Florida Statute 14.33 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title IV
EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Chapter 14
GOVERNOR

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F.S. 14.33

14.33 Medal of Heroism.—

(1) The Governor may award a Medal of Heroism of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer, as defined in s. 943.10(14); a firefighter, as defined in s. 112.191(1)(b); an emergency medical technician, as defined in s. 401.23; or a paramedic, as defined in s. 401.23. A recipient must have distinguished himself or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity, must have risked his or her life deliberately above and beyond the call of duty while performing duty in his or her respective position, and must have engaged in hazardous or perilous activities to preserve lives with the knowledge that such activities might result in great personal harm.

(2) A candidate or person seeking to nominate a candidate for the award must make written application to the Governor. The Governor may refer an application to any public or private entity for advice and recommendations regarding the application.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2003-51; s. 5, ch. 2022-35.

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Cases Citing Statute 14.33

Total Results: 2

Lefemine v. Baron

573 So. 2d 326, 1991 WL 1326

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1991 | Docket: 478890

Cited 47 times | Published

J. Calamari & J. Perillo, The Law of Contracts § 14-33, at 645 (3d ed. 1987); Comment, Liquidated Damages:

City of Ocala v. Green

988 So. 2d 114, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 11432, 2008 WL 2851717

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 2008 | Docket: 1385135

Published

accordance with the schedule of fines listed in section 14-33. Section 767.13(1), Florida Statutes, the statute