as provided in s. 252.355.(4) A procedure to dispatch the emergency coordinating officer or other staff members to special needs shelters to assist clients with special needs, if necessary.(5) A procedure for providing the essential services the organization currently provides to special needs clients in preparation for, during, and following a disaster, including, but not limited to, a public health emergency.History.—s. 21, ch. 2000-140; s. 6, ch. 2021-8.
FL Stat § 252.3568 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.3568 - Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.

252.3568 Emergency sheltering of persons with pets.—(1) In accordance with s. 252.35, the division shall address strategies for the evacuation of persons with pets in the shelter component of the state comprehensive emergency management plan and shall include the requirement for similar strategies in its standards and requirements for local comprehensive emergency management plans. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Education shall assist the division in determining strategies regarding this activity.(2) If a county maintains designated shelters, it must also designate a shelter that can accommodate persons with pets. The shelter must be in compliance with applicable FEMA Disaster Assistance Policies and Procedures and with safety procedures regarding the sheltering of pets established in the shelter component of both local and state comprehensive emergency management plans.History.—s. 17, ch. 2006-71; s. 1, ch. 2020-132.
FL Stat § 252.3569 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.3569 - Florida state agricultural response team; emergency response to animal, agricultural, and vector issues.

252.3569 Florida state agricultural response team; emergency response to animal, agricultural, and vector issues.—The Legislature finds that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the lead agency for animal, agricultural, and vector issues in the state. Pursuant to this responsibility, there is established within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services a state agricultural response team.(1) The state agricultural response team, in coordination with the division, is responsible for the development, training, and support of county agricultural response teams and other nonemergency support functions.(2) During emergency or disaster situations, as described by the Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, the division shall coordinate with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the purposes of:(a) Oversight of the emergency management functions of preparedness, recovery, mitigation, and response with all agencies and organizations that are involved with the state’s response activities to animal, agricultural, and vector issues; and(b) Staffing the Emergency Support Function 17 at the State Emergency Operations Center and staffing, as necessary, at county emergency operations centers.History.—s. 2, ch. 2018-84.
FL Stat § 252.357 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.357 - Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster.

252.357 Monitoring of nursing homes and assisted living facilities during disaster.—The Florida Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan shall permit the Agency for Health Care Administration, working from the agency’s offices or in the Emergency Operations Center, ESF-8, to make initial contact with each nursing home and assisted living facility in the disaster area. The agency, by July 15, annually, shall publish on the Internet an emergency telephone number that may be used by nursing homes and assisted living facilities to contact the agency on a schedule established by the agency to report requests for assistance. The agency may also provide the telephone number to each facility when it makes the initial facility call.History.—s. 18, ch. 2006-71; s. 19, ch. 2018-110.
FL Stat § 252.358 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 252 - Emergency Management|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.63)|252.358 - Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills.

252.358 Emergency-preparedness prescription medication refills.—All health insurers, managed care organizations, and other entities that are licensed by the Office of Insurance Regulation and provide prescription medication coverage as part of a policy or contract shall waive time restrictions on prescription medication refills, which include suspension of electronic “refill too soon” edits to pharmacies, to enable insureds or subscribers to refill prescriptions in advance, if there are authorized refills remaining, and shall authorize payment to pharmacies for at least a 30-day supply of any prescription medication, regardless of the date upon which the prescription had most recently been filled by a pharmacist, when the following conditions occur:(1) The person seeking the prescription medication refill resides in a county that:(a) Is under a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service;(b) Is declared to be under a state of emergency in an executive order issued by the Governor; or(c) Has activated its emergency operations center and its emergency management plan.(2) The prescription medication refill is requested within 30 days after the origination date of the conditions stated in this section or until such conditions are terminated by the issuing authority or no longer exist. The time period for the waiver of prescription medication refills may be extended in 15- or 30-day increments by emergency orders issued by the Office of Insurance Regulation.This section does not excuse or exempt an insured or subscriber from compliance with all other terms of the policy or contract providing prescription medication coverage.History.—s. 29, ch. 2006-71; s. 20, ch. 2018-110.