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.

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]