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Florida Statutes, Title IV

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Title IV, Executive Branch

9 chapters · 294 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title IV294 Ch 20, Organizational Structure62 Ch 17, Chief Financial Officer59 Ch 15, Secretary of State56 Ch 16, Attorney General34 Ch 14, Governor30 Ch 24, State Lotteries28 Ch 22, Emergency Continuity of Government11 Ch 23, Miscellaneous Executive Functions9 Ch 19, Commissioner of Agriculture5

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Fla. Stat. § 15.0382 Official state butterfly
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The Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charitonius) is designated the official state butterfly.History.—s. 1, ch. 96-153.
Fla. Stat. § 15.0385 Official state reptile
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The American alligator is hereby designated and declared as the official Florida state reptile.History.—s. 1, ch. 87-18.
Fla. Stat. § 15.0386 Official state saltwater reptile
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The Loggerhead Turtle is designated as the official Florida state saltwater reptile.History.—s. 2, ch. 2008-34; s. 1, ch. 2018-43.
Fla. Stat. § 15.03861 Official state tortoise
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The Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is designated the official state tortoise.History.—s. 25, ch. 2008-229.
Fla. Stat. § 15.039 Official state air fair

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The Central Florida Air Fair is hereby designated as the official Florida state air fair.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-45.

Fla. Stat. § 15.0391 Official state rodeo

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The Silver Spurs Rodeo, a world class sporting event and the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi River, which is held biennially in Osceola County for top professional cowboys and cowgirls to compete for a chance to be one of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association’s world c…

Fla. Stat. § 15.0395 Official festival

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The festival “Calle Ocho-Open House 8,” a Florida historical festival presented annually by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana and the Hispanic citizens of Miami-Dade County, is hereby recognized as a festival of Florida.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-82; s. 6, ch. 2008-4.

Fla. Stat. § 15.0396 Official state moving image center and archive

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The Louis Wolfson II Media History Center, Inc., in Miami, is hereby designated as an official state moving image center and archive of the State of Florida.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-251.

Fla. Stat. § 15.041 Official litter control symbol

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The official Keep Florida Beautiful, Incorporated, service mark, as registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, is hereby designated as the State of Florida litter control symbol.History.—s. 1, ch. 78-296; s. 36, ch. 93-207.

Fla. Stat. § 15.043 Official state pageant

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The pageant “Indian River,” a Florida historical pageant presented annually by the citizens of Brevard County, is hereby designated an official state pageant of Florida.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-196.

Fla. Stat. § 15.044 Official state opera program

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The Greater Miami Opera Association; the Orlando Opera Company, Incorporated; and the Florida State University School of Music, representing the professional and academic communities in the field of opera, are hereby jointly designated as the official Florida State Opera Program.…

Fla. Stat. § 15.0445 Official state renaissance festival

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The Italian Renaissance Festival presented at Vizcaya by Renaissance Historical Society of Florida, Inc., a not-for-profit educational corporation, during the third week in March of each year is hereby designated an official state renaissance festival.History.—s. 6, ch. 94-97.

Fla. Stat. § 15.045 Official state railroad museums

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(1) Prior to representing to the general public that it is a Florida state railroad museum, a railroad museum must be authorized under subsection (2) and meet the following standards and criteria:(a) The stated purpose of the railroad museum shall be to preserve railroad history …

Fla. Stat. § 15.0455 Official state history museum

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The Museum of Florida History, located in Tallahassee, is hereby designated as the official state history museum.History.—s. 1, ch. 2021-71.

Fla. Stat. § 15.046 Official state transportation museum

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The Florida Museum of Transportation and History, located in Fernandina Beach, is hereby designated as the official state transportation museum.History.—s. 1, ch. 85-358.

Fla. Stat. § 15.0465 Official state flagship

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The S.S. American Victory, a 455-foot historic steamship, built in 1944, is designated the official state flagship.History.—s. 1, ch. 2012-158; s. 1, ch. 2026-27.

Fla. Stat. § 15.047 Official state soil

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Myakka fine sand (sandy, siliceous, hyperthermic Aeric Haplaquods) is hereby designated and declared as the official Florida state soil.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-16.

Fla. Stat. § 15.048 Official state fiddle contest

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The fiddle contest held annually by the Florida State Fiddlers’ Association in cooperation with the Department of State at the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center, White Springs, Florida, is hereby designated as the official state fiddle contest.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-62.

Fla. Stat. § 15.049 Official state band

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The St. Johns River City Band is hereby designated and declared as an official Florida state band.History.—s. 1, ch. 90-146.

Fla. Stat. § 15.051 Official Sports Hall of Fame

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The Florida Sports Hall of Fame in Lake City, Columbia County, is designated as the Official Sports Hall of Fame for the state.History.—s. 1, ch. 88-415.

Fla. Stat. § 15.052 Official state pie

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Key lime pie is designated as the official Florida state pie.History.—s. 1, ch. 2006-236.

Fla. Stat. § 15.0521 Official state honey

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Tupelo honey is designated as the official Florida state honey.History.—s. 1, ch. 2016-61.

Fla. Stat. § 15.0522 Official state dessert

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Strawberry shortcake with natural Florida dairy topping is designated as the official Florida state dessert.History.—s. 1, ch. 2022-12.

Fla. Stat. § 15.0526 Official state horse

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The Florida Cracker Horse (Marshtackie) is designated as the official Florida state horse.History.—s. 1, ch. 2008-34; s. 2, ch. 2018-43.

Fla. Stat. § 15.0527 Official state heritage cattle breed

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The Florida Cracker Cattle is designated as the official Florida heritage cattle breed.History.—s. 3, ch. 2018-43.

Fla. Stat. § 15.07 Acts and papers of the Legislature to be deposited with the Department of State

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All original acts and resolutions passed by the Legislature, and all other original papers acted upon thereby, together with the Journal of the Senate, and the Journal of the House of Representatives, shall, immediately upon the adjournment thereof, be deposited with, and preserv…

Fla. Stat. § 15.08 Not to issue commission until tax therefor is paid

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The Secretary of State is prohibited from affixing her or his signature and the seal of the state to the commission of any public officer until such officer has paid the amount of the tax, if any, required to be paid by said officer for the commission.History.—s. 1, ch. 1936, 187…

Fla. Stat. § 15.09 Fees

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(1) The fees, except as provided by law, to be collected by the Department of State, are:(a) For providing a certificate with seal, $8.75; however, no fee shall be charged for providing a certificate with seal to any officer appointed to an office requiring Senate confirmation.(b…

Fla. Stat. § 15.092 Fees; exemption for state attorney

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The Department of State shall provide, without charge, any state attorney or state attorney’s designated representative:(1) Copies of any document or certificate under seal as provided in this chapter.(2) Any of the services provided in this chapter.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-344; s. …

Fla. Stat. § 15.13 Administration of certain laws

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The Department of State shall have general supervision and administration of the election laws, corporation laws and such other laws as are placed under it by the Legislature and shall keep records of same.History.—s. 7, ch. 28086, 1953; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106.

Fla. Stat. § 15.15 Publication of summaries of documents; charge

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The Department of State may in its discretion publish summaries of all instruments, papers, or documents filed with it pursuant to any law and may establish a reasonable fee for providing such service. All fees collected hereunder shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund.Hi…

Fla. Stat. § 15.155 Legislative documents; Department of State to classify, number, and furnish copies of general laws, special acts, resolutions, and memorials

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(1) Immediately after any act of the Legislature or any resolution or memorial is filed in the office of the Department of State, the department shall:(a) Select, segregate, and classify all acts of the Legislature, including memorials and resolutions, by dividing them into the f…

Fla. Stat. § 15.16 Reproduction of records; admissibility in evidence; electronic receipt and transmission of records; certification; acknowledgment

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(1) The Department of State may cause to be made copies of any records maintained by it by miniature photographic microfilming or microphotographic processes or any other photographic, mechanical, or other process heretofore or hereafter devised, including electronic data process…

Fla. Stat. § 15.18 International and cultural relations

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The Divisions of Arts and Culture, Historical Resources, and Library and Information Services of the Department of State promote programs having substantial cultural, artistic, and indirect economic significance that emphasize American creativity. The Secretary of State, as the h…

Fla. Stat. § 15.182 International travel by state-funded musical, cultural, or artistic organizations; notification to the Department of State

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(1) If a musical, cultural, or artistic organization that receives state funding is traveling internationally for a presentation, performance, or other significant public viewing, including an organization associated with a college or university, such organization shall notify th…

Fla. Stat. § 15.21 Initiative petitions; s. 3, Art. XI, State Constitution

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(1) The Secretary of State shall immediately submit an initiative petition to the Attorney General if the sponsor has:(a) Registered as a political committee pursuant to s. 106.03;(b) Submitted the ballot title, ballot summary, and full text of the proposed revision or amendment …

Fla. Stat. § 16.01 Residence, office, and duties of Attorney General

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The Attorney General:(1) Shall reside at the seat of government and shall keep his or her office in the capitol.(2) Shall perform the duties prescribed by the Constitution of this state and also perform such other duties appropriate to his or her office as may from time to time b…

Fla. Stat. § 16.015 Legal services; Department of Legal Affairs, other counsel

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The Department of Legal Affairs shall be responsible for providing all legal services required by any department, unless otherwise provided by law. However, the Attorney General may authorize other counsel where emergency circumstances exist and shall authorize other counsel when…

Fla. Stat. § 16.0155 Contingency fee agreements

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(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Department” means the Department of Legal Affairs.(b) “Private attorney” means any private attorney or law firm.(2) The department may not enter into a contingency fee contract with a private attorney unless the Attorney General makes a …

Fla. Stat. § 16.016 Payment of per diem, mileage, and other expense

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Whenever the Department of Legal Affairs is called upon to represent any administrative agency or regulatory board, the agency or regulatory board so represented shall pay the per diem, mileage, and other reasonable expense of the representative of such department.History.—s. 1, …

Fla. Stat. § 16.02 Appointment of person to act in case of disability of Attorney General

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In case of the disability of the Attorney General to perform any official duty devolving on him or her, by reason of interest or otherwise, the Governor or Attorney General of this state may appoint another person to perform such duty in the Attorney General’s stead.History.—s. 3…

Fla. Stat. § 16.061 Initiative petitions

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(1) The Attorney General shall, within 30 days after receipt of a proposed revision or amendment to the State Constitution by initiative petition from the Secretary of State, petition the Supreme Court, requesting an advisory opinion regarding the compliance of the text of the pr…

Fla. Stat. § 16.08 Superintendence and direction of state attorneys

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The Attorney General shall exercise a general superintendence and direction over the several state attorneys of the several circuits as to the manner of discharging their respective duties, and whenever requested by the state attorneys, shall give them her or his opinion upon any…

Fla. Stat. § 16.09 Regulations as to the reports of state attorneys

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The Attorney General shall prescribe the time and manner in which regular quarterly reports shall be made to him or her by state attorneys, and they shall comply with the Attorney General’s instructions in this respect.History.—s. 3, ch. 2098, 1877; RS 91; GS 94; RGS 108; CGL 132…

Fla. Stat. § 16.52 Participation in preserving constitutional integrity of state

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(1) In order to provide for independent action and cooperative participation by the state in a program of concerted action among the states, and independent procedure to oppose any existing or proposed federal legislative encroachments upon constitutional state powers, it is here…

Fla. Stat. § 16.53 Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund

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(1) There is created in the State Treasury the Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund, from which the Legislature may appropriate funds for the purpose of funding investigation, prosecution, and enforcement by the Attorney General of the provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Cor…

Fla. Stat. § 16.535 Legal Services Trust Fund

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(1) There is created in the State Treasury the Legal Services Trust Fund to be used by the Attorney General in providing legal services to agencies on a contractual basis.(2) State agencies contracting for legal services with the Department of Legal Affairs are authorized to make…

Fla. Stat. § 16.54 Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute; revolving trust fund

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(1) There is created within the Department of Legal Affairs the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute, which shall be a comprehensive program of crime prevention training courses suitable for, and made available to, any interested person.(2) The department shall establish t…

Fla. Stat. § 16.555 Crime Stoppers Trust Fund; rulemaking

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(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Department” shall mean the Department of Legal Affairs.(b) “Units of local government” shall mean the various city and county governments of the state.(c) “Crime Stoppers” shall mean members of the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, …

Fla. Stat. § 16.556 Crime Stoppers Trust Fund

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The Crime Stoppers Trust Fund is created to be administered by the Department of Legal Affairs.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 98-265; s. 2, ch. 2002-102.