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The 2009 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS
Chapter 496
SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
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Chapter 496, Florida Statutes 2009

CHAPTER 496

SOLICITATION OF FUNDS

496.401  Short title.

496.402  Legislative intent.

496.403  Application.

496.404  Definitions.

496.405  Registration statements by charitable organizations and sponsors.

496.406  Exemption from registration.

496.407  Financial report.

496.409  Registration and duties of professional fundraising consultant.

496.410  Registration and duties of professional solicitors.

496.411  Disclosure requirements and duties of charitable organizations and sponsors.

496.412  Disclosure requirements and duties of professional solicitors.

496.413  Contributions solicited for or accepted on behalf of a named individual.

496.414  Duties of commercial co-venturers.

496.415  Prohibited acts.

496.416  Violation as deceptive or unfair trade practice.

496.417  Criminal penalties.

496.418  Records.

496.419  Powers of the department.

496.420  Civil remedies and enforcement.

496.421  More stringent local provisions not preempted by ss. 496.401-496.424.

496.422  Duties of the Department of State.

496.423  Public information; annual report.

496.424  Rulemaking authority.

496.425  Solicitation of funds within public transportation facilities.

496.4255  Public airport not required to grant permit or access.

496.426  Registration and solicitation requirements.