The 2018 Florida Statutes include 48 Titles, each with specific Chapters and Parts. This course covers certain provisions applicable to the electrical business trade in chapter 682 (Arbitration), chapter 713 (Florida Construction Lien Law), and chapter 553 (Building Construction Standards).

F.S. 682.011 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Arbitration organization” means an association, agency, board, commission, or other entity that is neutral and initiates, sponsors, or administers an arbitration proceeding or is involved in the appointment of an arbitrator.

(2) “Arbitrator” means an individual appointed to render an award, alone or with others, in a controversy that is subject to an agreement to arbitrate.

(3) “Court” means a court of competent jurisdiction in this state.

(4) “Knowledge” means actual knowledge.

(5) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity.

(6) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.