Florida Statute 537.016 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

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F.S. 537.016

537.016 Subpoenas; enforcement actions; rules.—

(1) The office may issue and serve subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, books, records, and other evidence before the office in any matter pertaining to this act. The office may administer oaths and affirmations to any person whose testimony is required. If any person refuses to testify; produce books, records, and documents; or otherwise refuses to obey a subpoena issued under this section, the office may enforce the subpoena in the same manner as subpoenas issued under the Administrative Procedure Act are enforced. Witnesses are entitled to the same fees and mileage as they are entitled to by law for attending as witnesses in the circuit court, unless such examination or investigation is held at the place of business or residence of the witness.

(2) In addition to any other powers conferred upon the office to enforce or administer this act, the office may:

(a) Bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce or administer this act, any rule or order adopted under this act, or any written agreement entered into with the office. In such action, the office may seek any relief at law or equity, including a temporary or permanent injunction, appointment of a receiver or administrator, or an order of restitution.

(b) Issue and serve upon a person an order requiring such person to cease and desist and take corrective action whenever the office finds that such person is violating, has violated, or is about to violate any provision of this act, any rule or order adopted under this act, or any written agreement entered into with the office.

(c) Whenever the office finds that conduct described in paragraph (b) presents an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare requiring an immediate final order, the office may issue an emergency cease and desist order reciting with particularity the facts underlying such findings. The emergency cease and desist order is effective immediately upon service of a copy of the order on the respondent named in the order and shall remain effective for 90 days. If the office begins nonemergency proceedings under paragraph (b), the emergency cease and desist order remains effective until the conclusion of the proceedings under ss. 120.569 and 120.57.

(3) The commission may adopt rules to administer this act.

History.—s. 15, ch. 2000-138; s. 648, ch. 2003-261.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 537.016

Level: Degree
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Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 537.016.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 537.016

Total Results: 14

Silvio Membreno v. City of Hialeah

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-03-09

Citation: 188 So. 3d 13, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 3564, 2016 WL 889178

Snippet: in Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256 (1896) and the

Wixtrom v. Department of Children & Families

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-01-09

Citation: 864 So. 2d 534, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 161

Snippet: (1954) overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256 (1896), Roe’s unrestricted

In Re Guardianship of JDS

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-01-09

Citation: 864 So. 2d 534, 2004 WL 42619

Snippet: (1954) overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256 (1896), Roe's unrestricted

Perez v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1993-06-24

Citation: 620 So. 2d 1256, 1993 WL 219861

Snippet: reasons for overruling Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256 (1896), by the Court's

Sentinel Star Co. v. Edwards

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1980-07-09

Citation: 387 So. 2d 367, 6 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1603

Snippet: 393, 15 L.Ed. 691; Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256; Brown v. Board of Education

Peninsular Fire Insurance Co. v. Fowler

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1964-07-01

Citation: 166 So. 2d 206

Snippet: stated: "Under the Act of May 2, 1929, P.L. 1278, § 537, 16 P.S. § 537, title to the property remained in plaintiffs

State Ex Rel. Hawkins v. Board of Control

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1957-03-08

Citation: 93 So. 2d 354

Snippet: of the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256, rendered in 1896, decisions

Surf Club v. Motland

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1957-01-04

Citation: 93 So. 2d 384

Snippet: Love a La Mode to Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256, similarly do little to

State Ex Rel. Hawkins v. Board of Control

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1955-10-19

Citation: 83 So. 2d 20

Snippet: States in 1896, in Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 1144, 41 L.Ed. 256, and subsequent

Board of Public Instruction v. State

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1954-11-16

Citation: 75 So. 2d 832

Snippet: it was approved in Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256, which was a transportation

State Ex Rel. Hawkins v. Board of Control

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1952-08-01

Citation: 60 So. 2d 162, 1952 Fla. LEXIS 1236

Snippet: decisions beginning with Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 41 L.Ed. 256, and continuing to the

State Ex Rel. Hawkins v. Board of Control of Florida

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1950-08-01

Citation: 47 So. 2d 608, 1950 Fla. LEXIS 1052

Snippet: 528. As stated in Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 16 S.Ct. 1138, 1140, 41 L.Ed. 256, with respect to

Patterson v. Taylor

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1906-01-15

Citation: 51 Fla. 275

Snippet: on street cars. Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U. S. 537, 16 Sup. Ct. Rep. 1138; Councill v. Western & Atlantic

Crooms v. Schad

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1906-01-15

Citation: 51 Fla. 168

Snippet: South. Rep. 221; Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U. S. 537, 16 Sup. Ct. Rep. 1138; Anderson v. Louisville & N