(1) The term “active military service” as used in this chapter shall signify active duty in the Florida defense force or federal service in training or on active duty with any branch of the Armed Forces or Reservists of the Armed Forces, the Florida National Guard, the Coast Guard of the United States, and service of all officers of the United States Public Health Service detailed by proper authority for duty with the Armed Forces, and shall include the period during which a person in military service is absent from duty on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause.
(2) The term “period of active military service” as used in this chapter shall begin with the date of entering upon active military service, and shall terminate with death or a date 30 days immediately next succeeding the date of release or discharge from active military service, or upon return from active military service, whichever shall occur first.
(3) The term “servicemember” as used in this chapter shall have the same meaning as provided in s. 250.01.
History.—s. 2, ch. 20718, 1941; s. 7, ch. 2003-72.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title X - Public Officers, Employees, and Records
Chapter 115 - Leaves of Absence to Officials and Employees
115.01 - Leave of Absence for Military Service.
115.02 - Governor to Grant Application; Proviso.
115.03 - Appointment of Deputy; Bond.
115.04 - Applicability of Ss. 115.01-115.06 to Certain Officers.
115.06 - Reassumption of Duties.
115.07 - Officers and Employees’ Leaves of Absence for Reserve or Guard Training.
115.09 - Leave to Public Officials for Military Service.
115.11 - Leave Not to Extend Beyond Term of Office; Temporarily Unoccupied Position.