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FL Stat § 324.221 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 324 - Financial Responsibility|324.221 - Penalties.

324.221 Penalties.—(1) Any person who makes any misstatement in or commits any forgery upon notice required to be filed hereunder or who makes any false affidavit in connection with the transfer or proposed transfer of the registration of a motor vehicle is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) Any person who violates any other provision of this chapter for which no penalty is otherwise provided is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) Any person who operates a motor vehicle with an attached license plate which is not registered under the name of the owner of the vehicle and whose driver license or vehicle registration is currently under suspension pursuant to a violation of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 1, ch. 29963, 1955; s. 9, ch. 57-147; s. 221, ch. 71-136; ss. 11, 12, ch. 88-370; s. 43, ch. 91-224.Note.—Former s. 324.17.
FL Stat § 324.242 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 324 - Financial Responsibility|324.242 - Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage Liability Insurance Policies; Public Records Exemption.

324.242 Personal injury protection and property damage liability insurance policies; public records exemption.—(1) The following information regarding personal injury protection and property damage liability insurance policies held by the department is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution:(a) Personal identifying information of an insured or former insured; and(b) An insurance policy number.(2) Upon receipt of a request and proof of a crash report as required under s. 316.065, s. 316.066, or s. 316.068, or a crash report created pursuant to the laws of another state, the department shall release the policy number for a policy covering a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle accident to:(a) Any person involved in such accident;(b) The attorney of any person involved in such accident; or(c) A representative of the insurer of any person involved in such accident.(3) The department shall provide personal injury protection and property damage liability insurance policy numbers to department-approved third parties that provide data collection services to an insurer of any person involved in such accident.(4) Before the department’s release of a policy number in accordance with subsection (2) or subsection (3), an insurer’s representative, a contracted third party, or an attorney for a person involved in an accident must provide the department with documentation confirming proof of representation.(5) Information made confidential and exempt by this section may be disclosed to another governmental entity without a written request or copy of the crash report if disclosure is necessary for the receiving governmental entity to perform its duties and responsibilities. For purposes of this subsection, the term “governmental entity” means any federal, state, county, district, authority, or municipal officer, department, division, board, bureau, or commission created or established by law.(6) This exemption applies to personal identifying information of an insured or former insured and insurance policy numbers held by the department before, on, or after October 11, 2007.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-325; s. 1, ch. 2012-219; s. 15, ch. 2015-163.
FL Stat § 324.251 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 324 - Financial Responsibility|324.251 - Short Title.

324.251 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Financial Responsibility Law of 1955” and shall become effective at 12:01 a.m., October 1, 1955.History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 29963, 1955.
FL Stat § 326.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 326 - Yacht and Ship Brokers|326.001 - Short Title.

326.001 Short title.—Sections 326.001-326.006 may be cited as the “Yacht and Ship Brokers’ Act.”History.—ss. 1, 7, ch. 88-282; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 326.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 326 - Yacht and Ship Brokers|326.002 - Definitions.

326.002 Definitions.—As used in ss. 326.001-326.006, the term:(1) “Broker” means a person who, for or in expectation of compensation: sells, offers, or negotiates to sell; buys, offers, or negotiates to buy; solicits or obtains listings of; or negotiates the purchase, sale, or exchange of, yachts for other persons.(2) “Division” means the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.(3) “Salesperson” means a person who, for or in expectation of compensation, is employed by a broker to perform any acts of a broker.(4) “Yacht” means any vessel which is propelled by sail or machinery in the water which exceeds 32 feet in length, and which weighs less than 300 gross tons.(5) “Person” means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association, or other entity.History.—ss. 2, 7, ch. 88-282; s. 2, ch. 89-128; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 34, ch. 94-218; s. 950, ch. 95-148; s. 14, ch. 2008-240.
FL Stat § 326.003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 326 - Yacht and Ship Brokers|326.003 - Administration.

326.003 Administration.—The division shall:(1) Administer ss. 326.001-326.006 and collect fees sufficient to administer ss. 326.001-326.006.(2) Adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement ss. 326.001-326.006 and to classify brokers and salespersons and regulate their activities.(3) Enforce the provisions of ss. 326.001-326.006 against any person who operates as a broker or salesperson without a license.History.—ss. 3, 7, ch. 88-282; s. 3, ch. 89-128; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 93-55; s. 446, ch. 95-148; s. 66, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 326.005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 326 - Yacht and Ship Brokers|326.005 - Escrow Depository, Closing Transactions.

326.005 Escrow depository, closing transactions.—(1) A broker shall place any funds received pursuant to a transaction into a trust account in a savings and loan association, bank, trust company, or other financial institution located in this state having a net worth in excess of $5 million until he or she disburses such funds. A separate record shall be maintained of all such moneys received and the disposition thereof.(2) At the closing of a transaction in which title to a yacht is transferred, a broker shall provide the seller and purchaser with an itemized closing statement, including the selling price and all charges and credits, a description of any yachts exchanged, and the amount of any consideration. If the transaction is closed through escrow and the escrow holder renders a closing statement which reveals such information, that shall be deemed compliance with this subsection on the part of the licensed broker.(3) A broker who intentionally fails to comply with the provisions of this section concerning the establishment of a trust account, deposits of funds into a trust account, and withdrawal therefrom, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. The failure to establish a trust account or to place funds therein as required in this section is prima facie evidence of an intentional and purposeful violation of this section.History.—ss. 5, 7, ch. 88-282; s. 5, ch. 89-128; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 448, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 327.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.01 - Short Title.

327.01 Short title.—This chapter shall be known as the “Florida Vessel Safety Law.”History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 1, ch. 84-184; s. 5, ch. 99-289.Note.—Former s. 371.011.
FL Stat § 327.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.04 - Rules.

327.04 Rules.—The commission may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter, the provisions of chapter 705 relating to vessels, and ss. 376.15 and 823.11 conferring powers or duties upon it.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 4, ch. 63-103; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 154, ch. 94-356; s. 48, ch. 95-333; s. 53, ch. 96-413; s. 67, ch. 98-200; s. 8, ch. 99-289; s. 3, ch. 2000-362; s. 4, ch. 2021-184.Note.—Former s. 371.161.
FL Stat § 327.302 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.302 - Accident Report Forms.

327.302 Accident report forms.—(1) The commission shall prepare and, upon request, supply to police departments, sheriffs, and other appropriate agencies or individuals forms for accident reports as required in this chapter, suitable with respect to the persons required to make such reports and the purposes to be served. The forms must call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose, with reference to a boating accident, the cause and conditions existing at the time of the accident and the persons and vessels involved. Accident report forms may call for the policy numbers of liability insurance and the names of carriers covering any vessel involved in an accident required to be reported under this chapter.(2) Every accident report required to be made in writing must be made on the appropriate form approved by the commission and must contain all the information required therein unless not available. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this section, an accident report produced electronically by a law enforcement officer must, at a minimum, contain the same information as is required on those forms approved by the commission.History.—s. 5, ch. 2000-362.
FL Stat § 327.31 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.31 - Transmittal of Information.

327.31 Transmittal of information.—In accordance with any request made by an authorized official or agency of the United States, any information compiled or otherwise available to the Division of Law Enforcement concerning boating accidents or other data shall be transmitted to that official or agency of the United States and annual statistics shall be assembled as required by federal law.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-399; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 18, ch. 96-330.Note.—Former s. 371.151.
FL Stat § 327.32 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.32 - Vessel Declared Dangerous Instrumentality; Civil Liability.

327.32 Vessel declared dangerous instrumentality; civil liability.—All vessels, of whatever classification, shall be considered dangerous instrumentalities in this state, and any operator of a vessel shall, during any utilization of the vessel, exercise the highest degree of care in order to prevent injuries to others. Liability for reckless or careless operation of a vessel shall be confined to the operator in immediate charge of the vessel and not imposed upon the owner of the vessel, unless the owner is the operator or is present in the vessel when any injury or damage is occasioned by the reckless or careless operation of such vessel, whether such recklessness or carelessness consists of a violation of the provisions of the statutes of this state, or disregard in observing such care and such operation as the rules of the common law require.History.—s. 3, ch. 59-400; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 5, ch. 84-188; s. 11, ch. 85-81.Note.—Former s. 371.52.
FL Stat § 327.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.33 - Reckless or Careless Operation of Vessel.

327.33 Reckless or careless operation of vessel.—(1) It is unlawful to operate a vessel in a reckless manner. A person who operates any vessel, or manipulates any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device, in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property at a speed or in a manner as to endanger, or likely to endanger, life or limb, or damage the property of, or injure a person is guilty of reckless operation of a vessel. Reckless operation of a vessel includes, but is not limited to, a violation of s. 327.331(6). A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) A person who operates any vessel upon the waters of this state shall operate the vessel in a reasonable and prudent manner, having regard for other waterborne traffic, posted speed and wake restrictions, and all other attendant circumstances so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of another person outside the vessel or to endanger the life, limb, or property of another person due to vessel overloading or excessive speed. The failure to operate a vessel in a manner described in this subsection constitutes careless operation. However, vessel wake and shoreline wash resulting from the reasonable and prudent operation of a vessel, absent negligence, does not constitute damage or endangerment to property. A person who violates this subsection commits a noncriminal violation as defined in s. 775.08.(3) Each person operating a vessel upon the waters of this state shall comply with the navigation rules.(a) A person who violates the navigation rules and the violation results in a boating accident causing serious bodily injury as defined in s. 327.353 or death, but the violation does not constitute reckless operation of a vessel, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(b) A person who violates the navigation rules and the violation does not constitute reckless operation of a vessel commits a noncriminal violation as defined in s. 775.08, punishable as provided in s. 327.73.(c) Law enforcement vessels may deviate from the navigational rules when such diversion is necessary to the performance of their duties and when such deviation may be safely accomplished.(4) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the ascertainment of fault in vessel operations and boating accidents shall be determined according to the navigation rules.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-400; s. 3, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 6, ch. 81-100; s. 6, ch. 84-188; s. 6, ch. 86-35; s. 2, ch. 88-133; s. 2, ch. 89-136; s. 45, ch. 91-224; s. 1, ch. 92-92; s. 6, ch. 2000-362; s. 1, ch. 2011-152; s. 1, ch. 2016-134; s. 4, ch. 2016-171.Note.—Former s. 371.50.
FL Stat § 327.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.34 - Incapacity of Operator.

327.34 Incapacity of operator.—It is unlawful for the owner of any vessel or any person having such in charge or in control to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by any person who by reason of physical or mental disability is incapable of operating such vessel under the prevailing circumstances. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit operation of boats by paraplegics who are licensed to operate motor vehicles on the highways.History.—s. 4, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361.Note.—Former s. 371.504.
FL Stat § 327.35215 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.35215 - Penalty for Failure to Submit to Test.

327.35215 Penalty for failure to submit to test.—(1) A person who is lawfully arrested for an alleged violation of s. 327.35 and who refuses to submit to a blood test, breath test, or urine test pursuant to s. 327.352 is subject to a civil penalty of $500.(2) When a person refuses to submit to a blood test, breath test, or urine test pursuant to s. 327.352, a law enforcement officer who is authorized to make arrests for violations of this chapter shall file with the clerk of the court, on a form provided by the department, a certified statement that probable cause existed to arrest the person for a violation of s. 327.35 and that the person refused to submit to a test as required by s. 327.352. Along with the statement, the officer must also submit a sworn statement on a form provided by the department that the person has been advised of both the penalties for failure to submit to the blood, breath, or urine test and the procedure for requesting a hearing.(3) A person who has been advised of the penalties pursuant to subsection (2) may, within 30 days afterwards, request a hearing before a county court judge. A request for a hearing tolls the period for payment of the civil penalty, and, if assessment of the civil penalty is sustained by the hearing and any subsequent judicial review, the civil penalty must be paid within 30 days after final disposition. The clerk of the court shall notify the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles of the final disposition of all actions filed under this section by electronic transmission in a format prescribed by the department. When the department receives the final disposition, the department shall enter the disposition on the person’s driving record.(4) It is unlawful for any person who has not paid a civil penalty imposed pursuant to this section, or who has not requested a hearing with respect to the civil penalty, within 30 calendar days after receipt of notice of the civil penalty to operate a vessel upon the waters of this state. Violation of this subsection is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(5) Moneys collected by the clerk of the court pursuant to this section shall be disposed of in the following manner:(a) If the arresting officer was employed or appointed by a state law enforcement agency, the moneys shall be deposited into the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund and used to directly enhance the ability of law enforcement officers to perform law enforcement functions on state waters.(b) If the arresting officer was employed or appointed by a county or municipal law enforcement agency, the moneys shall be deposited into the law enforcement trust fund of that agency.History.—s. 6, ch. 98-308; s. 23, ch. 99-245; s. 3, ch. 2004-74; s. 7, ch. 2021-184.
FL Stat § 327.359 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.359 - Refusal to Submit to Testing; Penalties.

327.359 Refusal to submit to testing; penalties.—A person who has refused to submit to a chemical or physical test of his or her breath or urine, as described in s. 327.352, and who has been previously fined under s. 327.35215 or has previously had his or her driver license suspended for refusal to submit to a lawful test of his or her breath, urine, or blood, and:(1) Who the arresting law enforcement officer had probable cause to believe was operating or in actual physical control of a vessel in this state while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances;(2) Who was placed under lawful arrest for a violation of s. 327.35 unless such test was requested pursuant to s. 327.352(1)(c);(3) Who was informed that if he or she refused to submit to such test, he or she is subject to a fine of $500;(4) Who was informed that a refusal to submit to a lawful test of his or her breath or urine, if he or she has been previously fined under s. 327.35215 or has previously had his or her driver license suspended for refusal to submit to a lawful test of his or her breath, urine, or blood, is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; and(5) Who, after having been so informed, refused to submit to any such test when requested to do so by a law enforcement officer or correctional officercommits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 9, ch. 2002-263; s. 8, ch. 2021-184.
FL Stat § 327.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.36 - Mandatory Adjudication; Prohibition Against Accepting Plea to Lesser Included Offense.

327.36 Mandatory adjudication; prohibition against accepting plea to lesser included offense.—(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 948.01, no court may suspend, defer, or withhold adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for any violation of s. 327.35, for manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vessel, or for vessel homicide.(2)(a) No trial judge may accept a plea of guilty to a lesser offense from a person who is charged with a violation of s. 327.35, manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vessel, or vessel homicide and who has been given a breath or blood test to determine blood or breath alcohol content, the results of which show a blood-alcohol level or breath-alcohol level of 0.15 or more.(b) A trial judge may not accept a plea of guilty to a lesser offense from a person charged with a felony violation of s. 327.35, manslaughter resulting from the operation of a vessel, or vessel homicide.History.—s. 27, ch. 87-243; s. 5, ch. 87-392; s. 10, ch. 91-255; s. 24, ch. 96-330; s. 10, ch. 2000-362; s. 8, ch. 2009-86.
FL Stat § 327.371 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.371 - Human-Powered Vessels Regulated.

327.371 Human-powered vessels regulated.—(1) A person may operate a human-powered vessel within the boundaries of the marked channel of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway as defined in s. 327.02:(a) When the marked channel is the only navigable portion of the waterway available due to vessel congestion or obstructions on the water. The operator of the human-powered vessel shall proceed with diligence to a location where he or she may safely operate the vessel outside the marked channel of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway.(b) When crossing the marked channel, provided that the crossing is done in the most direct, continuous, and expeditious manner possible and does not interfere with other vessel traffic in the channel.(c) During an emergency endangering life or limb.(2) A person may not operate a human-powered vessel in the marked channel of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway except as provided in subsection (1).(3) A person who violates this section commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable as provided in s. 327.73.History.—s. 9, ch. 2021-184.