§ 104.186, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 104. ELECTION CODE: VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES
Initiative petitions; violations.
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A person who compensates a petition circulator as defined in s. 97.021 based on the number of petition forms gathered, as prohibited by s. 100.371(5), commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. This section does not prohibit employment relationships that do not base payment on the number of signatures collected.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 4, ch. 2019-64; s. 28, ch. 2022-73; s. 13, ch. 2025-21.
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- § 97.021, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 97.021
- § 100.371, Fla. Stat.Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.Printed as s. 100.371(5)
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
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