The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XI
COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Chapter 159
BOND FINANCING

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F.S. 159.12

159.12 Remedies of bondholders and trustee.—Any holder of revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this part or any of the coupons attached thereto, and the trustee under the trust agreement, if any, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by ordinance or resolution passed before the issuance of the bonds or by the trust agreement, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceeding, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the state or granted hereunder or under such ordinance or resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this part, or by such ordinance or resolution or trust agreement, to be performed by the unit or its governing body or by any officer thereof, including the fixing, charging and collecting of rates, fees, rentals, tolls and other charges for the use of the project or for the services and facilities furnished thereby.

History.—s. 12, ch. 28045, 1953.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 159.12

Level: Degree
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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 273 F. Supp. 3d 1212 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2017)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1980), became a term of the bond contract arid that failure to provide this notice constituted . . .

INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE CO. v. UNITED STATES,, 227 F. Supp. 3d 1353 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2017)

. . . . § 159.12(a). . . . No. 9; 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(a). . . . No. 9; 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(a). . . . See 19 U.S.C. § 1504(b); 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(e); Chemsol, 755 F.3d at 1349. . . . Under 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(a)(i), ‘‘[t]he port director may extend the 1-year statutory period for liquidation . . .

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 811 F.3d 1371 (Fed. Cir. 2016)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1), (d). . . . . § 159.12(a), (d), (e). . . . See 19 U.S.C. § 1504(b); 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(f). . . . See 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(f). . . .

UNITED STATES v. AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY,, 151 F. Supp. 3d 1328 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2015)

. . . . § 159.12(2)(c) (2009) ("If the liquidation of an entry is suspended as required by statute or court . . .

LDA INCORPORADO, v. UNITED STATES,, 79 F. Supp. 3d 1331 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2015)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1)(h). . . .

CHEMSOL, LLC MC LLC, v. UNITED STATES, 755 F.3d 1345 (Fed. Cir. 2014)

. . . . § 159.12(e), (f). . . . Id.; 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(f). Four years is not “indefinite.” . . .

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 992 F. Supp. 2d 1346 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2014)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1), (d), (e). . . . . § 159.12(b) (“If the port director extends the time for liquidation, ... he promptly will notify the . . . quantity, and amount of duty asserted by the importer of record.” 19 U.S.C. § 1504(b); accord 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . total time for which extensions may be granted by the port director may not exceed 3 years. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . filing the entry summary for consumption in proper form, with estimated duties attached. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

CHEMSOL, LLC, v. UNITED STATES, MC LLC, v., 901 F. Supp. 2d 1362 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2013)

. . . . § 159.12(f). . . .

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 688 F.3d 1319 (Fed. Cir. 2012)

. . . . § 159.12(a). . . . Notwithstanding any deficiencies in [CBP’s] attempt to extend the entries, pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

UNITED STATES, v. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. OF NY, Co., 791 F. Supp. 2d 1337 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2011)

. . . . § 159.12(c). . . . See 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(c). . . .

FAG v., 34 Ct. Int'l Trade 1495 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2010)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(2); see also 19 U.S.C. § 1673b(d)(2). . . .

FAG HOLDING CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES, 744 F. Supp. 2d 1353 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2010)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(2); see also 19 U.S.C. § 1673b(d)(2). . . .

In JENKINS,, 422 B.R. 175 (Bankr. E.D. Ark. 2010)

. . . 13 Plan provides for the payment of the current monthly mortgage payment of $757.00 and the sum of $159.12 . . .

SHINYEI CORPORATION OF AMERICA, v. UNITED STATES,, 524 F.3d 1274 (Fed. Cir. 2008)

. . . .] §§ 159.11 and 159.12, shall be deemed liquidated as of the date of expiration of the appropriate statutory . . .

SKF USA, INC. SKF S. A. v. UNITED STATES, U. S., 512 F.3d 1326 (Fed. Cir. 2008)

. . . . § 159.12(g). . . .

SKF USA, INC. SKF S. A. v. UNITED STATES, U. S., 246 F. App'x 692 (Fed. Cir. 2007)

. . . . § 159.12(g). . . .

UNITED STATES, v. NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION,, 496 F.3d 1354 (Fed. Cir. 2007)

. . . Under Customs regulations, “[e]xcept as provided in § 159.12, an entry not liquidated within 1 year from . . . Under 19 C.F.R. § 159.12, Customs may extend liquidation for an additional period of time under specified . . . entries to the date when NSC notified Customs of the error and that none of the exceptions under section 159.12 . . .

v., 30 Ct. Int'l Trade 931 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2006)

. . . . § 159.12(c). See Compl. ¶¶ 40-43; Pl.’s Br. 16-24. . . . U.S.A., Inc., 21 CIT at 1429. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(c) addresses the notice provision for suspensions and . . . promptly shall notify the importer. . . and his agent and surety... of the suspension.” 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . his agent and surety on Customs Form 4833-A, appropriately modified, of the suspension. 19C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . In contrast, extensions do not occur until Customs takes action by giving notice per 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

AMERICAN NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 441 F. Supp. 2d 1275 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2006)

. . . . § 159.12(c). See Compl. ¶¶ 4(M3; Pl.’s Br. 16-24. . . . U.S.A., Inc., 991 F.Supp. 668, 21 CIT at 1429. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(c) addresses the notice provision for . . . promptly shall notify the importer ... and his agent and surety ... of the suspension.” 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . his agent and surety on Customs Form 4333-A, appropriately modified, of the suspension. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . In contrast, extensions do not occur until Customs takes action by giving notice per 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

SKF USA SKF S. A. v. US, 30 Ct. Int'l Trade 1263 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2006)

. . . . § 159.12(g)). . . .

SKF USA INC, SKF S. A. v. UNITED STATES, U. S., 435 F. Supp. 2d 1247 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2006)

. . . . § 159.12(g)). . . .

GUANGDONG CHEMICALS IMPORT EXPORT CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES,, 414 F. Supp. 2d 1300 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2006)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1996)). . . . regulation, nor the governing statute, provided a consequence for the failure to send proper notice under § 159.12 . . .

v., 30 Ct. Int'l Trade 85 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2006)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1996)). . . . regulation, nor the governing statute, provided a consequence for the failure to send proper notice under § 159.12 . . .

UNITED STATES, v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY,, 395 F. Supp. 2d 1190 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2005)

. . . . § 159.12. . . .

v., 29 Ct. Int'l Trade 827 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2005)

. . . . § 159.12. . . .

Co. v., 25 Ct. Int'l Trade 717 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2001)

. . . . §159.12, at all relevant times in this case, Customs was required to.provide a surety with notice of . . . whether prior to the effective date of the Mod Act, December 8, 1993,19 U.S.C. §1504 and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . Plaintiff contends, however, that even prior to December 8, 1993, 19 U.S.C. §1504 and 19 C.F.R. §159.12 . . . , appropriately modified, that the time has been extended and the reasons for doing so.” 19 C.F.R. §159.12 . . . provide the surety, Old Republic, with notices of an extension of liquidation pursuant to 19 C.F.R. §159.12 . . .

FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 155 F. Supp. 2d 779 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2001)

. . . . § 159.12, at all relevant times in this case, Customs was required to provide a surety with notice . . . Plaintiff contends, however, that even prior to December 8, 1993, 19 U.S.C. § 1504 and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . appropriately modified, that the time has been extended and the reasons for doing so.” 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . provide the surety, Old Republic, with notices of an extension of liquidation pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . liquidation (as opposed to suspensions), the inconsistency between 19 U.S.C. § 1504 and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

Co. v., 25 Ct. Int'l Trade 447 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2001)

. . . . §159.12(c); (iii) that the price payable by the United States through the Bureau of Reclamation included . . . Except as provided in §159.12, an entry not liquidated within 1 year from the date of entry of the merchandise . . . asserted by the importer at the time of filing an entry summary for consumption in proper form * * *. § 159.12 . . .

Co. v., 24 Ct. Int'l Trade 775 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2000)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1) (1985). Almost no circumstance justifies a delay in liquidation beyond four years. . . .

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 116 F. Supp. 2d 1214 (Ct. Int'l Trade 2000)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1) (1985). Almost no circumstance justifies a delay in liquidation beyond four years. . . .

BRATT ENTERPRISES, INC. v. NOBLE INTERNATIONAL, LTD., 99 F. Supp. 2d 874 (S.D. Ohio 2000)

. . . According to the §§ 1.3(a) and (b) of the Purchase Agreement, Noble agreed to pay $13,108,-159.12 (over . . .

US JVC CORP. v. UNITED STATES,, 184 F.3d 1362 (Fed. Cir. 1999)

. . . . § 159.12(c) (1991). . . .

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 157 F.3d 849 (Fed. Cir. 1998)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1) (1985). Almost no circumstance justifies a delay in liquidation beyond four years. . . .

INTERNATIONAL LIGHT METALS, A DIVISION OF MARTIN MARIETTA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. v. UNITED STATES,, 24 F. Supp. 2d 281 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1998)

. . . The provisions of this section and § 159.12 shall apply to entries of merchandise for consumption or . . .

A v., 22 Ct. Int'l Trade 837 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1998)

. . . The provisions of this section and § 159.12 shall apply to entries of merchandise for consumption or . . .

WOLFF SHOE CO. v. UNITED STATES,, 141 F.3d 1116 (Fed. Cir. 1998)

. . . . § 159.12(c). The deemed-liquidated statute, 19 U.S.C. § 1504, was enacted in 1978. . . .

LG ELECTRONICS U. S. A, INC. v. UNITED STATES,, 991 F. Supp. 668 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1997)

. . . . § 159.12(b), (c) (1997), which require action by Customs to accomplish an "extension” of liquidation . . .

LG U. S. A. v., 21 Ct. Int'l Trade 1421 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1997)

. . . . § 159.12(b), (c) (1997), which require action by Customs to accomplish an “extension" of liquidation . . .

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 979 F. Supp. 874 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1997)

. . . . § 159.12(b)-(d) (1985) (if liquidation is extended or suspended, the importer must be notified promptly . . . 131, 1996 WL 467736 (CIT Aug. 13, 1996), the Court relied on 19 U.S.C. § 1504 (1988) and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . , appropriately modified, that the time has been extended and the reasons for doing so. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

Co. v., 21 Ct. Int'l Trade 983 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1997)

. . . . § 159.12 (b)-(d) (1985) (ifliquidation is extended or suspended, the importer must be notified promptly . . . States, Slip Op. 96-131 (CIT Aug. 13,1996), the Court relied on 19 U.S.C.§ 1504 (1988) and 19 C.ER.§ 159.12 . . . , appropriately modified, that the time has been extended and the reasons for doing so. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

St. Co. v., 21 Ct. Int'l Trade 953 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1997)

. . . In holding sections 113.44(a) and 159.12(b) of Title 19, C.F.R., relating to extension of time and notice . . .

A. N. v., 20 Ct. Int'l Trade 978 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1996)

. . . . § 159.12 (1987). . . .

INTERCARGO INSURANCE COMPANY f k a Co. M. v. UNITED STATES,, 83 F.3d 391 (Fed. Cir. 1996)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1). . . . . § 159.12(b). . . . the district director shall notify the surety of an extension “on Customs Form 4333-A.” . 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, v. MEYER,, 63 F.3d 652 (7th Cir. 1995)

. . . . § 159.12(3). . . . state, the region is located in a state that has an effective siting program, as determined under § 159.12 . . . the final sentence of § 159.11(1), Wis.Stats., and the effective siting requirement found at section 159.12 . . . the final sentence of§ 159.11(1), Wis.Stats., and the effective siting requirement found at section 159.12 . . .

Co. v., 19 Ct. Int'l Trade 946 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1995)

. . . Extension of Liquidations * * * b) That defendants did not comply with the requirements of 19 CFR § 159.12 . . . Sec. 1504 (b) and Sec. 159.12 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR Sec. 159.12) clearly encompasses Plaintiffs . . . one of the causes of action as alleging “defendants did not comply with the requirements of 19 CFR § 159.12 . . .

INTERCARGO INSURANCE CO. f k a Co. M. v. UNITED STATES,, 879 F. Supp. 1338 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1995)

. . . appropriate Customs Regulation as it existed at the time of the alleged extension is set out as follows: § 159.12 . . . , appropriately modified, that the time has been extended and the reasons for doing so. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . this Court was whether the notice issued to Intereargo complied with 19 U.S.C. § 1504 and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

Co. f k a Co. M. v., 19 Ct. Int'l Trade 348 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1995)

. . . appropriate Customs Regulation as it existed at the time of the alleged extension is set out as follows: § 159.12 . . . , appropriately modified, that the time has been extended and the reasons for doing so. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . this Court was whether the notice issued to Intercargo complied with 19 U.S.C. § 1504 and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

ST. PAUL FIRE MARINE INSURANCE CO. v. UNITED STATES,, 6 F.3d 763 (Fed. Cir. 1993)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1), (b), (d) and (e) (1993). . . . Pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(b) (1992), St. . . .

ST. PAUL FIRE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY SURETY FOR CARREON, INC. v. UNITED STATES,, 799 F. Supp. 120 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1992)

. . . . § 159.12(a) & (e) (1991). . . . See Appendix for schedule of dates of entry, extensions, and liquidation. . 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(a) & ( . . .

St. Co. v., 16 Ct. Int'l Trade 663 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1992)

. . . . § 159.12(a) & (e) (1991). . . . See Appendix for schedule of dates of entry, extensions, and liquidation. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(a) & (e) . . .

Co. v., 15 Ct. Int'l Trade 541 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1991)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(l)(i). . . . notice on Custom Form 4333-A, and the notice shall state the reason for the extension. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . See 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(a). . . . record requests such extension and shows good cause therefor. 19 U.S.C. § 1504(b) (1988). 19 CFR § 159.12 . . . The 1-year liquidation period may be suspended as required by statute or court order. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

INTERNATIONAL CARGO SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY v. UNITED STATES,, 779 F. Supp. 174 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1991)

. . . . § 159.12(a)(1)(i). . . . notice on Customs Form 4333-A, and the notice shall state the reason for the extension. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . See 19 C.F.R. § 159.12(a). . . . record requests such extension and shows good cause therefor. 19 U.S.C. § 1504(b) (1988). 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . The 1-year liquidation period may be suspended as required by statute or court order. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

Co. v., 15 Ct. Int'l Trade 511 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1991)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1991). . . . importers with “courtesy notice” that shall not serve as formal notice, the language of 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

In UNITED STATES LINES, INC. AMERICAN HULL INSURANCE SYNDICATE, Co. s v. UNITED STATES LINES, INC. N. A., 79 B.R. 542 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1987)

. . . They seek alternative priorities for $999,265.55, less $56,-159.12 if a constructive trust is imposed . . . Plaintiffs' exhibit “B” shows that funds totalling $56,-159.12 have been traced from the Atlanta Account . . .

PAGODA TRADING CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES,, 804 F.2d 665 (Fed. Cir. 1986)

. . . . § 159.12 (1985). . 19 U.S.C. § 1504(a) (1982); see Old Republic, 8 C.I.T. at 3. . . . .

OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE CO. v. UNITED STATES,, 645 F. Supp. 943 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1986)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1980). I. . . . The key questions, then, are whether 19 C.F.R. §§ 113.44(a) and 159.12(b) create rights of the parties . . . On its face, section 159.12(b) creates an unconditional obligation of the government to notify sureties . . . Having determined that section 159.12(b) is a term of the bond, the court must now consider the impact . . . The court has recently considered the relationship between 19 U.S.C. § 1504(b) and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

Co. v., 10 Ct. Int'l Trade 589 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1986)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1980). . . . * * he promptly shall notify the importer or the consignee and his agent and surety * * 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . The key questions, then, are whether 19 C.F.R. §§ 113.44(a) and 159.12(b) create rights of the parties . . . Having determined that section 159.12(b) is a term of the bond, the court must now consider the impact . . . The court has recently considered the relationship between 19 U.S.C. § 1504(b) and 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . .

AMERICAN PERMAC, INC. v. UNITED STATES,, 642 F. Supp. 1187 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1986)

. . . . §§ 159.11(a) and 159.12(f); Detroit Zoological Society v. . . .

v., 10 Ct. Int'l Trade 535 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1986)

. . . . §§ 159.11(a) and 159.12(0; Detroit Zoological Society v. United States, 10 CIT 133, 630 F. . . .

DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, v. UNITED STATES,, 630 F. Supp. 1350 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1986)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1984), and the court will, therefore, analyze the alleged extensions solely in light of . . . .. he promptly shall notify the importer or the consignee and his agent and surety____” 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . Section 159.12(b) of the regulations (quoted above) would seem to require notices to the importer or . . . does not reach the question of what the Secretary actually intended to require pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . On its face section 159.12(b) does not mesh easily with the definitional regulation, 19 C.F.R. § 101. . . .

v., 10 Ct. Int'l Trade 133 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1986)

. . . . § 159.12(b) (1984), and the court will, therefore, analyze the alleged extensions solely in light of . . . 1982), and the regulations state that each individual extension is not to exceed one year. 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . * * he promptly shall notify the importer or the consignee and his agent and surety * * 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . Section 159.12(b) of the regulations (quoted above) would seem to require notices to the importer or . . . On its face section 159.12(b) does not mesh easily with the definitional regulation, 19 C.F.R. § 101. . . .

PAGODA TRADING COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES,, 617 F. Supp. 96 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1985)

. . . . § 159.12(b) and (c), which differentiate between notice of suspension and notice of extension. . . . Section 159.12(b) specifically states that “[i]f the district director extends the time for liquidation . . . The relevant regulations, published at 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 (1982) provide: § 159.12 Extension of time . . .

Co. v., 9 Ct. Int'l Trade 407 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1985)

. . . . § 159.12 (b) and (c), which differentiate between notice of suspension and notice of extension. . . . Section 159.12(b) specifically states that "[i]f the district director extends the time for liquidation . . . The relevant regulations, published at 19 C.F.R. §159.12 (1982) provide: § 159.12 Extension of time for . . .

Co. v., 8 Ct. Int'l Trade 1 (Ct. Int'l Trade 1984)

. . . . § 159.12, to notify it of the extension of liquidation. . . . to Customs’ failure to send it a notice of extension of liquidation, as required by by 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 . . . In this connection, 19 C.F.R. § 159.12 authorizes Customs to extend the one-year statutory period for . . .

SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY v. THE UNITED STATES, 197 Ct. Cl. 143 (Ct. Cl. 1972)

. . . parties have agreed that with respect to five of the items in question, designated as Items No. 4 ($159.12 . . .

UNITED STATES v. LEWIS FOOD COMPANY,, 236 F. Supp. 849 (S.D. Cal. 1964)

. . . The amounts expended therefor alleged in Count I ranged from $159.12 to $1,127.10, totaling $5,509.62 . . .

CHICAGO N. W. R. CO. v. CONNOR LUMBER LAND CO., 212 F.2d 712 (7th Cir. 1954)

. . . aforesaid payment of $6848.64, a balance remained of $5304.06, which, with a federal tax thereon of $159.12 . . . defendant became liable to the plaintiff in the amount of $5304.06, plus a federal tax thereon of $159.12 . . .