Florida Hemp and CBD Law
Hemp vs. Marijuana: What’s the Difference? Although hemp and marijuana are both cultivated from the cannabis plant, hemp is high in CBD (cannabidiol) which typically comes in the form of an oil and doesn’t contain much, if any, THC – the substance in marijuana that gives users a high. The biggest distinction is that hemp […]
Florida Marijuana Law
Is Marijuana Legal in Florida? Medical marijuana is legal in Florida. Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution and Section 381.986, Florida Statutes, permit and regulate the use of medical marijuana. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under both Florida and federal law. Federal law still prohibits the use of marijuana, even when used […]
Legal Age of Consent in Florida
Florida has strict laws regarding the age of consent, which is the age at which a person is considered legally competent to consent to sexual acts. If you are charged with breaking consent laws, you may be placed on the sexual offender registry, which has lifelong implications. In Florida, the legal age of consent is […]
Florida Divorce Law
In Florida, divorce is formally known as “dissolution of marriage.” Florida is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the court does not need to find either party at fault in order to dissolve a marriage. It is sufficient for the couple to simply plead that the marriage is irretrievably broken, without the need for one spouse […]
Common-law Marriage in Florida
While it is common for couples to live together without being officially married, doing so was actually illegal in Florida until 2016. That is the year when the Florida Legislature repealed a long-standing – but rarely enforced – law that made it illegal for unwed couples to live together. Common-law marriage is when a couple lives […]
Florida Lemon Law
The Lemon Law covers defects or conditions that substantially impair a new vehicle’s use, value, or safety. A car is considered a “lemon” if it is purchased new from a dealer and it needs extensive repairs. Extensive repairs are defined as requiring your new car to have been in the shop more than three times […]
Florida Helmet Laws
Riding a motorcycle or bicycle can be enjoyable, but it also carries numerous risks – such as falling, engine troubles, and accidents with other vehicles. Before getting on the road, it’s essential to know Florida’s legal requirements for wearing a helmet. Helmet use is estimated to reduce the risk of motorcycle-related deaths by 37% and […]
Florida Window Tint Laws
While tinting your vehicle’s windows can help protect you from UV rays and provide a sense of privacy, too much tinting is dangerous and illegal. If you purchased a new car or are considering getting your windows tinted, make sure you know Florida’s laws on window tint. Guidelines for Window Tint Guidelines for window tint […]
Florida Seat Belt and Car Seat Laws
Seat Belt Laws The best safety feature of each car is its seat belts, but they only work if you actually use them. Importantly, this includes wearing a seat belt the correct way. Seat belts should be worn with the lap belt around your hips and the shoulder belt across your chest. A seat belt […]
Florida Texting and Driving Laws
In Florida, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while using your hands to type, text, or email on a wireless communications device or while sending or reading data on such a device. Wireless communications devices include (but aren’t limited to) devices such as a cell phone, tablet, laptop, two-way messaging device, or electronic […]
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