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FL Stat § 425.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.21 - Refunds to Members.

425.21 Refunds to members.—Revenues of a cooperative for any fiscal year in excess of the amount thereof necessary:(1) To defray expenses of the cooperative and of the operation and maintenance of its facilities during such fiscal year;(2) To pay interest and principal obligations of the cooperative coming due in such fiscal year;(3) To finance, or to provide a reserve for the financing of, the construction or acquisition by the cooperative of additional facilities to the extent determined by the board of trustees;(4) To provide a reasonable reserve for working capital;(5) To provide a reserve for the payment of indebtedness of the cooperative maturing more than 1 year after the date of the incurrence of such indebtedness in an amount not less than the total of the interest and principal payments in respect thereof required to be made during the next following fiscal year; and(6) To provide a fund for education in cooperation and for the dissemination of information concerning the effective use of electric energy and other services made available by the cooperative,shall, unless otherwise determined by a vote of the members, be distributed by the cooperative to its members as patronage refunds in accordance with the patronage of the cooperative by the respective members paid for during such fiscal year. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit the payment by a cooperative of all or any part of its indebtedness prior to the date when the same shall become due.History.—s. 20, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(63).
FL Stat § 425.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.22 - Disposition of Property.

425.22 Disposition of property.—A cooperative may not sell, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of or encumber all or any substantial portion of its property unless such sale, mortgage, lease, or other disposition or encumbrance is authorized at a duly held meeting of the members thereof by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of the cooperative, and unless the notice of such proposed sale, mortgage, lease or other disposition or encumbrance shall have been contained in the notice of the meeting. However, notwithstanding anything herein contained, or any other provisions of law, the board of trustees of a cooperative, without authorization by the members thereof, shall have full power and authority to authorize the execution and delivery of a mortgage or deed of trust upon, or the pledging or encumbering of, any or all of the property, assets, rights, privileges, licenses, franchises and permits of the cooperative, whether acquired or to be acquired, and wherever situated, as well as the revenues and income therefrom, all upon such terms and conditions as the board of trustees shall determine, to secure any indebtedness of the cooperative to the United States or any instrumentality or agency thereof or to any bank, financial institution, corporation, or person lending money or credit to such cooperative.History.—s. 21, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(64); s. 1, ch. 70-14; s. 1, ch. 71-37.
FL Stat § 425.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.23 - Nonliability of Members for Debts of Cooperative.

425.23 Nonliability of members for debts of cooperative.—The private property of the members of a cooperative shall be exempt from execution for the debts of the cooperative and no member shall be liable or responsible for any debts of the cooperative.History.—s. 22, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(65).
FL Stat § 425.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.24 - Recordation of Mortgages.

425.24 Recordation of mortgages.—Any mortgage, deed of trust, or other instrument executed by a cooperative or foreign corporation transacting business in this state pursuant to this chapter, which, by its terms, creates a lien upon real and personal property then owned or after-acquired, and which is recorded as a mortgage of real property in any county in which such property is located or is to be located shall have the same force and effect as if the mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument were also recorded or filed in the proper office of such county as a mortgage on personal property. Recordation of any such mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument shall cause the lien thereof to attach to all after-acquired property of the mortgagor of the nature therein described as being mortgaged or pledged thereby immediately upon the acquisition of such property by the mortgagor, and such lien shall be superior to all claims of creditors of the mortgagor and purchasers of such property and to all other liens, except liens of prior record and tax liens, affecting such property.History.—s. 23, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(66).
FL Stat § 425.25 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.25 - Waiver of Notice.

425.25 Waiver of notice.—Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of this chapter or under the provisions of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a cooperative, waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice whether before or after the time fixed for the giving of such notice, shall be deemed equivalent to such notice. If a person or persons entitled to notice of a meeting shall attend such meeting, such attendance shall constitute a waiver of notice of the meeting, except in case the attendance is for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting shall not have been lawfully called or convened.History.—s. 24, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(67).
FL Stat § 425.26 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.26 - Trustees, Officers or Members, Notaries.

425.26 Trustees, officers or members, notaries.—No person who is authorized to take acknowledgments under the laws of this state shall be disqualified from taking acknowledgments of instruments executed in favor of a cooperative or to which it is a party, by reason of being an officer, director or member of such cooperative.History.—s. 25, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(68).
FL Stat § 425.27 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.27 - Foreign Corporations.

425.27 Foreign corporations.—Any corporation organized under the laws of another state on a nonprofit or a cooperative basis for the purpose of supplying electric energy in rural areas and owning and operating electric transmission or distribution lines in a state adjacent to this state, shall be allowed to transact business in this state and shall have the same rights, powers, and privileges as a cooperative organized under this chapter upon the filing with the Department of State of a certified copy of its charter or articles of incorporation and upon payment of the filing fee in this chapter provided.History.—s. 26, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(69); ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106.
FL Stat § 425.28 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.28 - Fees.

425.28 Fees.—The Department of State shall charge and collect for:(1) Filing articles of incorporation, $17.50;(2) Filing articles of amendment, $8.75;(3) Filing articles of consolidation or merger, $8.75;(4) Filing articles of conversion, $8.75;(5) Filing certificate of election to dissolve, $8.75;(6) Filing articles of dissolution, $8.75;(7) Filing certificate of change of principal office, $3.50;(8) Filing certified copy of charter or articles of incorporation of foreign corporation pursuant to s. 425.27, $17.50.History.—s. 27, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(70); ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 58, ch. 90-132.
FL Stat § 425.29 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 425 - Rural Electric Cooperatives|425.29 - Exemption From Sale of Securities Law.

425.29 Exemption from 1Sale of Securities Law.—The provisions of the 1Sale of Securities Law shall not apply to any note, bond or other evidence of indebtedness issued by any cooperative or foreign corporation transacting business in this state pursuant to this chapter to the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, to any commercial bank or banking institution chartered by state or national laws, to any financing institution, organized on a cooperative plan for the purpose of financing its members’ programs, projects, and undertakings, in which the cooperative holds membership, or to any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security agreement executed to secure the same. The provisions of said sale of securities law shall not apply to the issuance of membership certificates by any cooperative or any such foreign corporation.History.—s. 28, ch. 19138, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 6494(71); s. 2, ch. 71-37.1Note.—Section 517.01, the short title for the Sale of Securities Law, was repealed by s. 1, ch. 78-435.
FL Stat § 430.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.01 - Short Title.

430.01 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Department of Elderly Affairs Act,” or the “Pepper Act” as a memorial to Congressman Claude Denson Pepper. The department is also known as the Department of Elder Affairs.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-115; s. 77, ch. 95-418.
FL Stat § 430.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.02 - Legislative Intent.

430.02 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature to:(1) Advise, assist, and protect the state’s elderly citizens to the fullest extent.(2) Ensure that programs and services are developed and implemented to be accessible to all elderly citizens to assist them in the achievement or maintenance of maximum independence and quality of life and minimum levels of social dependence.(3) Support and promote the efforts of families and other caregivers in assisting elderly persons.(4) Promote intergenerational activities that will provide citizens of all ages opportunities to enjoy the enriching benefits of interaction and that will promote unity and support for one another.(5) Ensure that state government functions effectively and efficiently in serving the elderly through coordination of policy development, planning, and service delivery by all state agencies relating to the elderly population of the state.(6) Ensure that elderly citizens are able to secure prompt, adequate, and accurate information and assistance regarding, but not limited to, health, social welfare, long-term care, protective services, consumer protection, education and training, housing, employment, recreation, transportation, insurance, and retirement.(7) Organize the Department of Elderly Affairs as the state agency that has lead responsibility for administering human service programs for the elderly and for developing policy recommendations for long-term care.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-115; s. 78, ch. 95-418.
FL Stat § 430.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.03 - Purposes.

430.03 Purposes.—The purposes of the Department of Elderly Affairs are to:(1) Serve as the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs for the elderly and for developing policy recommendations for long-term care.(2) Combat ageism and create public awareness and understanding of the potentials and needs of elderly persons.(3) Study and plan for programs and services to meet identified and projected needs and to provide opportunities for personal development and achievement of persons aged 60 years and older.(4) Advocate quality programs and services for the state’s elderly population and on behalf of the individual citizen’s needs.(5) Coordinate interdepartmental policy development and program planning for all state agencies that provide services for the elderly population in order to prevent duplicative efforts, to maximize utilization of resources, and to ensure cooperation, communication, and departmental linkages.(6) Recommend state and local level organizational models for the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs serving the elderly population.(7) Oversee implementation of federally funded and state-funded programs and services for the state’s elderly population.(8) Recommend legislative budget requests for programs and services for the state’s elderly population.(9) Serve as a state-level information clearinghouse and encourage the development of local-level identifiable points of information and referral regarding all federal, state, and local resources of assistance to elderly citizens.(10) Assist elderly persons to secure needed services in accordance with personal choice and in a manner that achieves or maintains autonomy and prevents, reduces, or eliminates dependency.(11) Promote the maintenance and improvement of the physical well-being and mental health of elderly persons.(12) Promote opportunities for volunteerism among the elderly population.(13) Promote the prevention of neglect, abuse, or exploitation of elderly persons unable to protect their own interests.(14) Eliminate and prevent inappropriate institutionalization of elderly persons by promoting community-based care, home-based care, or other forms of less intensive care.(15) Aid in the support of families and other caregivers of elderly persons.(16) Promote intergenerational relationships.(17) Oversee aging research conducted or funded by any state agency to ensure that such activities are coordinated and directed to fulfill the intent and purposes of this act.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-115; s. 79, ch. 95-418.
FL Stat § 430.0401 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.0401 - Annual Report Summarizing Monitoring Activities.

430.0401 Annual report summarizing monitoring activities.—By January 1 of each year, the Department of Elderly Affairs shall submit to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives a summary of the results of the department’s monitoring of the activities of area agencies on aging. The report must include information about each area agency’s compliance with state and federal rules pertaining to all programs administered by the area agency, information about each area agency’s financial management of state and federally funded programs, information about each agency’s compliance with the terms of its contracts with the department, and a summary of corrective action required by the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 2004-386.
FL Stat § 430.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.07 - Office of Volunteer Community Service.

430.07 Office of Volunteer Community Service.—There is created within the Department of Elderly Affairs the Office of Volunteer Community Service. The office shall:(1) Compile an inventory of services needed by elderly persons.(2) Compile an inventory of services being provided to elderly persons to meet those needs.(3) Determine which services needed by elderly persons are not being provided.(4) Determine which services currently not being provided can be provided by older persons acting as volunteers.(5) Identify those state rules and policies which restrict volunteer service by or for older persons and propose corrective actions.(6) Identify methods of promoting volunteer service by and for older persons.(7) Develop a comprehensive volunteer program that includes an intergenerational component and draws on the strengths and skills of the state’s older population and, to the extent possible, implements the volunteer service credit program.(8) Encourage contributions and grants through private, state, and federal sources for the purpose of promoting, implementing, or evaluating volunteer programs by or for older persons.(9) Encourage volunteerism by elders regardless of socioeconomic status. In order to accomplish this, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the office is authorized to provide to those volunteers whose presence is determined to be necessary to the department direct payment of lodging and transportation expenses to a vendor on behalf of such volunteer, or prepayment, or reimbursement of lodging and transportation expenses directly to such volunteer. The office shall not expend or authorize an expenditure in excess of the amount appropriated in any fiscal year.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-115; s. 2, ch. 2003-67.
FL Stat § 430.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.08 - Rulemaking.

430.08 Rulemaking.—The department shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-115; s. 114, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 430.101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.101 - Administration of Federal Aging Programs.

430.101 Administration of federal aging programs.—The Department of Elderly Affairs is designated the state unit on aging under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, and shall exercise all responsibilities under that act. The department is the state agency designated to handle all programs of the Federal Government relating to the aging, by virtue of funds appropriated through the Older Americans Act of 1965 and subsequent amendments, requiring actions within the state which are not the specific responsibility of another state agency under the provisions of federal or state law. Authority is hereby conferred on the department to accept and use any funds in accordance with established state budgetary procedures which might become available pursuant to the purposes set out herein.History.—s. 1, ch. 70-255; s. 115, ch. 71-355; s. 286, ch. 77-147; s. 18, ch. 78-433; s. 70, ch. 95-418.Note.—Former s. 409.360; s. 410.011.
FL Stat § 430.105 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.105 - Confidentiality of Information.

430.105 Confidentiality of information.—Personal identifying information in a record held by the department that relates to an individual’s health or eligibility for or receipt of health-related, elder care, or long-term care services is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. Such information may be disclosed:(1) To another governmental entity for the purpose of administering the department’s programs for the elderly; or(2) If the affected individual or his or her legal representative provides written consent.History.—s. 1, ch. 2001-194; s. 1, ch. 2006-112.
FL Stat § 430.201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.201 - Short Title.

430.201 Short title.—Sections 430.201-430.207 may be cited as the “Community Care for the Elderly Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 73-343; s. 1, ch. 76-51; s. 18, ch. 78-433; s. 104, ch. 79-164; s. 1, ch. 80-181; s. 29, ch. 95-418.Note.—Former s. 409.3621; s. 410.021.
FL Stat § 430.202 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.202 - Community Care for the Elderly; Legislative Intent.

430.202 Community care for the elderly; legislative intent.—The purpose of ss. 430.201-430.207 is to assist functionally impaired elderly persons in living dignified and reasonably independent lives in their own homes or in the homes of relatives or caregivers through the development, expansion, reorganization, and coordination of various community-based services. The Legislature intends that a continuum of care be established so that functionally impaired elderly persons age 60 and older may be assured the least restrictive environment suitable to their needs. The development of innovative approaches to program management, staff training, and service delivery which have an impact on cost-avoidance, cost-effectiveness, and program efficiency is encouraged.History.—s. 2, ch. 73-343; s. 1, ch. 76-51; s. 146, ch. 77-104; s. 18, ch. 78-433; s. 2, ch. 80-181; s. 30, ch. 95-418.Note.—Former s. 409.3622; s. 410.022.
FL Stat § 430.207 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.207 - Confidentiality of Information.

430.207 Confidentiality of information.—Information about functionally impaired elderly persons who receive services under ss. 430.201-430.2053 and 430.902 which is received through files, reports, inspections, or otherwise, by the department or by authorized departmental employees, by persons who volunteer services, or by persons who provide services to functionally impaired elderly persons under ss. 430.201-430.2053 and 430.902 through contracts with the department is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1). Such information may not be disclosed publicly in such a manner as to identify a functionally impaired elderly person, unless that person or his or her legal guardian provides written consent.History.—s. 9, ch. 91-71; s. 35, ch. 95-418; s. 279, ch. 96-406; s. 1047, ch. 97-103; s. 109, ch. 2014-17.Note.—Former s. 410.0295.
FL Stat § 430.5015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.5015 - Dementia Director.

430.5015 Dementia Director.—(1) The position of Dementia Director is created within the Department of Elderly Affairs. The Secretary of Elderly Affairs shall appoint the director who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary.(2) The director may call upon appropriate agencies of state government for assistance as is needed pursuant to s. 430.04(13).(3) The director shall:(a) Facilitate coordination and support of policies and programs in the Legislature and the executive branch, including agencies of the executive branch, which relate to Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia.(b) Facilitate coordination and support for the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee and the implementation of and updates to the Alzheimer’s disease state plan pursuant to s. 430.501(3)(b)8.(c) Provide support to memory disorder clinics to help the clinics meet or exceed the minimum performance standards under s. 430.502(3).(d) Facilitate and support coordination of outreach programs and services between agencies, memory disorder clinics, area agencies on aging, and other interested groups for the purpose of fostering public awareness and education regarding Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia.(e) Facilitate coordination of services and activities between groups interested in dementia research, programs, and services, including, but not limited to, area agencies on aging, service providers, advocacy groups, legal services, emergency personnel, law enforcement, and state colleges and universities.(f) Collect and monitor data related to the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in the state.History.—s. 2, ch. 2020-45.
FL Stat § 430.503 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXX - Social Welfare|Chapter 430 - Elder Affairs|430.503 - Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative; Fees and Administrative Expense.

430.503 Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative; fees and administrative expense.—(1) Sections 430.501-430.504 may be cited as the “Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative.”(2) Provider agencies are responsible for the collection of fees for services in accordance with rules adopted by the department. Provider agencies shall assess fees for services rendered in accordance with those rules. To help pay for services received pursuant to the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, a functionally impaired elderly person shall be assessed a fee based on an overall ability to pay. The fee to be assessed shall be fixed according to a schedule to be established by the department. Services of specified value may be accepted in lieu of a fee. The fee schedule shall be developed in cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee, area agencies on aging, and service providers.History.—s. 38, ch. 95-418.