Chapter 1 — Chapter 1
5 sections in this chapter.
Fla. Stat. § 1.01 Definitions
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In construing these statutes and each and every word, phrase, or part hereof, where the context will permit:(1) The singular includes the plural and vice versa.(2) Gender-specific language includes the other gender and neuter.(3) The word “person” includes individuals, children, …
Fla. Stat. § 1.015 Antisemitism
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(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to adopt the working definition developed by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) of the term “antisemitism” to assist in the monitoring and reporting of antisemitic hate crimes and discrimination and to make residents aw…
Fla. Stat. § 1.02 Legal time
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In all laws, statutes, orders, rules and regulations of this state, relating to the time of performance of any act by any officer or department of this state, whether in the legislative, executive or judicial branches, or relating to the time within which any rights shall accrue …
Fla. Stat. § 1.025 Sunshine Protection Act
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(1) This section may be cited as the “Sunshine Protection Act.”(2) If the United States Congress amends 15 U.S.C. s. 260a to authorize states to observe daylight saving time year-round, it is the intent of the Legislature that daylight saving time shall be the year-round standard…
Fla. Stat. § 1.04 Statutory construction; amendatory acts passed at the same session
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Acts passed during the same legislative session and amending the same statutory provision are in pari materia, and full effect should be given to each, if that is possible. Language carried forward unchanged in one amendatory act, pursuant to s. 6, Art. III of the State Constitut…