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FL Stat § 284.31 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.31 - Scope and types of coverages; separate accounts.

284.31 Scope and types of coverages; separate accounts.—The Insurance Risk Management Trust Fund must, unless specifically excluded by the Department of Financial Services, cover all departments of the State of Florida and their employees, agents, and volunteers and must provide separate accounts for workers’ compensation, general liability, fleet automotive liability, federal civil rights actions under 42 U.S.C. s. 1983 or similar federal statutes, state agency firefighter cancer benefits payable under s. 112.1816(2), and court-awarded attorney fees in other proceedings against the state except for such awards in eminent domain or for inverse condemnation or for awards by the Public Employees Relations Commission. Unless specifically excluded by the Department of Financial Services, the Insurance Risk Management Trust Fund must provide fleet automotive liability coverage to motor vehicles titled to the state, or to any department of the state, when such motor vehicles are used by community transportation coordinators performing, under contract to the appropriate department of the state, services for the transportation disadvantaged under part I of chapter 427. Such fleet automotive liability coverage is primary and is subject to s. 768.28 and parts II and III of chapter 284, and applicable rules adopted thereunder, and the terms and conditions of the certificate of coverage issued by the Department of Financial Services.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 4, ch. 74-235; s. 68, ch. 79-40; s. 6, ch. 79-139; s. 3, ch. 83-159; s. 78, ch. 86-163; s. 1, ch. 88-239; s. 53, ch. 99-13; s. 317, ch. 2003-261; s. 3, ch. 2021-113.
FL Stat § 284.311 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.311 - Property damage coverage for state-owned vehicles.

284.311 Property damage coverage for state-owned vehicles.—If a state employee whose duties are those of a law enforcement officer, as defined in s. 943.10, uses the motor vehicle for off-duty work for which he or she must reimburse the state, that reimbursement must include a reimbursement for property damage coverage on the motor vehicle while it is used for the off-duty work. The Division of Risk Management within the Department of Financial Services shall adopt rules assessing the amount of such reimbursement for the actual costs of coverage associated with off-duty coverage and may adopt rules that provide for a deductible in an amount of not more than $500 per incident when the employee is determined to be at fault in the incident and was using the motor vehicle in approved activities for which he or she was liable to reimburse the state.History.—s. 2, ch. 2004-83.
FL Stat § 284.32 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.32 - Department of Financial Services to implement and consolidate.

284.32 Department of Financial Services to implement and consolidate.—The Department of Financial Services is authorized to effect a consolidation and combination of all insurance coverages provided herein into one insurance program in accordance with the provisions of part I of chapter 287.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 318, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 284.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.33 - Purchase of insurance, reinsurance, and services.

284.33 Purchase of insurance, reinsurance, and services.—(1) The Department of Financial Services is authorized to provide insurance, specific excess insurance, and aggregate excess insurance through the Department of Management Services, pursuant to the provisions of part I of chapter 287, as necessary to provide insurance coverages authorized by this part, consistent with market availability. However, the Department of Financial Services may directly purchase annuities by using a structured settlement insurance consulting firm selected by the department to assist in the settlement of claims being handled by the Division of Risk Management. The selection of the structured settlement insurance services consultant shall be made by using competitive sealed proposals. The consulting firm shall act as an agent of record for the department in procuring the best annuity products available to facilitate structured settlement of claims, considering price, insurer financial strength, and the best interests of the state risk management program. Purchase of annuities by the department using a structured settlement method is excepted from competitive sealed bidding or proposal requirements. The Department of Financial Services is further authorized to purchase such risk management services, including, but not limited to, risk and claims control; safety management; and legal, investigative, and adjustment services, as may be required and pay claims. The department may contract with a service organization for such services and advance money to such service organization for deposit in a special checking account for paying claims made against the state under the provisions of this part. The special checking account shall be maintained in this state in a bank or savings association organized under the laws of this state or of the United States. The department may replenish such account as often as necessary upon the presentation by the service organization of documentation for payments of claims equal to the amount of the requested reimbursement.(2) Nothing contained in chapter 287 shall be construed as requiring written agreements for health and mental health services or drugs in the examinations, diagnoses, or treatments of sick or injured employees or other benefits as required by the provisions of chapter 440.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 90, ch. 73-333; s. 7, ch. 79-139; s. 4, ch. 83-159; s. 73, ch. 98-279; s. 1, ch. 2000-365; s. 319, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 284.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.34 - Professional medical liability of the university boards of trustees and nuclear energy liability excluded.

284.34 Professional medical liability of the university boards of trustees and nuclear energy liability excluded.—Unless specifically authorized by the Department of Financial Services, no coverages shall be provided by this fund for professional medical liability insurance for the university boards of trustees or the physicians, officers, employees, or agents of any board or for liability related to nuclear energy which is ordinarily subject to the standard nuclear energy liability exclusion of conventional liability insurance policies. This section does not affect the self-insurance programs of the university boards of trustees established pursuant to s. 1004.24.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 5, ch. 74-235; s. 1, ch. 79-136; s. 175, ch. 81-259; s. 941, ch. 2002-387; s. 320, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 284.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.35 - Administrative personnel; expenses to be paid from fund.

284.35 Administrative personnel; expenses to be paid from fund.—The Department of Financial Services is authorized, in accordance with current budget and personnel requirements, to employ necessary administrative and clerical personnel and actuarial consultants, as necessary to maintain, operate, and administer the fund. All salaries and expenses of administration and operation shall be paid from the fund.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 321, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 284.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.36 - Appropriation deposits; premium payment.

284.36 Appropriation deposits; premium payment.—Premiums for coverage by the State Risk Management Trust Fund as calculated on all coverages shall be billed and charged to each state agency according to coverages obtained by the fund for their benefit, and such obligations shall be paid promptly by each agency from its operating budget upon presentation of a bill therefor. After the first year of operation, premiums to be charged to all departments of the state are to be computed on a retrospective rating arrangement based upon actual losses accruing to the fund and loss prevention results, taking into account reasonable expectations, the maintenance and stability of the fund, and the cost of insurance.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 69, ch. 79-40; s. 111, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 14, ch. 2000-122; s. 5, ch. 2011-59.
FL Stat § 284.37 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.37 - Premium and investment accruals used for fund purposes.

284.37 Premium and investment accruals used for fund purposes.—All premiums paid into the fund and all moneys from investments or any other source pursuant to said program shall be held by the Department of Financial Services and used for the purpose of paying losses, premiums for insurance, risk and claims management services, and operating expenses.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 322, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 284.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.38 - Waiver of sovereign immunity; effect.

284.38 Waiver of sovereign immunity; effect.—The insurance programs developed herein shall provide limits as established by the provisions of s. 768.28 if a tort claim. The limits provided in s. 768.28 shall not apply to a civil rights action arising under 42 U.S.C. s. 1983 or similar federal statute. Payment of a pending or future claim or judgment arising under any of said statutes may be made upon this act becoming a law, unless the officer, employee, or agent has been determined in the final judgment to have caused the harm intentionally; however, the fund is authorized to pay all other court-ordered attorney’s fees as provided under s. 284.31.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 8, ch. 79-139; s. 176, ch. 81-259.
FL Stat § 284.385 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.385 - Reporting and handling of claims.

284.385 Reporting and handling of claims.—(1) All departments covered by the State Risk Management Trust Fund under this part shall immediately report all known or potential claims to the Department of Financial Services for handling, except employment complaints that have not been filed with the Florida Human Relations Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or any similar agency. When deemed necessary, the Department of Financial Services shall assign or reassign the claim to counsel. The assigned counsel shall report regularly to the Department of Financial Services or to the covered department on the status of any such claims or litigation as required by the Department of Financial Services. Such claims may not be compromised or settled for monetary compensation without the prior approval of the Department of Financial Services and prior notification to the covered department. All departments shall cooperate with the Department of Financial Services in its handling of claims. The Department of Financial Services and the Department of Management Services, with the cooperation of the state attorneys and the clerks of the courts, shall develop a system to coordinate the exchange of information concerning claims for and against the state, its agencies, and its subdivisions, to assist in collection of amounts due to them. The covered department is responsible for the settlement of any claim for injunctive or affirmative relief under 42 U.S.C. s. 1983 or similar federal or state statutes. The payment of a settlement or judgment for any claim covered and reported under this part may be made only from the State Risk Management Trust Fund.(2) Benefits provided under s. 112.1816(2) may not be paid from the fund until each request for any out-of-pocket deductible, copayment, or coinsurance costs and one-time cash payout has been validated and approved by the Department of Management Services.History.—s. 6, ch. 83-159; s. 2, ch. 91-209; s. 242, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 15, ch. 2000-122; s. 22, ch. 2001-56; s. 10, ch. 2001-266; s. 323, ch. 2003-261; s. 4, ch. 2021-113.
FL Stat § 284.39 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.39 - Adoption of rules.

284.39 Adoption of rules.—The Department of Financial Services may adopt rules for the proper management and maintenance of the fund.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 324, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 284.40 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.40 - Division of Risk Management; disclosure of certain workers’ compensation-related information by the Department of Financial Services.

284.40 Division of Risk Management; disclosure of certain workers’ compensation-related information by the Department of Financial Services.—(1) It shall be the responsibility of the Division of Risk Management of the Department of Financial Services to administer this part and the provisions of s. 287.131.(2) The claim files maintained by the Division of Risk Management shall be confidential, shall be only for the usage by the Department of Financial Services in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities under this part, and shall be exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1).(3) Upon certification by the division director or his or her designee to the custodian of any records maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, Agency for Health Care Administration, or Department of Elderly Affairs that such records are necessary to investigate a claim against the Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, Agency for Health Care Administration, or Department of Elderly Affairs being handled by the Division of Risk Management, the records shall be released to the division subject to the provisions of subsection (2), any conflicting provisions as to the confidentiality of such records notwithstanding.(4) Notwithstanding s. 440.1851, the Department of Financial Services may disclose the personal identifying information of an injured or deceased employee to a department-contracted vendor for the purpose of ascertaining a claimant’s claims history to investigate the compensability of a claim or to identify and prevent fraud.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 6, ch. 74-235; s. 2, ch. 77-107; s. 1, ch. 78-408; s. 1, ch. 89-15; s. 102, ch. 90-360; s. 204, ch. 95-148; s. 132, ch. 96-406; s. 49, ch. 99-8; s. 325, ch. 2003-261; s. 51, ch. 2014-19; s. 5, ch. 2018-102.
FL Stat § 284.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.41 - Transfer of personnel and funds to the Division of Risk Management.

284.41 Transfer of personnel and funds to the Division of Risk Management.—(1) All personnel and funds otherwise allocated to the Department of Financial Services for this purpose are transferred to the Division of Risk Management.(2) The administration of parts I, II, and III of this chapter is a function of the Division of Risk Management.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-206; s. 5, ch. 83-159; s. 32, ch. 98-34; s. 326, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 284.42 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.42 - Reports on state insurance program.

284.42 Reports on state insurance program.—(1)(a) The Department of Financial Services, with the Department of Management Services, shall conduct an analysis of the state insurance program each year and submit the results on or before January 1 in a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which shall include:1. Complete underwriting information as to the nature of the risks accepted for self-insurance and those risks that are transferred to the insurance market.2. The funds allocated to the Florida Casualty Risk Management Trust Fund and premiums paid for insurance through the market.3. The method of handling legal matters and the cost allocated.4. The method and cost of handling inspection and engineering of risks.5. The cost of risk management service purchased.6. The cost of managing the State Insurance Program by the Department of Financial Services and the Department of Management Services.(b) Beginning January 1, 2013, the Division of Risk Management shall include in its annual report an analysis of agency return-to-work efforts, including, but not limited to, agency return-to-work program performance metrics and a status report on participating return-to-work programs. The report shall specify benchmarks, including, but not limited to, the average lost-time claims per year, per agency; the total number of lost claims; and specific agency measurable outcomes indicating the change in performance from year to year.(2) The departments shall make available complete claims history including description of loss, claims paid and reserved, and the cost of all claims handled by the state.History.—s. 2, ch. 72-206; s. 7, ch. 77-320; s. 243, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 327, ch. 2003-261; s. 6, ch. 2011-59.
FL Stat § 284.45 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 284 - State Risk Management and Safety Programs|Part II - State Casualty Claims (Ss. 284.30-284.45)|284.45 - Sexual harassment victims.

284.45 Sexual harassment victims.—(1) An individual working for an entity covered by the State Risk Management Trust Fund may not engage in retaliatory conduct of any kind against a sexual harassment victim. As used in this section, the term “sexual harassment victim” means an individual employed, or being considered for employment, with an entity participating in the State Risk Management Trust Fund who becomes a victim of workplace sexual harassment through the course of employment, or while being considered for employment, with the entity.(2) The willful and knowing dissemination of personal identifying information of a sexual harassment victim, which is confidential and exempt pursuant to s. 119.071(2)(n), to any party other than a governmental entity in furtherance of its official duties or pursuant to a court order is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082.History.—s. 5, ch. 2021-113.
FL Stat § 285.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 285 - Indian Reservations and Affairs|Part I - Indian Affairs (Ss. 285.01-285.20)|285.01 - Lands set aside; description.

285.01 Lands set aside; description.—The following described lands in the County of Monroe, are set aside and given to the Seminole Indians of Florida as a reservation, to wit:(1) All of the lands now belonging to the state in township fifty-six south of range thirty-two east, being all of sections seven to fifteen, inclusive, and seventeen to thirty-six, inclusive, containing 18,560 acres, more or less.(2) Also, all of sections one to four, inclusive; ten to fifteen, inclusive; twenty-two to twenty-four, inclusive, and sections thirty-five and thirty-six, in township fifty-seven south of range thirty-two east, containing 9,600 acres, more or less.(3) Also, all of sections one to three, inclusive; ten to fourteen, inclusive; twenty-four, twenty-five, thirty-five and thirty-six, of township fifty-eight south of range thirty-two east, containing 7,680 acres, more or less.(4) Also, all of sections seven to fifteen, inclusive, and seventeen to thirty-six, inclusive, of township fifty-six south of range thirty-three east, containing 18,560 acres, more or less.(5) Also, all of sections one to fifteen, inclusive, and seventeen to thirty-six, inclusive, of township fifty-seven south of range thirty-three east, containing 22,400 acres, more or less.(6) Also, all of sections one to fifteen, inclusive, and seventeen to thirty-six, inclusive, of township fifty-eight south of range thirty-three east, containing 22,400 acres, more or less.History.—s. 1, ch. 7310, 1917; RGS 1313; CGL 1994; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945.
FL Stat § 285.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 285 - Indian Reservations and Affairs|Part I - Indian Affairs (Ss. 285.01-285.20)|285.011 - Seminole Indian lands; trustee.

285.011 Seminole Indian lands; trustee.—The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund shall hereafter serve as the trustee of all Seminole Indian lands, and title to all such lands shall be vested in said board to be held in trust for the perpetual use and benefit of the Seminole Indians and as a reservation for them.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-286.
FL Stat § 285.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 285 - Indian Reservations and Affairs|Part I - Indian Affairs (Ss. 285.01-285.20)|285.03 - Grant of Florida lands to Seminole Indians.

285.03 Grant of Florida lands to Seminole Indians.—(1)(a) A grant is made, for use of the Seminole Indians of Florida, of a tract of land situated in Broward County, described as follows:(b) Beginning 330 feet west of the northeast corner of lot fourteen, of section thirty-six, township fifty south, range forty-one east; thence west 495 feet; thence south 1,320 feet, thence east 495 feet, thence north 1,320 feet to point of beginning, being 15 acres, more or less.(2) The said described lands shall become a part of the Seminole Indian Reservation, reserved by Act of Legislature, 1931, to use of the Seminole Indians of Florida.(3) If, at any time, said lands should be abandoned or not used for the purpose for which granted, such lands would revert to the State of Florida.History.—ss. 1, 4, ch. 16175, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1995(1).
FL Stat § 285.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 285 - Indian Reservations and Affairs|Part I - Indian Affairs (Ss. 285.01-285.20)|285.04 - Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund authorized to exchange state lands for United States lands.

285.04 Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund authorized to exchange state lands for United States lands.—To provide more adequately for the needs of the Seminole Indians in Florida, and for cooperating with the United States therein, the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund may, in its discretion, exchange state lands with the United States for lands owned by the United States.History.—s. 1, ch. 17065, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1995(2); s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106.