Florida Statute 553.502 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 553
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

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F.S. 553.502

553.502 Intent.—The purpose and intent of this part is to incorporate into the law of this state the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ss. 12101 et seq., and to obtain and maintain United States Department of Justice certification of the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction as equivalent to federal standards for accessibility of buildings, structures, and facilities. All state laws, rules, standards, and codes governing facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design shall be maintained to assure certification of the state’s construction standards and codes. This part is not intended to expand or diminish the defenses available to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the standards, including, but not limited to, the readily achievable standard, and the standards applicable to alterations to private buildings or facilities as defined by the standards.

History.—s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 1, ch. 97-76; s. 21, ch. 2011-222.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 553.502

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 553.502.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 553.502

Total Results: 2

Ago

Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 2004-07-02

Snippet: codes). 2 Section 553.501, Fla. Stat. 3 Section 553.502, Fla. Stat. 4 Section 553.503, Fla. Stat. 5 See

Meyers v. City of Jacksonville

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2000-04-17

Citation: 754 So. 2d 198, 2000 WL 380220

Snippet: the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. § 553.502, Fla. Stat. Subject to certain exceptions inapplicable