On July 1, a yearly ritual takes place in Florida: a crop of new laws passed by legislators and signed by the governor takes effect.

This year is no different. Gov. Charlie Crist and state lawmakers spent much of their time grappling with a $6 billion budget shortfall, but they still managed to pass legislation that will affect nearly every Floridian, whether it’s new taxes and fees, a tougher seat-belt law or changes to college tuition.

Click here to see a rundown from the Sun-Sentinel of new laws that take effect Wednesday.

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