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FL Stat § 117.225 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 117 - Notaries Public|Part II - Online Notarizations (Ss. 117.201-117.305)|117.225 - Registration; qualifications.

117.225 Registration; qualifications.—A notary public, a civil-law notary appointed under chapter 118, or a commissioner of deeds appointed under part IV of chapter 721 may complete registration as an online notary public with the Department of State by:(1) Holding a current commission as a notary public under part I of this chapter, an appointment as a civil-law notary under chapter 118, or an appointment as a commissioner of deeds under part IV of chapter 721, and submitting his or her commission or appointment number.(2) Certifying that the notary public, civil-law notary, or commissioner of deeds registering as an online notary public has completed a classroom or online course covering the duties, obligations, and technology requirements for serving as an online notary public.(3) Paying a notary public registration fee as required by s. 113.01.(4) Submitting a registration as an online notary public to the Department of State, signed and sworn to by the registrant.(5) Identifying the RON service provider or providers whose audio-video communication technology and processes for credential analysis and identity-proofing technologies the registrant intends to use for online notarizations.(6) Providing evidence satisfactory to the Department of State that the registrant has obtained a bond in the amount of $25,000, payable to any individual harmed as a result of a breach of duty by the registrant acting in his or her official capacity as an online notary public, conditioned for the due discharge of the office, and on such terms as are specified in rule by the Department of State as reasonably necessary to protect the public. The bond shall be approved and filed with the Department of State and executed by a surety company duly authorized to transact business in this state. Compliance by an online notary public with this requirement shall satisfy the requirement of obtaining a bond under s. 117.01(7).(7) Providing evidence satisfactory to the Department of State that the registrant acting in his or her capacity as an online notary public is covered by an errors and omissions insurance policy from an insurer authorized to transact business in this state, in the minimum amount of $25,000 and on such terms as are specified by rule by the Department of State as reasonably necessary to protect the public.History.—s. 9, ch. 2019-71; s. 4, ch. 2021-137.
FL Stat § 117.231 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 117 - Notaries Public|Part II - Online Notarizations (Ss. 117.201-117.305)|117.231 - Remote administration of certain oaths.

117.231 Remote administration of certain oaths.—(1) When taking the oath of an individual who is testifying at any court proceeding, deposition, arbitration, or public hearing and who is outside of the physical presence of the notary public, the notary public may fulfill the requirements of s. 117.05 using audio-video communication technology.(2) When taking an oath of admission to The Florida Bar from an individual who is outside of the physical presence of the notary public, the notary public may fulfill the requirements of s. 117.05 using audio-video communication technology.(3) If an individual is located outside of this state at the time the notary public is to take the individual’s oath under this section, consent from the individual must be obtained to take his or her oath using audio-video communication technology pursuant to this section.(4) When taking an oath under this section, the notary public is not required to be an online notary public or to use a RON service provider.History.—s. 5, ch. 2021-137.
FL Stat § 117.235 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 117 - Notaries Public|Part II - Online Notarizations (Ss. 117.201-117.305)|117.235 - Performance of notarial acts.

117.235 Performance of notarial acts.—(1) An online notary public is subject to part I of this chapter to the same extent as a notary public appointed and commissioned only under that part, including the provisions of s. 117.021 relating to electronic notarizations.(2) An online notary public may perform notarial acts as provided by part I of this chapter in addition to performing online notarizations as authorized and pursuant to the provisions of this part.History.—s. 10, ch. 2019-71.
FL Stat § 117.275 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 117 - Notaries Public|Part II - Online Notarizations (Ss. 117.201-117.305)|117.275 - Fees for online notarization.

117.275 Fees for online notarization.—An online notary public or the employer of such online notary public may charge a fee, not to exceed $25, for performing an online notarial act under this part. Fees for services other than notarial acts, including the services of a RON service provider, are not governed by this section. A RON service provider’s services are also not considered closing services, as defined in s. 627.7711, and a fee for those services may be separately charged.History.—s. 14, ch. 2019-71; s. 9, ch. 2021-137.
FL Stat § 117.305 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 117 - Notaries Public|Part II - Online Notarizations (Ss. 117.201-117.305)|117.305 - Relation to federal law.

117.305 Relation to federal law.—This part supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act as authorized under 15 U.S.C. ss. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede s. 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. s. 7001(c), or authorize the electronic delivery of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. s. 7003(b).History.—s. 17, ch. 2019-71.
FL Stat § 121.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.012 - Inclusive provisions.

121.012 Inclusive provisions.—The provisions of part I of this chapter shall be applicable to parts II and III to the extent such provisions are not inconsistent with, or duplicative of, the provisions of parts II and III.History.—s. 1, ch. 2012-222.
FL Stat § 121.025 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.025 - Administrator; powers and duties.

121.025 Administrator; powers and duties.—The secretary of the Department of Management Services shall be the administrator of the retirement and pension systems assigned or transferred to the Department of Management Services by law and shall have the authority to sign the contracts necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned by law to the Department of Management Services.History.—s. 1, ch. 75-248; s. 53, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 25, ch. 94-249; s. 26, ch. 99-255.
FL Stat § 121.0312 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.0312 - Review; actuarial valuation report; contribution rate determination process.

121.0312 Review; actuarial valuation report; contribution rate determination process.—The Governor, Chief Financial Officer, and Attorney General, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the State Board of Administration, shall review the actuarial valuation report prepared in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The Board shall review the process by which Florida Retirement System contribution rates are determined and recommend and submit any comments regarding the process to the Legislature.History.—s. 20, ch. 99-392; s. 6, ch. 2003-6.
FL Stat § 121.045 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.045 - Consolidation of liabilities and assets; existing systems.

121.045 Consolidation of liabilities and assets; existing systems.—(1) Effective December 1, 1970, the existing systems and the Florida Retirement System shall be consolidated and the system shall assume:(a) All liabilities related to the payment of benefits to members and their beneficiaries; and(b) All obligations in regard to funding and administering benefits accrued for the benefit of members, beneficiaries, and survivors.(2) The administrator or trustees, where there may be a conflict in law, of the respective trust fund or funds held under the existing systems shall, as of December 1, 1970, cause to be transferred to the system trust funds all assets, including moneys, securities, and other property accumulated to date, as well as all liabilities and obligations connected therewith. Upon such transfer of assets, liabilities, and obligations, the administrator shall become the trustee of any trust fund or funds transferred to this system.History.—s. 4, ch. 70-112.
FL Stat § 121.047 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.047 - Consolidation of liabilities and assets; Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Supplemental Retirement Program; restriction.

121.047 Consolidation of liabilities and assets; Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Supplemental Retirement Program; restriction.—(1) Effective July 1, 2007, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Supplemental Retirement Program, as established under s. 121.40, shall be consolidated under the Florida Retirement System and the system shall assume:(a) All liabilities related to the payment of supplemental monthly benefits to retired employees of the institute and their surviving beneficiaries; and(b) All obligations in regard to funding and administering benefits accrued for the benefit of retired employees of the institute and their surviving beneficiaries.(2) The administrator shall, as of July 1, 2007, cause to be transferred to the trust fund of the Florida Retirement System all assets of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Supplemental Retirement Trust Fund, including moneys, securities, and other property accumulated to date, as well as all liabilities and obligations connected therewith. Upon such transfer of assets, liabilities, and obligations, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Supplemental Retirement Trust Fund shall be abolished and the administrator shall become the trustee of any funds transferred to the Florida Retirement System.(3) Participation in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Supplemental Retirement Program does not constitute membership in the Florida Retirement System.History.—s. 2, ch. 2007-100.
FL Stat § 121.085 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.085 - Creditable service.

121.085 Creditable service.—The following provision shall apply to creditable service as defined in s. 121.021(17): no creditable service which remained unclaimed at retirement may be claimed or purchased after a retirement benefit payment has been cashed or deposited.History.—s. 6, ch. 2000-347; s. 36, ch. 2012-116; s. 16, ch. 2013-15.
FL Stat § 121.095 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.095 - Florida Retirement System Preservation of Benefits Plan Trust Fund.

121.095 Florida Retirement System Preservation of Benefits Plan Trust Fund.—(1) The Florida Retirement System Preservation of Benefits Plan Trust Fund is created within the Division of Retirement.(a) Funds to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of Florida Retirement System monthly retirement contributions required to meet the requirements for payment of restored benefits under the Florida Retirement System Preservation of Benefits Plan, as specified in s. 121.1001.(b) The trust fund shall be maintained and utilized solely for the purpose of providing benefits under the Preservation of Benefits Plan, as specified in s. 121.1001.(c) The trust fund shall be separate and apart from the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund. The trust fund moneys and assets shall not be commingled with nor ever receive a transfer of moneys and assets from the remainder of the Florida Retirement System, including, but not limited to, the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund, or any other qualified retirement plan administered by the Division of Retirement.(d) The trust fund shall be funded on a month-to-month basis. Trust fund assets shall not be accumulated to pay future benefits.(2) Any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall only be available for paying administrative expenses of the Preservation of Benefits Plan for the current plan year or for future plan years.(3) The Legislature declares that the Florida Retirement System Preservation of Benefits Plan Trust Fund is exempt from the automatic termination provisions of s. 19(f)(3), Art. III of the State Constitution.History.—s. 1, ch. 99-314.
FL Stat § 121.1115 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.1115 - Purchase of retirement credit for out-of-state or federal service.

121.1115 Purchase of retirement credit for out-of-state or federal service.—Effective January 1, 1995, a member may purchase creditable service for periods of public employment in another state and receive creditable service for such periods of employment. Service with the Federal Government, including any active military service, may be claimed. Upon completion of each year of service earned under the Florida Retirement System, a member may purchase up to 1 year of retirement credit for his or her out-of-state service, subject to the following provisions:(1) LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS.—To receive credit for the out-of-state service:(a) The out-of-state service must have been:1. Performed in a position of employment with the state or a political subdivision thereof or with the Federal Government;2. Covered by a retirement or pension plan provided by the state or political subdivision, or by the Federal Government, as appropriate; and3. Performed prior to a period of membership in the Florida Retirement System.(b) The member must have completed the years of creditable service required for vesting under the Florida Retirement System, excluding out-of-state service and in-state service claimed and purchased under s. 121.1122.(c) Not more than 5 years of creditable service may be claimed for creditable service aggregated under this section and s. 121.1122.(d) The out-of-state service credit shall be credited only as service in the Regular Class, and any benefit or pension based thereon is subject to the limitations and restrictions of s. 112.65.(e) The member is not eligible for and may not receive a pension or benefit from a retirement or pension plan based on or including the out-of-state service. Eligibility for or the receipt of contributions to a retirement plan made by the employer on behalf of the employee is considered a benefit.(f) To receive service credit for out-of-state service performed after leaving the Florida Retirement System, the member must complete at least 1 year of creditable service in the Florida Retirement System following the out-of-state service.(2) COST.—For each year claimed, the member must pay into the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund an amount equal to 20 percent of the member’s annual compensation for the first full work year of creditable service earned under the Florida Retirement System, but not less than $12,000, plus interest at 6.5 percent compounded annually from the date of first annual salary earned until full payment is made. The employer may pay all or a portion of the cost of this service credit.History.—s. 10, ch. 94-259; s. 9, ch. 96-368; s. 11, ch. 97-180; s. 10, ch. 2000-169; ss. 40, 41, ch. 2003-399; s. 10, ch. 2009-209; s. 18, ch. 2011-68.
FL Stat § 121.1122 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.1122 - Purchase of retirement credit for in-state public service and in-state service in accredited nonpublic schools and colleges, including charter schools and charter technical career centers.

121.1122 Purchase of retirement credit for in-state public service and in-state service in accredited nonpublic schools and colleges, including charter schools and charter technical career centers.—Effective January 1, 1998, a member of the Florida Retirement System may purchase creditable service for periods of certain public or nonpublic employment performed in this state, as provided in this section.(1) PURCHASE OF RETIREMENT CREDIT AUTHORIZED.—Subject to the provisions of subsections (2) and (3), a member of the Florida Retirement System may purchase up to 5 years of retirement credit for:(a) Periods of public employment in this state; or(b) Periods of employment in charter schools or charter technical career centers or in any nonpublic school or college in this state that is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.Credit for 1 year of such service may be purchased for each year of creditable service a member completes under the Florida Retirement System.(2) LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS.—(a) A member is not eligible to receive credit for in-state service under this section until he or she has completed the years of creditable service required for vesting under the Florida Retirement System, excluding service purchased under this section and out-of-state service claimed and purchased under s. 121.1115.(b) A member may not purchase and receive credit for more than 5 years of creditable service aggregated under this section and s. 121.1115.(c) Service credit claimed under this section shall be credited only as service in the Regular Class and is subject to s. 112.65.(d) Service credit may not be purchased under this section if the member is eligible to receive or is receiving a pension or benefit from a retirement or pension plan based on or including the service. Eligibility for or the receipt of contributions to a retirement plan made by the employer on behalf of the employee is considered a benefit.(e) A member is eligible to receive service credit for in-state service performed after leaving the Florida Retirement System only after completing at least 1 year of creditable service in the Florida Retirement System following the in-state service.(f) The service claimed must have been service covered by a retirement or pension plan provided by the employer.(3) COST.—The cost to purchase retirement credit under this section shall be calculated in the same manner as set forth in s. 121.1115(2) for purchase of credit for out-of-state service.History.—s. 12, ch. 97-180; s. 2, ch. 98-18; s. 4, ch. 98-302; s. 8, ch. 98-413; s. 11, ch. 2000-169; ss. 42, 43, ch. 2003-399; s. 11, ch. 2009-209; s. 19, ch. 2011-68.
FL Stat § 121.125 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.125 - Credit for workers’ compensation payment periods.

121.125 Credit for workers’ compensation payment periods.—A member of the retirement system created by this chapter who has been eligible or becomes eligible to receive workers’ compensation payments for an injury or illness occurring during his or her employment while a member of any state retirement system shall, upon return to active employment with a covered employer for 1 calendar month or upon approval for disability retirement in accordance with s. 121.091(4), receive full retirement credit for the period prior to such return to active employment or disability retirement for which the workers’ compensation payments were received. However, a member may not receive retirement credit for any such period occurring after the earlier of the date of maximum medical improvement as defined in s. 440.02 or the date termination has occurred as defined in s. 121.021(39). The employer of record at the time of the workers’ compensation injury or illness shall make the required employer and employee retirement contributions based on the member’s rate of monthly compensation immediately prior to his or her receiving workers’ compensation payments for retirement credit received by the member. The employer of record at the time of the workers’ compensation injury or illness shall be assessed by the division a penalty of 1 percent of the contributions on all contributions not paid on the first payroll report after the member becomes eligible to receive credit. This delinquent assessment may not be waived.History.—s. 2, ch. 72-347; s. 57, ch. 79-40; s. 15, ch. 90-274; s. 9, ch. 92-122; s. 777, ch. 95-147; s. 55, ch. 99-2; s. 7, ch. 2002-194; s. 21, ch. 2011-68.
FL Stat § 121.131 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.131 - Benefits exempt from taxes and execution.

121.131 Benefits exempt from taxes and execution.—The benefits accrued to any person under the provisions of this chapter and the accumulated contributions, securities, or other investments in the trust funds hereby created are exempt from any state, county, or municipal tax of the state and shall not be subject to assignment, execution, or attachment or to any legal process whatsoever.History.—s. 13, ch. 70-112.
FL Stat § 121.133 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.133 - Cancellation of uncashed warrants.

121.133 Cancellation of uncashed warrants.—Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 17.26 or s. 717.123 to the contrary, if any state warrant issued by the Chief Financial Officer for the payment of retirement benefits from the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund, or any other pension trust fund administered by the department, is not presented for payment within 1 year after the last day of the month in which it was originally issued, the Chief Financial Officer shall cancel the benefit warrant and credit the amount of the warrant to the Florida Retirement System Trust Fund or other pension trust fund administered by the department, as appropriate. The department may provide for issuance of a replacement warrant when deemed appropriate.History.—s. 12, ch. 98-413; s. 40, ch. 99-255; s. 143, ch. 2003-261.
FL Stat § 121.135 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records|Chapter 121 - Florida Retirement System|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 121.011-121.40)|121.135 - Annual report to Legislature concerning state-administered retirement systems.

121.135 Annual report to Legislature concerning state-administered retirement systems.—The department shall make to each regular session of the Legislature a written report on the operation and condition of the state-administered retirement systems.History.—s. 3, ch. 72-345; s. 2, ch. 77-286; s. 21, ch. 79-183; s. 35, ch. 84-254; s. 58, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 27, ch. 94-249; s. 41, ch. 99-255.