§ 496.417, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 496. SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
Criminal penalties.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
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 of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. The department may also investigate and refer a charitable organization or sponsor to the Florida Elections Commission for investigation of violations pursuant to chapters 104 and 106.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
ss. 16, 26, ch. 91-208; s. 19, ch. 94-287; s. 44, ch. 2025-22.
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The Florida Statutes
- Fla. Stat. ch. 104ELECTION CODE: VIOLATIONS; PENALTIESPrinted as chapters 104
- § 496.401, Fla. Stat.Short title.Printed as ss. 496.401-496.424
- § 496.424, Fla. Stat.Rulemaking authority.Printed as ss. 496.401-496.424
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
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