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FL Stat § 744.638 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.638 - Clerk of the circuit court; fees; duties.

744.638 Clerk of the circuit court; fees; duties.—Upon the filing of the petition for guardianship, granting of same, and entering decree thereon, the clerk of the circuit court is entitled to the service charge as provided by law, which shall include the cost of recording the petition, bond, and decree and the issuing of letters of guardianship. The certificate of the secretary or the secretary’s authorized representative provided for in s. 744.613 need not be recorded but must be kept in the file. Upon issuing letters of guardianship or letters appointing a guardian for the estate of a minor or incompetent, the clerk of the circuit court shall send to the regional office of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction in this state two certified copies of the letters and two certified copies of the bond approved by the court, without charge or expense to the estate involved. The clerk of the circuit court shall also send a certified copy of such letters to the property appraiser and to the tax collector in each county in which the ward owns real property.History.—s. 10, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2142; s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 24, ch. 73-334; s. 7, ch. 84-62; s. 11, ch. 87-145; s. 51, ch. 93-268; s. 1125, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 294.11.
FL Stat § 744.639 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.639 - Attorney’s fee.

744.639 Attorney’s fee.—The fee for the attorney filing the petition and conducting the proceedings shall be fixed by the court in an amount as small as reasonably possible, not to exceed $250. However, this section is not to be interpreted to exclude a petition for extraordinary attorney’s fees, properly filed, and if approved by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, does not necessitate a hearing before the court for approval, but the court shall enter its order for withdrawal of said attorney’s fees from the ward’s guardianship account accordingly.History.—s. 7, ch. 84-62; s. 31, ch. 95-401; s. 16, ch. 97-93.
FL Stat § 744.641 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.641 - Guardian’s compensation; bond premiums.

744.641 Guardian’s compensation; bond premiums.—The amount of compensation payable to a guardian shall not exceed 5 percent of the income of the ward during any year and may be taken, by the guardian, on a monthly basis. In the event of extraordinary services rendered by such guardian, the court may, upon petition and after hearing on the petition, authorize additional compensation for the extraordinary services, payable from the estate of the ward. Provided that extraordinary services approved by the United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs do not require a court hearing for approval of the fees, but shall require an order authorizing the guardian to withdraw the amount from the guardianship account. No compensation shall be allowed on the corpus of an estate received from a preceding guardian. The guardian may be allowed from the estate of her or his ward reasonable premiums paid by the guardian to any corporate surety upon the guardian’s bond.History.—s. 11, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(12); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 14, ch. 84-62; s. 63, ch. 85-62; s. 52, ch. 93-268; s. 32, ch. 95-401; s. 1126, ch. 97-102; s. 85, ch. 99-3.Note.—Former s. 293.12.
FL Stat § 744.643 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.643 - Discharge of guardian of minor or incompetent ward.

744.643 Discharge of guardian of minor or incompetent ward.—When a minor ward, for whom a guardian has been appointed under the provisions of this part or other laws of this state, attains his or her majority and, if such minor ward has been incompetent, is declared competent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the court, or when an incompetent ward who is not a minor is declared competent by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the court, the guardian shall, upon making a satisfactory accounting, be discharged upon a petition filed for that purpose.History.—s. 16, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(17); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 15, ch. 84-62; s. 53, ch. 93-268; s. 1127, ch. 97-102.Note.—Former s. 293.17.
FL Stat § 744.646 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.646 - Final settlement of guardianship; notice required; guardian ad litem fee; papers required by United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

744.646 Final settlement of guardianship; notice required; guardian ad litem fee; papers required by United States Department of Veterans Affairs.—On the final settlement of the guardianship, the notice provided herein for partial settlement must be given and the other proceedings conducted as in the case of partial settlement, except that a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent the ward, the fee of which guardian ad litem shall in no case exceed $150. However, if the ward has been pronounced competent, is shown to be mentally sound, appears in court, and is 18 years of age, the settlement may be had between the guardian and the ward under the direction of the court without notice to the next of kin, or the appointment of a guardian ad litem. A certified copy of the final settlement so made in every case must be filed with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs by the clerk of the court.History.—s. 11, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2143; s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 13, ch. 77-121; s. 16, ch. 84-62; s. 54, ch. 93-268.Note.—Former s. 294.12.
FL Stat § 744.649 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.649 - Notice of appointment of general guardian; closing of veteran’s guardianship; transfer of responsibilities and penalties to general guardian.

744.649 Notice of appointment of general guardian; closing of veteran’s guardianship; transfer of responsibilities and penalties to general guardian.—When the appointment of a general guardian has been made in the proper court and such guardian has qualified and taken charge of the other property of the ward, the general guardian shall file notice of such appointment in the court in which the veteran’s guardianship is pending and have the veteran’s guardianship settled up and closed so that the general guardian may take charge of the moneys referred to and described in ss. 744.613(2) and (3) and 744.622. When the appointment of a general guardian, whether for an incompetent or minor child or another beneficiary entitled to the benefits provided in 38 U.S.C., as amended, has been confirmed by the court having jurisdiction, such general guardian is responsible and is subject to the provisions and penalties contained in 38 U.S.C., as amended, as well as the requirements pertaining to guardians as set forth in this part.History.—s. 6, ch. 11906, 1927; CGL 2138; s. 17, ch. 84-62.Note.—Former s. 294.07.
FL Stat § 744.652 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.652 - Construction and application of part.

744.652 Construction and application of part.—This part shall be construed liberally to secure the beneficial intents and purposes of this part and applies only to beneficiaries of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. It shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose of making the welfare of such beneficiaries the primary concern of their guardians and of the court.History.—ss. 17, 19, ch. 14579, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 2146(18); s. 1, ch. 73-304; s. 18, ch. 84-62; s. 55, ch. 93-268.Note.—Former s. 293.18.
FL Stat § 744.653 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIII - Domestic Relations|Chapter 744 - Guardianship|Part VIII - Veterans’ Guardianship (Ss. 744.602-744.653)|744.653 - Annual guardianship report.

744.653 Annual guardianship report.—Guardians appointed under the Veterans’ Guardianship Law shall not be required to comply with the provisions of s. 744.367.History.—s. 6, ch. 91-306.
FL Stat § 760.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.01 - Purposes; construction; title.

760.01 Purposes; construction; title.—(1) Sections 760.01-760.11 and 509.092 shall be cited as the “Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.”(2) The general purposes of the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 are to secure for all individuals within the state freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status and thereby to protect their interest in personal dignity, to make available to the state their full productive capacities, to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest, to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare, and to promote the interests, rights, and privileges of individuals within the state.(3) The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms and shall be liberally construed to further the general purposes stated in this section and the special purposes of the particular provision involved.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-287; s. 1, ch. 72-48; s. 1, ch. 77-341; s. 1, ch. 92-177; s. 4, ch. 92-282; s. 2, ch. 2015-68.Note.—Former ss. 13.201, 23.161.
FL Stat § 760.021 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.021 - Enforcement.

760.021 Enforcement.—(1) The Attorney General may commence a civil action for damages, injunctive relief, civil penalties not to exceed $10,000 per violation, and such other relief as may be appropriate under the laws of this state if the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group:(a) Has engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination as defined by the laws of this state; or(b) Has been discriminated against as defined by the laws of this state and such discrimination raises an issue of great public interest.(2) The Attorney General may file an action under this section in the circuit court of the county where the cause of action arises or in the circuit court of the Second Judicial Circuit, in and for Leon County.(3) In any proceeding under this section, the respondent may request, before any responsive pleading is due, that a hearing be held no earlier than 5 days but no more than 30 days after the filing of the complaint, at which hearing the court shall determine whether the complaint on its face makes a prima facie showing that a pattern or practice of discrimination exists or that, as a result of discrimination, an issue of great public interest exists.(4) The prevailing party in an action brought under this section is entitled to an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.(5) Any damages recovered under this section shall accrue to the injured party.History.—s. 2, ch. 2003-396.
FL Stat § 760.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.03 - Commission on Human Relations; staff.

760.03 Commission on Human Relations; staff.—(1) There is hereby created the Florida Commission on Human Relations, comprised of 12 members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The commission shall select one of its members to serve as chairperson for terms of 2 years.(2) The members of the commission must be broadly representative of various racial, religious, ethnic, social, economic, political, and professional groups within the state; and at least one member of the commission must be 60 years of age or older.(3) Commissioners shall be appointed for terms of 4 years. A member chosen to fill a vacancy otherwise than by expiration of term shall be appointed for the unexpired term of the member whom such appointee is to succeed. A member of the commission shall be eligible for reappointment. A vacancy in the commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to exercise the powers of the commission.(4) The Governor may suspend a member of the commission only for cause, subject to removal or reinstatement by the Senate.(5) Six members shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business; however, the commission may establish panels of not less than three of its members to exercise its powers under the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, subject to such procedures and limitations as the commission may provide by rule. Notwithstanding this subsection, three appointed members serving on panels shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of official business of the panel.(6) Each commissioner shall be compensated at the rate of $50 per day for each day of actual attendance to commission duties and shall be entitled to receive per diem and travel expenses as provided by s. 112.061.(7) The commission shall appoint, and may remove, an executive director who, with the consent of the commission, may employ a deputy, attorneys, investigators, clerks, and such other personnel as may be necessary adequately to perform the functions of the commission, within budgetary limitations.History.—s. 3, ch. 69-287; s. 1, ch. 70-438; s. 3, ch. 77-341; s. 1, ch. 80-148; s. 27, ch. 87-172; s. 3, ch. 92-177; s. 4, ch. 92-282; s. 1, ch. 2020-153.Note.—Former ss. 13.221, 23.163.
FL Stat § 760.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.04 - Commission on Human Relations, assigned to Department of Management Services.

760.04 Commission on Human Relations, assigned to Department of Management Services.—The commission created by s. 760.03 is assigned to the Department of Management Services. The commission, in the performance of its duties pursuant to the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, shall not be subject to control, supervision, or direction by the Department of Management Services.History.—s. 7, ch. 69-287; ss. 45, 56, ch. 79-190; s. 4, ch. 92-177; s. 134, ch. 92-279; ss. 1, 4, ch. 92-282; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 35, ch. 96-399.Note.—Former ss. 13.231, 23.164.
FL Stat § 760.05 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.05 - Functions of the commission.

760.05 Functions of the commission.—The commission shall promote and encourage fair treatment and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status and mutual understanding and respect among all members of all economic, social, racial, religious, and ethnic groups; and shall endeavor to eliminate discrimination against, and antagonism between, religious, racial, and ethnic groups and their members.History.—s. 4, ch. 69-287; s. 4, ch. 77-341; s. 4, ch. 79-400; s. 3, ch. 2015-68.Note.—Former ss. 13.241, 23.165.
FL Stat § 760.065 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.065 - Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

760.065 Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.—(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize and honor those persons, living or dead, who have made significant contributions to this state as leaders in the struggle for equality and justice for all persons.(2)(a) There is hereby established the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The Department of Management Services shall set aside an appropriate public area of the Capitol Building for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame and shall consult with the commission regarding the design and theme of such area.(b) Each person who is selected as a member shall have a designation placed in the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, which designation shall provide information regarding the member’s particular discipline or contribution and any vital information relating to the member.(3)(a) The commission shall annually accept nominations for persons to be recommended as members of the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The commission shall recommend up to 10 persons from which the Governor shall select up to 3 hall-of-fame members.(b) In making recommendations pursuant to this subsection, the commission shall recommend persons who are 18 years of age or older, who were born in Florida or adopted Florida as their home state and base of operation, and who have made a significant contribution and provided exemplary leadership toward Florida’s progress and achievements in civil rights.(4) The commission may set specific time periods for acceptance of nominations and the selection of members to coincide with the appropriate activities of the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame.(5) The commission shall be responsible for costs relating to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, excluding normal costs of operations, repairs, and maintenance of the public area designated for the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame, which shall be the responsibility of the Department of Management Services.History.—s. 1, ch. 2010-53; s. 2, ch. 2020-153.
FL Stat § 760.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.07 - Remedies for unlawful discrimination.

760.07 Remedies for unlawful discrimination.—Any violation of any Florida statute that makes unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status in the areas of education, employment, or public accommodations gives rise to a cause of action for all relief and damages described in s. 760.11(5), unless greater damages are expressly provided for. If the statute prohibiting unlawful discrimination provides an administrative remedy, the action for equitable relief and damages provided for in this section may be initiated only after the plaintiff has exhausted his or her administrative remedy. The term “public accommodations” does not include lodge halls or other similar facilities of private organizations which are made available for public use occasionally or periodically. The right to trial by jury is preserved in any case in which the plaintiff is seeking actual or punitive damages.History.—s. 6, ch. 92-177; s. 4, ch. 92-282; s. 1137, ch. 97-102; s. 4, ch. 2015-68; s. 3, ch. 2020-164.
FL Stat § 760.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part I - Florida Civil Rights Act (Ss. 760.01-760.11)|760.08 - Discrimination in places of public accommodation.

760.08 Discrimination in places of public accommodation.—All persons are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation without discrimination or segregation on the ground of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, handicap, familial status, or religion.History.—s. 5, ch. 2003-396; s. 5, ch. 2015-68.
FL Stat § 760.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part II - Fair Housing Act (Ss. 760.20-760.37)|760.20 - Fair Housing Act; short title.

760.20 Fair Housing Act; short title.—Sections 760.20-760.37 may be cited as the “Fair Housing Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 83-221.
FL Stat § 760.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part II - Fair Housing Act (Ss. 760.20-760.37)|760.21 - State policy on fair housing.

760.21 State policy on fair housing.—It is the policy of this state to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the state.History.—s. 2, ch. 83-221.
FL Stat § 760.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part II - Fair Housing Act (Ss. 760.20-760.37)|760.22 - Definitions.

760.22 Definitions.—As used in ss. 760.20-760.37, the term:(1) “Commission” means the Florida Commission on Human Relations.(2) “Covered multifamily dwelling” means:(a) A building which consists of four or more units and has an elevator; or(b) The ground floor units of a building which consists of four or more units and does not have an elevator.(3) “Disability” means:(a) A person has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, or he or she has a record of having, or is regarded as having, such physical or mental impairment; or(b) A person has a developmental disability as defined in s. 393.063.(4) “Discriminatory housing practice” means an act that is unlawful under the terms of ss. 760.20-760.37.(5) “Dwelling” means any building or structure, or portion thereof, which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location on the land of any such building or structure, or portion thereof.(6) “Familial status” is established when an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years is domiciled with:(a) A parent or other person having legal custody of such individual; or(b) A designee of a parent or other person having legal custody, with the written permission of such parent or other person.(7) “Family” includes a single individual.(8) “Person” includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, and fiduciaries.(9) “Substantially equivalent” means an administrative subdivision of the State of Florida meeting the requirements of 24 C.F.R. part 115, s. 115.6.(10) “To rent” includes to lease, to sublease, to let, and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.History.—s. 3, ch. 83-221; s. 1, ch. 84-117; s. 1, ch. 87-106; s. 28, ch. 89-308; s. 1, ch. 89-321; s. 1138, ch. 97-102; s. 5, ch. 2020-76.
FL Stat § 760.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLIV - Civil Rights|Chapter 760 - Discrimination in the Treatment of Persons; Minority Representation|Part II - Fair Housing Act (Ss. 760.20-760.37)|760.24 - Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.

760.24 Discrimination in the provision of brokerage services.—It is unlawful to deny any person access to, or membership or participation in, any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers’ organization, or other service, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings, or to discriminate against him or her in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation, on account of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, familial status, or religion.History.—s. 7, ch. 83-221; s. 3, ch. 84-117; s. 3, ch. 89-321; s. 1139, ch. 97-102; s. 7, ch. 2020-76.