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FL Stat § 175.151 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.151 - Penalty for Failure of Insurers to Comply With This Act.

175.151 Penalty for failure of insurers to comply with this act.—If any insurance company, corporation or other insurer fails to comply with the provisions of this act, on or before March 1 of each year as herein provided, the certificate of authority issued to said insurance company, corporation or other insurer to transact business in this state may be canceled and revoked by the Office of Insurance Regulation of the Financial Services Commission, and it is unlawful for any such insurance company, corporation, or other insurer to transact business thereafter in this state unless such insurance company, corporation, or other insurer shall be granted a new certificate of authority to transact any business in this state, in compliance with provisions of law authorizing such certificate of authority to be issued. The division is responsible for notifying the Office of Insurance Regulation regarding any such failure to comply.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 14, ch. 99-1; s. 163, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 175.181 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.181 - Beneficiaries.

175.181 Beneficiaries.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter:(1) Each firefighter may, on a form provided for that purpose, signed and filed with the board of trustees, designate a choice of one or more persons, named sequentially or jointly, as his or her beneficiary (or beneficiaries) to receive the benefit, if any, which may be payable in the event of his or her death; and each designation may be revoked by such firefighter by signing and filing with the board of trustees a new designation-of-beneficiary form.(2) If no beneficiary is named in the manner provided by subsection (1), or if no beneficiary designated by the member survives him or her, the death benefit, if any, which may be payable under the plan with respect to such deceased firefighter shall be paid by the board of trustees to the estate of such deceased firefighter, provided that the board of trustees, in its discretion, may direct that the commuted value of the remaining monthly income payments be paid in a lump sum. Any payment made to any person pursuant to this subsection shall operate as a complete discharge of all obligations under the plan with regard to the deceased firefighter and any other persons with rights under the plan and shall not be subject to review by anyone but shall be final, binding, and conclusive on all persons ever interested hereunder.(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the surviving spouse of any pension participant member killed in the line of duty shall not lose survivor retirement benefits if the spouse remarries. The surviving spouse of such deceased member whose benefit terminated because of remarriage shall have the benefit reinstated as of July 1, 1994, at an amount that would have been payable had such benefit not been terminated.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 11, ch. 81-168; s. 4, ch. 94-171; s. 1450, ch. 95-147; s. 18, ch. 99-1; s. 2, ch. 2000-159.
FL Stat § 175.195 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.195 - False, Misleading, or Fraudulent Statements Made to Obtain Public Retirement Benefits Prohibited; Penalty.

175.195 False, misleading, or fraudulent statements made to obtain public retirement benefits prohibited; penalty.—(1) It is unlawful for a person to willfully and knowingly make, or cause to be made, or to assist, conspire with, or urge another to make, or cause to be made, any false, fraudulent, or misleading oral or written statement or withhold or conceal material information to obtain any benefit available under a retirement plan receiving funding under this chapter.(2)(a) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(b) In addition to any applicable criminal penalty, upon conviction for a violation described in subsection (1), a participant or beneficiary of a pension plan receiving funding under this chapter may, in the discretion of the board of trustees, be required to forfeit the right to receive any or all benefits to which the person would otherwise be entitled under this chapter. For purposes of this paragraph, “conviction” means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld.History.—s. 20, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.201 - Death Prior to Retirement; Refunds of Contributions; Death Benefits.

175.201 Death prior to retirement; refunds of contributions; death benefits.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter:(1) If a firefighter dies before being eligible to retire, the heirs, legatees, beneficiaries, or personal representatives of such deceased firefighter shall be entitled to a refund of 100 percent, without interest, of the contributions made to the firefighters’ pension trust fund by such deceased firefighter or, in the event an annuity or life insurance contract has been purchased by the board of trustees on such firefighter, then to the death benefits available under such life insurance or annuity contract subject to the limitations on such death benefits set forth in s. 175.081, whichever amount is greater.(2) If a firefighter having at least 10 years of credited service dies prior to retirement, his or her beneficiary is entitled to the benefits otherwise payable to the firefighter at early or normal retirement age.In the event that the death benefit paid by a life insurance company exceeds the limit set forth in s. 175.081, the excess of the death benefit over the limit shall be paid to the firefighters’ pension trust fund. However, death benefits provided pursuant to s. 112.191 or any other state or federal law shall not be included in the calculation of death or retirement benefits provided under this chapter.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 13, ch. 81-168; s. 14, ch. 86-41; s. 5, ch. 90-138; s. 28, ch. 93-193; s. 926, ch. 95-147; s. 21, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.211 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.211 - Separation From Service; Refunds.

175.211 Separation from service; refunds.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter:(1) If a firefighter leaves the service of the municipality or special fire control district before accumulating aggregate time of 10 years toward retirement and before being eligible to retire under the provisions of this chapter, the firefighter shall be entitled to a refund of all of his or her contributions made to the firefighters’ pension trust fund after July 1, 1963, without interest, less any disability benefits paid to him or her after July 1, 1963.(2) If a firefighter who has been in the service of the municipality or special fire control district for at least 10 years elects to leave his or her accrued contributions, if contributions are required, in the firefighters’ pension trust fund, such firefighter upon attaining the age of 50 years may retire at the actuarial equivalent of the amount of such retirement income otherwise payable to him or her, as provided in s. 175.162(4), or upon attaining age 55 years may retire as provided in s. 175.162(1).History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 14, ch. 81-168; s. 29, ch. 93-193; s. 927, ch. 95-147; s. 22, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.221 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.221 - Lump-Sum Payment of Small Retirement Income.

175.221 Lump-sum payment of small retirement income.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter, notwithstanding any provisions of the plan to the contrary, if the monthly retirement income payable to any person entitled to benefits hereunder is less than $100, or if the single-sum value of the accrued retirement income is less than $5,000, as of the date of retirement or termination of service, whichever is applicable, the board of trustees, in the exercise of its discretion, may specify that the actuarial equivalent of such retirement income be paid in a lump sum.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 23, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.231 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.231 - Diseases of Firefighters Suffered in Line of Duty; Presumption.

175.231 Diseases of firefighters suffered in line of duty; presumption.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter, any condition or impairment of health of a firefighter caused by tuberculosis, hypertension, or heart disease resulting in total or partial disability or death shall be presumed to have been accidental and suffered in the line of duty unless the contrary is shown by competent evidence, provided that such firefighter shall have successfully passed a physical examination before entering into such service, which examination failed to reveal any evidence of such condition. This section shall be applicable to all firefighters only with reference to pension and retirement benefits under this chapter.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 15, ch. 81-168; s. 24, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.241 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.241 - Exemption From Tax and Execution.

175.241 Exemption from tax and execution.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter, the pensions, annuities, or other benefits accrued or accruing to any person under any chapter plan or local law plan under the provisions of this chapter and the accumulated contributions and the cash securities in the funds created under this chapter are hereby exempted from any state, county, or municipal tax and shall not be subject to execution or attachment or to any legal process whatsoever, and shall be unassignable.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 25, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.301 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.301 - Depository for Pension Funds.

175.301 Depository for pension funds.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter, all funds of the firefighters’ pension trust fund of any chapter plan or local law plan under this chapter may be deposited by the board of trustees with the treasurer of the municipality or special fire control district, acting in a ministerial capacity only, who shall be liable in the same manner and to the same extent as he or she is liable for the safekeeping of funds for the municipality or special fire control district. However, any funds so deposited with the treasurer of the municipality or special fire control district shall be kept in a separate fund by the treasurer or clearly identified as such funds of the firefighters’ pension trust fund. In lieu thereof, the board of trustees shall deposit the funds of the firefighters’ pension trust fund in a qualified public depository as defined in s. 280.02, which depository with regard to such funds shall conform to and be bound by all of the provisions of chapter 280.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 19, ch. 81-168; s. 17, ch. 86-41; s. 2, ch. 88-185; s. 33, ch. 93-193; s. 930, ch. 95-147; s. 29, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.311 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.311 - Municipalities, Special Fire Control Districts, and Boards Independent of Each Other.

175.311 Municipalities, special fire control districts, and boards independent of each other.—In the enforcement and interpretation of the provisions of this chapter for any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter, each municipality and each special fire control district shall be independent of any other municipality or special fire control district, and the board of trustees of the firefighters’ pension trust fund of each municipality and each special fire control district shall function for the municipality or special fire control district that it serves as trustee. Each board of trustees shall be independent of the municipality or special fire control district for which it serves as board of trustees to the extent required to accomplish the intent, requirements, and responsibilities provided for in this chapter.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; s. 4, ch. 79-380; s. 18, ch. 86-41; s. 34, ch. 93-193; s. 30, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.333 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.333 - Discrimination in Benefit Formula Prohibited; Restrictions Regarding Designation of Joint Annuitants.

175.333 Discrimination in benefit formula prohibited; restrictions regarding designation of joint annuitants.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter:(1) No plan shall discriminate in its benefit formula based on color, national origin, sex, or marital status.(2)(a) If a plan offers a joint annuitant option and the member selects such option, or if a plan specifies that the member’s spouse is to receive the benefits that continue to be payable upon the death of the member, then, in both of these cases, after retirement benefits have commenced, a retired member may change his or her designation of joint annuitant or beneficiary only twice.(b) Any retired member who desires to change his or her joint annuitant or beneficiary shall file with the board of trustees of his or her plan a notarized notice of such change either by registered letter or on such form as is provided by the administrator of the plan. Upon receipt of a completed change of joint annuitant form or such other notice, the board of trustees shall adjust the member’s monthly benefit by the application of actuarial tables and calculations developed to ensure that the benefit paid is the actuarial equivalent of the present value of the member’s current benefit. Nothing herein shall preclude a plan from actuarially adjusting benefits or offering options based upon sex, age, early retirement, or disability.(3) Eligibility for coverage under the plan must be based upon length of service or attained age, or both, and benefits must be determined by a nondiscriminatory formula based upon:(a) Length of service and compensation; or(b) Length of service.History.—s. 4, ch. 79-380; s. 19, ch. 86-41; s. 932, ch. 95-147; s. 33, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.341 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.341 - Duties of Division of Retirement; Rulemaking Authority; Investments by State Board of Administration.

175.341 Duties of Division of Retirement; rulemaking authority; investments by State Board of Administration.—(1) The division shall be responsible for the daily oversight and monitoring for actuarial soundness of the firefighters’ pension plans, whether chapter or local law plans, established under this chapter, for receiving and holding the premium tax moneys collected under this chapter, and, upon determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter, for disbursing those moneys to the firefighters’ pension plans. The funds necessary to pay expenses for such administration shall be annually appropriated from the interest and investment income earned on moneys deposited in the trust fund.(2) The State Board of Administration shall invest and reinvest the moneys in the trust fund collected under this chapter in accordance with ss. 215.44-215.53. Costs incurred by the board in carrying out the provisions of this subsection shall be deducted from the interest and investment income accruing to the trust fund.History.—s. 1, ch. 63-249; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 36, ch. 93-193; s. 3, ch. 95-250; s. 11, ch. 98-200; s. 34, ch. 99-1; s. 48, ch. 2012-116.
FL Stat § 175.371 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.371 - Transfer to Another State Retirement System; Benefits Payable.

175.371 Transfer to another state retirement system; benefits payable.—For any municipality, special fire control district, chapter plan, local law municipality, local law special fire control district, or local law plan under this chapter:(1) Any firefighter who has a vested right to benefits under a pension plan created pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and who elects to participate in another state retirement system may not receive a benefit under the provisions of the latter retirement system for any year’s service for which benefits are paid under the provisions of the pension plan created pursuant to this chapter.(2) When every active participant in any pension plan created pursuant to this chapter elects to transfer to another state retirement system, the pension plan created pursuant to this chapter shall be terminated and the assets distributed in accordance with s. 175.361. If some participants in a pension plan created pursuant to this chapter elect to transfer to another state retirement system and other participants elect to remain in the existing plan created pursuant to this chapter, the plan created pursuant to this chapter shall continue to receive state premium tax moneys until fully funded. If the plan is fully funded at a particular valuation date and not fully funded at a later valuation date, the plan shall resume receipt of state premium tax moneys until the plan is once again fully funded. “Fully funded” means that the present value of all benefits, accrued and projected, is less than the available assets and the present value of future member contributions and future plan sponsor contributions on an actuarial entry age cost funding basis. Effective May 31, 1998, for plans discussed herein, the plan shall remain in effect until the final benefit payment has been made to the last participant or beneficiary and shall then be terminated in accordance with s. 175.361.History.—s. 22, ch. 86-41; s. 37, ch. 99-1; s. 5, ch. 2002-66.
FL Stat § 175.381 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.381 - Applicability.

175.381 Applicability.—This act shall apply to all municipalities, special fire control districts, chapter plans, local law municipalities, local law special fire control districts, or local law plans presently existing or to be created pursuant to this chapter. Those plans presently existing pursuant to s. 175.351 and not in compliance with the provisions of this act must comply no later than December 31, 1999. However, the plan sponsor of any plan established by special act of the Legislature shall have until July 1, 2000, to comply with the provisions of this act, except as otherwise provided in this act with regard to establishment and election of board members. The provisions of this act shall be construed to establish minimum standards and minimum benefit levels, and nothing contained in this act or in chapter 175 shall operate to reduce presently existing rights or benefits of any firefighter, directly, indirectly, or otherwise.History.—s. 23, ch. 86-41; s. 38, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 175.411 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 175 - Firefighter Pensions|175.411 - Optional Participation.

175.411 Optional participation.—A municipality or special fire control district may revoke its participation under this chapter by rescinding the legislative act, ordinance, or resolution which assesses and imposes the taxes authorized in s. 175.101, and by furnishing a certified copy of such legislative act, ordinance, or resolution to the division. Thereafter, the municipality or special fire control district shall be prohibited from participating under this chapter, and shall not be eligible for future premium tax moneys. Premium tax moneys previously received shall continue to be used for the sole and exclusive benefit of firefighters, or firefighters and police officers where included, and no amendment, legislative act, ordinance, or resolution shall be adopted which shall have the effect of reducing the then-vested accrued benefits of the firefighters, retirees, or their beneficiaries. The municipality or special fire control district shall continue to furnish an annual report to the division as provided in s. 175.261. If the municipality or special fire control district subsequently terminates the defined benefit plan, they shall do so in compliance with the provisions of s. 175.361.History.—s. 81, ch. 99-1.
FL Stat § 180.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 180 - Municipal Public Works|180.01 - Definition of Term “municipality.”

180.01 Definition of term “municipality.”—The term “municipality,” as used in this chapter, shall mean any city, town, or village duly incorporated under the laws of the state.History.—s. 1, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(6).
FL Stat § 180.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XII - Municipalities|Chapter 180 - Municipal Public Works|180.02 - Powers of Municipalities.

180.02 Powers of municipalities.—(1) For the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter, any municipality may execute its corporate powers within its corporate limits.(2) Any municipality may extend and execute all of its corporate powers applicable for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter outside of its corporate limits, as hereinafter provided and as may be desirable or necessary for the promotion of the public health, safety and welfare or for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter; provided, however, that said corporate powers shall not extend or apply within the corporate limits of another municipality.(3) In the event any municipality desires to avail itself of the provisions or benefits of this chapter, it is lawful for such municipality to create a zone or area by ordinance and to prescribe reasonable regulations requiring all persons or corporations living or doing business within said area to connect, when available, with any sewerage system or alternative water supply system, including, but not limited to, reclaimed water, aquifer storage and recovery, and desalination systems, constructed, erected and operated under the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, in the creation of said zone the municipality shall not include any area within the limits of any other incorporated city or village, nor shall such area or zone extend for more than 5 miles from the corporate limits of said municipality.History.—s. 1, ch. 17118, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3100(6); s. 5, ch. 95-323.