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FL Stat § 250.52 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206)|250.52 - Unlawful to persuade citizens not to enlist; penalty.

250.52 Unlawful to persuade citizens not to enlist; penalty.—Whenever the United States is at war, or our foreign relations tend to indicate an impending war or state of war, a person may not solicit or persuade a citizen of the United States not to enlist or serve in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Navy, or in any reserve component thereof, or in the Florida National Guard, or publicly attempt to dissuade any such citizen from enlisting. This section does not apply to the soliciting or persuading done by any person related by affinity or consanguinity to the person solicited or persuaded or whose advice is requested by the person solicited or persuaded. Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 7392, 1917; RGS 1422, 1423; CGL 2076, 2077; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 1, ch. 67-332; s. 150, ch. 71-136; s. 49, ch. 2003-68.Note.—Former s. 250.73.
FL Stat § 250.5201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206)|250.5201 - Stay of proceedings where troops called out into state active duty or active duty.

250.5201 Stay of proceedings where troops called out into state active duty or active duty.—(1) Any civil action or proceeding in any court which involves a person called into state active duty as defined in subsection (3) may be stayed by the court during such service and for a period thereafter not exceeding 30 days.(2) The stay may be granted by the court on its own motion, and shall be granted upon the motion of a plaintiff or defendant unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability to prosecute or defend the action is not materially affected by reason of the movant’s state active duty.(3) Notwithstanding the definition in s. 250.01, “state active duty or active duty” as used in ss. 250.5201-250.5205 is limited to service that exceeds 17 days and that is ordered by the Governor.(4) Before a soldier is entitled to any of the provisions of this section, that soldier must furnish to the affected creditor, landlord, court, or other affected person a copy of his or her orders, together with a written statement from the Adjutant General of the State of Florida, or his or her designee, that the soldier has served continuously on state orders for the period commencing with the date of the orders through the date of the statement. The court may require the soldier to furnish a recertification every 30 days thereafter, which shall be furnished to the soldier by the Adjutant General upon request.History.—s. 2, ch. 96-342; s. 50, ch. 2003-68.
FL Stat § 250.5202 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206)|250.5202 - Actions for rent or possession by landlord during state active duty.

250.5202 Actions for rent or possession by landlord during state active duty.—An eviction, distress action, or requirement for deposit of accrued rent into the registry of the court, as provided in part II of chapter 83, may not proceed against any member who is called into state active duty during the period of such state active duty or active duty if the servicemember has given written notice to the affected landlord with regard to any premises where the agreed upon rent does not exceed $1,200 per month and where the rental unit is occupied chiefly as a residential dwelling by the servicemember, the servicemember’s spouse, or dependent. The court may on its own motion and shall, on application, stay the proceedings for not longer than 3 months unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the tenant to pay the agreed rent has not been materially affected by reason of state active duty or active duty.History.—s. 3, ch. 96-342; s. 51, ch. 2003-68.
FL Stat § 250.5204 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206)|250.5204 - Installment contracts for purchase of property; penalty.

250.5204 Installment contracts for purchase of property; penalty.—(1) If a creditor has received a deposit or installment of the purchase price under an installment contract for the purchase of real or personal property from a member of the Florida National Guard who, after the date of the payment of such deposit or installment, is called into state active duty or active duty and has provided written notice to the creditor of the state active duty or active duty, the creditor may not exercise any right or option under such contract to rescind or terminate the contract or resume possession of the property for nonpayment of any installment due, or for any other breach of the terms of the contract occurring during the period of state active duty or active duty, except upon affirmative authorization by a court of competent jurisdiction.(2) Upon hearing such action, the court may order the repayment of prior installments or deposits, or any part thereof, as a condition of terminating the contract and resuming possession of the property, or may, on its own motion, and shall, on application to it by such person in state active duty or active duty or some person on his or her behalf, order a stay of proceedings, unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the defendant to comply with the terms of the contract is not materially affected by reason of such service. Alternatively, the court may otherwise dispose of the case as is in the interest of all parties.History.—s. 4, ch. 96-342; s. 32, ch. 97-96; s. 52, ch. 2003-68.
FL Stat § 250.5205 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206)|250.5205 - Mortgages, trust deeds, etc.; penalty.

250.5205 Mortgages, trust deeds, etc.; penalty.—(1) In any proceeding commenced during the period of state active duty or active duty to enforce obligations secured by mortgage, trust deed, or other security upon real or personal property owned prior to the commencement of a period of state active duty or active duty, the court may on its own motion stay the proceedings or otherwise dispose of the case as is equitable to conserve the interests of all parties. The court shall stay the proceedings upon the application of a person or agent of the person in state active duty or active duty unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability of the defendant to comply with the terms of the obligations is not materially affected.(2) A sale, foreclosure, or seizure of property for nonpayment of any sum due under any obligation, or for breach of the terms of such obligation, is not valid if made during the period of state active duty or active duty or within 30 days thereafter, unless upon an order previously granted by the court and a return made to and approved by the court.(3) This section applies only to obligations secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other security in the nature of a mortgage upon real or personal property owned by a person in state active duty or active duty at the commencement of the period of state active service and still owed by her or him, which obligation originated prior to such person’s period of state active service.History.—s. 5, ch. 96-342; s. 33, ch. 97-96; s. 34, ch. 97-100; s. 53, ch. 2003-68.
FL Stat § 250.531 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part II - Drug Interdiction (Ss. 250.531-250.5395)|250.531 - Drug interdiction responsibilities.

250.531 Drug interdiction responsibilities.—When authorized or directed by the Governor, the Florida National Guard may assist federal law enforcement agencies in interdicting the importation of controlled substances into this state. When so authorized or directed, the Florida National Guard shall be deemed to be a state investigative law enforcement agency and shall be authorized to receive property and revenues pursuant to 19 U.S.C. s. 1613b(a)(3)(f).History.—s. 14, ch. 91-139; s. 2, ch. 91-259.
FL Stat § 250.533 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part II - Drug Interdiction (Ss. 250.531-250.5395)|250.533 - Purpose.

250.533 Purpose.—The purposes of this compact are to:(1) Provide for mutual assistance and support among the party states in the utilization of the National Guard in drug interdiction, counter-drug activities, and demand reduction.(2) Permit the National Guard of this state to enter into mutual assistance and support agreements, on the basis of need, with one or more law enforcement agencies operating within this state, for activities within this state, or with a National Guard of one or more other states, whether said activities are within or without this state, in order to facilitate and coordinate efficient, cooperative enforcement efforts directed toward drug interdiction, counter-drug activities, and demand reduction.(3) Permit the National Guard of this state to act as a receiving and responding state as defined within this compact to ensure the prompt and effective delivery of National Guard personnel, assets, and services to agencies or areas that are in need of increased support and presence.(4) Permit and encourage a high degree of flexibility in the deployment of National Guard forces in the interest of efficiency.(5) Maximize the effectiveness of the National Guard in those situations which call for its utilization under this compact.(6) Provide protection for the rights of National Guard personnel when performing duties in other states in counter-drug activities.(7) Ensure uniformity of state laws in the area of National Guard involvement in interstate counter-drug activities by incorporating said uniform laws within the compact.History.—s. 2, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.534 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part II - Drug Interdiction (Ss. 250.531-250.5395)|250.534 - Entry into force and withdrawal.

250.534 Entry into force and withdrawal.—(1) This compact shall enter into force when enacted into law by any two states. Thereafter, this compact shall become effective as to any other state upon its enactment thereof.(2) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until 1 year after the Governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of such withdrawal to the Governors of all other party states.History.—s. 2, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.537 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part II - Drug Interdiction (Ss. 250.531-250.5395)|250.537 - Delegation.

250.537 Delegation.—Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prevent the Governor of a party state from delegating any of his or her responsibilities or authority respecting the National Guard, provided that such delegation is otherwise in accordance with law. For purposes of this compact, however, the Governor shall not delegate the power to request assistance from another state.History.—s. 2, ch. 93-283; s. 119, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 250.538 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part II - Drug Interdiction (Ss. 250.531-250.5395)|250.538 - Limitations.

250.538 Limitations.—Nothing in this compact shall:(1) Authorize or permit National Guard units or personnel to be placed under the operational control of any person not having the National Guard rank or status required by law for the command in question.(2) Deprive a properly convened court of jurisdiction over an offense or a defendant merely because of the fact that the National Guard, while performing duties pursuant to this compact, was utilized in achieving an arrest or indictment.History.—s. 2, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.539 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part II - Drug Interdiction (Ss. 250.531-250.5395)|250.539 - Construction and severability.

250.539 Construction and severability.—This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the Constitution of the United States or of any state or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating herein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.History.—s. 2, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.5395 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part II - Drug Interdiction (Ss. 250.531-250.5395)|250.5395 - Provision of training and facilities to support illegal drug reduction.

250.5395 Provision of training and facilities to support illegal drug reduction.—Subject to an annual appropriation, the Florida National Guard shall provide training, training support, and facilities to facilitate the state’s attainment of its goals to reduce the supply of and demand for illegal drugs.History.—s. 54, ch. 2003-68.
FL Stat § 250.540 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.540 - Purposes.

250.540 Purposes.—The purposes of this compact are to:(1) Provide for mutual aid among the party states in the utilization of the National Guard to cope with emergencies.(2) Permit and encourage a high degree of flexibility in the deployment of National Guard forces in the interest of efficiency.(3) Maximize the effectiveness of the National Guard in those situations which call for its utilization under this compact.(4) Provide protection for the rights of National Guard personnel when serving in other states on emergency duty.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.541 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.541 - Entry into force and withdrawal.

250.541 Entry into force and withdrawal.—(1) This compact shall enter into force when enacted into law by any two states. Thereafter, this compact shall become effective as to any other state upon its enactment thereof.(2) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until 1 year after the Governor of the withdrawing state has given notice in writing of such withdrawal to the Governors of all other party states.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.543 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.543 - Delegation.

250.543 Delegation.—Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prevent the Governor of a party state from delegating any of his or her responsibilities or authority respecting the National Guard, provided that such delegation is otherwise in accordance with law. For purposes of this compact, however, the Governor shall not delegate the power to request assistance from another state.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283; s. 121, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 250.544 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.544 - Limitations.

250.544 Limitations.—Nothing in this compact shall:(1) Expand or add to the functions of the National Guard, except with respect to the jurisdictions within which such functions may be performed.(2) Authorize or permit National Guard units to be placed under the field command of any person not having the military or National Guard rank or status required by law for the field command position in question.(3) Authorize or permit the use of military force by the National Guard of the State of Florida at any place outside the State of Florida except in an emergency for which the President is authorized by law to call into federal service the militia, or for any purpose for which the use of the Army or the Air Force would in the absence of express statutory authorization be prohibited under 18 U.S.C. s. 1385.When requested to render mutual aid or exercises and training for mutual aid, the National Guard shall take such action as is necessary to provide and make available the resources covered by this compact in accordance with the terms thereof, provided that it is understood that the National Guard when rendering aid may withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection for the state. The National Guard shall afford to the emergency forces of any other member state, while operating within its state limits under the terms and conditions of this compact, the same powers (except those of arrest), duties, rights, and privileges as are afforded forces of the state in which they are performing emergency services. Emergency forces will continue under the command and control of the National Guard regular leaders, but the organizational units will come under the operations control of the Adjutant General of the state receiving assistance. Under no circumstances will the assisting member states use force within the boundaries of the other states without express federal authority. The assisting member states may assist in the support of a state using authorized police powers within its own boundaries but will not participate as part of the state police force without express federal authority. The assisting member state shall not be used to suppress riots or tumults or provide direct support to these activities without federal authority.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283; s. 2, ch. 96-244.
FL Stat § 250.545 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.545 - Construction and severability.

250.545 Construction and severability.—This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating herein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining party states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.546 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.546 - Payment of liability to responding state.

250.546 Payment of liability to responding state.—Upon presentation of a claim therefor by an appropriate authority of a state whose National Guard forces have aided this state pursuant to the compact, any liability of this state pursuant to this compact shall be paid out of the General Revenue Fund.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.547 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.547 - Status, rights, and benefits of forces engaged pursuant to compact.

250.547 Status, rights, and benefits of forces engaged pursuant to compact.—In accordance with this compact, members of the National Guard forces of this state shall be deemed to be in state service at all times when engaged pursuant to this compact, and shall be entitled to all rights and benefits provided pursuant to the laws of this state.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.548 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.548 - Injury or death while going to or returning from duty.

250.548 Injury or death while going to or returning from duty.—All benefits to be paid under the foregoing compact shall include any injury or death sustained while going to or returning from such duty.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.549 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters|Chapter 250 - Military Affairs|Part III - Emergency Relief (Ss. 250.540-250.549)|250.549 - Authority of responding state required to relieve from assignment or reassign officers.

250.549 Authority of responding state required to relieve from assignment or reassign officers.—Nothing in the foregoing compact shall authorize or permit state officials or military officers of the requesting state to relieve from assignment or reassign officers or noncommissioned officers of National Guard units of the responding state without authorization by the appropriate authorities of the responding state.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-283.
FL Stat § 250.80 (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)|250.80 - Popular name.

250.80 Popular name.—Sections 250.80-250.84 may be known by the popular name the “Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72.
FL Stat § 250.81 (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)|250.81 - Legislative intent.

250.81 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature that men and women who serve in the National Guard of any state, the United States Armed Forces, and Armed Forces Reserves understand their rights under applicable state and federal laws. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature that Florida residents and businesses understand the rights afforded to the men and women who volunteer their time and sacrifice their lives to protect the freedoms granted by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Florida.History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 7, ch. 2016-216.