496.424 – Rulemaking Authority.
496.424 Rulemaking authority.—The department has the authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of ss. 496.401-496.424 or s. 496.426. History.—ss. 23, 26, ch. 91-208; ss. 17, 19, ch. 94-287; s. 4, ch. 97-250; s. 166, ch. 98-200.
496.425 – Solicitation of Funds Within Public Transportation Facilities.
496.425 Solicitation of funds within public transportation facilities.— (1) As used in this section: (a) “Authority” means this state or any agency thereof, a county or municipality, or any entity established by law for the purpose of operating a public transportation facility. (b) “Facility” means any public transportation facility, including, but not limited to, railroad stations, bus stations, ship […]
496.4255 – Public Airport Not Required to Grant Permit or Access.
496.4255 Public airport not required to grant permit or access.—Notwithstanding s. 496.425, a governmental entity or authority that owns or operates an airport, as defined in s. 332.01, may not be required to issue a permit or grant any person access to airport property for the purpose of soliciting funds. History.—s. 60, ch. 96-323.
496.426 – Registration and Solicitation Requirements.
496.426 Registration and solicitation requirements.— (1) In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, a sponsor is eligible to register and solicit contributions in this state only if the sponsor is a bona fide membership organization that consists of members: (a) Who are individuals; (b) Of whom at least 10 percent or 100 members, whichever is less, are […]
496.430 – Disqualification From Certain Tax Exemptions.
496.430 Disqualification from certain tax exemptions.— (1) In addition to the penalties provided for in s. 496.419(5), the department may issue an order to disqualify a charitable organization or sponsor from receiving any sales tax exemption certificate issued by the Department of Revenue if the department finds a violation of s. 496.419(4). (2) A charitable organization or sponsor […]
496.414 – Duties of Commercial Co-Venturers.
496.414 Duties of commercial co-venturers.— (1) Prior to the commencement of any charitable or sponsor sales promotion in this state conducted by a commercial co-venturer on behalf of a charitable organization or sponsor, the commercial co-venturer must obtain the written consent of the charitable organization or sponsor whose name will be used during the charitable or sponsor […]
496.415 – Prohibited Acts.
496.415 Prohibited acts.—It is unlawful for any person in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation or charitable or sponsor sales promotion to: (1) Operate in violation of, or fail to comply with, the requirements of ss. 496.401-496.424. (2) Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information in a document that is filed with the department, provided […]
496.416 – Violation as Deceptive or Unfair Trade Practice.
496.416 Violation as deceptive or unfair trade practice.—Any person who commits an act or practice that violates any provision of ss. 496.401-496.424 commits an unfair or deceptive act or practice or unfair method of competition in violation of chapter 501, part II, and is subject to the penalties and remedies provided for such violation. History.—ss. 15, […]
496.417 – Criminal Penalties.
496.417 Criminal penalties.—Except as otherwise provided in ss. 496.401-496.424, and in addition to any administrative or civil penalties, any person who willfully and knowingly violates ss. 496.401-496.424 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For a second or subsequent conviction, such violation constitutes a felony […]
496.418 – Recordkeeping and Accounting.
496.418 Recordkeeping and accounting.— (1) Each charitable organization, sponsor, professional fundraising consultant, and professional solicitor that collects or takes control or possession of contributions made for a charitable purpose must keep records to permit accurate reporting and auditing as required by law, must not commingle contributions with noncharitable funds as specified in s. 496.415(19), and must be […]