Florida Statute 447.02 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXI
LABOR

Chapter 447
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS

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F.S. 447.02

447.02 Definitions.—The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

(1) The term “labor organization” means any organization of employees or local or subdivision thereof, having within its membership residents of the state, whether incorporated or not, organized for the purpose of dealing with employers concerning hours of employment, rate of pay, working conditions, or grievances of any kind relating to employment and recognized as a unit of bargaining by one or more employers doing business in this state, except that an “employee organization,” as defined in s. 447.203(11), shall be included in this definition at such time as it seeks to register pursuant to s. 447.305.

(2) The term “business agent” means any person, without regard to title, who shall, for a pecuniary or financial consideration, act or attempt to act for any labor organization in:

(a) The issuance of membership or authorization cards, work permits, or any other evidence of rights granted or claimed in, or by, a labor organization; or

(b) Soliciting or receiving from any employer any right or privilege for employees.

History.—s. 2, ch. 21968, 1943; s. 1, ch. 65-396; s. 1, ch. 77-184; s. 35, ch. 79-7; s. 1, ch. 79-89; s. 188, ch. 79-400; s. 29, ch. 83-174; s. 19, ch. 95-345; s. 127, ch. 2000-165; s. 59, ch. 2002-194; s. 4, ch. 2020-160.

Note.—Former s. 481.02.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 447.02

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 447.02.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 447.02

Total Results: 18

FLORIDA PACE FUNDING AGENCY v. PINELLAS COUNTY

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2024-03-27

Snippet: County (§§ 42-440, 42-447). 2  Even as to nonresidential

Swan v. Trost

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2012-11-09

Citation: 100 So. 3d 1205, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 19550

Snippet: shareholder. Guardianship Reports Section 744.447(2), Florida Statutes (2011),5 entitled Matthias Trost

TG v. Department of Children and Families

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-04-22

Citation: 8 So. 3d 1198, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 3448, 2009 WL 1066066

Snippet: (Mo.Ct.App. 1999) (citing Mo. ANN. STAT. § 211.447.2(1)(b) (1997)). In J.W., the court affirmed a termination

In Re Amend. to Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-07-10

Citation: 986 So. 2d 576, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 542, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 1242, 2008 WL 2686339

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to section 744.447(2), Florida Statutes. *594 1988 Revision: Editorial

In Re Amendments to the Fl. Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-07-12

Citation: 964 So. 2d 140, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 505, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 1234, 2007 WL 2002458

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to section 744.447(2), Florida Statutes. 1988 Revision: Editorial changes;

In re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2007-02-01

Citation: 948 So. 2d 735, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 79, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 132, 2007 WL 268753

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to section 744.447(2), Florida Statutes. 1988 Revision: Editorial changes;

Hayes v. Guardianship of Thompson

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-11-09

Citation: 952 So. 2d 498, 2006 WL 3228916

Snippet: Specifically, the Fifth District cited section 744.447(2), which requires that notice of a petition to perform

Board of County Commissioners v. Citrus, Cannery Food Processing & Allied Workers, Drivers, Warehousemen & Helpers, Local Union 173

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1998-11-20

Citation: 738 So. 2d 953, 163 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2252, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 14808, 1998 WL 933218

Snippet: the bargaining agreement under Part II of Chapter 447,2 then such a position by the public employer would

Sun Bank and Trust Co. v. Jones

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1994-09-30

Citation: 645 So. 2d 1008, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 9379, 1994 WL 531274

Snippet: (conflict of interest). Fla.Prob.R. 5.630(b); § 744.447(2), Fla. Stat. (1991). None was given in this case

In re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1992-09-24

Citation: 607 So. 2d 1306, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 636, 1992 Fla. LEXIS 1622, 1992 WL 249483

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to section 744.447(2), Florida Statutes. 1988 Revision: Editorial changes;

In Re Amendments to the Florida Probate Rules

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1991-08-22

Citation: 584 So. 2d 964, 16 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 557, 1991 Fla. LEXIS 1335, 1991 WL 169366

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to section 744.447(2), Florida Statutes. 1988 Revision: Editorial changes;

Florida Bar

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1988-09-29

Citation: 537 So. 2d 500, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 601, 1988 Fla. LEXIS 1463, 1988 WL 143178

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to F.S. 744.447(2). 1988 Revision: Editorial changes; captions added

Florida Bar

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1988-09-29

Citation: 531 So. 2d 1261, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 601, 1988 Fla. LEXIS 1475, 1988 WL 53983

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to F.S. 744.447(2). 1988 Revision: Editorial changes; captions added

PALM HARBOR SP. FIRE CONTROL D. v. Kelly

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1987-12-03

Citation: 516 So. 2d 249, 1987 WL 2367

Snippet: the state's authority over individuals. Section 447.02(2), Florida Statutes, defines "business agent"

Florida Bar

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1980-09-04

Citation: 387 So. 2d 949, 1980 Fla. LEXIS 4351

Snippet: Revision: Implements 1979 amendment to FGL 744.447(2). RULE 5.660. PROCEEDINGS FOR REMOVAL OF GUARDIAN

Morceau v. Meader

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1965-10-26

Citation: 179 So. 2d 242

Snippet: Fearnley and Yawn, Inc., Fla.App. 1963, 151 So.2d 447. [2] Hoodless v. Jernigan, 51 Fla. 211, 41 So. 194

American Federation of Musicians, Local 806 v. City of West Palm Beach

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1965-09-13

Citation: 179 So. 2d 134, 60 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2209, 1965 Fla. App. LEXIS 3735

Snippet: enterprise. A “labor organization” is defined in section 447.02(1) within the meaning of the chapter as “any organization

Hyer's Executors v. Caro's

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1879-06-15

Citation: 17 Fla. 332

Snippet: 121; 7 Com. B., 229; Mac. on Shipping, 92; 1 Rose, 447; 2 Ves. & B., 216; 1 Vern., 297; 8 Gill, 92.) Therefore