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2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.39 - Penalty for contempt.

250.39 Penalty for contempt.—A person may not use disorderly, contemptuous, or indecorous language or expression to or before any military court, or any member of such court, in open court, tending to interrupt its proceedings, or impair the respect due its authority, commit any breach of the peace, or make any noises or other disturbances directly tending to interrupt its proceedings. After hearing before the military judge, any person who is found to have violated this subsection may be committed by warrant by the Adjutant General or a military judge for not more than 30 days to the jail of the county in which the court sits or may be fined up to $100 per offense. For purposes of this subsection, a summary court-martial officer who is not qualified to act as a military judge in general or special courts-martial may conduct the contempt hearing and adjudicate a fine, but may not issue a warrant for confinement.
History.—s. 53, ch. 8502, 1921; s. 12, ch. 9337, 1923; CGL 2066; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 6, ch. 92-86; s. 37, ch. 2003-68.
Note.—Former s. 250.60.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.43 - Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty.

250.43 Wearing of uniform and insignia of rank; penalty.—
(1) The uniform or insignia of rank worn by officers of the Florida National Guard shall be worn only by persons entitled thereto by commission under the laws of the state or the United States. Any person violating this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and may also be punished as a court-martial directs.
(2) Every person other than an officer or enlisted person of the Florida National Guard, naval militia, or marine corps of this state, any other state, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia, or of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force, who wears the uniform of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, National Guard, Naval Militia, or Marine Corps or any part of such uniform, or a uniform or part of uniform similar thereto, or in imitation thereof, within the bounds of the state, except in cases where the wearing of such uniform is permitted by the laws of the United States and the regulations of the Secretary of Defense, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. This section does not prohibit persons in the theatrical profession from wearing such uniforms while actually engaged in such profession, in any playhouse or theater, in a production in no way reflecting upon such uniform; does not prohibit the uniform rank of civic societies parading or traveling in a body or assembling in a lodge room; and does not apply to cadets of any military school or to Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.
History.—ss. 58, 59, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2071, 8125, 8126; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 146, ch. 71-136; s. 7, ch. 91-139; s. 39, ch. 2003-68; s. 8, ch. 2022-183.
Note.—Former ss. 250.65, 250.66.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.44 - Military equipment regulations; penalties.

250.44 Military equipment regulations; penalties.—
(1) Any person who sells, offers for sale, barters, exchanges, pledges, loans, gives away, secretes, or retains after demand is made by civil or military officers of the state, any clothing, arms, military outfits or property furnished by or through the state to any member of the militia, or who receives by purchase, barter, exchange, pledge, loan, or gift any such clothing, arms, military outfits or property commits theft as provided in chapter 812.
(2) All members of the Florida National Guard who, due to their military responsibilities, have been entrusted any military property, must account for such property according to applicable rules and regulations or special orders made by superior authority. Such military property may not be removed without proper authority. Any person who fails to account for or return to proper military authority any property in that person’s possession to which the state military authorities are entitled, or who conceals or converts the property to the person’s own use, commits theft as provided in chapter 812. Any prosecution under this section may be abated upon making full satisfaction for such property to the military authorities of the state and paying all court costs resulting from the prosecution.
(3) The clothing, arms, military outfits, and property furnished by or through the state to any member of the militia or the Florida State Guard may not be sold, bartered, loaned, exchanged, pledged, or given away. A person who is not a member of the military forces of this state or the United States, or an authorized agent of this state or the United States, who possesses clothing, arms, military outfits, or property that is unlawfully disposed of has no right, title, or interest therein, and the clothing, arms, military outfits, or property shall be seized and taken wherever found by any civil or military officer of the state and delivered to any commanding officer or other authorized officer, who must:
(a) If such clothing, arms, military outfits, or property were issued by or are property of the militia, make an immediate report to the Adjutant General.
(b) If such clothing, arms, military outfits, or property were issued by or are property of the Florida State Guard, make an immediate report to the director of the Division of the State Guard within the Department of Military Affairs.
The possession of any such clothing, arms, military outfits, or property by any person not a member of the military forces of this state, or any other state, or of the United States, is presumptive evidence of such sale, barter, loan, exchange, pledge, or gift and is punishable as provided in chapter 812.
History.—ss. 61, 62, ch. 8502, 1921; s. 9, ch. 12089, 1927; CGL 2072, 8128; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 147, ch. 71-136; s. 8, ch. 91-139; s. 40, ch. 2003-68; s. 2, ch. 2023-167.
Note.—Former ss. 250.68, 250.69.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.45 - Military uniform discriminated against; penalty.

250.45 Military uniform discriminated against; penalty.—Any proprietor, manager, or employee of any theater or other public place of entertainment or amusement within this state who discriminates against any person lawfully wearing the uniform of any branch of the military or naval service of the United States or of the state, because of that uniform, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 60, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 8127; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 148, ch. 71-136; s. 41, ch. 2003-68.
Note.—Former s. 250.67.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.46 - Salaried employees not entitled to additional pay.

250.46 Salaried employees not entitled to additional pay.—Officers and enlisted personnel of the Florida National Guard employed by the Department of Military Affairs, who receive monthly salaries from the state for military duties, are not entitled to any other pay from the state for military service of any character. However, this section does not prohibit any officer or enlisted person from receiving pay from the United States for participation in maneuvers, camps, field service, or other service or duty.
History.—s. 15, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2027; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 9, ch. 91-139; s. 30, ch. 99-13; s. 42, ch. 2003-68.
Note.—Former s. 250.17.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.47 - Governor’s permission for unit to leave state.

250.47 Governor’s permission for unit to leave state.—A unit of the Florida National Guard may not leave the state without permission of the Governor.
History.—s. 24, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2036; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 43, ch. 2003-68.
Note.—Former s. 250.26.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.48 - Leaves of absence.

250.48 Leaves of absence.—Any officer or employee of the state, of any county or school district of the state, or of any municipality or political subdivision of the state who is a member of the Florida National Guard is entitled to leave of absence from his or her respective duties, without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating, on all days during which the officer or employee is engaged in active state duty for a named event, declared disaster, or operation pursuant to s. 250.28 or s. 252.36. However, a leave of absence without loss of pay granted under this section may not exceed 30 days for each emergency or disaster, as established by executive order.
History.—s. 26, ch. 8502, 1921; s. 2, ch. 12089, 1927; CGL 2038; s. 5, ch. 20849, 1941; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 11, ch. 83-227; s. 1, ch. 93-283; s. 115, ch. 95-148; s. 44, ch. 2003-68.
Note.—Former s. 250.28.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.481 - Reserve components; employment discrimination prohibited.

250.481 Reserve components; employment discrimination prohibited.—Any person who seeks or holds an employment position may not be denied employment or retention in employment, or any promotion or advantage of employment, because of any obligation as a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces.
History.—s. 1, ch. 87-381; s. 45, ch. 2003-68.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.4815 - Professional license of servicemember not to expire while member on federal active duty.

250.4815 Professional license of servicemember not to expire while member on federal active duty.—A professional license issued in the state to any member of the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves shall not expire while the member is serving on federal active duty and shall be extended for up to 90 days after his or her return from federal active duty. If the license is renewed during the 90-day period after his or her return from federal active duty, the member shall only be responsible for normal fees and activities relating to renewal of the license and shall not be charged any additional costs such as, but not limited to, late fees or delinquency fees. The member must present to the authority issuing the professional license a copy of his or her official military orders or a written verification from the member’s commanding officer before the end of the 90-day period in order to qualify for the extension.
History.—s. 3, ch. 2005-48.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.483 - Active duty; licensure or qualification.

250.483 Active duty; licensure or qualification.—
(1) If a member of the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves seeking licensure or qualification for a trade, occupation, or profession is ordered into state active duty or into active duty as defined in this chapter, and his or her period of training, study, apprenticeship, or practical experience is interrupted or the start thereof is delayed, he or she is entitled to licensure or qualification under the laws covering his or her licensure or qualification at the time of entrance into active duty pursuant to subsection (2).
(2) A board of examiners or other qualification board regulated under general law shall accept periods of training and practical experience in the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves in place of the interrupted or delayed periods of training, study, apprenticeship, or practical experience if the board finds the standard and type of work or training performed in the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves to be substantially the same as the standard and type required under the laws of this state.
(3) A member of the National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves must request licensure or qualification pursuant to this section by the respective board of examiners or other qualification board within 6 months after release from active duty with the Florida National Guard or the United States Armed Forces Reserves.
History.—s. 2, ch. 2018-7.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.49 - Annual encampment.

250.49 Annual encampment.—Subject to the restrictions of federal law, the Governor may annually order into service the whole or any portion of the Florida National Guard. The period of such service shall be fixed by the Governor. When ordered onto state active duty and if rations are not furnished by the United States Government, the state must furnish rations for the officers and enlisted personnel of the same quality as the rations furnished by the regular army and must pay the expenses of the encampment as the Governor considers proper, including the travel expenses of officers and enlisted personnel incurred in obeying such orders when such expenses are not paid by the Government of the United States.
History.—s. 37, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 2049; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 10, ch. 91-139; s. 47, ch. 2003-68.
Note.—Former s. 250.43.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 250 - Military Affairs › Part I - Military Code (Ss. 250.01-250.5206) › 250.51 - Insult to troops; penalty.

250.51 Insult to troops; penalty.—When troops of the Florida National Guard are at drill in their respective armories, on the streets, public roads, or other places, where such drills are conducted or when they are performing other duties required of them by the state or the United States, a person may not make any disloyal or insulting remark to or about the troops or make any sign, motion, or gesture calculated to insult or humiliate the troops. Any person who makes a disloyal or insulting remark, or who makes any such sign, motion, or gesture, for the purpose and in the manner prohibited in this section, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 64, ch. 8502, 1921; CGL 8129; s. 1, ch. 25112, 1949; s. 149, ch. 71-136; s. 48, ch. 2003-68.
Note.—Former s. 250.71.
2023 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, Space 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; s. 9, ch. 2022-183.
Note.—Former s. 250.73.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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) › 250.82 - Applicability of state and federal law.

250.82 Applicability of state and federal law.—
(1) Florida law provides certain protections to members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, and the National Guard in various legal proceedings and contractual relationships. In addition to these state provisions, federal law also contains protections, such as those provided in the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), Title 50, Appendix U.S.C. ss. 501 et seq., and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), Title 38 United States Code, chapter 43, that are applicable to members in every state even though such provisions are not specifically identified under state law.
(2) To the extent allowed by federal law, the state courts have concurrent jurisdiction for enforcement over all causes of action arising from federal law and may award a remedy as provided therein.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 27, ch. 2007-5; s. 3, ch. 2009-122.
2023 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) › 250.83 - Construction of part.

250.83 Construction of part.—In the event that any other provision of law conflicts with SCRA, USERRA, or the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of SCRA, USERRA, or the provisions of this chapter, whichever is applicable, shall control. Nothing in this part shall construe rights or responsibilities not provided under the SCRA, USERRA, or this chapter.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 44, ch. 2008-4.
2023 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) › 250.84 - Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act; rights of servicemembers; incorporation by reference.

250.84 Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act; rights of servicemembers; incorporation by reference.—
(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that those individuals affected by the provisions of the Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act be made aware of the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers. The Department of Military Affairs shall make available a document containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in Florida Statutes, either through printed or electronic means, to appropriate state or local organizations composed of parties affected by said rights, including, but not limited to, those representing:
(a) Motor vehicle dealers.
(b) Financial institutions and mortgage brokers.
(c) Telecommunications service companies.
(d) Residential tenancies.
(e) Real estate salespersons and brokers.
(f) Members of The Florida Bar Association who serve on a military affairs-related committee.
(2) The Department of Military Affairs shall also make available a document containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in Florida Statutes, either through printed or electronic means, to servicemembers and their families.
(3) Such documents containing the rights and responsibilities of servicemembers set forth in this act shall include an enumeration of all rights and responsibilities under state and federal law, including, but not limited to:
(a) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Florida Uniformed Servicemembers Protection Act, including a listing of all sections of Florida Statutes relating to servicemembers.
(b) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
(c) The rights and responsibilities provided by the Uniformed Servicemembers Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-72; s. 28, ch. 2007-5.
2023 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) › 250.905 - Penalty.

250.905 Penalty.—In addition to any other relief or penalty provided by state or federal law, a person is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per violation if that person violates any provision of this chapter affording protections to members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Reserve Forces, or the National Guard or any provision of federal law affording protections to such servicemembers over which a state court has concurrent jurisdiction under s. 250.82.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2009-122.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 252 - Emergency Management › Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.71) › 252.31 - Short title.

252.31 Short title.—Sections 252.31-252.60 shall be known and may be cited as the “State Emergency Management Act.”
History.—s. 1, ch. 74-285; s. 13, ch. 83-334.
2023 Florida Statutes › Title XVII - Military Affairs and Related Matters › Chapter 252 - Emergency Management › Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 252.31-252.71) › 252.311 - Legislative intent.

252.311 Legislative intent.—
(1) The Legislature finds and declares that the state is vulnerable to a wide range of emergencies, including natural, technological, and manmade disasters, all of which threaten the life, health, and safety of its people; damage and destroy property; disrupt services and everyday business and recreational activities; and impede economic growth and development. The Legislature further finds that this vulnerability is exacerbated by the tremendous growth in the state’s population, especially the growth in the number of persons residing in coastal areas, in the elderly population, in the number of seasonal vacationers, and in the number of persons with special needs. This growth has greatly complicated the state’s ability to coordinate its emergency management resources and activities.
(2) It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce the vulnerability of the people and property of this state; to prepare for efficient evacuation and shelter of threatened or affected persons; to provide for the rapid and orderly provision of relief to persons and for the restoration of services and property; to prepare for and efficiently respond to public health emergencies; and to provide for the coordination of activities relating to emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation among and between agencies and officials of this state, with similar agencies and officials of other states, with local and federal governments, with interstate organizations, and with the private sector.
(3) It is further the intent of the Legislature to promote the state’s emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities through enhanced coordination, long-term planning, and adequate funding. State policy for responding to disasters is to support local emergency response efforts. In the case of a major or catastrophic disaster, however, the needs of residents and communities will likely be greater than local resources. In these situations, the state must be capable of providing effective, coordinated, and timely support to communities and the public. Therefore, the Legislature hereby determines and declares that the provisions of this act fulfill an important state interest.
(4) It is further the intent of the Legislature to minimize the negative effects of an extended emergency, such as a pandemic or another public health emergency. The Legislature recognizes that there are significant negative impacts on children and families associated with school closures during a public health emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The Legislature also recognizes the significant negative impacts of such emergencies on the economy due to business closures.
(5) It is further the intent of the Legislature that all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, and recovery be made transparent to the public to the greatest extent possible.
History.—s. 8, ch. 93-211; s. 2, ch. 2021-8.