684.0031 – Place of Arbitration.
684.0031 Place of arbitration.— (1) The parties may agree on the place of arbitration. Failing such agreement, the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the arbitral tribunal may, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, meet at […]
683.3341 – Responsible Fatherhood Month.
683.3341 Responsible Fatherhood Month.— (1) The Legislature designates the month of June as “Responsible Fatherhood Month” to recognize the importance of fathers in their children’s lives, how fathers contribute to their children’s safety and stability, and the direct link between positive father involvement and child well-being. (2) The Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, local […]
684.0001 – Short Title.
684.0001 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Florida International Commercial Arbitration Act.” History.—s. 2, ch. 2010-60.
684.0002 – Scope of Application.
684.0002 Scope of application.— (1) This chapter applies to international commercial arbitration, subject to any agreement in force between the United States of America and any other country or countries. (2) This chapter, except ss. 684.0009, 684.001, 684.0026, 684.0027, 684.0028, 684.0047, and 684.0048, applies only if the place of arbitration is in this state. (3) An arbitration is international […]
684.0003 – Definitions and Rules of Interpretation.
684.0003 Definitions and rules of interpretation.— (1) As used in this chapter, the term: (a) “Arbitral tribunal” means a sole arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. (b) “Arbitration” means any arbitration, whether or not administered by a permanent arbitral institution. (c) “Arbitration agreement” means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes that have arisen or […]
684.0004 – International Origin and General Principles.
684.0004 International origin and general principles.— (1) This chapter shall be interpreted with regard to its international origin and to the need to promote uniformity in its application and the observance of good faith. (2) Questions concerning matters governed by this chapter which are not expressly settled pursuant to it shall be settled in conformity with the general […]
684.0005 – Receipt of Written Communications.
684.0005 Receipt of written communications.— (1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, a written communication is deemed to be received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or if it is delivered to the addressee’s place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address. If one of these locations cannot be found after a reasonable inquiry, the […]
684.0006 – Waiver of Right to Object.
684.0006 Waiver of right to object.—A party waives its right to object if the party proceeds with the arbitration and fails to object without undue delay or within a provided time limit to: (1) Noncompliance of any provision of this chapter from which the parties may derogate and have not derogated; or (2) Noncompliance of any requirement under […]
684.0007 – Extent of Court Intervention.
684.0007 Extent of court intervention.—In matters governed by this chapter, a court may not intervene except to the extent authorized by this chapter. History.—s. 8, ch. 2010-60.
683.25 – Bill of Rights Day.
683.25 Bill of Rights Day.— (1) December 15 of each year is designated as “Bill of Rights Day.” (2) The Governor may issue annually a proclamation designating December 15 as “Bill of Rights Day” and calling upon all citizens of the state to observe the occasion. History.—s. 1, ch. 2001-88.