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11-IIIb-The Compilation of the Election Laws of the State of Florida 2014 Revised: September 2014 The following sections of the Florida Election Code were changed from the 2013 version by legislative action during the 2014 Session. Ch. 2014‐17, Laws of Florida (SB 934, effective July 1, 2014): Section 8. Subsection (2) of section 104.0616, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 104.0616 Absentee ballots and voting; violations.— (2) Any person who provides or offers to provide, and any person who accepts, a pecuniary or other benefit in exchange for distributing, ordering, requesting, collecting, delivering, or otherwise physically possessing more than two absentee ballots per election in addition to his or her own ballot or a ballot belonging to an immediate family member, except as provided in ss. 101.6105‐101.694 101.6105 101.695, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Reviser’s note.—Amended to conform to the transfer of s. 101.695 to s. 97.065 by s. 42, ch. 65‐380, Laws of Florida, and the further transfer of s. 97.065 to s. 101.665 by s. 17, ch. 94‐224, Laws of Florida. Section 9. Subsection (15) of section 106.011, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 106.011 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (15) “Political advertisement” means a paid expression in a communications medium media prescribed in subsection (4), whether radio, television, newspaper, magazine, periodical, campaign literature, direct mail, or display or by means other than the spoken word in direct conversation, which expressly advocates the election or defeat of a candidate or the approval or rejection of an issue. However, political advertisement does not include: (a) A statement by an organization, in existence before the time during which a candidate qualifies or an issue is placed on the ballot for that election, in support of or opposition to a candidate or issue, in that organization’s newsletter, which newsletter is distributed only to the members of that organization. (b) Editorial endorsements by a newspaper, a radio or television station, or any other recognized news medium. Reviser’s note.—Amended to confirm the editorial substitution of the word “medium” for the word “media” to conform to context. Section 10. Paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section 106.0703, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 106.0703 Electioneering communications organizations; reporting requirements; certification and filing; penalties.— (2)(a) Except as provided in s. 106.0705, the reports required of an electioneering communications organization shall be filed with the filing officer not later than 5 p.m. of the day designated. However, any report postmarked by the United States Postal Service no later than midnight of the day designated is deemed to have been filed in a timely manner. Any report received by the filing officer within 5 days after the designated due date that was delivered by the United States Postal Service is be deemed timely filed unless it has a postmark that indicates that the report was mailed after the designated due date. A certificate of mailing obtained from and dated by the United States Postal Service at the time of mailing, or a receipt from an established courier company, which bears a date on or before the date on which the report is due, suffices as proof of mailing in a timely manner. Reports other than daily reports must contain information on all previously unreported contributions received and expenditures made as of the preceding Friday, except that the report filed on the Friday immediately preceding the election must contain information on all previously unreported contributions received and expenditures made as of the day preceding the designated due date; daily reports must contain information on all previously unreported contributions received as of the preceding day. All such reports are open to public inspection. Reviser’s note.—Amended to confirm the editorial deletion of the word “be.” Ch. 2014‐22, Laws of Florida (CS/CS/CS SB 1632, Effective July 1, 2014): Section 56. Paragraph (c) of subsection (4) of section 100.011, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 100.011 Opening and closing of polls, all elections; expenses.— (4) (c) The provisions of any special law to the contrary notwithstanding, all independent and dependent special district elections, with the exception of community development district elections, shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of ss. 189.04 and 189.041 189.405 and 189.4051. Section 57. Paragraph (f) of subsection (1) of section 101.657, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 101.657 Early voting.— (1) (f) Notwithstanding the requirements of s. 189.04 189.405, special districts may provide early voting in any district election not held in conjunction with county or state elections. If a special district provides early voting, it may designate as many sites as necessary and shall conduct its activities in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a)‐(c). The supervisor is not required to conduct early voting if it is provided pursuant to this subsection. TITLEIX ELECTORSANDELECTIONS CHAPTER97 QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORS PARTIGENERALPROVISIONS(ss.97.011-97.028) PARTIIFLORIDAVOTERREGISTRATIONACT(ss.97.032-97.105) PARTI GENERALPROVISIONS 97.011Shorttitle. 97.0115Preemption. 97.012SecretaryofStateaschiefelectionofficer. 97.021Definitions. 97.023Proceduresoncomplaintsofviolations. 97.025ElectionCode;copiesthereof. 97.026Formstobeavailableinalternativeformats andviatheInternet. 97.028Proceduresoncomplaintsofviolationsof TitleIIIoftheHelpAmericaVoteActof 2002. 97.011Shorttitle.—Chapters97-106inclusive shallbeknownandmaybecitedas“TheFlorida ElectionCode.” History.—s.1,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.65-60;s.1,ch.77-175. 97.0115Preemption.—Allmatterssetforthin chapters97-105arepreemptedtothestate,except asotherwisespecificallyauthorizedbystateorfederal law.Theconductofmunicipalelectionsshallbe governedbys.100.3605. History.—s.1,ch.2010-167. 97.012SecretaryofStateaschiefelectionoffi- cer.—TheSecretaryofStateisthechiefelectionofficer ofthestate,anditishisorherresponsibilityto: (1)Obtainandmaintainuniformityintheinterpreta- tionandimplementationoftheelectionlaws.Inorderto obtainandmaintainuniformityintheinterpretationand implementationoftheelectionlaws,theDepartmentof Statemay,pursuanttoss.120.536(1)and120.54, adoptbyruleuniformstandardsfortheproperand equitableinterpretationandimplementationofthe requirementsofchapters97-102andchapter105of theElectionCode. (2)Provideuniformstandardsfortheproperand equitableimplementationoftheregistrationlawsby administrativeruleoftheDepartmentofStateadopted pursuanttoss.120.536(1)and120.54. (3)Activelyseekoutandcollectthedataand statisticsnecessarytoknowledgeablyscrutinizethe effectivenessofelectionlaws. (4)Providetechnicalassistancetothesupervisors ofelectionsonvotereducationandelectionpersonnel trainingservices. (5)Providetechnicalassistancetothesupervisors ofelectionsonvotingsystems. (6)Providevotereducationassistancetothepublic. (7)Coordinatethestate’sresponsibilitiesunderthe NationalVoterRegistrationActof1993. (8)Providetrainingtoallaffectedstateagencieson thenecessaryproceduresforproperimplementationof thischapter. (9)Ensurethatallregistrationapplicationsand formsprescribedorapprovedbythedepartmentare incompliancewiththeVotingRightsActof1965andthe NationalVoterRegistrationActof1993. (10)CoordinatewiththeUnitedStatesDepartmentof Defensesothatarmedforcesrecruitmentoffices administervoterregistrationinamannerconsistent withtheproceduressetforthinthiscodeforvoter registrationagencies. (11)Createandadministerastatewidevoterregis- trationsystemasrequiredbytheHelpAmericaVoteAct of2002.Thesecretarymaydelegatevoterregistration dutiesandrecordsmaintenanceactivitiestovoter registrationofficials.Anyresponsibilitiesdelegatedby thesecretaryshallbeperformedinaccordancewith stateandfederallaw. (12)Maintainavoterfraudhotlineandprovide electionfraudeducationtothepublic. (13)Designateanofficewithinthedepartmenttobe responsibleforprovidinginformationregardingvoter registrationproceduresandabsenteeballotprocedures toabsentuniformedservicesvotersandoverseas voters. (14)Bringandmaintainsuchactionsatlaworin equitybymandamusorinjunctiontoenforcethe performanceofanydutiesofacountysupervisorof electionsoranyofficialperformingdutieswithrespectto chapters97-102andchapter105ortoenforcecom- pliancewitharuleoftheDepartmentofStateadoptedto interpretorimplementanyofthosechapters. (a)VenueforsuchactionsshallbeintheCircuit CourtofLeonCounty. (b)Whenthesecretaryfilesanactionunderthis sectionandnotmorethan60daysremainbeforean electionasdefinedins.97.021,orduringthetime periodaftertheelectionandbeforecertificationofthe electionpursuanttos.102.112ors.102.121,thecourt, includinganappellatecourt,shallsetanimmediate hearing,givingthecasepriorityoverotherpending cases. 1 (c)Priortofilinganactiontoenforceperformanceof thedutiesofthesupervisorofelectionsoranyofficial describedinthissubsection,thesecretaryorhisorher designeefirstmustconfer,ormustmakeagoodfaith attempttoconfer,withthesupervisorofelectionsorthe officialtoensurecompliancewithchapters97-102and chapter105ortherulesoftheDepartmentofState adoptedunderanyofthosechapters. (15)Conductpreliminaryinvestigationsintoany irregularitiesorfraudinvolvingvoterregistration,voting, candidatepetition,orissuepetitionactivitiesandreport hisorherfindingstothestatewideprosecutororthe stateattorneyforthejudicialcircuitinwhichthealleged violationoccurredforprosecution,ifwarranted.The DepartmentofStatemayprescribebyrulerequire- mentsforfilinganelections-fraudcomplaintandfor investigatinganysuchcomplaint. (16)Providewrittendirectionandopinionstothe supervisorsofelectionsontheperformanceoftheir officialdutieswithrespecttotheFloridaElectionCode orrulesadoptedbytheDepartmentofState. History.—s.1,ch.75-98;s.21,ch.84-302;s.2,ch.89-348;s.1,ch.90-315;s. 2,ch.94-224;s.1381,ch.95-147;s.34,ch.97-13;s.1,ch.98-129;s.1,ch. 2003-415;s.1,ch.2005-277;s.1,ch.2005-278;s.1,ch.2008-95;s.1,ch.2011-40. 97.021Definitions.—Forthepurposesofthis code,exceptwherethecontextclearlyindicatesother- wise,theterm: (1)“Absentelector”meansanyregisteredand qualifiedvoterwhocastsanabsenteeballot. (2)“Absentuniformedservicesvoter”means: (a)Amemberofauniformedserviceonactiveduty who,byreasonofsuchactiveduty,isabsentfromthe placeofresidencewherethememberisotherwise qualifiedtovote; (b)Amemberofthemerchantmarinewho,by reasonofserviceinthemerchantmarine,isabsentfrom theplaceofresidencewherethememberisotherwise qualifiedtovote;or (c)Aspouseordependentofamemberreferredto inparagraph(a)orparagraph(b)who,byreasonofthe activedutyorserviceofthemember,isabsentfromthe placeofresidencewherethespouseordependentis otherwisequalifiedtovote. (3)“Alternativeformats”hasthemeaningascribed intheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990,Pub.L. No.101-336,42U.S.C.ss.12101etseq.,including specificallythetechnicalassistancemanualspromul- gatedthereunder,asamended. (4)“Ballot”or“officialballot”whenusedinreference to: (a)“Marksenseballots”meansthatprintedsheetof paper,usedinconjunctionwithanelectronicor electromechanicalvotetabulationvotingsystem,con- tainingthenamesofcandidates,orastatementof proposedconstitutionalamendmentsorotherquestions orpropositionssubmittedtotheelectorateatany election,onwhichsheetofpaperanelectorcastshis orhervote. (b)“Electronicorelectromechanicaldevices” meansaballotthatisvotedbytheprocessofelectro- nicallydesignating,includingbytouchscreen,ormark- ingwithamarkingdevicefortabulationbyautomatic tabulatingequipmentordataprocessingequipment. (5)“Candidate”meansanypersontowhomanyone ormoreofthefollowingapplies: (a)Anypersonwhoseekstoqualifyfornomination orelectionbymeansofthepetitioningprocess. (b)Anypersonwhoseekstoqualifyforelectionasa write-incandidate. (c)Anypersonwhoreceivescontributionsormakes expenditures,orgiveshisorherconsentforanyother persontoreceivecontributionsormakeexpenditures, withaviewtobringingabouthisorhernominationor electionto,orretentionin,publicoffice. (d)Anypersonwhoappointsatreasurerand designatesaprimarydepository. (e)Anypersonwhofilesqualificationpapersand subscribestoacandidate’soathasrequiredbylaw. However,thisdefinitiondoesnotincludeanycandidate forapoliticalpartyexecutivecommittee. (6)“Department”meanstheDepartmentofState. (7)“Division”meanstheDivisionofElectionsofthe DepartmentofState. (8)“Earlyvoting”meanscastingaballotpriorto electiondayatalocationdesignatedbythesupervisor ofelectionsanddepositingthevotedballotinthe tabulationsystem. (9)“Earlyvotingarea”meanstheareadesignated bythesupervisorofelectionsatanearlyvotingsiteat whichearlyvotingactivitiesoccur,including,butnot limitedto,linesofvoterswaitingtobeprocessed,the areawherevoterscheckinandareprocessed,andthe areawherevoterscasttheirballots. (10)“Earlyvotingsite”meansthoselocationsspeci- fiedins.101.657andthebuildinginwhichearlyvoting occurs. (11)“Election”meansanyprimaryelection,special primaryelection,specialelection,generalelection,or presidentialpreferenceprimaryelection. (12)“Electionboard”meanstheclerkandinspectors appointedtoconductanelection. (13)“Electioncosts”shallinclude,butnotbelimited to,expendituresforallpapersuppliessuchasenvel- opes,instructionstovoters,affidavits,reports,ballot cards,ballotbookletsforabsenteevoters,postage, noticestovoters;advertisementsforregistrationbook closings,testingofvotingequipment,sampleballots, andpollingplaces;formsusedtoqualifycandidates; pollingsiterentalandequipmentdeliveryandpickup; dataprocessingtimeandsupplies;electionrecords retention;andlaborcosts,includingthosecostsun- iquelyassociatedwithabsenteeballotpreparation,poll workers,andelectionnightcanvass. (14)“Elector”issynonymouswiththeword“voter”or “qualifiedelectororvoter,”exceptwherethewordis usedtodescribepresidentialelectors. (15)“Generalelection”meansanelectionheldonthe firstTuesdayafterthefirstMondayinNovemberinthe even-numberedyears,forthepurposeoffillingnational, state,county,anddistrictofficesandforvotingon constitutionalamendmentsnototherwiseprovidedfor bylaw. (16)“Listsofregisteredelectors”meansnamesand associatedinformationofregisteredelectorsmain- tainedbythedepartmentinthestatewidevoter Ch.97QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSF.S.2014 2 registrationsystemorgeneratedorderivedfromthe statewidevoterregistrationsystem.Listsmaybe producedinprintedorelectronicformat. (17)“MemberoftheMerchantMarine”meansan individual,otherthanamemberofauniformedservice oranindividualemployed,enrolled,ormaintainedon theGreatLakesfortheinlandwaterways,whois: (a)Employedasanofficerorcrewmemberofa vesseldocumentedunderthelawsoftheUnitedStates, avesselownedbytheUnitedStates,oravesselof foreign-flagregistryunderchartertoorcontrolofthe UnitedStates;or (b)EnrolledwiththeUnitedStatesforemployment ortrainingforemployment,ormaintainedbytheUnited Statesforemergencyreliefservice,asanofficerorcrew memberofsuchvessel. (18)“Minorpoliticalparty”isanygroupasspecifiedin s.103.095whichonJanuary1precedingaprimary electiondoesnothaveregisteredasmembers5percent ofthetotalregisteredelectorsofthestate. (19)“Newspaperofgeneralcirculation”meansa newspaperprintedinthelanguagemostcommonly spokenintheareawithinwhichitcirculatesandwhichis readilyavailableforpurchasebyallinhabitantsinthe areaofcirculation,butdoesnotincludeanewspaper intendedprimarilyformembersofaparticularprofes- sionaloroccupationalgroup,anewspapertheprimary functionofwhichistocarrylegalnotices,oranews- paperthatisgivenawayprimarilytodistributeadvertis- ing. (20)“Nominalvalue”meanshavingaretailvalueof $10orless. (21)“Nonpartisanoffice”meansanofficeforwhicha candidateisprohibitedfromcampaigningorqualifying forelectionorretentioninofficebasedonparty affiliation. (22)“Officethatservespersonswithdisabilities” meansanystateofficethattakesapplicationseither inpersonoroverthetelephonefrompersonswith disabilitiesforanyprogram,service,orbenefitprimarily relatedtotheirdisabilities. (23)“Overseasvoter”means: (a)Anabsentuniformedservicesvoterwho,by reasonofactivedutyorservice,isabsentfromthe UnitedStatesonthedateoftheelectioninvolved; (b)ApersonwhoresidesoutsidetheUnitedStates andisqualifiedtovoteinthelastplaceinwhichthe personwasdomiciledbeforeleavingtheUnitedStates; or (c)ApersonwhoresidesoutsidetheUnitedStates and,butforsuchresidence,wouldbequalifiedtovotein thelastplaceinwhichthepersonwasdomiciledbefore leavingtheUnitedStates. (24)“Overvote”meansthattheelectormarksor designatesmorenamesthantherearepersonstobe electedtoanofficeordesignatesmorethanoneanswer toaballotquestion,andthetabulatorrecordsnovotefor theofficeorquestion. (25)“Personswithdisabilities”meansindividuals whohaveaphysicalormentalimpairmentthatsub- stantiallylimitsoneormoremajorlifeactivities. (26)“Pollingplace”isthebuildingwhichcontainsthe pollingroomwhereballotsarecast. (27)“Pollingroom”meanstheactualroominwhich ballotsarecastonelectiondayandduringearlyvoting. (28)“Primaryelection”meansanelectionheldpre- cedingthegeneralelectionforthepurposeofnominat- ingapartynomineetobevotedforinthegeneral electiontofillanational,state,county,ordistrictoffice. (29)“Provisionalballot”meansaconditionalballot, thevalidityofwhichisdeterminedbythecanvassing board. (30)“Publicassistance”meansassistanceprovided throughthefoodassistanceprogramunderthefederal SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram;theMed- icaidprogram;theSpecialSupplementalFoodProgram forWomen,Infants,andChildren;andtheTemporary CashAssistanceProgram. (31)“Publicoffice”meansanyfederal,state,county, municipal,school,orotherdistrictofficeorposition whichisfilledbyvoteoftheelectors. (32)“Qualifyingeducationalinstitution”meansany publicorprivateeducationalinstitutionreceivingstate financialassistancewhichhas,asitsprimarymission, theprovisionofeducationortrainingtostudentswho areatleast18yearsofage,providedsuchinstitution hasmorethan200studentsenrolledinclasseswiththe institutionandprovidedthattherecognizedstudent governmentorganizationhasrequestedthisdesigna- tioninwritingandhasfiledtherequestwiththeofficeof thesupervisorofelectionsinthecountyinwhichthe institutionislocated. (33)“Specialelection”isaspecialelectioncalledfor thepurposeofvotingonapartynomineetofilla vacancyinthenational,state,county,ordistrictoffice. (34)“Specialprimaryelection”isaspecialnomina- tionelectiondesignatedbytheGovernor,calledforthe purposeofnominatingapartynomineetobevotedonin ageneralorspecialelection. (35)“Supervisor”meansthesupervisorofelections. (36)“Tactileinputdevice”meansadevicethat providesinformationtoavotingsystembymeansof avotertouchingthedevice,suchasakeyboard,and thatcomplieswiththerequirementsofs. 101.56062(1)(k)and(l). (37)“Third-partyregistrationorganization”means anyperson,entity,ororganizationsolicitingorcollecting voterregistrationapplications.Athird-partyvoterregis- trationorganizationdoesnotinclude: (a)Apersonwhoseeksonlytoregistertovoteor collectvoterregistrationapplicationsfromthatperson’s spouse,child,orparent;or (b)Apersonengagedinregisteringtovoteor collectingvoterregistrationapplicationsasanemployee oragentofthedivision,supervisorofelections, DepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles,or avoterregistrationagency. (38)“Undervote”meansthattheelectordoesnot properlydesignateanychoiceforanofficeorballot question,andthetabulatorrecordsnovotefortheoffice orquestion. (39)“Uniformedservices”meanstheArmy,Navy,Air Force,MarineCorps,andCoastGuard,thecommis- sionedcorpsofthePublicHealthService,andthe commissionedcorpsoftheNationalOceanicand AtmosphericAdministration. F.S.2014QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSCh.97 3 (40)“Voterinterfacedevice”meansanydevicethat communicatesvotinginstructionsandballotinformation toavoterandallowsthevotertoselectandvotefor candidatesandissues. (41)“Voterregistrationagency”meansanyoffice thatprovidespublicassistance,anyofficethatserves personswithdisabilities,anycenterforindependent living,oranypubliclibrary. (42)“Voterregistrationofficial”meansanysupervisor ofelectionsorindividualauthorizedbytheSecretaryof Statetoacceptvoterregistrationapplicationsand executeupdatestothestatewidevoterregistration system. (43)“Votingbooth”or“booth”meansthatboothor enclosurewhereinanelectorcastshisorherballotfor tabulationbyanelectronicorelectromechanicaldevice. (44)“Votingsystem”meansamethodofcastingand processingvotesthatfunctionswhollyorpartlybyuseof electromechanicalorelectronicapparatusorbyuseof marksenseballotsandincludes,butisnotlimitedto,the proceduresforcastingandprocessingvotesandthe programs,operatingmanuals,supplies,printouts,and othersoftwarenecessaryforthesystem’soperation. History.—s.2,ch.6469,1913;RGS300;s.1,ch.8582,1921;CGL356;s.1,ch. 13761,1929;s.1,ch.18060,1937;s.1,ch.19663,1939;s.1,ch.26870,1951;s.1, ch.28156,1953;s.1,ch.61-370;s.2,ch.65-60;s.1,ch.67-32;s.2,ch.67-142;s. 2,ch.67-386;s.1,ch.69-137;s.1,ch.69-280;s.1,ch.69-377;s.1,ch.70-269;s. 1,ch.70-439;s.1,ch.71-206;s.1,ch.73-157;s.31,ch.73-333;s.23,ch.77-104; s.1,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.79-157;s.24,ch.79-400;s.1,ch.81-105;s.15,ch. 82-143;s.22,ch.84-302;s.1,ch.87-184;ss.5,12,ch.87-363;s.1,ch.89-338;s. 3,ch.89-348;s.2,ch.90-315;s.3,ch.94-224;s.1382,ch.95-147;s.1,ch.96-57; s.54,ch.96-175;s.1,ch.96-327;s.35,ch.97-13;s.3,ch.98-129;ss.2,34,ch. 2001-40;s.4,ch.2002-281;s.2,ch.2003-415;s.9,ch.2004-252;s.2,ch. 2005-277;s.2,ch.2005-278;s.2,ch.2005-286;s.1,ch.2007-30;s.2,ch. 2010-167;s.1,ch.2010-209;s.2,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.102.02. 97.023Proceduresoncomplaintsofviolations. (1)(a)Anypersonwhoisaggrievedbyaviolationof eithertheNationalVoterRegistrationActof1993ora voterregistrationorremovalprocedureunderthe FloridaElectionCodemayfileawrittencomplaint withthedepartment,whichshallserveasnoticeto theSecretaryofState. (b)Acomplaintmuststatetheallegedviolationand thepersonorentityresponsible,whomustbethe department,avoterregistrationagency,asupervisor, theDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles, oranArmedForcesRecruitmentCenter.Ifthedepart- mentdeterminesthatacomplaintfailstoallegebotha violationandapersonorentityresponsibleforthe violation,thedepartmentshallinformthecomplainant thatheorshehasnotgivensufficientnoticeandthe stepsthatmustbetakeninordertogivepropernotice. (c)Forthepurposesofthissection,aviolationof eithertheNationalVoterRegistrationActof1993ora voterregistrationorremovalprocedureunderthe FloridaElectionCodeisthefailuretoperformanact requiredortheperformanceofanactprohibitedby eithertheNationalVoterRegistrationActof1993ora voterregistrationorremovalprocedureunderthe FloridaElectionCode. (d)Thedepartmenthasprimaryjurisdictionover complaintsfiledundertheprovisionsofthissection. (2)Whenacomplaintisfiledwiththedepartment, thepartiestothecomplaintmustbegiventheoppor- tunitytoresolvethecomplaintthroughaninformal disputeresolutionprocesstobeestablishedbythe department.Thisprocessmustprovidefor: (a)Atimelimitationof30daysontheprocess, unlesstheallegedviolationoccurredwithin120days beforethedateofanelection,inwhichcasetheremust beatimelimitationof20days; (b)Amediatorprovidedbythedepartment,who maybeadepartmentemployeeunlessthedepartment isallegedtoberesponsiblefortheviolation,inwhich casetheGovernormustappointamediatorwhoisnota departmentemployee; (c)Noticetoacomplainant; (d)Noticetoarespondentoftheallegationsfiled againsthimorherinthecomplaint; (e)Anopportunityforthepartiestosubmitwritten statements,presentoralargumenteitherinpersonorby telephone,andpresentevidence;and (f)Awrittenstatementbythemediatortothe departmentstatingtheoutcomeofthedisputeresolu- tionprocess. (3)Ifanallegedviolationoccurredwithin30days beforethedateofastateorfederalelectionandthe allegedviolationwillaffecttheregistrant’srighttovotein thatelection,thecomplainantmayimmediatelybringan actioninthecircuitcourtinthecountywherethealleged violationoccurred.Otherwise,thefollowingarecondi- tionsprecedentforacomplainanttobringanactionfor declaratoryorinjunctivereliefinthecircuitcourtinthe countywheretheallegedviolationoccurred: (a)Thecomplainantgaveproperwrittennoticeof theallegedviolationtotheSecretaryofState; (b)Thecomplainantparticipatedintheinformal disputeresolutionprocess;and (c)Anagreementisnotreachedoranalleged violationisnotcorrectedwithin90daysafterreceiptof noticeor20daysafterreceiptofnoticeifthealleged violationoccurredwithin120daysbeforethedateofan election. History.—s.4,ch.94-224;s.1383,ch.95-147. 97.025ElectionCode;copiesthereof.—A pamphletofareprintoftheElectionCode,adequately indexed,shallbepreparedbytheDepartmentofState. Thepamphletshallbemadeavailabletoeachcandi- datewhoqualifieswiththedepartment.Thepamphlet shallbemadeavailabletoeachsupervisor,priortothe firstdayofqualifying,sothateachcandidatewho qualifieswiththesupervisorandeachclerkofelections haveaccesstothepamphlet.Thecostofmakingthe pamphletsavailableshallbepaidoutoffundsappro- priatedforconductingelections. History.—s.38,ch.3879,1889;RS192;s.69,ch.4328,1895;GS253;RGS 297;CGL353;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.17,ch.65-134;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.5, ch.77-175;s.2,ch.79-365;s.5,ch.94-224;s.3,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.99.54;s.98.251. 97.026Formstobeavailableinalternativefor- matsandviatheInternet.—Itistheintentofthe Legislaturethatallformsrequiredtobeusedinchapters 97-106shallbemadeavailableuponrequest,in alternativeformats.Suchformsshallincludeabsentee ballotsasalternativeformatsforsuchballotsbecome availableandtheDivisionofElectionsisabletocertify systemsthatprovidethem.Wheneverpossible,such Ch.97QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSF.S.2014 4 forms,withtheexceptionofabsenteeballots,shallbe madeavailablebytheDepartmentofStateviathe Internet.Sectionsthatcontainsuchformsinclude,but arenotlimitedto,ss.97.051,97.052,97.053,97.057, 97.058,97.0583,97.071,97.073,97.1031,98.075, 99.021,100.361,100.371,101.045,101.171,101.20, 101.6103,101.62,101.64,101.65,101.657,105.031, 106.023,and106.087. History.—s.5,ch.2002-281;s.3,ch.2005-278;s.24,ch.2012-116. 97.028Proceduresoncomplaintsofviolations ofTitleIIIoftheHelpAmericaVoteActof2002.— (1)(a)Anypersonwhobelievesthataviolationof TitleIIIoftheHelpAmericaVoteActof2002has occurred,isoccurring,orisabouttooccurmayfilea complaintwiththedepartment. (b)Thecomplaintmustbeinwritingandmustbe signedandsworntobeforeanotarybythepersonfiling thecomplaint.Further,thecomplaintmuststatethe allegedviolationandthepersonorentityresponsiblefor theviolation.Thedepartmentshallprescribetheform forcomplaintsfiledunderthissection.Ifthedepartment determinesthatthecomplaintfailstoallegebotha violationandapersonorentityresponsibleforthe violation,orthatthecomplaintisnotproperlyexecuted, thedepartmentshallinformthecomplainantinwriting thatthecomplaintislegallyinsufficient. (c)Forpurposesofthissection,aviolationofTitleIII oftheHelpAmericaVoteActof2002isthefailureto performanactrequiredortheperformanceofanact prohibitedbyTitleIIIoftheHelpAmericaVoteActof 2002byacoveredpersonorentity. (d)Thedepartmentshallhavesolejurisdictionover complaintsfiledundertheprovisionsofthissection. (e)Thissectionprovidesthesoleavenueofredress forallegedviolationsofTitleIIIoftheHelpAmericaVote Actof2002anddoesnotgiverisetoanyothercauseof action. (f)Thedepartmentmayconsolidatecomplaints filedunderthissection. (g)Allproceedingsunderthissectionareexempt fromchapter120. (2)(a)Whenalegallysufficientcomplaintisfiledwith thedepartment,theagencyheadshalldesignatea hearingofficerwhoshall: 1.Providethesubjectofthecomplaintwithacopy ofthecomplaint.Thesubjectofthecomplaintshall, within10daysafterreceiptofthecomplaint,filewiththe departmentawritten,swornresponsetothecomplaint. 2.Uponreceiptoftheresponse,thehearingofficer shallreviewbothswornfilingstodeterminewhethera violationofTitleIIIoftheHelpAmericaVoteActof2002 hasoccurred,isoccurring,orisabouttooccur.The complaintandtheresponseshallconstitutetheofficial hearingrecordtobeconsideredbythehearingofficer. Thehearingofficershallprovidethecomplainantwitha copyoftheresponse. 3.Atthehearingofficer’sdiscretion,thecomplai- nantandtherespondentmaybeorderedbythehearing officertoprovideadditionalswornoralorwritten statementsoradditionaldocumentstoassistthe hearingofficerinmakinghisorherdetermination. Further,otherrelevantwitnessesmayalsobeordered bythehearingofficertogivesworntestimonyorto providerelevantdocumentstoassistthehearingofficer inmakinghisorherdetermination.Anysuchstatements ordocumentsreceivedbythehearingofficershallalso becomepartoftheofficialhearingrecord.Forpurposes ofthissection,thehearingofficerisauthorizedto administeroathsandtoissuesubpoenas. 4.Thehearingofficershalladviseboththecom- plainantandrespondentinwritingoftheirdetermina- tion.Ifthehearingofficerdeterminesthatnoviolation hasoccurred,isoccurring,orisabouttooccur,the departmentshalldismissthecomplaintandpublishits determination.Ifthehearingofficerdeterminesthata violationofTitleIIIoftheHelpAmericaVoteActhas occurred,isoccurring,orisabouttooccur,the departmentshallissueanddeliveranorderdirecting theappropriateremedytopersonsresponsiblefor effectingsuchremedy.Theissuanceofanorderdoes notconstituteagencyactionforwhichahearingunders. 120.569ors.120.57maybesought.Forpurposesof enforcingtheorder,thedepartmentmayinitiatea proceedinginthenameofthestateseekingissuance ofaninjunction,awritofmandamus,orotherequitable remedyagainstanypersonwhoviolatesanyprovision ofsuchorder. 5.Thedepartmentshallmakeafinaldetermination withrespecttothecomplaintwithin90daysafterthe datethatthecomplaintwasfiled,unlessthecomplai- nantconsentstoalongerperiodformakingsucha determination. (b)Ifthedepartmentfailstomeetthedeadline establishedinsubparagraph(a)5.,thecomplaintshall beforwardedtomediation.Mediationshalloccurwithin 60daysafterthedepartment’sfailuretomakea determinationwithinthetimeframeestablishedinsub- paragraph(a)5.Therecordcreatedunderthissection shallbemadeavailableforuseinthemediation. History.—s.5,ch.2003-415. PARTII FLORIDAVOTERREGISTRATIONACT 97.032Shorttitle. 97.041Qualificationstoregisterorvote. 97.051Oathuponregistering. 97.052Uniformstatewidevoterregistrationappli- cation. 97.053Acceptanceofvoterregistrationapplica- tions. 97.0535Specialrequirementsforcertainapplicants. 97.055 Registrationbooks;whenclosedforan election. 97.0555Lateregistration. 97.057 VoterregistrationbytheDepartmentof HighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles. 97.0575Third-partyvoterregistrations. 97.058Voterregistrationagencies. 97.0583Voterregistrationatqualifyingeducational institutions. 97.05831Voterregistrationapplicationsmadeavail- abletotheFishandWildlifeConserva- tionCommission. F.S.2014QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSCh.97 5 97.0585Publicrecordsexemption;informationre- gardingvotersandvoterregistration; confidentiality. 97.061Specialregistrationforelectorsrequiring assistance. 97.071Voterinformationcard. 97.073 Dispositionofvoterregistrationapplica- tions;cancellationnotice. 97.1031Noticeofchangeofresidence,changeof name,orchangeofpartyaffiliation. 97.105Permanentsingleregistrationsystemes- tablished. 97.032Shorttitle.—Thispartmaybecitedasthe “FloridaVoterRegistrationAct.” History.—s.7,ch.94-224. 97.041Qualificationstoregisterorvote.— (1)(a)Apersonmaybecomearegisteredvoteronlyif thatperson: 1.Isatleast18yearsofage; 2.IsacitizenoftheUnitedStates; 3.IsalegalresidentoftheStateofFlorida; 4.Isalegalresidentofthecountyinwhichthat personseekstoberegistered;and 5.RegisterspursuanttotheFloridaElectionCode. (b)Apersonwhoisotherwisequalifiedmaypre- registeronorafterthatperson’s16thbirthdayandmay voteinanyelectionoccurringonorafterthatperson’s 18thbirthday. (2)Thefollowingpersons,whomightbeotherwise qualified,arenotentitledtoregisterorvote: (a)Apersonwhohasbeenadjudicatedmentally incapacitatedwithrespecttovotinginthisoranyother stateandwhohasnothadhisorherrighttovote restoredpursuanttolaw. (b)Apersonwhohasbeenconvictedofanyfelony byanycourtofrecordandwhohasnothadhisorher righttovoterestoredpursuanttolaw. (3)Apersonwhoisnotregisteredmaynotvote. History.—ss.1,chs.3850,3879,1889;RS154;s.1,ch.4328,1895;GS170; RGS215;s.1,ch.8583,1921;CGL248;s.1,ch.26870,1951;s.2,ch.28156, 1953;s.1,ch.63-408;s.3,ch.65-60;s.1,ch.67-67;ss.1,4,ch.71-108;s.1,ch. 72-197;s.2,ch.73-157;s.31,ch.73-333;s.1,ch.74-5;s.1,ch.77-175;s.2,ch. 89-338;s.8,ch.94-224;s.12,ch.2007-30;s.2,ch.2008-95. Note.—Formers.98.01. 97.051Oathuponregistering.—Apersonregis- teringtovotemustsubscribetothefollowingoath:“Ido solemnlyswear(oraffirm)thatIwillprotectanddefend theConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesandtheConstitu- tionoftheStateofFlorida,thatIamqualifiedtoregister asanelectorundertheConstitutionandlawsofthe StateofFlorida,andthatallinformationprovidedinthis applicationistrue.” History.—s.7,ch.3879,1889;RS161;s.8,ch.4328,1895;GS178;RGS222; CGL257;s.4,ch.25383,1949;s.1,ch.26870,1951;s.3,ch.69-280;ss.2,4,ch. 71-108;s.1,ch.72-63;s.2,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.81-304;s.9,ch.94-224;s.3,ch. 2005-277;s.4,ch.2005-278. Note.—Formers.98.11. 97.052Uniformstatewidevoterregistrationap- plication.— (1)Thedepartmentshallprescribebyruleauniform statewidevoterregistrationapplicationforuseinthis state. (a)Theuniformstatewidevoterregistrationapplica- tionmustbeacceptedforanyoneormoreofthe followingpurposes: 1.Initialregistration. 2.Changeofaddress. 3.Changeofpartyaffiliation. 4.Changeofname. 5.Replacementofavoterinformationcard. 6.Signatureupdate. (b)Thedepartmentisresponsibleforprintingthe uniformstatewidevoterregistrationapplicationandthe voterregistrationapplicationformprescribedbythe ElectionAssistanceCommissionpursuanttofederal law.Theapplicationsandformsmustbedistributed, uponrequest,tothefollowing: 1.Individualsseekingtoregistertovoteorupdate avoterregistrationrecord. 2.Individualsorgroupsconductingvoterregistra- tionprograms.Achargeof1centperapplicationshall beassessedonrequestsfor10,000ormoreapplica- tions. 3.TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehicles. 4.Voterregistrationagencies. 5.Armedforcesrecruitmentoffices. 6.Qualifyingeducationalinstitutions. 7.Supervisors,whomustmaketheapplications andformsavailableinthefollowingmanner: a.Bydistributingtheapplicationsandformsintheir officestoanyindividualorgroup. b.Bydistributingtheapplicationsandformsat otherlocationsdesignatedbyeachsupervisor. c.Bymailingtheapplicationsandformstoappli- cantsupontherequestoftheapplicant. (c)Theuniformstatewidevoterregistrationapplica- tionmaybereproducedbyanyprivateindividualor group,providedthereproducedapplicationisinthe sameformatastheapplicationprescribedbyruleunder thissection. (2)Theuniformstatewidevoterregistrationapplica- tionmustbedesignedtoelicitthefollowinginformation fromtheapplicant: (a)Last,first,andmiddlename,includinganysuffix. (b)Dateofbirth. (c)Addressoflegalresidence. (d)Mailingaddress,ifdifferent. (e)E-mailaddressandwhethertheapplicant wishestoreceivesampleballotsbye-mail. (f)Countyoflegalresidence. (g)Raceorethnicitythatbestdescribestheappli- cant: 1.AmericanIndianorAlaskanNative. 2.AsianorPacificIslander. 3.Black,notHispanic. 4.White,notHispanic. 5.Hispanic. (h)Stateorcountryofbirth. (i)Sex. (j)Partyaffiliation. (k)Whethertheapplicantneedsassistancein voting. (l)Nameandaddresswherelastregistered. Ch.97QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSF.S.2014 6 (m)Lastfourdigitsoftheapplicant’ssocialsecurity number. (n)Floridadriverlicensenumberortheidentification numberfromaFloridaidentificationcardissuedunders. 322.051. (o)Anindication,ifapplicable,thattheapplicanthas notbeenissuedaFloridadriverlicense,aFlorida identificationcard,orasocialsecuritynumber. (p)Telephonenumber(optional). (q)Signatureofapplicantunderpenaltyforfalse swearingpursuanttos.104.011,bywhichtheperson subscribestotheoathrequiredbys.3,Art.VIofthe StateConstitutionands.97.051,andswearsoraffirms thattheinformationcontainedintheregistrationappli- cationistrue. (r)Whethertheapplicationisbeingusedforinitial registration,toupdateavoterregistrationrecord,orto requestareplacementvoterinformationcard. (s)WhethertheapplicantisacitizenoftheUnited Statesbyaskingthequestion“Areyouacitizenofthe UnitedStatesofAmerica?”andprovidingboxesforthe applicanttochecktoindicatewhethertheapplicantisor isnotacitizenoftheUnitedStates. (t)Whethertheapplicanthasbeenconvictedofa felony,and,ifconvicted,hashadhisorhercivilrights restoredbyincludingthestatement“IaffirmIamnota convictedfelon,or,ifIam,myrightsrelatingtovoting havebeenrestored.”andprovidingaboxforthe applicanttochecktoaffirmthestatement. (u)Whethertheapplicanthasbeenadjudicated mentallyincapacitatedwithrespecttovotingor,ifso adjudicated,hashadhisorherrighttovoterestoredby includingthestatement“IaffirmIhavenotbeen adjudicatedmentallyincapacitatedwithrespectto voting,or,ifIhave,mycompetencyhasbeenrestored.” andprovidingaboxfortheapplicanttochecktoaffirm thestatement. Theregistrationapplicationmustbeinplainlanguage anddesignedsothatconvictedfelonswhosecivilrights havebeenrestoredandpersonswhohavebeen adjudicatedmentallyincapacitatedandhavehadtheir votingrightsrestoredarenotrequiredtorevealtheir priorconvictionoradjudication. (3)Theuniformstatewidevoterregistrationapplica- tionmustalsocontain: (a)Theoathrequiredbys.3,Art.VIoftheState Constitutionands.97.051. (b)Astatementspecifyingeacheligibilityrequire- mentunders.97.041. (c)Thepenaltiesprovidedins.104.011forfalse swearinginconnectionwithvoterregistration. (d)Astatementthat,ifanapplicantdeclinesto registertovote,thefactthattheapplicanthasdeclined toregisterwillremainconfidentialandmaybeusedonly forvoterregistrationpurposes. (e)Astatementthatinformstheapplicantwho choosestoregistertovoteorupdateavoterregistration recordthattheofficeatwhichtheapplicantsubmitsa voterregistrationapplicationorupdatesavoterregis- trationrecordwillremainconfidentialandmaybeused onlyforvoterregistrationpurposes. (f)Astatementinforminganapplicantwhohasnot beenissuedaFloridadriverlicense,aFloridaidentifica- tioncard,orasocialsecuritynumberthatifthe applicationissubmittedbymailandtheapplicantis registeringforthefirsttimeinthisstate,theapplicantwill berequiredtoprovideidentificationpriortovotingthe firsttime. (4)Asupervisormayproduceavoterregistration applicationthathasthesupervisor’sdirectmailing addressifthedepartmenthasreviewedtheapplication anddeterminedthatitissubstantiallythesameasthe uniformstatewidevoterregistrationapplication. (5)Thevoterregistrationapplicationformpre- scribedbytheElectionAssistanceCommissionpur- suanttofederallaworthefederalpostcardapplication mustbeacceptedasanapplicationforregistrationin thisstateifthecompletedapplicationorpostcard applicationcontainstheinformationrequiredbythe constitutionandlawsofthisstate. (6)Ifavoterregistrationapplicantfailstoprovide anyoftherequiredinformationonthevoterregistration applicationform,thesupervisorshallnotifytheapplicant ofthefailurebymailwithin5businessdaysafterthe supervisorhastheinformationavailableinthevoter registrationsystem.Theapplicantshallhaveanoppor- tunitytocompletetheapplicationformtovoteinthenext electionupuntilthebookclosingforthatnextelection. History.—s.5,ch.25391,1949;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.59-231;s.8,ch. 65-134;s.1,ch.67-170;s.8,ch.69-377;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.2,ch.72-63;s.5, ch.77-175;s.23,ch.84-302;s.6,ch.89-338;s.10,ch.94-224;s.2,ch.96-327;s. 26,ch.97-13;s.4,ch.98-129;ss.1,7,ch.2002-189;s.3,ch.2003-415;s.4,ch. 2005-277;s.5,ch.2005-278;s.1,ch.2013-192. Note.—Formers.97.05;s.98.111. 97.053Acceptanceofvoterregistrationapplica- tions.— (1)Voterregistrationapplications,changesinre- gistration,andrequestsforareplacementvoterinfor- mationcardmustbeacceptedintheofficeofany supervisor,thedivision,adriverlicenseoffice,avoter registrationagency,oranarmedforcesrecruitment officewhenhanddeliveredbytheapplicantorathird partyduringthehoursthatofficeisopenorwhen mailed. (2)Avoterregistrationapplicationiscompleteand becomestheofficialvoterregistrationrecordofthat applicantwhenallinformationnecessarytoestablish theapplicant’seligibilitypursuanttos.97.041is receivedbyavoterregistrationofficialandverified pursuanttosubsection(6).Iftheapplicantfailsto completehisorhervoterregistrationapplicationpriorto thedateofbookclosingforanelection,thensuch applicantshallnotbeeligibletovoteinthatelection. (3)Theregistrationdateforavalidinitialvoter registrationapplicationthathasbeenhanddeliveredis thedatethattheapplicationisreceivedbyadriver licenseoffice,avoterregistrationagency,anarmed forcesrecruitmentoffice,thedivision,ortheofficeof anysupervisorinthestate. (4)Theregistrationdateforavalidinitialvoter registrationapplicationthathasbeenmailedtoadriver licenseoffice,avoterregistrationagency,anarmed forcesrecruitmentoffice,thedivision,ortheofficeof anysupervisorinthestateandbearsaclearpostmarkis thedateofthatpostmark.Ifaninitialvoterregistration F.S.2014QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSCh.97 7 applicationthathasbeenmaileddoesnotbeara postmarkorifthepostmarkisunclear,theregistration dateisthedatetheapplicationisreceivedbyany supervisororthedivision,unlessitisreceivedwithin5 daysaftertheclosingofthebooksforanelection, excludingSaturdays,Sundays,andlegalholidays,in whichcasetheregistrationdateisthebook-closing date. (5)(a)Avoterregistrationapplicationiscompleteifit containsthefollowinginformationnecessarytoestab- lishtheapplicant’seligibilitypursuanttos.97.041, including: 1.Theapplicant’sname. 2.Theapplicant’slegalresidenceaddress. 3.Theapplicant’sdateofbirth. 4.Amarkinthecheckboxaffirmingthatthe applicantisacitizenoftheUnitedStates. 5.a.Theapplicant’scurrentandvalidFloridadriver licensenumberortheidentificationnumberfroma Floridaidentificationcardissuedunders.322.051,or b.Iftheapplicanthasnotbeenissuedacurrent andvalidFloridadriverlicenseoraFloridaidentification card,thelastfourdigitsoftheapplicant’ssocialsecurity number. Incaseanapplicanthasnotbeenissuedacurrentand validFloridadriverlicense,Floridaidentificationcard,or socialsecuritynumber,theapplicantshallaffirmthis factinthemannerprescribedintheuniformstatewide voterregistrationapplication. 6.Amarkinthecheckboxaffirmingthatthe applicanthasnotbeenconvictedofafelonyorthat,if convicted,hashadhisorhercivilrightsrestored. 7.Amarkinthecheckboxaffirmingthatthe applicanthasnotbeenadjudicatedmentallyincapaci- tatedwithrespecttovotingorthat,ifsoadjudicated,has hadhisorherrighttovoterestored. 8.Theoriginalsignatureoradigitalsignature transmittedbytheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyand MotorVehiclesoftheapplicantswearingoraffirming underthepenaltyforfalseswearingpursuanttos. 104.011thattheinformationcontainedintheregistra- tionapplicationistrueandsubscribingtotheoath requiredbys.3,Art.VIoftheStateConstitutionands. 97.051. (b)Anapplicantwhofailstodesignatepartyaffilia- tionmustberegisteredwithoutpartyaffiliation.The supervisormustnotifythevoterbymailthatthevoter hasbeenregisteredwithoutpartyaffiliationandthatthe votermaychangepartyaffiliationasprovidedins. 97.1031. (6)Avoterregistrationapplicationmaybeaccepted asvalidonlyafterthedepartmenthasverifiedthe authenticityornonexistenceofthedriverlicense number,theFloridaidentificationcardnumber,orthe lastfourdigitsofthesocialsecuritynumberprovidedby theapplicant.Ifacompletedvoterregistrationapplica- tionhasbeenreceivedbythebook-closingdeadlinebut thedriverlicensenumber,theFloridaidentificationcard number,orthelastfourdigitsofthesocialsecurity numberprovidedbytheapplicantcannotbeverified,the applicantshallbenotifiedthatthenumbercannotbe verifiedandthattheapplicantmustprovideevidenceto thesupervisorsufficienttoverifytheauthenticityofthe applicant’sdriverlicensenumber,Floridaidentification cardnumber,orlastfourdigitsofthesocialsecurity number.Iftheapplicantprovidesthenecessaryevi- dence,thesupervisorshallplacetheapplicant’sname ontheregistrationrollsasanactivevoter.Ifthe applicanthasnotprovidedthenecessaryevidenceor thenumberhasnototherwisebeenverifiedpriortothe applicantpresentinghimselforherselftovote,the applicantshallbeprovidedaprovisionalballot.The provisionalballotshallbecountedonlyifthenumberis verifiedbytheendofthecanvassingperiodorifthe applicantpresentsevidencetothesupervisorofelec- tionssufficienttoverifytheauthenticityoftheapplicant’s driverlicensenumber,Floridaidentificationcardnum- ber,orlastfourdigitsofthesocialsecuritynumberno laterthan5p.m.oftheseconddayfollowingthe election. (7)Allvoterregistrationapplicationsreceivedbya voterregistrationofficialshallbeenteredintothe statewidevoterregistrationsystemwithin13days afterreceipt.Onceentered,theapplicationshallbe immediatelyforwardedtotheappropriatesupervisorof elections. History.—s.11,ch.94-224;s.27,ch.97-13;s.5,ch.98-129;s.4,ch.2003-415; s.5,ch.2005-277;s.6,ch.2005-278;s.13,ch.2007-30;s.3,ch.2008-95. 97.0535Specialrequirementsforcertainappli- cants.— (1)Eachapplicantwhoregistersbymailandwho hasneverpreviouslyvotedinthestateandwhothe departmenthasverifiedhasnotbeenissuedacurrent andvalidFloridadriverlicense,Floridaidentification card,orsocialsecuritynumbershallberequiredto provideacopyofacurrentandvalididentification,as providedinsubsection(3),orindicatethatheorsheis exemptfromtherequirementspriortovoting.Such identificationorindicationmaybeprovidedatthetimeof registering,oratanytimepriortovotingforthefirsttime inthestate.Ifthevoterregistrationapplicationclearly providesinformationfromwhichavoterregistration officialcandeterminethattheapplicantmeetsatleast oneoftheexemptionsinsubsection(4),thevoter registrationofficialshallmakethenotationonthe registrationrecordsofthestatewidevoterregistration systemandtheapplicantshallnotberequiredto providetheidentificationrequiredbythissection. (2)Thevoterregistrationofficialshall,uponaccept- ingthevoterregistrationapplicationsubmittedpursuant tosubsection(1),determineiftheapplicantprovidedthe requiredidentificationatthetimeofregistering.Ifthe requiredidentificationwasnotprovided,thesupervisor shallnotifytheapplicantthatheorshemustprovidethe identificationpriortovotingthefirsttimeinthestate. (3)(a)Thefollowingformsofidentificationshallbe consideredcurrentandvalidiftheycontainthename andphotographoftheapplicantandhavenotexpired: 1.UnitedStatespassport. 2.Debitorcreditcard. 3.Militaryidentification. 4.Studentidentification. 5.Retirementcenteridentification. 6.Neighborhoodassociationidentification. 7.Publicassistanceidentification. Ch.97QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSF.S.2014 8 (b)Thefollowingformsofidentificationshallbe consideredcurrentandvalidiftheycontainthename andcurrentresidenceaddressoftheapplicant: 1.Utilitybill. 2.Bankstatement. 3.Governmentcheck. 4.Paycheck. 5.Othergovernmentdocument(excludingvoter identificationcard). (4)Thefollowingpersonsareexemptfromthe identificationrequirementsofthissection: (a)Persons65yearsofageorolder. (b)Personswithatemporaryorpermanentphysical disability. (c)Membersoftheuniformedserviceonactiveduty who,byreasonofsuchactiveduty,areabsentfromthe countyonelectionday. (d)MembersoftheMerchantMarinewho,by reasonofserviceintheMerchantMarine,areabsent fromthecountyonelectionday. (e)Thespouseordependentofamemberreferred toinparagraph(c)orparagraph(d)who,byreasonof theactivedutyorserviceofthemember,isabsentfrom thecountyonelectionday. (f)PersonscurrentlyresidingoutsidetheUnited StateswhoareeligibletovoteinFlorida. History.—s.6,ch.2003-415;s.7,ch.2005-278;s.4,ch.2008-95. 97.055Registrationbooks;whenclosedforan election.— (1)(a)Theregistrationbooksmustbeclosedonthe 29thdaybeforeeachelectionandmustremainclosed untilafterthatelection.Ifanelectioniscalledandthere arefewerthan29daysbeforethatelection,the registrationbooksmustbeclosedimmediately. (b)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(c),whenthe registrationbooksareclosedforanelection,updatesto avoter’sname,address,andsignaturepursuanttoss. 98.077and101.045shallbetheonlychangespermitted forpurposesoftheupcomingelection.Newvoter registrationapplicationsmustbeacceptedbutonlyfor thepurposeofsubsequentelections. (c)Whentheregistrationbooksareclosedforan upcomingelection,anupdateorchangetoavoter’s partyaffiliationmadepursuanttos.97.1031shallbe permittedforthatupcomingelectionunlesssuch electionisforthepurposeofnominatingapolitical partynominee,inwhichcasetheupdateorchangeshall bepermittedonlyforthepurposeofsubsequent elections. (2)Incomputingthe29-dayperiodfortheclosingof theregistrationbooks,thedayoftheelectionis excludedandallotherdaysareincluded.Ifthe29th dayprecedinganelectionfallsonaSundayoralegal holiday,theregistrationbooksmustbeclosedonthe nextdaythatisnotaSundayoralegalholiday. History.—s.2,ch.25391,1949;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.5,ch.29934,s.1,ch. 29761,1955;s.3,ch.65-134;s.2,ch.67-530;s.1,ch.71-124;ss.7,8,ch.72-63;s. 4,ch.74-5;s.1,ch.77-174;s.5,ch.77-175;s.7,ch.80-292;s.5,ch.81-304;s.1, ch.83-25;s.27,ch.84-302;s.11,ch.85-80;s.6,ch.89-338;s.12,ch.94-224;s.6, ch.2005-277;s.8,ch.2005-278;s.3,ch.2005-286;s.5,ch.2008-95. Note.—Formers.97.02;s.98.051. 97.0555Lateregistration.—Anindividualorac- companyingfamilymemberwhohasbeendischarged orseparatedfromtheuniformedservicesortheUnited StatesMerchantMarine,hasreturnedfromamilitary deploymentoractivation,orhasseparatedfromem- ploymentoutsidetheterritoriallimitsoftheUnited States,afterthebook-closingdateforanelection pursuanttos.97.055andwhoisotherwisequalified mayregistertovoteinsuchelectionuntil5p.m.onthe Fridaybeforethatelectionintheofficeofthesupervisor ofelections.Suchpersonsmustproducesufficient documentationshowingevidenceofqualifyingforlate registrationpursuanttothissection. History.—s.47,ch.2001-40;s.1,ch.2002-17;s.25,ch.2012-116;s.1,ch. 2013-57. 97.057VoterregistrationbytheDepartmentof HighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles.— (1)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesshallprovidetheopportunitytoregistertovote ortoupdateavoterregistrationrecordtoeachindividual whocomestoanofficeofthatdepartmentto: (a)Applyfororrenewadriverlicense; (b)Applyfororrenewanidentificationcardpur- suanttochapter322;or (c)Changeanaddressonanexistingdriverlicense oridentificationcard. (2)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesshall: (a)Notifyeachindividual,orallyorinwriting,that: 1.Informationgatheredforthecompletionofa driverlicenseoridentificationcardapplication,renewal, orchangeofaddresscanbeautomaticallytransferred toavoterregistrationapplication; 2.Ifadditionalinformationandasignatureare provided,thevoterregistrationapplicationwillbe completedandsenttotheproperelectionauthority; 3.Informationprovidedcanalsobeusedtoupdate avoterregistrationrecord; 4.Alldeclinationswillremainconfidentialandmay beusedonlyforvoterregistrationpurposes;and 5.Theparticulardriverlicenseofficeinwhichthe personappliestoregistertovoteorupdatesavoter registrationrecordwillremainconfidentialandmaybe usedonlyforvoterregistrationpurposes. (b)Requireadriverlicenseexaminertoinquire orallyor,iftheapplicantishearingimpaired,inquirein writingwhethertheapplicantwishestoregistertovote orupdateavoterregistrationrecordduringthecomple- tionofadriverlicenseoridentificationcardapplication, renewal,orchangeofaddress. 1.Iftheapplicantchoosestoregistertovoteorto updateavoterregistrationrecord: a.AllapplicableinformationreceivedbytheDe- partmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclesinthe courseoffillingouttheformsnecessaryundersubsec- tion(1)mustbetransferredtoavoterregistration application. b.Theadditionalnecessaryinformationmustbe obtainedbythedriverlicenseexaminerandmustnot duplicateanyinformationalreadyobtainedwhilecom- pletingtheformsrequiredundersubsection(1). c.Avoterregistrationapplicationwithallofthe applicant’svoterregistrationinformationrequiredto establishtheapplicant’seligibilitypursuanttos.97.041 mustbepresentedtotheapplicanttoreviewandverify F.S.2014QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSCh.97 9 thevoterregistrationinformationreceivedandprovide anelectronicsignatureaffirmingtheaccuracyofthe informationprovided. 2.Iftheapplicantdeclinestoregistertovote, updatetheapplicant’svoterregistrationrecord,or changetheapplicant’saddressbyeitherorallydeclining orbyfailingtosignthevoterregistrationapplication,the DepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclesmust notesuchdeclinationonitsrecordsandshallforward thedeclinationtothestatewidevoterregistration system. (3)Forthepurposeofthissection,theDepartment ofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles,withthe approvaloftheDepartmentofState,shallprescribe: (a)Avoterregistrationapplicationthatisthesame incontent,format,andsizeastheuniformstatewide voterregistrationapplicationprescribedunders. 97.052;and (b)Aformthatwillinformapplicantsundersubsec- tion(1)oftheinformationcontainedinparagraph(2)(a). (4)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesmustelectronicallytransmitcompletedvoter registrationapplicationswithin24hoursafterreceiptto thestatewidevoterregistrationsystem.Completed papervoterregistrationapplicationsreceivedbythe DepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclesshall beforwardedwithin5daysafterreceipttothesuper- visorofthecountywheretheofficethatprocessedor receivedthatapplicationislocated. (5)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesmustsend,witheachdriverlicenserenewal extensionapplicationauthorizedpursuanttos. 322.18(8),auniformstatewidevoterregistrationappli- cation,thevoterregistrationapplicationprescribed underparagraph(3)(a),oravoterregistrationapplica- tiondevelopedespeciallyforthepurposesofthis subsectionbytheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyand MotorVehicles,withtheapprovaloftheDepartmentof State,whichmustmeettherequirementsofs.97.052. (6)Apersonprovidingvoterregistrationservicesfor adriverlicenseofficemaynot: (a)Seektoinfluenceanapplicant’spoliticalpre- ferenceorpartyregistration; (b)Displayanypoliticalpreferenceorpartyalle- giance; (c)Makeanystatementtoanapplicantortakeany actionthepurposeoreffectofwhichistodiscouragethe applicantfromregisteringtovote;or (d)Discloseanyapplicant’svoterregistrationin- formationexceptasneededfortheadministrationof voterregistration. (7)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesshallcollectdatadeterminednecessarybythe DepartmentofStateforprogramevaluationandreport- ingtotheElectionAssistanceCommissionpursuantto federallaw. (8)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesmustensurethatallvoterregistrationservices providedbydriverlicenseofficesareincompliancewith theVotingRightsActof1965. (9)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesshallretaincompleterecordsofvoterregistra- tioninformationreceived,processed,andsubmittedto thestatewidevoterregistrationsystembytheDepart- mentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles.These recordsshallbefortheexplicitpurposeofsupporting auditandaccountingcontrolsestablishedtoensure accurateandcompleteelectronictransmissionofre- cordsbetweenthestatewidevoterregistrationsystem andtheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehicles. (10)ThedepartmentshallprovidetheDepartmentof HighwaySafetyandMotorVehicleswithanelectronic databaseofstreetaddressesvalidforuseasthelegal residenceaddressasrequiredins.97.053(5).The DepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclesshall comparetheaddressprovidedbytheapplicantagainst thedatabaseofvalidstreetaddresses.Iftheaddress providedbytheapplicantdoesnotmatchavalidstreet addressinthedatabase,theapplicantwillbeaskedto verifytheaddressprovided.TheDepartmentofHigh- waySafetyandMotorVehiclesshallnotrejectany applicationforvoterregistrationforwhichavalidmatch cannotbemade. (11)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesshallenterintoanagreementwiththedepart- menttomatchinformationinthestatewidevoter registrationsystemwithinformationinthedatabaseof theDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles totheextentrequiredtoverifytheaccuracyofthedriver licensenumber,Floridaidentificationnumber,orlast fourdigitsofthesocialsecuritynumberprovidedon applicationsforvoterregistrationasrequiredins. 97.053. (12)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor VehiclesshallenterintoanagreementwiththeCom- missionerofSocialSecurityasrequiredbytheHelp AmericaVoteActof2002toverifythelastfourdigitsof thesocialsecuritynumberprovidedinapplicationsfor voterregistrationasrequiredins.97.053. History.—s.13,ch.94-224;s.2,ch.2002-189;s.9,ch.2005-278. 97.0575Third-partyvoterregistrations.— (1)Beforeengaginginanyvoterregistrationactiv- ities,athird-partyvoterregistrationorganizationmust registerandprovidetothedivision,inanelectronic format,thefollowinginformation: (a)Thenamesoftheofficersoftheorganization andthenameandpermanentaddressoftheorganiza- tion. (b)Thenameandaddressoftheorganization’s registeredagentinthestate. (c)Thenames,permanentaddresses,andtempor- aryaddresses,ifany,ofeachregistrationagent registeringpersonstovoteinthisstateonbehalfof theorganization. (d)Aswornstatementfromeachregistrationagent employedbyorvolunteeringfortheorganizationstating thattheagentwillobeyallstatelawsandrulesregarding theregistrationofvoters.Suchstatementmustbeona formcontainingnoticeofapplicablepenaltiesforfalse registration. (2)Thedivisionorthesupervisorofelectionsshall makevoterregistrationformsavailabletothird-party voterregistrationorganizations.Allsuchformsmust containinformationidentifyingtheorganizationtowhich Ch.97QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSF.S.2014 10 theformsareprovided.Thedivisionshallmaintaina databaseofallthird-partyvoterregistrationorganiza- tionsandthevoterregistrationformsassignedtothe third-partyvoterregistrationorganization.Eachsuper- visorofelectionsshallprovidetothedivisioninformation onvoterregistrationformsassignedtoandreceived fromthird-partyvoterregistrationorganizations.The informationmustbeprovidedinaformatandattimesas requiredbythedivisionbyrule.Thedivisionmust updateinformationonthird-partyvoterregistrations dailyandmaketheinformationpubliclyavailable. (3)(a)Athird-partyvoterregistrationorganization thatcollectsvoterregistrationapplicationsservesasa fiduciarytotheapplicant,ensuringthatanyvoter registrationapplicationentrustedtotheorganization, irrespectiveofpartyaffiliation,race,ethnicity,orgender, shallbepromptlydeliveredtothedivisionorthe supervisorofelectionswithin48hoursafterthe applicantcompletesitorthenextbusinessdayifthe appropriateofficeisclosedforthat48-hourperiod.Ifa voterregistrationapplicationcollectedbyanythird-party voterregistrationorganizationisnotpromptlydelivered tothedivisionorsupervisorofelections,thethird-party voterregistrationorganizationisliableforthefollowing fines: 1.Afineintheamountof$50foreachapplication receivedbythedivisionorthesupervisorofelections morethan48hoursaftertheapplicantdeliveredthe completedvoterregistrationapplicationtothethird- partyvoterregistrationorganizationoranyperson, entity,oragentactingonitsbehalforthenextbusiness day,iftheofficeisclosed.Afineintheamountof$250 foreachapplicationreceivedifthethird-partyvoter registrationorganizationorperson,entity,oragency actingonitsbehalfactedwillfully. 2.Afineintheamountof$100foreachapplication collectedbyathird-partyvoterregistrationorganization oranyperson,entity,oragentactingonitsbehalf, beforebookclosingforanygivenelectionforfederalor stateofficeandreceivedbythedivisionorthesuper- visorofelectionsafterthebook-closingdeadlinefor suchelection.Afineintheamountof$500foreach applicationreceivedifthethird-partyregistrationorga- nizationorperson,entity,oragencyactingonitsbehalf actedwillfully. 3.Afineintheamountof$500foreachapplication collectedbyathird-partyvoterregistrationorganization oranyperson,entity,oragentactingonitsbehalf,which isnotsubmittedtothedivisionorsupervisorof elections.Afineintheamountof$1,000forany applicationnotsubmittedifthethird-partyvoterregis- trationorganizationorperson,entity,oragencyacting onitsbehalfactedwillfully. Theaggregatefinepursuanttothisparagraphwhich maybeassessedagainstathird-partyvoterregistration organization,includingaffiliateorganizations,forviola- tionscommittedinacalendaryearis$1,000. (b)Ashowingbythethird-partyvoterregistration organizationthatthefailuretodeliverthevoterregistra- tionapplicationwithintherequiredtimeframeisbased uponforcemajeureorimpossibilityofperformanceshall beanaffirmativedefensetoaviolationofthis subsection.Thesecretarymaywaivethefinesde- scribedinthissubsectionuponashowingthatthe failuretodeliverthevoterregistrationapplication promptlyisbaseduponforcemajeureorimpossibility ofperformance. (4)IftheSecretaryofStatereasonablybelievesthat apersonhascommittedaviolationofthissection,the secretarymayreferthemattertotheAttorneyGeneral forenforcement.TheAttorneyGeneralmayinstitutea civilactionforaviolationofthissectionortopreventa violationofthissection.Anactionforreliefmayinclude apermanentortemporaryinjunction,arestraining order,oranyotherappropriateorder. (5)Thedivisionshalladoptbyruleaformtoelicit specificinformationconcerningthefactsandcircum- stancesfromapersonwhoclaimstohavebeen registeredtovotebyathird-partyvoterregistration organizationbutwhodoesnotappearasanactivevoter onthevoterregistrationrolls.Thedivisionshallalso adoptrulestoensuretheintegrityoftheregistration process,includingrulesrequiringthird-partyvoter registrationorganizationstoaccountforallstateand federalregistrationformsusedbytheirregistration agents.Suchrulesmayrequireanorganizationto provideorganizationandformspecificidentification informationoneachformasdeterminedbythedepart- mentasneededtoassistintheaccountingofstateand federalregistrationforms. (6)Thedateonwhichanapplicantsignsavoter registrationapplicationispresumedtobethedateon whichthethird-partyvoterregistrationorganization receivedorcollectedthevoterregistrationapplication. (7)Therequirementsofthissectionareretroactive foranythird-partyvoterregistrationorganizationregis- teredwiththedepartmentontheeffectivedateofthis act,andmustbecompliedwithwithin90daysafterthe departmentprovidesnoticetothethird-partyvoter registrationorganizationoftherequirementscontained inthissection.Failureofthethird-partyvoterregistra- tionorganizationtocomplywiththerequirementswithin 90daysafterreceiptofthenoticeshallautomatically resultinthecancellationofthethird-partyvoter registrationorganization’sregistration. History.—s.7,ch.2005-277;s.2,ch.2007-30;s.4,ch.2011-40. 97.058Voterregistrationagencies.— (1)Eachvoterregistrationagencymustprovide eachapplicanttheopportunitytoregistertovoteorto updateavoterregistrationrecord,atthetimethe applicantappliesforservicesorassistancefromthat agency,forrenewalofsuchservicesorassistance,or forachangeofaddressrequiredwithrespecttothe servicesorassistance. (2)Eachvoterregistrationagency,otherthana publiclibrary,mustdevelopandprovideeachapplicant withaformapprovedbythedepartmentcontainingallof thefollowing: (a)Thequestions: 1.“Ifyouarenotregisteredtovotewhereyoulive now,wouldyouliketoapplytoregistertovotetoday?” 2.“Ifyouareregisteredtovotewhereyoulivenow, wouldyouliketoupdateyourvoterregistrationrecord?” F.S.2014QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSCh.97 11 (b)Foragenciesprovidingpublicassistance,the statement,“Applyingtoregisterordecliningtoregister tovotewillnotaffecttheamountofassistancethatyou willbeprovidedbythisagency.” (c)Boxesfortheapplicanttocheckwhichindicate that: 1.Theapplicantwouldliketoregistertovoteor updateacurrentvoterregistration; 2.Theapplicantwouldliketodeclinetoregisterto vote;or 3.Theapplicantisalreadyregisteredtovoteand doesnotneedtoupdatethevoterregistration, togetherwiththestatement,“Ifyoudonotcheckany box,youwillbeconsideredtohavedecidednotto registertovoteorupdateavoterregistrationatthis time.” (d)Thestatement,“Ifyouwouldlikehelpinfilling outthevoterregistrationapplication,wewillhelpyou. Thedecisionwhethertoseekoraccepthelpisyours. Youmayfilloutthevoterregistrationapplicationin private.” (e)Thestatement,“Ifyoubelievethatsomeonehas interferedwithyourrighttoregisterortodeclineto registertovote,yourrighttoprivacyindecidingwhether toregisterorinapplyingtoregistertovote,oryourright tochooseyourownpoliticalpartyorotherpolitical preference,youmayfileacomplaintwiththeSecretary ofState.” (f)Theaddressandtelephonenumberofthe appropriateofficeinthedepartmentwhereacomplaint maybefiled. (g)Astatementthatalldeclinationswillremain confidentialandmaybeusedonlyforvoterregistration purposes. (h)Astatementthatinformstheapplicantwho choosestoregistertovoteorupdateavoterregistration recordthattheofficeatwhichtheapplicantsubmitsa voterregistrationapplicationorupdatesavoterregis- trationrecordwillremainconfidentialandmaybeused onlyforvoterregistrationpurposes. (3)(a)Avoterregistrationagencymayusetheuni- formstatewidevoterregistrationapplicationormay createanduseavoterregistrationapplicationthat meetstherequirementsofs.97.052,withtheapproval ofthedepartment. (b)Avoterregistrationagencymustprovidetoeach applicantundersubsection(1)thevoterregistration applicationthattheagencydecidestousepursuantto paragraph(a).Anapplicantwhoindicatesadesireto registertovoteorupdateavoterregistrationrecord mustbeprovidedthesamedegreeofassistancewith regardtothecompletionofthatvoterregistration applicationasisprovidedbytheagencywithregard tothecompletionofitsownforms,unlesstheapplicant refusesthatassistance. (4)Ifavoterregistrationagencyprovidesservices toapersonwithadisabilityattheperson’shome,the agencymustalsoprovidevoterregistrationservicesat theperson’shome. (5)Avoterregistrationagencymustestablish proceduresforprovidingvoterregistrationservicesto applicantswhoapplybytelephone. (6)Avoterregistrationagencymustforwardall completedandincompletevoterregistrationapplica- tionswithin5daysafterreceipttothesupervisorofthe countywheretheagencythatprocessedorreceived thatapplicationislocated. (7)Avoterregistrationagencymustretaindeclina- tionsforaperiodof2years,duringwhichtimethe declinationsarenotconsideredarecordoftheclient pursuanttothelawsgoverningtheagency’srecords. (8)Apersonprovidingvoterregistrationservicesfor avoterregistrationagencymaynot: (a)Seektoinfluenceanapplicant’spoliticalpre- ferenceorpartyregistration; (b)Displayanypoliticalpreferenceorpartyalle- giance; (c)Makeanystatementtoanapplicantortakeany actionthepurposeoreffectofwhichistoleadthe applicanttobelievethatadecisiontoregisterornotto registerhasanybearingontheavailabilityofservicesor benefits; (d)Makeanystatementtoanapplicantortakeany actionthepurposeoreffectofwhichistodiscouragethe applicantfromregisteringtovote;or (e)Discloseanyapplicant’svoterregistrationin- formationexceptasneededfortheadministrationof voterregistrations. (9)Avoterregistrationagencymustcollectdata determinednecessarybythedepartment,asprovided byrule,forprogramevaluationandreportingtothe ElectionAssistanceCommissionpursuanttofederal law. (10)Eachstateagencywhichcontractswithaprivate providerthatisalsoavoterregistrationagencyas definedins.97.021isresponsibleforcontractingfor voterregistrationserviceswiththatproviderandfor ensuringthattheprivateprovidercomplieswiththe provisionsofthissection. (11)Eachvoterregistrationagencymustensurethat allvoterregistrationservicesprovidedbyitsofficesare incompliancewiththeVotingRightsActof1965. History.—s.14,ch.94-224;s.3,ch.2002-189;s.10,ch.2005-278. 97.0583Voterregistrationatqualifyingeduca- tionalinstitutions.—Eachqualifyingeducationalinsti- tutionshallprovideeachstudentenrolledinthat institutiontheopportunitytoregistertovoteortoupdate avoterregistrationrecordoneachcampusatleastonce ayear.Qualifyingeducationalinstitutionsarealso encouragedtoprovidevoterregistrationservicesat othertimesandplaces,suchasuponapplicationfor financialaid,duringadmissions,atregistration,upon issuanceofstudentidentifications,andatnew-student orientation. History.—s.3,ch.96-327. 97.05831Voterregistrationapplicationsmade availabletotheFishandWildlifeConservation Commission.—Asrequiredins.379.352,eachsuper- visorofelectionsshallsupplyvoterregistrationapplica- tionstotheFishandWildlifeConservationCommission anditssubagents,asneeded. History.—s.1,ch.2006-95;s.183,ch.2008-247. Ch.97QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSF.S.2014 12 97.0585Publicrecordsexemption;information regardingvotersandvoterregistration;confidenti- ality.— (1)Thefollowinginformationheldbyanagencyas definedins.119.011isconfidentialandexemptfroms. 119.07(1)ands.24(a),Art.IoftheStateConstitution andmaybeusedonlyforpurposesofvoterregistration: (a)Alldeclinationstoregistertovotemadepursuant toss.97.057and97.058. (b)Informationrelatingtotheplacewhereaperson registeredtovoteorwhereapersonupdatedavoter registration. (c)Thesocialsecuritynumber,driverlicensenum- ber,andFloridaidentificationnumberofavoter registrationapplicantorvoter. (2)Thesignatureofavoterregistrationapplicantor avoterisexemptfromthecopyingrequirementsofs. 119.07(1)ands.24(a),Art.IoftheStateConstitution. (3)Thenames,addresses,andtelephonenumbers ofpersonswhoarevictimsofstalkingoraggravated stalkingareexemptfroms.119.07(1)ands.24(a),Art.I oftheStateConstitutioninthesamemannerthatthe names,addresses,andtelephonenumbersofpartici- pantsintheAddressConfidentialityProgramforVictims ofDomesticViolencewhichareheldbytheAttorney Generalunders.741.465areexemptfromdisclosure, providedthatthevictimfilesaswornstatementof stalkingwiththeOfficeoftheAttorneyGeneraland otherwisecomplieswiththeproceduresinss.741.401- 741.409. (4)Thissectionappliestoinformationheldbyan agencybefore,on,oraftertheeffectivedateofthis exemption. (5)Subsection(3)issubjecttotheOpenGovern- mentSunsetReviewActinaccordancewiths.119.15 andshallstandrepealedonOctober2,2015,unless reviewedandsavedfromrepealthroughreenactment bytheLegislature. History.—ss.1,2,ch.94-345;s.24,ch.96-406;ss.1,3,ch.2005-279;s.1,ch. 2010-42;ss.1,2,ch.2010-115;s.11,ch.2013-15. 97.061Specialregistrationforelectorsrequir- ingassistance.— (1)Anypersonwhoiseligibletoregisterandwhois unabletoreadorwriteorwho,becauseofsome disability,needsassistanceinvotingshalluponthat person’srequestberegisteredundertheprocedure prescribedbythissectionandshallbeentitledto receiveassistanceatthepollsundertheconditions prescribedbythissection. (2)Ifapersonisqualifiedtoregisterpursuanttothis section,thevoterregistrationofficialshallnoteinthat person’sregistrationrecordthatthepersonneeds assistanceinvoting. (3)Theprecinctregistergeneratedbythesuper- visorshallcontainanotationthatsuchpersoniseligible forassistanceinvoting,andthesupervisormaymakea notationonthevoterinformationcardthatsuchperson iseligibleforassistanceinvoting.Suchpersonshallbe entitledtoreceivetheassistanceoftwoelectionofficials orsomeotherpersonofhisorherownchoice,other thantheperson’semployer,theagentoftheperson’s employer,oranofficeroragentoftheperson’sunion, withoutthenecessityofexecutingthe“Declarationto SecureAssistance”prescribedins.101.051.Such personshallnotifythesupervisorofanychangeinhisor herconditionwhichmakesitunnecessaryforhimorher toreceiveassistanceinvoting. History.—s.14,ch.6469,1913;RGS318;CGL375;s.3,ch.25388,1949;s.6, ch.25391,1949;s.1,ch.26870,1951;s.3,ch.28156,1953;s.1,ch.59-446;s.1, ch.61-358;s.4,ch.65-60;s.3,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.79-366;s.2,ch.81-304;s.1, ch.84-302;s.15,ch.94-224;s.1384,ch.95-147;s.11,ch.2005-278;s.26,ch. 2012-116. Note.—Formerss.97.06and102.21. 97.071Voterinformationcard.— (1)Avoterinformationcardshallbefurnishedby thesupervisortoallregisteredvotersresidinginthe supervisor’scounty.Thecardmustcontain: (a)Voter’sregistrationnumber. (b)Dateofregistration. (c)Fullname. (d)Partyaffiliation. (e)Dateofbirth. (f)Addressoflegalresidence. (g)Precinctnumber. (h)Pollingplaceaddress. (i)Nameofsupervisorandcontactinformationof supervisor. (j)Otherinformationdeemednecessarybythe supervisor. (2)Avotermayreceiveareplacementvoterin- formationcardbyprovidingasigned,writtenrequestfor areplacementcardtoavoterregistrationofficial.Upon verificationofregistration,thesupervisorshallissuethe voteraduplicatecardwithoutcharge. (3)Inthecaseofachangeofname,addressof legalresidence,pollingplaceaddress,orpartyaffilia- tion,thesupervisorshallissuethevoteranewvoter informationcard. History.—s.13,ch.3879,1889;RS167;s.15,ch.4328,1895;GS191,192; RGS235,236;CGL288,289;s.4,ch.24203,1947;s.11,ch.25035,1949;s.1,ch. 26870,1951;s.10,ch.27991,1953;s.6,ch.65-60;s.8,ch.69-377;ss.10,35,ch. 69-106;s.18,ch.94-224;s.28,ch.97-13;s.7,ch.98-129;s.2,ch.2000-250;s.4, ch.2002-189;s.8,ch.2005-277;s.12,ch.2005-278;s.4,ch.2005-286;s.5,ch. 2011-40. Note.—Formerss.98.31and98.32. 97.073Dispositionofvoterregistrationapplica- tions;cancellationnotice.— (1)Thesupervisormustnotifyeachapplicantofthe dispositionoftheapplicant’svoterregistrationapplica- tionwithin5businessdaysaftervoterregistration informationisenteredintothestatewidevoterregistra- tionsystem.Thenoticemustinformtheapplicantthat theapplicationhasbeenapproved,isincomplete,has beendenied,orisaduplicateofacurrentregistration.A voterinformationcardsenttoanapplicantconstitutes noticeofapprovalofregistration.Iftheapplicationis incomplete,thesupervisormustrequestthatthe applicantsupplythemissinginformationusingavoter registrationapplicationsignedbytheapplicant.Anotice ofdenialmustinformtheapplicantofthereasonthe applicationwasdenied. (2)Within2weeksafterapprovalofavoter registrationapplicationthatindicatesthattheapplicant waspreviouslyregisteredinanotherstate,thedepart- mentmustnotifytheregistrationofficialinthepriorstate thattheapplicantisnowregisteredinthisstate. History.—s.19,ch.94-224;s.62,ch.2001-40;s.13,ch.2005-278;s.7,ch. 2011-40. F.S.2014QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSCh.97 13 97.1031Noticeofchangeofresidence,change ofname,orchangeofpartyaffiliation.— (1)(a)Whenanelectorchangeshisorherresidence address,theelectormustnotifythesupervisorof elections.Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(b),an addresschangemustbesubmittedusingavoter registrationapplication. (b)Iftheaddresschangeiswithinthestateand noticeisprovidedtothesupervisorofelectionsofthe countywheretheelectorhasmoved,theelectormaydo soby: 1.Contactingthesupervisorofelectionsviatele- phoneorelectronicmeans,inwhichcasetheelector mustprovidehisorherdateofbirth;or 2.Submittingthechangeonavoterregistration applicationorothersignedwrittennotice. (2)Whenanelectorseekstochangepartyaffilia- tion,theelectorshallnotifyhisorhersupervisorof electionsorothervoterregistrationofficialbyusinga signedwrittennoticethatcontainstheelector’sdateof birthorvoterregistrationnumber.Whenanelector changeshisorhernamebymarriageorotherlegal process,theelectorshallnotifyhisorhersupervisorof electionsorothervoterregistrationofficialbyusinga signedwrittennoticethatcontainstheelector’sdateof birthorvoter’sregistrationnumber. (3)Thevoterregistrationofficialshallmakethe necessarychangesintheelector’srecordsassoonas practicaluponreceiptofsuchnoticeofachangeof addressoflegalresidence,name,orpartyaffiliation. Thesupervisorofelectionsshallissuethenewvoter informationcard. History.—s.7,ch.78-403;s.5,ch.80-292;s.21,ch.94-224;s.29,ch.97-13;s. 31,ch.99-2;s.3,ch.2000-250;s.5,ch.2002-189;s.14,ch.2005-278;s.5,ch. 2005-286;s.8,ch.2011-40. 97.105Permanentsingleregistrationsystem established.—Apermanentsingleregistrationsystem fortheregistrationofelectorstoqualifythemtovotein allelectionsisprovidedfortheseveralcountiesand municipalities.Thissystemshallbeputintousebyall municipalitiesandshallbeinlieuofanyothersystemof municipalregistration.Electorsshallberegistered pursuanttothissystembyavoterregistrationofficial, andelectorsregisteredshallnotthereafterberequired toregisterorreregisterexceptasprovidedbylaw. History.—s.1,ch.25391,1949;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.59-237;s.2,ch. 69-377;s.1,ch.73-155;s.32,ch.73-333;s.5,ch.77-175;s.23,ch.94-224;s.15, ch.2005-278. Note.—Formers.97.01;s.98.041. Ch.97QUALIFICATIONANDREGISTRATIONOFELECTORSF.S.2014 14 CHAPTER98 REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURES 98.015Supervisorofelections;election,tenureof office,compensation,custodyofregistra- tion-relateddocuments,officehours,suc- cessor,seal;appointmentofdeputy supervisors;duties. 98.035Statewidevoterregistrationsystem;imple- mentation,operation,andmaintenance. 98.045Administrationofvoterregistration. 98.065Registrationlistmaintenanceprograms. 98.0655Registrationlistmaintenanceforms. 98.075Registrationrecordsmaintenanceactivities; ineligibilitydeterminations. 98.0755Appealofdeterminationofineligibility. 98.077Updateofvotersignature. 98.081Namesremovedfromthestatewidevoter registrationsystem;restrictionsonrere- gistering;recordkeeping;restorationof erroneouslyorillegallyremovednames. 98.093Dutyofofficialstofurnishinformationrelat- ingtodeceasedpersons,personsadjudi- catedmentallyincapacitated,andpersons convictedofafelony. 98.0981Reports;votinghistory;statewidevoterre- gistrationsysteminformation;precinct- levelelectionresults;bookclosingstatis- tics. 98.212Departmentandsupervisorstofurnishsta- tisticalandotherinformation. 98.255Votereducationprograms. 98.461 Registrationapplication,precinctregister; contents. 98.015Supervisorofelections;election,tenure ofoffice,compensation,custodyofregistration- relateddocuments,officehours,successor,seal; appointmentofdeputysupervisors;duties.— (1)Asupervisorofelectionsshallbeelectedineach countyatthegeneralelectionineachyearthenumber ofwhichisamultipleoffourfora4-yearterm commencingonthefirstTuesdayafterthefirstMonday inJanuarysucceedinghisorherelection.Eachsuper- visorshall,beforeperforminganyofhisorherduties, taketheoathprescribedins.5,Art.IIoftheState Constitution. (2)Thesupervisor’scompensationshallbepaidby theboardofcountycommissioners. (3)Thesupervisorshallupdatevoterregistration information,enternewvoterregistrationsintothe statewidevoterregistrationsystem,andactasthe officialcustodianofdocumentsreceivedbythesuper- visorrelatedtotheregistrationofelectorsandchanges invoterregistrationstatusofelectorsofthesupervisor’s county. (4)Ataminimum,theofficeofthesupervisormust beopenMondaythroughFriday,excludinglegalholi- days,foraperiodofnotlessthan8hoursperday, beginningnolaterthan9a.m. (5)Thesupervisorshallpreservestatementsand otherinformationrequiredtobefiledwiththe supervisor’sofficepursuanttochapter106foraperiod of10yearsfromdateofreceipt. (6)Thesupervisorshall,uponleavingoffice,deliver tohisorhersuccessorimmediatelyallrecordsbelong- ingtotheoffice. (7)Eachsupervisorisauthorizedtoobtainforthe officeanimpressionsealapprovedbythedepartment. Animpressionofthesealwithadescriptionthereofshall befiledwiththedepartment.Thesupervisorisempow- eredtoattachanimpressionofthesealuponofficial documentsandcertificatesexecutedoverthesuper- visor’ssignatureandtakeoathsandacknowledgments underthesupervisor’ssealinmatterspertainingtothe office.However,saidsealneednotbeaffixedto registrationcertificates. (8)Eachsupervisormayselectandappoint,subject toremovalbythesupervisor,asmanydeputysuper- visorsasarenecessary,whosecompensationmustbe paidbythesupervisorandwhoshallhavethesame powersandwhoseactsshallhavethesameeffectas theactsofthesupervisor;exceptthatthesupervisor shalllimitthepowertoappointdeputysupervisorsto designateddeputysupervisors.Eachdeputysupervisor shall,beforeenteringoffice,takeanoathinwritingthat heorshewillfaithfullyperformthedutiesofthedeputy supervisor’soffice,whichoathmustbeacknowledged bythesupervisororadesignateddeputysupervisorand mustbefiledintheofficeofthesupervisor. (9)Eachsupervisormustmaketraininginthe properimplementationofvoterregistrationprocedures availabletoanyindividual,group,centerforindepen- dentliving,orpubliclibraryinthesupervisor’scounty. (10)Eachsupervisorshallensurethatallvoter registrationandlistmaintenanceproceduresconducted bysuchsupervisorareincompliancewithanyapplic- ablerequirementsprescribedbyruleofthedepartment throughthestatewidevoterregistrationsystemor prescribedbytheVotingRightsActof1965,the NationalVoterRegistrationActof1993,ortheHelp AmericaVoteActof2002. (11)Eachsupervisorshallensurethatanyvoter registrationsystemusedbythesupervisorforadmin- isteringhisorherdutiesasavoterregistrationofficial complieswiththespecificationsandproceduresestab- lishedbyruleofthedepartmentandthestatewidevoter registrationsystem. (12)Eachsupervisorshallmaintainalistofvalid residentialstreetaddressesforpurposesofverifyingthe legaladdressesofvotersresidinginthesupervisor’s county.Thesupervisorshallmakeallreasonableefforts tocoordinatewithcounty911serviceproviders,prop- ertyappraisers,theUnitedStatesPostalService,or otheragenciesasnecessarytoensurethecontinued accuracyofsuchlist.Thesupervisorshallprovidethe listofvalidresidentialaddressestothestatewidevoter registrationsysteminthemannerandfrequency specifiedbyruleofthedepartment. History.—chs.3700,3704,1887;s.8,ch.3879,1889;RS162;s.9,ch.4328, 1895;GS179,180;s.1,ch.5614,1907;s.1,ch.9271,1923;RGS223,224;CGL 258,259;ss.1,2,ch.22759,1945;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.10,ch.65-134;ss.10, F.S.2014REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESCh.98 15 11,35,ch.69-106;s.33,ch.69-216;s.5,ch.77-175;s.25,ch.94-224;s.1385,ch. 95-147;s.17,ch.98-34;s.2,ch.98-129;s.16,ch.2005-278. Note.—Formerss.98.13,98.14,98.17;s.98.161. 98.035Statewidevoterregistrationsystem;im- plementation,operation,andmaintenance.— (1)TheSecretaryofState,aschiefelectionofficer ofthestate,shallberesponsibleforimplementing, operating,andmaintaining,inauniformandnondiscri- minatorymanner,asingle,uniform,official,centralized, interactive,computerizedstatewidevoterregistration systemasrequiredbytheHelpAmericaVoteActof 2002.Thedepartmentmayadoptrulestoadminister thissection. (2)Thestatewidevoterregistrationsystemmust containthenameandregistrationinformationofevery legallyregisteredvoterinthestate.Allvotersshallbe assignedauniqueidentifier.Thesystemshallbethe officiallistofregisteredvotersinthestateandshall providesecuredaccessbyauthorizedvoterregistration officials.Thesystemshallenablevoterregistration officialstoprovide,access,andupdatevoterregistra- tioninformation. (3)Thedepartmentmaynotcontractwithanyother entityfortheoperationofthestatewidevoterregistra- tionsystem. (4)Theimplementationofthestatewidevoter registrationsystemshallnotpreventanysupervisorof electionsfromacquiring,maintaining,orusingany hardwareorsoftwarenecessaryordesirabletocarry outthesupervisor’sresponsibilitiesrelatedtotheuseof voterregistrationinformationortheconductofelec- tions,providedthatsuchhardwareorsoftwaredoesnot conflictwiththeoperationofthestatewidevoter registrationsystem. (5)Thedepartmentmayadoptrulesgoverningthe access,use,andoperationofthestatewidevoter registrationsystemtoensuresecurity,uniformity,and integrityofthesystem. History.—s.17,ch.2005-278. 98.045Administrationofvoterregistration.— (1)ELIGIBILITYOFAPPLICANT.—Thesupervisor mustensurethatanyeligibleapplicantforvoter registrationisregisteredtovoteandthateachapplica- tionforvoterregistrationisprocessedinaccordance withlaw.Thesupervisorshalldeterminewhetheravoter registrationapplicantisineligiblebasedonanyofthe following: (a)Thefailuretocompleteavoterregistration applicationasspecifiedins.97.053. (b)Theapplicantisdeceased. (c)Theapplicanthasbeenconvictedofafelonyfor whichhisorhercivilrightshavenotbeenrestored. (d)Theapplicanthasbeenadjudicatedmentally incapacitatedwithrespecttotherighttovoteandsuch righthasnotbeenrestored. (e)Theapplicantdoesnotmeettheagerequire- mentpursuanttos.97.041. (f)TheapplicantisnotaUnitedStatescitizen. (g)Theapplicantisafictitiousperson. (h)Theapplicanthasprovidedanaddressoflegal residencethatisnothisorherlegalresidence. (i)Theapplicanthasprovidedadriverlicense number,Floridaidentificationcardnumber,orthelast fourdigitsofasocialsecuritynumberthatisnot verifiablebythedepartment. (2)REMOVALOFREGISTEREDVOTERS.— (a)Onceavoterisregistered,thenameofthatvoter maynotberemovedfromthestatewidevoterregistra- tionsystemexceptatthewrittenrequestofthevoter,by reasonofthevoter’sconvictionofafelonyoradjudica- tionasmentallyincapacitatedwithrespecttovoting,by deathofthevoter,orpursuanttoaregistrationlist maintenanceactivityconductedpursuanttos.98.065or s.98.075. (b)Informationreceivedbyavoterregistration officialfromanelectionofficialinanotherstateindicat- ingthataregisteredvoterinthisstatehasregisteredto voteinthatotherstateshallbeconsideredasawritten requestfromthevotertohavethevoter’sname removedfromthestatewidevoterregistrationsystem. (3)PUBLICRECORDSACCESSANDRETEN- TION.—Eachsupervisorshallmaintainforatleast2 years,andmakeavailableforpublicinspectionand copying,allrecordsconcerningimplementationof registrationlistmaintenanceprogramsandactivities conductedpursuanttoss.98.065and98.075.The recordsmustincludelistsofthenameandaddressof eachpersontowhomanoticewassentandinformation astowhethereachsuchpersonrespondedtothe mailing,butmaynotincludeanyinformationthatis confidentialorexemptfrompublicrecordsrequirements underthiscode. (4)STATEWIDEELECTRONICDATABASEOF VALIDRESIDENTIALSTREETADDRESSES.— (a)Thedepartmentshallcompileandmaintaina statewideelectronicdatabaseofvalidresidentialstreet addressesfromtheinformationprovidedbythesuper- visorsofelectionspursuanttos.98.015.Thedepart- mentshallevaluatetheinformationprovidedbythe supervisorsofelectionstoidentifyanyduplicatead- dressesandanyaddressthatmayoverlapcounty boundaries. (b)Thedepartmentshallmakethestatewidedata- baseofvalidstreetaddressesavailabletotheDepart- mentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclesasprovided ins.97.057(10).TheDepartmentofHighwaySafety andMotorVehiclesshallusethedatabaseforpurposes ofvalidatingthelegalresidentialaddressesprovidedin voterregistrationapplicationsreceivedbytheDepart- mentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles. (5)FORMS.—Thedepartmentmayprescribeby ruleformsnecessarytoconductmaintenanceof recordsinthestatewidevoterregistrationsystem. History.—s.26,ch.94-224;s.36,ch.97-13;s.2,ch.2002-17;s.7,ch. 2003-415;s.9,ch.2005-277;s.18,ch.2005-278. 98.065Registrationlistmaintenanceprograms. (1)Thesupervisormustconductageneralregistra- tionlistmaintenanceprogramtoprotecttheintegrityof theelectoralprocessbyensuringthemaintenanceof accurateandcurrentvoterregistrationrecordsinthe statewidevoterregistrationsystem.Theprogrammust beuniform,nondiscriminatory,andincompliancewith theVotingRightsActof1965,theNationalVoter RegistrationActof1993,andtheHelpAmericaVote Ch.98REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESF.S.2014 16 Actof2002.Asusedinthissubsection,theterm “nondiscriminatory”appliestoandincludespersons withdisabilities. (2)Asupervisormustincorporateoneormoreof thefollowingproceduresinthesupervisor’sbiennial registrationlistmaintenanceprogramunderwhich: (a)Change-of-addressinformationsuppliedbythe UnitedStatesPostalServicethroughitslicenseesis usedtoidentifyregisteredvoterswhoseaddresses mighthavechanged; (b)Change-of-addressinformationisidentifiedfrom returnednonforwardablereturn-if-undeliverablemail senttoallregisteredvotersinthecounty;or (c)Change-of-addressinformationisidentifiedfrom returnednonforwardablereturn-if-undeliverablead- dressconfirmationrequestsmailedtoallregistered voterswhohavenotvotedinthelast2yearsandwho didnotmakeawrittenrequestthattheirregistration recordsbeupdatedduringthattime. (3)Aregistrationlistmaintenanceprogrammustbe conductedbyeachsupervisor,ataminimum,ineach odd-numberedyearandmustbecompletednotlater than90dayspriortothedateofanyfederalelection.All listmaintenanceactionsassociatedwitheachvoter mustbeentered,tracked,andmaintainedinthestate- widevoterregistrationsystem. (4)(a)Ifthesupervisorreceiveschange-of-address informationpursuanttotheactivitiesconductedin subsection(2),fromjurynoticessignedbythevoter andreturnedtothecourts,fromtheDepartmentof HighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles,orfromother sourceswhichindicatesthataregisteredvoter’slegal residencemighthavechangedtoanotherlocation withinthestate,thesupervisormustchangethe registrationrecordstoreflectthenewaddressand mustsendthevoteranaddresschangenoticeas providedins.98.0655(2). (b)Ifthesupervisorofelectionsreceiveschange-of- addressinformationpursuanttotheactivitiesconducted insubsection(2),fromjurynoticessignedbythevoter andreturnedtothecourts,orfromothersourceswhich indicatesthataregisteredvoter’slegalresidencemight havechangedtoalocationoutsidethestate,the supervisorofelectionsshallsendanaddressconfirma- tionfinalnoticetothevoterasprovidedins.98.0655(3). (c)Thesupervisormustdesignateasinactiveall voterswhohavebeensentanaddressconfirmation finalnoticeandwhohavenotreturnedthepostage prepaid,preaddressedreturnformwithin30daysorfor whichthefinalnoticehasbeenreturnedasundeliver- able.Namesontheinactivelistmaynotbeusedto calculatethenumberofsignaturesneededonany petition.Avoterontheinactivelistmayberestoredto theactivelistofvotersuponthevoterupdatinghisorher registration,requestinganabsenteeballot,orappearing tovote.However,ifthevoterdoesnotupdatehisorher voterregistrationinformation,requestanabsentee ballot,orvotebythesecondgeneralelectionafter beingplacedontheinactivelist,thevoter’snameshall beremovedfromthestatewidevoterregistration systemandthevotershallberequiredtoreregisterto havehisorhernamerestoredtothestatewidevoter registrationsystem. (5)Anoticemaynotbeissuedpursuanttothis sectionandavoter’snamemaynotberemovedfrom thestatewidevoterregistrationsystemlaterthan90 dayspriortothedateofafederalelection.However,this sectiondoesnotprecludetheremovalofthenameofa voterfromthestatewidevoterregistrationsystematany timeuponthevoter’swrittenrequest,byreasonofthe voter’sdeath,oruponadeterminationofthevoter’s ineligibilityasprovidedins.98.075(7). (6)(a)NolaterthanJuly31andJanuary31ofeach year,thesupervisormustcertifytothedepartmentthe listmaintenanceactivitiesconductedduringthefirst6 monthsandthesecond6monthsoftheyear,respec- tively,includingthenumberofaddressconfirmation requestssent,thenumberofvotersdesignatedas inactive,andthenumberofvotersremovedfromthe statewidevoterregistrationsystem. (b)If,basedonthecertificationprovidedpursuantto paragraph(a),thedepartmentdeterminesthatasuper- visorhasnotconductedthelistmaintenanceactivities requiredbythissection,thedepartmentshallconduct theappropriatelistmaintenanceactivitiesforthat county.Failuretoconductlistmaintenanceactivities asrequiredinthissectionconstitutesaviolationofs. 104.051. History.—s.28,ch.94-224;s.6,ch.2002-281;s.19,ch.2005-278;s.6,ch. 2008-95. 98.0655Registrationlistmaintenanceforms.— Thedepartmentshallprescriberegistrationlistmain- tenanceformstobeusedbythesupervisorswhichmust include: (1)Anaddressconfirmationrequestthatmust contain: (a)Thevoter’snameandaddressoflegalresidence asshownonthevoterregistrationrecord;and (b)Arequestthatthevoternotifythesupervisorif eitherthevoter’snameoraddressoflegalresidenceis incorrect. (2)Anaddresschangenoticethatmustbesentto thenewlyrecordedaddressoflegalresidenceby forwardablemail,includingapostageprepaid,pread- dressedreturnformwithwhichthevotermayverifyor correctthevoter’snewaddressinformation. (3)Anaddressconfirmationfinalnoticethatmustbe senttothenewlyrecordedaddressoflegalresidenceby forwardablemailandmustcontainapostageprepaid, preaddressedreturnformandastatementthat: (a)Ifthevoterhasnotchangedhisorherlegal residenceorhaschangedhisorherlegalresidence withinthestate,thevotershouldreturntheformwithin 30daysafterthedateonwhichthenoticewassentto thevoter. (b)Ifthevoterhaschangedhisorherlegal residencetoalocationoutsidethestate: 1.Thevotershallreturntheform,whichservesas arequesttoberemovedfromtheregistrationbooks; and 2.Thevotershallbeprovidedwithinformationon howtoregisterinthenewjurisdictioninordertobe eligibletovote. F.S.2014REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESCh.98 17 (c)Ifthereturnformisnotreturned,thevoter’s nameshallbedesignatedasinactiveinthestatewide voterregistrationsystem. History.—s.7,ch.2008-95. 98.075Registrationrecordsmaintenanceactiv- ities;ineligibilitydeterminations.— (1)MAINTENANCEOFRECORDS.—Thedepart- mentshallprotecttheintegrityoftheelectoralprocess byensuringthemaintenanceofaccurateandcurrent voterregistrationrecords.Listmaintenanceactivities mustbeuniform,nondiscriminatory,andincompliance withtheVotingRightsActof1965,theNationalVoter RegistrationActof1993,andtheHelpAmericaVoteAct of2002.Thedepartmentmayadoptbyruleuniform standardsandprocedurestointerpretandadminister thissection. (2)DUPLICATEREGISTRATION.—Thedepart- mentshallidentifythosevoterswhoareregistered morethanonceorthoseapplicantswhoseregistration applicationswouldresultinduplicateregistrations.The mostrecentapplicationshallbedeemedanupdateto thevoterregistrationrecord. (3)DECEASEDPERSONS.— (a)1.Thedepartmentshallidentifythoseregistered voterswhoaredeceasedbycomparinginformation receivedfromeither: a.TheDepartmentofHealthasprovidedins. 98.093;or b.TheUnitedStatesSocialSecurityAdministra- tion,including,butnotlimitedto,anymasterdeathfileor indexcompiledbytheUnitedStatesSocialSecurity Administration. 2.Within7daysafterreceiptofsuchinformation throughthestatewidevoterregistrationsystem,the supervisorshallremovethenameoftheregistered voter. (b)Thesupervisorshallremovethenameofa deceasedregisteredvoterfromthestatewidevoter registrationsystemuponreceiptofacopyofadeath certificateissuedbyagovernmentalagencyauthorized toissuedeathcertificates. (4)ADJUDICATIONOFMENTALINCAPACITY. Thedepartmentshallidentifythoseregisteredvoters whohavebeenadjudicatedmentallyincapacitatedwith respecttovotingandwhohavenothadtheirvoting rightsrestoredbycomparinginformationreceivedfrom theclerkofthecircuitcourtasprovidedins.98.093.The departmentshallreviewsuchinformationandmakean initialdeterminationastowhethertheinformationis credibleandreliable.Ifthedepartmentdeterminesthat theinformationiscredibleandreliable,thedepartment shallnotifythesupervisorandprovideacopyofthe supportingdocumentationindicatingthepotentialin- eligibilityofthevotertoberegistered.Uponreceiptof thenoticethatthedepartmenthasmadeadetermina- tionofinitialcredibilityandreliability,thesupervisor shalladheretotheproceduressetforthinsubsection(7) priortotheremovalofaregisteredvoterfromthe statewidevoterregistrationsystem. (5)FELONYCONVICTION.—Thedepartmentshall identifythoseregisteredvoterswhohavebeencon- victedofafelonyandwhoserightshavenotbeen restoredbycomparinginformationreceivedfrom,but notlimitedto,aclerkofthecircuitcourt,theBoardof ExecutiveClemency,theDepartmentofCorrections, theDepartmentofLawEnforcement,oraUnitedStates Attorney’sOffice,asprovidedins.98.093.Thedepart- mentshallreviewsuchinformationandmakeaninitial determinationastowhethertheinformationiscredible andreliable.Ifthedepartmentdeterminesthatthe informationiscredibleandreliable,thedepartmentshall notifythesupervisorandprovideacopyofthe supportingdocumentationindicatingthepotentialin- eligibilityofthevotertoberegistered.Uponreceiptof thenoticethatthedepartmenthasmadeadetermina- tionofinitialcredibilityandreliability,thesupervisor shalladheretotheproceduressetforthinsubsection(7) priortotheremovalofaregisteredvoter’snamefrom thestatewidevoterregistrationsystem. (6)OTHERBASESFORINELIGIBILITY.—Ifthe departmentorsupervisorreceivesinformationfrom sourcesotherthanthoseidentifiedinsubsections(2)- (5)thataregisteredvoterisineligiblebecauseheorshe isdeceased,adjudicatedaconvictedfelonwithout havinghadhisorhercivilrightsrestored,adjudicated mentallyincapacitatedwithouthavinghadhisorher votingrightsrestored,doesnotmeettheagerequire- mentpursuanttos.97.041,isnotaUnitedStates citizen,isafictitiousperson,orhaslistedaresidence thatisnothisorherlegalresidence,thesupervisormust adheretotheproceduressetforthinsubsection(7)prior totheremovalofaregisteredvoter’snamefromthe statewidevoterregistrationsystem. (7)PROCEDURESFORREMOVAL.— (a)Ifthesupervisorreceivesnoticeorinformation pursuanttosubsections(4)-(6),thesupervisorofthe countyinwhichthevoterisregisteredshall: 1.Notifytheregisteredvoterofhisorherpotential ineligibilitybymailwithin7daysafterreceiptofnoticeor information.Thenoticeshallinclude: a.Astatementofthebasisfortheregistered voter’spotentialineligibilityandacopyofanydocu- mentationuponwhichthepotentialineligibilityisbased. b.Astatementthatfailuretorespondwithin30 daysafterreceiptofthenoticemayresultina determinationofineligibilityandinremovalofthe registeredvoter’snamefromthestatewidevoter registrationsystem. c.Areturnformthatrequirestheregisteredvoterto admitordenytheaccuracyoftheinformationunderlying thepotentialineligibilityforpurposesofafinaldetermi- nationbythesupervisor. d.Astatementthat,ifthevoterisdenyingthe accuracyoftheinformationunderlyingthepotential ineligibility,thevoterhasarighttorequestahearingfor thepurposeofdeterminingeligibility. e.Instructionsfortheregisteredvotertocontact thesupervisorofelectionsofthecountyinwhichthe voterisregisteredifassistanceisneededinresolving thematter. f.Instructionsforseekingrestorationofcivilrights followingafelonyconviction,ifapplicable. 2.Ifthemailednoticeisreturnedasundeliverable, thesupervisorshallpublishnoticeonceinanewspaper ofgeneralcirculationinthecountyinwhichthevoter Ch.98REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESF.S.2014 18 waslastregistered.Thenoticeshallcontainthe following: a.Thevoter’snameandaddress. b.Astatementthatthevoterispotentiallyineligible toberegisteredtovote. c.Astatementthatfailuretorespondwithin30 daysafterthenoticeispublishedmayresultina determinationofineligibilitybythesupervisorand removaloftheregisteredvoter’snamefromthestate- widevoterregistrationsystem. d.Aninstructionforthevotertocontactthe supervisornolaterthan30daysafterthedateofthe publishednoticetoreceiveinformationregardingthe basisforthepotentialineligibilityandtheprocedureto resolvethematter. e.Aninstructiontothevoterthat,iffurtherassis- tanceisneeded,thevotershouldcontactthesupervisor ofelectionsofthecountyinwhichthevoteris registered. 3.Ifaregisteredvoterfailstorespondtoanotice pursuanttosubparagraph1.orsubparagraph2.,the supervisorshallmakeafinaldeterminationofthevoter’s eligibility.Ifthesupervisordeterminesthatthevoteris ineligible,thesupervisorshallremovethenameofthe registeredvoterfromthestatewidevoterregistration system.Thesupervisorshallnotifytheregisteredvoter ofthesupervisor’sdeterminationandaction. 4.Ifaregisteredvoterrespondstothenotice pursuanttosubparagraph1.orsubparagraph2.and admitstheaccuracyoftheinformationunderlyingthe potentialineligibility,thesupervisorshallmakeafinal determinationofineligibilityandshallremovethevoter’s namefromthestatewidevoterregistrationsystem.The supervisorshallnotifytheregisteredvoterofthe supervisor’sdeterminationandaction. 5.Ifaregisteredvoterrespondstothenotice issuedpursuanttosubparagraph1.orsubparagraph 2.anddeniestheaccuracyoftheinformationunderlying thepotentialineligibilitybutdoesnotrequestahearing, thesupervisorshallreviewtheevidenceandmakea finaldeterminationofeligibility.Ifsuchregisteredvoter requestsahearing,thesupervisorshallsendnoticeto theregisteredvotertoattendahearingatatimeand placespecifiedinthenotice.Uponhearingallevidence presentedatthehearing,thesupervisorshallmakea determinationofeligibility.Ifthesupervisordetermines thattheregisteredvoterisineligible,thesupervisorshall removethevoter’snamefromthestatewidevoter registrationsystemandnotifytheregisteredvoterof thesupervisor’sdeterminationandaction. (b)Thefollowingshallapplytothissubsection: 1.Alldeterminationsofeligibilityshallbebasedon apreponderanceoftheevidence. 2.Allproceedingsareexemptfromtheprovisions ofchapter120. 3.Anynoticeshallbesenttotheregisteredvoter bycertifiedmail,returnreceiptrequested,orother meansthatprovidesaverificationofreceiptorshallbe publishedinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationwhere thevoterwaslastregistered,whicheverisapplicable. 4.Thesupervisorshallremovethenameofany registeredvoterfromthestatewidevoterregistration systemonlyafterthesupervisormakesafinaldetermi- nationthatthevoterisineligibletovote. 5.Anyvoterwhosenamehasbeenremovedfrom thestatewidevoterregistrationsystempursuanttoa determinationofineligibilitymayappealthatdetermina- tionundertheprovisionsofs.98.0755. 6.Anyvoterwhosenamewasremovedfromthe statewidevoterregistrationsystemonthebasisofa determinationofineligibilitywhosubsequentlybecomes eligibletovotemustreregisterinordertohavehisorher namerestoredtothestatewidevoterregistration system. (8)CERTIFICATION.— (a)NolaterthanJuly31andJanuary31ofeach year,thesupervisorshallcertifytothedepartmentthe activitiesconductedpursuanttothissectionduringthe first6monthsandthesecond6monthsoftheyear, respectively.Thecertificationshallincludethenumber ofpersonstowhomnoticesweresentpursuantto subsection(7),thenumberofpersonswhoresponded tothenotices,thenumberofnoticesreturnedas undeliverable,thenumberofnoticespublishedinthe newspaper,thenumberofhearingsconducted,andthe numberofpersonsremovedfromthestatewidevoter registrationsystemsandthereasonsforsuchremovals. (b)If,basedonthecertificationprovidedpursuantto paragraph(a),thedepartmentdeterminesthatasuper- visorhasnotsatisfiedtherequirementsofthissection, thedepartmentshallsatisfytheappropriaterequire- mentsforthatcounty.Failuretosatisfytherequire- mentsofthissectionshallconstituteaviolationofs. 104.051. History.—s.29,ch.94-224;s.1386,ch.95-147;s.20,ch.2005-278;s.9,ch. 2011-40. 98.0755Appealofdeterminationofineligibility. Appealofthesupervisor’sdeterminationofineligibility pursuanttos.98.075(7)maybetakentothecircuitcourt inandforthecountywherethepersonwasregistered. Noticeofappealmustbefiledwithinthetimeandinthe mannerprovidedbytheFloridaRulesofAppellate Procedureandactsassupersedeas.Trialinthecircuit courtisdenovoandgovernedbytherulesofthatcourt. Unlessthepersoncanshowthathisorhernamewas erroneouslyorillegallyremovedfromthestatewide voterregistrationsystem,orthatheorsheisindigent, thepersonmustbearthecostsofthetrialinthecircuit court.Otherwise,thecostoftheappealmustbepaidby thesupervisorofelections. History.—s.21,ch.2005-278. 98.077Updateofvotersignature.— (1)Aregisteredvotermayupdatehisorher signatureonfileinthestatewidevoterregistration systematanytimeusingavoterregistrationapplication submittedtoavoterregistrationofficial. (2)Thedepartmentandsupervisorsofelections shallincludeinanycorrespondence,otherthanpost- cardnotificationsandnoticesrelatingtoeligibility,sent toaregisteredvoterinformationregardingwhen,where, andhowtoupdatethevoter’ssignatureandshall providethevoterinformationonhowtoobtainavoter registrationapplicationfromavoterregistrationofficial whichcanbereturnedtoupdatethesignature. F.S.2014REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESCh.98 19 (3)Atleastonceduringeachgeneralelectionyear, thesupervisorshallpublishinanewspaperofgeneral circulationorothernewspaperinthecountydeemed appropriatebythesupervisoranoticespecifyingwhen, where,orhowavotercanupdatehisorhersignature thatisonfileandhowavotercanobtainavoter registrationapplicationfromavoterregistrationofficial. (4)Allsignatureupdatesforuseinverifyingabsen- teeandprovisionalballotsmustbereceivedbythe appropriatesupervisorofelectionsnolaterthanthe startofthecanvassingofabsenteeballotsbythe canvassingboard.Thesignatureonfileatthestartof thecanvassoftheabsenteeballotsisthesignaturethat shallbeusedinverifyingthesignatureontheabsentee andprovisionalballotcertificates. History.—s.8,ch.2002-189;s.10,ch.2005-277;s.22,ch.2005-278;s.8,ch. 2006-1. 98.081Namesremovedfromthestatewidevoter registrationsystem;restrictionsonreregistering; recordkeeping;restorationoferroneouslyorilleg- allyremovednames.— (1)Whenthenameofanyelectorisremovedfrom thestatewidevoterregistrationsystempursuanttos. 98.065ors.98.075,theelector’soriginalregistration applicationshallberetainedbythesupervisorof electionshavingcustodyoftheapplication.Asalter- natives,registrationsremovedfromthestatewidevoter registrationsystemmaybemicrofilmedandsuch microfilmssubstitutedfortheoriginalregistrationappli- cations;or,whenvoterregistrationinformation,includ- ingthevoter’ssignature,ismaintaineddigitallyoron electronic,magnetic,oropticmedia,suchstored informationmaybesubstitutedfortheoriginalregistra- tionapplication.Suchmicrofilmsorstoredinformation shallberetainedbythesupervisorofelectionshaving custody.Intheeventtheoriginalregistrationapplica- tionsaremicrofilmedormaintaineddigitallyoron electronicorothermedia,suchoriginalsmaybe destroyedinaccordancewiththescheduleapproved bytheBureauofArchivesandRecordsManagementof theDivisionofLibraryandInformationServicesofthe department. (2)Whenthenameofanyelectorhasbeen erroneouslyorillegallyremovedfromthestatewide voterregistrationsystem,thenameoftheelectorshall berestoredbyavoterregistrationofficialuponsatis- factoryproof,eventhoughtheregistrationperiodfor thatelectionisclosed. History.—s.8,ch.25391,1949;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.61-86;s.5,ch. 77-175;s.1,ch.78-102;s.14,ch.79-365;s.8,ch.80-292;s.45,ch.81-259;s.18, ch.81-304;s.7,ch.82-143;s.3,ch.90-315;s.30,ch.94-224;s.1387,ch.95-147; s.23,ch.2005-278;s.6,ch.2005-286. Note.—Formers.97.08. 98.093Dutyofofficialstofurnishinformation relatingtodeceasedpersons,personsadjudicated mentallyincapacitated,andpersonsconvictedofa felony.— (1)Inordertoidentifyineligibleregisteredvoters andmaintainaccurateandcurrentvoterregistration recordsinthestatewidevoterregistrationsystem pursuanttoproceduresins.98.065ors.98.075,itis necessaryforthedepartmentandsupervisorsof electionstoreceiveoraccesscertaininformationfrom stateandfederalofficialsandentitiesintheformat prescribed. (2)Tothemaximumextentfeasible,stateandlocal governmentagenciesshallfacilitateprovisionofinfor- mationandaccesstodatatothedepartment,including, butnotlimitedto,databasesthatcontainreliable criminalrecordsandrecordsofdeceasedpersons. Stateandlocalgovernmentagenciesthatprovidesuch datashalldosowithoutchargeifthedirectcostincurred bythoseagenciesisnotsignificant. (a)TheDepartmentofHealthshallfurnishmonthly tothedepartmentalistcontainingthename,address, dateofbirth,dateofdeath,socialsecuritynumber,race, andsexofeachdeceasedperson17yearsofageor older. (b)Eachclerkofthecircuitcourtshallfurnish monthlytothedepartmentalistofthosepersonswho havebeenadjudicatedmentallyincapacitatedwith respecttovotingduringtheprecedingcalendar month,alistofthosepersonswhosementalcapacity withrespecttovotinghasbeenrestoredduringthe precedingcalendarmonth,andalistofthosepersons whohavereturnedsignedjurynoticesduringthe precedingmonthstotheclerkofthecircuitcourt indicatingachangeofaddress.Eachlistshallinclude thename,address,dateofbirth,race,sex,and, whicheverisavailable,theFloridadriverlicensenum- ber,Floridaidentificationcardnumber,orsocialsecurity numberofeachsuchperson. (c)UponreceiptofinformationfromtheUnited StatesAttorney,listingpersonsconvictedofafelony infederalcourt,thedepartmentshallusesuchinforma- tiontoidentifyregisteredvotersorapplicantsforvoter registrationwhomaybepotentiallyineligiblebasedon informationprovidedinaccordancewiths.98.075. (d)TheDepartmentofLawEnforcementshall identifythosepersonswhohavebeenconvictedofa felonywhoappearinthevoterregistrationrecords suppliedbythestatewidevoterregistrationsystem,ina timeandmannerthatenablesthedepartmenttomeet itsobligationsunderstateandfederallaw. (e)TheFloridaCommissiononOffenderReview shallfurnishatleastbimonthlytothedepartmentdata, includingtheidentityofthosepersonsgrantedclem- encyintheprecedingmonthoranyupdatestoprior recordswhichhaveoccurredintheprecedingmonth. Thedatashallcontainthecommission’scasenumber andtheperson’sname,address,dateofbirth,race, gender,Floridadriverlicensenumber,Floridaidentifi- cationcardnumber,orthelastfourdigitsofthesocial securitynumber,ifavailable,andreferencestorecord identifiersassignedbytheDepartmentofCorrections andtheDepartmentofLawEnforcement,aunique identifierofeachclemencycase,andtheeffectivedate ofclemencyofeachperson. (f)TheDepartmentofCorrectionsshallidentify thosepersonswhohavebeenconvictedofafelonyand committedtoitscustodyorplacedoncommunity supervision.Theinformationmustbeprovidedtothe departmentatatimeandinamannerthatenablesthe departmenttoidentifyregisteredvoterswhoarecon- victedfelonsandtomeetitsobligationsunderstateand federallaw. Ch.98REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESF.S.2014 20 (g)TheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotor Vehiclesshallfurnishmonthlytothedepartmentalistof thosepersonswhosenameshavebeenremovedfrom thedriverlicensedatabasebecausetheyhavebeen licensedinanotherstate.Thelistshallcontainthe name,address,dateofbirth,sex,socialsecurity number,anddriverlicensenumberofeachsuch person. (3)Thissectiondoesnotlimitorrestrictthesuper- visorinhisorherdutytoremovethenamesofpersons fromthestatewidevoterregistrationsystempursuantto s.98.075(7)baseduponinformationreceivedfrom othersources. History.—s.3,ch.14730,1931;CGL1936Supp.302(1);s.10,ch.24203,1947; s.11,ch.25035,1949;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.29917;s.9,ch.29934,1955; s.33,ch.73-333;s.27,ch.77-147;s.5,ch.77-175;s.32,ch.94-224;s.1388,ch. 95-147;s.7,ch.99-8;s.24,ch.2005-278;s.10,ch.2011-40;s.4,ch.2012-5;s.6, ch.2014-191. Note.—Formers.98.41;s.98.301. 98.0981Reports;votinghistory;statewidevoter registrationsysteminformation;precinct-level electionresults;bookclosingstatistics.— (1)VOTINGHISTORYANDSTATEWIDEVOTER REGISTRATIONSYSTEMINFORMATION.— (a)Within30daysaftercertificationbytheElections CanvassingCommissionofapresidentialpreference primary,specialelection,primaryelection,orgeneral election,supervisorsofelectionsshalltransmittothe department,inauniformelectronicformatspecifiedin paragraph(d),completelyupdatedvotinghistoryin- formationforeachqualifiedvoterwhovoted. (b)Afterreceiptoftheinformationinparagraph(a), thedepartmentshallprepareareportinelectronic formatwhichcontainsthefollowinginformation,sepa- ratelycompiledfortheprimaryandgeneralelectionfor allvotersqualifiedtovoteineitherelection: 1.Theuniqueidentifierassignedtoeachqualified voterwithinthestatewidevoterregistrationsystem; 2.Allinformationprovidedbyeachqualifiedvoter onhisorhervoterregistrationapplicationpursuanttos. 97.052(2),exceptthatwhichisconfidentialorexempt frompublicrecordsrequirements; 3.Eachqualifiedvoter’sdateofregistration; 4.Eachqualifiedvoter’scurrentstaterepresenta- tivedistrict,statesenatorialdistrict,andcongressional district,assignedbythesupervisorofelections; 5.Eachqualifiedvoter’scurrentprecinct;and 6.Votinghistoryastransmittedunderparagraph (a)toincludewhetherthequalifiedvotervotedata precinctlocation,votedduringtheearlyvotingperiod, votedbyabsenteeballot,attemptedtovotebyabsentee ballotthatwasnotcounted,attemptedtovoteby provisionalballotthatwasnotcounted,ordidnotvote. (c)Within45daysaftercertificationbytheElections CanvassingCommissionofapresidentialpreference primary,specialelection,primaryelection,orgeneral election,thedepartmentshallsendtothePresidentof theSenate,theSpeakeroftheHouseofRepresenta- tives,theSenateMinorityLeader,andtheHouse MinorityLeaderareportinelectronicformatthat includesallinformationsetforthinparagraph(b). (d)Filespecificationsareasfollows: 1.Thefileshallcontainrecordsdesignatedbythe categoriesbelowforallqualifiedvoterswho,regardless ofthevoter’scountyofresidenceoractiveorinactive registrationstatusatthebookclosingforthecorre- spondingelectionthatthefileisbeingcreatedfor: a.Votedaregularballotataprecinctlocation. b.Votedataprecinctlocationusingaprovisional ballotthatwassubsequentlycounted. c.Votedaregularballotduringtheearlyvoting period. d.Votedduringtheearlyvotingperiodusinga provisionalballotthatwassubsequentlycounted. e.Votedbyabsenteeballot. f.Attemptedtovotebyabsenteeballot,butthe ballotwasnotcounted. g.Attemptedtovotebyprovisionalballot,butthe ballotwasnotcountedinthatelection. 2.Eachfileshallbecreatedorconvertedintoatab- delimitedformat. 3.Filenamesshalladheretothefollowingcon- vention: a.Three-charactercountyidentifierasestablished bythedepartmentfollowedbyanunderscore. b.Followedbyfour-characterfiletypeidentifierof ‘VH03’followedbyanunderscore. c.FollowedbyFVRSelectionIDfollowedbyan underscore. d.FollowedbyDateCreatedfollowedbyanunder- score. e.DateformatisYYYYMMDD. f.FollowedbyTimeCreated-HHMMSS. g.Followedby“.txt”. 4.Eachrecordshallcontainthefollowingcolumns: RecordIdentifier,FVRSVoterIDNumber,FVRS ElectionIDNumber,VoteDate,VoteHistoryCode, Precinct,CongressionalDistrict,HouseDistrict,Senate District,CountyCommissionDistrict,andSchoolBoard District. (e)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallreconcile, beforesubmission,theaggregatetotalofballotscast ineachprecinctasreportedintheprecinct-levelelection resultstotheaggregatetotalnumberofvoterswithvoter historyfortheelectionforeachdistrict. (f)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallsubmitthe resultsofthedatareconciliationasdescribedin paragraph(e)tothedepartmentinanelectronicformat andgiveawrittenexplanationforanyprecinctswhere thereconciliationasdescribedinparagraph(e)results inadiscrepancybetweenthevoterhistoryandthe electionresults. (2)PRECINCT-LEVELELECTIONRESULTS.— (a)Within30daysaftercertificationbytheElections CanvassingCommissionofapresidentialpreference primaryelection,specialelection,primaryelection,or generalelection,thesupervisorsofelectionsshall collectandsubmittothedepartmentprecinct-level electionresultsfortheelectioninauniformelectronic formatspecifiedbyparagraph(c).Theprecinct-level electionresultsshallbecompiledseparatelyforthe primaryorspecialprimaryelectionthatprecededthe generalorspecialgeneralelection,respectively.The resultsshallspecificallyincludeforeachprecinctthe totalofallballotscastforeachcandidateornomineeto fillanational,state,county,ordistrictofficeorproposed constitutionalamendment,withsubtotalsforeach F.S.2014REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESCh.98 21 candidateandballottype,unlessfewerthan10voters votedaballottype.“Allballotscast”meansballotscast byvoterswhocastaballotwhetherataprecinct location,byabsenteeballotincludingoverseasabsen- teeballots,duringtheearlyvotingperiod,orby provisionalballot. (b)Thedepartmentshallmakesuchinformation availableonasearchable,sortable,anddownloadable databaseviaitswebsitethatalsoincludesthefilelayout andcodes.Thedatabaseshallbesearchableand sortablebycounty,precinct,andcandidate.The databaseshallbedownloadableinatab-delimited format.Thedatabaseshallbeavailablefordownload county-by-countyandalsoasastatewidefile.Such reportshallalsobemadeavailableuponrequest. (c)Thefilescontainingtheprecinct-levelelection resultsshallbecreatedinaccordancewiththeapplic- ablefilespecification: 1.Theprecinct-levelresultsfileshallbecreatedor convertedintoatab-delimitedtextfile. 2.Therowimmediatelybeforethefirstdatarecord shallcontainthecolumnnamesofthedataelements thatmakeupthedatarecords.Thereshallbeone headerrecordfollowedbymultipledatarecords. 3.Thedatarecordsshallincludethefollowing columns:CountyName,ElectionNumber,Election Date,UniquePrecinctIdentifier,PrecinctPollingLoca- tion,TotalRegisteredVoters,TotalRegisteredRepub- licans,TotalRegisteredDemocrats,TotalRegistered AllOtherParties,ContestName,Candidate/Retention/ IssueName,CandidateFloridaVoterRegistration SystemIDNumber,DivisionofElectionsUnique CandidateIdentifyingNumber,CandidateParty,Dis- trict,UndervoteTotal,OvervoteTotal,Write-inTotal, andVoteTotal. (3)PRECINCT-LEVELBOOKCLOSINGSTATIS- TICS.—Afterthedateofbookclosingbutbeforethe dateofanelectionasdefinedins.97.021tofilla national,state,county,ordistrictoffice,ortovoteona proposedconstitutionalamendment,thedepartment shallcompilethefollowingprecinct-levelstatisticaldata foreachcounty: (a)Precinctnumbers. (b)Totalnumberofactiveregisteredvotersbyparty foreachprecinct. (4)REPORTSPUBLICLYAVAILABLE.—Thede- partmentshallalsomakepubliclyavailablethereports andresultsrequiredinsubsections(1)-(3). (5)RULEMAKING.—Thedepartmentshalladopt rulesandprescribeformstocarryoutthepurposesof thissection. History.—s.25,ch.2005-278;s.8,ch.2008-95;s.3,ch.2010-167;s.11,ch. 2011-40. 98.212Departmentandsupervisorstofurnish statisticalandotherinformation.— (1)(a)Uponwrittenrequest,thedepartmentandany supervisoroftherespectivecountiesshall,aspromptly aspossible,furnishtorecognizedpublicorprivate universitiesandseniorcollegeswithinthestate,tostate orcountygovernmentalagencies,andtorecognized politicalpartycommitteesstatisticalinformationforthe purposeofanalyzingelectionreturnsandresults. (b)Thedepartmentandanysupervisormayrequire reimbursementforanypartoralloftheactualexpenses ofsupplyinganyinformationrequestedunderpara- graph(a).Forthepurposesofthissubsection,the departmentandsupervisorsmayusetheservicesof anyresearchandstatisticalpersonnelthatmaybe supplied. (c)Listsofnamessubmittedtothedepartmentand anysupervisoroftherespectivecountiesforindication ofregistrationornonregistrationorofpartyaffiliation shallbeprocessedatanytimeatcost,exceptthatinno caseshallthechargeexceed10centsforeachnameon whichtheinformationisfurnished. (2)Thesupervisorsshallprovideinformationas requestedbythedepartmentforprogramevaluation andreportingtotheElectionAssistanceCommission pursuanttofederallaw. History.—s.2,ch.57-810;s.5,ch.77-175;s.26,ch.79-400;s.34,ch.94-224; s.40,ch.97-13;s.11,ch.2003-415;s.26,ch.2005-278. 98.255Votereducationprograms.— (1)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptrules prescribingminimumstandardsfornonpartisanvoter education.Thestandardsshall,ataminimum,address: (a)Voterregistration; (b)Ballotingprocedures,absenteeandpolling place; (c)Voterrightsandresponsibilities; (d)Distributionofsampleballots;and (e)Publicserviceannouncements. (2)Eachcountysupervisorshallimplementthe minimumvotereducationstandards,andshallconduct additionalnonpartisaneducationeffortsasnecessaryto ensurethatvotershaveaworkingknowledgeofthe votingprocess. (3)ByDecember15ofeachgeneralelectionyear, eachsupervisorofelectionsshallreporttotheDepart- mentofStateadetaileddescriptionofthevoter educationprogramsimplementedandanyotherinfor- mationthatmaybeusefulinevaluatingtheeffective- nessofvotereducationefforts.Thedepartmentshall reexaminetherulesadoptedpursuanttosubsection(1) andusethefindingsinthesereportsasabasisfor modifyingtherulestoincorporatesuccessfulvoter educationprogramsandtechniques,asnecessary. History.—s.9,ch.80-292;s.1,ch.83-16;s.530,ch.95-147;s.59,ch.2001-40; s.35,ch.2010-102. 98.461Registrationapplication,precinctregis- ter;contents.— (1)Aregistrationapplication,approvedbythe DepartmentofState,containingtheinformationre- quiredins.97.052shallberetainedbythesupervisorof electionsofthecountyoftheapplicant’sregistration. However,theregistrationapplicationmaybemicro- filmedandsuchmicrofilmsubstitutedfortheoriginal registrationapplication;or,whenvoterregistration information,includingthevoter’ssignature,ismain- taineddigitallyoronelectronic,magnetic,oroptic media,suchstoredinformationmaybesubstitutedfor theoriginalregistrationapplication.Suchmicrofilmsor storedinformationshallberetainedinthecustodyofthe supervisorofelectionsofthecountyoftheapplicant’s registration.Intheeventtheoriginalregistration Ch.98REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESF.S.2014 22 applicationsaremicrofilmedormaintaineddigitallyoron electronicorothermedia,suchoriginalsmaybe destroyedinaccordancewiththescheduleapproved bytheBureauofArchivesandRecordsManagementof theDivisionofLibraryandInformationServicesofthe DepartmentofState. (2)Acomputerprintoutorelectronicdatabaseshall beusedatthepollsasaprecinctregister.Theprecinct registershallcontainthedateoftheelection,the precinctnumber,andthefollowinginformationconcern- ingeachregisteredelector:lastname,firstname, middlenameorinitial,andsuffix;partyaffiliation; residenceaddress;registrationnumber;dateofbirth; sex,ifprovided;race,ifprovided;whetherthevoter needsassistanceinvoting;andsuchotheradditional informationastoreadilyidentifytheelector.The precinctregistershallalsocontainaspaceforthe elector’ssignatureandaspacefortheinitialsofthe witnessingclerkorinspectororanelectronicdevice maybeprovidedforthispurpose. History.—s.1,ch.77-267;s.1,ch.86-200;s.6,ch.90-315;s.36,ch.94-224;s. 30,ch.97-13;s.9,ch.98-129;s.12,ch.2003-415;s.27,ch.2005-278. F.S.2014REGISTRATIONOFFICE,OFFICERS,ANDPROCEDURESCh.98 23 CHAPTER99 CANDIDATES 99.012 Restrictionsonindividualsqualifyingfor publicoffice. 99.021Formofcandidateoath. 99.061 Methodofqualifyingfornominationor electiontofederal,state,county,or districtoffice. 99.0615Write-incandidateresidencyrequirements. 99.063CandidatesforGovernorandLieutenant Governor. 99.081UnitedStatesSenatorselectedingeneral election. 99.091RepresentativestoCongress. 99.092Qualifyingfeeofcandidate;notificationof DepartmentofState. 99.093 Municipalcandidates;electionassess- ment. 99.095Petitionprocessinlieuofaqualifyingfee andpartyassessment. 99.0955Candidateswithnopartyaffiliation;name ongeneralelectionballot. 99.096Minorpoliticalpartycandidates;nameson ballot. 99.09651Signaturerequirementsforballotpositionin yearofapportionment. 99.097Verificationofsignaturesonpetitions. 99.103DepartmentofStatetoremitpartoffiling feesandpartyassessmentsofcandi- datestostateexecutivecommittee. 99.121DepartmentofStatetocertifynominations tosupervisorsofelections. 99.012Restrictionsonindividualsqualifyingfor publicoffice.— (1)Asusedinthissection: (a)“Officer”meansaperson,whetherelectedor appointed,whohastheauthoritytoexercisethe sovereignpowerofthestatepertainingtoanoffice recognizedundertheStateConstitutionorlawsofthe state.Withrespecttoamunicipality,theterm“officer” meansaperson,whetherelectedorappointed,whohas theauthoritytoexercisemunicipalpowerasprovidedby theStateConstitution,statelaws,ormunicipalcharter. (b)“Subordinateofficer”meansapersonwhohas beendelegatedtheauthoritytoexercisethesovereign powerofthestatebyanofficer.Withrespecttoa municipality,subordinateofficermeansapersonwho hasbeendelegatedtheauthoritytoexercisemunicipal powerbyanofficer. (2)Nopersonmayqualifyasacandidateformore thanonepublicoffice,whetherfederal,state,district, county,ormunicipal,ifthetermsoranypartthereofrun concurrentlywitheachother. (3)(a)Noofficermayqualifyasacandidatefor anotherstate,district,county,ormunicipalpublicoffice ifthetermsoranypartthereofrunconcurrentlywith eachotherwithoutresigningfromtheofficeheorshe presentlyholds. (b)Theresignationisirrevocable. (c)Thewrittenresignationmustbesubmittedat least10dayspriortothefirstdayofqualifyingforthe officeheorsheintendstoseek. (d)Theresignationmustbeeffectivenolaterthan theearlierofthefollowingdates: 1.Thedatetheofficerwouldtakeoffice,ifelected; or 2.Thedatetheofficer’ssuccessorisrequiredto takeoffice. (e)1.Anelecteddistrict,county,ormunicipalofficer mustsubmithisorherresignationtotheofficerbefore whomheorshequalifiedfortheofficeheorsheholds, withacopytotheGovernorandtheDepartmentof State. 2.Anappointeddistrict,county,ormunicipalofficer mustsubmithisorherresignationtotheofficeror authoritywhichappointedhimorhertotheofficeheor sheholds,withacopytotheGovernorandthe DepartmentofState. 3.Allotherofficersmustsubmittheirresignations totheGovernorwithacopytotheDepartmentofState. (f)1.Withregardtoanelectiveoffice,theresignation createsavacancyinofficetobefilledbyelection. Personsmayqualifyascandidatesfornominationand electionasifthepublicofficer’stermwereotherwise scheduledtoexpire. 2.Withregardtoanelectivechartercountyoffice orelectivemunicipaloffice,thevacancycreatedbythe officer’sresignationmaybefilledforthatportionofthe officer’sunexpiredterminamannerprovidedbythe respectivecharter.Theofficeisdeemedvacantupon theeffectivedateoftheresignationsubmittedbythe officialinhisorherletterofresignation. (g)Anyofficerwhosubmitshisorherresignation, effectiveimmediatelyoreffectiveonadatepriortothe dateofhisorherqualifyingforoffice,maythenqualify forofficeasanonofficeholder,andtheprovisionsofthis subsectiondonotapply. (4)Apersonwhoisasubordinateofficer,deputy sheriff,orpoliceofficermustresigneffectiveupon qualifyingpursuanttothischapterifthepersonis seekingtoqualifyforapublicofficethatiscurrently heldbyanofficerwhohasauthoritytoappoint,employ, promote,orotherwisesupervisethatpersonandwho hasqualifiedasacandidateforreelectiontothatoffice. (5)Ifanorderofacourtthathasbecomefinal determinesthatapersondidnotcomplywiththis section,thepersonshallnotbequalifiedasacandidate forelectionandhisorhernamemaynotappearonthe ballot. (6)Thissectiondoesnotapplyto: (a)Politicalpartyoffices. (b)Personsservingwithoutsalaryasmembersof anappointiveboardorauthority. (7)Nothingcontainedinsubsection(3)relatesto personsholdinganyfederalofficeorseekingtheoffice ofPresidentorVicePresident. History.—s.1,ch.63-269;s.2,ch.65-378;s.1,ch.70-80;s.10,ch.71-373;s. 1,ch.74-76;s.3,ch.75-196;s.1,ch.79-391;s.47,ch.81-259;s.1,ch.83-15;s. Ch.99CANDIDATESF.S.2014 24 28,ch.84-302;s.31,ch.91-107;s.534,ch.95-147;s.1,ch.99-146;s.1,ch. 2000-274;s.14,ch.2007-30;s.14,ch.2008-4;s.9,ch.2008-95;s.12,ch.2011-40. 99.021Formofcandidateoath.— (1)(a)1.Eachcandidate,whetherapartycandidate, acandidatewithnopartyaffiliation,orawrite-in candidate,inordertoqualifyfornominationorelection toanyofficeotherthanajudicialofficeasdefinedin chapter105orafederaloffice,shalltakeandsubscribe toanoathoraffirmationinwriting.Acopyoftheoathor affirmationshallbemadeavailabletothecandidateby theofficerbeforewhomsuchcandidateseekstoqualify andshallbesubstantiallyinthefollowingform: StateofFlorida Countyof__ Beforeme,anofficerauthorizedtoadministeroaths, personallyappeared (pleaseprintnameasyouwishittoappearonthe ballot),tomewellknown,who,beingsworn,saysthathe orsheisacandidatefortheofficeof __;thatheorshe isaqualifiedelectorof __County,Florida;thatheor sheisqualifiedundertheConstitutionandthelawsof Floridatoholdtheofficetowhichheorshedesirestobe nominatedorelected;thatheorshehasqualifiedforno otherpublicofficeinthestate,thetermofwhichofficeor anypartthereofrunsconcurrentwiththatoftheofficehe orsheseeks;thatheorshehasresignedfromanyoffice fromwhichheorsheisrequiredtoresignpursuanttos. 99.012,FloridaStatutes;andthatheorshewillsupport theConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesandtheConstitu- tionoftheStateofFlorida. (Signatureofcandidate) (Address) Sworntoandsubscribedbeforemethis __dayof __,(year),at __County,Florida. (Signatureandtitleofofficeradministeringoath) 2.Eachcandidateforfederaloffice,whethera partycandidate,acandidatewithnopartyaffiliation,ora write-incandidate,inordertoqualifyfornominationor electiontoofficeshalltakeandsubscribetoanoathor affirmationinwriting.Acopyoftheoathoraffirmation shallbemadeavailabletothecandidatebytheofficer beforewhomsuchcandidateseekstoqualifyandshall besubstantiallyinthefollowingform: StateofFlorida Countyof __ Beforeme,anofficerauthorizedtoadministeroaths, personallyappeared (pleaseprintnameasyouwishittoappearonthe ballot),tomewellknown,who,beingsworn,saysthathe orsheisacandidatefortheofficeof __;thatheorshe isqualifiedundertheConstitutionandlawsoftheUnited Statestoholdtheofficetowhichheorshedesirestobe nominatedorelected;thatheorshehasqualifiedforno otherpublicofficeinthestate,thetermofwhichofficeor anypartthereofrunsconcurrentwiththatoftheofficehe orsheseeks;andthatheorshewillsupportthe ConstitutionoftheUnitedStates. (Signatureofcandidate) (Address) Sworntoandsubscribedbeforemethis __dayof __,(year),at __County,Florida. (Signatureandtitleofofficeradministeringoath) (b)Inaddition,anypersonseekingtoqualifyfor nominationasacandidateofanypoliticalpartyshall,at thetimeofsubscribingtotheoathoraffirmation,statein writing: 1.Thepartyofwhichthepersonisamember. 2.Thatthepersonhasnotbeenaregistered memberofanyotherpoliticalpartyfor365daysbefore thebeginningofqualifyingprecedingthegeneral electionforwhichthepersonseekstoqualify. 3.Thatthepersonhaspaidtheassessmentlevied againsthimorher,ifany,asacandidateforsaidoffice bytheexecutivecommitteeofthepartyofwhichheor sheisamember. (c)Theofficerbeforewhomsuchpersonqualifies shallcertifythenameofsuchpersontothesupervisorof electionsineachcountyaffectedbysuchcandidacyso thatthenameofsuchpersonmaybeprintedonthe ballot.Eachpersonseekingelectionasawrite-in candidateshallsubscribetotheoathprescribedin thissectioninordertobeentitledtohavewrite-inballots castforhimorhercounted. (2)Theprovisionsofsubsection(1)relatingtothe oathrequiredofcandidates,andtheformofoath prescribed,shallapplywithequalforceandeffectto, andshallbetheoathrequiredof,acandidatefor electiontoapoliticalpartyexecutivecommitteeoffice, asprovidedbylaw.Therequirementssetforthinthis sectionshallalsoapplytoanypersonfillingavacancy onapoliticalpartyexecutivecommittee. (3)Thissectiondoesnotapplytoapersonwho seekstoqualifyforelectionpursuanttoss.103.021and 103.101. History.—ss.22,23,ch.6469,1913;RGS326,327;CGL383,384;s.3,ch. 19663,1939;s.3,ch.26870,1951;s.10,ch.28156,1953;s.1,ch.57-742;s.1,ch. 61-128;s.2,ch.63-269;s.1,ch.63-66;s.1,ch.65-376;s.1,ch.67-149;s.2,ch. 70-269;s.19,ch.71-355;s.6,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.79-365;s.27,ch.79-400;s.2, ch.81-105;s.3,ch.86-134;s.535,ch.95-147;s.7,ch.99-6;s.8,ch.99-318;s.15, ch.2007-30;s.10,ch.2008-95;s.13,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formerss.102.29,102.30. 99.061Methodofqualifyingfornominationor electiontofederal,state,county,ordistrictoffice. (1)Theprovisionsofanyspecialacttothecontrary notwithstanding,eachpersonseekingtoqualifyfor nominationorelectiontoafederal,state,ormulticounty districtoffice,otherthanelectiontoajudicialofficeas definedinchapter105ortheofficeofschoolboard member,shallfilehisorherqualificationpaperswith, andpaythequalifyingfee,whichshallconsistofthe filingfeeandelectionassessment,andpartyassess- ment,ifanyhasbeenlevied,to,theDepartmentof State,orqualifybythepetitionprocesspursuanttos. 99.095withtheDepartmentofState,atanytimeafter noonofthe1stdayforqualifying,whichshallbeas follows:the120thdaypriortotheprimaryelection,but notlaterthannoonofthe116thdaypriortothedateof theprimaryelection,forpersonsseekingtoqualifyfor nominationorelectiontofederalofficeortotheofficeof thestateattorneyorthepublicdefender;andnoonof the71stdaypriortotheprimaryelection,butnotlater thannoonofthe67thdaypriortothedateoftheprimary election,forpersonsseekingtoqualifyfornominationor electiontoastateormulticountydistrictoffice,other F.S.2014CANDIDATESCh.99 25 thantheofficeofthestateattorneyorthepublic defender. (2)Theprovisionsofanyspecialacttothecontrary notwithstanding,eachpersonseekingtoqualifyfor nominationorelectiontoacountyoffice,ordistrictoffice notcoveredbysubsection(1),shallfilehisorher qualificationpaperswith,andpaythequalifyingfee, whichshallconsistofthefilingfeeandelection assessment,andpartyassessment,ifanyhasbeen levied,to,thesupervisorofelectionsofthecounty,or shallqualifybythepetitionprocesspursuanttos. 99.095withthesupervisorofelections,atanytimeafter noonofthe1stdayforqualifying,whichshallbethe71st daypriortotheprimaryelection,butnotlaterthannoon ofthe67thdaypriortothedateoftheprimaryelection. Within30daysaftertheclosingofqualifyingtime,the supervisorofelectionsshallremittothesecretaryofthe stateexecutivecommitteeofthepoliticalpartytowhich thecandidatebelongstheamountofthefilingfee,two- thirdsofwhichshallbeusedtopromotethecandidacy ofcandidatesforcountyofficesandthecandidacyof membersoftheLegislature. (3)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofanyspecialact tothecontrary,eachpersonseekingtoqualifyfor electiontoaspecialdistrictofficeshallqualifybetween noonofthe71stdaypriortotheprimaryelectionand noonofthe67thdaypriortothedateoftheprimary election.Candidatesforsingle-countyspecialdistricts shallqualifywiththesupervisorofelectionsinthe countyinwhichthedistrictislocated.Ifthedistrictisa multicountydistrict,candidatesshallqualifywiththe DepartmentofState.Allspecialdistrictcandidatesshall qualifybypayingafilingfeeof$25orqualifybythe petitionprocesspursuanttos.99.095.Notwithstanding s.106.021,acandidatewhodoesnotcollectcontribu- tionsandwhoseonlyexpenseisthefilingfeeor signatureverificationfeeisnotrequiredtoappointa campaigntreasurerordesignateaprimarycampaign depository. (4)(a)Eachpersonseekingtoqualifyforelectionto officeasawrite-incandidateshallfilehisorher qualificationpaperswiththerespectivequalifyingofficer atanytimeafternoonofthe1stdayforqualifying,but notlaterthannoonofthelastdayofthequalifyingperiod fortheofficesought. (b)Anypersonwhoisseekingelectionasawrite-in candidateshallnotberequiredtopayafilingfee, electionassessment,orpartyassessment.Awrite-in candidateisnotentitledtohavehisorhernameprinted onanyballot;however,spaceforthewrite-incandida- te’snametobewritteninmustbeprovidedonthe generalelectionballot.Apersonmaynotqualifyasa write-incandidateifthepersonhasalsootherwise qualifiedfornominationorelectiontosuchoffice. (5)Atthetimeofqualifyingforoffice,eachcandi- dateforaconstitutionalofficeshallfileafullandpublic disclosureoffinancialinterestspursuanttos.8,Art.IIof theStateConstitution,whichmustbeverifiedunder oathoraffirmationpursuanttos.92.525(1)(a),anda candidateforanyotheroffice,includinglocalelective office,shallfileastatementoffinancialinterests pursuanttos.112.3145. (6)TheDepartmentofStateshallcertifytothe supervisorofelections,within7daysaftertheclosing dateforqualifying,thenamesofalldulyqualified candidatesfornominationorelectionwhohavequalified withtheDepartmentofState. (7)(a)Inorderforacandidatetobequalified,the followingitemsmustbereceivedbythefilingofficerby theendofthequalifyingperiod: 1.Aproperlyexecutedcheckdrawnuponthe candidate’scampaignaccountpayabletotheperson orentityasprescribedbythefilingofficerinanamount notlessthanthefeerequiredbys.99.092,unlessthe candidateobtainedtherequirednumberofsignatures onpetitionspursuanttos.99.095.Thefilingfeefora specialdistrictcandidateisnotrequiredtobedrawn uponthecandidate’scampaignaccount.Ifacandida- te’scheckisreturnedbythebankforanyreason,the filingofficershallimmediatelynotifythecandidateand thecandidateshallhaveuntiltheendofqualifyingtopay thefeewithacashier’scheckpurchasedfromfundsof thecampaignaccount.Failuretopaythefeeas providedinthissubparagraphshalldisqualifythe candidate. 2.Thecandidate’soathrequiredbys.99.021, whichmustcontainthenameofthecandidateasitisto appearontheballot;theofficesought,includingthe districtorgroupnumberifapplicable;andthesignature ofthecandidate,whichmustbeverifiedunderoathor affirmationpursuanttos.92.525(1)(a). 3.Iftheofficesoughtispartisan,thewritten statementofpoliticalpartyaffiliationrequiredbys. 99.021(1)(b). 4.Thecompletedformfortheappointmentof campaigntreasureranddesignationofcampaignde- pository,asrequiredbys.106.021. 5.Thefullandpublicdisclosureorstatementof financialinterestsrequiredbysubsection(5).Apublic officerwhohasfiledthefullandpublicdisclosureor statementoffinancialinterestswiththeCommissionon Ethicsorthesupervisorofelectionspriortoqualifying forofficemayfileacopyofthatdisclosureatthetimeof qualifying. (b)Ifthefilingofficerreceivesqualifyingpapers duringthequalifyingperiodprescribedinthissection whichdonotincludeallitemsasrequiredbyparagraph (a)priortothelastdayofqualifying,thefilingofficer shallmakeareasonableefforttonotifythecandidateof themissingorincompleteitemsandshallinformthe candidatethatallrequireditemsmustbereceivedby thecloseofqualifying.Acandidate’snameasitisto appearontheballotmaynotbechangedaftertheendof qualifying. (c)Thefilingofficerperformsaministerialfunction inreviewingqualifyingpapers.Indeterminingwhethera candidateisqualified,thefilingofficershallreviewthe qualifyingpaperstodeterminewhetherallitemsre- quiredbyparagraph(a)havebeenproperlyfiledand whethereachitemiscompleteonitsface,including whetheritemsthatmustbeverifiedhavebeenproperly verifiedpursuanttos.92.525(1)(a).Thefilingofficer maynotdeterminewhetherthecontentsofthequalify- ingpapersareaccurate. Ch.99CANDIDATESF.S.2014 26 (8)Notwithstandingthequalifyingperiodprescribed inthissection,aqualifyingofficemayacceptandhold qualifyingpaperssubmittednotearlierthan14days priortothebeginningofthequalifyingperiod,tobe processedandfiledduringthequalifyingperiod. (9)Notwithstandingthequalifyingperiodprescribed bythissection,ineachyearinwhichtheLegislature apportionsthestate,thequalifyingperiodforpersons seekingtoqualifyfornominationorelectiontofederal officeshallbebetweennoonofthe71stdaypriortothe primaryelection,butnotlaterthannoonofthe67thday priortotheprimaryelection. (10)TheDepartmentofStatemayprescribebyrule requirementsforfilingpaperstoqualifyasacandidate underthissection. (11)Thedecisionofthefilingofficerconcerning whetheracandidateisqualifiedisexemptfromthe provisionsofchapter120. History.—ss.25,26,ch.6469,1913;RGS329,330;CGL386,387;ss.4,5,ch. 13761,1929;s.1,ch.16990,1935;CGL1936Supp.386;ss.1,chs.19007,19008, 19009,1939;CGL1940Supp.4769(3);s.1,ch.20619,1941;s.1,ch.21851,1943; s.1,ch.23006,1945;s.1,ch.24163,1947;s.3,ch.26870,1951;s.11,ch.28156, 1953;s.4,ch.29936,1955;s.10,ch.57-1;s.1,ch.59-84;s.1,ch.61-373ands.4, ch.61-530;s.1,ch.63-502;s.7,ch.65-378;s.2,ch.67-531;ss.10,35,ch.69-106; s.5,ch.69-281;s.1,ch.69-300;s.1,ch.70-42;s.1,ch.70-93;s.1,ch.70-439;s.6, ch.77-175;s.1,ch.78-188;s.3,ch.81-105;s.2,ch.83-15;s.2,ch.83-25;s.1,ch. 83-251;s.29,ch.84-302;s.1,ch.86-7;s.6,ch.89-338;s.8,ch.90-315;s.32,ch. 91-107;s.536,ch.95-147;s.1,ch.95-156;s.9,ch.99-318;s.9,ch.99-326;s.3, ch.2001-75;s.11,ch.2005-277;s.51,ch.2005-278;s.7,ch.2005-286;s.16,ch. 2007-30;s.14,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formerss.102.32,102.33,102.351,102.36,102.66,102.69. 99.0615Write-incandidateresidencyrequire- ments.—Atthetimeofqualification,allwrite-incandi- datesmustresidewithinthedistrictrepresentedbythe officesought. History.—s.56,ch.2007-30. 99.063CandidatesforGovernorandLieutenant Governor.— (1)Nolaterthan5p.m.ofthe9thdayfollowingthe primaryelection,eachcandidateforGovernorshall designateaLieutenantGovernorasarunningmate. Suchdesignationmustbemadeinwritingtothe DepartmentofState. (2)Nolaterthan5p.m.ofthe9thdayfollowingthe primaryelection,eachdesignatedcandidateforLieu- tenantGovernorshallfilewiththeDepartmentofState: (a)Thecandidate’soathrequiredbys.99.021, whichmustcontainthenameofthecandidateasitisto appearontheballot;theofficesought;andthesignature ofthecandidate,whichmustbeverifiedunderoathor affirmationpursuanttos.92.525(1)(a). (b)Iftheofficesoughtispartisan,thewritten statementofpoliticalpartyaffiliationrequiredbys. 99.021(1)(b). (c)Thefullandpublicdisclosureoffinancialinter- estspursuanttos.8,Art.IIoftheStateConstitution.A publicofficerwhohasfiledthefullandpublicdisclosure withtheCommissiononEthicspriortoqualifyingfor officemayfileacopyofthatdisclosureatthetimeof qualifying. (3)AdesignatedcandidateforLieutenantGovernor isnotrequiredtopayaseparatequalifyingfeeorobtain signaturesonpetitions.Ballotpositionobtainedbythe candidateforGovernorentitlesthedesignatedcandi- dateforLieutenantGovernor,uponreceiptbythe DepartmentofStateofthequalifyingpapersrequired bysubsection(2),tohavehisorhernameplacedonthe ballotforthejointcandidacy. (4)Inordertohavethenameofthecandidatefor LieutenantGovernorprintedontheprimaryelection ballot,acandidateforGovernorparticipatinginthe primarymustdesignatethecandidateforLieutenant Governor,andthedesignatedcandidatemustqualifyno laterthantheendofthequalifyingperiodspecifiedins. 99.061.IfthecandidateforLieutenantGovernorhasnot beendesignatedandhasnotqualifiedbytheendofthe qualifyingperiodspecifiedins.99.061,thephrase“Not YetDesignated”mustbeincludedinlieuofthe candidate’snameontheprimaryelectionballot. (5)FailureoftheLieutenantGovernorcandidateto bedesignatedandqualifiedbythetimespecifiedin subsection(2)shallresultinforfeitureofballotposition forthecandidateforGovernorforthegeneralelection. History.—s.1,ch.99-140;s.45,ch.2001-40;s.12,ch.2005-277;s.8,ch. 2005-286;s.15,ch.2011-40. 99.081UnitedStatesSenatorselectedingen- eralelection.—UnitedStatesSenatorsfromFlorida shallbeelectedatthegeneralelectionheldpreceding theexpirationofthepresenttermofoffice,andsuch electionshallconformasnearlyaspracticabletothe methodsprovidedfortheelectionofstateofficers. History.—s.3,ch.26870,1951;s.6,ch.77-175;s.7,ch.89-338. Note.—Formers.106.01. 99.091RepresentativestoCongress.— (1)ARepresentativetoCongressshallbeelectedin andforeachcongressionaldistrictateachgeneral election. (2)WhenFloridaisentitledtoadditionalrepresen- tativesaccordingtothelastcensus,representatives shallbeelectedfromthestateatlargeandatlarge thereafteruntilthestateisredistrictedbytheLegisla- ture. History.—ss.2,3,ch.3879,1889;RS157;s.4,ch.4328,1895;s.3,ch.4537, 1897;GS174;RGS218;CGL253;s.2,ch.25383,1949;s.3,ch.26870,1951;s.6, ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.98.07. 99.092Qualifyingfeeofcandidate;notification ofDepartmentofState.— (1)Eachpersonseekingtoqualifyfornominationor electiontoanyoffice,exceptapersonseekingtoqualify bythepetitionprocesspursuanttos.99.095andexcept apersonseekingtoqualifyasawrite-incandidate,shall payaqualifyingfee,whichshallconsistofafilingfee andelectionassessment,totheofficerwithwhomthe personqualifies,andanypartyassessmentlevied,and shallattachtheoriginalorsignedduplicateofthereceipt forhisorherpartyassessmentorpaythesame,in accordancewiththeprovisionsofs.103.121,atthetime offilinghisorherotherqualifyingpapers.Theamountof thefilingfeeis3percentoftheannualsalaryofthe office.Theamountoftheelectionassessmentis1 percentoftheannualsalaryoftheofficesought.The electionassessmentshallbetransferredtotheElec- tionsCommissionTrustFund.Theamountoftheparty assessmentis2percentoftheannualsalary.The annualsalaryoftheofficeforpurposesofcomputingthe filingfee,electionassessment,andpartyassessment F.S.2014CANDIDATESCh.99 27 shallbecomputedbymultiplying12timesthemonthly salary,excludinganyspecialqualificationpay,author- izedforsuchofficeasofJuly1immediatelypreceding thefirstdayofqualifying.Noqualifyingfeeshallbe returnedtothecandidateunlessthecandidatewith- drawshisorhercandidacybeforethelastdateto qualify.Ifacandidatediespriortoanelectionandhas notwithdrawnhisorhercandidacybeforethelastdate toqualify,thecandidate’squalifyingfeeshallbe returnedtohisorherdesignatedbeneficiary,and,if thefilingfeeoranyportionthereofhasbeentransferred tothepoliticalpartyofthecandidate,theSecretaryof Stateshalldirectthepartytoreturnthatportiontothe designatedbeneficiaryofthecandidate. (2)Thesupervisorofelectionsshall,immediately afterthelastdayforqualifying,submittotheDepart- mentofStatealistcontainingthenames,party affiliations,andaddressesofallcandidatesandthe officesforwhichtheyqualified. History.—s.24,ch.6469,1913;RGS328;CGL385;s.3,ch.26870,1951;s. 12,ch.29934,1955;s.4,ch.65-378;s.1,ch.67-531;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.6, ch.69-281;s.1,ch.74-119;s.1,ch.75-123;s.1,ch.75-247;s.6,ch.77-175;s.28, ch.79-400;s.4,ch.81-105;s.1,ch.83-242;s.8,ch.89-338;s.1,ch.91-107;s. 537,ch.95-147;s.11,ch.97-13;s.2,ch.99-140;s.10,ch.99-318;s.13,ch. 2005-277;s.2,ch.2010-16;s.16,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formerss.102.31,99.031. 99.093Municipalcandidates;electionassess- ment.— (1)Eachpersonseekingtoqualifyfornominationor electiontoamunicipalofficeshallpay,atthetimeof qualifyingforoffice,anelectionassessment.The electionassessmentshallbeanamountequalto1 percentoftheannualsalaryoftheofficesought.Within 30daysafterthecloseofqualifying,thequalifying officershallforwardallassessmentscollectedpursuant tothissectiontotheFloridaElectionsCommissionfor depositintheElectionsCommissionTrustFund. (2)Anypersonseekingtoqualifyfornominationor electiontoamunicipalofficewhoisunabletopaythe electionassessmentwithoutimposinganundueburden onpersonalresourcesoronresourcesotherwise availabletohimorhershall,uponwrittencertification ofsuchinabilitygivenunderoathtothequalifying officer,beexemptfrompayingtheelectionassessment. History.—s.9,ch.89-338;s.2,ch.91-107;s.538,ch.95-147;s.12,ch.97-13; s.3,ch.2010-16;s.17,ch.2011-40. 99.095Petitionprocessinlieuofaqualifying feeandpartyassessment.— (1)Apersonwhoseekstoqualifyasacandidatefor anyofficeandwhomeetsthepetitionrequirementsof thissectionisnotrequiredtopaythequalifyingfeeor partyassessmentrequiredbythischapter. (2)(a)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(b),acandi- datemustobtainthenumberofsignaturesofvotersin thegeographicalarearepresentedbytheofficesought equaltoatleast1percentofthetotalnumberof registeredvotersofthatgeographicalarea,asshownby thecompilationbythedepartmentfortheimmediately precedinggeneralelection.Signaturesmaynotbe obtaineduntilthecandidatehasfiledtheappointment ofcampaigntreasureranddesignationofcampaign depositorypursuanttos.106.021andarevalidonlyfor thequalifyingperiodimmediatelyfollowingsuchfilings. (b)Acandidateforaspecialdistrictofficeshall obtain25signaturesofvotersinthegeographicalarea representedbytheofficesought. (c)Theformatofthepetitionshallbeprescribedby thedivisionandshallbeusedbycandidatesto reproducepetitionsforcirculation.Ifthecandidateis runningforanofficethatrequiresagroupordistrict designation,thepetitionmustindicatethatdesignation and,ifitdoesnot,thesignaturesarenotvalid.A separatepetitionisrequiredforeachcandidate. (d)Inayearofapportionment,anycandidatefor countyordistrictofficeseekingballotpositionbythe petitionprocessmayobtaintherequirednumberof signaturesfromanyregisteredvoterintherespective county,regardlessofdistrictboundaries.Thecandidate shallobtainatleastthenumberofsignaturesequalto1 percentofthetotalnumberofregisteredvoters,as shownbyacompilationbythedepartmentforthe immediatelyprecedinggeneralelection,dividedbythe totalnumberofdistrictsoftheofficeinvolved. (3)Eachpetitionmustbesubmittedbeforenoonof the28thdayprecedingthefirstdayofthequalifying periodfortheofficesoughttothesupervisorofelections ofthecountyinwhichsuchpetitionwascirculated.Each supervisorshallcheckthesignaturesonthepetitionsto verifytheirstatusasvotersinthecounty,district,or othergeographicalarearepresentedbytheoffice sought.Nolaterthanthe7thdaybeforethefirstday ofthequalifyingperiod,thesupervisorshallcertifythe numberofvalidsignatures. (4)(a)Certificationsforcandidatesforfederal,state, multicountydistrict,ormulticountyspecialdistrictoffice shallbesubmittedtothedivisionnolaterthanthe7th daybeforethefirstdayofthequalifyingperiodforthe officesought.Thedivisionshalldeterminewhetherthe requirednumberofsignatureshasbeenobtainedand shallnotifythecandidate. (b)Forcandidatesforcounty,district,orspecial districtofficenotcoveredbyparagraph(a),thesuper- visorshalldeterminewhethertherequirednumberof signatureshasbeenobtainedandshallnotifythe candidate. (5)Iftherequirednumberofsignatureshasbeen obtained,thecandidateiseligibletoqualifypursuantto s.99.061. History.—s.2,ch.74-119;s.6,ch.77-175;s.29,ch.79-400;s.10,ch.89-338; s.9,ch.90-315;s.539,ch.95-147;s.3,ch.99-140;s.1,ch.99-318;s.14,ch. 2005-277;s.9,ch.2005-286;s.17,ch.2007-30;s.11,ch.2008-95;s.18,ch. 2011-40. 99.0955Candidateswithnopartyaffiliation; nameongeneralelectionballot.— (1)Eachpersonseekingtoqualifyforelectionasa candidatewithnopartyaffiliationshallfilehisorher qualifyingpapersandpaythequalifyingfeeorqualifyby thepetitionprocesspursuanttos.99.095withthe officerandduringthetimesandunderthecircum- stancesprescribedins.99.061.Uponqualifying,the candidateisentitledtohavehisorhernameplacedon thegeneralelectionballot. (2)Thequalifyingfeeforcandidateswithnoparty affiliationshallconsistofafilingfeeandanelection assessmentasprescribedins.99.092.Filingfeespaid totheDepartmentofStateshallbedepositedintothe Ch.99CANDIDATESF.S.2014 28 GeneralRevenueFundofthestate.Filingfeespaidto thesupervisorofelectionsshallbedepositedintothe generalrevenuefundofthecounty. History.—s.6,ch.70-269;s.1,ch.70-439;s.3,ch.74-119;s.7,ch.77-175;s. 2,ch.78-188;s.11,ch.89-338;s.10,ch.90-315;s.540,ch.95-147;s.13,ch. 95-280;s.4,ch.99-140;s.2,ch.99-318;s.15,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.99.152. 99.096Minorpoliticalpartycandidates;names onballot.—Eachpersonseekingtoqualifyforelection asacandidateofaminorpoliticalpartyshallfilehisor herqualifyingpaperswith,andpaythequalifyingfee and,ifonehasbeenlevied,thepartyassessment,or qualifybythepetitionprocesspursuanttos.99.095, withtheofficerandatthetimesandunderthe circumstancesprovidedins.99.061. History.—s.5,ch.70-269;s.1,ch.70-439;s.4,ch.74-119;s.8,ch.77-175;s. 3,ch.78-188;s.12,ch.89-338;s.1,ch.90-229;s.11,ch.90-315;s.541,ch. 95-147;s.3,ch.99-318;s.16,ch.2005-277;s.18,ch.2007-30. Note.—Formers.101.261. 99.09651Signaturerequirementsforballotpo- sitioninyearofapportionment.— (1)Inayearofapportionment,anycandidatefor representativetoCongress,stateSenate,orstate HouseofRepresentativesseekingballotpositionby thepetitionprocessprescribedins.99.095shallobtain atleastthenumberofsignaturesequaltoone-thirdof1 percentoftheidealpopulationforthedistrictofthe officebeingsought. (2)Forthepurposesofthissection,“idealpopula- tion”meansthetotalpopulationofthestatebasedupon themostrecentdecennialcensusdividedbythe numberofdistrictsforrepresentativetoCongress, stateSenate,orstateHouseofRepresentatives.For thepurposesofthissection,idealpopulationshallbe calculatedasofJuly1oftheyearpriortoapportion- ment.TheidealpopulationforastateSenatedistrict andastaterepresentativedistrictshallbecalculatedby dividingthetotalpopulationofthestateby40forastate Senatedistrictandbydividingby120forastate representativedistrict. (3)Signaturesmaybeobtainedfromanyregistered voterinFloridaregardlessofpartyaffiliationordistrict boundaries. (4)Petitionsshallstatethenameoftheofficethe candidateisseeking,butshallnotincludeadistrict number. (5)Exceptasotherwiseprovidedinthissection,all requirementsandproceduresrelatingtothepetition processshallconformtotherequirementsandproce- duresinnonapportionmentyears. History.—s.3,ch.91-107;s.4,ch.99-318;s.17,ch.2005-277. 99.097Verificationofsignaturesonpetitions. (1)(a)Asdeterminedbyeachsupervisor,basedupon localconditions,thecheckingofnamesonpetitionsmay bebasedonthemostinexpensiveandadministratively feasibleofeitherofthefollowingmethodsofverification: 1.Acheckofeachpetition;or 2.Acheckofarandomsample,asprovidedbythe DepartmentofState,ofthepetitions.Thesamplemust besuchthatadeterminationcanbemadeastowhether ornottherequirednumberofsignatureshasbeen obtainedwithareliabilityofatleast99.5percent. (b)Rulesandguidelinesforpetitionverification shallbeadoptedbytheDepartmentofState.Rules andguidelinesforarandomsamplemethodofverifica- tionmayincludearequirementthatpetitionsbearan additionalnumberofnamesandsignatures,notto exceed15percentofthenamesandsignatures otherwiserequired.Ifthepetitionsdonotmeetsuch criteriaorifthepetitionsareprescribedbys.100.371, theuseoftherandomsamplemethodofverificationis notavailabletosupervisors. (2)Whenapetitionersubmitspetitionswhichcon- tainatleast15percentmorethantherequirednumber ofsignatures,thepetitionermayrequirethatthe supervisorofelectionsusetherandomsampling verificationmethodincertifyingthepetition. (3)(a)Ifallotherrequirementsforthepetitionare met,asignatureonapetitionshallbeverifiedand countedasvalidforaregisteredvoterif,aftercomparing thesignatureonthepetitionandthesignatureofthe registeredvoterinthevoterregistrationsystem,the supervisorisabletodeterminethatthepetitionsigneris thesameastheregisteredvoter,evenifthenameon thepetitionisnotinsubstantiallythesameformasinthe voterregistrationsystem. (b)Inanysituationinwhichthiscoderequiresthe formofthepetitiontobeprescribedbythedivision,no signatureshallbecountedtowardthenumberof signaturesrequiredunlessitisonapetitionform prescribedbythedivision. (c)Ifavotersignsapetitionandlistsanaddress otherthanthelegalresidencewherethevoteris registered,thesupervisorshalltreatthesignatureas ifthevoterhadlistedtheaddresswherethevoteris registered. (4)Thesupervisorshallbepaidinadvancethesum of10centsforeachsignaturecheckedortheactualcost ofcheckingsuchsignature,whicheverisless,bythe candidateor,inthecaseofapetitiontohaveanissue placedontheballot,bythepersonororganization submittingthepetition.However,ifacandidate,person, ororganizationseekingtohaveanissueplacedupon theballotcannotpaysuchchargeswithoutimposingan undueburdenonpersonalresourcesoruponthe resourcesotherwiseavailabletosuchcandidate,per- son,ororganization,suchcandidate,person,ororga- nizationshall,uponwrittencertificationofsuchinability givenunderoathtothesupervisor,beentitledtohave thesignaturesverifiedatnocharge.Intheeventa candidate,person,ororganizationsubmittingapetition tohaveanissueplacedupontheballotisentitledto havethesignaturesverifiedatnocharge,thesupervisor ofelectionsofeachcountyinwhichthesignaturesare verifiedatnochargeshallsubmitthetotalnumberof suchsignaturescheckedinthecountytotheChief FinancialOfficernolaterthanDecember1ofthe generalelectionyear,andtheChiefFinancialOfficer shallcausesuchsupervisorofelectionstobereim- bursedfromtheGeneralRevenueFundinanamount equalto10centsforeachnamecheckedortheactual costofcheckingsuchsignatures,whicheverisless.In noeventshallsuchreimbursementofcostsbedeemed orappliedasextracompensationforthesupervisor. Petitionsshallberetainedbythesupervisorsfora F.S.2014CANDIDATESCh.99 29 periodof1yearfollowingtheelectionforwhichthe petitionswerecirculated. (5)Theresultsofaverificationpursuanttosubpar- agraph(1)(a)2.maybecontestedinthecircuitcourtby thecandidate;anannouncedopponent;arepresenta- tiveofadesignatedpoliticalcommittee;oraperson, party,orotherorganizationsubmittingthepetition.The contestantshallfileacomplaint,togetherwiththefees prescribedinchapter28,withtheclerkofthecircuit courtinthecountyinwhichthepetitioniscertifiedorin LeonCountyifthepetitioncoversmorethanonecounty within10daysaftermidnightofthedatethepetitionis certified;andthecomplaintshallsetforththegrounds onwhichthecontestantintendstoestablishhisorher righttorequireacompletecheckofthepetitionpursuant tosubparagraph(1)(a)1.Intheeventthecourtordersa completecheckofthepetitionandtheresultisnot changedastothesuccessorlackofsuccessofthe petitionerinobtainingtherequisitenumberofvalid signatures,thensuchcandidate,unlessthecandidate hasfiledtheoathstatingthatheorsheisunabletopay suchcharges;announcedopponent;representativeofa designatedpoliticalcommittee;orparty,person,or organizationsubmittingthepetition,unlesssuchperson ororganizationhasfiledtheoathstatinginabilitytopay suchcharges,shallpaytothesupervisorofelectionsof eachaffectedcountyforthecompletecheckanamount calculatedattherateof10centsforeachadditional signaturecheckedortheactualcostofcheckingsuch additionalsignatures,whicheverisless. (6)(a)Ifanypersonispaidtosolicitsignaturesona petition,anundueburdenoathmaynotsubsequentlybe filedinlieuofpayingthefeetohavesignaturesverified forthatpetition. (b)Ifanundueburdenoathhasbeenfiledand paymentissubsequentlymadetoanypersontosolicit signaturesonapetition,theundueburdenoathisno longervalidandafeeforallsignaturespreviously submittedtothesupervisorofelectionsandanythatare submittedthereaftershallbepaidbythecandidate, person,ororganizationthatsubmittedtheundue burdenoath.Ifcontributionsasdefinedins.106.011 arereceived,anymonetarycontributionsmustfirstbe usedtoreimbursethesupervisorofelectionsforany signatureverificationfeesthatwerenotpaidbecauseof thefilingofanundueburdenoath. History.—s.2,ch.76-233;s.10,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.80-20;s.1,ch.82-141;s. 13,ch.89-338;s.2,ch.90-229;s.12,ch.90-315;s.542,ch.95-147;s.21,ch. 97-13;s.7,ch.99-318;s.109,ch.2003-261;s.19,ch.2011-40. 99.103DepartmentofStatetoremitpartoffiling feesandpartyassessmentsofcandidatestostate executivecommittee.— (1)Ifmorethanthree-fourthsofthefullauthorized membershipofthestateexecutivecommitteeofany partywaselectedatthelastpreviouselectionforsuch membersandifsuchpartyisdeclaredbytheDepart- mentofStatetohaverecordedontheregistrationbooks ofthecounties,asofthefirstTuesdayafterthefirst MondayinJanuarypriortotheprimaryelectionin generalelectionyears,5percentofthetotalregistration ofsuchcountieswhenaddedtogether,suchcommittee shallreceive,forthepurposeofmeetingitsexpenses, allfilingfeescollectedbytheDepartmentofStatefrom itscandidateslessanamountequalto15percentofthe filingfees,whichamounttheDepartmentofStateshall depositintheGeneralRevenueFundofthestate. (2)Notlaterthan20daysafterthecloseof qualifyingineven-numberedyears,theDepartmentof Stateshallremit95percentofallfilingfees,lessthe amountdepositedingeneralrevenuepursuantto subsection(1),orpartyassessmentsthatmayhave beencollectedbythedepartmenttotherespectivestate executivecommitteesofthepartiescomplyingwith subsection(1).Partyassessmentscollectedbythe DepartmentofStateshallberemittedtotheappropriate stateexecutivecommittee,irrespectiveofotherrequire- mentsofthissection,providedsuchcommitteeisduly organizedundertheprovisionsofchapter103.The remainderoffilingfeesorpartyassessmentscollected bytheDepartmentofStateshallberemittedtothe appropriatestateexecutivecommitteesnotlaterthan thedateoftheprimaryelection. History.—s.1,ch.29935,1955;s.24,ch.57-1;s.1,ch.57-62;s.4,ch.57-166; s.1,ch.69-295;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.11,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.83-251;s.4,ch. 91-107;s.14,ch.97-13;s.10,ch.2005-286. 99.121DepartmentofStatetocertifynomina- tionstosupervisorsofelections.—TheDepartment ofStateshallcertifytothesupervisorofelectionsof eachcountyaffectedbyacandidacyforofficethe namesofpersonsnominatedtosuchoffice.Thenames ofsuchpersonsshallbeprintedbythesupervisorof electionsupontheballotintheirproperplaceas providedbylaw. History.—s.30,ch.4328,1895;s.10,ch.4537,1897;GS215,3824;s.54,ch. 6469,1913;RGS259,358,5885;CGL315,415,8148;s.11,ch.26329,1949;s.3, ch.26870,1951;s.5,ch.57-166;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.11,ch.77-175. Note.—Formerss.99.13,102.51. Ch.99CANDIDATESF.S.2014 30 CHAPTER100 GENERAL,PRIMARY,SPECIAL,BOND,ANDREFERENDUMELECTIONS 100.011Openingandclosingofpolls,allelections; expenses. 100.021Noticeofgeneralelection. 100.025Citizensresidingoverseas;noticeofelec- tions. 100.031Generalelection. 100.032Electionpreparationreport;generalelec- tion. 100.041Officerschosenatgeneralelection. 100.051 Candidate’snameongeneralelection ballot. 100.061Primaryelection. 100.081 Nominationofcountycommissionersat primaryelection. 100.101Specialelectionsandspecialprimaryelec- tions. 100.102Costofspecialelectionsandspecialpri- maryelectionstobeincurredbythe state. 100.111Fillingvacancy. 100.141Noticeofspecialelectiontofillanyvacancy inoffice. 100.151Specialelectionscalledbylocalgoverning bodies,notice. 100.161FillingvacancyofUnitedStatesSenators. 100.181Determinationofpersonelected. 100.191Generalelectionlawsapplicabletospecial elections;returns. 100.201 Referendumrequiredbeforeissuing bonds. 100.211 Powertocallbondreferendum;notice required. 100.221 Generalelectionlawstogovernbond referenda. 100.241Freeholdervoting;election;penaltiesfor ineligiblepersonswhovoteasfree- holders. 100.261Holdingbondreferendawithotherelec- tions. 100.271Inspectors,clerk,duties;returnandcan- vassofreferendumrecorded. 100.281Approvaltoissuebonds. 100.291 Recordresultsofelectionprimafacie evidence. 100.301Refundingbondsexcluded. 100.311Locallawgovernsbondelectionheldby municipalities. 100.321Testsuit. 100.331Referendumfordefeatedbondissue. 100.341Bondreferendumballot. 100.342Noticeofspecialelectionorreferendum. 100.351Referendumelection;certificateofresults toDepartmentofState. 100.3605Conductofmunicipalelections. 100.361Municipalrecall. 100.371 Initiatives;procedureforplacementon ballot. 100.011Openingandclosingofpolls,allelec- tions;expenses.— (1)Thepollsshallbeopenatthevotingplacesat 7:00a.m.,onthedayoftheelection,andshallbekept openuntil7:00p.m.,ofthesameday,andthetimeshall beregulatedbythecustomarytimeinstandardusein thecountyseatofthelocality.Theinspectorsshall makepublicproclamationoftheopeningandclosingof thepolls.Duringtheelectionandcanvassofthevotes, theballotboxshallnotbeconcealed.Anyelectorwhois inlineatthetimeoftheofficialclosingofthepollsshall beallowedtocastavoteintheelection. (2)Thetimeofopeningandclosingofthepollsshall beobservedinallelectionsheldinthisstate,including municipalandschoolelections. (3)Theexpensesofholdingallelectionsforcounty andstateofficesnecessarilyincurredshallbepaidout ofthetreasuryofthecountyorstate,asthecasemay be,inthesamemannerandbythesameofficersasin generalelections. (4)(a)Theprovisionsofanyspeciallawtothe contrarynotwithstanding,theexpensesofholdinga specialdistrictorcommunitydevelopmentdistrictelec- tion,orthedistrict’sproportionateshareofregular electioncosts,asthecasemaybe,shallbepaidoutof thedistrict’streasuryandinthesamemannerasin generalelections.Thissubsectionappliestoany district,whethercreatedbyorpursuanttospecialor generallaw,whichisaspecialdistrictasdefinedins. 200.001(8)(c)oracommunitydevelopmentdistrictas definedins.190.003(6). (b)Theprovisionsofanyspeciallawtothecontrary notwithstanding,thesupervisorofelectionsmayimpose aninterestpenaltyonanyamountdueandowingtohim orherfromaspecialdistrictorcommunitydevelopment districtifpaymentisnotmadewithin30daysfrom receiptofthebillorwithin10workingdaysofthe requiredtimeauthorizedbyinterlocalagreement.The rateofsuchinterestshallbetherateestablished pursuanttos.55.03. (c)Theprovisionsofanyspeciallawtothecontrary notwithstanding,allindependentanddependentspecial districtelections,withtheexceptionofcommunity developmentdistrictelections,shallbeconductedin accordancewiththerequirementsofss.189.04and 189.041. History.—s.23,ch.3879,1889;RS177;s.27,ch.4328,1895;GS209;s.8,ch. 6469,1913;RGS253,306;CGL309,362;ss.1,2,ch.20409,1941;ss.1,2,ch. 22739,1945;s.4,ch.25384,1949;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.12,ch.77-175;s.6,ch. 87-363;s.53,ch.89-169;s.543,ch.95-147;s.4,ch.96-327;s.18,ch.2005-277;s. 56,ch.2014-22. Note.—Formerss.99.07,102.08. 100.021Noticeofgeneralelection.—TheDepart- mentofStateshall,inanyyearinwhichageneral electionisheld,makeoutanoticestatingwhatoffices andvacanciesaretobefilledatthegeneralelectionin thestate,andineachcountyanddistrictthereof.During the30dayspriortothebeginningofqualifying,the DepartmentofStateshallhavethenoticepublishedtwo timesinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationineach F.S.2014GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSCh.100 31 county;and,incountiesinwhichthereisnonewspaper ofgeneralcirculation,itshallsendtothesheriffanotice oftheofficesandvacanciestobefilledatsuchgeneral electionbythequalifiedvotersofthesheriff’scountyor anydistrictthereof,andthesheriffshallhaveatleast fivecopiesofthenoticepostedinconspicuousplacesin thecounty. History.—s.5,ch.3879,1889;RS159;s.6,ch.4328,1895;s.4,ch.4537, 1897;GS176;RGS220;CGL255;s.1,ch.25383,1949;s.4,ch.26870,1951;ss. 10,35,ch.69-106;s.12,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.83-251;s.544,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.98.06. 100.025Citizensresidingoverseas;noticeof elections.—Acitizenofthisstatewhoisresiding overseasmaynotifythesupervisorofelectionsinthe countywhereheorsheisregisteredofhisorher overseasaddress;and,thereafter,thesupervisorshall notifysuchcitizenatleast90dayspriortoregular primaryandgeneralelectionsandwhenpossibleprior toanyspecialelectionsothatsuchcitizenmayfollow theproceduresforabsenteevotingprovidedbylaw. History.—s.1,ch.67-454;s.8,ch.69-280;s.3,ch.77-175;s.16,ch.81-304;s. 4,ch.89-338;s.16,ch.94-224;s.1389,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.97.0631. 100.031Generalelection.—Ageneralelection shallbeheldineachcountyonthefirstTuesdayafter thefirstMondayinNovemberofeacheven-numbered yeartochooseasuccessortoeachelectivefederal, state,county,anddistrictofficerwhosetermwillexpire beforethenextgeneralelectionand,exceptasprovided intheStateConstitution,tofilleachvacancyinelective officefortheunexpiredportionoftheterm. History.—s.2,ch.3879,1889;RS155;s.2,ch.4328,1895;s.1,ch.4537, 1897;GS171;RGS216;CGL251;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.98.04. 100.032Electionpreparationreport;general election.—Eachsupervisorofelectionsmustposta reportonhisorherofficialwebsiteatleast3months beforeageneralelectionwhichoutlinespreparationsfor theupcominggeneralelection.Thereportmustinclude, ataminimum,thefollowingelements:theanticipated staffinglevelsduringtheearlyvotingperiod,onelection dayandafterelectionday;andtheanticipatedamount ofautomatictabulatingequipmentateachearlyvoting siteandpollingplace. History.—s.2,ch.2013-57. 100.041Officerschosenatgeneralelection.— (1)Statesenatorsshallbeelectedfortermsof4 years,thosefromodd-numbereddistrictsineachyear thenumberofwhichisamultipleof4andthosefrom even-numbereddistrictsineacheven-numberedyear thenumberofwhichisnotamultipleof4.Membersof theHouseofRepresentativesshallbeelectedforterms of2yearsineacheven-numberedyear.Ineachcounty, aclerkofthecircuitcourt,sheriff,superintendentof schools,propertyappraiser,andtaxcollectorshallbe chosenbythequalifiedelectorsatthegeneralelection ineachyearthenumberofwhichisamultipleof4.The Governorandtheadministrativeofficersoftheexecu- tivebranchofthestateshallbeelectedfortermsof4 yearsineacheven-numberedyearthenumberofwhich isnotamultipleof4.Thetermsofstateofficesother thanthetermsofmembersoftheLegislatureshallbegin onthefirstTuesdayafterthefirstMondayinJanuary aftersaidelection.Thetermofofficeofeachmemberof theLegislatureshallbeginuponelection. (2)(a)Eachcountycommissionerfromanodd-num- bereddistrictshallbeelectedatthegeneralelectionin eachyearthenumberofwhichisamultipleof4,fora4- yeartermcommencingonthesecondTuesdayfollow- ingsuchelection,andeachcountycommissionerfrom aneven-numbereddistrictshallbeelectedatthe generalelectionineacheven-numberedyearthe numberofwhichisnotamultipleof4,fora4-year termcommencingonthesecondTuesdayfollowing suchelection.Acountycommissioneris“elected”for purposesofthisparagraphonthedatethatthecounty canvassingboardcertifiestheresultsoftheelection pursuanttos.102.151. (b)Notwithstandingparagraph(a),thegoverning boardofachartercountymayprovidebyordinance,to beapprovedbyreferendum,thatthetermsofits membersshallcommenceonadatelaterthanthe secondTuesdayfollowinggeneralelections,butinany casethedateofcommencementshallbeuniformforall membersandshallbenolaterthanthefirstTuesday afterthefirstMondayinJanuaryfollowingeach member’selection. (3)(a)Schoolboardmembersshallbeelectedata generalelectionfortermsof4years.Thetermofoffice ofaschoolboardmemberandofasuperintendentof schoolsshallbeginonthesecondTuesdayfollowingthe generalelectioninwhichsuchmemberorsuperinten- dentiselected. (b)Ineachschooldistrictwhichhasfiveschool boardmembers,thetermsshallbearrangedsothat threemembersareelectedatonegeneralelectionand twomemberselectedatthenextensuinggeneral election. (4)Thetermofofficeofeachcountyandeach districtofficernototherwiseprovidedbylawshall commenceonthefirstTuesdayafterthefirstMonday inJanuaryfollowinghisorherelection. History.—s.3,ch.3879,1889;RS156;s.3,ch.4328,1895;s.2,ch.4537, 1897;GS172;s.10,ch.7838,1919;RGS217;CGL252;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s. 15,ch.28156,1953;s.1,ch.59-140;s.1,ch.63-479;s.1,ch.67-98;s.1,ch. 67-510;s.11,ch.69-216;s.1,ch.69-300;(4)formerlys.14,Art.XVIIIofthe Constitutionof1885,asamended;convertedtostatutorylawbys.10,Art.XIIofthe Constitutionasrevisedin1968;s.1,ch.73-47;s.18,ch.73-334;s.1,ch.77-102;s. 12,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.78-321;s.21,ch.79-164;s.14,ch.85-226;s.1,ch.88-85; s.14,ch.89-338;s.545,ch.95-147;s.11,ch.98-129;s.20,ch.2007-30. Note.—Formers.98.05. 100.051Candidate’snameongeneralelection ballot.—Thesupervisorofelectionsofeachcounty shallprintonballotstobeusedinthecountyatthenext generalelectionthenamesofcandidateswhohave beennominatedbyapoliticalpartyandthecandidates whohaveotherwiseobtainedapositiononthegeneral electionballotincompliancewiththerequirementsof thiscode. History.—s.53,ch.6469,1913;RGS357;CGL414;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.3, ch.70-269;s.1,ch.70-439;s.12,ch.77-175;s.21,ch.2007-30. Note.—Formers.102.50. 100.061Primaryelection.—Ineachyearinwhich ageneralelectionisheld,aprimaryelectionfor nominationofcandidatesofpoliticalpartiesshallbe heldontheTuesday10weekspriortothegeneral election.Thecandidatereceivingthehighestnumberof Ch.100GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSF.S.2014 32 votescastineachcontestintheprimaryelectionshall bedeclarednominatedforsuchoffice.Iftwoormore candidatesreceiveanequalandhighestnumberof votesforthesameoffice,suchcandidatesshalldraw lotstodeterminewhichcandidateisnominated. History.—s.5,ch.6469,1913;RGS303;CGL359;s.2,ch.13761,1929;s.1, ch.17897,1937;s.7,ch.26329,1949;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.57-166;s.1, ch.59-4;s.1,ch.69-1745;s.4,ch.83-251;s.11,ch.2005-286;s.22,ch.2007-30; s.20,ch.2011-40;s.3,ch.2013-57. Note.—Formers.102.05. 100.081Nominationofcountycommissioners atprimaryelection.—Theprimaryelectionshallpro- videforthenominationofcountycommissionersbythe qualifiedelectorsofsuchcountyatthetimeandplace setforvotingonothercountyofficers. History.—s.63,ch.6469,1913;s.10,ch.6874,1915;RGS362;CGL419;s. 18,ch.13761,1929;CGL1936Supp.424(2);s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.11,ch. 69-216;s.12,ch.77-175;s.12,ch.2005-286. Note.—Formers.102.55. 100.101Specialelectionsandspecialprimary elections.—Aspecialelectionorspecialprimaryelec- tionshallbeheldinthefollowingcases: (1)Ifnopersonhasbeenelectedatageneral electiontofillanofficewhichwasrequiredtobefilledby electionatsuchgeneralelection. (2)Ifavacancyoccursintheofficeofstatesenator ormemberofthestatehouseofrepresentatives. (3)Ifitisnecessarytoelectpresidentialelectors,by reasonoftheofficesofPresidentandVicePresident bothhavingbecomevacant. (4)Ifavacancyoccursintheofficeofmemberfrom FloridaoftheHouseofRepresentativesofCongress. History.—s.4,ch.3879,1889;RS158;s.5,ch.4328,1895;GS175;RGS219; CGL254;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.12,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.83-15;s.19,ch. 2005-277;s.21,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.98.08. 100.102Costofspecialelectionsandspecial primaryelectionstobeincurredbythestate.— Wheneveranyspecialelectionorspecialprimary electionisheldasrequiredins.100.101,eachcounty incurringexpensesresultingfromsuchspecialelection orspecialprimaryelectionshallbereimbursedbythe state.Reimbursementshallbebaseduponactual expensesasfiledbythesupervisorofelectionswith thecountygoverningbody.TheDepartmentofState shallverifytheexpensesofeachspecialelectionand eachspecialprimaryelectionandauthorizepaymentfor reimbursementtoeachcountyaffected. History.—s.2,ch.74-120;s.12,ch.77-175. 100.111Fillingvacancy.— (1)(a)Ifanyvacancyoccursinanyofficewhichis requiredtobefilledpursuanttos.1(f),Art.IVofthe StateConstitutionandtheremainderofthetermofsuch officeis28monthsorlonger,thenatthenextgeneral electionapersonshallbeelectedtofilltheunexpired portionofsuchterm,commencingonthefirstTuesday afterthefirstMondayfollowingsuchgeneralelection. (b)Ifsuchavacancyoccurspriortothefirstdayset bylawforqualifyingforelectiontoofficeatsuchgeneral election,anypersonseekingnominationorelectionto theunexpiredportionofthetermshallqualifywithinthe timeprescribedbylawforqualifyingforotherofficesto befilledbyelectionatsuchgeneralelection. (c)Ifsuchavacancyoccurspriortotheprimary electionbutonorafterthefirstdaysetbylawfor qualifying,theSecretaryofStateshallsetdatesfor qualifyingfortheunexpiredportionofthetermofsuch office.Anypersonseekingnominationorelectiontothe unexpiredportionofthetermshallqualifywithinthetime setbytheSecretaryofState.Iftimedoesnotpermit partynominationstobemadeinconjunctionwiththe primaryelection,theGovernormaycallaspecial primaryelectiontoselectpartynomineesforthe unexpiredportionofsuchterm. (2)Wheneverthereisavacancyforwhichaspecial electionisrequiredpursuanttos.100.101,theGover- nor,afterconsultationwiththeSecretaryofState,shall fixthedatesofaspecialprimaryelectionandaspecial election.Nomineesofpoliticalpartiesshallbechosen undertheprimarylawsofthisstateinthespecial primaryelectiontobecomecandidatesinthespecial election.Priortosettingthespecialelectiondates,the Governorshallconsideranyupcomingelectionsinthe jurisdictionwherethespecialelectionwillbeheld.The datesfixedbytheGovernorshallbespecificdays certainandshallnotbeestablishedbythehappeningof aconditionorstatedinthealternative.Thedatesfixed shallprovideaminimumof2weeksbetweeneach election.Intheeventavacancyoccursintheofficeof statesenatorormemberoftheHouseofRepresenta- tiveswhentheLegislatureisinregularlegislative session,theminimumtimesprescribedbythissubsec- tionmaybewaiveduponconcurrenceoftheGovernor, theSpeakeroftheHouseofRepresentatives,andthe PresidentoftheSenate.Ifavacancyoccursintheoffice ofstatesenatorandnosessionoftheLegislatureis scheduledtobeheldpriortothenextgeneralelection, theGovernormayfixthedatesforthespecialprimary electionandforthespecialelectiontocoincidewiththe datesoftheprimaryelectionandgeneralelection.Ifa vacancyinofficeoccursinanydistrictinthestate SenateorHouseofRepresentativesorinanycongres- sionaldistrict,andnosessionoftheLegislature,or sessionofCongressifthevacancyisinacongressional district,isscheduledtobeheldduringtheunexpired portionoftheterm,theGovernorisnotrequiredtocalla specialelectiontofillsuchvacancy. (a)Thedatesforcandidatestoqualifyinsuch specialelectionorspecialprimaryelectionshallbe fixedbytheDepartmentofState,andcandidatesshall qualifynotlaterthannoonofthelastdaysofixed.The datesfixedforqualifyingshallallowaminimumof14 daysbetweenthelastdayofqualifyingandthespecial primaryelection. (b)Thefilingofcampaignexpensestatementsby candidatesinsuchspecialelectionsorspecialprimaries andbycommitteesmakingcontributionsorexpendi- turestoinfluencetheresultsofsuchspecialprimariesor specialelectionsshallbenotlaterthansuchdatesas shallbefixedbytheDepartmentofState,andinfixing suchdatestheDepartmentofStateshalltakeinto considerationandbegovernedbythepracticaltime limitations. (c)Thedatesforacandidatetoqualifybythe petitionprocesspursuanttos.99.095insuchspecial primaryorspecialelectionshallbefixedbythe F.S.2014GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSCh.100 33 DepartmentofState.InfixingsuchdatestheDepart- mentofStateshalltakeintoconsiderationandbe governedbythepracticaltimelimitations.Anycandi- dateseekingtoqualifybythepetitionprocessina specialprimaryelectionshallobtain25percentofthe signaturesrequiredbys.99.095. (d)Thequalifyingfeesandpartyassessmentsof suchcandidatesasmayqualifyshallbethesameas collectedforthesameofficeatthelastpreviousprimary forthatoffice.Thepartyassessmentshallbepaidtothe appropriateexecutivecommitteeofthepoliticalpartyto whichthecandidatebelongs. (e)Eachcountycanvassingboardshallmakeas speedyareturnoftheresultofsuchspecialprimary electionsandspecialelectionsastimewillpermit,and theElectionsCanvassingCommissionlikewiseshall makeasspeedyacanvassanddeclarationofthe nomineesastimewillpermit. (3)(a)Intheeventthatdeath,resignation,withdra- wal,orremovalshouldcauseapartytohaveavacancy innominationwhichleavesnocandidateforanoffice fromsuchparty,thefilingofficerbeforewhomthe candidatequalifiedshallnotifythechairofthestateand countypoliticalpartyexecutivecommitteeofsuchparty and: 1.Ifthevacancyinnominationisforastatewide office,thestatepartychairshall,within5days,calla meetingofhisorherexecutiveboardtoconsider designationofanomineetofillthevacancy. 2.Ifthevacancyinnominationisfortheofficeof UnitedStatesRepresentative,statesenator,state representative,stateattorney,orpublicdefender,the statepartychairshallnotifytheappropriatecountychair orchairsand,within5days,theappropriatecounty chairorchairsshallcallameetingofthemembersofthe executivecommitteeintheaffectedcountyorcounties toconsiderdesignationofanomineetofillthevacancy. 3.Ifthevacancyinnominationisforacounty office,thestatepartychairshallnotifytheappropriate countychairand,within5days,theappropriatecounty chairshallcallameetingofhisorherexecutive committeetoconsiderdesignationofanomineetofill thevacancy. Thenameofanypersonsodesignatedshallbe submittedtothefilingofficerbeforewhomthecandidate qualifiedwithin7daysafternoticetothechairinorder thatthepersondesignatedmayhavehisorhernameon theballotoftheensuinggeneralelection.Ifthenameof thenewnomineeissubmittedafterthecertificationof resultsoftheprecedingprimaryelection,however,the ballotsshallnotbechangedandtheformerparty nominee’snamewillappearontheballot.Anyballots castfortheformerpartynomineewillbecountedforthe persondesignatedbythepoliticalpartytoreplacethe formerpartynominee.Ifthereisnooppositiontothe partynominee,thepersondesignatedbythepolitical partytoreplacetheformerpartynomineewillbeelected toofficeatthegeneralelection. (b)When,underthecircumstancessetforthinthe precedingparagraph,vacanciesinnominationare requiredtobefilledbycommitteenominations,such vacanciesshallbefilledbypartyrule.Inanyinstancein whichanomineeisselectedbyacommitteetofilla vacancyinnomination,suchnomineeshallpaythe samefilingfeeandtakethesameoathasthenominee wouldhavetakenhadheorsheregularlyqualifiedfor electiontosuchoffice. (c)Anypersonwho,atthecloseofqualifyingas prescribedinss.99.061and105.031,wasqualifiedfor nominationorelectiontoorretentioninapublicofficeto befilledattheensuinggeneralelectionorwho attemptedtoqualifyandfailedtoqualifyisprohibited fromqualifyingasacandidatetofillavacancyin nominationforanyotherofficetobefilledatthatgeneral election,evenifsuchpersonhaswithdrawnorbeen eliminatedasacandidatefortheoriginalofficesought. However,thisparagraphdoesnotapplytoacandidate fortheofficeofLieutenantGovernorwhoappliestofilla vacancyinnominationfortheofficeofGovernoronthe sameticketortoapersonwhohaswithdrawnorbeen eliminatedasacandidateandwhoissubsequently designatedasacandidateforLieutenantGovernor unders.99.063. (4)Avacancyinnominationisnotcreatedifan orderofacourtthathasbecomefinaldeterminesthata nomineedidnotproperlyqualifyordidnotmeetthe necessaryqualificationstoholdtheofficeforwhichhe orshesoughttoqualify. (5)Intheeventofunforeseeablecircumstancesnot contemplatedinthesegeneralelectionlawsconcerning thecallingandholdingofspecialprimaryelectionsand specialelectionsresultingfromcourtorderorother unpredictablecircumstances,theDepartmentofState shallhavetheauthoritytoprovidefortheconductof orderlyelections. History.—s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.16,ch.28156,1953;s.1,ch.29938,1955;s. 1,ch.57-91;s.1,ch.59-139;s.2,ch.65-240;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.1,ch. 73-191;s.1,ch.74-120;s.12,ch.77-175;s.30,ch.79-400;s.4,ch.83-15;s.1,ch. 83-149;s.15,ch.89-338;s.3,ch.90-229;s.13,ch.90-315;s.546,ch.95-147;s.1, ch.95-197;s.5,ch.99-140;s.12,ch.99-318;s.20,ch.2005-277;s.13,ch. 2005-286;s.23,ch.2007-30;s.22,ch.2011-40. 100.141Noticeofspecialelectiontofillany vacancyinoffice.— (1)Wheneveraspecialelectionisrequiredtofillany vacancyinoffice,theGovernor,afterconsultationwith theSecretaryofState,shallissueanorderdeclaringon whatdaytheelectionshallbeheldanddelivertheorder totheDepartmentofState. (2)TheDepartmentofStateshallprepareanotice statingwhatofficesaretobefilledinthespecial election,thedatessetforthespecialprimaryelection andthespecialelection,thedatesfixedforqualifyingfor office,thedatesfixedforqualifyingbythepetition processpursuanttos.99.095,andthedatesfixedfor filingcampaignexpensestatements. (3)Thedepartmentshalldeliveracopyofsuch noticetothesupervisorofelectionsofeachcountyin whichthespecialelectionistobeheld.Thesupervisor shallhavethenoticepublishedtwotimesinanews- paperofgeneralcirculationinthecountyatleast10 dayspriortothefirstdaysetforqualifyingforoffice.If suchanewspaperisnotpublishedwithintheperiodset forth,thesupervisorshallpostatleastfivecopiesofthe Ch.100GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSF.S.2014 34 noticeinconspicuousplacesinthecountynotlessthan 10dayspriortothefirstdatesetforqualifying. History.—s.6,ch.3879,1889;RS160;s.7,ch.4328,1895;GS177;RGS221; CGL256;s.3,ch.25383,1949;s.1,ch.26329,1949;s.4,ch.26870,1951;ss.10, 35,ch.69-106;s.12,ch.77-175;s.14,ch.90-315;s.13,ch.99-318;s.21,ch. 2005-277;s.14,ch.2005-286. Note.—Formers.98.10. 100.151Specialelectionscalledbylocalgov- erningbodies,notice.—Countycommissionersorthe governingauthorityofamunicipalityshallnotcallany specialelectionuntilnoticeisgiventothesupervisorof electionsandhisorherconsentobtainedastoadate whentheregistrationbookscanbeavailable. History.—s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.2,ch.65-60;s.16,ch.89-338;s.547,ch. 95-147. 100.161FillingvacancyofUnitedStatesSena- tors.—Shouldavacancyhappenintherepresentation ofthisstateintheSenateoftheUnitedStates,the Governorshallissueawritofelectiontofillsuch vacancyatthenextgeneralelection;andtheGovernor maymakeatemporaryappointmentuntilthevacancyis filledbyelection. History.—s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.17,ch.28156,1953;s.12,ch.77-175. 100.181Determinationofpersonelected.—The personreceivingthehighestnumberofvotescastina generalorspecialelectionforanofficeshallbeelected totheoffice.Incasetwoormorepersonsreceivean equalandhighestnumberofvotesforthesameoffice, suchpersonsshalldrawlotstodeterminewhoshallbe electedtotheoffice. History.—s.7,ch.20872,1941;s.4,ch.26329,1949;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s. 24,ch.77-104;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.98.49. 100.191Generalelectionlawsapplicableto specialelections;returns.—Alllawsthatareapplic- abletogeneralelectionsareapplicabletospecial electionsorspecialprimaryelectionstofillavacancy inofficeornomination.TheElectionsCanvassing Commissionshallimmediately,uponreceiptofreturns fromthecountyinwhichaspecialelectionisheld, proceedtocanvassthereturnsanddetermineand declaretheresultthereof. History.—s.6,ch.20872,1941;s.4,ch.26870,1951;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s. 12,ch.77-175;s.24,ch.2007-30. Note.—Formers.98.48. 100.201Referendumrequiredbeforeissuing bonds.—Wheneveranycounty,district,ormunicipality isbylawgivenpowertoissuebondswhicharerequired tobeapprovedbyreferendum,suchbondsshallbe issuedonlyafterthesamehavebeenapprovedbythe majorityofvotescastbythosepersonseligibletovotein suchreferendum.Theelectioncostsofsuchreferen- dumshallbepaidinwholeorinpart,asthecasemay be,outofthecounty,district,ormunicipaltreasury. History.—s.1,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(1);s.4,ch.26870,1951; s.3,ch.69-377;s.12,ch.77-175;s.7,ch.87-363. Note.—Formers.103.01. 100.211Powertocallbondreferendum;notice required.—Theboardofcountycommissionersorthe governingauthorityofanydistrictormunicipalitymay callabondreferendumunderthiscode.Intheeventany referendumiscalledtodecidewhetheramajorityofthe electorsparticipatingareinfavoroftheissuanceof bondsinthecounty,district,ormunicipality,theboardof countycommissioners,orthegoverningauthorityofthe municipalityordistrict,shallbyresolutionorderthebond referendumtobeheldinthecounty,district,or municipalityandshallgivenoticeoftheelectioninthe mannerprescribedbys.100.342. History.—s.2,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(2);s.4,ch.26870,1951; s.4,ch.69-377;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.02. 100.221Generalelectionlawstogovernbond referenda.—Thelawsgoverningtheholdingofgeneral electionsareapplicabletobondreferenda,exceptas providedinss.100.201-100.351.Acounty,district,or municipalityisnotrequiredtoofferearlyvotingfora bondreferendumthatisnotheldinconjunctionwitha countyorstateelection.Theplacesforvotinginabond referendumshallbethesameastheplacesforvotingin generalelectionswhenabondreferendumisheldinthe countyordistrict;however,whenabondreferendumis heldinamunicipality,thepollingplacesshallbethe sameasinothermunicipalelections. History.—s.8,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(8);s.4,ch.26870,1951; s.12,ch.77-175;s.12,ch.2008-95. Note.—Formers.103.08. 100.241Freeholdervoting;election;penalties forineligiblepersonswhovoteasfreeholders.— (1)Inanyelectionorreferenduminwhichonly electorswhoarefreeholdersarequalifiedtovote,the regularregistrationbookscoveringtheprecinctslocated withinthegeographicalareainwhichtheelectionor referendumistobeheldshallbeused. (2)Qualificationandregistrationofelectorspartici- patinginafreeholderelectionorreferendumsubjectto thissectionshallbethesameasprescribedforvotingin otherelectionsunderthiscode,and,inaddition,each suchelectorshallsubmitawrittendeclaration,verified pursuanttos.92.525,affirmingthattheelectorisa freeholderwhoisaqualifiedelectorresidinginthe county,district,ormunicipalityinwhichtheelectionor referendumistobeheld. (3)Eachregisteredelectorwhosubmitsthewritten declarationgivingalegaldescription,address,or locationofpropertyintheelector’snamewhichisnot whollyexemptfromtaxationisentitledtovoteinthe electionorreferendumandisconsideredafreeholder. (4)Theactualcostsofconductingafreeholder electionorreferendumsubjecttothissectionshallbe paidbythecounty,district,ormunicipalityrequiringthe electionorreferendum. (5)Apersonmaynotvoteinanycounty,district,or otherelectionorreferendumwhichislimitedtoavoteof theelectorswhoarefreeholders,unlessthepersonisa freeholderandaqualifiedelector.Apersonwhoviolates thissubsectioncommitsamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. History.—s.1,ch.9294,1923;CGL250;ss.4,6,14,ch.14715,1931;CGL 1936Supp.457(4),(6),(14);s.7,ch.22858,1945;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch. 61-332;s.5,ch.65-240;s.5,ch.69-377;s.12,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.91-224;s.548, ch.95-147;s.1,ch.2012-156. Note.—Formerss.98.03,103.04,103.06,103.14. F.S.2014GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSCh.100 35 100.261Holdingbondreferendawithotherelec- tions.—Wheneveranybondreferendumiscalled,it shallbelawfulforanycounty,district,ormunicipalityto holdsuchbondreferendumonthedayofanystate, county,ormunicipalprimaryorgeneralelection,oron thedayofanyelectionofsuchcounty,district,or municipalityforanypurposeotherthanthepurposeof votingonsuchbonds.Ifsuchbondreferendumisheld concurrentlywitharegularlyscheduledelection,the county,district,ormunicipalityshallpayonlyitsprorata shareofelectioncostsdirectlyrelatedtothebond referendum.However,nothinginthissectionshall prohibittheholdingofaspecialorseparatebond referendum. History.—s.1,ch.22545,1945;s.4,ch.26870,1951;s.19,ch.28156,1953;s. 12,ch.77-175;s.8,ch.87-363. Note.—Formers.103.21. 100.271Inspectors,clerk,duties;returnand canvassofreferendumrecorded.—Inanybond referendum,unlessthereferendumisheldinconnec- tionwitharegularorspecialstate,county,ormunicipal election,atleasttwoinspectorsandoneclerkshallbe appointedandqualified,asincasesofgeneralelec- tions,andtheyshallcanvassthevotecastandmake duereturnsofsamewithoutdelay.Anybondrefer- endumheldinamunicipalityshallbereturnedtoand canvassedbythegoverningauthoritywhichcalledthe referendum,butinanycountyordistrictthereturnsshall bemadetotheboardofcountycommissioners.The boardofcountycommissionersor,inthecaseofa municipality,thegoverningauthoritythereof,shall canvassthereturnsanddeclaretheresultandhave samerecordedintheminutesoftheboardofcounty commissioners,or,inthecaseofadistrict,the certificateofdeclarationofresultshallberecordedin theminutesofthegoverningauthorityofsuchdistrict, or,inthecaseofamunicipality,theresultshallbe recordedintheminutesofthegoverningauthorityofthe municipality.Ifanybondreferendumisheldinconjunc- tionwithanyotherelection,however,theofficials responsibleforthecanvassofsuchelectionshallalso canvassthereturnsofthereferendumandcertifythe sametothepropergoverningbody. History.—s.10,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(10);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.10. 100.281Approvaltoissuebonds.—Shoulda majorityofthevotescastinabondreferendumbein favoroftheissuanceofbonds,thentheissuanceofsaid bondsisdeemedauthorizedinaccordancewiths.12, Art.VIIoftheStateConstitution.Intheeventlessthana majorityofthosevotingontheissuevotedinfavorofthe issuanceoftheproposedbonds,thentheissuanceof thosespecifiedbondsshallbedeemedtohavefailedof approvalanditisunlawfultoissueorattempttoissue saidbonds. History.—s.12,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(12);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.15,ch.69-216;s.7,ch.69-377;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.12. 100.291Recordresultsofelectionprimafacie evidence.—Wheneveranybondreferendumiscalled andheld,andtheminuteshavebeenrecordedas providedins.100.271andalsoaseparatefindingasto thetotalnumberofvotescastinthereferendum,bothin favorandagainsttheapprovalofbonds,thenaduly certifiedcopyofthefindingshallbeadmissibleasprima facieevidenceinallstatecourtsofthetruth,including theregularity,ofthecall,conduct,andholdingofthe referendumatthetimeandplacespecified. History.—s.17,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(15);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.17. 100.301Refundingbondsexcluded.—Sections 100.201-100.351shallnotapplytorefundingbonds, andwherevertheword“bond”or“bonds”isusedin thesesectionsitshallbeconstruedtoexcluderefunding bonds;butifthestatute,ordinance,orresolutionunder whichrefundingbondsareauthorizedoraretobe issuedrequiresareferendumtodeterminewhether suchrefundingbondsshallbeissued,thereferendum maybeheldasprovidedbyss.100.201-100.351. History.—s.211/2,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(19);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.20. 100.311Locallawgovernsbondelectionheld bymunicipalities.—Nosectionofthiscodecontrolling orregulatingbondreferendashallbedeemedtorepeal ormodifyanyprovisioncontainedinanylocallaw relatingtobondreferendaheldbyanymunicipality,but ss.100.201-100.351shallbedeemedadditionaland supplementarytoanysuchlocallaw. History.—s.21,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(18);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.19. 100.321Testsuit.—Anytaxpayerofthecounty, district,ormunicipalitywhereinbondsaredeclaredto havebeenauthorized,shallhavetherighttotestthe legalityofthereferendumandofthedeclarationofthe resultthereof,byanactioninthecircuitcourtofthe countyinwhichthereferendumwasheld.Theaction shallbebroughtagainstthecountycommissionersin thecaseofacountyordistrictreferendum,oragainst thegoverningauthorityofthemunicipalityinthecaseof amunicipalreferendum.Incaseanysuchreferendum orthedeclarationofresultsthereofshallbeadjudgedto beillegalandvoidinanysuchsuit,thejudgmentshall havetheeffectofnullifyingthereferendum.Nosuitshall bebroughttotestthevalidityofanybondreferendum unlessthesuitshallbeinstitutedwithin60daysafterthe declarationoftheresultsofthereferendum.Intheevent proceedingsshallbefiledinanycourttovalidatethe bonds,whichhavebeenvotedfor,thenanysuch taxpayershallbeboundtointerveneinsuchvalidation suitandcontestthevalidityoftheholdingofthe referendumorthedeclarationoftheresultsthereof,in whicheventtheexclusivejurisdictiontodeterminethe legalityofsuchreferendumorthedeclarationofthe resultsthereofshallbevestedinthecourthearingand determiningsaidvalidationproceedings.Ifsaidbondsin thevalidationproceedingsshallbeheldvalidonfinal hearingoraninterventionbythetaxpayershallbe interposedandheldnottohavebeensustained,then thejudgmentinsaidvalidationproceedingsshallbe finalandconclusiveastothelegalityandvalidityofthe referendumandofthedeclarationoftheresultsthereof, Ch.100GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSF.S.2014 36 andnoseparatesuittotestthesameshallbethereafter permissible. History.—s.18,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(16);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.18. 100.331Referendumfordefeatedbondissue. Ifanybondreferendumiscalledandheldforapproving theissuanceofbondsforaparticularpurposeandsuch referendumdoesnotresultintheapprovalofthebonds, thennootherreferendumfortheapprovalofbondsfor thesamepurposeshallbecalledforatleast6months. History.—s.13,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(13);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.13. 100.341Bondreferendumballot.—Theballots usedinbondreferendashallincludeaprinteddescrip- tionoftheissuanceofbondstobevotedonas prescribedbytheauthoritycallingthereferendum.A separatestatementofeachissueofbondstobe approved,givingtheamountofthebondsandinterest ratethereon,togetherwithotherdetailsnecessaryto informtheelectors,shallbeprintedontheballotsin connectionwiththequestion“ForBonds”and“Against Bonds.” History.—s.11,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.457(11);s.4,ch.26870, 1951;s.12,ch.77-175;s.4,ch.2001-40. Note.—Formers.103.11. 100.342Noticeofspecialelectionorreferen- dum.—Inanyspecialelectionorreferendumnot otherwiseprovidedforthereshallbeatleast30days’ noticeoftheelectionorreferendumbypublicationina newspaperofgeneralcirculationinthecounty,district, ormunicipality,asthecasemaybe.Thepublication shallbemadeatleasttwice,onceinthefifthweekand onceinthethirdweekpriortotheweekinwhichthe electionorreferendumistobeheld.Ifthereisno newspaperofgeneralcirculationinthecounty,district, ormunicipality,thenoticeshallbepostedinnolessthan fiveplaceswithintheterritoriallimitsofthecounty, district,ormunicipality. History.—s.1,ch.59-335;s.2,ch.65-60;s.12,ch.77-175. 100.351Referendumelection;certificateofre- sultstoDepartmentofState.—Wheneveranelection isheldunderareferendumprovisionofanactofthe Legislature,theelectionofficialsofthegovernmental unitinwhichtheelectionisheldshallcertifytheresults thereoftotheDepartmentofState,whichshallenter suchresultsupontheofficialrecordoftheactrequiring suchelectiononfileintheofficeoftheDepartmentof State. History.—s.1,ch.25438,1949;s.4,ch.26870,1951;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s. 12,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.99.59. 100.3605Conductofmunicipalelections.— (1)TheFloridaElectionCode,chapters97-106, shallgoverntheconductofamunicipality’selectionin theabsenceofanapplicablespecialact,charter,or ordinanceprovision.Nocharterorordinanceprovision shallbeadoptedwhichconflictswithorexemptsa municipalityfromanyprovisionintheFloridaElection Codethatexpresslyappliestomunicipalities. (2)Thegoverningbodyofamunicipalitymay,by ordinance,changethedatesforqualifyingandforthe electionofmembersofthegoverningbodyofthe municipalityandprovidefortheorderlytransitionof officeresultingfromsuchdatechanges. History.—s.2,ch.95-178. 100.361Municipalrecall.— (1)APPLICATION;DEFINITION.—Anymemberof thegoverningbodyofamunicipalityorchartercounty, hereinafterreferredtointhissectionas“municipality,” mayberemovedfromofficebytheelectorsofthe municipality.Whentheofficialrepresentsadistrictand iselectedonlybyelectorsresidinginthatdistrict,only electorsfromthatdistrictareeligibletosignthepetition torecallthatofficialandareentitledtovoteintherecall election.Whentheofficialrepresentsadistrictandis electedat-largebytheelectorsofthemunicipality,all electorsofthemunicipalityareeligibletosignthe petitiontorecallthatofficialandareentitledtovotein therecallelection.Whereusedinthissection,theterm “district”shallbeconstruedtomeantheareaorregion ofamunicipalityfromwhichamemberofthegoverning bodyiselectedbytheelectorsfromsuchareaorregion. Membersmayberemovedfromofficepursuanttothe proceduresprovidedinthissection.Thismethodof removingmembersofthegoverningbodyofamunici- palityisinadditiontoanyothermethodprovidedby statelaw. (2)RECALLPETITION.— (a)Petitioncontent.—Apetitionshallcontainthe nameofthepersonsoughttoberecalledanda statementofgroundsforrecall.Thestatementof groundsmaynotexceed200words,andthestated groundsarelimitedsolelytothosespecifiedinpara- graph(d).Ifmorethanonememberofthegoverning bodyissoughttoberecalled,whethersuchmemberis electedbytheelectorsofadistrictorbytheelectorsof themunicipalityat-large,aseparaterecallpetitionshall bepreparedforeachmembersoughttoberecalled. Uponrequest,thecontentofapetitionshouldbe,butis notrequiredtobe,providedbytheproponentin alternativeformats. (b)Requisitesignatures.— 1.Inamunicipalityordistrictoffewerthan500 electors,thepetitionshallbesignedbyatleast50 electorsorby10percentofthetotalnumberof registeredelectorsofthemunicipalityordistrictasof theprecedingmunicipalelection,whicheverisgreater. 2.Inamunicipalityordistrictof500ormorebut fewerthan2,000registeredelectors,thepetitionshall besignedbyatleast100electorsorby10percentofthe totalnumberofregisteredelectorsofthemunicipalityor districtasoftheprecedingmunicipalelection,which- everisgreater. 3.Inamunicipalityordistrictof2,000ormorebut fewerthan5,000registeredelectors,thepetitionshall besignedbyatleast250electorsorby10percentofthe totalnumberofregisteredelectorsofthemunicipalityor districtasoftheprecedingmunicipalelection,which- everisgreater. 4.Inamunicipalityordistrictof5,000ormorebut fewerthan10,000registeredelectors,thepetitionshall F.S.2014GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSCh.100 37 besignedbyatleast500electorsorby10percentofthe totalnumberofregisteredelectorsofthemunicipalityor districtasoftheprecedingmunicipalelection,which- everisgreater. 5.Inamunicipalityordistrictof10,000ormorebut fewerthan25,000registeredelectors,thepetitionshall besignedbyatleast1,000electorsorby10percentof thetotalnumberofregisteredelectorsofthemunici- palityordistrictasoftheprecedingmunicipalelection, whicheverisgreater. 6.Inamunicipalityordistrictof25,000ormore registeredelectors,thepetitionshallbesignedbyat least1,000electorsorby5percentofthetotalnumber ofregisteredelectorsofthemunicipalityordistrictasof theprecedingmunicipalelection,whicheverisgreater. Allsignaturesshallbeobtained,asprovidedinpara- graph(e),withinaperiodof30days,andallsignedand datedpetitionformsshallbefiledatthesametime,no laterthan30daysafterthedateonwhichthefirst signatureisobtainedonthepetition. (c)Recallcommittee.—Electorsofthemunicipality ordistrictmakingchargescontainedinthestatementof groundsforrecall,aswellasthosesigningtherecall petition,shallbedesignatedastherecallcommittee.A specificpersonshallbedesignatedinthepetitionas chairofthecommittee,andthispersonshallactforthe committee.Therecallcommitteeandtheofficerbeing recalledaresubjecttotheprovisionsofchapter106. (d)Groundsforrecall.—Thegroundsforremovalof electedmunicipalofficialsshall,forthepurposesofthis act,belimitedtothefollowingandmustbecontainedin thepetition: 1.Malfeasance; 2.Misfeasance; 3.Neglectofduty; 4.Drunkenness; 5.Incompetence; 6.Permanentinabilitytoperformofficialduties; and 7.Convictionofafelonyinvolvingmoralturpitude. (e)Signatureprocess.—Onlyelectorsofthemuni- cipalityordistrictareeligibletosignthepetition.Each electorsigningapetitionshallsignanddatehisorher nameininkorindeliblepencil.Eachpetitionshall containappropriatelinesforeachelector’soriginal signature,printedname,streetaddress,city,county, voterregistrationnumberordateofbirth,anddate signed.Theformshallalsocontainlinesforanoath,to beexecutedbyawitnesswhoistoverifythefactthat thewitnesssaweachpersonsignthecounterpartofthe petition,thateachsignatureappearingthereonisthe genuinesignatureofthepersonitpurportstobe,and thatthepetitionwassignedinthepresenceofthe witnessonthedateindicated. (f)Filingofsignedpetitions.—Allsignedpetition formsshallbefiledatthesametime,nolaterthan30 daysafterthedateonwhichthefirstsignatureis obtainedonthepetition.Thepersondesignatedaschair ofthecommitteeshallfilethesignedpetitionformswith theauditororclerkofthemunicipalityorchartercounty, orhisorherequivalent,hereinafterreferredtoas “clerk.”Thepetitionmaynotbeamendedafteritis filedwiththeclerk. (g)Verificationofsignatures.— 1.Immediatelyafterthefilingofthepetitionforms, theclerkshallsubmitsuchformstothecountysuper- visorofelections.Nomorethan30daysafterthedate onwhichallpetitionformsaresubmittedtothesuper- visorbytheclerk,thesupervisorshallpromptlyverify thesignaturesinaccordancewiths.99.097,and determinewhethertherequisitenumberofvalidsigna- tureshasbeenobtainedforthepetition.Thecommittee seekingverificationofthesignaturesshallpayin advancetothesupervisorthesumof10centsfor eachsignaturecheckedortheactualcostofchecking suchsignatures,whicheverisless. 2.Uponfilingwiththeclerk,thepetitionandall subsequentpapersorformsrequiredorpermittedtobe filedwiththeclerkinconnectionwiththissectionmust, uponrequest,bemadeavailableinalternativeformats bytheclerk. 3.Ifthesupervisordeterminesthatthepetition doesnotcontaintherequisitenumberofverifiedand validsignatures,theclerkshall,uponreceiptofsuch writtendetermination,socertifytothegoverningbodyof themunicipalityorchartercountyandfilethepetition withouttakingfurtheraction,andthemattershallbeat anend.Noadditionalnamesmaybeaddedtothe petition,andthepetitionshallnotbeusedinanyother proceeding. 4.Ifthesupervisordeterminesthatthepetitionhas therequisitenumberofverifiedandvalidsignatures, thentheproceduresoutlinedinsubsection(3)mustbe followed. (3)RECALLPETITIONANDDEFENSE.— (a)Notice.—Uponreceiptofawrittendetermination thattherequisitenumberofsignatureshasbeen obtained,theclerkshallatonceserveupontheperson soughttoberecalledacertifiedcopyofthepetition. Within5daysafterservice,thepersonsoughttobe recalledmayfilewiththeclerkadefensivestatementof notmorethan200words. (b)Contentandpreparation.—Within5daysafter thedateofreceiptofthedefensivestatementorafter thelastdateadefensivestatementcouldhavebeen filed,theclerkshallprepareadocumententitled“Recall PetitionandDefense.”The“RecallPetitionandDe- fense”shallconsistoftherecallpetition,including copiesoftheoriginallysignedpetitionsandcounter- parts.The“RecallPetitionandDefense”mustcontain lineswhichconformtotheprovisionsofparagraph (2)(e),andthedefensivestatementor,ifnodefensive statementhasbeenfiled,astatementtothateffect.The clerkshallmakecopiesofthe“RecallPetitionand Defense”whicharesufficienttocarrythesignaturesof 30percentoftheregisteredelectors.Immediatelyafter preparingandmakingsufficientcopiesofthe“Recall PetitionandDefense,”theclerkshalldeliverthecopies tothepersondesignatedaschairofthecommitteeand takehisorherreceipttherefor. (c)Requisitesignatures.—Uponreceiptofthe“Re- callPetitionandDefense,”thecommitteemaycirculate themtoobtainthesignaturesof15percentofthe electors.Allsignaturesshallbeobtainedandallsigned Ch.100GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSF.S.2014 38 petitionformsfiledwiththeclerknolaterthan60days afterdeliveryofthe“RecallPetitionandDefense”tothe chairofthecommittee. (d)Signedpetitions;requestforstrikingname.— Theclerkshallassembleallsignedpetitions,checkto seethateachpetitionisproperlyverifiedbytheoathofa witness,andsubmitsuchpetitionstothecounty supervisorofelections.Anyelectorwhosignsarecall petitionhastherighttodemandinwritingthathisorher namebestrickenfromthepetition.Awrittendemand signedbytheelectorshallbefiledwiththeclerk,and, uponreceiptofthedemand,theclerkshallstrikethe nameoftheelectorfromthepetitionandplacehisorher initialstothesideofthesignaturestricken.However,a signaturemaynotbestrickenaftertheclerkhas deliveredthe“RecallPetitionandDefense”tothe supervisorforverificationofthesignatures. (e)Verificationofsignatures.—Within30daysafter receiptofthesigned“RecallPetitionandDefense,”the supervisorshalldeterminethenumberofvalidsigna- tures,purgethenameswithdrawn,andcertifywhether 15percentofthequalifiedelectorsofthemunicipality havesignedthepetitions.Thesupervisorshallbepaid bythepersonsorcommitteeseekingverificationthe sumof10centsforeachnamechecked. (f)Reporting.—Ifthesupervisordeterminesthat therequisitenumberofsignatureshasnotbeen obtained,theclerkshall,uponreceiptofsuchwritten determination,certifysuchdeterminationtothegovern- ingbodyandretainthepetitions.Theproceedingsshall beterminated,andthepetitionsshallnotagainbeused. Ifthesupervisordeterminesthatatleast15percentof thequalifiedelectorssignedthepetition,theclerkshall, immediatelyuponreceiptofsuchwrittendetermination, servenoticeofthatdeterminationupontheperson soughttoberecalledanddelivertothegoverningbody acertificateastothepercentageofqualifiedelectors whosigned. (4)RECALLELECTION.—Ifthepersondesignated inthepetitionfileswiththeclerk,within5daysafterthe last-mentionednotice,hisorherwrittenresignation,the clerkshallatoncenotifythegoverningbodyofthatfact, andtheresignationshallbeirrevocable.Thegoverning bodyshallthenproceedtofillthevacancyaccordingto theprovisionsoftheappropriatelaw.Intheabsenceof aresignation,thechiefjudgeofthejudicialcircuitin whichthemunicipalityislocatedshallfixadayfor holdingarecallelectionfortheremovalofthosenot resigning.Anysuchelectionshallbeheldnotlessthan 30daysormorethan60daysaftertheexpirationofthe 5-dayperiodlast-mentionedandatthesametimeas anyothergeneralorspecialelectionheldwithinthe period;butifnosuchelectionistobeheldwithinthat period,thejudgeshallcallaspecialrecallelectiontobe heldwithintheperiodaforesaid. (5)BALLOTS.—Theballotsattherecallelection shallconformtothefollowing:Withrespecttoeach personwhoseremovalissought,thequestionshallbe submitted:“Shall __beremovedfromtheofficeof __byrecall?”Immediatelyfollowingeachquestion thereshallbeprintedontheballotsthetwopropositions intheorderheresetforth: “(nameofperson)shouldberemovedfromoffice.” “(nameofperson)shouldnotberemovedfromoffice.” (6)FILLINGOFVACANCIES;SPECIALELEC- TIONS.— (a)Ifanelectionisheldfortherecallofmembers electedonlyat-large,candidatestosucceedthemfor theunexpiredtermsshallbevoteduponatthesame electionandshallbeelectedinthesamemanneras providedbytheappropriatelawfortheelectionof candidatesatgeneralelections.Candidatesshallnotbe electedtosucceedanyparticularmember.Ifonlyone memberisremoved,thecandidatereceivingthehighest numberofvotesshallbedeclaredelectedtofillthe vacancy.Ifmorethanonememberisremoved, candidatesequalinnumbertothenumberofmembers removedshallbedeclaredelectedtofillthevacancies; and,amongthesuccessfulcandidates,thosereceiving thegreatestnumberofvotesshallbedeclaredelected forthelongestterms.Casesofties,andallother mattersnothereinspeciallyprovidedfor,shallbe determinedbytherulesgoverningelectionsgenerally. (b)Ifanelectionisheldfortherecallofmembers electedonlyfromdistricts,candidatestosucceedthem fortheunexpiredtermsshallbevoteduponataspecial electioncalledbythechiefjudgeofthejudicialcircuitin whichthedistrictsarelocatednotlessthan30daysor morethan60daysaftertheexpirationoftherecall election.Thequalifyingperiod,forpurposesofthis section,shallbeestablishedbythechiefjudgeofthe judicialcircuitafterconsultationwiththeclerk.Any candidateseekingelectiontofilltheunexpiredtermofa recalleddistrictmunicipalofficialshallresideinthe districtrepresentedbytherecalledofficialandqualifyfor officeinthemannerrequiredbylaw.Eachcandidate receivingthehighestnumberofvotesforeachofficein thespecialdistrictrecallelectionshallbedeclared electedtofilltheunexpiredtermoftherecalledofficial. Candidatesseekingelectiontofillavacancycreatedby theremovalofamunicipalofficialshallbesubjecttothe provisionsofchapter106. (c)Whenanelectionisheldfortherecallof membersofthegoverningbodycomposedofboth memberselectedat-largeandfromdistricts,candidates tosucceedthemfortheunexpiredtermsshallbevoted uponataspecialelectionasprovidedinparagraph(b). (d)However,inanyrecallelectionheldpursuantto paragraph(b)orparagraph(c),ifonlyonememberis votedtoberemovedfromoffice,thevacancycreatedby therecallshallbefilledbythegoverningbodyaccording totheprovisionsoftheappropriatelawforfilling vacancies. (7)EFFECTOFRESIGNATIONS.—Ifthemember ofthegoverningbodybeingrecalledresignsfromoffice priortotherecallelection,theremainingmembersshall fillthevacancycreatedaccordingtotheappropriatelaw forfillingvacancies.Ifallofthemembersofthe governingbodyaresoughttoberecalledandallof themembersresignpriortotherecallelection,therecall electionshallbecanceled,andaspecialelectionshall becalledtofilltheunexpiredtermsoftheresigning members.Ifallofthemembersofthegoverningbody aresoughttoberecalledandanyofthemembersresign priortotherecallelection,theproceedingsfortherecall ofmembersnotresigningandtheelectionof F.S.2014GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSCh.100 39 successorstofilltheunexpiredtermsshallcontinueand havethesameeffectasthoughtherehadbeenno resignation. (8)WHENPETITIONMAYBEFILED.—Nopetition torecallanymemberofthegoverningbodyofa municipalityshallbefileduntilthememberhasserved one-fourthofhisorhertermofoffice.Noperson removedbyarecall,orresigningafterapetitionhas beenfiledagainsthimorher,shallbeeligibletobe appointedtothegoverningbodywithinaperiodof2 yearsafterthedateofsuchrecallorresignation. (9)RETENTIONOFPETITION.—Theclerkshall preserveinhisorherofficeallpaperscomprisingor connectedwithapetitionforrecallforaperiodof2years aftertheywerefiled. (10)OFFENSESRELATINGTOPETITIONS.—No personshallimpersonateanother,purposelywritehisor hernameorresidencefalselyinthesigningofany petitionforrecallorforgeanynamethereto,orsignany paperwithknowledgethatheorsheisnotaqualified electorofthemunicipality.Nopersonshallemployor payanothertoacceptemploymentorpaymentfor circulatingorwitnessingarecallpetition.Anyperson violatinganyoftheprovisionsofthissectioncommitsa misdemeanoroftheseconddegreeandshall,upon conviction,bepunishedasprovidedbylaw. (11)INTENT.—ItistheintentoftheLegislaturethat therecallproceduresprovidedinthisactshallbe uniformstatewide.Therefore,allmunicipalcharter andspeciallawprovisionswhicharecontrarytothe provisionsofthisactareherebyrepealedtotheextent ofthisconflict. (12)PROVISIONSAPPLICABLE.—Theprovisions ofthisactshallapplytocitiesandchartercounties whetherornottheyhaveadoptedrecallprovisions. History.—ss.1,2,ch.74-130;s.1,ch.77-174;s.12,ch.77-175;s.1,ch. 77-279;s.1,ch.81-312;s.20,ch.83-217;s.17,ch.89-338;s.15,ch.90-315;s. 549,ch.95-147;s.14,ch.95-280;s.1,ch.2000-249;s.5,ch.2001-40;s.8,ch. 2002-281;s.13,ch.2008-95. 100.371Initiatives;procedureforplacementon ballot.— (1)Constitutionalamendmentsproposedbyinitia- tiveshallbeplacedontheballotforthegeneralelection, providedtheinitiativepetitionhasbeenfiledwiththe SecretaryofStatenolaterthanFebruary1oftheyear thegeneralelectionisheld.Apetitionshallbedeemed tobefiledwiththeSecretaryofStateuponthedatethe secretarydeterminesthatvalidandverifiedpetition formshavebeensignedbytheconstitutionallyrequired numberanddistributionofelectorsunderthiscode. (2)Thesponsorofaninitiativeamendmentshall, priortoobtaininganysignatures,registerasapolitical committeepursuanttos.106.03andsubmitthetextof theproposedamendmenttotheSecretaryofState,with theformonwhichthesignatureswillbeaffixed,and shallobtaintheapprovaloftheSecretaryofStateof suchform.TheSecretaryofStateshalladoptrules pursuanttos.120.54prescribingthestyleandrequire- mentsofsuchform.UponfilingwiththeSecretaryof State,thetextoftheproposedamendmentandallforms filedinconnectionwiththissectionmust,uponrequest, bemadeavailableinalternativeformats. (3)Aninitiativepetitionformcirculatedforsignature maynotbebundledwithorattachedtoanyother petition.Eachsignatureshallbedatedwhenmadeand shallbevalidforaperiodof2yearsfollowingsuchdate, providedallotherrequirementsoflawaremet.The sponsorshallsubmitsignedanddatedformstothe supervisorofelectionsforthecountyofresidencelisted bythepersonsigningtheformforverificationofthe numberofvalidsignaturesobtained.Ifasignatureona petitionisfromaregisteredvoterinanothercounty,the supervisorshallnotifythepetitionsponsorofthe misfiledpetition.Thesupervisorshallpromptlyverify thesignatureswithin30daysafterreceiptofthepetition formsandpaymentofthefeerequiredbys.99.097.The supervisorshallpromptlyrecord,inthemannerpre- scribedbytheSecretaryofState,thedateeachformis receivedbythesupervisor,andthedatethesignature ontheformisverifiedasvalid.Thesupervisormay verifythatthesignatureonaformisvalidonlyif: (a)Theformcontainstheoriginalsignatureofthe purportedelector. (b)Thepurportedelectorhasaccuratelyrecorded ontheformthedateonwhichheorshesignedtheform. (c)Theformsetsforththepurportedelector’s name,address,city,county,andvoterregistration numberordateofbirth. (d)Thepurportedelectoris,atthetimeheorshe signstheformandatthetimetheformisverified,aduly qualifiedandregisteredelectorinthestate. Thesupervisorshallretainthesignatureformsforat least1yearfollowingtheelectioninwhichtheissue appearedontheballotoruntiltheDivisionofElections notifiesthesupervisorsofelectionsthatthecommittee thatcirculatedthepetitionisnolongerseekingtoobtain ballotposition. (4)TheSecretaryofStateshalldeterminefromthe signaturesverifiedbythesupervisorsofelectionsthe totalnumberofverifiedvalidsignaturesandthe distributionofsuchsignaturesbycongressionaldis- tricts.Uponadeterminationthattherequisitenumber anddistributionofvalidsignatureshavebeenobtained, thesecretaryshallissueacertificateofballotposition forthatproposedamendmentandshallassigna designatingnumberpursuanttos.101.161. (5)(a)Within45daysafterreceiptofaproposed revisionoramendmenttotheStateConstitutionby initiativepetitionfromtheSecretaryofState,the FinancialImpactEstimatingConferenceshallcomplete ananalysisandfinancialimpactstatementtobeplaced ontheballotoftheestimatedincreaseordecreasein anyrevenuesorcoststostateorlocalgovernments resultingfromtheproposedinitiative.TheFinancial ImpactEstimatingConferenceshallsubmitthefinancial impactstatementtotheAttorneyGeneralandSecretary ofState. (b)TheFinancialImpactEstimatingConference shallprovideanopportunityforanyproponentsor opponentsoftheinitiativetosubmitinformationand maysolicitinformationoranalysisfromanyother entitiesoragencies,includingtheOfficeofEconomic andDemographicResearch. Ch.100GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSF.S.2014 40 (c)AllmeetingsoftheFinancialImpactEstimating Conferenceshallbeopentothepublic.ThePresidentof theSenateandtheSpeakeroftheHouseofRepre- sentatives,jointly,shallbethesolejudgeforthe interpretation,implementation,andenforcementof thissubsection. 1.TheFinancialImpactEstimatingConferenceis establishedtoreview,analyze,andestimatethe financialimpactofamendmentstoorrevisionsofthe StateConstitutionproposedbyinitiative.TheFinancial ImpactEstimatingConferenceshallconsistoffour principals:onepersonfromtheExecutiveOfficeof theGovernor;thecoordinatoroftheOfficeofEconomic andDemographicResearch,orhisorherdesignee;one personfromtheprofessionalstaffoftheSenate;and onepersonfromtheprofessionalstaffoftheHouseof Representatives.Eachprincipalshallhaveappropriate fiscalexpertiseinthesubjectmatteroftheinitiative.A FinancialImpactEstimatingConferencemaybeap- pointedforeachinitiative. 2.PrincipalsoftheFinancialImpactEstimating Conferenceshallreachaconsensusormajoritycon- currenceonaclearandunambiguousfinancialimpact statement,nomorethan75wordsinlength,and immediatelysubmitthestatementtotheAttorney General.NothinginthissubsectionprohibitstheFinan- cialImpactEstimatingConferencefromsettingfortha rangeofpotentialimpactsinthefinancialimpact statement.Anyfinancialimpactstatementthatacourt findsnottobeinaccordancewiththissectionshallbe remandedsolelytotheFinancialImpactEstimating Conferenceforredrafting.TheFinancialImpactEsti- matingConferenceshallredraftthefinancialimpact statementwithin15days. 3.IfthemembersoftheFinancialImpactEstimat- ingConferenceareunabletoagreeonthestatement requiredbythissubsection,oriftheSupremeCourthas rejectedtheinitialsubmissionbytheFinancialImpact EstimatingConferenceandnoredrafthasbeenap- provedbytheSupremeCourtby5p.m.onthe75thday beforetheelection,thefollowingstatementshallappear ontheballotpursuanttos.101.161(1):“Thefinancial impactofthismeasure,ifany,cannotbereasonably determinedatthistime.” (d)Thefinancialimpactstatementmustbesepa- ratelycontainedandbesetforthaftertheballot summaryasrequiredins.101.161(1). (e)1.AnyfinancialimpactstatementthattheSu- premeCourtfindsnottobeinaccordancewiththis subsectionshallberemandedsolelytotheFinancial ImpactEstimatingConferenceforredrafting,provided thecourt’sadvisoryopinionisrenderedatleast75days beforetheelectionatwhichthequestionofratifyingthe amendmentwillbepresented.TheFinancialImpact EstimatingConferenceshallprepareandadopta revisedfinancialimpactstatementnolaterthan5 p.m.onthe15thdayafterthedateofthecourt’sopinion. 2.If,by5p.m.onthe75thdaybeforetheelection, theSupremeCourthasnotissuedanadvisoryopinion ontheinitialfinancialimpactstatementpreparedbythe FinancialImpactEstimatingConferenceforaninitiative amendmentthatotherwisemeetsthelegalrequire- mentsforballotplacement,thefinancialimpactstate- mentshallbedeemedapprovedforplacementonthe ballot. 3.Inadditiontothefinancialimpactstatement requiredbythissubsection,theFinancialImpact EstimatingConferenceshalldraftaninitiativefinancial informationstatement.Theinitiativefinancialinforma- tionstatementshoulddescribeingreaterdetailthanthe financialimpactstatementanyprojectedincreaseor decreaseinrevenuesorcoststhatthestateorlocal governmentswouldlikelyexperienceiftheballot measurewereapproved.Ifappropriate,theinitiative financialinformationstatementmayincludebothesti- mateddollaramountsandadescriptionplacingthe estimateddollaramountsintocontext.Theinitiative financialinformationstatementmustincludebotha summaryofnotmorethan500wordsandadditional detailedinformationthatincludestheassumptionsthat weremadetodevelopthefinancialimpacts,work- papers,andanyotherinformationdeemedrelevantby theFinancialImpactEstimatingConference. 4.TheDepartmentofStateshallhaveprinted,and shallfurnishtoeachsupervisorofelections,acopyof thesummaryfromtheinitiativefinancialinformation statements.Thesupervisorsshallhavethesummary fromtheinitiativefinancialinformationstatements availableateachpollingplaceandatthemainoffice ofthesupervisorofelectionsuponrequest. 5.TheSecretaryofStateandtheOfficeof EconomicandDemographicResearchshallmake availableontheInterneteachinitiativefinancialinfor- mationstatementinitsentirety.Inaddition,each supervisorofelectionswhoseofficehasawebsite shallpostthesummaryfromeachinitiativefinancial informationstatementonthewebsite.Eachsupervisor shallincludetheInternetaddressesfortheinformation statementsontheSecretaryofState’sandtheOfficeof EconomicandDemographicResearch’swebsitesinthe publicationormailingrequiredbys.101.20. (6)TheDepartmentofStatemayadoptrulesin accordancewiths.120.54tocarryouttheprovisionsof subsections(1)-(5). (7)Noprovisionofthiscodeshallbedeemedto prohibitaprivatepersonexercisinglawfulcontrolover privatelyownedproperty,includingpropertyheldopen tothepublicforthepurposesofacommercialen- terprise,fromexcludingfromsuchpropertypersons seekingtoengageinactivitysupportingoropposing initiativeamendments. History.—s.15,ch.79-365;s.12,ch.83-251;s.30,ch.84-302;s.22,ch.97-13; s.9,ch.2002-281;s.3,ch.2002-390;s.3,ch.2004-33;s.28,ch.2005-278;s.4,ch. 2006-119;s.25,ch.2007-30;s.1,ch.2007-231;s.14,ch.2008-95;s.23,ch. 2011-40. F.S.2014GENERAL,PRIMARY,ANDSPECIALELECTIONSCh.100 41 CHAPTER101 VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURE 101.001Precinctsandpollingplaces;boundaries. 101.002Useofsystembymunicipalities. 101.015Standardsforvotingsystems. 101.017BureauofVotingSystemsCertification. 101.021Electortovotetheprimaryballotofthe politicalpartyinwhichheorsheis registered. 101.031Instructionsforelectors. 101.041Secretvoting. 101.043Identificationrequiredatpolls. 101.045Electorsmustberegisteredinprecinct; provisionsforchangeofresidenceor name. 101.048Provisionalballots. 101.049 Provisionalballots;specialcircum- stances. 101.051 Electorsseekingassistanceincasting ballots;oathtobeexecuted;formsto befurnished. 101.111Voterchallenges. 101.131Watchersatpolls. 101.151Specificationsforballots. 101.161Referenda;ballots. 101.171Copyofconstitutionalamendmenttobe availableatvotinglocations. 101.20Publicationofballotform;sampleballots. 101.21 Officialballots;number;printing;pay- ment. 101.23Electioninspectortokeeplistofthose voting. 101.24Ballotboxesandballots. 101.2512Candidates’namesongeneralelection ballots. 101.2515Translationofballotlanguage. 101.252Candidatesentitledtohavenamesprinted oncertainballots;exception. 101.254 Whennominatednamestoappearin groupsordistricts. 101.292Definitions;ss.101.292-101.295. 101.293Competitivesealedbidsandproposals required. 101.294Purchaseandsaleofvotingequipment. 101.295Penaltiesforviolation. 101.34Custodyofvotingsystem. 101.341 Prohibitedactivitiesbyvotingsystem custodiansanddeputycustodians. 101.43Substituteballot. 101.49Procedureofelectionofficerswheresig- naturesdiffer. 101.51Electorstooccupyboothalone. 101.545Retentionanddestructionofcertainelec- tionmaterials. 101.5601Shorttitle. 101.5602Purpose. 101.5603DefinitionsrelatingtoElectronicVoting SystemsAct. 101.5604 Adoptionofsystem;procurementof equipment;commercialtabulations. 101.56042Punchcardtypesystemsprohibited. 101.5605Examinationandapprovalofequipment. 101.5606Requirementsforapprovalofsystems. 101.56062Standardsforaccessiblevotingsystems. 101.56063Accessibilityofvotingsystemsandpolling places;intent;eligibilityforfederalfund- ing. 101.56064Applicationforfederalfundsunderch. 2002-281. 101.56065Votingsystemdefects;disclosure;inves- tigations;penalties. 101.5607DepartmentofStatetomaintainvoting systeminformation;preparesoftware. 101.56075Votingmethods. 101.5608Votingbyelectronicorelectromechanical method;procedures. 101.5610Inspectionofballotbyelectionboard. 101.5611Instructionstoelectors. 101.5612Testingoftabulatingequipment. 101.5613Examinationofequipmentduringvoting. 101.5614Canvassofreturns. 101.572Publicinspectionofballots. 101.58 Supervisingandobservingregistration andelectionprocesses. 101.591Votingsystemaudit. 101.5911Rulemakingauthorityforvotingsystem auditprocedures. 101.595Analysisandreportsofvotingproblems. 101.6101Shorttitle. 101.6102Mailballotelections;limitations. 101.6103Mailballotelectionprocedure. 101.6104Challengeofvotes. 101.6105Absenteevoting. 101.6106Applicationofotherelectionlaws. 101.6107DepartmentofStatetoadoptrules. 101.62Requestforabsenteeballots. 101.64Deliveryofabsenteeballots;envelopes; form. 101.65Instructionstoabsentelectors. 101.655Supervisedvotingbyabsentelectorsin certainfacilities. 101.657Earlyvoting. 101.661Votingabsenteeballots. 101.662Accessibilityofabsenteeballots. 101.663Electors;changeofresidencetoanother state. 101.665Administrationofoaths;militaryperson- nel,federalemployees,andotherab- senteeregistrants. 101.67Safekeepingofmailedballots;deadline forreceivingabsenteeballots. 101.68Canvassingofabsenteeballot. 101.69 Votinginperson;returnofabsentee ballot. 101.6921 Deliveryofspecialabsenteeballotto certainfirst-timevoters. 101.6923Specialabsenteeballotinstructionsfor certainfirst-timevoters. 101.6925Canvassingspecialabsenteeballots. Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 42 101.694Mailingofballotsuponreceiptoffederal postcardapplication. 101.6951Statewrite-inballot. 101.6952 Absenteeballotsforabsentuniformed servicesandoverseasvoters. 101.697Electronictransmissionofelectionmate- rials. 101.698Absenteevotinginemergencysituations. 101.71Pollingplace. 101.715Accessibilityofpollingplacesforpeople havingadisability. 101.731Shorttitle. 101.732 DefinitionsrelatingtoElectionsEmer- gencyAct. 101.733Electionemergency;purpose;elections emergencycontingencyplan. 101.74Temporarychangeofpollingplaceincase ofemergency. 101.75Municipalelections;changeofdatesfor cause. 101.001Precinctsandpollingplaces;bound- aries.— (1)Theboardofcountycommissionersineach county,uponrecommendationandapprovalofthe supervisor,shallalterorcreateprecinctsforvotingin thecounty.Eachprecinctshallbenumberedand,as nearlyaspracticable,composedofcontiguousand compactareas.Thesupervisorshalldesignateapolling placeatasuitablelocationwithineachprecinct.The precinctshallnotbechangedthereafterexceptwiththe consentofthesupervisorandamajorityofthemembers oftheboardofcountycommissioners.Theboardof countycommissionersandthesupervisormayhave precinctboundariesconformtomunicipalboundariesin accordancewiththeprovisionsofs.101.002,but,inany event,theregistrationbooksshallbemaintainedinsuch amannerthattheremaybedeterminedtherefromthe totalnumberofelectorsineachmunicipality. (2)Wheninanyelectiontherearefewerthan25 registeredelectorsoftheonlypoliticalpartyhaving candidatesontheballotatanyprecinct,suchprecinct maybecombinedwithotheradjoiningprecinctsupon therecommendationofthesupervisorandtheapproval ofthecountycommissioners.Noticeofthecombination ofprecinctsshallbegiveninthesamemanneras providedins.101.71(2). (3)(a)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallmaintaina suitablemapdrawntoascalenosmallerthan3milesto theinchandclearlydelineatingallmajorobservable featuressuchasroads,streams,andrailwaylinesand showingthecurrentgeographicalboundariesofeach precinct,representativedistrict,andsenatorialdistrict, andothertypeofdistrictinthecountysubjecttothe electionsprocessinthiscode. (b)Thesupervisorshallprovidetothedepartment dataonallprecinctsinthecountyassociatedwiththe mostrecentdecennialcensusblockswithineach precinct. (c)Thedepartmentshallmaintainasearchable databasethatcontainstheprecinctsandthecorre- spondingmostrecentdecennialcensusblockswithin theprecinctsforeachcounty,includingahistoricalfile thatallowsthecensusblockstobetracedthroughthe priordecade. (d)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallnotifythe SecretaryofStateinwritingwithin10daysafterany reorganizationofprecinctsandshallfurnishacopyof themapshowingthecurrentgeographicalboundaries anddesignationofeachnewprecinct.However,if precinctsarecomposedofwholecensusblocks,the supervisormayfurnish,inlieuofacopyofthemap,a list,inanelectronicformatprescribedbytheDepart- mentofState,associatingeachcensusblockinthe countywithitsprecinct. (e)Anyprecinctestablishedoralteredunderthe provisionsofthissectionshallconsistofareasbounded onallsidesonlybycensusblockboundariesfromthe mostrecentUnitedStatesCensus.Ifthecensusblock boundariessplitorconflictwithanotherpoliticalbound- arylistedbelow,theboundarylistedbelowmaybe used: 1.Governmentalunitboundariesreportedinthe mostrecentBoundaryandAnnexationSurveypub- lishedbytheUnitedStatesCensusBureau; 2.Visiblefeaturesthatarereadilydistinguishable upontheground,suchasstreets,railroads,tracks, streams,andlakes,andthatareindicateduponcurrent censusmaps,officialDepartmentofTransportation maps,officialmunicipalmaps,officialcountymaps,or acombinationofsuchmaps; 3.Boundariesofpublicparks,publicschool grounds,orchurches;or 4.Boundariesofcounties,incorporatedmunicipa- lities,orotherpoliticalsubdivisionsthatmeetcriteria establishedbytheUnitedStatesCensusBureaufor blockboundaries. (4)(a)Within10daysafterthereisanychangeinthe division,number,orboundariesoftheprecincts,orthe locationofthepollingplaces,thesupervisorofelections shallmakeinwritinganaccuratedescriptionofanynew oralteredprecincts,settingforththeboundarylinesand shallidentifythelocationofeachneworalteredpolling place.Acopyofthedocumentdescribingsuchchanges shallbepostedatthesupervisor’soffice. (b)Anychangesinthecountyprecinctdatashallbe providedtothedepartmentwithin10daysaftera change. (c)Precinctdatashallincludeallprecinctsforwhich precinct-levelelectionresultsandvotinghistoryresults arereported. History.—s.10,ch.3879,1889;RS164;s.11,ch.4328,1895;GS184;RGS 228;CGL281;s.2,ch.24203,1947;s.6,ch.25383,1949;s.2,ch.26329,1949;s. 2,ch.26870,1951;s.4,ch.29934,1955;s.3,ch.57-166;s.1,ch.59-281;s.1,ch. 67-169;s.1,ch.72-25;s.3,ch.73-155;s.1,ch.76-60;s.1,ch.76-121;s.1,ch. 76-233;s.4,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.80-189;s.11,ch.80-292;s.4,ch.81-304;s.26, ch.84-302;s.24,ch.94-224;s.1390,ch.95-147;s.54,ch.97-13;s.29,ch. 2005-278;s.24,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.98.23;s.98.031. 101.002Useofsystembymunicipalities.— (1)Theboardofcountycommissioners,withthe concurrenceofthesupervisorofelections,mayarrange theboundariesoftheprecinctsineachmunicipality withinthecountytoconformtotheboundariesofthe municipality,subjecttotheconcurrenceofthegovern- ingbodyofthemunicipality.Allbinders,files,andother equipmentormaterialsnecessaryforthepermanent F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 43 registrationsystemshallbefurnishedbytheboardof countycommissioners. (2)Thesupervisorofelectionsshalldeliverthe recordsrequiredforamunicipalelectiontothemuni- cipalelectionsboardsorotherappropriateelections officialsbeforetheelectionandcollectthemafterthe election.Themunicipalityshallreimbursethecountyfor theactualcostsincurred. (3)Anypersonwhoisadulyregisteredelector pursuanttothiscodeandwhoresideswithinthe boundariesofamunicipalityisqualifiedtoparticipate inallmunicipalelections,theprovisionsofspecialacts orlocalchartersnotwithstanding.Electorswhoarenot registeredunderthepermanentregistrationsystem shallnotbepermittedtovote. History.—s.4,ch.25391,1949;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.10,ch.27991,1953;s. 2,ch.29761,1955;s.1,ch.57-136;s.1,ch.63-268;s.6,ch.65-134;s.2,ch. 73-155;s.5,ch.77-175;s.31,ch.94-224. Note.—Formers.97.04;s.98.091. 101.015Standardsforvotingsystems.— (1)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptruleswhich establishminimumstandardsforhardwareandsoft- wareforelectronicandelectromechanicalvotingsys- tems.Suchrulesshallcontainstandardsfor: (a)Functionalrequirements; (b)Performancelevels; (c)Physicalanddesigncharacteristics; (d)Documentationrequirements;and (e)Evaluationcriteria. (2)Eachodd-numberedyeartheDepartmentof Stateshallreviewtherulesgoverningstandardsand certificationofvotingsystemstodeterminetheade- quacyandeffectivenessofsuchrulesinassuringthat electionsarefairandimpartial. (3)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptrulesto achieveandmaintainthemaximumdegreeofcorrect- ness,impartiality,andefficiencyoftheproceduresof voting,includingwrite-invoting,andofcounting, tabulating,andrecordingvotesbyvotingsystems usedinthisstate. (4)(a)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptrules establishingminimumsecuritystandardsforvoting systems. (b)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallestablish writtenprocedurestoassureaccuracyandsecurityin hisorhercounty,includingproceduresrelatedtoearly votingpursuanttos.101.657.Suchproceduresshallbe reviewedineachodd-numberedyearbytheDepart- mentofState. (c)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallsubmitany revisionstothesecurityprocedurestotheDepartment ofStateatleast45daysbeforeearlyvotingcommences pursuanttos.101.657inanelectioninwhichtheyareto takeeffect. (5)(a)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptrules whichestablishstandardsforprovisionalapprovalof hardwareandsoftwareforinnovativeuseofelectronic andelectromechanicalvotingsystems.Suchrulesshall containstandardsfor: 1.Functionalrequirements; 2.Performancelevels; 3.Physicalanddesigncharacteristics; 4.Documentationrequirements; 5.Evaluationcriteria; 6.Auditcapabilities;and 7.Considerationofprioruseofasystem. (b)Avotingsystemshallbeprovisionallyapproved foratotalofnomorethan2years,andtheDepartment ofStatehastheauthoritytorevokesuchapproval. Provisionalapprovalofasystemshallnotbegrantedby theDepartmentofStatetosupersedecertification requirementsofthissection. (c)1.Noprovisionallyapprovedsystemmaybe usedinanyelection,includinganymunicipalelection, withouttheauthorizationoftheDepartmentofState. 2.Anapplicationforuseofaprovisionallyap- provedsystemshallbesubmittedatleast120daysprior totheintendedusebythesupervisorofelectionsor municipalelectionsofficial.Suchapplicationshall requestauthorizationforuseofthesysteminaspecific election.Eachapplicationshallstatetheelection,the numberofprecincts,andthenumberofanticipated votersforwhichthesystemisrequestedforuse. 3.TheDepartmentofStateshallauthorizeordeny authorizationoftheuseoftheprovisionallyapproved systemforthespecificelectionandshallnotifythe supervisorofelectionsormunicipalelectionsofficialin writingoftheauthorizationordenialofauthorization, alongwiththereasonstherefor,within45daysafter receiptoftheapplication. (d)Acontractfortheuseofaprovisionallyapproved systemforaspecificelectionmaybeenteredintowith theapprovaloftheDepartmentofState.Nocontractfor titletoaprovisionallyapprovedsystemmaybeentered into. (e)Theuseofanyprovisionallyapprovedsystem shallbevalidforallpurposes. (6)Allelectronicandelectromechanicalvotingsys- temspurchasedonorafterJanuary1,1990,mustmeet theminimumstandardsestablishedundersubsection (1).Allelectronicandelectromechanicalvotingsystems inuseonorafterJuly1,1993,mustmeettheminimum standardsestablishedundersubsection(1)orsubsec- tion(5). (7)TheDivisionofElectionsshallreviewthevoting systemscertificationstandardsandensurethatnew technologiesareavailableforselectionbyboardsof countycommissionerswhichmeettherequirementsfor votingsystemsandmeetuserstandards.TheDivision ofElectionsshallcontinuouslyreviewthevotingsys- temscertificationstandardstoensurethatnewtech- nologiesareappropriatelycertifiedforallelectionsina timelymanner.Thedivisionshallalsodevelopmethods todeterminethewillofthepublicwithrespecttovoting systems. History.—s.4,ch.89-348;s.16,ch.90-315;s.551,ch.95-147;s.6,ch. 2001-40;s.10,ch.2004-252. 101.017BureauofVotingSystemsCertification. ThereiscreatedaBureauofVotingSystemsCertifica- tionwithintheDivisionofElectionsoftheDepartmentof Statewhichshallprovidetechnicalsupporttothe supervisorsofelectionsandwhichisresponsiblefor votingsystemstandardsandcertification.Thepositions Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 44 necessaryforthebureautoaccomplishitsdutiesshall beestablishedthroughthebudgetaryprocess. History.—s.16,ch.89-348;s.20,ch.90-315. Note.—Formers.102.1691. 101.021Electortovotetheprimaryballotofthe politicalpartyinwhichheorsheisregistered.—Ina primaryelectionaqualifiedelectorisentitledtovotethe officialprimaryelectionballotofthepoliticalparty designatedintheelector’sregistration,andnoother. Itisunlawfulforanyelectortovoteinaprimaryforany candidaterunningfornominationfromapartyotherthan thatinwhichsuchelectorisregistered. History.—s.41,ch.6469,1913;RGS345;CGL402;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s. 21,ch.28156,1953;s.13,ch.77-175;s.552,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.102.40. 101.031Instructionsforelectors.— (1)TheDepartmentofState,orincaseofmunicipal electionsthegoverningbodyofthemunicipality,shall print,inlargetypeoncards,instructionsfortheelectors touseinvoting.Itshallprovidenotlessthantwocards foreachvotingprecinctforeachelectionandfurnish suchcardstoeachsupervisoruponrequisition.Each supervisorofelectionsshallsendasufficientnumberof thesecardstotheprecinctspriortoanelection.The electioninspectorsshalldisplaythecardsinthepolling placesasinformationforelectors.Thecardsshall containinformationabouthowtovoteandsuchother informationastheDepartmentofStatemaydeem necessary.Thecardsmustalsoincludethelistofrights andresponsibilitiesaffordedtoFloridavoters,as describedinsubsection(2). (2)Thesupervisorofelectionsineachcountyshall havepostedateachpollingplaceinthecountythe Voter’sBillofRightsandResponsibilitiesinthefollow- ingform: VOTER’SBILLOFRIGHTS Eachregisteredvoterinthisstatehastherightto: 1.Voteandhavehisorhervoteaccuratelycounted. 2.Castavoteifheorsheisinlineattheofficial closingofthepollsinthatcounty. 3.Askforandreceiveassistanceinvoting. 4.Receiveuptotworeplacementballotsifheorshe makesamistakepriortotheballotbeingcast. 5.Anexplanationifhisorherregistrationoridentity isinquestion. 6.Ifhisorherregistrationoridentityisinquestion, castaprovisionalballot. 7.Writteninstructionstousewhenvoting,and, uponrequest,oralinstructionsinvotingfromelections officers. 8.Votefreefromcoercionorintimidationbyelec- tionsofficersoranyotherperson. 9.Voteonavotingsystemthatisinworking conditionandthatwillallowvotestobeaccuratelycast. VOTERRESPONSIBILITIES Eachregisteredvoterinthisstateshould: 1.Familiarizehimselforherselfwiththecandidates andissues. 2.Maintainwiththeofficeofthesupervisorof electionsacurrentaddress. 3.Knowthelocationofhisorherpollingplaceand itshoursofoperation. 4.Bringproperidentificationtothepollingstation. 5.Familiarizehimselforherselfwiththeoperationof thevotingequipmentinhisorherprecinct. 6.Treatprecinctworkerswithcourtesy. 7.Respecttheprivacyofothervoters. 8.Reportanyproblemsorviolationsofelectionlaws tothesupervisorofelections. 9.Askquestions,ifneeded. 10.Makesurethathisorhercompletedballotis correctbeforeleavingthepollingstation. NOTETOVOTER:Failuretoperformanyofthese responsibilitiesdoesnotprohibitavoterfromvoting. (3)Nothinginthissectionshallgiverisetoalegal causeofaction. (4)Incaseanyelector,afterenteringthevoting booth,shallaskforfurtherinstructionsconcerningthe mannerofvoting,twoelectionofficerswhoarenotboth membersofthesamepoliticalparty,ifpresent,or,ifnot, twoelectionofficerswhoaremembersofthesame politicalparty,shallgivesuchinstructionstosuch elector,butnoofficerorpersonassistinganelector shallinanymannerrequest,suggest,orseekto persuadeorinduceanyelectortovotefororagainst anyparticularticket,candidate,amendment,question, orproposition.Aftergivingtheelectorinstructionsand beforetheelectorhasvoted,theofficersorpersons assistingtheelectorshallretire,andsuchelectorshall voteinsecret. History.—s.40,ch.4328,1895;s.12,ch.4537,1897;GS225;RGS270;CGL 326;s.1,ch.25106,1949;s.5,ch.26870,1951;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.25,ch. 77-104;s.13,ch.77-175;s.31,ch.79-400;s.60,ch.2001-40;s.5,ch.2002-17;s. 22,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.99.24. 101.041Secretvoting.—Inallelectionsheldon anysubjectwhichmaybesubmittedtoavote,andforall oranystate,county,district,ormunicipalofficers,the votingshallbebysecret,officialballotasprovidedby thiscode,andnovoteshallbereceivedorcountedin anyelection,exceptasprescribedbythiscode. History.—s.24,ch.3879,1889;RS178;s.28,ch.4328,1895;GS210;RGS 254;CGL310;s.3,ch.17898,1937;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.13,ch.77-175;s.15, ch.2008-95. Note.—Formers.99.08. 101.043Identificationrequiredatpolls.— (1)(a)Theprecinctregister,asprescribedins. 98.461,shallbeusedatthepollsforthepurposeof identifyingtheelectoratthepollsbeforeallowinghimor hertovote.Theclerkorinspectorshallrequireeach elector,uponenteringthepollingplace,topresentone ofthefollowingcurrentandvalidpictureidentifications: 1.Floridadriverlicense. 2.FloridaidentificationcardissuedbytheDepart- mentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehicles. 3.UnitedStatespassport. 4.Debitorcreditcard. 5.Militaryidentification. 6.Studentidentification. 7.Retirementcenteridentification. 8.Neighborhoodassociationidentification. F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 45 9.Publicassistanceidentification. (b)Ifthepictureidentificationdoesnotcontainthe signatureoftheelector,anadditionalidentificationthat providestheelector’ssignatureshallberequired.The addressappearingontheidentificationpresentedby theelectormaynotbeusedasthebasistoconfirman elector’slegalresidenceorotherwisechallengean elector’slegalresidence.Theelectorshallsignhisor hernameinthespaceprovidedontheprecinctregister oronanelectronicdeviceprovidedforrecordingthe elector’ssignature.Theclerkorinspectorshallcompare thesignaturewiththatontheidentificationprovidedby theelectorandenterhisorherinitialsinthespace providedontheprecinctregisteroronanelectronic deviceprovidedforthatpurposeandallowtheelectorto voteiftheclerkorinspectorissatisfiedastotheidentity oftheelector. (c)Whenanelectorpresentshisorherpicture identificationtotheclerkorinspectorandtheelector’s addressonthepictureidentificationmatchesthe elector’saddressinthesupervisor’srecords,theelector maynotbeaskedtoprovideadditionalinformationorto recitehisorherhomeaddress. (2)Iftheelectorfailstofurnishtherequired identification,theelectorshallbeallowedtovotea provisionalballot.Thecanvassingboardshalldeter- minethevalidityoftheballotpursuanttos.101.048(2). History.—s.1,ch.77-267;s.533,ch.95-147;s.10,ch.98-129;s.3,ch. 2001-40;s.13,ch.2003-415;s.23,ch.2005-277;s.30,ch.2005-278;s.26,ch. 2007-30;s.25,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.98.471. 101.045Electorsmustberegisteredinprecinct; provisionsforchangeofresidenceorname.— (1)Apersonisnotpermittedtovoteinanyelection precinctordistrictotherthantheoneinwhichthe personhashisorherlegalresidenceandinwhichthe personisregistered.However,apersontemporarily residingoutsidethecountyshallberegisteredinthe precinctinwhichthemainofficeofthesupervisor,as designatedbythesupervisor,islocatedwhenthe personhasnopermanentaddressinthecountyand itistheperson’sintentiontoremainaresidentofFlorida andofthecountyinwhichheorsheisregisteredto vote.Suchpersonswhoareregisteredintheprecinctin whichthemainofficeofthesupervisor,asdesignated bythesupervisor,islocatedandwhoareresiding outsidethecountywithnopermanentaddressinthe countyshallnotberegisteredelectorsofamunicipality andthereforeshallnotbepermittedtovoteinany municipalelection. (2)(a)Anelectorwhomovesfromtheprecinctin whichtheelectorisregisteredmayvoteintheprecinct towhichheorshehasmovedhisorherlegalresidence, ifthechangeofresidenceiswithinthesamecountyor theprecincttowhichtheelectorhasmovedhisorher legalresidenceiswithinacountythatusesanelectronic databaseasaprecinctregisteratthepollingplace,and theelectorcompletesanaffirmationinsubstantiallythe followingform: ChangeofLegalResidenceofRegistered Voter Underpenaltiesforfalseswearing,I,(Nameofvoter), swear(oraffirm)thattheformeraddressofmylegal residencewas (Addressoflegalresidence)inthemunicipality of __,in __County,Florida,andIwasregisteredto voteinthe __precinctof __County,Florida;thatI havenotvotedintheprecinctofmyformerregistration inthiselection;thatInowresideat (Addressoflegal residence)intheMunicipalityof __,in __County, Florida,andamthereforeeligibletovoteinthe __ precinctof __County,Florida;andIfurtherswear(or affirm)thatIamotherwiselegallyregisteredandentitled tovote. (Signatureofvoterwhoseaddressoflegalresidencehaschanged) (b)Exceptforanactiveuniformedservicesvoteror amemberofhisorherfamilyandexceptforanelector whohasmovedhisorherlegalresidencetoaprecinct withinacountythatusesanelectronicdatabaseasa precinctregisteratthepollingplace,anelectorwhose changeofaddressisfromoutsidethecountymaynot changehisorherlegalresidenceatthepollingplace andmustvoteaprovisionalballot. (c)Anelectorwhosenamechangesbecauseof marriageorotherlegalprocessmaybepermittedto vote,providedsuchelectorcompletesanaffirmationin substantiallythefollowingform: ChangeofNameofRegistered Voter Underpenaltiesforfalseswearing,I,(Newnameofvoter), swear(oraffirm)thatmynamehasbeenchanged becauseofmarriageorotherlegalprocess.Myformer nameandaddressoflegalresidenceappearonthe registrationrecordsofprecinct __asfollows: Name_______________________________________ Address_____________________________________ Municipality__________________________________ County______________________________________ Florida,Zip__________________________________ Mypresentnameandaddressoflegalresidenceareas follows: Name_______________________________________ Address_____________________________________ Municipality__________________________________ County______________________________________ Florida,Zip__________________________________ andIfurtherswear(oraffirm)thatIamotherwiselegally registeredandentitledtovote. (Signatureofvoterwhosenamehaschanged) (d)Insteadoftheaffirmationcontainedinparagraph (a)orparagraph(c),anelectormaycompleteavoter registrationapplicationthatindicatesthechangeof nameorchangeofaddressoflegalresidence. (e)Suchaffirmationorapplication,whencompleted andpresentedattheprecinctinwhichsuchelectoris entitledtovote,anduponverificationoftheelector’s registration,shallentitlesuchelectortovoteasprovided inthissubsection.Iftheelector’seligibilitytovote Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 46 cannotbedetermined,heorsheshallbeentitledtovote aprovisionalballot,subjecttotherequirementsand proceduresins.101.048.Uponreceiptofanaffirmation orapplicationcertifyingachangeinaddressoflegal residenceorname,thesupervisorshallassoonas practicablemakethenecessarychangesinthestate- widevoterregistrationsystemtoindicatethechangein addressoflegalresidenceornameofsuchelector. History.—s.13,ch.3879,1889;RS167;s.15,ch.4328,1895;GS192;RGS 236;CGL289;s.4,ch.24203,1947;s.11,ch.25035,1949;s.1,ch.26870,1951;s. 4,ch.28156,1953;s.7,ch.65-60;s.1,ch.71-307;s.3,ch.77-175;s.6,ch.78-403; s.4,ch.80-292;s.5,ch.89-338;s.20,ch.94-224;s.1391,ch.95-147;s.36,ch. 2001-40;s.31,ch.2005-278;s.16,ch.2008-95;s.26,ch.2011-40;s.4,ch. 2013-57. Note.—Formers.98.32;s.97.091. 101.048Provisionalballots.— (1)Atallelections,avoterclaimingtobeproperly registeredinthestateandeligibletovoteattheprecinct intheelectionbutwhoseeligibilitycannotbedeter- mined,apersonwhomanelectionofficialassertsisnot eligible,andotherpersonsspecifiedinthecodeshallbe entitledtovoteaprovisionalballot.Oncevoted,the provisionalballotshallbeplacedinasecrecyenvelope andthereaftersealedinaprovisionalballotenvelope. Theprovisionalballotshallbedepositedinaballotbox. Allprovisionalballotsshallremainsealedintheir envelopesforreturntothesupervisorofelections. Thedepartmentshallprescribetheformoftheprovi- sionalballotenvelope.Apersoncastingaprovisional ballotshallhavetherighttopresentwrittenevidence supportinghisorhereligibilitytovotetothesupervisor ofelectionsbynotlaterthan5p.m.onthesecondday followingtheelection. (2)(a)Thecountycanvassingboardshallexamine eachProvisionalBallotVoter’sCertificateandAffirma- tiontodetermineifthepersonvotingthatballotwas entitledtovoteattheprecinctwherethepersoncasta voteintheelectionandthatthepersonhadnotalready castaballotintheelection.Indeterminingwhethera personcastingaprovisionalballotisentitledtovote,the countycanvassingboardshallreviewtheinformation providedintheVoter’sCertificateandAffirmation, writtenevidenceprovidedbythepersonpursuantto subsection(1),anyotherevidencepresentedbythe supervisorofelections,and,inthecaseofachallenge, anyevidencepresentedbythechallenger.Aballotofa personcastingaprovisionalballotshallbecounted unlessthecanvassingboarddeterminesbyaprepon- deranceoftheevidencethatthepersonwasnotentitled tovote. (b)1.Ifitisdeterminedthatthepersonwasregis- teredandentitledtovoteattheprecinctwherethe personcastavoteintheelection,thecanvassingboard shallcomparethesignatureontheProvisionalBallot Voter’sCertificateandAffirmationwiththesignatureon thevoter’sregistrationand,ifitmatches,shallcountthe ballot. 2.Ifitisdeterminedthatthepersonvotingthe provisionalballotwasnotregisteredorentitledtovoteat theprecinctwherethepersoncastavoteintheelection, theprovisionalballotshallnotbecountedandtheballot shallremainintheenvelopecontainingtheProvisional BallotVoter’sCertificateandAffirmationandthe envelopeshallbemarked“RejectedasIllegal.” (3)TheProvisionalBallotVoter’sCertificateand Affirmationshallbeinsubstantiallythefollowingform: STATEOFFLORIDA COUNTYOF __ Idosolemnlyswear(oraffirm)thatmynameis __; thatmydateofbirthis __;thatIamregisteredand qualifiedtovotein __County,Florida;thatIam registeredinthe __Party;thatIamaqualifiedvoterof thecounty;andthatIhavenotvotedinthiselection.I understandthatifIcommitanyfraudinconnectionwith voting,voteafraudulentballot,orvotemorethanonce inanelection,Icanbeconvictedofafelonyofthethird degreeandfinedupto$5,000and/orimprisonedforup to5years. (SignatureofVoter) (CurrentResidenceAddress) (CurrentMailingAddress) (City,State,ZipCode) (DriverLicenseNumberorLastFourDigitsofSocialSecurityNumber) Sworntoandsubscribedbeforemethis __dayof ____,(year). (ElectionOfficial) Precinct#__BallotStyle/PartyIssued:__ (4)Notwithstandingtherequirementsofsubsec- tions(1),(2),and(3),thesupervisorofelectionsmay, andforpersonswithdisabilitiesshall,providethe appropriateprovisionalballottothevoterbyelectronic meansthatmeettherequirementsofs.101.56062,as providedforbythecertifiedvotingsystem.Eachperson castingaprovisionalballotbyelectronicmeansshall, priortocastinghisorherballot,completetheProvi- sionalBallotVoter’sCertificateandAffirmationas providedinsubsection(3). (5)Eachpersoncastingaprovisionalballotshallbe givenwritteninstructionsregardingtheperson’srightto providethesupervisorofelectionswithwrittenevidence ofhisorhereligibilitytovoteandregardingthefree accesssystemestablishedpursuanttosubsection(6). Theinstructionsshallcontaininformationonhowto accessthesystemandtheinformationthevoterwill needtoprovidetoobtaininformationonhisorher particularballot.Theinstructionsshallalsoincludethe followingstatement:“Ifthisisaprimaryelection,you shouldcontactthesupervisorofelections’officeim- mediatelytoconfirmthatyouareregisteredandcan voteinthegeneralelection.” (6)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallestablisha freeaccesssystemthatallowseachpersonwhocastsa provisionalballottodeterminewhetherhisorher provisionalballotwascountedinthefinalcanvassof votesand,ifnot,thereasonswhy.Informationregard- ingprovisionalballotsshallbeavailablenolaterthan30 daysfollowingtheelection.Thesystemestablished mustrestrictinformationregardinganindividualballotto thepersonwhocasttheballot. History.—s.35,ch.2001-40;s.6,ch.2002-17;s.15,ch.2003-415;s.24,ch. 2005-277;s.32,ch.2005-278;s.27,ch.2007-30. 101.049Provisionalballots;specialcircum- stances.— F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 47 (1)Anypersonwhovotesinanelectionafterthe regularpoll-closingtimepursuanttoacourtorother orderextendingthestatutorypollinghoursmustvotea provisionalballot.Oncevoted,theprovisionalballot shallbeplacedinasecrecyenvelopeandthereafter sealedinaprovisionalballotenvelope.Theelection officialwitnessingthevoter’ssubscriptionandaffirma- tionontheProvisionalBallotVoter’sCertificateshall indicatewhetherornotthevotermetallrequirementsto votearegularballotatthepolls.Allsuchprovisional ballotsshallremainsealedintheirenvelopesandbe transmittedtothesupervisorofelections. (2)Separateandapartfromallotherballots,the countycanvassingboardshallcountalllate-voted provisionalballotsthatthecanvassingboarddeter- minestobevalid. (3)Thesupervisorshallensurethatlate-voted provisionalballotsarenotcommingledwithotherballots duringthecanvassingprocessoratanyothertimethey arestatutorilyrequiredtobeinthesupervisor’sposses- sion. (4)Thissectionshallnotapplytovotersinlineatthe poll-closingtimeprovidedins.100.011whocasttheir ballotssubsequenttothattime. (5)Asanalternative,provisionalballotscastpur- suanttothissectionmay,andforpersonswith disabilitiesshall,becastinaccordancewiththeprovi- sionsofs.101.048(4). History.—s.16,ch.2003-415;s.3,ch.2004-5;s.25,ch.2005-277. 101.051Electorsseekingassistanceincasting ballots;oathtobeexecuted;formstobefurnished. (1)Anyelectorapplyingtovoteinanyelectionwho requiresassistancetovotebyreasonofblindness, disability,orinabilitytoreadorwritemayrequestthe assistanceoftwoelectionofficialsorsomeotherperson oftheelector’sownchoice,otherthantheelector’s employer,anagentoftheemployer,oranofficeror agentofhisorherunion,toassisttheelectorincasting hisorhervote.Anysuchelector,beforeretiringtothe votingbooth,mayhaveoneofsuchpersonsreadover tohimorher,withoutsuggestionorinterference,the titlesoftheofficestobefilledandthecandidates thereforandtheissuesontheballot.Aftertheelector requeststheaidofthetwoelectionofficialsorthe personoftheelector’schoice,theyshallretiretothe votingboothforthepurposeofcastingtheelector’svote accordingtotheelector’schoice. (2)Itisunlawfulforanypersontobeinthevoting boothwithanyelectorexceptasprovidedinsubsection (1).Apersonatapollingplaceorearlyvotingsite,or within100feetoftheentranceofapollingplaceorearly votingsite,maynotsolicitanyelectorinaneffortto provideassistancetovotepursuanttosubsection(1). Anypersonwhoviolatesthissubsectioncommitsa misdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableaspro- videdins.775.082ors.775.083. (3)Anyelectorapplyingtocastanabsenteeballotin theofficeofthesupervisor,inanyelection,whorequires assistancetovotebyreasonofblindness,disability,or inabilitytoreadorwritemayrequesttheassistanceof somepersonofhisorherownchoice,otherthanthe elector’semployer,anagentoftheemployer,oran officeroragentofhisorherunion,incastinghisorher absenteeballot. (4)Ifanelectorneedsassistanceinvotingpursuant totheprovisionsofthissection,theclerkoroneofthe inspectorsshallrequiretheelectorrequestingassis- tanceinvotingtotakethefollowingoath: DECLARATIONTOSECUREASSISTANCE StateofFlorida Countyof __ Date __ Precinct __ I,(Printname),swearoraffirmthatIamaregistered electorandrequestassistancefrom (Printnames)in votingatthe (nameofelection)heldon (dateofelection). (Signatureofvoter) Swornandsubscribedtobeforemethis __dayof __,(year). (SignatureofOfficialAdministeringOath) (5)Ifanelectorneedingassistancerequeststhata personotherthananelectionofficialprovidehimorher withassistanceinvoting,theclerkoroneofthe inspectorsshallrequirethepersonprovidingassistance totakethefollowingoath: DECLARATIONTOPROVIDEASSISTANCE StateofFlorida Countyof __ Date __ Precinct __ I,(Printname),havebeenrequestedby (printnameof electorneedingassistance)toprovidehimorherwithassis- tancetovote.IswearoraffirmthatIamnotthe employer,anagentoftheemployer,oranofficeror agentoftheunionofthevoterandthatIhavenot solicitedthisvoteratthepollingplaceorearlyvotingsite orwithin100feetofsuchlocationsinanefforttoprovide assistance. (Signatureofassistor) Swornandsubscribedtobeforemethis __dayof __,(year). (SignatureofOfficialAdministeringOath) (6)Thesupervisorofelectionsshalldelivera sufficientnumberoftheseformstoeachprecinct, alongwithotherelectionparaphernalia. History.—s.3,ch.22018,1943;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.2,ch.59-446;s.2,ch. 65-60;s.1,ch.65-380;s.13,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.79-366;s.31,ch.84-302;s.12, ch.85-226;s.553,ch.95-147;s.8,ch.99-6;s.10,ch.2002-281;s.26,ch. 2005-277;s.9,ch.2006-1. Note.—Formers.100.36. 101.111Voterchallenges.— (1)(a)Anyregisteredelectororpollwatcherofa countymaychallengetherightofapersontovoteinthat county.Thechallengemustbeinwritingandcontainthe Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 48 followingoath,whichshallbedeliveredtotheclerkor inspector: OATHOFPERSONENTERINGCHALLENGE StateofFlorida Countyof __ Idosolemnlyswearoraffirmthatmynameis __;thatI amamemberofthe __Party;thatIamaregistered voterorpollwatcher;thatmyresidenceaddressis __, inthemunicipalityof __;andthatIhavereasonto believethat __isattemptingtovoteillegallyandthe reasonsformybeliefaresetforthhereintowit:____ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ (Signatureofpersonchallengingvoter) Swornandsubscribedtobeforemethis __dayof __,(year). (Clerkofelection) (b)1.Theclerkorinspectorshallimmediatelydeliver tothechallengedpersonacopyoftheoathofthe personenteringthechallenge,andthechallengedvoter shallbeallowedtocastaprovisionalballotinaccor- dancewiths.101.048,exceptasprovidedinsubpar- agraph2. 2.Ifthebasisforthechallengeisthattheperson’s legalresidenceisnotinthatprecinct,thepersonshall firstbegiventheopportunitytoexecuteachangeof legalresidenceinordertobeabletovotearegular ballotinaccordancewiths.101.045(2).Ifthechangeof legalresidenceissuchthatthepersonisthenproperly registeredforthatprecinct,thepersonshallbeallowed tovotearegularballot.Ifthechangeoflegalresidence placesthepersoninanotherprecinct,thepersonshall bedirectedtotheproperprecincttovote.Ifsuchperson insiststhatheorsheiscurrentlyintheproperprecinct, thepersonshallbeallowedtovoteaprovisionalballotin accordancewiths.101.048. (c)Alternatively,achallengeinaccordancewiththis sectionmaybefiledinadvancewiththesupervisorof electionsnosoonerthan30daysbeforeanelection. Thesupervisorshallpromptlyprovidetheelectionboard inthechallengedvoter’sprecinctwithacopyoftheoath ofthepersonenteringthechallenge.Thechallenged votershallbeallowedtocastaprovisionalballotin accordancewiths.101.048,subjecttotheprovisionsof subparagraph(b)2. (2)Anyelectororpollwatcherfilingafrivolous challengeofanyperson’srighttovotecommitsa misdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableaspro- videdins.775.082ors.775.083;however,electorsor pollwatchersshallnotbesubjecttoliabilityforany actiontakeningoodfaithandinfurtheranceofany activityordutypermittedofsuchelectorsorpoll watchersbylaw.Eachinstancewhereanyelectoror pollwatcherfilesafrivolouschallengeofanyperson’s righttovoteconstitutesaseparateoffense. History.—s.43,ch.4328,1895;GS227;s.43,ch.6469,1913;RGS272,347; CGL328,404;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.10,ch.27991,1953;s.23,ch.28156,1953; s.4,ch.65-380;s.13,ch.77-175;s.554,ch.95-147;s.9,ch.99-6;s.17,ch. 2003-415;s.27,ch.2005-277;s.10,ch.2006-1;s.17,ch.2008-95;s.4,ch. 2010-167. Note.—Formerss.99.26,102.42. 101.131Watchersatpolls.— (1)Eachpoliticalpartyandeachcandidatemay haveonewatcherineachpollingroomorearlyvoting areaatanyonetimeduringtheelection.Apolitical committeeformedforthespecificpurposeofexpressly advocatingthepassageordefeatofanissueonthe ballotmayhaveonewatcherforeachpollingroomor earlyvotingareaatanyonetimeduringtheelection.No watchershallbepermittedtocomeclosertothe officials’tableorthevotingboothsthanisreasonably necessarytoproperlyperformhisorherfunctions,but eachshallbeallowedwithinthepollingroomorearly votingareatowatchandobservetheconductof electorsandofficials.Thepollwatchersshallfurnish theirownmaterialsandnecessitiesandshallnot obstructtheorderlyconductofanyelection.Thepoll watchersshallposeanyquestionsregardingpolling placeproceduresdirectlytotheclerkforresolution. Theymaynotinteractwithvoters.Eachpollwatcher shallbeaqualifiedandregisteredelectorofthecounty inwhichheorsheserves. (2)Eachparty,eachpoliticalcommittee,andeach candidaterequestingtohavepollwatchersshall designate,inwritingtothesupervisorsofelections, onaformprescribedbythedivision,beforenoonofthe secondTuesdayprecedingtheelectionpollwatchers foreachpollingroomonelectionday.Designationsof pollwatchersforearlyvotingareasshallbesubmittedin writingtothesupervisorofelections,onaform prescribedbythedivision,beforenoonatleast14 daysbeforeearlyvotingbegins.Thepollwatchersfor pollingroomsshallbeapprovedbythesupervisorof electionsonorbeforetheTuesdaybeforetheelection. Pollwatchersforearlyvotingareasshallbeapproved bythesupervisorofelectionsnolaterthan7days beforeearlyvotingbegins.Thesupervisorshallfurnish toeachelectionboardalistofthepollwatchers designatedandapprovedforsuchpollingroomsor earlyvotingareas.Designationofpollwatchersshallbe madebythechairofthecountyexecutivecommitteeof apoliticalparty,thechairofapoliticalcommittee,orthe candidaterequestingtohavepollwatchers. (3)Nocandidateorsheriff,deputysheriff,police officer,orotherlawenforcementofficermaybe designatedasapollwatcher. (4)Allpollwatchersshallbeallowedtoenterand watchpollsinallpollingroomsandearlyvotingareas withinthecountyinwhichtheyhavebeendesignatedif thenumberofpollwatchersatanyparticularpolling placedoesnotexceedthenumberprovidedinthis section. (5)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallprovidetoeach designatedpollwatcher,nolaterthan7daysbefore earlyvotingbegins,apollwatcheridentificationbadge thatidentifiesthepollwatcherbyname.Eachpoll watchermustwearhisorheridentificationbadgewhile inthepollingroomorearlyvotingarea. History.—s.3-D,ch.22018,1943;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.18,ch.29934,1955; s.6,ch.65-380;s.13,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.87-184;s.14,ch.87-363;s.18,ch. 89-338;s.555,ch.95-147;s.61,ch.2001-40;s.28,ch.2005-277;s.27,ch. 2011-40. Note.—Formers.100.45. F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 49 101.151Specificationsforballots.— (1)(a)Marksenseballotsshallbeprintedonpaperof suchthicknessthattheprintingcannotbedistinguished fromthebackandshallmeetthespecificationsofthe votingsystemthatwillbeusedtotabulatetheballots. (b)Earlyvotingsitesmayemployaballot-on- demandproductionsystemtoprintindividualmark- senseballots,includingprovisionalballots,foreligible electorspursuanttos.101.657.Ballot-on-demand technologymaybeusedtoproducemarksenseabsen- teeandelection-dayballots. (2)(a)Theballotmustincludethefollowingoffice titlesabovethenamesofthecandidatesforthe respectiveofficesinthefollowingorder: 1.TheofficetitlesofPresidentandVicePresident abovethenamesofthecandidatesforPresidentand VicePresidentoftheUnitedStatesnominatedbythe politicalpartythatreceivedthehighestvoteforGover- norinthelastgeneralelectionoftheGovernorinthis state,followedbythenamesofothercandidatesfor PresidentandVicePresidentoftheUnitedStateswho havebeenproperlynominated. 2.TheofficetitlesofUnitedStatesSenatorand RepresentativeinCongress. 3.TheofficetitlesofGovernorandLieutenant Governor;AttorneyGeneral;ChiefFinancialOfficer; CommissionerofAgriculture;StateAttorney,withthe applicablejudicialcircuit;andPublicDefender,withthe applicablejudicialcircuit. 4.TheofficetitlesofStateSenatorandState Representative,withtheapplicabledistrictfortheoffice printedbeneath. 5.TheofficetitlesofClerkoftheCircuitCourtor, whentheClerkoftheCircuitCourtalsoservesasthe CountyComptroller,ClerkoftheCircuitCourtand Comptroller,whenauthorizedbylaw;Clerkofthe CountyCourt,whenauthorizedbylaw;Sheriff;Property Appraiser;TaxCollector;DistrictSuperintendentof Schools;andSupervisorofElections. 6.TheofficetitlesofBoardofCountyCommis- sioners,withtheapplicabledistrictprintedbeneatheach office,andsuchothercountyanddistrictofficesasare involvedintheelection,intheorderfixedbythe DepartmentofState,followed,intheyearoftheir election,by“PartyOffices,”andthereundertheoffices ofstateandcountypartyexecutivecommitteemem- bers. (b)Inageneralelection,inadditiontothenames printedontheballot,ablankspaceshallbeprovided undereachofficeforwhichawrite-incandidatehas qualified.Withrespecttowrite-incandidates,iftwoor morecandidatesareseekingelectiontooneoffice,only oneblankspaceshallbeprovided. (c)Whenmorethanonecandidateisnominatedfor office,thecandidatesforsuchofficeshallqualifyand runinagroupordistrict,andthegroupordistrict numbershallbeprintedbeneaththenameoftheoffice. Eachnomineeofapoliticalpartychoseninaprimary shallappearonthegeneralelectionballotinthesame numberedgroupordistrictasontheprimaryelection ballot. (d)Ifinanyelectionalltheofficesassetforthin paragraph(a)arenotinvolved,thoseofficesnottobe filledshallbeomittedandtheremainingofficesshallbe arrangedontheballotintheordernamed. (3)(a)Thenamesofthecandidatesofthepartythat receivedthehighestnumberofvotesforGovernorinthe lastelectioninwhichaGovernorwaselectedshallbe placedfirstforeachofficeonthegeneralelectionballot, togetherwithanappropriateabbreviationoftheparty name;thenamesofthecandidatesofthepartythat receivedthesecondhighestvoteforGovernorshallbe placedsecondforeachoffice,togetherwithanappro- priateabbreviationofthepartyname. (b)Minorpoliticalpartycandidatesshallhavetheir namesappearonthegeneralelectionballotfollowing thenamesofrecognizedpoliticalparties,inthesame orderastheywerequalified,followedbythenamesof candidateswithnopartyaffiliation,intheorderasthey werequalified. (4)(a)Thenamesofcandidatesforeachofficeshall bearrangedalphabeticallyastosurnamesonaprimary electionballot. (b)Whentwoormorecandidatesrunningforthe sameofficeonaprimaryelectionballothavethesame orasimilarsurname,theword“incumbent”shallappear nexttotheincumbent’sname. (5)Theprimaryelectionballotshallbearrangedso thattheofficesofGovernorandLieutenantGovernor arejoinedinasinglevotingspacetoalloweachelector tocastasinglevoteforthejointcandidaciesfor GovernorandLieutenantGovernor,ifapplicable. (6)Thegeneralelectionballotshallbearrangedso thattheofficesofPresidentandVicePresidentare joinedinasinglevotingspacetoalloweachelectorto castasinglevoteforthejointcandidaciesforPresident andVicePresidentandsothattheofficesofGovernor andLieutenantGovernorarejoinedinasinglevoting spacetoalloweachelectortocastasinglevoteforthe jointcandidaciesforGovernorandLieutenantGover- nor. (7)Exceptforjusticesorjudgesseekingretention, thenamesofunopposedcandidatesshallnotappearon thegeneralelectionballot.Eachunopposedcandidate shallbedeemedtohavevotedforhimselforherself. (8)Incountiessubjecttomulti-languageballot requirements,thesupervisormaypetitiontheUnited StatesDepartmentofJusticeforauthorizationforthe supervisortoprintanddeliversingle-languageballots foreachminoritylanguagerequired. (9)(a)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptrules prescribingauniformprimaryandgeneralelectionballot foreachcertifiedvotingsystem.Therulesshall incorporatetherequirementssetforthinthissection andshallprescribeadditionalmattersandformsthat include,withoutlimitation: 1.Clearandunambiguousballotinstructionsand directions; 2.Individualracelayout;and 3.Overallballotlayout. (b)Thedepartmentrulesshallgraphicallydepicta sampleuniformprimaryandgeneralelectionballotform foreachcertifiedvotingsystem. History.—s.35,ch.4328,1895;GS219;s.1,ch.5612,1907;RGS264;CGL 320;s.5,ch.17898,1937;ss.2,3,ch.25187,1949;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.3,ch. 29937,1955;s.1,ch.57-235;s.2,ch.59-334;s.8,ch.65-380;s.1,ch.65-52;s.2, ch.65-60;s.8,ch.65-380;s.4,ch.67-386;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.8,ch.69-281; s.1,ch.69-380;s.37,ch.73-333;s.1,ch.77-102;s.13,ch.77-175;s.33,ch. Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 50 79-400;s.6,ch.81-105;s.11,ch.81-304;s.9,ch.82-143;s.20,ch.89-338;s.556, ch.95-147;s.14,ch.99-318;s.11,ch.99-326;s.14,ch.99-355;s.7,ch.2001-40; s.7,ch.2002-17;s.29,ch.2005-277;s.5,ch.2007-30;s.28,ch.2011-40;s.5,ch. 2013-57;s.6,ch.2013-109. Note.—Formerss.99.18,99.171. 101.161Referenda;ballots.— (1)Wheneveraconstitutionalamendmentorother publicmeasureissubmittedtothevoteofthepeople,a ballotsummaryofsuchamendmentorotherpublic measureshallbeprintedinclearandunambiguous languageontheballotafterthelistofcandidates, followedbytheword“yes”andalsobytheword“no,” andshallbestyledinsuchamannerthata“yes”vote willindicateapprovaloftheproposalanda“no”votewill indicaterejection.Theballotsummaryoftheamend- mentorotherpublicmeasureandtheballottitleto appearontheballotshallbeembodiedintheconstitu- tionalrevisioncommissionproposal,constitutionalcon- ventionproposal,taxationandbudgetreformcommis- sionproposal,orenablingresolutionorordinance.The ballotsummaryoftheamendmentorotherpublic measureshallbeanexplanatorystatement,notex- ceeding75wordsinlength,ofthechiefpurposeofthe measure.Inaddition,foreveryamendmentproposedby initiative,theballotshallinclude,followingtheballot summary,aseparatefinancialimpactstatementcon- cerningthemeasurepreparedbytheFinancialImpact EstimatingConferenceinaccordancewiths. 100.371(5).Theballottitleshallconsistofacaption, notexceeding15wordsinlength,bywhichthemeasure iscommonlyreferredtoorspokenof.Thissubsection doesnotapplytoconstitutionalamendmentsorrevi- sionsproposedbyjointresolution. (2)Theballotsummaryandballottitleofacon- stitutionalamendmentproposedbyinitiativeshallbe preparedbythesponsorandapprovedbytheSecretary ofStateinaccordancewithrulesadoptedpursuanttos. 120.54.TheDepartmentofStateshallgiveeach proposedconstitutionalamendmentadesignatingnum- berforconvenientreference.Thisnumberdesignation shallappearontheballot.Designatingnumbersshallbe assignedintheorderoffilingorcertificationandin accordancewithrulesadoptedbytheDepartmentof State.TheDepartmentofStateshallfurnishthe designatingnumber,theballottitle,and,unlessother- wisespecifiedinajointresolution,theballotsummaryof eachamendmenttothesupervisorofelectionsofeach countyinwhichsuchamendmentistobevotedon. (3)(a)Eachjointresolutionthatproposesaconstitu- tionalamendmentorrevisionshallincludeoneormore ballotstatementssetforthinorderofpriority.Eachballot statementshallconsistofaballottitle,bywhichthe measureiscommonlyreferredtoorspokenof,not exceeding15wordsinlength,andaballotsummarythat describesthechiefpurposeoftheamendmentor revisioninclearandunambiguouslanguage.Ifajoint resolutionthatproposesaconstitutionalamendmentor revisioncontainsonlyoneballotstatement,theballot summarymaynotexceed75wordsinlength.Ifajoint resolutionthatproposesaconstitutionalamendmentor revisioncontainsmorethanoneballotstatement,the firstballotsummary,inorderofpriority,maynotexceed 75wordsinlength. (b)TheDepartmentofStateshallfurnishadesig- natingnumberpursuanttosubsection(2)andthe appropriateballotstatementtothesupervisorofelec- tionsofeachcounty.Theballotstatementshallbe printedontheballotafterthelistofcandidates,followed bytheword“yes”andalsobytheword“no,”andshallbe styledinsuchamannerthata“yes”votewillindicate approvaloftheamendmentorrevisionanda“no”vote willindicaterejection. (c)1.Anyactionforajudicialdeterminationthatone ormoreballotstatementsembodiedinajointresolution aredefectivemustbecommencedbyfilingacomplaint orpetitionwiththeappropriatecourtwithin30daysafter thejointresolutionisfiledwiththeSecretaryofState. Thecomplaintorpetitionshallassertallgroundsfor challengetoeachballotstatement.Anygroundnot assertedwithin30daysafterthejointresolutionisfiled withtheSecretaryofStateiswaived. 2.Thecourt,includinganyappellatecourt,shall accordanactiondescribedinsubparagraph1.priority overotherpendingcasesandrenderadecisionas expeditiouslyaspossible.Ifthecourtfindsthatallballot statementsembodiedinajointresolutionaredefective andfurtherappealsaredeclined,abandoned,or exhausted,unlessotherwiseprovidedinthejoint resolution,theAttorneyGeneralshall,within10days, prepareandsubmittotheDepartmentofStatearevised ballottitleorballotsummarythatcorrectsthedeficien- ciesidentifiedbythecourt,andtheDepartmentofState shallfurnishadesignatingnumberandtherevised ballottitleorballotsummarytothesupervisorof electionsofeachcountyforplacementontheballot. Therevisedballotsummarymayexceed75wordsin length.Thecourtshallretainjurisdictionoverchal- lengestoarevisedballottitleorballotsummary preparedbytheAttorneyGeneral,andanychallenge toarevisedballottitleorballotsummarymustbefiled within10daysafterarevisedballottitleorballot summaryissubmittedtotheDepartmentofState. (4)(a)ForanygeneralelectioninwhichtheSecretary ofState,foranycircuit,orthesupervisorofelections,for anycounty,hascertifiedtheballotpositionforan initiativetochangethemethodofselectionofjudges, theballotforanycircuitmustcontainthestatementin paragraph(b)orparagraph(c)andtheballotforany countymustcontainthestatementinparagraph(d)or paragraph(e). (b)Inanycircuitwheretheinitiativeistochangethe selectionofcircuitcourtjudgestoselectionbymerit selectionandretention,theballotshallstate:“Shallthe methodofselectingcircuitcourtjudgesinthe (numberof thecircuit)judicialcircuitbechangedfromelectionbya voteofthepeopletoselectionbythejudicialnominating commissionandappointmentbytheGovernorwith subsequenttermsdeterminedbyaretentionvoteofthe people?”Thisstatementmustbefollowedbytheword “yes”andalsobytheword“no.” (c)Inanycircuitwheretheinitiativeistochangethe selectionofcircuitcourtjudgestoelectionbythevoters, theballotshallstate:“Shallthemethodofselecting circuitcourtjudgesinthe (numberofthecircuit)judicial circuitbechangedfromselectionbythejudicial nominatingcommissionandappointmentbythe F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 51 Governorwithsubsequenttermsdeterminedbya retentionvoteofthepeopletoelectionbyavoteof thepeople?”Thisstatementmustbefollowedbythe word“yes”andalsobytheword“no.” (d)Inanycountywheretheinitiativeistochange theselectionofcountycourtjudgestomeritselection andretention,theballotshallstate:“Shallthemethodof selectingcountycourtjudgesin (nameofcounty)be changedfromelectionbyavoteofthepeopleto selectionbythejudicialnominatingcommissionand appointmentbytheGovernorwithsubsequentterms determinedbyaretentionvoteofthepeople?”This statementmustbefollowedbytheword“yes”andalso bytheword“no.” (e)Inanycountywheretheinitiativeistochange theselectionofcountycourtjudgestoelectionbythe voters,theballotshallstate:“Shallthemethodof selectingcountycourtjudgesin (nameofthecounty)be changedfromselectionbythejudicialnominating commissionandappointmentbytheGovernorwith subsequenttermsdeterminedbyaretentionvoteofthe peopletoelectionbyavoteofthepeople?”This statementmustbefollowedbytheword“yes”and alsobytheword“no.” History.—s.34,ch.4328,1895;GS218;RGS262;CGL318;ss.1-11,ch. 16180,1933;s.1,ch.16877,1935;s.4,ch.17898,1937;s.1,ch.22626,1945;s.5, ch.26870,1951;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.1,ch.73-7;s.13,ch.77-175;s.16,ch. 79-365;s.2,ch.80-305;s.32,ch.84-302;s.11,ch.90-203;s.10,ch.99-355;s.1, ch.2000-361;s.4,ch.2001-75;s.5,ch.2002-390;s.5,ch.2004-33;s.11,ch. 2005-2;s.33,ch.2005-278;s.29,ch.2011-40;s.6,ch.2013-57. Note.—Formers.99.16. 101.171Copyofconstitutionalamendmentto beavailableatvotinglocations.—Wheneverany amendmenttotheStateConstitutionistobevoted uponatanyelection,theDepartmentofStateshallhave printedandshallfurnishtoeachsupervisorofelections asufficientnumberofcopiesoftheamendmenteitherin posterorbookletform,andthesupervisorshallhavea copythereofconspicuouslypostedoravailableateach pollingroomorearlyvotingareauponthedayof election. History.—s.1,ch.5405,1905;RGS263;CGL319;s.5,ch.26870,1951;ss. 10,35,ch.69-106;s.13,ch.77-175;s.30,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.99.17. 101.20Publicationofballotform;samplebal- lots.— (1)Twosampleballotsshallbefurnishedtoeach pollingplacebytheofficerwhosedutyitistoprovide officialballots.Thesampleballotsshallbeintheformof theofficialballotasitwillappearatthatpollingplaceon electionday.Sampleballotsshallbeopentoinspection byallelectorsinanyelection,andasufficientnumberof reduced-sizeballotsmaybefurnishedtoelection officialssothatonemaybegiventoanyelectordesiring same. (2)Uponcompletionofthelistofqualifiedcandi- dates,asampleballotshallbepublishedbythe supervisorofelectionsinanewspaperofgeneral circulationinthecounty,beforethedayofelection.A supervisormaysendasampleballottoeachregistered electorbye-mailatleast7daysbeforeanelectionifan e-mailaddresshasbeenprovidedandtheelectorhas optedtoreceiveasampleballotbyelectronicdelivery.If ane-mailaddresshasnotbeenprovided,orifthe electorhasnotoptedforelectronicdelivery,asample ballotmaybemailedtoeachregisteredelectororto eachhouseholdinwhichthereisaregisteredelectorat least7daysbeforeanelection. History.—s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.8,ch.57-166;s.9,ch.65-380;s.1,ch. 75-174;s.16,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.2013-192. 101.21Officialballots;number;printing;pay- ment.—Whereapplicable,thesupervisorofelections shalldeterminetheactualnumberofballotstobe printed.Theprintinganddeliveryofballotsandcardsof instructionshall,inamunicipalelection,bepaidforby themunicipality,andinallotherelectionsbythecounty. History.—ss.29,37,ch.4328,1895;s.11,ch.4537,1897;GS211,222;RGS 255,267;CGL311,323;s.7,ch.17898,1937;s.2,ch.24088,1947;s.7,ch.25384, 1949;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.10,ch.65-380;s.1,ch.69-281;s.20,ch.71-355;s. 16,ch.77-175;s.34,ch.79-400;s.1,ch.80-292;s.48,ch.81-259;s.8,ch. 2001-40. Note.—Formerss.99.09,99.21. 101.23Electioninspectortokeeplistofthose voting.—Whenanypersonhasbeenadmittedtovote, theperson’snameshallbecheckedbytheclerkorone oftheinspectorsattheplaceindicateduponthe registrationbooksorvoterhistoryformprovidedby thesupervisor.Oneoftheinspectorsshall,atthesame time,keepapolllistcontainingnamesofelectorswho havevotedoralistofregisteredelectors,onwhich thoseelectorswhohavevotedareindicated.Suchlists shallbeavailableforinspectionduringregularvoting hoursbypollwatchersdesignatedandappointed pursuanttos.101.131,exceptthattheelection inspectormayregulateaccesstothelistssoasto ensurethatsuchinspectiondoesnotunreasonably interferewiththeorderlyoperationofthepollingplace. History.—s.58,ch.4328,1895;GS236;RGS281;CGL337;s.5,ch.26870, 1951;s.24,ch.28156,1953;s.11,ch.65-380;s.16,ch.77-175;s.559,ch.95-147; s.18,ch.2008-95. Note.—Formers.99.37. 101.24Ballotboxesandballots.—Thesupervisor ofelectionsshallprepareforeachpollingplaceone ballotboxofsufficientsizetocontainalltheballotsofthe particularprecinct,andtheballotboxshallbeplainly markedwiththenameoftheprecinctforwhichitis intended.Anadditionalballotbox,ifnecessary,maybe suppliedtoanyprecinct.Beforeeachelection,the supervisorshallplaceintheballotboxorballottransfer containerasmanyballotsasarerequiredins.101.21. Aftersecurelysealingtheballotboxorballottransfer container,thesupervisorshallsendtheballotboxor ballottransfercontainertotheclerkorinspectorof electionoftheprecinctinwhichitistobeused.The clerkorinspectorshallbeplacedunderoathor affirmationtoperformhisorherdutiesfaithfullyand withoutfavororprejudicetoanypoliticalparty. History.—s.26,ch.3879,1889;RS180;s.7,ch.4328,1895;s.7,ch.4537, 1897;GS203;RGS247;CGL303;s.1,ch.17898,1937;s.1,ch.24088,1947;s. 11,ch.25035,1949;s.1,ch.25384,1949;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.12,ch.65-380; s.16,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.86-200;s.560,ch.95-147;s.9,ch.2001-40. Note.—Formers.99.02. 101.2512Candidates’namesongeneralelec- tionballots.— (1)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallprintonthe generalelectionballotthenamesofcandidatesnomi- natedbyprimaryelectionorspecialprimaryelectionor thenamesofcandidatesselectedbytheappropriate Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 52 executivecommitteeofanypoliticalpartypursuantto therequirementsofthiscode. (2)Inadditiontothenamesprintedontheballotas providedinsubsection(1),thesupervisorofelections shallprintonthegeneralelectionballotthenamesof eachnonpartisancandidate,minorpartycandidate,or candidatewithnopartyaffiliationwhohasobtaineda positiononthegeneralelectionballotincompliancewith therequirementsofthiscode. History.—s.8,ch.2002-17. 101.2515Translationofballotlanguage.—Upon therequestofasupervisorofelectionsmadenolater than60dayspriortothedateofageneralelection,the DepartmentofStateshallprovideawrittentranslationof astatewideballotissueinthelanguageofanylanguage minoritygroupspecifiedintheprovisionsofs.203ofthe VotingRightsActof1965,asamended,asapplicableto thisstate. History.—s.1,ch.94-300. 101.252Candidatesentitledtohavenames printedoncertainballots;exception.— (1)Anycandidatefornominationwhohasqualified asprescribedbylawisentitledtohavehisorhername printedontheofficialprimaryelectionballot.However, whenthereisonlyonecandidateofanypoliticalparty qualifiedforanoffice,thenameofthecandidateshall notbeprintedontheprimaryelectionballot,andsuch candidateshallbedeclarednominatedfortheoffice. (2)Anycandidateforpartyexecutivecommittee memberwhohasqualifiedasprescribedbylawis entitledtohavehisorhernameprintedontheprimary electionballot.However,whenthereisonlyone candidateofanypoliticalpartyqualifiedforsuchan office,thenameofthecandidateshallnotbeprintedon theprimaryelectionballot,andsuchcandidateshallbe declaredelectedtothestateorcountyexecutive committee. History.—s.27,ch.6469,1913;RGS331;CGL388;s.3,ch.26870,1951;s.1, ch.63-99;s.5,ch.65-378;s.16,ch.77-175;s.21,ch.89-338;s.561,ch.95-147;s. 15,ch.2005-286. Note.—Formerss.102.34,99.041. 101.254Whennominatednamestoappearin groupsordistricts.—Whenanofficerequiresthe nominationofmorethanonecandidate,asmany groupsordistrictsshallbenumericallydesignatedas therearevacanciestobefilledbynomination.Each candidateshallindicateonhisorherqualifyingpapers thegroupordistrictinwhichthecandidatedesireshisor hernametoappearontheballot.Inaddition,any candidatequalifyingbythepetitionmethodmust indicateonhisorherpetitionpriortocirculatingsuch petition,whichgroupordistrictforwhichthecandidate isattemptingtoqualify. History.—s.52,ch.6469,1913;s.8,ch.6874,1915;RGS356;CGL413;s.3, ch.26870,1951;s.6,ch.65-378;s.16,ch.77-175;s.23,ch.89-338;s.563,ch. 95-147. Note.—Formerss.102.49,99.051. 101.292Definitions;ss.101.292-101.295.—As usedinss.101.292-101.295,thefollowingtermsshall havethefollowingmeanings: (1)“Governingbody”meanstheboardofcounty commissionersofacountyoranyothergoverningbody empoweredbygeneralorspecialactorlocalordinance topurchaseorsellvotingequipment. (2)“Votingequipment”meanselectronicorelectro- mechanicalvotingsystems,votingdevices,andauto- matictabulatingequipmentasdefinedins.101.5603, aswellasmaterials,parts,orotherequipmentneces- saryfortheoperationandmaintenanceofsuchsystems anddevices,theindividualorcombinedretailvalueof whichisinexcessofthethresholdamountforCATE- GORYTWOpurchasesprovidedins.287.017. (3)“Purchase”meansacontractforthepurchase, lease,rental,orotheracquisitionofvotingequipment. History.—s.2,ch.72-303;s.17,ch.73-156;s.16,ch.77-175;s.4,ch.84-302; s.5,ch.89-348;s.32,ch.90-268;s.10,ch.2001-40. 101.293Competitivesealedbidsandproposals required.— (1)Anypurchaseofvotingequipment,theindividual orcombinedretailvalueofwhichisinexcessofthe thresholdamountforCATEGORYTWOpurchases providedins.287.017,byagoverningbodyshallbe bymeansofcompetitivesealedbidsorcompetitive sealedproposalsfromatleasttwobidders,except underthefollowingconditions: (a)Ifamajorityofthegoverningbodyagreesby votethatanemergencysituationexistsinregardtothe purchaseofsuchequipmenttotheextentthatthe potentialbenefitsderivedfromcompetitivesealedbids orcompetitivesealedproposalsareoutweighedbythe detrimentaleffectsofadelayintheacquisitionofsuch equipment;or (b)Ifamajorityofthegoverningbodyfindsthat thereisbutasinglesourcefromwhichsuitable equipmentmaybeobtained. Ifsuchconditionsarefoundtoexist,thechairofthe governingbodyshallcertifytotheDivisionofElections thesituationandconditionsrequiringanexceptionto thecompetitivesealedbiddingandcompetitivesealed proposalrequirementsofthissection.Suchcertification shallbemaintainedonfilebythedivision. (2)TheDivisionofElectionsoftheDepartmentof Stateshallestablishbiddingproceduresforcarryingout theprovisionsandtheintentofss.101.292-101.295, andeachgoverningbodyshallfollowtheproceduresso established. History.—s.2,ch.72-303;s.18,ch.73-156;s.38,ch.73-333;s.16,ch.77-175; s.5,ch.84-302;s.6,ch.89-348;s.1,ch.90-268;s.566,ch.95-147. 101.294Purchaseandsaleofvotingequipment. (1)TheDivisionofElectionsoftheDepartmentof Stateshalladoptuniformrulesforthepurchase,use, andsaleofvotingequipmentinthestate.Nogoverning bodyshallpurchaseorcausetobepurchasedany votingequipmentunlesssuchequipmenthasbeen certifiedforuseinthisstatebytheDepartmentofState. (2)Anygoverningbodycontemplatingthepurchase orsaleofvotingequipmentshallnotifytheDivisionof Electionsofsuchconsiderations.Thedivisionshall attempttocoordinatethesaleofexcessoroutmoded equipmentbyonecountywithpurchasesofnecessary equipmentbyothercounties. (3)Thedivisionshallinformthegoverningbodiesof thevariouscountiesofthestateoftheavailabilityofnew F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 53 orusedvotingequipmentandofsourcesavailablefor obtainingsuchequipment. (4)Avendorofvotingequipmentmaynotprovide anuncertifiedvotingsystem,votingsystemcomponent, orvotingsystemupgradetoalocalgoverningbodyor supervisorofelectionsinthisstate. (5)Beforeorinconjunctionwithprovidingavoting system,votingsystemcomponent,orvotingsystem upgrade,thevendorshallprovidethelocalgoverning bodyorsupervisorofelectionswithasworncertification thatthevotingsystem,votingsystemcomponent,or votingsystemupgradebeingprovidedhasbeen certifiedbytheDivisionofElections. History.—s.2,ch.72-303;s.19,ch.73-156;s.17,ch.77-175;s.6,ch.84-302; s.31,ch.2005-277. 101.295Penaltiesforviolation.— (1)Anymemberofagoverningbodywhichpur- chasesorsellsvotingequipmentinviolationofthe provisionsofss.101.292-101.295,whichmember knowinglyvotestopurchaseorsellvotingequipment inviolationoftheprovisionsofss.101.292-101.295,is guiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishable asprovidedbys.775.082ors.775.083,andshallbe subjecttosuspensionfromofficeonthegroundsof malfeasance. (2)Anyvendor,chiefexecutiveofficer,orvendor representativeofvotingequipmentwhoprovidesa votingsystem,votingsystemcomponent,orvoting systemupgradeinviolationofthischaptercommitsa felonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.2,ch.72-303;s.18,ch.77-175;s.32,ch.2005-277. 101.34Custodyofvotingsystem.—Thesuper- visorofelectionsshallbethecustodianofthevoting systeminthecounty,andheorsheshallappoint deputiesnecessarytoprepareandsupervisethevoting systempriortoandduringelections.Thecompensation forsuchdeputiesshallbepaidbythesupervisorof elections. History.—s.3-A,ch.22018,1943;s.4,ch.24089,1947;s.5,ch.26870,1951; s.16,ch.65-380;s.18,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.80-20;s.567,ch.95-147;s.11,ch. 2001-40. Note.—Formers.100.42. 101.341Prohibitedactivitiesbyvotingsystem custodiansanddeputycustodians.— (1)Novotingsystemcustodianordeputycustodian orotheremployeeofthesupervisorofelections,which employee’sdutiesareprimarilyinvolvedwiththe preparation,maintenance,orrepairofvotingequip- ment,mayacceptemploymentoranyformofcon- siderationfromanypersonorbusinessentityinvolvedin thepurchase,repair,orsaleofvotingequipmentunless suchemploymenthasthepriorwrittenapprovalofthe supervisorofelectionsofthecountybywhichsuch personisemployed. (2)Anypersonviolatingtheprovisionsofthis sectionisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedbys.775.082ors.775.083. Suchpersonshallalsobesubjecttoimmediate dischargefromhisorherposition. History.—s.3,ch.72-303;s.4,ch.80-20;s.568,ch.95-147;s.12,ch.2001-40. 101.43Substituteballot.—Whentherequiredof- ficialballotsforaprecinctarenotdeliveredintimetobe usedonelectionday,orafterdelivery,arelost, destroyedorstolen,theclerkorotherofficialswhose dutyitistoprovideballotsforuseatsuchelection,inlieu oftheofficialballots,shallhavesubstituteballots prepared,conformingasnearlyaspossibletothe officialballots,andtheboardofelectionshallsubstitute theseballotstobeusedinthesamemannerasthe officialballotswouldhavebeenusedattheelection. History.—s.15,ch.13893,1929;CGL1936Supp.337(15);s.5,ch.26870, 1951;s.13,ch.2001-40. Note.—Formers.100.15. 101.49Procedureofelectionofficerswhere signaturesdiffer.— (1)Wheneveranyclerkorinspector,uponajust comparisonofthesignatures,doubtsthatthesignature ontheidentificationpresentedbytheelectoristhesame asthesignaturetheelectoraffixedontheprecinct registerorearlyvotingcertificate,theclerkorinspector shalldelivertothepersonanaffidavitwhichshallbein substantiallythefollowingform: STATEOFFLORIDA, COUNTYOF __ Idosolemnlyswear(oraffirm)thatmynameis __; thatIam __yearsold;thatIwasbornintheStateof __;thatIamregisteredtovote;thatIamaqualified voterofthecountyandstateaforesaidandhavenot votedinthiselection. (Signatureofvoter) Sworntoandsubscribedbeforemethis __dayof __,A.D.(year). (Clerkorinspectorofelection) PrecinctNo.__ Countyof __ (2)Thepersonshallfillout,inhisorherown handwritingorwithassistancefromamemberofthe electionboard,theformandmakeanaffidavittothe factsstatedinthefilled-inform;suchaffidavitshallthen besworntoandsubscribedbeforeoneoftheinspectors orclerksoftheelectionwhoisauthorizedtoadminister theoath.Whenevertheaffidavitismadeandfiledwith theclerkorinspector,thepersonshallthenbeadmitted tocasthisorhervote,butifthepersonfailsorrefusesto makeoutorfilesuchaffidavitandassertshisorher eligibility,thenheorsheshallbeentitledtovotea provisionalballot. History.—s.2,ch.18407,1937;CGL1940Supp.337(28-d);s.2,ch.22018, 1943;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.18,ch.77-175;s.573,ch.95-147;s.11,ch.99-6;s. 14,ch.2001-40;s.33,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.100.35. 101.51Electorstooccupyboothalone.— (1)Whentheelectorpresentshimselforherselfto vote,anelectionofficialshallpermittheelectortoenter theboothorcompartmenttocasthisorhervote, allowingonlyoneelectoratatimetopassthroughto vote.Anelector,whilecastinghisorherballot,maynot Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 54 occupyaboothorcompartmentalreadyoccupiedor speakwithanyone,exceptasprovidedbys.101.051. (2)Aftercastinghisorhervote,theelectorshallat onceleavethepollingroombytheexitopeningand shallnotbepermittedtoreenteronanypretext whatever. History.—ss.44,45,ch.4328,1895;GS228,229;RGS273,274;CGL329, 330;s.20,ch.13893,1929;1936Supp.337(20);s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.25,ch. 65-380;s.18,ch.77-175;s.574,ch.95-147;s.11,ch.2002-281;s.34,ch. 2005-277;s.19,ch.2008-95. Note.—Formerss.99.27,99.28,100.20. 101.545Retentionanddestructionofcertain electionmaterials.—Allballots,forms,andother electionmaterialsshallberetainedinthecustodyof thesupervisorofelectionsinaccordancewiththe scheduleapprovedbytheDivisionofLibraryand InformationServicesoftheDepartmentofState.All unusedballots,forms,andotherelectionmaterialsmay, withtheapprovaloftheDepartmentofState,be destroyedbythesupervisoraftertheelectionfor whichsuchballots,forms,orotherelectionmaterials weretobeused. History.—s.20,ch.77-175;s.15,ch.2001-60. 101.5601Shorttitle.—Sections101.5601- 101.5614maybecitedasthe“ElectronicVoting SystemsAct.” History.—s.1,ch.73-156;s.9,ch.2002-17. 101.5602Purpose.—Thepurposeofthisactisto authorizetheuseofelectronicandelectromechanical votingsystemsinwhichvotesareregisteredelectro- nicallyoraretabulatedonautomatictabulatingequip- mentordataprocessingequipment. History.—s.2,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.7,ch.84-302. 101.5603DefinitionsrelatingtoElectronicVot- ingSystemsAct.—Asusedinthisact,theterm: (1)“Automatictabulatingequipment”includesap- paratusnecessarytoautomaticallyexamine,count,and recordvotes. (2)“Ballot”meansthecard,tape,orothervehicle uponwhichtheelector’schoicesarerecorded. (3)“Ballotinformation”meansthematerialcontain- ingthenamesofofficesandcandidatesandthe questionstobevotedon. (4)“Electronicorelectromechanicalvotingsystem” meansasystemofcastingvotesbyuseofvoting devicesormarkingdevicesandcountingballotsby employingautomatictabulatingequipmentordata processingequipment,andthetermincludestouchsc- reensystems. (5)“Markingdevice”meansanyapproveddevice formarkingaballotwithinkorothersubstancewhich willenabletheballottobetabulatedbymeansof automatictabulatingequipment. (6)“Secrecyenvelope”meansanopaquedevice, usedforenclosingamarkedballot,whichconcealsthe voter’schoices. (7)“Software”meanstheprogramsandroutines usedtoemployandcontrolthecapabilitiesofdata processinghardware,including,withoutlimitation,op- eratingsystems,compilers,assemblers,utilities,library routines,maintenanceroutines,applications,andcom- puternetworkingprograms. (8)“Votingdevice”meansanapparatusbywhich votesareregisteredelectronically. History.—s.3,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.8,ch.84-302;s.8,ch.89-348;s. 15,ch.2001-40. 101.5604Adoptionofsystem;procurementof equipment;commercialtabulations.—Theboardof countycommissionersofanycounty,atanyregular meetingoraspecialmeetingcalledforthepurpose, may,uponconsultationwiththesupervisorofelections, adopt,purchaseorotherwiseprocure,andprovidefor theuseofanyelectronicorelectromechanicalvoting systemapprovedbytheDepartmentofStateinallora portionoftheelectionprecinctsofthatcounty.There- aftertheelectronicorelectromechanicalvotingsystem maybeusedforvotingatallelectionsforpublicand partyofficesandonallmeasuresandforreceiving, registering,andcountingthevotesthereofinsuch electionprecinctsasthegoverningbodydirects.A countymustuseanelectronicorelectromechanical precinct-counttabulationvotingsystem. History.—s.4,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.16,ch.2001-40. 101.56042Punchcardtypesystemsprohibited. EffectiveSeptember2,2002,avotingsystemthatuses anapparatusordeviceforthepiercingofballotsbythe votermaynotbeusedinthisstate. History.—s.17,ch.2001-40. 101.5605Examinationandapprovalofequip- ment.— (1)TheDepartmentofStateshallpubliclyexamine allmakesofelectronicorelectromechanicalvoting systemssubmittedtoitanddeterminewhetherthe systemscomplywiththerequirementsofs.101.5606. (2)(a)Anypersonowningorinterestedinanelectro- nicorelectromechanicalvotingsystemmaysubmititto theDepartmentofStateforexamination.Thevote countingsegmentshallbecertifiedafterasatisfactory evaluationtestinghasbeenperformedaccordingtothe standardsadoptedunders.101.015(1).Thistesting shallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,testingofallsoftware requiredforthevotingsystem’soperation;theballot reader;theroteprocessor,especiallyinitslogicand memorycomponents;thedigitalprinter;thefail-safe operations;thecountingcenterenvironmentalrequire- ments;andtheequipmentreliabilityestimate.Forthe purposeofassistinginexaminingthesystem,the departmentshallemployorcontractforservicesofat leastoneindividualwhoisexpertinoneormorefieldsof dataprocessing,mechanicalengineering,andpublic administrationandshallrequirefromtheindividuala writtenreportofhisorherexamination. (b)Thepersonsubmittingasystemforapprovalor theboardofcountycommissionersofanycounty seekingapprovalofagivensystemshallreimburse theDepartmentofStateinanamountequaltothe actualcostsincurredbythedepartmentinexamining thesystem.Suchreimbursementshallbemade whetherornotthesystemisapprovedbythedepart- ment. F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 55 (c)NeithertheSecretaryofStatenoranyexaminer shallhaveanypecuniaryinterestinanyvotingequip- ment. (d)TheDepartmentofStateshallapproveor disapproveanyvotingsystemsubmittedtoitwithin90 daysafterthedateofitsinitialsubmission. (3)(a)BeforetheDepartmentofStateapprovesthe electronicorelectromechanicalvotingsystem,the personwhosubmitteditforexaminationshallprovide thedepartmentwiththename,mailingaddress,and telephonenumberofaregisteredagent,whichagent musthaveandcontinuouslymaintainanofficeinthis state.Anychangeinthename,address,ortelephone numberoftheregisteredagentshallpromptlybemade knowntothedepartment. (b)Beforeenteringintoacontractforthesaleor leaseofavotingsystemapprovedunderthissectionto anycounty,thepersonenteringintosuchcontractshall providethedepartmentwiththename,mailingaddress, andtelephonenumberofaregisteredagent,which agentmusthaveandcontinuouslymaintainanofficein thisstate.Anychangeinthename,address,or telephonenumberoftheregisteredagentshallpromptly bemadeknowntothedepartment. (c)Thedepartment’sproofofdeliveryorattempted deliverytothelastmailingaddressoftheregistered agentonfilewiththedepartmentatthetimeofdelivery orattempteddeliveryisvalidforallnoticepurposes. (d)Within30daysaftercompletingtheexamination anduponapprovalofanyelectronicorelectromecha- nicalvotingsystem,theDepartmentofStateshallmake andmaintainareportonthesystem,togetherwitha writtenorprinteddescriptionanddrawingsandphoto- graphsclearlyidentifyingthesystemandtheoperation thereof.Assoonaspracticableaftersuchfiling,the departmentshallsendanoticeofcertificationand,upon request,acopyofthereporttothegoverningbodiesof therespectivecountiesofthestate.Anyvotingsystem thatdoesnotreceivetheapprovalofthedepartment maynotbeadoptedfororusedatanyelection. (e)Afteravotingsystemhasbeenapprovedbythe DepartmentofState,anychangeorimprovementinthe systemisrequiredtobeapprovedbythedepartment priortotheadoptionofsuchchangeorimprovementby anycounty.Ifanysuchchangeorimprovementdoes notcomplywiththerequirementsofthisact,the departmentshallsuspendallsalesoftheequipment orsysteminthestateuntiltheequipmentorsystem complieswiththerequirementsofthisact. (4)TheDepartmentofStatemayatanytime reexamineanysystem,oranypartthereof,whichhas previouslybeenapprovedforthepurposeofupdating thecertificationofthesystem. History.—s.5,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.9,ch.84-302;s.12,ch.85-80;s. 9,ch.89-348;s.577,ch.95-147;s.31,ch.2011-40;s.7,ch.2013-57. 101.5606Requirementsforapprovalofsys- tems.—Noelectronicorelectromechanicalvotingsys- temshallbeapprovedbytheDepartmentofState unlessitissoconstructedthat: (1)Itpermitsandrequiresvotinginsecrecy. (2)Itpermitseachelectortovoteatanyelectionfor allpersonsandofficesforwhomandforwhichthe electorislawfullyentitledtovote,andnoothers;tovote forasmanypersonsforanofficeastheelectoris entitledtovotefor;andtovotefororagainstany questionuponwhichtheelectorisentitledtovote. (3)Itimmediatelyrejectsaballotwherethenumber ofvotesforanofficeormeasureexceedsthenumber whichthevoterisentitledtocastorwherethetabulating equipmentreadstheballotasaballotwithnovotes cast. (4)Forsystemsusingmarksenseballots,itaccepts arejectedballotpursuanttosubsection(3)ifavoter choosestocasttheballot,butrecordsnovoteforany officethathasbeenovervotedorundervoted. (5)Itiscapableofcorrectlycountingvotes. (6)Itpermitseachvoterataprimaryelectiontovote onlyforthecandidatesseekingnominationbythe politicalpartyinwhichsuchvoterisregistered,for anycandidatefornonpartisanoffice,andforany questionuponwhichthevoterisentitledtovote. (7)Atpresidentialelectionsitpermitseachelector, byoneoperation,tovoteforallpresidentialelectorsofa partyorforallpresidentialelectorsofcandidatesfor PresidentandVicePresidentwithnopartyaffiliation. (8)Itprovidesamethodforwrite-invoting. (9)Itiscapableofaccumulatingacountofthe specificnumberofballotstalliedforaprecinct,accu- mulatingtotalvotesbycandidateforeachoffice,and accumulatingtotalvotesforandagainsteachquestion andissueoftheballotstalliedforaprecinct. (10)Itiscapableoftallyingvotesfromballotsof differentpoliticalpartiesfromthesameprecinct,inthe caseofaprimaryelection. (11)Itiscapableofautomaticallyproducingprecinct totalsinprintedform. (12)Ifitisofatypewhichregistersvoteselectro- nically,itwillpermiteachvotertochangehisorhervote foranycandidateoruponanyquestionappearingon theofficialballotuptothetimethatthevotertakesthe finalsteptoregisterhisorhervoteandtohavethevote computed. (13)Itiscapableofprovidingrecordsfromwhichthe operationofthevotingsystemmaybeaudited. (14)Itusesaprecinct-counttabulationsystem. (15)Itdoesnotuseanapparatusordeviceforthe piercingofballotsbythevoter. History.—s.6,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.10,ch.84-302;s.10,ch.89-348; s.578,ch.95-147;s.17,ch.99-318;s.18,ch.2001-40;s.10,ch.2002-17;s.35,ch. 2005-277;s.32,ch.2011-40. 101.56062Standardsforaccessiblevotingsys- tems.— (1)Notwithstandinganythinginthischaptertothe contrary,eachvotingsystemcertifiedbytheDepart- mentofStateforuseinlocal,state,andfederal electionsmustincludethecapabilitytoinstallaccessible voterinterfacedevicesinthesystemconfiguration whichwillallowthesystemtomeetthefollowing minimumstandards: (a)Thevotingsystemmustprovideatactileinputor audioinputdevice,orboth. (b)Thevotingsystemmustprovideamethodby whichvoterscanconfirmanytactileoraudioinputby havingthecapabilityofaudiooutputusingsyntheticor recordedhumanspeechthatisreasonablyphonetically accurate. Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 56 (c)Anyoperablecontrolsontheinputdevicewhich areneededforvoterswhoarevisuallyimpairedmustbe discernibletactilelywithoutactuatingthekeys. (d)Audioandvisualaccessapproachesmustbe abletoworkbothseparatelyandsimultaneously. (e)Ifanonaudioaccessapproachisprovided,the systemmaynotrequirecolorperception.Thesystem mustuseblacktextorgraphics,orboth,onwhite backgroundorwhitetextorgraphics,orboth,onblack background,unlesstheofficeoftheSecretaryofState approvesotherhigh-contrastcolorcombinationsthatdo notrequirecolorperception. (f)Anyvotingsystemthatrequiresanyvisual perceptionmustoffertheelectionofficialwhoprograms thesystem,priortoitsbeingsenttothepollingplace, thecapabilitytosetthefontsize,asitappearstothe voter,fromaminimumof14pointstoamaximumof24 points. (g)Thevotingsystemmustprovideaudioinforma- tion,includinganyaudiooutputusingsyntheticor recordedhumanspeechoranyauditoryfeedback tonesthatareimportantfortheuseoftheaudio approach,throughatleastonemode,byhandsetor headset,inenhancedauditoryfashion(increased amplification),andmustprovideincrementalvolume controlwithoutputamplificationuptoalevelofatleast 97dBSPL. (h)Fortransmittedvoicesignalstothevoter,the votingsystemmustprovideagainadjustableuptoa minimumof20dBwithatleastoneintermediatestepof 12dBofgain. (i)Forthesafetyofothers,ifthevotingsystemhas thepossibilityofexceeding120dBSPL,thena mechanismmustbeincludedtoresetthevolume automaticallytothevotingsystem’sdefaultvolume levelaftereveryuse,forexamplewhenthehandsetis replaced,butnotbefore.Also,universalprecautionsin theuseandsharingofheadsetsshouldbefollowed. (j)Ifsoundcuesandaudibleinformationsuchas “beeps”areused,theremustbesimultaneouscorre- spondingvisualcuesandinformation. (k)Controlsandoperablemechanismsmustbe operablewithonehand,includingoperabilitywitha closedfist,andoperablewithouttightgrasping,pinch- ing,ortwistingofthewrist. (l)Theforcerequiredtooperateoractivatethe controlsmustbenogreaterthan5poundsofforce. (m)Votingboothsmusthavevotingcontrolsata minimumheightof36inchesabovethefinishedfloor withaminimumkneeclearanceof27incheshigh,30 incheswide,and19inchesdeep,ortheaccessible voterinterfacedevicesmustbedesignedsoastoallow theiruseontopofatabletomeettheserequirements. Tabletopinstallationsmustincludeadequateprivacy. (n)Anyaudioballotmustprovidethevoterwiththe followingfunctionalities: 1.Aftertheinitialinstructionsthatthesystem requireselectionofficialstoprovidetoeachvoter,the votershouldbeabletoindependentlyoperatethevoter interfacethroughthefinalstepofcastingaballotwithout assistance. 2.Thevotermustbeabletodeterminetheraces thatheorsheisallowedtovoteinandtodetermine whichcandidatesareavailableineachrace. 3.Thevotermustbeabletodeterminehowmany candidatesmaybeselectedineachrace. 4.Thevotermustbeabletohaveconfidencethat thephysicalorvocalinputsgiventothesystemhave selectedthecandidatesthatheorsheintendedto select. 5.Thevotermustbeabletoreviewthecandidate selectionsthatheorshehasmade. 6.Priortotheactofcastingtheballot,thevoter mustbeabletochangeanyselectionspreviouslymade andconfirmanewselection. 7.Thesystemmustcommunicatetothevoterthe factthatthevoterhasfailedtovoteinaraceorhas failedtovotethenumberofallowablecandidatesinany raceandrequirethevotertoconfirmhisorherintentto undervotebeforecastingtheballot. 8.Thesystemmustpreventthevoterfromover- votinganyrace. 9.Thevotermustbeabletoinputacandidate’s nameineachracethatallowsawrite-incandidate. 10.Thevotermustbeabletoreviewhisorherwrite- ininputtotheinterface,editthatinput,andconfirmthat theeditsmeetthevoter’sintent. 11.Theremustbeaclear,identifiableactionthatthe votertakesto“cast”theballot.Thesystemmustmake cleartothevoterhowtotakethisactionsothatthevoter hasminimalriskoftakingtheactionaccidentallybut, whenthevoterintendstocasttheballot,theactioncan beeasilyperformed. 12.Oncetheballotiscast,thesystemmustconfirm tothevoterthattheactionhasoccurredandthatthe voter’sprocessofvotingiscomplete. 13.Oncetheballotiscast,thesystemmust precludethevoterfrommodifyingtheballotcastor votingorcastinganotherballot. Thefunctionalitiesrequiredinthisparagraphforcerti- ficationmaybesatisfiedbyeitherthevotingdeviceorby theentirevotingsystem. (2)Suchvotingsystemmustincludeatleastone accessiblevoterinterfacedeviceinstalledineach pollingplacewhichmeetstherequirementsofthis section,exceptforparagraph(1)(d). History.—s.12,ch.2002-281;s.34,ch.2005-278;s.1,ch.2006-111;s.27,ch. 2012-116. 101.56063Accessibilityofvotingsystemsand pollingplaces;intent;eligibilityforfederalfunding. ItistheintentoftheLegislaturethatthisstatebeeligible foranyfundsthatareavailablefromtheFederal Governmenttoassiststatesinprovidingorimproving accessibilityofvotingsystemsandpollingplacesfor personshavingadisability.Accordingly,allstatelaws, rules,standards,andcodesgoverningvotingsystems andpollingplaceaccessibilitymustbemaintainedto ensurethestate’seligibilitytoreceivefederalfunds.Itis theintentoftheLegislaturethatallstaterequirements meetorexceedtheminimumfederalrequirementsfor votingsystemsandpollingplaceaccessibility.This sectionshalltakeeffectuponthisactbecomingalaw. History.—s.13,ch.2002-281. F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 57 101.56064Applicationforfederalfundsunder ch.2002-281.—Thestatemayapplyforallavailable federalfundstobeusedtopayforthecostsassociated withthisact. History.—s.21,ch.2002-281. 101.56065Votingsystemdefects;disclosure; investigations;penalties.— (1)Forpurposesofthissection,theterm: (a)“Defect”means: 1.Anyfailure,fault,orflawinanelectronicor electromechanicalvotingsystemapprovedpursuantto s.101.5605whichresultsinnonconformancewiththe standardsinamannerthataffectsthetimelinessor accuracyofthecastingorcountingofballots;or 2.Anyfailureorinabilityofthevotingsystem manufacturerorvendortomakeavailableorprovide approvedreplacementsofhardwareorsoftwaretothe countiesthathavepurchasedtheapprovedvoting system,theunavailabilityofwhichresultsinthe system’snonconformancewiththestandardsina mannerthataffectsthetimelinessoraccuracyofthe castingorcountingofballots. (b)“Standards”referstotherequirementsinss. 101.5606and101.56062underwhichavotingsystem wasapprovedforuseinthestate. (c)“Vendor”meansapersonwhosubmitsor previouslysubmittedavotingsystemthatwasapproved bytheDepartmentofStateinaccordancewiths. 101.5605,orapersonwhoentersintoacontractfor thesaleorleaseofavotingsystemtoanycounty,or thatpreviouslyenteredintosuchacontractthathasnot expired. (2)(a)NolaterthanDecember31,2013,and,there- after,onJanuary1ofeveryodd-numberedyear,each vendorshallfileawrittendisclosurewiththedepartment identifyinganyknowndefectinthevotingsystemorthe factthatthereisnoknowndefect,theeffectofany defectontheoperationanduseoftheapprovedvoting system,andanyknowncorrectivemeasurestocurea defect,including,butnotlimitedto,advisoriesand bulletinsissuedtosystemusers. (b)Implementationofcorrectivemeasuresap- provedbythedepartmentwhichenableasystemto conformtothestandardsandensurethetimelinessand accuracyofthecastingandcountingofballotscon- stitutesacureofadefect. (c)Ifavendorbecomesawareoftheexistenceofa defect,heorshemustfileanewdisclosurewiththe departmentasprovidedinparagraph(a)within30days afterthedatethevendordeterminedorreasonably shouldhavedeterminedthatthedefectexisted. (d)Ifavendordisclosestothedepartmentthata defectexists,thedepartmentmaysuspendallsalesor leasesofthevotingsysteminthestateandmay suspendtheuseofthesysteminanyelectioninthe state.Thedepartmentshallprovidewrittennoticeofany suchsuspensiontoeachaffectedvendorandsuper- visorofelections.Ifthedepartmentdeterminesthatthe defectnolongerexists,thedepartmentshallliftthe suspensionandprovidewrittennoticetoeachaffected vendorandsupervisorofelections. (e)Ifavendorfailstofilearequireddisclosurefora votingsystempreviouslyapprovedbythedepartment, thatsystemmaynotbesold,leased,orusedfor electionsinthestateuntilithasbeensubmittedfor examinationandapprovalandadoptedforusepursuant tos.101.5605.Thedepartmentshallprovidewritten noticetoallsupervisorsofelectionsthatthesystemis nolongerapproved. (3)(a)Ifthedepartmenthasreasonablecauseto believeavotingsystemapprovedpursuanttos. 101.5605containsadefecteitherbefore,during,or afteranelectionwhichhasnotbeendisclosedpursuant tosubsection(2),thedepartmentmayinvestigate whetherthevotingsystemhasadefect. (b)Thedepartmentmayinitiateaninvestigation pursuanttoparagraph(a)onitsowninitiativeorupon thewrittenrequestofthesupervisorofelectionsofa countythatpurchasedorleasedavotingsystemthat containstheallegeddefect. (c)Uponinitiatinganinvestigation,thedepartment shallprovidewrittennoticetothevendorandallofthe supervisorsofelections. (4)(a)Ifthedepartmentdeterminesbyapreponder- anceoftheevidencethatadefectexistsinthevoting system,orthatavendorfailedtotimelydisclosea defectpursuanttosubsection(2),thedepartmentshall providewrittennoticetotheaffectedvendorand supervisorsofelections. (b)Avendorentitledtoreceivenoticepursuantto paragraph(a)shall,within10days,fileawritten responsetothedepartmentwhich: 1.Deniesthattheallegeddefectexistsorexisted asallegedbythedepartmentorthatthevendorfailedto timelydiscloseadefect,andsetsforththereasonsfor suchdenial;or 2.Admitsthatthedefectexistsorexistedas allegedbythedepartmentorthatthevendorfailedto timelydiscloseadefect. (c)Ifthedefecthasbeencured,thevendorshall provideanexplanationofhowthedefectwascured. (d)Ifthedefecthasnotbeencured,thevendorshall informthedepartmentwhetherthedefectcanbecured andshallprovidethedepartmentwithaplanforcuring thedefect.Ifthedefectcanbecured,thedepartment shallestablishatimeframewithinwhichtocurethe defect. (5)Ifafterreceivingaresponsefromthevendor,the departmentdeterminesthatadefectdoesnotexistor hasbeencuredwithinthetimeframeestablishedbythe department,thedepartmentshalltakenofurtheraction. (6)Ifthedepartmentdeterminesthat:avendor failedtotimelydiscloseadefect;orthatadefectexists andavendorhasnotfiledawrittenresponseorhas failedtocurewithinthetimeframeestablishedbythe department,orifthedefectcannotbecured,the departmentshallimposeacivilpenaltyof$25,000for thedefectplusanamountequaltotheactualcosts incurredbythedepartmentinconductingtheinvestiga- tion. (7)Ifthedepartmentfindsthatadefectexisted: (a)Thedepartmentmaysuspendallsalesand leasesofthevotingsystemandmaysuspenditsuse inanycountyinthestate.Thedepartmentshallprovide Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 58 writtennoticeofthesuspensiontoeachaffectedvendor andsupervisorofelections. (b)Ifthedepartmentdeterminesthatadefectno longerexistsinavotingsystemthathasbeensus- pendedfromusepursuanttoparagraph(a),the departmentshallliftthesuspensionandauthorizethe sale,lease,anduseofthevotingsysteminanyelection inthestate.Thedepartmentshallprovidewrittennotice thatthesuspensionhasbeenliftedtoeachaffected vendorandsupervisorofelections. (c)Ifthedefectcannotbecured,thedepartment maydisapprovethevotingsystemforuseinelectionsin thestate.Thedepartmentshallprovidewrittennoticeto allsupervisorsofelectionsthatthesystemisnolonger approved.Afterapprovalofasystemhasbeenwith- drawnpursuanttothisparagraph,thesystemmaynot besold,leased,orusedinelectionsinthestateuntilit hasbeensubmittedforexaminationandapprovaland adoptedforusepursuanttos.101.5605. (d)Anyvendoragainstwhomacivilpenaltywas imposedunderthissectionmaynotsubmitavoting systemforapprovalbytheDepartmentofStatein accordancewiths.101.5605orenterintoacontractfor saleorleaseofavotingsysteminthestateuntilthecivil penaltieshavebeenpaidandthedepartmentprovides writtenconfirmationtothesupervisorsofelectionsof thepayment. (8)Thedepartmentshallprepareawrittenreportof anyinvestigationconductedpursuanttothissection. (9)Theauthorityofthedepartmentunderthis sectionisinadditionto,andnotexclusiveof,any otherauthorityprovidedbylaw. (10)Allproceedingsunderthissectionareexempt fromchapter120. History.—s.8,ch.2013-57. 101.5607DepartmentofStatetomaintainvoting systeminformation;preparesoftware.— (1)(a)Copiesoftheprogramcodesandtheuserand operatormanualsandcopiesofallsoftwareandany otherinformation,specifications,ordocumentation requiredbytheDepartmentofStaterelatingtoan approvedelectronicorelectromechanicalvotingsystem anditsequipmentmustbefiledwiththeDepartmentof Statebythesupervisorofelectionsatthetimeof purchaseorimplementation.Anysuchinformationor materialsthatarenotonfilewithandapprovedbythe DepartmentofState,includinganyupdatedormodified materials,maynotbeusedinanelection. (b)Within24hoursafterthecompletionofanylogic andaccuracytestconductedpursuanttos.101.5612, thesupervisorofelectionsshallsendbycertifiedmailto theDepartmentofStateacopyofthetabulation programwhichwasusedinthelogicandaccuracy testing. (c)TheDepartmentofStatemay,atanytime, reviewthevotingsystemofanycountytoensure compliancewiththeElectronicVotingSystemsAct. (d)Section119.071(1)(f)appliestoallsoftwareon filewiththeDepartmentofState. (2)(a)TheDepartmentofStatemaydevelopsoft- wareforusewithanelectronicorelectromechanical votingsystem.Thestandardsandexamination proceduresdevelopedforsoftwareapplytoallsoftware developedbytheDepartmentofState. (b)SoftwarepreparedbytheDepartmentofStateis apublicrecordpursuanttochapter119andshallbe providedattheactualcostofduplication. History.—s.7,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.4,ch.82-143;s.11,ch.84-302; s.11,ch.89-348;s.25,ch.90-344;s.21,ch.95-398;s.19,ch.2001-40;s.32,ch. 2004-335;s.41,ch.2005-251. 101.56075Votingmethods.— (1)Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(2),allvoting shallbebymarksenseballotutilizingamarkingdevice forthepurposeofdesignatingballotselections. (2)Personswithdisabilitiesmayvoteonavoter interfacedevicethatmeetsthevotingsystemaccessi- bilityrequirementsforindividualswithdisabilitiespur- suanttos.301ofthefederalHelpAmericaVoteActof 2002ands.101.56062. (3)By2020,personswithdisabilitiesshallvoteona voterinterfacedevicethatmeetsthevoteraccessibility requirementsforindividualswithdisabilitiesunders. 301ofthefederalHelpAmericaVoteActof2002ands. 101.56062whichareconsistentwithsubsection(1)of thissection. History.—s.6,ch.2007-30;s.5,ch.2010-167;s.33,ch.2011-40;s.9,ch. 2013-57. 101.5608Votingbyelectronicorelectromecha- nicalmethod;procedures.— (1)Eachelectordesiringtovoteshallbeidentifiedto theclerkorinspectoroftheelectionasadulyqualified electorofsuchelectionandshallsignhisorhername ontheprecinctregisterorotherformordeviceprovided bythesupervisor.Theinspectorshallcomparethe signaturewiththesignatureontheidentificationpro- videdbytheelector.Iftheinspectorisreasonablysure thatthepersonisentitledtovote,theinspectorshall providethepersonwithaballot. (2)Whenanelectronicorelectromechanicalvoting systemutilizesaballotcardormarksenseballot,the followingproceduresshallbefollowed: (a)Afterreceivingaballotfromaninspector,the electorshall,withoutleavingthepollingplace,retiretoa boothorcompartmentandmarktheballot.After markinghisorherballot,theelectorshallplacethe ballotinasecrecyenvelopesothattheballotwillbe depositedinthetabulatorwithoutexposingthevoter’s choices. (b)Anyvoterwhospoilshisorherballotormakes anerrormayreturntheballottotheelectionofficialand secureanotherballot,exceptthatinnocaseshalla voterbefurnishedmorethanthreeballots.Ifthevote tabulationdevicehasrejectedaballot,theballotshall beconsideredspoiledandanewballotshallbe providedtothevoterunlessthevoterchoosestocast therejectedballot.Theelectionofficial,withoutexam- iningtheoriginalballot,shallstatethepossiblereasons fortherejectionandshallprovideinstructiontothevoter pursuanttos.101.5611.Aspoiledballotshallbe preserved,withoutexamination,inanenvelopepro- videdforthatpurpose.Thestubshallberemovedfrom theballotandplacedinanenvelope. (c)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallpreparefor eachpollingplaceatleastoneballotboxtocontainthe F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 59 ballotsofaparticularprecinct,andeachballotboxshall beplainlymarkedwiththenameoftheprecinctfor whichitisintended. (3)TheDepartmentofStateshallpromulgaterules regardingvotingprocedurestobeusedwhenan electronicorelectromechanicalvotingsystemisofa typewhichdoesnotutilizeaballotcardormarksense ballot. (4)Inanyelectioninwhichawrite-incandidatehas qualifiedforoffice,thesupervisorofelectionsshall provideforwrite-invotingpursuanttorulesadoptedby theDivisionofElections. History.—s.8,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.13,ch.81-105;s.5,ch.82-143; s.12,ch.84-302;s.579,ch.95-147;s.20,ch.2001-40;s.11,ch.2002-17;s.36,ch. 2005-277;s.35,ch.2005-278;s.20,ch.2008-95. 101.5610Inspectionofballotbyelectionboard. Theelectionboardofeachprecinctshallcausethe votingdevicestobeputinorder,set,adjusted,and madereadyforvotingwhendeliveredtothepolling places.Beforetheopeningofthepolls,theelection boardshallcomparetheballotsortheballotinformation usedinthevotingdeviceswiththesampleballots furnishedandseethatthenames,numbers,andletters thereonagreeandshallcertifytheretoonforms providedbythesupervisorofelections. History.—s.10,ch.73-156;s.14,ch.84-302;s.4,ch.86-200. 101.5611Instructionstoelectors.— (1)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallprovideinstruc- tionateachpollingplaceregardingthemannerofvoting withthesystem.Ininstructingvoters,noprecinctofficial mayfavoranypoliticalparty,candidate,orissue.Such instructionshallshowthearrangementofcandidates andquestionstobevotedon.Additionally,thesuper- visorofelectionsshallprovideinstructionontheproper methodofcastingaballotforthespecificvotingsystem utilizedinthatjurisdiction.Suchinstructionshallbe providedataplacewhichvotersmustpasstoreachthe officialvotingbooth. (2)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallhavepostedat eachpollingplaceanoticethatreads:“Apersonwho commitsorattemptstocommitanyfraudinconnection withvoting,votesafraudulentballot,orvotesmorethan onceinanelectioncanbeconvictedofafelonyofthe thirddegreeandfinedupto$5,000and/orimprisoned forupto5years.” History.—s.11,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.581,ch.95-147;s.12,ch. 98-129;s.12,ch.2002-17. 101.5612Testingoftabulatingequipment.— (1)Allelectronicorelectromechanicalvotingsys- temsshallbethoroughlytestedattheconclusionof maintenanceandprogramming.Testsshallbesufficient todeterminethatthevotingsystemisproperlypro- grammed,theelectioniscorrectlydefinedonthevoting system,andallofthevotingsysteminput,output,and communicationdevicesareworkingproperly. (2)Onanydaynotmorethan10dayspriortothe commencementofearlyvotingasprovidedins. 101.657,thesupervisorofelectionsshallhavethe automatictabulatingequipmentpubliclytestedtoas- certainthattheequipmentwillcorrectlycountthevotes castforallofficesandonallmeasures.Iftheballotsto beusedatthepollingplaceonelectiondayarenot availableatthetimeofthetesting,thesupervisormay conductanadditionaltestnotmorethan10daysbefore electionday.Publicnoticeofthetimeandplaceofthe testshallbegivenatleast48hourspriortheretoby publicationonthesupervisorofelections’websiteand onceinoneormorenewspapersofgeneralcirculation inthecountyor,ifthereisnonewspaperofgeneral circulationinthecounty,bypostingthenoticeinatleast fourconspicuousplacesinthecounty.Thesupervisor orthemunicipalelectionsofficialmay,atthetimeof qualifying,givewrittennoticeofthetimeandlocationof thepublicpreelectiontesttoeachcandidatequalifying withthatofficeandobtainasignedreceiptthatthe noticehasbeengiven.TheDepartmentofStateshall givewrittennoticetoeachstatewidecandidateatthe timeofqualifying,orimmediatelyattheendofqualify- ing,thatthevotingequipmentwillbetestedandadvise eachcandidatetocontactthecountysupervisorof electionsastothetimeandlocationofthepublic preelectiontest.Thesupervisororthemunicipalelec- tionsofficialshall,atleast15dayspriortothe commencementofearlyvotingasprovidedins. 101.657,sendwrittennoticebycertifiedmailtothe countypartychairofeachpoliticalpartyandtoall candidatesforotherthanstatewideofficewhosenames appearontheballotinthecountyandwhodidnot receivewrittennotificationfromthesupervisoror municipalelectionsofficialatthetimeofqualifying, statingthetimeandlocationofthepublicpreelection testoftheautomatictabulatingequipment.Thecanvas- singboardshallconvene,andeachmemberofthe canvassingboardshallcertifytotheaccuracyofthe test.Forthetest,thecanvassingboardmaydesignate onemembertorepresentit.Thetestshallbeopento representativesofthepoliticalparties,thepress,and thepublic.Eachpoliticalpartymaydesignateone personwithexpertiseinthecomputerfieldwhoshall beallowedinthecentralcountingroomwhenalltests arebeingconductedandwhentheofficialvotesare beingcounted.Thedesigneeshallnotinterferewiththe normaloperationofthecanvassingboard. (3)Forelectronicorelectromechanicalvotingsys- temsconfiguredtotabulateabsenteeballotsatacentral orregionalsite,thepublictestingshallbeconductedby processingapreauditedgroupofballotssoproducedas torecordapredeterminednumberofvalidvotesfor eachcandidateandoneachmeasureandtoinclude oneormoreballotsforeachofficewhichhaveactivated votingpositionsinexcessofthenumberallowedbylaw inordertotesttheabilityoftheautomatictabulating equipmenttorejectsuchvotes.Ifanyerrorisdetected, thecausethereforshallbecorrectedandanerrorless countshallbemadebeforetheautomatictabulating equipmentisapproved.Thetestshallberepeatedand errorlessresultsachievedimmediatelybeforethestart oftheofficialcountoftheballotsandagainafterthe completionoftheofficialcount.Theprogramsand ballotsusedfortestingshallbesealedandretained underthecustodyofthecountycanvassingboard. (4)(a)1.Forelectronicorelectromechanicalvoting systemsconfiguredtoincludeelectronicorelectrome- chanicaltabulationdeviceswhicharedistributedtothe precincts,allorasampleofthedevicestobeusedinthe Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 60 electionshallbepubliclytested.Ifasampleistobe tested,thesampleshallconsistofarandomselectionof atleast5percentor10ofthedevicesforanopticalscan system,whicheverisgreater.Fortouchscreensystems usedforvotershavingadisability,asampleofatleast2 percentofthedevicesmustbetested.Thetestshallbe conductedbyprocessingagroupofballots,causingthe devicetooutputresultsfortheballotsprocessed,and comparingtheoutputofresultstotheresultsexpected fortheballotsprocessed.Thegroupofballotsshallbe producedsoastorecordapredeterminednumberof validvotesforeachcandidateandoneachmeasure andtoincludeforeachofficeoneormoreballotswhich haveactivatedvotingpositionsinexcessofthenumber allowedbylawinordertotesttheabilityofthetabulating devicetorejectsuchvotes. 2.Ifanytestedtabulatingdeviceisfoundtohave anerrorintabulation,itshallbedeemedunsatisfactory. Foreachdevicedeemedunsatisfactory,thecanvassing boardshalltakestepstodeterminethecauseofthe error,shallattempttoidentifyandtestotherdevicesthat couldreasonablybeexpectedtohavethesameerror, andshalltestanumberofadditionaldevicessufficient todeterminethatalldevicesaresatisfactory.Upon deeminganydeviceunsatisfactory,thecanvassing boardmayrequirealldevicestobetestedormay declarethatalldevicesareunsatisfactory. 3.Iftheoperationoroutputofanytestedtabulation device,suchasspellingortheorderofcandidatesona report,isinerror,suchproblemshallbereportedtothe canvassingboard.Thecanvassingboardshallthen determineifthereportedproblemwarrantsitsdeeming thedeviceunsatisfactory. (b)Atthecompletionoftestingunderthissubsec- tion,thecanvassingboardoritsrepresentative,the representativesofthepoliticalparties,andthecandi- datesortheirrepresentativeswhoattendedthetest shallwitnesstheresettingofeachdevicethatpassedto apreelectionstateofreadinessandthesealingofeach devicethatpassedinsuchamannerastosecureits stateofreadinessuntiltheopeningofthepolls. (c)Thecanvassingboardoritsrepresentativeshall executeawrittenstatementsettingforththetabulation devicestested,theresultsofthetesting,theprotective counternumbers,ifapplicable,ofeachtabulation device,thenumberofthesealsecuringeachtabulation deviceattheconclusionoftesting,anyproblems reportedtotheboardasaresultofthetesting,and whethereachdevicetestedissatisfactoryorunsatis- factory. (d)Anytabulatingdevicedeemedunsatisfactory shallberecoded,repaired,orreplacedandshallbe madeavailableforretesting.Suchdevicemustbe determinedbythecanvassingboardoritsrepresenta- tivetobesatisfactorybeforeitmaybeusedinany election.Thecanvassingboardoritsrepresentative shallannounceatthecloseofthefirsttestingthedate, place,andtimethatanyunsatisfactorydevicewillbe retestedormay,attheoptionoftheboard,notifyby telephoneeachpersonwhowaspresentatthefirst testingastothedate,place,andtimethattheretesting willoccur. (e)Recordsmustbekeptofallpreelectiontestingof electronicorelectromechanicaltabulationdevicesused inanyelection.Suchrecordsaretobepresentand availableforinspectionandreferenceduringpublic preelectiontestingbyanypersoninattendanceduring suchtesting.Theneedofthecanvassingboardfor accesstosuchrecordsduringthetestingshalltake precedenceovertheneedofotherattendeestoaccess suchrecordssothattheworkofthecanvassingboard willnotbedelayedorhindered.Recordsoftestingmust include,foreachdevice,thenameofeachpersonwho testedthedeviceandthedate,place,time,andresults ofeachtest.Recordsoftestingshallberetainedaspart oftheofficialrecordsoftheelectioninwhichanydevice wasused. (5)Anytestsinvolvingmarksenseballotspursuant tothissectionshallemploytestballotscreatedbythe supervisorofelectionsusingactualballotsthathave beenprintedfortheelection.Ifballot-on-demandballots willbeusedintheelection,thesupervisorshallalso createtestballotsusingtheballot-on-demandtechnol- ogythatwillbeusedtoproduceballotsintheelection, usingthesamepaperstockaswillbeusedforballotsin theelection. History.—s.12,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.39,ch.79-400;s.2,ch.81-29; s.24,ch.83-217;s.15,ch.84-302;s.582,ch.95-147;s.21,ch.2001-40;s.13,ch. 2002-17;s.11,ch.2004-252;s.37,ch.2005-277;s.7,ch.2007-30;s.6,ch. 2010-167;s.34,ch.2011-40. 101.5613Examinationofequipmentduringvot- ing.—Amemberoftheelectionboardor,forpurposes ofearlyvotingpursuanttos.101.657,arepresentative ofthesupervisorofelectionsshalloccasionallyexamine thefaceofthevotingdeviceandtheballotinformationto determinethatthedeviceandtheballotinformation havenotbeendamagedortamperedwith. History.—s.13,ch.73-156;s.21,ch.77-175;s.16,ch.84-302;s.12,ch. 2004-252. 101.5614Canvassofreturns.— (1)Assoonasthepollsareclosed,theelection boardshallsecurethevotingdevicesagainstfurther voting.Theelectionboardshallthereafter,inthe presenceofmembersofthepublicdesiringtowitness theproceedings,verifythenumberofvotedballots, unusedballots,provisionalballots,andspoiledballotsto ascertainwhethersuchnumbercorrespondswiththe numberofballotsissuedbythesupervisor.Ifthereisa difference,thisfactshallbereportedinwritingtothe countycanvassingboardwiththereasonsthereforif known.Thetotalnumberofvotedballotsshallbe enteredontheformsprovided.Theproceedingsof theelectionboardattheprecinctafterthepollshave closedshallbeopentothepublic;however,noperson exceptamemberoftheelectionboardshalltouchany ballotorballotcontainerorinterferewithorobstructthe orderlycountoftheballots. (2)TheDepartmentofStateshall,inaccordance withs.101.015,adoptrulesthatprovidesafeguardsfor thecountingofvotesataprecinctandatacentralor regionallocation. (3)Theresultsofballotstabulatedatprecinct locationsmaybetransmittedtothemaincomputer systemforthepurposeofcompilationofcomplete returns.Thesecurityguidelinesfortransmissionof F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 61 returnsshallconformtorulesadoptedbytheDepart- mentofStatepursuanttos.101.015. (4)Foreachballotorballotimageonwhichwrite-in voteshavebeencast,thecanvassingboardshall comparethewrite-invoteswiththevotescastonthe ballot;ifthetotalnumberofvotesforanyofficeexceeds thenumberallowedbylaw,suchvotesshallnotbe counted.Allvalidvotesshallbetalliedbythecanvas- singboard. (5)(a)Ifanyabsenteeballotisphysicallydamagedso thatitcannotproperlybecountedbytheautomatic tabulatingequipment,atrueduplicatecopyshallbe madeofthedamagedballotinthepresenceof witnessesandsubstitutedforthedamagedballot. Likewise,aduplicateballotshallbemadeofan absenteeballotcontaininganovervotedraceora markedabsenteeballotinwhicheveryraceisunder- votedwhichshallincludeallvalidvotesasdetermined bythecanvassingboardbasedonrulesadoptedbythe divisionpursuanttos.102.166(4).Allduplicateballots shallbeclearlylabeled“duplicate,”bearaserialnumber whichshallberecordedonthedefectiveballot,andbe countedinlieuofthedefectiveballot.Afteraballothas beenduplicated,thedefectiveballotshallbeplacedin anenvelopeprovidedforthatpurpose,andthedupli- cateballotshallbetalliedwiththeotherballotsforthat precinct. (b)Atrueduplicatecopyshallbemadeofeach federalwrite-inabsenteeballotinthepresenceof witnessesandsubstitutedforthefederalwrite-in absenteeballot.Theduplicateballotmustincludeall validvotesasdeterminedbythecanvassingboard basedonrulesadoptedbythedivisionpursuanttos. 102.166(4).Allduplicateballotsshallbeclearlylabeled “duplicate,”bearaserialnumberthatshallberecorded onthefederalwrite-inabsenteeballot,andbecounted inlieuofthefederalwrite-inabsenteeballot.Aftera ballothasbeenduplicated,thefederalwrite-inabsentee ballotshallbeplacedinanenvelopeprovidedforthat purpose,andtheduplicateballotshallbetalliedwith otherballotsforthatprecinct. (6)Ifthereisnoclearindicationontheballotthatthe voterhasmadeadefinitechoiceforanofficeorballot measure,theelector’sballotshallnotbecountedfor thatofficeormeasure,buttheballotshallnotbe invalidatedastothosenamesormeasureswhichare properlymarked. (7)Absenteeballotsmaybecountedbyautomatic tabulatingequipmentiftheyhavebeenmarkedina mannerwhichwillenablethemtobeproperlycounted bysuchequipment. (8)Thereturnprintedbytheautomatictabulating equipment,towhichhasbeenaddedthereturnofwrite- in,absentee,andmanuallycountedvotesandvotes fromprovisionalballots,shallconstitutetheofficial returnoftheelectionuponcertificationbythecanvas- singboard.Uponcompletionofthecount,thereturns shallbeopentothepublic.Acopyofthereturnsmaybe postedatthecentralcountingplaceorattheofficeofthe supervisorofelectionsinlieuofthepostingofreturnsat individualprecincts. (9)Anysupervisorofelections,deputysupervisorof elections,canvassingboardmember,electionboard member,orelectionemployeewhoreleasestheresults ofanyelectionpriortotheclosingofthepollsinthat countyonelectiondaycommitsafelonyofthethird degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.14,ch.73-156;s.1,ch.77-174;s.21,ch.77-175;s.14,ch.81-105; s.17,ch.84-302;s.1,ch.85-17;s.5,ch.86-200;s.17,ch.90-315;s.1,ch.94-208; ss.22,37,ch.2001-40;ss.14,15,ch.2002-17;s.38,ch.2005-277;s.35,ch. 2011-40;s.2,ch.2011-162. 101.572Publicinspectionofballots.—Theoffi- cialballotsandballotcardsreceivedfromelection boardsandremovedfromabsenteeballotmailing envelopesshallbeopenforpublicinspectionor examinationwhileinthecustodyofthesupervisorof electionsorthecountycanvassingboardatany reasonabletime,underreasonableconditions;how- ever,nopersonsotherthanthesupervisorofelections orhisorheremployeesorthecountycanvassingboard shallhandleanyofficialballotorballotcard.Iftheballots arebeingexaminedpriortotheendofthecontestperiod ins.102.168,thesupervisorofelectionsshallmakea reasonableefforttonotifyallcandidateswhosenames appearonsuchballotsorballotcardsbytelephoneor otherwiseofthetimeandplaceoftheinspectionor examination.Allsuchcandidates,ortheirrepresenta- tives,shallbeallowedtobepresentduringthe inspectionorexamination. History.—s.2,ch.86-199;s.583,ch.95-147;s.39,ch.2005-277. 101.58Supervisingandobservingregistration andelectionprocesses.— (1)TheDepartmentofStatemay,atanytimeit deemsfit;uponthepetitionof5percentoftheregistered electors;oruponthepetitionofanycandidate,county executivecommitteechair,statecommitteemanor committeewoman,orstateexecutivecommitteechair, appointoneormoredeputieswhosedutiesshallbeto observeandexaminetheregistrationandelection processesandthecondition,custody,andoperation ofvotingsystemsandequipmentinanycountyor municipality.Thedeputyshallhaveaccesstoall registrationbooksandrecordsaswellasanyother recordsorproceduresrelatingtothevotingprocess. Thedeputymaysupervisepreparationofthevoting equipmentandproceduresforelection,anditshallbe unlawfulforanypersontoobstructthedeputyinthe performanceofhisorherduty.Thedeputyshallfilewith theDepartmentofStateareportofhisorherfindings andobservationsoftheregistrationandelection processesinthecountyormunicipality,andacopyof thereportshallalsobefiledwiththeclerkofthecircuit courtofsaidcounty.Thecompensationofsuch deputiesshallbefixedbytheDepartmentofState; andcostsincurredunderthissectionshallbepaidfrom theannualoperatingappropriationmadetotheDepart- mentofState. (2)UponthewrittendirectionoftheSecretaryof State,anyemployeeoftheDepartmentofStatehaving expertiseinthematterofconcerntotheSecretaryof Stateshallhavefullaccesstoallpremises,records, equipment,andstaffofthesupervisorofelections. History.—s.13,ch.18405,1937;CGL1940Supp.337(28-b);s.5,ch.26870, 1951;s.1,ch.63-256;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.1,ch.73-305;s.21,ch.77-175;s. 26,ch.89-338;s.584,ch.95-147;s.23,ch.2001-40;s.40,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.100.31. Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 62 101.591Votingsystemaudit.— (1)Immediatelyfollowingthecertificationofeach election,thecountycanvassingboardorthelocalboard responsibleforcertifyingtheelectionshallconducta manualauditoranautomated,independentauditofthe votingsystemsusedinrandomlyselectedprecincts. (2)(a)Amanualauditshallconsistofapublicmanual tallyofthevotescastinonerandomlyselectedracethat appearsontheballot.Thetallysheetshallinclude election-day,absentee,earlyvoting,provisional,and overseasballots,inatleast1percentbutnomorethan2 percentoftheprecinctschosenatrandombythecounty canvassingboardorthelocalboardresponsiblefor certifyingtheelection.If1percentoftheprecinctsisless thanoneentireprecinct,theauditshallbeconducted usingatleastoneprecinctchosenatrandombythe countycanvassingboardorthelocalboardresponsible forcertifyingtheelection.Suchprecinctsshallbe selectedatapubliclynoticedcanvassingboardmeet- ing. (b)Anautomatedauditshallconsistofapublic automatedtallyofthevotescastacrosseveryracethat appearsontheballot.Thetallysheetshallinclude electionday,absentee,earlyvoting,provisional,and overseasballotsinatleast20percentoftheprecincts chosenatrandombythecountycanvassingboardor thelocalboardresponsibleforcertifyingtheelection. Suchprecinctsshallbeselectedatapubliclynoticed canvassingboardmeeting. (c)Thedivisionshalladoptrulesforapprovalofan independentauditsystemwhichprovidethatthe system,ataminimum,mustbe: 1.Completelyindependentoftheprimaryvoting system. 2.Fastenoughtoproducefinalauditresultswithin thetimeframeprescribedinsubsection(4). 3.Capableofdemonstratingthattheballotsof recordhavebeenaccuratelyadjudicatedbytheaudit system. (3)Thecanvassingboardshallpostanoticeofthe audit,includingthedate,time,andplace,infour conspicuousplacesinthecountyandonthehome pageofthecountysupervisorofelectionswebsite. (4)Theauditmustbecompletedandtheresults madepublicnolaterthan11:59p.m.onthe7thday followingcertificationoftheelectionbythecounty canvassingboardorthelocalboardresponsiblefor certifyingtheelection. (5)Within15daysaftercompletionoftheaudit,the countycanvassingboardortheboardresponsiblefor certifyingtheelectionshallprovideareportwiththe resultsoftheaudittotheDepartmentofStateina standardformatasprescribedbythedepartment.The reportshallcontain,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing items: (a)Theoverallaccuracyofaudit. (b)Adescriptionofanyproblemsordiscrepancies encountered. (c)Thelikelycauseofsuchproblemsordiscrepan- cies. (d)Recommendedcorrectiveactionwithrespectto avoidingormitigatingsuchcircumstancesinfuture elections. (6)Ifamanualrecountisundertakenpursuanttos. 102.166,thecanvassingboardisnotrequiredto performtheauditprovidedforinthissection. History.—s.14,ch.89-348;s.41,ch.97-13;s.8,ch.2007-30;s.36,ch. 2011-40;s.10,ch.2013-57. 101.5911Rulemakingauthorityforvotingsys- temauditprocedures.—Effectiveuponthisactbe- comingalaw,theDepartmentofStateshalladoptrules toimplementtheprovisionsofs.101.591,asamended bys.8,chapter2007-30,LawsofFlorida,which prescribedetailedauditproceduresforeachvoting system,whichshallbeuniformtotheextentpracticable, alongwiththestandardformforauditreports. History.—s.9,ch.2007-30. 101.595Analysisandreportsofvotingpro- blems.— (1)NolaterthanDecember15ofeachgeneral electionyear,thesupervisorofelectionsineachcounty shallreporttotheDepartmentofStatethetotalnumber ofovervotesandundervotesinthe“PresidentandVice President”or“GovernorandLieutenantGovernor”race thatappearsfirstontheballotor,ifneitherappears,the firstraceappearingontheballotpursuanttos. 101.151(2),alongwiththelikelyreasonsforsuch overvotesandundervotesandotherinformationas maybeusefulinevaluatingtheperformanceofthe votingsystemandidentifyingproblemswithballot designandinstructionswhichmayhavecontributed tovoterconfusion. (2)TheDepartmentofState,uponreceiptofsuch information,shallprepareapublicreportonthe performanceofeachtypeofvotingsystem.Thereport mustcontain,butisnotlimitedto,thefollowing information: (a)Anidentificationofproblemswiththeballot designorinstructionswhichmayhavecontributedto voterconfusion; (b)Anidentificationofvotingsystemdesignpro- blems;and (c)Recommendationsforcorrectinganyproblems identified. (3)TheDepartmentofStateshallsubmitthereport totheGovernor,thePresidentoftheSenate,andthe SpeakeroftheHouseofRepresentativesbyJanuary31 ofeachyearfollowingageneralelection. History.—s.24,ch.2001-40;s.16,ch.2002-17;s.41,ch.2005-277. 101.6101Shorttitle.—Sections101.6101- 101.6107maybecitedasthe“MailBallotElectionAct.” History.—s.1,ch.87-364. 101.6102Mailballotelections;limitations.— (1)(a)Anelectionmaybeconductedbymailballotif: 1.Theelectionisareferendumelectionatwhichall oraportionofthequalifiedelectorsofoneofthe followingsubdivisionsofgovernmentaretheonly electorseligibletovote: a.Counties; b.Cities; c.Schooldistrictscoveringnomorethanone county;or d.Specialdistricts; F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 63 2.Thegoverningbodyresponsibleforcallingthe electionandthesupervisorofelectionsresponsiblefor theconductoftheelectionauthorizetheuseofmail ballotsfortheelection;and 3.TheSecretaryofStateapprovesawrittenplan fortheconductoftheelection,whichshallincludea writtentimetablefortheconductoftheelection,sub- mittedbythesupervisorofelections. (b)Inaddition,anannexationreferendumwhich includesonlyqualifiedelectorsofonecountymayalso bevotedonbymailballotelection. (2)Thefollowingelectionsmaynotbeconductedby mailballot: (a)Anelectionatwhichanycandidateisnominated, elected,retained,orrecalled;or (b)Anelectionheldonthesamedateasanother election,otherthanamailballotelection,inwhichthe qualifiedelectorsofthatpoliticalsubdivisionareeligible tocastballots. (3)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallberesponsible fortheconductofanyelectionheldunderss.101.6101- 101.6107. (4)Thecostsofamailballotelectionshallbeborne bythejurisdictioninitiatingthecallingoftheelection, unlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw. (5)Nothinginthissectionshallbeconstruedto prohibittheuseofamailballotelectioninamunicipal annexationreferendumrequiringseparatevoteofthe registeredelectorsoftheannexingmunicipalityandof theareaproposedtobeannexed.Ifamailballot electionisauthorizedforamunicipalannexation referendum,theprovisionsofss.101.6101-101.6107 shallcontroloveranyconflictingprovisionsofs. 171.0413. History.—s.1,ch.87-364;s.1,ch.89-52;s.27,ch.89-338;s.18,ch.90-315. 101.6103Mailballotelectionprocedure.— (1)Exceptasotherwiseprovidedinsubsection(7), thesupervisorofelectionsshallmailallofficialballots withasecrecyenvelope,areturnmailingenvelope,and instructionssufficienttodescribethevotingprocessto eachelectorentitledtovoteintheelectionnotsooner thanthe20thdaybeforetheelectionandnotlaterthan the10thdaybeforethedateoftheelection.Allsuch ballotsshallbemailedbyfirst-classmail.Ballotsshall beaddressedtoeachelectorattheaddressappearing intheregistrationrecordsandplacedinanenvelope whichisprominentlymarked“DoNotForward.” (2)Uponreceiptoftheballottheelectorshallmark theballot,placeitinthesecrecyenvelope,signthe returnmailingenvelopesuppliedwiththeballot,and complywiththeinstructionsprovidedwiththeballot. Theelectorshallmail,deliver,orhavedeliveredthe markedballotsothatitreachesthesupervisorof electionsnolaterthan7p.m.onthedayoftheelection. Theballotmustbereturnedinthereturnmailing envelope. (3)Thereturnmailingenvelopeshallcontaina statementinsubstantiallythefollowingform: VOTER’SCERTIFICATE I,(PrintName),dosolemnlyswear(oraffirm)thatIam aqualifiedvoterinthiselectionandthatIhavenotand willnotvotemorethanoneballotinthiselection. Iunderstandthatfailuretosignthiscertificateand givemyresidenceaddresswillinvalidatemyballot. (Signature) (ResidenceAddress) (4)Iftheballotisdestroyed,spoiled,lost,ornot receivedbytheelector,theelectormayobtaina replacementballotfromthesupervisorofelectionsas providedinthissubsection.Anelectorseekinga replacementballotshallsignaswornstatementthat theballotwasdestroyed,spoiled,lost,ornotreceived andpresentsuchstatementtothesupervisorof electionspriorto7p.m.onthedayoftheelection. Thesupervisorofelectionsshallkeeparecordofeach replacementballotprovidedunderthissubsection. (5)Aballotshallbecountedonlyif: (a)Itisreturnedinthereturnmailingenvelope; (b)Theelector’ssignaturehasbeenverifiedas providedinthissubsection;and (c)Itisreceivedbythesupervisorofelectionsnot laterthan7p.m.onthedayoftheelection. Thesupervisorofelectionsshallverifythesignatureof eachelectoronthereturnmailingenvelopewiththe signatureontheelector’sregistrationrecords.Such verificationmaycommenceatanytimepriortothe canvassofvotes.Thesupervisorofelectionsshall safelykeeptheballotunopenedinhisorherofficeuntil thecountycanvassingboardcanvassesthevote.Ifthe supervisorofelectionsdeterminesthatanelectorto whomareplacementballothasbeenissuedunder subsection(4)hasvotedmorethanonce,thecanvas- singboardshalldeterminewhichballot,ifany,istobe counted. (6)Thecanvassingboardmaybeginthecanvas- singofmailballotsat7a.m.onthesixthdaybeforethe election,includingprocessingtheballotsthroughthe tabulatingequipment.However,resultsmaynotbe releaseduntilafter7p.m.onelectionday.Any canvassingboardmemberorelectionemployeewho releasesanyresultbefore7p.m.onelectionday commitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. (7)Withrespecttoabsentelectorsoverseasen- titledtovoteintheelection,thesupervisorofelections shallmailanofficialballotwithasecrecyenvelope,a returnmailingenvelope,andinstructionssufficientto describethevotingprocesstoeachsuchelectorona datesufficienttoallowsuchelectortimetovoteinthe electionandtohavehisorhermarkedballotreachthe supervisorby7p.m.onthedayoftheelection. (8)Aballotthatotherwisesatisfiestherequirements ofsubsection(5)shallbecountedeveniftheelector diesaftermailingtheballotbutbeforeelectionday,as longas,priortothedeathofthevoter,theballotwas: (a)PostmarkedbytheUnitedStatesPostalSer- vice; Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 64 (b)Date-stampedwithaverifiabletrackingnumber bycommoncarrier;or (c)Alreadyinthepossessionofthesupervisorof elections. History.—s.1,ch.87-364;s.585,ch.95-147;s.42,ch.2005-277;s.29,ch. 2007-30. 101.6104Challengeofvotes.—Ifanyelectorpre- sentforthecanvassofvotesbelievesthatanyballotis illegalduetoanydefectapparentonthevoter’s certificate,theelectormay,atanytimebeforetheballot isremovedfromtheenvelope,filewiththecanvassing boardaprotestagainstthecanvassofsuchballot, specifyingthereasonheorshebelievestheballottobe illegal.Nochallengebaseduponanydefectonthe voter’scertificateshallbeacceptedaftertheballothas beenremovedfromthereturnmailingenvelope. History.—s.1,ch.87-364;s.586,ch.95-147. 101.6105Absenteevoting.—Theprovisionsofthe electioncoderelatingtoabsenteevotingandabsentee ballotsshallapplytoelectionsunderss.101.6101- 101.6107onlyinsofarastheydonotconflictwiththe provisionsofss.101.6101-101.6107. History.—s.1,ch.87-364. 101.6106Applicationofotherelectionlaws.—All lawsthatareapplicabletogeneralelectionsare applicabletomailballotelectionstotheextentapplic- able. History.—s.1.ch.87-364. 101.6107DepartmentofStatetoadoptrules.— TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptrulesgoverningthe proceduresandformsnecessarytoimplementss. 101.6101-101.6107. History.—s.1,ch.87-364. 101.62Requestforabsenteeballots.— (1)(a)Thesupervisorshallacceptarequestforan absenteeballotfromanelectorinpersonorinwriting. Onerequestshallbedeemedsufficienttoreceivean absenteeballotforallelectionsthroughtheendofthe calendaryearofthesecondensuingregularlysched- uledgeneralelection,unlesstheelectorortheelector’s designeeindicatesatthetimetherequestismadethe electionsforwhichtheelectordesirestoreceivean absenteeballot.Suchrequestmaybeconsidered canceledwhenanyfirst-classmailsentbythesuper- visortotheelectorisreturnedasundeliverable. (b)Thesupervisormayacceptawrittenortele- phonicrequestforanabsenteeballottobemailedtoan elector’saddressonfileintheFloridaVoterRegistration Systemfromtheelector,or,ifdirectlyinstructedbythe elector,amemberoftheelector’simmediatefamily,or theelector’slegalguardian;iftheballotisrequestedto bemailedtoanaddressotherthantheelector’saddress onfileintheFloridaVoterRegistrationSystem,the requestmustbemadeinwritingandsignedbythe elector.However,anabsentuniformedservicevoteror anoverseasvoterseekinganabsenteeballotisnot requiredtosubmitasigned,writtenrequestforan absenteeballotthatisbeingmailedtoanaddressother thantheelector’saddressonfileintheFloridaVoter RegistrationSystem.Forpurposesofthissection,the term“immediatefamily”hasthesamemeaningas specifiedinparagraph(4)(c).Thepersonmakingthe requestmustdisclose: 1.Thenameoftheelectorforwhomtheballotis requested. 2.Theelector’saddress. 3.Theelector’sdateofbirth. 4.Therequester’sname. 5.Therequester’saddress. 6.Therequester’sdriverlicensenumber,ifavail- able. 7.Therequester’srelationshiptotheelector. 8.Therequester’ssignature(writtenrequests only). (c)Uponreceivingarequestforanabsenteeballot fromanabsentvoter,thesupervisorofelectionsshall notifythevoterofthefreeaccesssystemthathasbeen designatedbythedepartmentfordeterminingthestatus ofhisorherabsenteeballot. (2)Arequestforanabsenteeballottobemailedtoa votermustbereceivednolaterthan5p.m.onthesixth daybeforetheelectionbythesupervisorofelections. Thesupervisorofelectionsshallmailabsenteeballots tovotersrequestingballotsbysuchdeadlinenolater than4daysbeforetheelection. (3)Foreachrequestforanabsenteeballotre- ceived,thesupervisorshallrecordthedatetherequest wasmade,thedatetheabsenteeballotwasdeliveredto thevoterorthevoter’sdesigneeorthedatethe absenteeballotwasdeliveredtothepostofficeor othercarrier,thedatetheballotwasreceivedbythe supervisor,theabsenceofthevoter’ssignatureonthe voter’scertificate,ifapplicable,andsuchotherinforma- tionheorshemaydeemnecessary.Thisinformation shallbeprovidedinelectronicformatasprovidedbyrule adoptedbythedivision.Theinformationshallbe updatedandmadeavailablenolaterthan8a.m.of eachday,includingweekends,beginning60days beforetheprimaryuntil15daysafterthegeneral electionandshallbecontemporaneouslyprovidedto thedivision.Thisinformationshallbeconfidentialand exemptfroms.119.07(1)andshallbemadeavailableto orreproducedonlyforthevoterrequestingtheballot,a canvassingboard,anelectionofficial,apoliticalpartyor officialthereof,acandidatewhohasfiledqualification papersandisopposedinanupcomingelection,and registeredpoliticalcommitteesforpoliticalpurposes only. (4)(a)Nolaterthan45daysbeforeeachpresidential preferenceprimaryelection,primaryelection,and generalelection,thesupervisorofelectionsshall sendanabsenteeballotasprovidedinsubparagraph (c)2.toeachabsentuniformedservicesvoterandto eachoverseasvoterwhohasrequestedanabsentee ballot. (b)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallmailanabsen- teeballottoeachabsentqualifiedvoter,otherthan thoselistedinparagraph(a),whohasrequestedsucha ballot,betweenthe35thand28thdaysbeforethe presidentialpreferenceprimaryelection,primaryelec- tion,andgeneralelection.Exceptasotherwiseprovided insubsection(2)andaftertheperioddescribedinthis F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 65 paragraph,thesupervisorshallmailabsenteeballots within2businessdaysafterreceivingarequestforsuch aballot. (c)Thesupervisorshallprovideanabsenteeballot toeachelectorbywhomarequestforthatballothas beenmadebyoneofthefollowingmeans: 1.Bynonforwardable,return-if-undeliverablemail totheelector’scurrentmailingaddressonfilewiththe supervisororanyotheraddresstheelectorspecifiesin therequest. 2.Byforwardablemail,e-mail,orfacsimilema- chinetransmissiontoabsentuniformedservicesvoters andoverseasvoters.Theabsentuniformedservices voteroroverseasvotermaydesignateintheabsentee ballotrequestthepreferredmethodoftransmission.If thevoterdoesnotdesignatethemethodoftransmis- sion,theabsenteeballotshallbemailed. 3.Bypersonaldeliverybefore7p.m.onelection daytotheelector,uponpresentationoftheidentification requiredins.101.043. 4.Bydeliverytoadesigneeonelectiondayorupto 5dayspriortothedayofanelection.Anyelectormay designateinwritingapersontopickuptheballotforthe elector;however,thepersondesignatedmaynotpick upmorethantwoabsenteeballotsperelection,other thanthedesignee’sownballot,exceptthatadditional ballotsmaybepickedupformembersofthedesignee’s immediatefamily.Forpurposesofthissection,“im- mediatefamily”meansthedesignee’sspouseorthe parent,child,grandparent,orsiblingofthedesigneeor ofthedesignee’sspouse.Thedesigneeshallprovideto thesupervisorthewrittenauthorizationbytheelector andapictureidentificationofthedesigneeandmust completeanaffidavit.Thedesigneeshallstateinthe affidavitthatthedesigneeisauthorizedbytheelectorto pickupthatballotandshallindicateiftheelectorisa memberofthedesignee’simmediatefamilyand,ifso, therelationship.Thedepartmentshallprescribethe formoftheaffidavit.Ifthesupervisorissatisfiedthatthe designeeisauthorizedtopickuptheballotandthatthe signatureoftheelectoronthewrittenauthorization matchesthesignatureoftheelectoronfile,thesuper- visorshallgivetheballottothatdesigneefordeliveryto theelector. 5.Exceptasprovidedins.101.655,thesupervisor maynotdeliveranabsenteeballottoanelectororan elector’simmediatefamilymemberonthedayofthe electionunlessthereisanemergency,totheextentthat theelectorwillbeunabletogotohisorherassigned pollingplace.Ifanabsenteeballotisdelivered,the electororhisorherdesigneeshallexecuteanaffidavit affirmingtothefactswhichallowfordeliveryofthe absenteeballot.Thedepartmentshalladoptarule providingfortheformoftheaffidavit. (5)Ifthedepartmentisunabletocertifycandidates foranelectionintimetocomplywithparagraph(4)(a), theDepartmentofStateisauthorizedtoprescriberules foraballottobesenttoabsentuniformedservices votersandoverseasvoters. (6)Nothingotherthanthematerialsnecessaryto voteabsenteeshallbemailedordeliveredwithany absenteeballot. History.—s.2,ch.7380,1917;RGS369;CGL430;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.5, ch.26870,1951;s.32,ch.28156,1953;s.21,ch.29934,1955;s.2,ch.59-213;s. 32,ch.65-380;s.1,ch.67-33;s.2,ch.69-136;s.4,ch.69-280;s.2,ch.70-93;ss. 1,2,ch.71-149;s.5,ch.73-157;s.39,ch.73-333;s.2,ch.75-174;s.21,ch. 77-175;s.40,ch.79-400;s.2,ch.83-16;s.6,ch.83-251;s.1,ch.85-226;s.4,ch. 86-199;s.4,ch.87-363;s.2,ch.87-538;s.28,ch.89-338;s.20,ch.90-360;s.587, ch.95-147;s.3,ch.96-57;s.25,ch.96-406;s.13,ch.98-129;s.32,ch.99-2;s.6, ch.99-140;s.52,ch.2001-40;s.5,ch.2001-75;s.18,ch.2003-415;s.6,ch. 2004-33;s.43,ch.2005-277;s.37,ch.2005-278;s.16,ch.2005-286;s.30,ch. 2007-30;s.7,ch.2010-167;s.37,ch.2011-40;s.17,ch.2013-37;s.11,ch. 2013-57. Note.—Formers.101.02. 101.64Deliveryofabsenteeballots;envelopes; form.— (1)Thesupervisorshallenclosewitheachabsentee ballottwoenvelopes:asecrecyenvelope,intowhichthe absentelectorshallenclosehisorhermarkedballot; andamailingenvelope,intowhichtheabsentelector shallthenplacethesecrecyenvelope,whichshallbe addressedtothesupervisorandalsobearontheback sideacertificateinsubstantiallythefollowingform: Note:PleaseReadInstructionsCarefullyBefore MarkingBallotandCompletingVoter’sCertificate. VOTER’SCERTIFICATE I,__,dosolemnlyswearoraffirmthatIama qualifiedandregisteredvoterof __County,Florida, andthatIhavenotandwillnotvotemorethanoneballot inthiselection.IunderstandthatifIcommitorattemptto commitanyfraudinconnectionwithvoting,votea fraudulentballot,orvotemorethanonceinanelection,I canbeconvictedofafelonyofthethirddegreeandfined upto$5,000and/orimprisonedforupto5years.Ialso understandthatfailuretosignthiscertificatewill invalidatemyballot. (Date)(Voter’sSignature) (2)Thecertificateshallbearrangedonthebackof themailingenvelopesothatthelineforthesignatureof theabsentelectorisacrossthesealoftheenvelope; however,nostatementshallappearontheenvelope whichindicatesthatasignatureofthevotermustcross thesealoftheenvelope.Theabsentelectorshall executethecertificateontheenvelope. (3)Inlieuofthevoter’scertificateprovidedinthis section,thesupervisorofelectionsshallprovideeach personvotingabsenteeundertheUniformedand OverseasCitizensAbsenteeVotingActwiththestan- dardoathprescribedbythepresidentialdesignee. (4)Thesupervisorshallmark,code,indicateon,or otherwisetracktheprecinctoftheabsentelectorfor eachabsenteeballot. History.—s.4,ch.7380,1917;RGS371;CGL432;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.5, ch.26870,1951;s.34,ch.28156,1953;s.22,ch.29934,1955;s.1,ch.61-369;s. 33,ch.65-380;s.3,ch.69-136;s.5,ch.69-280;s.21,ch.71-355;s.1,ch.73-105; s.6,ch.73-157;s.39,ch.73-333;s.3,ch.75-174;s.23,ch.77-175;s.4,ch. 79-365;s.1,ch.81-106;s.9,ch.81-304;s.10,ch.82-143;s.2,ch.85-226;s.1,ch. 86-33;s.19,ch.90-315;s.588,ch.95-147;s.4,ch.96-57;s.14,ch.98-129;s.53, ch.2001-40;s.19,ch.2003-415;s.1,ch.2004-232;s.44,ch.2005-277;s.38,ch. 2005-278. Note.—Formers.101.04. 101.65Instructionstoabsentelectors.—The supervisorshallenclosewitheachabsenteeballot separateprintedinstructionsinsubstantiallythefollow- ingform: Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 66 READTHESEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY BEFOREMARKINGBALLOT. 1.VERYIMPORTANT.Inordertoensurethatyour absenteeballotwillbecounted,itshouldbecompleted andreturnedassoonaspossiblesothatitcanreachthe supervisorofelectionsofthecountyinwhichyour precinctislocatednolaterthan7p.m.onthedayofthe election.However,ifyouareanoverseasvotercasting aballotinapresidentialpreferenceprimaryorgeneral election,yourabsenteeballotmustbepostmarkedor datednolaterthanthedateoftheelectionandreceived bythesupervisorofelectionsofthecountyinwhichyou areregisteredtovotenolaterthan10daysafterthe dateoftheelection. 2.Markyourballotinsecretasinstructedonthe ballot.Youmustmarkyourownballotunlessyouare unabletodosobecauseofblindness,disability,or inabilitytoreadorwrite. 3.Markonlythenumberofcandidatesorissue choicesforaraceasindicatedontheballot.Ifyouare allowedto“VoteforOne”candidateandyouvotefor morethanonecandidate,yourvoteinthatracewillnot becounted. 4.Placeyourmarkedballotintheenclosedsecrecy envelope. 5.Insertthesecrecyenvelopeintotheenclosed mailingenvelopewhichisaddressedtothesupervisor. 6.Sealthemailingenvelopeandcompletelyfillout theVoter’sCertificateonthebackofthemailing envelope. 7.VERYIMPORTANT.Inorderforyourabsentee ballottobecounted,youmustsignyournameonthe lineabove(Voter’sSignature).Anabsenteeballotwill beconsideredillegalandnotbecountedifthesignature onthevoter’scertificatedoesnotmatchthesignature onrecord.Thesignatureonfileatthestartofthe canvassoftheabsenteeballotsisthesignaturethatwill beusedtoverifyyoursignatureonthevoter’scertifi- cate.Ifyouneedtoupdateyoursignatureforthis election,sendyoursignatureupdateonavoter registrationapplicationtoyoursupervisorofelections sothatitisreceivednolaterthanthestartofthe canvassingofabsenteeballots,whichoccursnoearlier thanthe15thdaybeforeelectionday. 8.VERYIMPORTANT.Ifyouareanoverseas voter,youmustincludethedateyousignedtheVoter’s Certificateonthelineabove(Date)oryourballotmay notbecounted. 9.Mail,deliver,orhavedeliveredthecompleted mailingenvelope.Besurethereissufficientpostageif mailed. 10.FELONYNOTICE.ItisafelonyunderFlorida lawtoacceptanygift,payment,orgratuityinexchange foryourvoteforacandidate.Itisalsoafelonyunder Floridalawtovoteinanelectionusingafalseidentityor falseaddress,orunderanyothercircumstancesmaking yourballotfalseorfraudulent. History.—s.5,ch.7380,1917;RGS372;CGL433;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.5, ch.26870,1951;s.35,ch.28156,1953;s.23,ch.29934,1955;s.34,ch.65-380;s. 4,ch.71-149;s.9,ch.72-63;s.2,ch.73-105;s.7,ch.73-157;ss.3,4,ch.75-174; s.23,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.81-106;s.10,ch.81-304;s.11,ch.82-143;s.7,ch. 83-251;s.3,ch.85-226;s.2,ch.86-33;s.589,ch.95-147;s.5,ch.96-57;s.16,ch. 98-129;s.33,ch.99-2;s.54,ch.2001-40;s.20,ch.2003-415;s.2,ch.2004-232;s. 38,ch.2011-40;s.12,ch.2013-57. Note.—Formers.101.05. 101.655Supervisedvotingbyabsentelectorsin certainfacilities.— (1)Thesupervisorofelectionsofacountyshall providesupervisedvotingforabsentelectorsresidingin anyassistedlivingfacility,asdefinedins.429.02,or nursinghomefacility,asdefinedins.400.021,within thatcountyattherequestofanyadministratorofsucha facility.Suchrequestforsupervisedvotinginthefacility shallbemadebysubmittingawrittenrequesttothe supervisorofelectionsnolaterthan21dayspriortothe electionforwhichthatrequestissubmitted.Therequest shallspecifythenameandaddressofthefacilityand thenameoftheelectorswhowishtovoteabsenteein thatelection.Iftherequestcontainsthenamesoffewer thanfivevoters,thesupervisorofelectionsisnot requiredtoprovidesupervisedvoting. (2)Thesupervisorofelectionsmay,intheabsence ofarequestfromtheadministratorofafacility,provide forsupervisedvotinginthefacilityforthosepersons whohaverequestedabsenteeballots.Thesupervisorof electionsshallnotifytheadministratorofthefacilitythat supervisedvotingwilloccur. (3)Thesupervisorofelectionsshall,incooperation withtheadministratorofthefacility,selectadateand timewhenthesupervisedvotingwilloccur. (4)Thesupervisorofelectionsshalldesignate supervisedvotingteamstoprovidetheservicespre- scribedbythissection.Eachsupervisedvotingteam shallincludeatleasttwopersons.Eachsupervised votingteammustincluderepresentativesofmorethan onepoliticalparty;however,inanyprimaryelectionto nominatepartynomineesinwhichonlyonepartyhas candidatesappearingontheballot,allsupervisedvoting teammembersmaybeofthatparty.Nocandidatemay providesupervisedvotingservices. (5)Thesupervisedvotingteamshalldeliverthe ballotstotherespectiveabsentelectors,andeach memberoftheteamshalljointlysupervisethevotingof theballots.Ifanyelectorrequestsassistanceinvoting, theoathprescribedins.101.051shallbecompleted andtheelectormayreceivetheassistanceoftwo membersofthesupervisedvotingteamorsomeother personoftheelector’schoicetoassisttheelectorin castingtheelector’sballot. (6)Beforeprovidingassistance,thesupervised votingteamshalldisclosetotheelectorthattheballot mayberetainedtovoteatalatertimeandthatthe electorhastherighttoseekassistanceinvotingfrom someotherpersonoftheelector’schoicewithoutthe presenceofthesupervisedvotingteam. (7)Ifanyelectordeclinestovoteaballotoris unabletovoteaballot,thesupervisedvotingteamshall marktheballot“refusedtovote”or“unabletovote.” (8)Aftertheballotshavebeenvotedormarkedin accordancewiththeprovisionsofthissection,the supervisedvotingteamshalldelivertheballotstothe supervisorofelections,whoshallretainthempursuant tos.101.67. History.—s.6,ch.96-57;s.5,ch.2006-197. 101.657Earlyvoting.— (1)(a)Asaconveniencetothevoter,thesupervisor ofelectionsshallallowanelectortovoteearlyinthe F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 67 mainorbranchofficeofthesupervisor.Thesupervisor shallmark,code,indicateon,orotherwisetrackthe voter’sprecinctforeachearlyvotedballot.Inorderfora branchofficetobeusedforearlyvoting,itshallbea permanentfacilityofthesupervisorandshallhavebeen designatedandusedassuchforatleast1yearpriorto theelection.Thesupervisormayalsodesignateanycity hall,permanentpubliclibraryfacility,fairground,civic center,courthouse,countycommissionbuilding,sta- dium,conventioncenter,government-ownedsenior center,orgovernment-ownedcommunitycenteras earlyvotingsites;however,ifsodesignated,thesites mustbegeographicallylocatedsoastoprovideall votersinthecountyanequalopportunitytocastaballot, insofarasispracticable.Inaddition,asupervisormay designateoneearlyvotingsiteperelectioninanareaof thecountythatdoesnothaveanyoftheeligibleearly votinglocations.Suchadditionalearlyvotingsitemust begeographicallylocatedsoastoprovideallvotersin thatareawithanequalopportunitytocastaballot, insofarasispracticable.Eachcountyshall,ata minimum,operatethesametotalnumberofearlyvoting sitesforageneralelectionwhichthecountyoperated forthe2012generalelection.Theresultsortabulation ofvotescastduringearlyvotingmaynotbemade beforethecloseofthepollsonelectionday.Results shallbereportedbyprecinct. (b)Thesupervisorshalldesignateeachearlyvoting sitebynolaterthanthe30thdaypriortoanelectionand shalldesignateanearlyvotingarea,asdefinedins. 97.021,ateachearlyvotingsite.Thesupervisorshall providetothedivisionnolaterthanthe30thdaybefore anelectiontheaddressofeachearlyvotingsiteandthe hoursthatearlyvotingwilloccurateachsite. (c)Allearlyvotingsitesinacountyshallallowany personinlineattheclosingofanearlyvotingsiteto vote. (d)Earlyvotingshallbeginonthe10thdaybefore anelectionthatcontainsstateorfederalracesandend onthe3rddaybeforetheelection,andshallbeprovided fornolessthan8hoursandnomorethan12hoursper dayateachsiteduringtheapplicableperiod.Inaddition, earlyvotingmaybeofferedatthediscretionofthe supervisorofelectionsonthe15th,14th,13th,12th, 11th,or2nddaybeforeanelectionthatcontainsstateor federalracesforatleast8hoursperday,butnotmore than12hoursperday.Thesupervisorofelectionsmay provideearlyvotingforelectionsthatarenotheldin conjunctionwithastateorfederalelection.However, thesupervisorhasthediscretiontodeterminethehours ofoperationofearlyvotingsitesinthoseelections. (e)Notwithstandingtherequirementsofs. 100.3605,municipalitiesmayprovideearlyvotingin municipalelectionsthatarenotheldinconjunctionwith countyorstateelections.Ifamunicipalityprovidesearly voting,itmaydesignateasmanysitesasnecessaryand shallconductitsactivitiesinaccordancewiththe provisionsofparagraphs(a)-(c).Thesupervisorisnot requiredtoconductearlyvotingifitisprovidedpursuant tothissubsection. (f)Notwithstandingtherequirementsofs.189.04, specialdistrictsmayprovideearlyvotinginanydistrict electionnotheldinconjunctionwithcountyorstate elections.Ifaspecialdistrictprovidesearlyvoting,it maydesignateasmanysitesasnecessaryandshall conductitsactivitiesinaccordancewiththeprovisions ofparagraphs(a)-(c).Thesupervisorisnotrequiredto conductearlyvotingifitisprovidedpursuanttothis subsection. (2)Duringanyearlyvotingperiod,eachsupervisor ofelectionsshallmakeavailablethetotalnumberof voterscastingaballotateachearlyvotinglocation duringthepreviousday.Eachsupervisorshallprepare anelectronicdatafilelistingtheindividualvoterswho castaballotduringtheearlyvotingperiod.This informationshallbeprovidedinelectronicformatas providedbyruleadoptedbythedivision.Theinforma- tionshallbeupdatedandmadeavailablenolaterthan noonofeachdayandshallbecontemporaneously providedtothedivision. (3)Theballotofeachelectorvotingearlyshallbe countedeveniftheelectordiesonorbeforeelection day. (4)(a)Theelectormustprovideidentificationand mustcompleteanEarlyVotingVoterCertificatein substantiallythefollowingform: EARLYVOTINGVOTERCERTIFICATE I,__,amaqualifiedelectorinthiselectionand registeredvoterof __County,Florida.Idosolemnly swearoraffirmthatIamthepersonsolistedonthe voterregistrationrollsof __CountyandthatIresideat thelistedaddress.IunderstandthatifIcommitor attempttocommitfraudinconnectionwithvoting,votea fraudulentballot,orvotemorethanonceinanelectionI couldbeconvictedofafelonyofthethirddegreeand bothfinedupto$5,000andimprisonedforupto5years. Iunderstandthatmyfailuretosignthiscertificate invalidatesmyballot. (Voter’sSignature) (Address) (City/State) (b)Anyelectormaychallengeanelectorseekingto voteearlyundertheprovisionsofs.101.111.Any challengedvotermustvoteaprovisionalballot.The canvassingboardshallreviewtheballotanddecidethe validityoftheballotbymajorityvote. (c)Thecanvassofreturnsforballotscastunderthis subsectionshallbesubstantiallythesameasvotescast byelectorsinprecincts,asprovidedins.101.5614. History.—s.17,ch.98-129;s.2,ch.2000-249;s.55,ch.2001-40;s.21,ch. 2003-415;s.7,ch.2004-232;s.13,ch.2004-252;s.45,ch.2005-277;s.39,ch. 2005-278;s.39,ch.2011-40;s.13,ch.2013-57;s.57,ch.2014-22. 101.661Votingabsenteeballots.—Allelectors mustpersonallymarkordesignatetheirchoiceson theabsenteeballot,except: (1)Electorswhorequireassistancetovotebecause ofblindness,disability,orinabilitytoreadorwrite,who mayhavesomepersonoftheelector’schoice,other thantheelector’semployer,anagentoftheemployer, oranofficeroragentoftheelector’sunion,markthe elector’schoicesorassisttheelectorinmarkinghisor herchoicesontheballot. Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 68 (2)Asotherwiseprovidedins.101.051ors. 101.655. History.—s.18,ch.98-129. 101.662Accessibilityofabsenteeballots.—Itis theintentoftheLegislaturethatvotingbyabsentee ballotbebymethodsthatarefullyaccessibletoall voters,includingvotershavingadisability.TheDepart- mentofStateshallworkwiththesupervisorsof electionsandthedisabilitycommunitytodevelopand implementproceduresandtechnologies,aspossible, whichwillincludeproceduresforprovidingabsentee ballots,uponrequest,inalternativeformatsthatwill allowallvoterstocastasecret,independent,and verifiableabsenteeballotwithouttheassistanceof anotherperson. History.—s.14,ch.2002-281. 101.663Electors;changeofresidencetoan- otherstate.—Anelectorregisteredinthisstatewho moveshisorherpermanentresidencetoanotherstate aftertheregistrationbooksinthatstatehaveclosed shallbepermittedtovoteabsenteeinthecountyofhis orherformerresidencefortheofficesofPresidentand VicePresidentoftheUnitedStates. History.—s.1,ch.69-136;s.11,ch.69-280;s.4,ch.73-157;s.31,ch.73-333; s.3,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.79-365;s.22,ch.94-224;s.1392,ch.95-147;s.46,ch. 2005-277;s.40,ch.2005-278. Note.—Formers.97.102. 101.665Administrationofoaths;militaryper- sonnel,federalemployees,andotherabsentee registrants.—Forthepurposesofthiscode,oaths maybeadministeredandattestedbyanycommis- sionedofficerintheactiveserviceoftheArmedForces, anymemberoftheMerchantMarineoftheUnited StatesdesignatedforthispurposebytheSecretaryof Commerce,anycivilianofficialempoweredbystateor federallawtoadministeroaths,anysupervisorof elections,deputysupervisorofelections,oremployee ofthesupervisorofelectionswhendesignatedbythe supervisorofelections,oranycivilianemployeedesig- natedbytheheadofanydepartmentoragencyofthe UnitedStates,exceptwhenthiscoderequiresanoath tobeadministeredandattestedbyanotherofficial specificallynamed. History.—s.6,ch.29904,1955;s.42,ch.65-380;s.4,ch.72-63;s.3,ch. 77-175;s.17,ch.94-224;s.19,ch.98-129. Note.—Formers.101.695;s.97.065. 101.67Safekeepingofmailedballots;deadline forreceivingabsenteeballots.— (1)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallsafelykeepin hisorherofficeanyenvelopesreceivedcontaining markedballotsofabsentelectors,andheorsheshall, beforethecanvassingoftheelectionreturns,deliverthe envelopestothecountycanvassingboardalongwith hisorherfileorlistkeptregardingsaidballots. (2)Exceptasprovidedins.101.6952(5),allmarked absentelectors’ballotstobecountedmustbereceived bythesupervisorby7p.m.thedayoftheelection.All ballotsreceivedthereaftershallbemarkedwiththetime anddateofreceiptandfiledinthesupervisor’soffice. History.—s.2,ch.11824,1927;CGL436;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.5,ch.26870, 1951;s.24,ch.29934,1955;s.24,ch.57-1;s.35,ch.65-380;s.5,ch.71-149;s. 23,ch.77-175;s.590,ch.95-147;s.14,ch.2013-57. Note.—Formers.101.07. 101.68Canvassingofabsenteeballot.— (1)Thesupervisorofthecountywheretheabsent electorresidesshallreceivethevotedballot,atwhich timethesupervisorshallcomparethesignatureofthe electoronthevoter’scertificatewiththesignatureofthe electorintheregistrationbooksortheprecinctregister todeterminewhethertheelectorisdulyregisteredinthe countyandmayrecordontheelector’sregistration certificatethattheelectorhasvoted.However,effective July1,2005,anelectorwhodiesaftercastingan absenteeballotbutonorbeforeelectiondayshall remainlistedintheregistrationbooksuntiltheresults havebeencertifiedfortheelectioninwhichtheballot wascast.Thesupervisorshallsafelykeeptheballot unopenedinhisorherofficeuntilthecountycanvassing boardcanvassesthevote.Exceptasprovidedin subsection(4),afteranabsenteeballotisreceivedby thesupervisor,theballotisdeemedtohavebeencast, andchangesoradditionsmaynotbemadetothe voter’scertificate. (2)(a)Thecountycanvassingboardmaybeginthe canvassingofabsenteeballotsat7a.m.onthe15thday beforetheelection,butnotlaterthannoonontheday followingtheelection.Inaddition,foranycountyusing electronictabulatingequipment,theprocessingof absenteeballotsthroughsuchtabulatingequipment maybeginat7a.m.onthe15thdaybeforetheelection. However,notwithstandinganysuchauthorizationto begincanvassingorotherwiseprocessingabsentee ballotsearly,noresultshallbereleaseduntilafterthe closingofthepollsinthatcountyonelectionday.Any supervisorofelections,deputysupervisorofelections, canvassingboardmember,electionboardmember,or electionemployeewhoreleasestheresultsofa canvassingorprocessingofabsenteeballotspriorto theclosingofthepollsinthatcountyonelectionday commitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. (b)Toensurethatallabsenteeballotstobecounted bythecanvassingboardareaccountedfor,the canvassingboardshallcomparethenumberofballots initspossessionwiththenumberofrequestsforballots receivedtobecountedaccordingtothesupervisor’sfile orlist. (c)1.Thecanvassingboardshall,ifthesupervisor hasnotalreadydoneso,comparethesignatureofthe electoronthevoter’scertificateorontheabsentee ballotaffidavitasprovidedinsubsection(4)withthe signatureoftheelectorintheregistrationbooksorthe precinctregistertoseethattheelectorisdulyregistered inthecountyandtodeterminethelegalityofthat absenteeballot.Theballotofanelectorwhocastsan absenteeballotshallbecountedeveniftheelectordies onorbeforeelectionday,aslongas,priortothedeath ofthevoter,theballotwaspostmarkedbytheUnited StatesPostalService,date-stampedwithaverifiable trackingnumberbycommoncarrier,oralreadyinthe possessionofthesupervisorofelections.Anabsentee ballotshallbeconsideredillegalifthevoter’scertificate orabsenteeballotaffidavitdoesnotincludethe signatureoftheelector,asshownbytheregistration recordsortheprecinctregister.However,anabsentee ballotisnotconsideredillegalifthesignatureofthe F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 69 electordoesnotcrossthesealofthemailingenvelope. Ifthecanvassingboarddeterminesthatanyballotis illegal,amemberoftheboardshall,withoutopeningthe envelope,markacrossthefaceoftheenvelope: “rejectedasillegal.”Theabsenteeballotaffidavit,if applicable,theenvelope,andtheballotcontained thereinshallbepreservedinthemannerthatofficial ballotsvotedarepreserved. 2.Ifanyelectororcandidatepresentbelievesthat anabsenteeballotisillegalduetoadefectapparenton thevoter’scertificateortheabsenteeballotaffidavit,he orshemay,atanytimebeforetheballotisremoved fromtheenvelope,filewiththecanvassingboarda protestagainstthecanvassofthatballot,specifyingthe precinct,theballot,andthereasonheorshebelieves theballottobeillegal.Achallengebaseduponadefect inthevoter’scertificateorabsenteeballotaffidavitmay notbeacceptedaftertheballothasbeenremovedfrom themailingenvelope. (d)Thecanvassingboardshallrecordtheballot upontheproperrecord,unlesstheballothasbeen previouslyrecordedbythesupervisor.Themailing envelopesshallbeopenedandthesecrecyenvelopes shallbemixedsoastomakeitimpossibletodetermine whichsecrecyenvelopecameoutofwhichsigned mailingenvelope;however,inanycountyinwhichan electronicorelectromechanicalvotingsystemisused, theballotsmaybesortedbyballotstylesandthemailing envelopesmaybeopenedandthesecrecyenvelopes mixedseparatelyforeachballotstyle.Thevoteson absenteeballotsshallbeincludedinthetotalvoteofthe county. (3)Thesupervisororthechairofthecounty canvassingboardshall,aftertheboardconvenes, havecustodyoftheabsenteeballotsuntilafinal proclamationismadeastothetotalvotereceivedby eachcandidate. (4)(a)Thesupervisorofelectionsshall,onbehalfof thecountycanvassingboard,notifyeachelectorwhose ballotwasrejectedasillegalandprovidethespecific reasontheballotwasrejected.Thesupervisorshallmail avoterregistrationapplicationtotheelectortobe completedindicatingtheelector’scurrentsignatureif theelector’sballotwasrejectedduetoadifference betweentheelector’ssignatureonthevoter’scertificate orabsenteeballotaffidavitandtheelector’ssignaturein theregistrationbooksorprecinctregister.Thissection doesnotprohibitthesupervisorfromprovidingaddi- tionalmethodsforupdatinganelector’ssignature. (b)Until5p.m.onthedaybeforeanelection,the supervisorshallallowanelectorwhohasreturnedan absenteeballotthatdoesnotincludetheelector’s signaturetocompleteandsubmitanaffidavitinorder tocuretheunsignedabsenteeballot. (c)Theelectorshallprovideidentificationtothe supervisorandmustcompleteanabsenteeballot affidavitinsubstantiallythefollowingform: ABSENTEEBALLOTAFFIDAVIT I,__,amaqualifiedvoterinthiselectionand registeredvoterof __County,Florida.Idosolemnly swearoraffirmthatIrequestedandreturnedthe absenteeballotandthatIhavenotandwillnotvote morethanoneballotinthiselection.IunderstandthatifI commitorattemptanyfraudinconnectionwithvoting, voteafraudulentballot,orvotemorethanonceinan election,Imaybeconvictedofafelonyofthethird degreeandfinedupto$5,000andimprisonedforupto 5years.Iunderstandthatmyfailuretosignthisaffidavit meansthatmyabsenteeballotwillbeinvalidated. (Voter’sSignature) (Address) (d)Instructionsmustaccompanytheabsentee ballotaffidavitinsubstantiallythefollowingform: READTHESEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYBE- FORECOMPLETINGTHEAFFIDAVIT.FAILURETO FOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONSMAYCAUSE YOURBALLOTNOTTOCOUNT. 1.Inordertoensurethatyourabsenteeballotwillbe counted,youraffidavitshouldbecompletedandre- turnedassoonaspossiblesothatitcanreachthe supervisorofelectionsofthecountyinwhichyour precinctislocatednolaterthan5p.m.onthe2ndday beforetheelection. 2.Youmustsignyournameonthelineabove (Voter’sSignature). 3.Youmustmakeacopyofoneofthefollowing formsofidentification: a.Identificationthatincludesyournameandphoto- graph:UnitedStatespassport;debitorcreditcard; militaryidentification;studentidentification;retirement centeridentification;neighborhoodassociationidentifi- cation;orpublicassistanceidentification;or b.Identificationthatshowsyournameandcurrent residenceaddress:currentutilitybill,bankstatement, governmentcheck,paycheck,orgovernmentdocument (excludingvoteridentificationcard). 4.Placetheenvelopebearingtheaffidavitintoa mailingenvelopeaddressedtothesupervisor.Inserta copyofyouridentificationinthemailingenvelope.Mail, deliver,orhavedeliveredthecompletedaffidavitalong withthecopyofyouridentificationtoyourcounty supervisorofelections.Besurethereissufficient postageifmailedandthatthesupervisor’saddressis correct. 5.Alternatively,youmayfaxore-mailyourcom- pletedaffidavitandacopyofyouridentificationtothe supervisorofelections.Ife-mailing,pleaseprovide thesedocumentsasattachments. (e)Thedepartmentandeachsupervisorshall includetheaffidavitandinstructionsontheirrespective websites.Thesupervisormustincludehisorheroffice’s mailingaddress,e-mailaddress,andfaxnumberonthe pagecontainingtheaffidavitinstructions;thedepart- ment’sinstructionpagemustincludetheofficemailing addresses,e-mailaddresses,andfaxnumbersofall supervisorsofelectionsorprovideaconspicuouslinkto suchaddresses. (f)Thesupervisorshallattacheachaffidavitre- ceivedtotheappropriateabsenteeballotmailing envelope. History.—s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.37,ch.28156,1953;s.36,ch.65-380;s.6, ch.69-280;s.3,ch.75-174;s.23,ch.77-175;s.41,ch.79-400;s.3,ch.86-33;s. 591,ch.95-147;s.7,ch.96-57;s.20,ch.98-129;s.56,ch.2001-40;s.17,ch. Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 70 2002-17;s.3,ch.2004-232;s.47,ch.2005-277;s.31,ch.2007-30;s.40,ch. 2011-40;s.15,ch.2013-57. 101.69Votinginperson;returnofabsentee ballot.—Theprovisionsofthiscodeshallnotbe construedtoprohibitanyelectorfromvotinginperson attheelector’sprecinctonthedayofanelectionoratan earlyvotingsite,notwithstandingthattheelectorhas requestedanabsenteeballotforthatelection.An electorwhohasreturnedavotedabsenteeballotto thesupervisor,however,isdeemedtohavecasthisor herballotandisnotentitledtovoteanotherballotorto haveaprovisionalballotcountedbythecountycanvas- singboard.Anelectorwhohasreceivedanabsentee ballotandhasnotreturnedthevotedballottothe supervisor,butdesirestovoteinperson,shallreturnthe ballot,whethervotedornot,totheelectionboardinthe elector’sprecinctortoanearlyvotingsite.Thereturned ballotshallbemarked“canceled”bytheboardand placedwithothercanceledballots.However,ifthe electordoesnotreturntheballotandtheelection official: (1)Confirmsthatthesupervisorhasreceivedthe elector’sabsenteeballot,theelectorshallnotbe allowedtovoteinperson.Iftheelectormaintainsthat heorshehasnotreturnedtheabsenteeballotor remainseligibletovote,theelectorshallbeprovideda provisionalballotasprovidedins.101.048. (2)Confirmsthatthesupervisorhasnotreceived theelector’sabsenteeballot,theelectorshallbe allowedtovoteinpersonasprovidedinthiscode. Theelector’sabsenteeballot,ifsubsequentlyreceived, shallnotbecountedandshallremaininthemailing envelope,andtheenvelopeshallbemarked“Rejected asIllegal.” (3)Cannotdeterminewhetherthesupervisorhas receivedtheelector’sabsenteeballot,theelectormay voteaprovisionalballotasprovidedins.101.048. History.—s.1,ch.22014,1943;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s. 37,ch.65-380;s.23,ch.77-175;s.592,ch.95-147;s.8,ch.96-57;s.38,ch. 2001-40;s.18,ch.2002-17;s.48,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.101.11. 101.6921Deliveryofspecialabsenteeballotto certainfirst-timevoters.— (1)Theprovisionsofthissectionapplytovoters whoaresubjecttotheprovisionsofs.97.0535andwho havenotprovidedtheidentificationorcertification requiredbys.97.0535bythetimetheabsenteeballot ismailed. (2)Thesupervisorshallenclosewitheachabsentee ballotthreeenvelopes:asecrecyenvelope,intowhich theabsentelectorwillenclosehisorhermarkedballot; anenvelopecontainingtheVoter’sCertificate,into whichtheabsentelectorshallplacethesecrecy envelope;andamailingenvelope,whichshallbe addressedtothesupervisorandintowhichtheabsent electorwillplacetheenvelopecontainingtheVoter’s Certificateandacopyoftherequiredidentification. (3)TheVoter’sCertificateshallbeinsubstantially thefollowingform: Note:PleaseReadInstructionsCarefullyBeforeMark- ingBallotandCompletingVoter’sCertificate. VOTER’SCERTIFICATE I,__,dosolemnlyswearoraffirmthatIama qualifiedandregisteredvoterof __County,Florida, andthatIhavenotandwillnotvotemorethanoneballot inthiselection.IunderstandthatifIcommitorattemptto commitanyfraudinconnectionwithvoting,votea fraudulentballot,orvotemorethanonceinanelection,I canbeconvictedofafelonyofthethirddegreeandfined upto$5,000and/orimprisonedforupto5years.Ialso understandthatfailuretosignthiscertificatewill invalidatemyballot.IunderstandthatunlessImeet oneoftheexemptionsbelow,Imustprovideacopyofa currentandvalididentificationasprovidedinthe instructionsheettothesupervisorofelectionsin orderformyballottocount. IfurthercertifythatIamexemptfromtherequire- mentstofurnishacopyofacurrentandvalid identificationwithmyballotbecauseofoneormoreof thefollowing(checkallthatapply): ☐Iam65yearsofageorolder. ☐Ihaveapermanentortemporaryphysicaldisability. ☐Iamamemberofauniformedserviceonactive dutywho,byreasonofsuchactiveduty,willbeabsent fromthecountyonelectionday. ☐IamamemberoftheMerchantMarinewho,by reasonofserviceintheMerchantMarine,willbeabsent fromthecountyonelectionday. ☐Iamthespouseordependentofamemberofthe uniformedserviceorMerchantMarinewho,byreason oftheactivedutyorserviceofthemember,willbe absentfromthecountyonelectionday. ☐IamcurrentlyresidingoutsidetheUnitedStates. (Date)Voter’sSignature (4)Thecertificateshallbearrangedonthebackof theenvelopesothatthelineforthesignatureofthe absentelectorisacrossthesealoftheenvelope. History.—s.22,ch.2003-415;s.4,ch.2004-232;s.41,ch.2005-278. 101.6923Specialabsenteeballotinstructions forcertainfirst-timevoters.— (1)Theprovisionsofthissectionapplytovoters whoaresubjecttotheprovisionsofs.97.0535andwho havenotprovidedtheidentificationorinformation requiredbys.97.0535bythetimetheabsenteeballot ismailed. (2)Avotercoveredbythissectionshallbeprovided withprintedinstructionswithhisorherabsenteeballot insubstantiallythefollowingform: READTHESEINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLYBE- FOREMARKINGYOURBALLOT.FAILURETO FOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONSMAYCAUSE YOURBALLOTNOTTOCOUNT. 1.Inordertoensurethatyourabsenteeballotwillbe counted,itshouldbecompletedandreturnedassoon aspossiblesothatitcanreachthesupervisorof electionsofthecountyinwhichyourprecinctislocated nolaterthan7p.m.onthedateoftheelection.However, ifyouareanoverseasvotercastingaballotina presidentialpreferenceprimaryorgeneralelection,your F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 71 absenteeballotmustbepostmarkedordatednolater thanthedateoftheelectionandreceivedbythe supervisorofelectionsofthecountyinwhichyouare registeredtovotenolaterthan10daysafterthedateof theelection. 2.Markyourballotinsecretasinstructedonthe ballot.Youmustmarkyourownballotunlessyouare unabletodosobecauseofblindness,disability,or inabilitytoreadorwrite. 3.Markonlythenumberofcandidatesorissue choicesforaraceasindicatedontheballot.Ifyouare allowedto“VoteforOne”candidateandyouvotefor morethanone,yourvoteinthatracewillnotbecounted. 4.Placeyourmarkedballotintheenclosedsecrecy envelopeandsealtheenvelope. 5.Insertthesecrecyenvelopeintotheenclosed envelopebearingtheVoter’sCertificate.Sealthe envelopeandcompletelyfillouttheVoter’sCertificate onthebackoftheenvelope. a.Youmustsignyournameonthelineabove (Voter’sSignature). b.Ifyouareanoverseasvoter,youmustincludethe dateyousignedtheVoter’sCertificateonthelineabove (Date)oryourballotmaynotbecounted. c.Anabsenteeballotwillbeconsideredillegaland willnotbecountedifthesignatureontheVoter’s Certificatedoesnotmatchthesignatureonrecord.The signatureonfileatthestartofthecanvassofthe absenteeballotsisthesignaturethatwillbeusedto verifyyoursignatureontheVoter’sCertificate.Ifyou needtoupdateyoursignatureforthiselection,send yoursignatureupdateonavoterregistrationapplication toyoursupervisorofelectionssothatitisreceivedno laterthanthestartofcanvassingofabsenteeballots, whichoccursnoearlierthanthe15thdaybefore electionday. 6.UnlessyoumeetoneoftheexemptionsinItem 7.,youmustmakeacopyofoneofthefollowingforms ofidentification: a.Identificationwhichmustincludeyournameand photograph:UnitedStatespassport;debitorcreditcard; militaryidentification;studentidentification;retirement centeridentification;neighborhoodassociationidentifi- cation;orpublicassistanceidentification;or b.Identificationwhichshowsyournameandcurrent residenceaddress:currentutilitybill,bankstatement, governmentcheck,paycheck,orgovernmentdocument (excludingvoteridentificationcard). 7.TheidentificationrequirementsofItem6.donot applyifyoumeetoneofthefollowingrequirements: a.Youare65yearsofageorolder. b.Youhaveatemporaryorpermanentphysical disability. c.Youareamemberofauniformedserviceon activedutywho,byreasonofsuchactiveduty,willbe absentfromthecountyonelectionday. d.YouareamemberoftheMerchantMarinewho, byreasonofserviceintheMerchantMarine,willbe absentfromthecountyonelectionday. e.Youarethespouseordependentofamember referredtoinparagraphc.orparagraphd.who,by reasonoftheactivedutyorserviceofthemember,will beabsentfromthecountyonelectionday. f.YouarecurrentlyresidingoutsidetheUnited States. 8.PlacetheenvelopebearingtheVoter’sCertificate intothemailingenvelopeaddressedtothesupervisor. Insertacopyofyouridentificationinthemailing envelope.DONOTPUTYOURIDENTIFICATION INSIDETHESECRECYENVELOPEWITHTHEBAL- LOTORINSIDETHEENVELOPEWHICHBEARS THEVOTER’SCERTIFICATEORYOURBALLOT WILLNOTCOUNT. 9.Mail,deliver,orhavedeliveredthecompleted mailingenvelope.Besurethereissufficientpostageif mailed. 10.FELONYNOTICE.ItisafelonyunderFlorida lawtoacceptanygift,payment,orgratuityinexchange foryourvoteforacandidate.Itisalsoafelonyunder Floridalawtovoteinanelectionusingafalseidentityor falseaddress,orunderanyothercircumstancesmaking yourballotfalseorfraudulent. History.—s.23,ch.2003-415;s.5,ch.2004-232;s.49,ch.2005-277;s.42,ch. 2005-278;s.22,ch.2008-95;s.41,ch.2011-40;s.16,ch.2013-57. 101.6925Canvassingspecialabsenteeballots. (1)Thesupervisorofthecountywheretheabsent electorresidesshallreceivethevotedspecialabsentee ballot,atwhichtimethemailingenvelopeshallbe openedtodetermineifthevoterhasenclosedthe identificationrequiredorhasindicatedontheVoter’s Certificatethatheorsheisexemptfromtheidentifica- tionrequirements. (2)Iftheidentificationisenclosedorthevoterhas indicatedthatheorsheisexemptfromtheidentification requirements,thesupervisorshallmakethenoteonthe registrationrecordsofthevoterandproceedtocanvass theabsenteeballotasprovidedins.101.68. (3)Iftheidentificationisnotenclosedinthemailing envelopeandthevoterhasnotindicatedthatheorshe isexemptfromtheidentificationrequirements,the supervisorshallcheckthevoterregistrationrecordsto determineifthevoter’sidentificationwaspreviously receivedorthevoterhadpreviouslynotifiedthesuper- visorthatheorshewasexempt.Theenvelopewiththe Voter’sCertificateshallnotbeopenedunlessthe identificationhasbeenreceivedorthevoterhas indicatedthatheorsheisexempt.Theballotshallbe treatedasaprovisionalballotuntil7p.m.onelection dayandshallnotbecanvassedunlessthesupervisor hasreceivedtherequiredidentificationorwritten indicationofexemptionby7p.m.onelectionday. History.—s.24,ch.2003-415. 101.694Mailingofballotsuponreceiptoffed- eralpostcardapplication.— (1)Uponreceiptofafederalpostcardapplicationfor anabsenteeballotexecutedbyapersonwhose registrationisinorderorwhoseapplicationissufficient toregisterorupdatetheregistrationofthatperson,the supervisorshallsendtheballotinaccordancewiths. 101.62(4). (2)Uponreceiptofafederalpostcardapplicationfor anabsenteeballotexecutedbyapersonwhose registrationisnotinorderandwhoseapplicationis insufficienttoregisterorupdatetheregistrationofthat Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 72 person,thesupervisorshallfollowtheprocedureset forthins.97.073. (3)Absenteeenvelopesprintedforvotersentitledto voteabsenteeundertheUniformedandOverseas CitizensAbsenteeVotingActshallmeetthespecifica- tionsasdeterminedbytheFederalVotingAssistance ProgramoftheUnitedStatesDepartmentofDefense andtheUnitedStatesPostalService. (4)Cognizanceshallbetakenofthefactthat absenteeballotsandothermaterialssuchasinstruc- tionsandenvelopesaretobecarriedviaairmail,and,to themaximumextentpossible,suchballotsandmateri- alsshallbereducedinsizeandweightofpaper.The sameballotshallbeused,however,asisusedbyother absenteevoters. History.—s.5,ch.29904,1955;ss.4,5,ch.59-217;s.41,ch.65-380;s.12,ch. 69-280;s.23,ch.77-175;s.20,ch.81-304;s.37,ch.94-224;s.9,ch.96-57;s.25, ch.2003-415;s.50,ch.2005-277;s.8,ch.2010-167. 101.6951Statewrite-inballot.— (1)Anoverseasvotermayrequest,notearlierthan 180daysbeforeageneralelection,astatewrite-in absenteeballotfromthesupervisorofelectionsinthe countyofregistration.Inordertoreceiveastatewrite-in ballot,thevotershallstatethatduetomilitaryorother contingenciesthatprecludenormalmaildelivery,the votercannotvoteanabsenteeballotduringthenormal absenteevotingperiod.Statewrite-inabsenteeballots shallbemadeavailabletovoters90to180dayspriorto ageneralelection.TheDepartmentofStateshall prescribebyruletheformofthestatewrite-inballot. (2)Incompletingtheballot,theoverseasvotermay designatehisorherchoicebywritinginthenameofthe candidateorbywritinginthenameofapoliticalparty,in whichcasetheballotmustbecountedforthecandidate ofthatpoliticalparty,ifthereissuchapartycandidate ontheballot. (3)Anyabbreviation,misspelling,orotherminor variationintheformofthenameofacandidateora politicalpartymustbedisregardedindeterminingthe validityoftheballotifthereisaclearindicationonthe ballotthatthevoterhasmadeadefinitechoice. (4)Thestatewrite-inballotshallcontainalloffices, federal,state,andlocal,forwhichthevoterwould otherwisebeentitledtovote. History.—s.48,ch.2001-40. 101.6952Absenteeballotsforabsentuniformed servicesandoverseasvoters.— (1)Ifanabsentuniformedservicesvoter’soran overseasvoter’srequestforanofficialabsenteeballot pursuanttos.101.62includesane-mailaddress,the supervisorofelectionsshall: (a)Recordthevoter’se-mailaddressintheabsen- teeballotrecord; (b)Confirmbye-mailthattheabsenteeballot requestwasreceivedandincludeinthate-mailthe estimateddatetheabsenteeballotwillbesenttothe voter;and (c)Notifythevoterbye-mailwhenthevoted absenteeballotisreceivedbythesupervisorofelec- tions. (2)(a)Anabsentuniformedservicesvoteroran overseasvoterwhomakestimelyapplicationforbut doesnotreceiveanofficialabsenteeballotmayusethe federalwrite-inabsenteeballottovoteinanyfederal electionandanystateorlocalelectioninvolvingtwoor morecandidates. (b)1.Inanelectionforfederaloffice,anelectormay designateacandidatebywritingthenameofa candidateontheballot.Exceptforaprimaryorspecial primaryelection,theelectormayalternativelydesignate acandidatebywritingthenameofapoliticalpartyon theballot.Awrittendesignationofthepoliticalparty shallbecountedasavoteforthecandidateofthatparty ifthereissuchapartycandidateintherace. 2.Inanelectionforastateorlocaloffice,anelector mayvoteinthesectionofthefederalwrite-inabsentee ballotdesignatedfornonfederalracesbywritingonthe ballotthetitleofeachofficeandbywritingontheballot thenameofthecandidateforwhomtheelectoris voting.Exceptforaprimary,specialprimary,ornon- partisanelection,theelectormayalternativelydesig- nateacandidatebywritingthenameofapoliticalparty ontheballot.Awrittendesignationofthepoliticalparty shallbecountedasavoteforthecandidateofthatparty ifthereissuchapartycandidateintherace. (c)Inthecaseofajointcandidacy,suchasforthe officesofPresident/VicePresidentorGovernor/Lieute- nantGovernor,avalidvoteforoneorbothqualified candidatesonthesameticketshallconstituteavotefor thejointcandidacy. (d)Forpurposesofthissubsectionandexcept wherethecontextclearlyindicatesotherwise,suchas whereacandidateintheelectionisaffiliatedwitha politicalpartywhosenameincludestheword“Indepen- dent,”“Independence,”orsimilarterm,avoterdesigna- tionof“NoPartyAffiliation”or“Independent,”orany minorvariation,misspelling,orabbreviationthereof, shallbeconsideredadesignationforthecandidate, otherthanawrite-incandidate,whoqualifiedtorunin theracewithnopartyaffiliation.Ifmorethanone candidatequalifiestorunasacandidatewithnoparty affiliation,thedesignationshallnotcountforany candidateunlessthereisavalid,additionaldesignation ofthecandidate’sname. (e)Anyabbreviation,misspelling,orotherminor variationintheformofthenameofanoffice,thename ofacandidate,orthenameofapoliticalpartymustbe disregardedindeterminingthevalidityoftheballot. (3)(a)Anabsentuniformedservicesvoteroran overseasvoterwhosubmitsafederalwrite-inabsentee ballotandlaterreceivesanofficialabsenteeballotmay submittheofficialabsenteeballot.Anelectorwho submitsafederalwrite-inabsenteeballotandlater receivesandsubmitsanofficialabsenteeballotshould makeeveryreasonableefforttoinformtheappropriate supervisorofelectionsthattheelectorhassubmitted morethanoneballot. (b)Afederalwrite-inabsenteeballotmaynotbe canvasseduntil7p.m.onthedayoftheelection.Each federalwrite-inabsenteeballotreceivedby7p.m.on thedayoftheelectionshallbecanvassedpursuantto ss.101.5614(5)and101.68,unlesstheelector’sofficial absenteeballotisreceivedby7p.m.onelectionday.If theelector’sofficialabsenteeballotisreceivedby7p.m. onelectionday,thefederalwrite-inabsenteeballotis F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 73 invalidandtheofficialabsenteeballotshallbecan- vassed.Thetimeshallberegulatedbythecustomary timeinstandarduseinthecountyseatofthelocality. (4)Forabsenteeballotsreceivedfromabsent uniformedservicesvotersoroverseasvoters,thereis apresumptionthattheenvelopewasmailedonthedate statedontheoutsideofthereturnenvelope,regardless oftheabsenceofapostmarkonthemailedenvelopeor theexistenceofapostmarkdatethatislaterthanthe dateoftheelection. (5)Anabsenteeballotfromanoverseasvoterin anypresidentialpreferenceprimaryorgeneralelection whichispostmarkedordatednolaterthanthedateof theelectionandisreceivedbythesupervisorof electionsofthecountyinwhichtheoverseasvoteris registerednolaterthan10daysafterthedateofthe electionshallbecountedaslongastheabsenteeballot isotherwiseproper. History.—s.49,ch.2001-40;s.6,ch.2004-232;s.9,ch.2010-167;s.1,ch. 2011-162;s.17,ch.2013-57. 101.697Electronictransmissionofelectionma- terials.—TheDepartmentofStateshalldetermine whethersecureelectronicmeanscanbeestablished forreceivingballotsfromoverseasvoters.Ifsuch securitycanbeestablished,thedepartmentshall adoptrulestoauthorizeasupervisorofelectionsto acceptfromanoverseasvoterarequestforan absenteeballotoravotedabsenteeballotbysecure facsimilemachinetransmissionorothersecureelectro- nicmeans.Therulesmustprovidethatinorderto acceptavotedballot,theverificationofthevotermust beestablished,thesecurityofthetransmissionmustbe established,andeachballotreceivedmustberecorded. History.—s.50,ch.2001-40;s.51,ch.2005-277. 101.698Absenteevotinginemergencysitua- tions.—Ifanationalorlocalemergencyorother situationariseswhichmakessubstantialcompliance withtheprovisionsofstateorfederallawrelatingtothe methodsofvotingforoverseasvotersimpossibleor unreasonable,suchasanarmedconflictinvolving UnitedStatesArmedForcesormobilizationofthose forces,includingstateNationalGuardandreserve components,theElectionsCanvassingCommission mayadoptbyemergencyrulessuchspecialprocedures orrequirementsnecessarytofacilitateabsenteevoting bythosepersonsdirectlyaffectedwhoareotherwise eligibletovoteintheelection. History.—s.51,ch.2001-40. 101.71Pollingplace.— (1)Thereshallbeineachprecinctineachcounty onepollingplacewhichshallbeaccessibletothepublic onelectiondayandismanagedbyaboardofinspectors andclerkofelection.Onlyoneelectorshallbeallowed toenteranyvotingboothatatime;nooneexcept inspectorsshallbeallowedtospeaktotheelectorwhile castinghisorhervote;andnoinspectorshallspeakto orinterferewiththeelectorconcerninghisorhervoting, excepttoperformthedutiesassuchinspector.Notwith- standinganyotherprovisionofthischapter,thissection shallbeapplicablewherethecomputermethodof votingisinuse,andadequateprovisionshallbe madefortheprivacyoftheelectorwhilecastinghis orhervote. (2)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofsubsection (1),wheneverthesupervisorofelectionsofanycounty determinesthattheaccommodationsforholdingany electionatapollingplacedesignatedforanyprecinctin thecountyareunavailable,areinadequateforthe expeditiousandefficienthousingandhandlingofvoting andvotingparaphernalia,ordonotcomplywiththe requirementsofs.101.715,thesupervisorshall,not lessthan30dayspriortotheholdingofanelection, provideforthevotingplaceforsuchprecincttobe movedtoanothersitethatisaccessibletothepublicon electiondayinsaidprecinctor,ifsuchisnotavailable,to anothersitethatisaccessibletothepubliconelection dayinacontiguousprecinct.Ifsuchactionofthe supervisorresultsinthevotingplacefortwoormore precinctsbeinglocatedforthepurposesofanelectionin onebuilding,thesupervisorofelectionsshallprovide adequatesupplies,equipment,andpersonnelare availabletoaccommodatethevotersfortheprecincts thatarecollocated.Whenanysupervisormovesany pollingplacepursuanttothissubsection,thesupervisor shall,notmorethan30daysorfewerthan7daysprior totheholdingofanelection,givenoticeofthechangeof thepollingplacefortheprecinctinvolved,withclear descriptionofthevotingplacetowhichchanged,at leastonceinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationinthe countyandonthesupervisorofelections’website.A noticeofthechangeofthepollingplaceinvolvedshall bemailed,atleast14dayspriortoanelection,toeach registeredelectorortoeachhouseholdinwhichthereis aregisteredelector. (3)Incasesofemergencyandwhentimedoesnot permitcompliancewithsubsection(2),thesupervisorof electionsshalldesignateanewpollingplacewhichshall beaccessibletothepubliconelectiondayandshall causeanoticetobepostedattheoldpollingplace advisingtheelectorsofthelocationofthenewpolling place. (4)Eachpollingplaceshallbeconspicuouslyiden- tifiedbyasign,onornearthepremisesofthepolling place,designatingthepollingplacebyprecinctnumber. Suchsignshallbelargeenoughtobeclearlyvisibleto occupantsofpassingvehiculartrafficonroadways contiguoustothepollingplace,withlettersnosmaller than3incheshigh,andshallbedisplayedatalltimes whilethepollsareopenonanyelectionday. (5)Public,tax-supportedbuildingsshallbemade availableforuseaspollingplacesupontherequestof thesupervisorofelections. History.—s.22,ch.3879,1889;RS176;s.26,ch.4328,1895;s.1,ch.4699, 1899;GS208;RGS252;CGL308;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.57-385;s.3,ch. 67-530;s.4,ch.69-281;s.23,ch.77-175;s.4,ch.78-188;s.2,ch.80-189;s.12, ch.80-292;s.1,ch.85-38;s.593,ch.95-147;s.25,ch.2001-40;s.15,ch. 2002-281;s.10,ch.2010-167. Note.—Formers.99.06. 101.715Accessibilityofpollingplacesforpeo- plehavingadisability.— (1)Allpollingplacesmustbeaccessibleandusable bypeoplewithdisabilities,asprovidedinthissection. (2)Onlythosepollingplacescomplyingwiththe FloridaAmericansWithDisabilitiesAccessibilityImple- mentationAct,ss.553.501-553.513,forallportionsof Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 74 thepollingplaceorthestructureinwhichitislocated thatvoterstraversegoingtoandfromthepollingplace andduringthevotingprocess,regardlessoftheageor functionofthebuilding,shallbeusedforfederal,state, andlocalelections. (3)Theselectionofapollingsitemustensure accessibilitywithrespecttothefollowingaccessible elements,spaces,scope,andtechnicalrequirements: accessibleroute,spaceallowanceandreachranges, protrudingobjects,groundandfloorsurfaces,parking andpassengerloadingzones,curbramps,ramps, stairs,elevators,platformlifts,doors,entrances,path ofegress,controlsandoperatingmechanisms,signage, andallotherminimumrequirements. (4)Standardsrequiredateachpollingplace,re- gardlessoftheageofthebuildingorfunctionofthe building,include: (a)Forpollingplacesthatprovideparkingspaces forvoters,oneormoresignedaccessibleparking spacesfordisabledpersons. (b)Signageidentifyinganaccessiblepathoftravel tothepollingplaceifitdiffersfromtheprimaryrouteor entrance. (c)Anunobstructedpathoftraveltothepolling place. (d)Level,firm,stable,andslip-resistantsurfaces. (e)Anunobstructedareaforvoting. (f)Sufficientlightingalongtheaccessiblepathof travelandwithinthepollingplace. (5)TheDepartmentofStatemayadoptrulesin accordancewiths.120.54whicharenecessaryto administerthissection. History.—s.1,ch.76-50;s.16,ch.2002-281. 101.731Shorttitle.—Sections101.731-101.74 maybecitedasthe“ElectionsEmergencyAct.” History.—s.1,ch.92-16. 101.732DefinitionsrelatingtoElectionsEmer- gencyAct.—Asusedinss.101.731-101.74: (1)“Department”meanstheDepartmentofState. (2)“Division”meanstheDivisionofElectionsofthe DepartmentofState. (3)“Emergency”meansanyoccurrence,orthreat thereof,whetheraccidental,natural,orcausedby humanbeings,inwarorinpeace,thatresultsormay resultinsubstantialinjuryorharmtothepopulationor substantialdamagetoorlossofpropertytotheextentit willprohibitanelectionofficer’sabilitytoconductasafe andorderlyelection. History.—s.2,ch.92-16;s.595,ch.95-147. 101.733Electionemergency;purpose;elec- tionsemergencycontingencyplan.—Becauseof theexistingandcontinuingpossibilityofanemergency orcommondisasteroccurringbeforeorduringa regularlyscheduledorspecialelection,andinorder toensuremaximumcitizenparticipationintheelectoral processandprovideasafeandorderlyprocedurefor personsseekingtoexercisetheirrighttovote,generally tominimizetowhateverdegreepossibleaperson’s exposuretodangerduringdeclaredstatesofemer- gency,andtoprotecttheintegrityoftheelectoral process,itisherebyfoundanddeclaredtobe necessarytodesignateaprocedurefortheemergency suspensionordelayandreschedulingofelections. (1)TheGovernormay,uponissuanceofanexecu- tiveorderdeclaringastateofemergencyorimpending emergency,suspendordelayanyelection.TheGov- ernormaytakesuchactionindependentlyoratthe requestoftheSecretaryofState,asupervisorof electionsfromacountyaffectedbytheemergency circumstances,oramunicipalclerkfromamunicipality affectedbytheemergencycircumstances. (2)TheGovernor,uponconsultationwiththeSe- cretaryofState,shallrescheduleanyelectionsus- pendedordelayedduetoanemergency.Theelection shallbeheldwithin10daysafterthedateofthe suspendedordelayedelectionorassoonthereafteras ispracticable.Noticeoftheelectionshallbepublished atleastonceinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationinthe affectedareaand,wherepracticable,broadcastasa publicserviceannouncementonradioandtelevision stationsatleast1weekpriortothedatetheelectionisto beheld. (3)TheDivisionofElectionsoftheDepartmentof Stateshalladopt,byrule,anelectionsemergency contingencyplan,whichshallcontaingoalsandpolicies thatgivespecificdirectiontostateandlocalelections officialswhenanelectionhasbeensuspendedor delayedduetoanemergency.Thecontingencyplan shallbestatewideinscopeandshalladdress,butnotbe limitedto,thefollowingconcerns: (a)Providingaprocedureforstateandlocalelec- tionsofficialstofollowwhenanelectionhasbeen suspendedordelayedtoensurenoticeofthesuspen- sionordelaytotheproperauthorities,theelectorate, thecommunicationsmedia,pollworkers,andthe custodiansofpollingplaces. (b)Providingaprocedurefortheorderlyconductof arescheduledelection,whethermunicipal,county, district,orstatewideinscope;coordinatingthoseefforts withtheappropriateelectionsofficial,andthemembers ofthegoverningbodyholdingsuchelection,ifappro- priate;andworkingwiththeappropriateemergency managementofficialsindeterminingthesafetyof existingpollingplacesordesignatingadditionalpolling places. (c)Providingaprocedureforthereleaseand certificationofelectionreturnstothedepartmentfor electionssuspendedordelayedandsubsequently rescheduledundertheprovisionsofss.101.731- 101.74. History.—s.3,ch.92-16. 101.74Temporarychangeofpollingplacein caseofemergency.—Incaseofanemergencyexist- inginanyprecinctatthetimeoftheholdingofany election,thesupervisorofelectionsmayestablish,at anysafeandconvenientpointoutsidesuchprecinct,an additionalpollingplacefortheelectorsofthatprecinct, inwhichplacethequalifiedelectorsmayvote.The registrationbooksoftheaffectedprecinctshallbe F.S.2014VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDURECh.101 75 applicableto,andshallbeusedat,thepollingplaceso established. History.—s.39,ch.3879,1889;RS193;s.70,ch.4328,1895;GS254;RGS 298;CGL354;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.44,ch.65-380;s.23,ch.77-175;s.2,ch. 83-334;s.4,ch.92-16. Note.—Formers.99.55. 101.75Municipalelections;changeofdatesfor cause.— (1)Inanymunicipality,whenthedateofthe municipalelectionfallsonthesamedateasany statewideorcountyelectionandthevotingdevicesof thevotingsystemusedinthecountyarenotavailable forbothelections,themunicipalitymayprovidethatthe municipalelectionmaybeheldwithin30dayspriortoor subsequenttothestatewideorcountyelection. (2)Thedateofthemunicipalelectionshallbesetby themunicipalitybyordinance. (3)Notwithstandinganyprovisionoflocallawor municipalcharter,thegoverningbodyofamunicipality may,byordinance,movethedateofanymunicipal electiontoadateconcurrentwithanystatewideor countywideelection.Thedatesforqualifyingforthe electionmovedbythepassageofsuchordinanceshall bespecificallyprovidedforintheordinance.Thetermof officeforanyelectedmunicipalofficialshallcommence asprovidedbytherelevantmunicipalcharteror ordinance. History.—ss.1,2,ch.59-493;s.1,ch.76-68;s.24,ch.77-175;s.5,ch.92-16; s.26,ch.2001-40;s.4,ch.2007-30;s.23,ch.2008-95;s.42,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.104.451. Ch.101VOTINGMETHODSANDPROCEDUREF.S.2014 76 CHAPTER102 CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTS 102.012Inspectorsandclerkstoconductelections. 102.014Pollworkerrecruitmentandtraining. 102.021Compensationofinspectors,clerks,and deputysheriffs. 102.031Maintenanceofgoodorderatpolls;autho- rities;personsallowedinpollingrooms andearlyvotingareas;unlawfulsolicita- tionofvoters. 102.071Tabulationofvotesandproclamationof results. 102.091 Dutyofsherifftowatchforviolations; appointmentofspecialofficers. 102.101Sheriffandotherofficersnotallowedin pollingplace. 102.111ElectionsCanvassingCommission. 102.112Deadlineforsubmissionofcountyreturns totheDepartmentofState. 102.121ElectionsCanvassingCommissiontoissue certificates. 102.131Returnsbeforecanvassingcommission. 102.141Countycanvassingboard;duties. 102.151Countycanvassingboardtoissuecertifi- cates;supervisortogivenoticetoDe- partmentofState. 102.155Certificateofelection. 102.166Manualrecountsofovervotesandunder- votes. 102.168Contestofelection. 102.1682Judgmentofouster;revocationofcommis- sion;judgmentsettingasidereferendum. 102.1685Venue. 102.169Quowarrantonotabridged. 102.171ContestofelectiontoLegislature. 102.012Inspectorsandclerkstoconductelec- tions.— (1)(a)Thesupervisorofelectionsofeachcounty,at least20dayspriortotheholdingofanyelection,shall appointanelectionboardcomprisedofpollworkerswho serveasclerksorinspectorsforeachprecinctinthe county.Theclerkshallbeinchargeof,andresponsible for,seeingthattheelectionboardcarriesoutitsduties andresponsibilities.Eachinspectorandeachclerkshall takeandsubscribetoanoathoraffirmation,whichshall bewrittenorprinted,totheeffectthatheorshewill performthedutiesofinspectororclerkofelection, respectively,accordingtolawandwillendeavorto preventallfraud,deceit,orabuseinconductingthe election.Theoathmaybetakenbeforeanofficer authorizedtoadministeroathsorbeforeanyofthe personswhoaretoactasinspectors,oneofthemto sweartheothers,andoneoftheothersswornthus,in turn,toadministertheoathtotheonewhohasnotbeen sworn.Theoathsshallbereturnedwiththepolllistand thereturnsoftheelectiontothesupervisor.Inall questionsthatmayarisebeforethemembersofan electionboard,thedecisionofamajorityofthemshall decidethequestion.Thesupervisorofelectionsofeach countyshallberesponsiblefortheattendanceand diligentperformanceofhisorherdutiesbyeachclerk andinspector. (b)Iftwoormoreprecinctssharethesamebuilding andvotingplace,thesupervisorofelectionsmay appointoneelectionboardforthecollocatedprecincts. Thesupervisorshallprovidethatasufficientnumberof pollworkersareappointedtoadequatelyhandlethe processingofthevotersinthecollocatedprecincts. (2)Eachmemberoftheelectionboardshallbeable toreadandwritetheEnglishlanguageandshallbea registeredqualifiedelectorofthecountyinwhichthe memberisappointedorapersonwhohaspreregistered tovote,pursuanttos.97.041(1)(b),inthecountyin whichthememberisappointed.Noelectionboardshall becomposedsolelyofmembersofonepoliticalparty; however,inanyprimaryinwhichonlyonepartyhas candidatesappearingontheballot,allclerksand inspectorsmaybeofthatparty.Anypersonwhose nameappearsasanopposedcandidateforanyoffice shallnotbeeligibletoserveonanelectionboard. (3)Thesupervisorshallfurnishinspectorsofelec- tionforeachprecinctwiththelistofregisteredvotersfor thatprecinct.Thesupervisorshallalsofurnishtothe inspectorsofelectionatthepollingplaceateach precinctinthesupervisor’scountyasufficientnumber offormsandblanksforuseonelectionday. (4)Theelectionboardofeachprecinctshallattend thepollingplaceby6a.m.ofthedayoftheelectionand shallarrangethefurniture,stationery,andvoting equipment.Theelectionboardshallconductthevoting, beginningandclosingatthetimesetforthins.100.011. History.—s.20,ch.3879,1889;RS174;s.24,ch.4328,1895;s.8,ch.4537, 1897;GS205;RGS249;s.1,ch.8587,1921;CGL305;s.2,ch.17898,1937;s.2, ch.25384,1949;s.6,ch.26870,1951;s.38,ch.28156,1953;s.25,ch.29934, 1955;s.10,ch.57-166;s.1,ch.63-53;s.1,ch.65-416;s.1,ch.67-168;s.1,ch. 67-385;s.1,ch.73-151;s.25,ch.77-175;s.43,ch.79-400;s.1,ch.80-264;s.50, ch.81-259;s.19,ch.84-302;s.1,ch.89-46;s.596,ch.95-147;s.22,ch.98-129;s. 3,ch.2000-249;ss.27,65,ch.2001-40;s.52,ch.2005-277;s.43,ch.2005-278;s. 11,ch.2010-167;s.4,ch.2011-4. Note.—Formers.99.03. 102.014Pollworkerrecruitmentandtraining. (1)Thesupervisorofelectionsshallconducttrain- ingforinspectors,clerks,anddeputysheriffspriorto eachprimary,general,andspecialelectionforthe purposeofinstructingsuchpersonsintheirdutiesand responsibilitiesaselectionofficials.TheDivisionof Electionsshalldevelopastatewideuniformtraining curriculumforpollworkers,andeachsupervisorshall usesuchcurriculumintrainingpollworkers.Acertificate maybeissuedbythesupervisorofelectionstoeach personcompletingsuchtraining.Nopersonshallserve asaninspector,clerk,ordeputysheriffforanelection unlesssuchpersonhascompletedthetrainingas required.Aclerkmaynotworkatthepollsunlesshe orshedemonstratesaworkingknowledgeofthelaws andproceduresrelatingtovoterregistration,voting systemoperation,ballotingandpollingplaceproce- dures,andproblem-solvingandconflict-resolution skills. (2)Apersonwhohasattendedprevioustraining conductedwithin2yearsbeforetheelectionmaybe F.S.2014CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSCh.102 77 appointedbythesupervisortofillavacancyonan electionboard.Ifnopersonwithpriortrainingis availabletofillsuchvacancy,thesupervisorofelections mayfillsuchvacancyinaccordancewiththeprovisions ofsubsection(3)fromamongpersonswhohavenot receivedthetrainingrequiredbythissection. (3)Inthecaseofabsenceorrefusaltoactonthe partofanyinspectororclerk,thesupervisorshall appointareplacementwhomeetsthequalifications prescribedins.102.012(2).Theinspectororclerkso appointedshallbeamemberofthesamepoliticalparty astheclerkorinspectorwhomheorshereplaces. (4)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallberesponsi- blefortraininginspectorsandclerks,subjecttothe followingminimumrequirements: (a)Noclerkshallbeentitledtoworkatthepolls unlessheorshehashadaminimumof3hoursof trainingpriortoeachelection. (b)Noinspectorshallworkatthepollsunlessheor shehashadaminimumof2hoursoftrainingpriorto eachelection. (5)TheDepartmentofStateshallcreateauniform pollingplaceproceduresmanualandadoptthemanual byrule.Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallensurethat themanualisavailableinhardcopyorelectronicformin everypollingplace.Themanualshallguideinspectors, clerks,anddeputysheriffsintheproperimplementation ofelectionproceduresandlaws.Themanualshallbe indexedbysubject,andwritteninplain,clear,unambig- uouslanguage.Themanualshallprovidespecific examplesofcommonproblemsencounteredatthe pollsanddetailspecificproceduresforresolvingthose problems.Themanualshallinclude,withoutlimitation: (a)Regulationsgoverningsolicitationbyindividuals andgroupsatthepollingplace; (b)Procedurestobefollowedwithrespecttovoters whosenamesarenotontheprecinctregister; (c)Properoperationofthevotingsystem; (d)Ballothandlingprocedures; (e)Proceduresgoverningspoiledballots; (f)Procedurestobefollowedafterthepollsclose; (g)Rightsofvotersatthepolls; (h)Proceduresforhandlingemergencysituations; (i)Proceduresfordealingwithiratevoters; (j)Thehandlingandprocessingofprovisional ballots;and (k)Securityprocedures. TheDepartmentofStateshallrevisethemanualas necessarytoaddressnewproceduresinlawor problemsencounteredbyvotersandpollworkersat theprecincts. (6)Supervisorsofelectionsshallworkwiththe businessandlocalcommunitytodeveloppublic-private programstoensuretherecruitmentofskilledinspectors andclerks. (7)TheDepartmentofStateshalldevelopaman- datory,statewide,anduniformprogramfortrainingpoll workersonissuesofetiquetteandsensitivitywith respecttovotershavingadisability.Theprogram mustbeconductedlocallybyeachsupervisorof elections,andeachpollworkermustcompletethe programbeforeworkingduringthecurrentelection cycle.Thesupervisorofelectionsshallcontractwitha recognizeddisability-relatedorganization,suchasa centerforindependentliving,familynetworkondis- abilities,deafservicebureau,orothersuchorganiza- tion,todevelopandassistwithtrainingthetrainersin thedisabilitysensitivityprograms.Theprogrammust includeactualdemonstrationsofobstaclesconfronted bydisabledpersonsduringthevotingprocess,including obtainingaccesstothepollingplace,travelingthrough thepollingarea,andusingthevotingsystem. History.—s.64,ch.2001-40;s.19,ch.2002-17;s.18,ch.2002-281;s.53,ch. 2005-277;s.17,ch.2005-286;s.24,ch.2008-95. 102.021Compensationofinspectors,clerks, anddeputysheriffs.— (1)Eachinspectorandeachclerkofanyelection andeachdeputysheriffservingataprecinctshallbe paidforhisorherservicesbythesupervisorof elections,andeachinspectorwhodeliversthereturns tothecountyseatshallreceivesuchsumsasthe supervisorofelectionsshalldetermine. (2)Inspectorsandclerksofelectionanddeputy sheriffsservingattheprecinctsmayreceivecompensa- tionandtravelexpenses,asprovidedins.112.061,for attendingthepollworkertrainingrequiredbys.102.014. History.—s.24,ch.4328,1895;s.8,ch.4537,1897;GS206;RGS250;CGL 306;ss.1,2,ch.20448,1941;s.3,ch.25384,1949;s.6,ch.26870,1951;s.5,ch. 63-400;s.1,ch.65-129;s.25,ch.77-175;s.5,ch.80-20;s.597,ch.95-147;s.4, ch.2000-249;s.66,ch.2001-40. Note.—Formers.99.04. 102.031Maintenanceofgoodorderatpolls; authorities;personsallowedinpollingroomsand earlyvotingareas;unlawfulsolicitationofvoters. (1)Eachelectionboardshallpossessfullauthority tomaintainorderatthepollsandenforceobedienceto itslawfulcommandsduringanelectionandthecanvass ofthevotes. (2)Thesheriffshalldeputizeadeputysherifffor eachpollingplaceandeachearlyvotingsitewhoshall bepresentduringthetimethepollsorearlyvotingsites areopenanduntiltheelectioniscompleted,whoshall besubjecttoalllawfulcommandsoftheclerkor inspectors,andwhoshallmaintaingoodorder.The deputymaysummonassistancefromamongbystan- derstoaidhimorherwhennecessarytomaintainpeace andorderatthepollsorearlyvotingsites. (3)(a)Nopersonmayenteranypollingroomor pollingplacewherethepollingplaceisalsoapolling room,oranyearlyvotingareaduringvotinghours exceptthefollowing: 1.Officialpollwatchers; 2.Inspectors; 3.Electionclerks; 4.Thesupervisorofelectionsorhisorherdeputy; 5.Personstheretovote,personsinthecareofa voter,orpersonscaringforsuchvoter; 6.Lawenforcementofficersoremergencyservice personneltherewithpermissionoftheclerkora majorityoftheinspectors;or 7.Aperson,whetherornotaregisteredvoter,who isassistingwithorparticipatinginasimulatedelection forminors,asapprovedbythesupervisorofelections. (b)Therestrictioninthissubsectiondoesnotapply wherethepollingroomisinanareacommonly Ch.102CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSF.S.2014 78 traversedbythepublicinordertogainaccessto businessesorhomesorinanareatraditionallyutilized asapublicareafordiscussion. (4)(a)Noperson,politicalcommittee,orothergroup ororganizationmaysolicitvotersinsidethepollingplace orwithin100feetoftheentrancetoanypollingplace,a pollingroomwherethepollingplaceisalsoapolling room,anearlyvotingsite,oranofficeofthesupervisor ofelectionswhereabsenteeballotsarerequestedand printedondemandfortheconvenienceofelectorswho appearinpersontorequestthem.Beforetheopeningof thepollingplaceorearlyvotingsite,theclerkor supervisorshalldesignatetheno-solicitationzoneand marktheboundaries. (b)Forthepurposeofthissubsection,theterms “solicit”or“solicitation”shallinclude,butnotbelimited to,seekingorattemptingtoseekanyvote,fact,opinion, orcontribution;distributingorattemptingtodistribute anypoliticalorcampaignmaterial,leaflet,orhandout; conductingapollexceptasspecifiedinthisparagraph; seekingorattemptingtoseekasignatureonany petition;andsellingorattemptingtosellanyitem. Theterms“solicit”or“solicitation”maynotbeconstrued toprohibitexitpolling. (c)Eachsupervisorofelectionsshallinformthe clerkoftheareawithinwhichsolicitingisunlawful, basedontheparticularcharacteristicsofthatpolling place.Thesupervisorortheclerkmaytakeany reasonableactionnecessarytoensureorderatthe pollingplaces,including,butnotlimitedto,having disruptiveandunrulypersonsremovedbylawenforce- mentofficersfromthepollingroomorplaceorfromthe 100-footzonesurroundingthepollingplace. (d)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(a),thesuper- visormaynotdesignateano-solicitationzoneor otherwiserestrictaccesstoanyperson,politicalcom- mittee,committeeofcontinuousexistence,candidate, orothergroupororganizationforthepurposesof solicitingvoters.Thisparagraphappliestoanypublicor privatepropertyusedasapollingplaceorearlyvoting site. (5)Nophotographyispermittedinthepollingroom orearlyvotingarea. History.—s.58,ch.4328,1895;GS237;RGS282;CGL338;s.6,ch.26870, 1951;s.1,ch.59-212;s.25,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.85-205;s.4,ch.87-184;s.15,ch. 87-363;s.29,ch.89-338;s.2,ch.92-134;s.598,ch.95-147;s.5,ch.2000-249;s. 54,ch.2005-277;s.25,ch.2008-95;s.18,ch.2013-37;s.18,ch.2013-57. Note.—Formers.99.38. 102.071Tabulationofvotesandproclamationof results.—Theelectionboardshallpostatthepolls,for thebenefitofthepublic,theresultsofthevotingforeach officeorotheritemontheballotasthecountis completed.Uponcompletionofallcountsinallraces, acertificateoftheresultsshallbedrawnupbythe inspectorsandclerkateachprecinctuponaform providedbythesupervisorofelectionswhichshall containthenameofeachpersonvotedfor,foreach office,andthenumberofvotescastforeachpersonfor suchoffice;and,ifanyquestionissubmitted,the certificateshallalsocontainthenumberofvotescast forandagainstthequestion.Thecertificateshallbe signedbytheinspectorsandclerkandshallbe deliveredwithoutdelaybyoneoftheinspectors, securelysealed,tothesupervisorforimmediate publication.Alltheballotboxes,ballots,ballotstubs, memoranda,andpapersofallkindsusedintheelection shallalsobetransmitted,afterbeingsealedbythe inspectors,tothesupervisor’soffice.Registrationbooks andthepolllistsshallnotbeplacedintheballotboxes butshallbereturnedtothesupervisor. History.—s.30,ch.3879,1889;RS184;s.61,ch.4328,1895;s.2,ch.4699, 1899;GS242;RGS286;CGL342;s.9,ch.25384,1949;s.6,ch.26329,1949;s.6, ch.26870,1951;s.39,ch.28156,1953;s.19,ch.73-334;s.25,ch.77-175;s.45, ch.79-400;s.55,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.99.43. 102.091Dutyofsherifftowatchforviolations; appointmentofspecialofficers.—Thesheriffshall exercisestrictvigilanceinthedetectionofanyviolations oftheelectionlawsandinapprehendingtheviolators. TheGovernormayappointspecialofficerstoinvesti- gateallegedviolationsoftheelectionlaws,whenitis deemednecessarytoseethatviolatorsoftheelection lawsareapprehendedandpunished. History.—s.6,ch.26870,1951;s.3,ch.65-129. 102.101Sheriffandotherofficersnotallowedin pollingplace.—Nosheriff,deputysheriff,policeofficer, orotherofficerofthelawshallbeallowedwithinthe pollingplacewithoutpermissionfromtheclerkora majorityoftheinspectors,excepttocasthisorher ballot.Uponthefailureofanyofsaidofficerstocomply withthisprovision,theclerkortheinspectorsoranyone ofthemshallmakeanaffidavitagainstsuchofficerfor hisorherarrest. History.—s.58,ch.4328,1895;GS239;RGS284;CGL340;s.6,ch.26870, 1951;s.4,ch.65-129;s.25,ch.77-175;s.599,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.99.41. 102.111ElectionsCanvassingCommission.— (1)TheElectionsCanvassingCommissionshall consistoftheGovernorandtwomembersofthe CabinetselectedbytheGovernor,allofwhomshall serveexofficio.Ifamemberofthecommissionis unabletoserveforanyreason,theGovernorshall appointaremainingmemberoftheCabinet.Ifthereisa furthervacancy,theremainingmembersofthecommis- sionshallagreeonanotherelectedofficialtofillthe vacancy. (2)TheElectionsCanvassingCommissionshall meetat9a.m.onthe9thdayafteraprimaryelection andat9a.m.onthe14thdayafterageneralelectionto certifythereturnsoftheelectionforeachfederal,state, andmulticountyoffice.Ifamemberofacounty canvassingboardthatwasconstitutedpursuanttos. 102.141determines,within5daysafterthecertification bytheElectionsCanvassingCommission,thata typographicalerroroccurredintheofficialreturnsof thecounty,thecorrectionofwhichcouldresultina changeintheoutcomeofanelection,thecounty canvassingboardmustcertifycorrectedreturnstothe DepartmentofStatewithin24hours,andtheElections CanvassingCommissionmustcorrectandrecertifythe electionreturnsassoonaspracticable. (3)TheDivisionofElectionsshallprovidethestaff servicesrequiredbytheElectionsCanvassingCom- mission. History.—s.35,ch.3879,1889;RS189;s.66,ch.4328,1895;GS248;RGS 292;CGL348;s.6,ch.26870,1951;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.30,ch.71-377;s.2, F.S.2014CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSCh.102 79 ch.77-122;s.25,ch.77-175;s.6,ch.82-143;s.39,ch.2001-40;s.56,ch. 2005-277;s.12,ch.2010-167. Note.—Formers.99.49. 102.112Deadlineforsubmissionofcountyre- turnstotheDepartmentofState.— (1)Thecountycanvassingboardoramajority thereofshallfilethecountyreturnsfortheelectionof afederalorstateofficerwiththeDepartmentofState immediatelyaftercertificationoftheelectionresults. Thereturnsmustcontainacertificationbythecanvas- singboardthattheboardhascomparedthenumberof personswhovotedwiththenumberofballotscounted andthatthecertificationincludesallvalidvotescastin theelection. (2)Returnsmustbefiledby5p.m.onthe7thday followingaprimaryelectionandbynoononthe12thday followingthegeneralelection.However,theDepart- mentofStatemaycorrecttypographicalerrors,includ- ingthetranspositionofnumbers,inanyreturnssub- mittedtotheDepartmentofStatepursuanttos. 102.111(2). (3)Ifthereturnsarenotreceivedbythedepartment bythetimespecified,suchreturnsshallbeignoredand theresultsonfileatthattimeshallbecertifiedbythe department. (4)Ifthereturnsarenotreceivedbythedepartment duetoanemergency,asdefinedins.101.732,the ElectionsCanvassingCommissionshalldeterminethe deadlinebywhichthereturnsmustbereceived. History.—s.30,ch.89-338;s.7,ch.99-140;s.40,ch.2001-40;s.57,ch. 2005-277;s.32,ch.2007-30;s.26,ch.2008-95;s.13,ch.2010-167. 102.121ElectionsCanvassingCommissionto issuecertificates.—TheElectionsCanvassingCom- missionshallmakeandsignseparatecertificatesofthe resultoftheelectionforfederalandstateofficers,which certificatesshallbewrittenandcontainthetotalnumber ofvotescastforeachpersonforeachoffice.The certificates,theoneincludingtheresultoftheelection forpresidentialelectorsandrepresentativestoCon- gress,andtheotherincludingtheresultoftheelection forstateofficers,shallberecordedintheDepartmentof Stateinabooktobekeptforthatpurpose. History.—s.35,ch.3879,1889;RS189;s.66,ch.4328,1895;GS250;RGS 294;CGL350;s.6,ch.26870,1951;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.25,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.99.51. 102.131Returnsbeforecanvassingcommis- sion.—Ifanyreturnsshallappeartobeirregularor falsesothattheElectionsCanvassingCommissionis unabletodeterminethetruevoteforanyoffice, nomination,constitutionalamendment,orothermea- surepresentedtotheelectors,thecommissionshallso certifyandshallnotincludethereturnsinitsdetermina- tion,canvass,anddeclaration.TheElectionsCanvas- singCommissionindeterminingthetruevoteshallnot haveauthoritytolookbeyondthecountyreturns.The DepartmentofStateshallfileinitsofficeallthereturns, togetherwithotherdocumentsandpapersreceivedbyit orthecommission.Thecommissionshallcanvassthe returnsforpresidentialelectorsandrepresentativesto Congressseparatelyfromtheircanvassofreturnsfor stateofficers. History.—s.35,ch.3879,1889;RS189;s.66,ch.4328,1895;GS249;RGS 293;CGL349;s.6,ch.26870,1951;s.5,ch.65-129;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.25, ch.77-175;s.46,ch.79-400. Note.—Formers.99.50. 102.141Countycanvassingboard;duties.— (1)Thecountycanvassingboardshallbecom- posedofthesupervisorofelections;acountycourt judge,whoshallactaschair;andthechairoftheboard ofcountycommissioners.Alternatecanvassingboard membersmustbeappointedpursuanttoparagraph(e). Intheeventanymemberofthecountycanvassing boardisunabletoserve,isacandidatewhohas oppositionintheelectionbeingcanvassed,orisan activeparticipantinthecampaignorcandidacyofany candidatewhohasoppositionintheelectionbeing canvassed,suchmembershallbereplacedasfollows: (a)Ifnocountycourtjudgeisabletoserveorifall aredisqualified,thechiefjudgeofthejudicialcircuitin whichthecountyislocatedshallappointasasubstitute memberaqualifiedelectorofthecountywhoisnota candidatewithoppositionintheelectionbeingcan- vassedandwhoisnotanactiveparticipantinthe campaignorcandidacyofanycandidatewithopposition intheelectionbeingcanvassed.Insuchevent,the membersofthecountycanvassingboardshallmeet andelectachair. (b)Ifthesupervisorofelectionsisunabletoserveor isdisqualified,thechairoftheboardofcounty commissionersshallappointasasubstitutemember amemberoftheboardofcountycommissionerswhois notacandidatewithoppositionintheelectionbeing canvassedandwhoisnotanactiveparticipantinthe campaignorcandidacyofanycandidatewithopposition intheelectionbeingcanvassed.Thesupervisor,how- ever,shallactinanadvisorycapacitytothecanvassing board. (c)Ifthechairoftheboardofcountycommissioners isunabletoserveorisdisqualified,theboardofcounty commissionersshallappointasasubstitutemember oneofitsmemberswhoisnotacandidatewith oppositionintheelectionbeingcanvassedandwhois notanactiveparticipantinthecampaignorcandidacyof anycandidatewithoppositionintheelectionbeing canvassed. (d)Ifasubstitutememberoralternatemember cannotbeappointedasprovidedelsewhereinthis subsection,orintheeventofavacancyinsuchoffice, thechiefjudgeofthejudicialcircuitinwhichthecounty islocatedshallappointasasubstitutememberor alternatememberaqualifiedelectorofthecountywho isnotacandidatewithoppositionintheelectionbeing canvassedandwhoisnotanactiveparticipantinthe campaignorcandidacyofanycandidatewithopposition intheelectionbeingcanvassed. (e)1.Thechiefjudgeofthejudicialcircuitinwhich thecountyislocatedshallappointacountycourtjudge asanalternatememberofthecountycanvassingboard or,ifeachcountycourtjudgeisunabletoserveoris disqualified,shallappointanalternatememberwhois qualifiedtoserveasasubstitutememberunder paragraph(a). Ch.102CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSF.S.2014 80 2.Thechairoftheboardofcountycommissioners shallappointamemberoftheboardofcounty commissionersasanalternatememberofthecounty canvassingboardor,ifeachmemberoftheboardof countycommissionersisunabletoserveorisdisqua- lified,shallappointanalternatememberwhoisqualified toserveasasubstitutememberunderparagraph(d). 3.Ifamemberofthecountycanvassingboardis unabletoparticipateinameetingoftheboard,thechair ofthecountycanvassingboardorhisorherdesignee shalldesignatewhichalternatememberwillserveasa memberoftheboardintheplaceofthememberwhois unabletoparticipateatthatmeeting. 4.Ifnotservingasoneofthethreemembersofthe countycanvassingboard,analternatemembermaybe present,observe,andcommunicatewiththethree membersconstitutingthecountycanvassingboard, butmaynotvoteintheboard’sdecisionsordetermina- tions. (2)Thecountycanvassingboardshallmeetina buildingaccessibletothepublicinthecountywherethe electionoccurredatatimeandplacetobedesignated bythesupervisorofelectionstopubliclycanvassthe absenteeelectors’ballotsasprovidedforins.101.68 andprovisionalballotsasprovidedbyss.101.048, 101.049,and101.6925.Provisionalballotscastpur- suanttos.101.049shallbecanvassedinamannerthat votesforcandidatesandissuesonthoseballotscanbe segregatedfromothervotes.Publicnoticeofthetime andplaceatwhichthecountycanvassingboardshall meettocanvasstheabsenteeelectors’ballotsand provisionalballotsshallbegivenatleast48hoursprior theretobypublicationonthesupervisorofelections’ websiteandonceinoneormorenewspapersofgeneral circulationinthecountyor,ifthereisnonewspaperof generalcirculationinthecounty,bypostingsuchnotice inatleastfourconspicuousplacesinthecounty.As soonastheabsenteeelectors’ballotsandtheprovi- sionalballotsarecanvassed,theboardshallproceedto publiclycanvassthevotegiveneachcandidate,nomi- nee,constitutionalamendment,orothermeasuresub- mittedtotheelectorateofthecounty,asshownbythe returnsthenonfileintheofficeofthesupervisorof elections. (3)Thecanvass,exceptthecanvassofabsentee electors’returnsandthecanvassofprovisionalballots, shallbemadefromthereturnsandcertificatesofthe inspectorsassignedandfiledbythemwiththesuper- visor,andthecountycanvassingboardshallnotchange thenumberofvotescastforacandidate,nominee, constitutionalamendment,orothermeasuresubmitted totheelectorateofthecounty,respectively,inany pollingplace,asshownbythereturns.Allreturnsshall bemadetotheboardonorbefore2a.m.oftheday followinganyprimary,general,orotherelection.Ifthe returnsfromanyprecinctaremissing,ifthereareany omissionsonthereturnsfromanyprecinct,orifthereis anobviouserroronanysuchreturns,thecanvassing boardshallorderaretabulationofthereturnsfromsuch precinct.Beforecanvassingsuchreturns,thecanvas- singboardshallexaminethetabulationoftheballots castinsuchprecinctanddeterminewhetherthereturns correctlyreflectthevotescast.Ifthereisadiscrepancy betweenthereturnsandthetabulationoftheballots cast,thetabulationoftheballotscastshallbepresumed correctandsuchvotesshallbecanvassedaccordingly. (4)(a)Thesupervisorofelectionsshalluploadinto thecounty’selectionmanagementsystemby7p.m.on thedaybeforetheelectiontheresultsofallearlyvoting andabsenteeballotsthathavebeencanvassedand tabulatedbytheendoftheearlyvotingperiod.Pursuant toss.101.5614(9),101.657,and101.68(2),thetabula- tionofvotescastortheresultsofsuchuploadsmaynot bemadepublicbeforethecloseofthepollsonelection day. (b)Thecanvassingboardshallreportallearly votingandalltabulatedabsenteeresultstotheDepart- mentofStatewithin30minutesafterthepollsclose. Thereafter,thecanvassingboardshallreport,withthe exceptionofprovisionalballotresults,updatedprecinct electionresultstothedepartmentatleastevery45 minutesuntilallresultsarecompletelyreported.The supervisorofelectionsshallnotifythedepartment immediatelyofanycircumstancesthatdonotpermit periodicupdatesasrequired.Resultsshallbesubmitted inaformatprescribedbythedepartment. (5)Thecanvassingboardshallsubmitonformsor informatsprovidedbythedivisionunofficialreturnsto theDepartmentofStateforeachfederal,statewide, state,ormulticountyofficeorballotmeasurenolater thannoononthethirddayafteranyprimaryelectionand nolaterthannoononthefourthdayafteranygeneralor otherelection.Suchreturnsshallincludethecanvassof allballotsasrequiredbysubsection(2). (6)Ifthecountycanvassingboarddeterminesthat theunofficialreturnsmaycontainacountingerrorin whichthevotetabulationsystemfailedtocountvotes thatwereproperlymarkedinaccordancewiththe instructionsontheballot,thecountycanvassing boardshall: (a)Correcttheerrorandretabulatetheaffected ballotswiththevotetabulationsystem;or (b)RequestthattheDepartmentofStateverifythe tabulationsoftware.WhentheDepartmentofState verifiessuchsoftware,thedepartmentshallcompare thesoftwareusedtotabulatethevoteswiththesoftware filedwiththedepartmentpursuanttos.101.5607and checktheelectionparameters. (7)Iftheunofficialreturnsreflectthatacandidatefor anyofficewasdefeatedoreliminatedbyone-halfofa percentorlessofthevotescastforsuchoffice,thata candidateforretentiontoajudicialofficewasretainedor notretainedbyone-halfofapercentorlessofthevotes castonthequestionofretention,orthatameasure appearingontheballotwasapprovedorrejectedby one-halfofapercentorlessofthevotescastonsuch measure,arecountshallbeorderedofthevotescast withrespecttosuchofficeormeasure.TheSecretaryof Stateisresponsiblefororderingrecountsinfederal, state,andmulticountyraces.Thecountycanvassing boardorthelocalboardresponsibleforcertifyingthe electionisresponsiblefororderingrecountsinallother races.Arecountneednotbeorderedwithrespecttothe returnsforanyoffice,however,ifthecandidateor candidatesdefeatedoreliminatedfromcontentionfor suchofficebyone-halfofapercentorlessofthevotes F.S.2014CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSCh.102 81 castforsuchofficerequestinwritingthatarecountnot bemade. (a)Eachcanvassingboardresponsibleforconduct- ingarecountshallputeachmarksenseballotthrough automatictabulatingequipmentanddeterminewhether thereturnscorrectlyreflectthevotescast.Ifany marksenseballotisphysicallydamagedsothatitcannot beproperlycountedbytheautomatictabulatingequip- mentduringtherecount,atrueduplicateshallbemade ofthedamagedballotpursuanttotheproceduresins. 101.5614(5).Immediatelybeforethestartofthere- count,atestofthetabulatingequipmentshallbe conductedasprovidedins.101.5612.Ifthetest indicatesnoerror,therecounttabulationoftheballots castshallbepresumedcorrectandsuchvotesshallbe canvassedaccordingly.Ifanerrorisdetected,the causethereforshallbeascertainedandcorrectedand therecountrepeated,asnecessary.Thecanvassing boardshallimmediatelyreporttheerror,alongwiththe causeoftheerrorandthecorrectivemeasuresbeing taken,totheDepartmentofState.Nolaterthan11days aftertheelection,thecanvassingboardshallfilea separateincidentreportwiththeDepartmentofState, detailingtheresolutionofthematterandidentifyingany measuresthatwillavoidafuturerecurrenceoftheerror. (b)Eachcanvassingboardresponsibleforconduct- ingarecountwheretouchscreenballotswereusedshall examinethecountersontheprecincttabulatorsto ensurethatthetotalofthereturnsontheprecinct tabulatorsequalstheoverallelectionreturn.Ifthereisa discrepancybetweentheoverallelectionreturnandthe countersoftheprecincttabulators,thecountersofthe precincttabulatorsshallbepresumedcorrectandsuch votesshallbecanvassedaccordingly. (c)Thecanvassingboardshallsubmitonformsor informatsprovidedbythedivisionasecondsetof unofficialreturnstotheDepartmentofStateforeach federal,statewide,state,ormulticountyofficeorballot measure.Thereturnsshallbefilednolaterthan3p.m. onthe5thdayafteranyprimaryelectionandnolater than3p.m.onthe9thdayafteranygeneralelectionin whicharecountwasorderedbytheSecretaryofState. Ifthecanvassingboardisunabletocompletethe recountprescribedinthissubsectionbythedeadline, thesecondsetofunofficialreturnssubmittedbythe canvassingboardshallbeidenticaltotheinitial unofficialreturnsandthesubmissionshallalsoinclude adetailedexplanationofwhyitwasunabletotimely completetherecount.However,thecanvassingboard shallcompletetherecountprescribedinthissubsection, alongwithanymanualrecountprescribedins.102.166, andcertifyelectionreturnsinaccordancewiththe requirementsofthischapter. (d)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptdetailed rulesprescribingadditionalrecountproceduresforeach certifiedvotingsystem,whichshallbeuniformtothe extentpracticable. (8)Thecanvassingboardmayemploysuchclerical helptoassistwiththeworkoftheboardasitdeems necessary,withatleastonememberoftheboard presentatalltimes,untilthecanvassofthereturnsis completed.Theclericalhelpshallbepaidfromthesame fundasinspectorsandothernecessaryelectionoffi- cials. (9)(a)Atthesametimethattheofficialresultsofan electionarecertifiedtotheDepartmentofState,the countycanvassingboardshallfileareportwiththe DivisionofElectionsontheconductoftheelection.The reportmustdescribe: 1.Allequipmentorsoftwaremalfunctionsatthe precinctlevel,atacountinglocation,orwithincomputer andtelecommunicationsnetworkssupportingacounty location,andthestepsthatweretakentoaddressthe malfunctions; 2.Allelectiondefinitionerrorsthatwerediscovered afterthelogicandaccuracytest,andthestepsthatwere takentoaddresstheerrors; 3.Allballotprintingerrorsorballotsupplypro- blems,andthestepsthatweretakentoaddressthe errorsorproblems; 4.Allstaffingshortagesorproceduralviolationsby employeesorprecinctworkerswhichwereaddressed bythesupervisorofelectionsorthecountycanvassing boardduringtheconductoftheelection,andthesteps thatweretakentocorrectsuchissues; 5.Allinstanceswhereneedsforstaffingorequip- mentwereinsufficienttomeettheneedsofthevoters; and 6.Anyadditionalinformationregardingmaterial issuesorproblemsassociatedwiththeconductofthe election. (b)Ifasupervisordiscoversneworadditional informationonanyoftheitemsrequiredtobeincluded inthereportpursuanttoparagraph(a)afterthereportis filed,thesupervisorshallnotifythedivisionthatnew informationhasbeendiscoverednolaterthanthenext businessdayafterthediscovery,andthesupervisor shallfileanamendedreportsignedbythesupervisorof electionsontheconductoftheelectionwithin10days afterthediscovery. (c)Suchreportsshallbemaintainedonfileinthe DivisionofElectionsandshallbeavailableforpublic inspection.Thedivisionshallutilizethereportssub- mittedbythecanvassingboardstodeterminewhat problemsmaybelikelytooccurinotherelectionsand disseminatesuchinformation,alongwithpossible solutions,tothesupervisorsofelections. (10)Thesupervisorshallfilewiththedepartmenta copyoforanexportfilefromtheresultsdatabaseofthe county’svotingsystemandotherstatisticalinformation asmayberequiredbythedepartment,theLegislature, ortheElectionAssistanceCommission.Thedepart- mentshalladoptrulesestablishingtherequiredcontent andacceptableformatsforthefilingsandtimeforfilings. History.—s.46,ch.6469,1913;RGS350;CGL407;s.11,ch.13761,1929;s. 6,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.57-104;s.6,ch.65-129;s.19,ch.73-334;s.26,ch. 77-175;s.47,ch.79-400;s.18,ch.84-302;s.4,ch.86-33;s.600,ch.95-147;s.41, ch.2001-40;s.20,ch.2002-17;s.26,ch.2003-415;s.58,ch.2005-277;s.33,ch. 2007-30;s.14,ch.2010-167;s.43,ch.2011-40;s.19,ch.2013-57. Note.—Formers.102.45. 102.151Countycanvassingboardtoissuecer- tificates;supervisortogivenoticetoDepartmentof State.—Thecountycanvassingboardshallmakeand signduplicatecertificatescontainingthetotalnumberof votescastforeachpersonnominatedorelected,the namesofpersonsforwhomsuchvoteswerecast,and Ch.102CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSF.S.2014 82 thenumberofvotescastforeachcandidateornominee. Oneofsuchcertificateswhichrelatestoofficesfor whichthecandidatesornomineeshavebeenvotedfor inmorethanonecountyshallbeimmediatelytrans- mittedtotheDepartmentofState,andthesecondcopy filedinthesupervisor’soffice.Thesupervisorshall transmittotheDepartmentofState,immediatelyafter thecountycanvassingboardhascanvassedthereturns oftheelection,alistcontainingthenamesofallcounty anddistrictofficersnominatedorelected,theofficefor whicheachwasnominatedorelected,andthemailing addressofeach. History.—s.47,ch.6469,1913;RGS351;CGL408;s.12,ch.13761,1929;s. 5,ch.25388,1949;s.6,ch.26870,1951;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.27,ch.77-175;s. 31,ch.89-338. Note.—Formers.102.46. 102.155Certificateofelection.—Thesupervisor shallgivetoanypersontheelectionofwhomiscertified bythecountycanvassingboardacertificateofthe person’selection.TheDepartmentofStateshallgiveto anypersontheelectionofwhomiscertifiedbythestate canvassingboardacertificateoftheperson’selection. Thecertificateofelectionwhichisissuedtoanyperson shallbeprimafacieevidenceoftheelectionofsuch person. History.—s.32,ch.3879,1889;RS186;s.63,ch.4328,1895;GS245;RGS 289;CGL345;s.2,ch.26870,1951;s.5,ch.77-175;s.1393,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.99.46. 102.166Manualrecountsofovervotesandun- dervotes.— (1)Ifthesecondsetofunofficialreturnspursuantto s.102.141indicatesthatacandidateforanyofficewas defeatedoreliminatedbyone-quarterofapercentor lessofthevotescastforsuchoffice,thatacandidatefor retentiontoajudicialofficewasretainedornotretained byone-quarterofapercentorlessofthevotescaston thequestionofretention,orthatameasureappearing ontheballotwasapprovedorrejectedbyone-quarterof apercentorlessofthevotescastonsuchmeasure,a manualrecountoftheovervotesandundervotescastin theentiregeographicjurisdictionofsuchofficeorballot measureshallbeorderedunless: (a)Thecandidateorcandidatesdefeatedorelimi- natedfromcontentionbyone-quarterof1percentor fewerofthevotescastforsuchofficerequestinwriting thatarecountnotbemade;or (b)Thenumberofovervotesandundervotesis fewerthanthenumberofvotesneededtochangethe outcomeoftheelection. TheSecretaryofStateisresponsiblefororderinga manualrecountforfederal,state,andmulticounty races.Thecountycanvassingboardorlocalboard responsibleforcertifyingtheelectionisresponsiblefor orderingamanualrecountforallotherraces. (2)(a)Anyhardwareorsoftwareusedtoidentifyand sortovervotesandundervotesforagivenraceorballot measuremustbecertifiedbytheDepartmentofState aspartofthevotingsystempursuanttos.101.015.Any suchhardwareorsoftwaremustbecapableofsimulta- neouslycountingvotes. (b)Overvotesandundervotesshallbeidentified andsortedwhilerecountingballotspursuanttos. 102.141,ifthehardwareorsoftwareforthispurpose hasbeencertifiedorthedepartment’srulessoprovide. (3)Anymanualrecountshallbeopentothepublic. (4)(a)Avoteforacandidateorballotmeasureshall becountedifthereisaclearindicationontheballotthat thevoterhasmadeadefinitechoice. (b)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptspecific rulesforthefederalwrite-inabsenteeballotandforeach certifiedvotingsystemprescribingwhatconstitutesa “clearindicationontheballotthatthevoterhasmadea definitechoice.”Therulesshallbeconsistent,tothe extentpracticable,andmaynot: 1.Exclusivelyprovidethatthevotermustproperly markordesignatehisorherchoiceontheballot;or 2.Containacatch-allprovisionthatfailstoidentify specificstandards,suchas“anyothermarkorindica- tionclearlyindicatingthatthevoterhasmadeadefinite choice.” (c)Theruleforthefederalwrite-inabsenteeballot mustaddress,ataminimum,thefollowingissues: 1.Theappropriatelinesorspacesfordesignating acandidatechoiceand,forstateandlocalraces,the officetobevoted,includingtheproximityofeachtothe otherandtheeffectofinterveningblanklines. 2.Thesufficiencyofdesignatingacandidate’sfirst orlastnamewhennoothercandidateintheracehas thesameorasimilarname. 3.Thesufficiencyofdesignatingacandidate’sfirst orlastnamewhenanopposingcandidatehasthesame orasimilarname,notwithstandinggenerationalsuffixes andtitlessuchas“Jr.,”“Sr.,”or“III.”Theruleshould contemplatethesufficiencyofadditionalfirstnamesand firstinitials,middlenamesandmiddleinitials,genera- tionalsuffixesandtitles,nicknames,and,ingeneral elections,thenameorabbreviationofapoliticalparty. 4.Candidatedesignationscontainingbothaqua- lifiedcandidate’snameandapoliticalparty,including wherethepartydesignatedisthecandidate’sparty,is notthecandidate’sparty,hasanopposingcandidatein therace,ordoesnothaveanopposingcandidateinthe race. 5.Situationswheretheabbreviationornameofa candidateisthesameastheabbreviationornameofa politicalpartytowhichthecandidatedoesnotbelong, includingwherethepartydesignatedhasanother candidateintheraceordoesnothaveacandidatein therace. 6.Theuseofmarks,symbols,orlanguage,such asarrows,quotationmarks,ortheword“same”or “ditto,”toindicatethatthesamepoliticalpartydesigna- tionappliestoalllistedoffices. 7.Situationswhereanelectordesignatesthe nameofaqualifiedcandidateforanincorrectoffice. 8.Situationswhereanelectordesignatesan otherwisecorrectofficenamethatincludesanincorrect districtnumber. (5)Proceduresforamanualrecountareasfollows: (a)Thecountycanvassingboardshallappointas manycountingteamsofatleasttwoelectorsasis necessarytomanuallyrecounttheballots.Acounting teammusthave,whenpossible,membersofatleast twopoliticalparties.Acandidateinvolvedintherace shallnotbeamemberofthecountingteam. F.S.2014CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSCh.102 83 (b)Eachduplicateballotpreparedpursuanttos. 101.5614(5)ors.102.141(7)shallbecomparedwiththe originalballottoensurethecorrectnessoftheduplicate. (c)Ifacountingteamisunabletodetermine whethertheballotcontainsaclearindicationthatthe voterhasmadeadefinitechoice,theballotshallbe presentedtothecountycanvassingboardfora determination. (d)TheDepartmentofStateshalladoptdetailed rulesprescribingadditionalrecountproceduresforeach certifiedvotingsystemwhichshallbeuniformtothe extentpracticable.Therulesshalladdress,atamini- mum,thefollowingareas: 1.Securityofballotsduringtherecountprocess; 2.Timeandplaceofrecounts; 3.Publicobservanceofrecounts; 4.Objectionstoballotdeterminations; 5.Recordofrecountproceedings;and 6.Proceduresrelatingtocandidateandpetitioner representatives. History.—s.9,ch.18405,1937;CGL1940;Supp.337(23-b);s.7,ch.22858, 1945;s.5,ch.26870,1951;s.30,ch.28156,1953;s.24,ch.57-1;s.29,ch.65-380; s.27,ch.77-175;s.48,ch.79-400;s.15,ch.89-348;s.601,ch.95-147;s.1,ch. 99-339;s.42,ch.2001-40;s.21,ch.2002-17;s.59,ch.2005-277;s.34,ch. 2007-30;s.15,ch.2010-167;s.3,ch.2011-162. Note.—Formers.100.25;s.101.57. 102.168Contestofelection.— (1)Exceptasprovidedins.102.171,thecertifica- tionofelectionornominationofanypersontooffice,or oftheresultonanyquestionsubmittedbyreferendum, maybecontestedinthecircuitcourtbyanyunsuccess- fulcandidateforsuchofficeornominationtheretoorby anyelectorqualifiedtovoteintheelectionrelatedto suchcandidacy,orbyanytaxpayer,respectively. (2)Suchcontestantshallfileacomplaint,together withthefeesprescribedinchapter28,withtheclerkof thecircuitcourtwithin10daysaftermidnightofthedate thelastboardresponsibleforcertifyingtheresults officiallycertifiestheresultsoftheelectionbeing contested. (3)Thecomplaintshallsetforththegroundson whichthecontestantintendstoestablishhisorherright tosuchofficeorsetasidetheresultoftheelectionona submittedreferendum.Thegroundsforcontestingan electionunderthissectionare: (a)Misconduct,fraud,orcorruptiononthepartof anyelectionofficialoranymemberofthecanvassing boardsufficienttochangeorplaceindoubttheresultof theelection. (b)Ineligibilityofthesuccessfulcandidateforthe nominationorofficeindispute. (c)Receiptofanumberofillegalvotesorrejection ofanumberoflegalvotessufficienttochangeorplace indoubttheresultoftheelection. (d)Proofthatanyelector,electionofficial,or canvassingboardmemberwasgivenoroffereda bribeorrewardinmoney,property,oranyotherthing ofvalueforthepurposeofprocuringthesuccessful candidate’snominationorelectionordeterminingthe resultonanyquestionsubmittedbyreferendum. (4)Thecanvassingboardresponsibleforcanvas- singtheelectionisanindispensablepartydefendantin countyandlocalelections.TheElectionsCanvassing Commissionisanindispensablepartydefendantin federal,state,andmulticountyelectionsandinelections forjusticeoftheSupremeCourt,judgeofadistrictcourt ofappeal,andjudgeofacircuitcourt.Thesuccessful candidateisanindispensablepartytoanyaction broughttocontesttheelectionornominationofa candidate. (5)Astatementofthegroundsofcontestmaynot berejected,northeproceedingsdismissed,bythecourt foranywantofformifthegroundsofcontestprovidedin thestatementaresufficienttoclearlyinformthe defendantoftheparticularproceedingorcausefor whichthenominationorelectioniscontested. (6)Acopyofthecomplaintshallbeserveduponthe defendantandanyotherpersonnamedthereininthe samemannerasinothercivilcasesunderthelawsof thisstate.Within10daysafterthecomplainthasbeen served,thedefendantmustfileanansweradmittingor denyingtheallegationsonwhichthecontestantreliesor statingthatthedefendanthasnoknowledgeorinforma- tionconcerningtheallegations,whichshallbedeemed adenialoftheallegations,andmuststateanyother defenses,inlaworfact,onwhichthedefendantrelies.If ananswerisnotfiledwithinthetimeprescribed,the defendantmaynotbegrantedahearingincourtto assertanyclaimorobjectionthatisrequiredbythis subsectiontobestatedinananswer. (7)Anycandidate,qualifiedelector,ortaxpayer presentingsuchacontesttoacircuitjudgeisentitled toanimmediatehearing.However,thecourtinits discretionmaylimitthetimetobeconsumedintaking testimony,withaviewthereintothecircumstancesof thematterandtotheproximityofanysucceeding election. (8)Inanycontestthatrequiresareviewofthe canvassingboard’sdecisiononthelegalityofan absenteeballotpursuanttos.101.68basedupona comparisonofthesignatureonthevoter’scertificate andthesignatureoftheelectorintheregistration records,thecircuitcourtmaynotrevieworconsider anyevidenceotherthanthesignatureonthevoter’s certificateandthesignatureoftheelectorinthe registrationrecords.Thecourt’sreviewofsuchissue shallbetodetermineonlyifthecanvassingboard abuseditsdiscretioninmakingitsdecision. History.—ss.7,8,Art.10,ch.38,1845;RS199;GS283;RGS379;CGL444;s. 3,ch.26870,1951;s.16,ch.65-378;s.28,ch.77-175;s.49,ch.79-400;s.602,ch. 95-147;s.3,ch.99-339;s.44,ch.2001-40;s.60,ch.2005-277;s.44,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.104.06;s.99.192;s.102.161. 102.1682Judgmentofouster;revocationof commission;judgmentsettingasidereferendum. (1)Ifthecontestantisfoundtobeentitledtothe office,ifonthefindingsajudgmenttothateffectis entered,andiftheadversepartyhasbeencommis- sionedorhasentereduponthedutiesthereoforis holdingtheoffice,thenajudgmentofoustershallbe enteredagainstsuchparty.Uponpresentationofa certifiedcopyofthejudgmentofoustertotheGovernor, theGovernorshallrevokesuchcommissionand commissionthepersonfoundinthejudgmenttobe entitledtotheoffice. Ch.102CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSF.S.2014 84 (2)Ifajudgmentisenteredsettingasidearefer- endum,theelectionshallbevoid. History.—s.9,Art.10,ch.38,1845;RS201;GS285;RGS381;CGL446;s.3, ch.26870,1951;s.18,ch.65-378;s.29,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.104.08;s.99.211;s.102.163. 102.1685Venue.—Thevenueforcontestinga nominationorelectionortheresultsofareferendum shallbeinthecountyinwhichthecontestantqualifiedor inthecountyinwhichthequestionwassubmittedfor referendumor,iftheelectionorreferendumcovered morethanonecounty,theninLeonCounty. History.—s.3,ch.26870,1951;s.17,ch.65-378;s.30,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.99.202;s.102.162. 102.169Quowarrantonotabridged.—Nothingin thiscodeshallbeconstruedtoabrogateorabridgeany remedythatmaynowexistbyquowarranto,butinsuch casetheproceedingprescribedins.102.168shallbe analternativeorcumulativeremedy. History.—RS203;GS287;RGS383;CGL448;s.3,ch.26870,1951;s.19,ch. 65-378;s.31,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.104.10;s.99.221;s.102.164. 102.171ContestofelectiontoLegislature.—The jurisdictiontohearanycontestoftheelectionofa membertoeitherhouseoftheLegislatureisvestedin theapplicablehouse,aseachhouse,pursuanttos.2, Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution,isthesolejudgeofthe qualifications,elections,andreturnsofitsmembers. Therefore,thecertificationofelectionofanypersonto theofficeofmemberofeitherhouseoftheLegislature mayonlybecontestedintheapplicablehousebyan unsuccessfulcandidateforsuchoffice,inaccordance withtherulesofthathouse.Thissectiondoesnotapply toanycontestofthenominationofanypersonforthe officeofmemberofeitherhouseoftheLegislatureat anyprimaryorspecialprimaryelectioninwhichonly thosequalifiedelectorswhoareregisteredmembersof thepoliticalpartyholdingsuchprimaryelectionmay vote,asprovidedforins.5(b),Art.VIoftheState Constitution.Thissectiondoesapplytoanycontestofa primaryorspecialprimaryelectionfortheofficeof memberofeitherhouseoftheLegislatureinwhichall qualifiedelectorsmayvote,asprovidedforins.5(b), Art.VIoftheStateConstitution,andtherecipientofthe mostvotesisdeemedtobeelectedaccordingto applicablelaw. History.—s.4,ch.99-339. F.S.2014CONDUCTINGELECTIONSANDASCERTAININGTHERESULTSCh.102 85 CHAPTER103 PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;EXECUTIVECOMMITTEES ANDMEMBERS 103.011ElectorsofPresidentandVicePresident. 103.021Nominationforpresidentialelectors. 103.022Write-incandidatesforPresidentandVice President. 103.051Congresssetsmeetingdatesofelectors. 103.061Meetingofelectorsandfillingofvacancies. 103.062Pluralityofvotestofillvacancy;proceeding incaseoftie. 103.071Compensationofelectors. 103.081Useofpartyname;politicaladvertising. 103.091Politicalparties. 103.092Affiliatedpartycommittees. 103.095Minorpoliticalparties. 103.101Presidentialpreferenceprimary. 103.121Powersanddutiesofexecutivecommittees. 103.131 Politicalpartyofficesdeemedvacantin certaincases. 103.141 Removalofcountyexecutivecommittee memberforviolationofoath. 103.011ElectorsofPresidentandVicePresi- dent.—ElectorsofPresidentandVicePresident,known aspresidentialelectors,shallbeelectedonthefirst TuesdayafterthefirstMondayinNovemberofeach yearthenumberofwhichisamultipleof4.Votescast fortheactualcandidatesforPresidentandVice Presidentshallbecountedasvotescastforthe presidentialelectorssupportingsuchcandidates.The DepartmentofStateshallcertifyaselectedthepre- sidentialelectorsofthecandidatesforPresidentand VicePresidentwhoreceivethehighestnumberof votes. History.—ss.2,3,ch.3879,1889;RS157;s.4,ch.4328,1895;s.3,ch.4537, 1897;GS174;RGS218;CGL253;s.2,ch.25383,1949;s.7,ch.26870,1951;ss. 10,35,ch.69-106;s.32,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.98.07. 103.021Nominationforpresidentialelectors.— Candidatesforpresidentialelectorsshallbenominated inthefollowingmanner: (1)TheGovernorshallnominatethepresidential electorsofeachpoliticalparty.Thestateexecutive committeeofeachpoliticalpartyshallbyresolution recommendcandidatesforpresidentialelectorsand deliveracertifiedcopythereoftotheGovernorbefore September1ofeachpresidentialelectionyear.The Governorshallnominateonlytheelectorsrecom- mendedbythestateexecutivecommitteeofthe respectivepoliticalparty.Eachsuchelectorshallbea qualifiedelectorofthepartyheorsherepresentswho hastakenanoaththatheorshewillvoteforthe candidatesofthepartythatheorsheisnominatedto represent.TheGovernorshallcertifytotheDepartment ofStateonorbeforeSeptember1,ineachpresidential electionyear,thenamesofanumberofelectorsfor eachpoliticalpartyequaltothenumberofsenatorsand representativeswhichthisstatehasinCongress. (2)Thenamesofthepresidentialelectorsshallnot beprintedonthegeneralelectionballot,butthenames oftheactualcandidatesforPresidentandVicePre- sidentforwhomthepresidentialelectorswillvoteif electedshallbeprintedontheballotintheorderin whichthepartyofwhichthecandidateisanominee polledthehighestnumberofvotesforGovernorinthe lastgeneralelection. (3)CandidatesforPresidentandVicePresident withnopartyaffiliationmayhavetheirnamesprintedon thegeneralelectionballotsifapetitionissignedby1 percentoftheregisteredelectorsofthisstate,asshown bythecompilationbytheDepartmentofStateforthe lastprecedinggeneralelection.Aseparatepetitionfrom eachcountyforwhichsignaturesaresolicitedshallbe submittedtothesupervisorofelectionsoftherespec- tivecountynolaterthanJuly15ofeachpresidential electionyear.Thesupervisorshallcheckthenames and,onorbeforethedateoftheprimaryelection,shall certifythenumbershownasregisteredelectorsofthe county.Thesupervisorshallbepaidbytheperson requestingthecertificationthecostofcheckingthe petitionsasprescribedins.99.097.Thesupervisorshall thenforwardthecertificatetotheDepartmentofState whichshalldeterminewhetherornotthepercentage factorrequiredinthissectionhasbeenmet.Whenthe percentagefactorrequiredinthissectionhasbeenmet, theDepartmentofStateshallorderthenamesofthe candidatesforwhomthepetitionwascirculatedtobe includedontheballotandshallpermittherequired numberofpersonstobecertifiedaselectorsinthe samemanneraspartycandidates. (4)(a)Aminorpoliticalpartythatisaffiliatedwitha nationalpartyholdinganationalconventiontonominate candidatesforPresidentandVicePresidentofthe UnitedStatesmayhavethenamesofitscandidatesfor PresidentandVicePresidentoftheUnitedStates printedonthegeneralelectionballotbyfilingwiththe DepartmentofStateacertificatenamingthecandidates forPresidentandVicePresidentandlistingtherequired numberofpersonstoserveaselectors.Notificationto theDepartmentofStateunderthissubsectionshallbe madebySeptember1oftheyearinwhichtheelectionis held.WhentheDepartmentofStatehasbeenso notified,itshallorderthenamesofthecandidates nominatedbytheminorpoliticalpartytobeincludedon theballotandshallpermittherequirednumberof personstobecertifiedaselectorsinthesamemanner asotherpartycandidates.Asusedinthissection,the term“nationalparty”meansapoliticalpartythatis registeredwithandrecognizedasaqualifiednational committeeofapoliticalpartybytheFederalElection Commission. (b)Aminorpoliticalpartythatisnotaffiliatedwitha nationalpartyholdinganationalconventiontonominate candidatesforPresidentandVicePresidentofthe UnitedStatesmayhavethenamesofitscandidatesfor PresidentandVicePresidentprintedonthegeneral electionballotifapetitionissignedby1percentofthe registeredelectorsofthisstate,asshownbythe Ch.103PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;COMMITTEESF.S.2014 86 compilationbytheDepartmentofStateforthepreced- inggeneralelection.Aseparatepetitionfromeach countyforwhichsignaturesaresolicitedshallbe submittedtothesupervisorsofelectionsoftherespec- tivecountynolaterthanJuly15ofeachpresidential electionyear.Thesupervisorshallcheckthenames and,onorbeforethedateoftheprimaryelection,shall certifythenumbershownasregisteredelectorsofthe county.Thesupervisorshallbepaidbytheperson requestingthecertificationthecostofcheckingthe petitionsasprescribedins.99.097.Thesupervisorshall thenforwardthecertificatetotheDepartmentofState, whichshalldeterminewhetherornotthepercentage factorrequiredinthissectionhasbeenmet.Whenthe percentagefactorrequiredinthissectionhasbeenmet, theDepartmentofStateshallorderthenamesofthe candidatesforwhomthepetitionwascirculatedtobe includedontheballotandshallpermittherequired numberofpersonstobecertifiedaselectorsinthe samemannerasotherpartycandidates. (5)Whenforanyreasonapersonnominatedor electedasapresidentialelectorisunabletoserve becauseofdeath,incapacity,orotherwise,theGover- normayappointapersontofillsuchvacancywho possessesthequalificationsrequiredfortheelectorto havebeennominatedinthefirstinstance.Suchperson shallfilewiththeGovernoranoaththatheorshewill supportthesamecandidatesforPresidentandVice Presidentthatthepersonwhoisunabletoservewas committedtosupport. History.—s.1,ch.25143,1949;s.7,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.61-364;s.1,ch. 67-353;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;ss.7,8,ch.70-269;s.1,ch.70-439;s.32,ch. 77-175;s.8,ch.83-251;s.13,ch.85-80;s.603,ch.95-147;s.5,ch.99-318;s.61, ch.2005-277;s.18,ch.2005-286;s.45,ch.2011-40. Note.—Formers.102.011. 103.022Write-incandidatesforPresidentand VicePresident.—Personsseekingtoqualifyforelec- tionaswrite-incandidatesforPresidentandVice PresidentoftheUnitedStatesmayhaveablank spaceprovidedonthegeneralelectionballotfortheir namestobewritteninbyfilinganoathwiththe DepartmentofStateatanytimeafterthe57thday, butbeforenoonofthe49thday,priortothedateofthe primaryelectionintheyearinwhichapresidential electionisheld.TheDepartmentofStateshallprescribe theformtobeusedinadministeringtheoath.The candidatesshallfilewiththedepartmentacertificate namingtherequirednumberofpersonstoserveas electors.Suchwrite-incandidatesshallnotbeentitledto havetheirnamesontheballot. History.—s.15,ch.81-105;s.9,ch.83-251;s.19,ch.2005-286. 103.051Congresssetsmeetingdatesofelec- tors.—Thepresidentialelectorsshall,onthedaythatis directedbyCongressandatthetimefixedbythe Governor,meetatTallahasseeandperformtheduties requiredofthembytheConstitutionandlawsofthe UnitedStates. History.—s.6,ch.71,1847;RS204;GS288;RGS384;CGL449;s.7,ch. 26870,1951;s.32,ch.77-175;s.62,ch.2005-277. Note.—Formers.105.01. 103.061Meetingofelectorsandfillingofvacan- cies.—Eachpresidentialelectorshall,onthedayfixed byCongresstoelectaPresidentandVicePresident andatthetimefixedbytheGovernor,givenoticetothe GovernorthattheelectorisinTallahasseeandreadyto performthedutiesofpresidentialelector.TheGovernor shallforthwithdelivertothepresidentialelectorspre- sentacertificateofthenamesofalltheelectors;andif, onexaminationthereof,itshouldbefoundthatoneor moreelectorsareabsent,theelectorspresentshall electbyballot,inthepresenceoftheGovernor,a personorpersonstofillsuchvacancyorvacanciesas mayhaveoccurredthroughthenonattendanceofoneor moreoftheelectors. History.—s.8,ch.71,1847;RS206;GS290;RGS386;CGL451;s.7,ch. 26870,1951;s.32,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.85-19;s.604,ch.95-147;s.63,ch. 2005-277. Note.—Formers.105.03. 103.062Pluralityofvotestofillvacancy;pro- ceedingincaseoftie.—Ifanymorethanthenumber ofpersonsrequiredtofillthevacancyasprovidedbys. 103.061receivethehighestandanequalnumberof votes,thentheelectionofthosereceivingsuchhighest andequalnumberofvotesshallbedeterminedbylot drawnbytheGovernorinthepresenceofthepre- sidentialelectorsattending;otherwise,those,tothe numberrequired,receivingthehighestnumberofvotes, shallbeconsideredelectedtofillthevacancy. History.—s.7,ch.26870,1951;s.2,ch.67-353;s.32,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.103.031. 103.071Compensationofelectors.—Eachpre- sidentialelectorattendingassuchinTallahasseeshall bereimbursedforhisorhertravelexpenses,as providedins.112.061,fromtheelector’splaceof residencetoTallahasseeandreturn.Suchexpenses shallbepaiduponapprovaloftheGovernor.The amountsnecessarytomeettherequirementsofthis sectionshallbeincludedinthelegislativebudget requestoftheGovernor.Iftheamountsappropriated forthispurposeareinsufficient,theExecutiveOfficeof theGovernormayreleasethenecessaryamountsfrom thedeficiencyappropriation. History.—s.12,ch.71,1847;RS210;GS294;RGS390;CGL455;ss.7,chs. 26869,26870,1951;s.1,ch.61-32;s.6,ch.63-400;ss.2,3,ch.67-371;ss.31,35, ch.69-106;s.86,ch.79-190;s.605,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.105.07. 103.081Useofpartyname;politicaladvertising. (1)Nopersonshallusethename,abbreviation,or symbolofanypoliticalparty,thename,abbreviation,or symbolofwhichisfiledwiththeDepartmentofState,in politicaladvertisinginnewspapers,otherpublications, handbills,radioortelevision,oranyotherformof advertisinginconnectionwithanypoliticalactivitiesin supportofacandidateofanyotherparty,unlesssuch personshallfirstobtainthewrittenpermissionofthe chairofthestateexecutivecommitteeofthepartythe name,abbreviation,orsymbolofwhichistobeused. (2)Nopersonorgroupofpersonsshallusethe name,abbreviation,orsymbolofanypoliticalparty,the name,abbreviation,orsymbolofwhichisfiledwiththe DepartmentofState,inconnectionwithanyclub,group, association,ororganizationofanykindunlessapproval andpermissionhavebeengiveninwritingbythestate executivecommitteeofsuchparty.Thissubsection shallnotapplytocountyexecutivecommitteesofsuch partiesandorganizationswhicharecharteredbythe F.S.2014PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;COMMITTEESCh.103 87 nationalexecutivecommitteeofthepartythename, abbreviation,orsymbolofwhichistobeused,orto organizationsusingthenameofanypoliticalparty whichorganizationshavebeeninexistenceandorga- nizedonastatewidebasisforaperiodof10years. (3)ApoliticalpartymayfilewiththeDepartmentof Statenamesofgroupsorcommitteesassociatedwith thepoliticalparty.Suchfilednamesmaynotbeused withoutfirstobtainingthewrittenpermissionofthechair ofthestateexecutivecommitteeoftheparty. (4)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionoflawtothe contrary,anaffiliatedpartycommitteeshallbeentitled tousethename,abbreviation,orsymbolofthepolitical partyofitsleaderasdefinedins.103.092. History.—s.6,ch.6469,1913;RGS304;CGL360;s.7,ch.26870,1951;s.26, ch.29934,1955;s.1,ch.57-202;s.1,ch.61-424;s.3,ch.67-353;ss.10,35,ch. 69-106;s.32,ch.77-175;s.606,ch.95-147;s.35,ch.2007-30;ss.1,30,ch. 2011-6;HJR7105,2011RegularSession. Note.—Formers.102.06. 103.091Politicalparties.— (1)Eachpoliticalpartyofthestateshallberepre- sentedbyastateexecutivecommittee.Countyexecu- tivecommitteesandothercommitteesmaybeestab- lishedinaccordancewiththerulesofthestateexecutive committee.Apoliticalpartymayprovidefortheselec- tionofitsnationalcommitteeanditsstateandcounty executivecommitteesinsuchmannerasitdeems proper.Unlessotherwiseprovidedbypartyrule,the countyexecutivecommitteeofeachpoliticalpartyshall consistofatleasttwomembers,amanandawoman, fromeachprecinct,whoshallbecalledtheprecinct committeemanandcommitteewoman.Forcounties dividedinto40ormoreprecincts,thestateexecutive committeemayadoptadistrictunitofrepresentationfor suchcountyexecutivecommittees.Uponadoptionofa districtunitofrepresentation,thestateexecutive committeeshallrequestthesupervisorofelectionsof thatcounty,withapprovaloftheboardofcounty commissioners,toprovideforelectiondistrictsasnearly equalinnumberofregisteredvotersaspossible.Each countycommitteemanorcommitteewomanshallbea residentoftheprecinctfromwhichheorsheiselected. Eachstatecommitteemanorcommitteewomanmustbe amemberingoodstandingofthecountyexecutive committeeforthecountyinwhichthestatecommittee- manorcommitteewomanisaregisteredvoter. (2)Thestateexecutivecommitteeofapoliticalparty maybyresolutionprovideamethodofelectionof nationalcommitteemenandnationalcommitteewomen andofnominationofpresidentialelectors,ifsuchparty isentitledtoaplaceontheballotasotherwiseprovided forpresidentialelectors,andmayprovidealsoforthe electionofdelegatesandalternatestonationalcon- ventions. (3)Thestateexecutivecommitteeofeachpolitical partyshallfilewiththeDepartmentofStatethenames andaddressesofitschair,vicechair,secretary, treasurer,andmembersandshallfileacopyofits constitution,bylaws,andrulesandregulationswiththe DepartmentofState.Eachcountyexecutivecommittee shallfilewiththestateexecutivecommitteeandwiththe supervisorofelectionsthenamesandaddressesofits officersandmembers. (4)Anypoliticalpartyotherthanaminorpolitical partymaybyruleprovideforthemembershipofitsstate orcountyexecutivecommitteetobeelectedfor4-year termsattheprimaryelectionineachyearapresidential electionisheld.Thetermsshallcommenceonthefirst dayofthemonthfollowingeachpresidentialgeneral election;butthenamesofcandidatesforpoliticalparty officesshallnotbeplacedontheballotatanyother election.Theresultsofsuchelectionshallbedeter- minedbyapluralityofthevotescast.Insuchevent, electorsseekingtoqualifyforsuchofficeshalldoso withtheDepartmentofStateorsupervisorofelections notearlierthannoonofthe71stday,orlaterthannoon ofthe67thday,precedingtheprimaryelection.The outgoingchairofeachcountyexecutivecommittee shall,within30daysafterthecommitteememberstake office,holdanorganizationalmeetingofallnewly electedmembersforthepurposeofelectingofficers. Thechairofeachstateexecutivecommitteeshall, within60daysafterthecommitteememberstakeoffice, holdanorganizationalmeetingofallnewlyelected membersforthepurposeofelectingofficers. (5)Intheeventnocountycommitteemanorcom- mitteewomaniselected,oravacancyoccursfromany othercauseinanycountyexecutivecommittee,the countychairshallcallameetingofthecountyexecutive committeebyduenoticetoallmembers,andthe vacancyshallbefilledbyamajorityvoteofthose presentatameetingatwhichaquorumispresent.Such vacancyshallbefilledbyaqualifiedmemberofthe politicalpartyresidinginthedistrictwherethevacancy occurredandfortheunexpiredportionoftheterm. (6)(a)Inadditiontothemembersprovidedforin subsection(1),eachcountyexecutivecommitteeshall includeallmembersoftheLegislaturewhoareresi- dentsofthecountyandmembersoftheirrespective politicalpartyandwhoshallbeknownasat-large committeemenandcommitteewomen. (b)Eachstateexecutivecommitteeshallinclude,as at-largecommitteemenandcommitteewomen,allmem- bersoftheUnitedStatesCongressrepresentingthe StateofFloridawhoaremembersofthepoliticalparty, allstatewideelectedofficialswhoaremembersofthe party,10Floridaregisteredvoterswhoaremembersof thepartyasappointedbytheGovernoriftheGovernor isamemberoftheparty,andthePresidentofthe SenateortheMinorityLeaderintheSenate,andthe SpeakeroftheHouseofRepresentativesortheMinority LeaderintheHouseofRepresentatives,whicheverisa memberofthepoliticalparty,and20membersofthe Legislaturewhoaremembersofthepoliticalparty.Ten ofthelegislatorsshallbeappointedwiththeconcur- renceofthestatechairoftherespectiveparty,as follows:fivetobeappointedbythePresidentofthe Senate;fivebytheMinorityLeaderintheSenate;fiveby theSpeakeroftheHouseofRepresentatives;andfive bytheMinorityLeaderintheHouse. (c)Whenapoliticalpartyallowsanymemberofthe stateexecutivecommitteetohavemorethanonevote perperson,otherthanbyproxy,inamattercoming beforethestateexecutivecommittee,the20members oftheLegislatureappointedunderparagraph(b)shall notbeappointedtothestateexecutivecommitteeand Ch.103PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;COMMITTEESF.S.2014 88 thefollowingelectedofficialswhoaremembersofthat politicalpartyshallbeappointedandshallhavethe followingvotes: 1.Governor:anumberequalto15percentofvotes castbystateexecutivecommitteemenandcommittee- women; 2.LieutenantGovernor:anumberequalto5 percentofthevotescastbystateexecutivecommittee- menandcommitteewomen; 3.EachmemberoftheUnitedStatesSenate representingthestate:anumberequalto10percent ofthevotescastbystateexecutivecommitteemenand committeewomen; 4.AttorneyGeneral:anumberequalto5percent ofthevotescastbystateexecutivecommitteemenand committeewomen; 5.ChiefFinancialOfficer:anumberequalto5 percentofthevotescastbystateexecutivecommittee- menandcommitteewomen; 6.CommissionerofAgriculture:anumberequalto 5percentofthevotescastbystateexecutivecommit- teemenandcommitteewomen; 7.PresidentoftheSenate:anumberequalto10 percentofthevotescastbystateexecutivecommittee- menandcommitteewomen; 8.MinorityleaderoftheSenate:anumberequalto 10percentofthevotescastbystateexecutive committeemenandcommitteewomen; 9.SpeakeroftheHouseofRepresentatives:a numberequalto10percentofthevotescastbystate executivecommitteemenandcommitteewomen; 10.MinorityleaderoftheHouseofRepresentatives: anumberequalto10percentofthevotescastbystate executivecommitteemenandcommitteewomen;and 11.EachmemberoftheUnitedStatesHouseof Representativesrepresentingthestate:anumberequal to1percentofthevotescastbystateexecutive committeemenandcommitteewomen. (d)1.Thegoverningbodyofeachstateexecutive committeeasdefinedbypartyruleshallincludeasat- largecommitteemenandcommitteewomenallstate- wideelectedofficialswhoaremembersofsuchpolitical party;uptofourmembersoftheUnitedStatesCon- gressrepresentingthestatewhoaremembersofsuch politicalpartyandwhoshallbeappointedbythestate chaironthebasisofgeographicrepresentation;the permanentpresidingofficerselectedbythemembersof eachhouseoftheLegislaturewhoaremembersofsuch politicalparty;andtheminorityleaderselectedbythe membersofeachhouseoftheLegislaturewhoare membersofsuchpoliticalparty. 2.Allmembersofthegoverningbodyshallhave onevoteperperson. (7)Membersofthestateexecutivecommitteeor governingbodymayvotebyproxy. (8)Theconductingofofficialbusinessinconnection withone’spublicofficeconstitutesgoodandsufficient reasonforfailuretoattendcountyorstateexecutive committeemeetingsorameetingofthegoverning body. History.—ss.1,2,2A,ch.22039,1943;ss.1,2,3,ch.22678,1945;s.7,ch. 26870,1951;s.32,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.78-1;s.22,ch.79-164;s.3,ch.81-312;s. 12,ch.82-143;s.3,ch.83-242;s.33,ch.84-302;s.17,ch.87-363;s.607,ch. 95-147;s.2,ch.95-197;s.110,ch.2003-261;s.20,ch.2005-286;s.36,ch. 2007-30. Note.—Formers.102.71. 103.092Affiliatedpartycommittees.— (1)Forpurposesofthissection,theterm“leader” meansthePresidentoftheSenate,theSpeakerofthe HouseofRepresentatives,ortheminorityleaderof eitherhouseoftheLegislature,untilapersonis designatedbyapoliticalpartyconferenceofmembers ofeitherhousetosucceedtoanysuchposition,atwhich timethedesigneebecomestheleaderforpurposesof thissection. (2)Theleaderofeachpoliticalpartyconferenceof theHouseofRepresentativesandtheSenatemay establishaseparate,affiliatedpartycommitteeto supporttheelectionofcandidatesoftheleader’s politicalparty.Theaffiliatedpartycommitteeissubject tothesameprovisionsofchapter106asapolitical party. (3)Eachaffiliatedpartycommitteeshall: (a)Adoptbylawstoinclude,ataminimum,the designationofatreasurer. (b)Conductcampaignsforcandidateswhoare membersoftheleader’spoliticalparty. (c)Establishanaccount. (d)Raiseandexpendfunds.Suchfundsmaynotbe expendedorcommittedtobeexpendedexceptwhen authorizedbytheleaderoftheaffiliatedpartycommit- tee. History.—ss.2,30,ch.2011-6;HJR7105,2011RegularSession. 103.095Minorpoliticalparties.— (1)Anygroupofcitizensorganizedforthegeneral purposesofelectingtoofficequalifiedpersonsand determiningpublicissuesunderthedemocraticpro- cessesoftheUnitedStatesmaybecomeaminor politicalpartyofthisstatebyfilingwiththedepartmenta certificateshowingthenameoftheorganization,the namesandaddressesofitscurrentofficers,including themembersofitsexecutivecommittee,accompanied byacompleteduniformstatewidevoterregistration applicationasspecifiedins.97.052foreachofits currentofficersandmembersofitsexecutivecommittee whichreflecttheiraffiliationwiththeproposedminor politicalparty,andacopyofitsconstitution,bylaws,and rulesandregulations. (2)Eachelectorregisteredtovoteintheminor politicalpartyinwhichheorshehassodesignatedhas afundamentalrighttofullyandmeaningfullyparticipate inthebusinessandaffairsoftheminorpoliticalparty withoutanymonetaryencumbrance.Theconstitution, bylaws,rules,regulations,orotherequivalentdocu- mentsmustreflectthisfundamentalrightandmust provideforandcontainreasonableprovisionsthat,ata minimum,prescribeproceduresto:prescribeitsmem- bership;conductitsmeetingsaccordingtogenerally acceptedparliamentarypractices;timelynotifyits membersastothetime,date,andplaceofallofits meetings;timelypublishnoticeonitspublicand functioningwebsiteastothetime,date,andplaceof allofitsmeetings;electitsofficers;removeitsofficers; makepartynominationswhenrequiredbylaw;conduct campaignsforpartynominees;raiseandexpendparty F.S.2014PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;COMMITTEESCh.103 89 funds;selectdelegatestoitsnationalconvention,if applicable;selectpresidentialelectors,ifapplicable; andalteroramendallofitsgoverningdocuments. (3)Themembersoftheexecutivecommitteemust electachair,vicechair,secretary,andtreasurer,allof whomshallbemembersoftheminorpoliticalparty,and nomembermayholdmorethanoneoffice,exceptthat onepersonmayholdtheofficesofsecretaryand treasurer. (4)Uponapprovaloftheminorpoliticalparty’sfiling, thedepartmentshallprocessthevoterregistration applicationssubmittedbytheminorpoliticalparty’s officersandmembersofitsexecutivecommittee.Itshall bethedutyoftheminorpoliticalpartytonotifythe departmentofanychangesinthefilingcertificatewithin 5daysaftersuchchanges. (5)TheDivisionofElectionsshalladoptrulesto prescribethemannerinwhichpoliticalparties,including minorpoliticalparties,mayhavetheirfilingswiththe DepartmentofStatecanceled.Suchrulesshall,ata minimum,providefor: (a)Notice,whichmustcontainthefactsandcon- ductthatwarranttheintendedaction,including,butnot limitedto,thefailuretohaveanyvotersregisteredinthe party,thefailuretonotifythedepartmentofreplacement officers,thefailuretofilecampaignfinancereports,the failuretoadoptandfilewiththedepartmentallgovern- ingdocumentscontainingtheprovisionsspecifiedin subsection(2),andlimitedactivity. (b)Adequateopportunitytorespond. (c)AppealofthedecisiontotheFloridaElections Commission.Suchappealsareexemptfromthecon- fidentialityprovisionsofs.106.25. (6)Therequirementsofthissectionareretroactive foranyminorpoliticalpartyregisteredwiththedepart- mentonJuly1,2011,andmustbecompliedwithwithin 180daysafterthedepartmentprovidesnoticetothe minorpoliticalpartyoftherequirementscontainedin thissection.Failureoftheminorpoliticalpartytocomply withtherequirementswithin180daysafterreceiptof thenoticeshallautomaticallyresultinthecancellationof theminorpoliticalparty’sregistration. History.—s.46,ch.2011-40. 103.101Presidentialpreferenceprimary.— (1)Eachpoliticalpartyotherthanaminorpolitical partyshall,atthepresidentialpreferenceprimary,elect onepersontobetheparty’scandidatefornomination forPresidentoftheUnitedStatesorselectdelegatesto theparty’snationalnominatingconvention,asprovided bypartyrule.Thepresidentialpreferenceprimaryshall beheldineachyearthenumberofwhichisamultipleof 4onthefirstTuesdaythattherulesofthemajorpolitical partiesprovideforstatedelegationstobeallocated withoutpenalty.Anypartyruledirectingthevoteof delegatesatanationalnominatingconventionshall reasonablyreflecttheresultsofthepresidentialpre- ferenceprimary,ifoneisheld. (2)ByNovember30oftheyearprecedingthe presidentialpreferenceprimary,eachpoliticalparty shallsubmittotheSecretaryofStatealistofits presidentialcandidatestobeplacedonthepresidential preferenceprimaryballotorcandidatesentitledtohave delegatesappearonthepresidentialpreferencepri- maryballot.TheSecretaryofStateshallprepareand publishalistofthenamesofthepresidentialcandidates submittednotlaterthanonthefirstTuesdayafterthe firstMondayinDecemberoftheyearprecedingthe presidentialpreferenceprimary.TheDepartmentof Stateshallimmediatelynotifyeachpresidentialcandi- datelistedbytheSecretaryofState.Suchnotification shallbeinwriting,byregisteredmail,withreturnreceipt requested. (3)Acandidate’snameshallbeprintedonthe presidentialpreferenceprimaryballotunlessthecandi- datesubmitstotheDepartmentofState,priortothe secondTuesdayafterthefirstMondayinDecemberof theyearprecedingthepresidentialpreferenceprimary, anaffidavitstatingthatheorsheisnotnow,anddoes notpresentlyintendtobecome,acandidatefor Presidentattheupcomingnominatingconvention.Ifa candidatewithdrawspursuanttothissubsection,the DepartmentofStateshallnotifythestateexecutive committeethatthecandidate’snamewillnotbeplaced ontheballot.TheDepartmentofStateshall,nolater thanthethirdTuesdayafterthefirstMondayin Decemberoftheyearprecedingthepresidentialpre- ferenceprimary,certifytoeachsupervisorofelections thenameofeachcandidateforpoliticalpartynomina- tiontobeprintedontheballot. (4)Thenamesofcandidatesforpoliticalparty nominationsforPresidentoftheUnitedStatesshall beprintedonofficialballotsforthepresidentialpre- ferenceprimaryelectionandshallbemarked,counted, canvassed,returned,andproclaimedinthesame mannerandunderthesameconditions,sofaras theyareapplicable,asinotherstateelections.If partyrulerequiresthedelegates’namestobeprinted ontheofficialpresidentialpreferenceprimaryballot,the nameofthepresidentialcandidatesforthatpolitical partymaynotbeprintedseparately,buttheballotmay reflectthepresidentialcandidatetowhomthedelegate ispledged.If,however,apoliticalpartyhasonlyone presidentialcandidate,neitherthenameofthecandi- datenorthenamesofthecandidate’sdelegatesshall beprintedontheballot. (5)Thestateexecutivecommitteeofeachparty,by ruleadoptedatleast60dayspriortothepresidential preferenceprimaryelection,shalldeterminethenum- ber,andestablishprocedurestobefollowedinthe selection,ofdelegatesanddelegatealternatesfrom amongeachcandidate’ssupporters.Acopyofanyrule adoptedbytheexecutivecommitteeshallbefiledwith theDepartmentofStatewithin7daysafteritsadoption andshallbecomeapublicrecord.TheDepartmentof Stateshallreviewtheproceduresandshallnotifythe stateexecutivecommitteeofeachpoliticalpartyofany ballotlimitations. (6)Allnamesofcandidatesordelegatesshallbe listedasdirectedbytheDepartmentofState. History.—s.3,ch.6469,1913;RGS301;CGL357;ss.1,2,3,ch.22058,1943; s.1,ch.22729,1945;s.1,ch.25235,1949;s.7,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.29947, 1955;s.4,ch.67-353;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.2,ch.71-236;s.2,ch.75-246;s.1, ch.77-174;s.32,ch.77-175;s.14,ch.82-143;s.1,ch.84-92;s.1,ch.86-97;s.32, ch.89-338;s.15,ch.91-45;s.608,ch.95-147;s.28,ch.2001-40;s.3,ch.2007-30; s.27,ch.2008-95;s.47,ch.2011-40;s.28,ch.2012-116;s.20,ch.2013-57. Note.—Formerss.102.03,102.72. Ch.103PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;COMMITTEESF.S.2014 90 103.121Powersanddutiesofexecutivecom- mittees.— (1)(a)Eachstateandcountyexecutivecommitteeof apoliticalpartyshallhavethepowerandduty: 1.Toadoptaconstitutionbytwo-thirdsvoteofthe fullcommittee. 2.Toadoptsuchbylawsasitmaydeemnecessary bymajorityvoteofthefullcommittee. 3.Toconductitsmeetingsaccordingtogenerally acceptedparliamentarypractice. 4.Tomakepartynominationwhenrequiredbylaw. 5.Toconductcampaignsforpartynominees. 6.Toraiseandexpendpartyfunds.Suchfunds maynotbeexpendedorcommittedtobeexpended exceptafterwrittenauthorizationbythechairofthe stateorcountyexecutivecommittee. (b)Thecountyexecutivecommitteeshallreceive paymentofassessmentsuponcandidatestobevoted forinasinglecountyexceptstatesenators,state representatives,andrepresentativestotheCongress oftheUnitedStates;anaffiliatedpartycommittee controlledbyaleaderoftheSenateasdefinedins. 103.092shallreceivepaymentofassessmentsupon candidatesfortheofficeofstatesenator,andan affiliatedpartycommitteecontrolledbyaleaderofthe HouseofRepresentativesasdefinedins.103.092shall receivepaymentofassessmentsuponcandidatesfor theofficeofstaterepresentative;andthestateexecu- tivecommitteesshallreceiveallotherassessments authorized.Allpartyassessmentsshallbe2percentof theannualsalaryoftheofficesoughtbytherespective candidate.Allsuchcommitteeassessmentsshallbe remittedtothestateexecutivecommitteeofthe appropriatepartyanddistributedinaccordancewith subsection(5),exceptthatassessmentsforcandidates fortheofficeofstatesenatororstaterepresentative shallberemittedtotheappropriateaffiliatedparty committee. (2)Thechairandtreasurerofanexecutivecommit- teeofanypoliticalpartyshallbeaccountableforthe fundsofsuchcommitteeandjointlyliablefortheir properexpenditureforauthorizedpurposesonly.The fundsofeachsuchstateexecutivecommitteeshallbe publiclyauditedattheendofeachcalendaryearanda copyofsuchauditfurnishedtotheDepartmentofState foritsexaminationpriortoApril1oftheensuingyear. WhenfiledwiththeDepartmentofState,copiesofsuch auditshallbepublicdocuments.Thetreasurerofeach countyexecutivecommitteeshallmaintainadequate recordsevidencingreceiptanddisbursementofallparty fundsreceivedbyhimorher,andsuchrecordsshallbe publiclyauditedattheendofeachcalendaryearanda copyofsuchauditfiledwiththesupervisorofelections andthestateexecutivecommitteepriortoApril1ofthe ensuingyear. (3)Anychairortreasurerofastateorcounty executivecommitteeofanypoliticalpartywhoknow- inglymisappropriates,ormakesanunlawfulexpendi- tureof,orafalseorimproperaccountingfor,thefunds ofsuchcommitteeisguiltyofafelonyofthethird degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. (4)Thecentralcommitteeorotherequivalentgov- erningbodyofeachstateexecutivecommitteeshall adoptarulewhichgovernsthetimeandmannerin whichtherespectivecountyexecutivecommitteesof suchpartymayendorse,certify,screen,orotherwise recommendoneormorecandidatesforsuchparty’s nominationforelection.Uponadoption,suchruleshall providetheexclusivemethodbywhichacounty committeemaysoendorse,certify,screen,orotherwise recommend.Nolaterthanthedateonwhichqualifying forpublicofficebeginspursuanttos.99.061,thechair ofeachcountyexecutivecommitteeshallnotifyin writingthesupervisorofelectionsofhisorhercounty whetherthecountyexecutivecommitteehasendorsed orintendstoendorse,certify,screen,orotherwise recommendcandidatesfornominationpursuanttoparty rule.Acopyofsuchnotificationshallbeprovidedtothe SecretaryofStateandtothechairoftheappropriate stateexecutivecommittee. (5)Thestatechairofeachstateexecutivecommit- teeshallreturnthe2-percentcommitteeassessmentfor countycandidatestotheappropriatecountyexecutive committeesonlyuponreceiptofawrittenstatementthat suchcountyexecutivecommitteechoosesnotto endorse,certify,screen,orotherwiserecommendone ormorecandidatesforsuchparty’snominationfor electionanduponthestatechair’sdeterminationthat thecountyexecutivecommitteeisincompliancewithall Floridastatutesandallstatepartyrules,bylaws, constitutions,andrequirements. History.—ss.20,21,23,28,ch.6469,1913;RGS324,325,327,332;CGL381, 382,384,389;s.1,ch.25389,1949;s.9,ch.26329,1949;s.7,ch.26870,1951;s. 41,ch.28156,1953;s.2,ch.29935,1955;s.1,ch.57-743;s.1,ch.61-157;s.1,ch. 63-97;ss.6,7,8,ch.67-353;ss.10,35,ch.69-106;s.26,ch.77-104;s.32,ch. 77-175;s.50,ch.79-400;s.1,ch.82-160;s.25,ch.83-217;s.2,ch.83-242;s.1, ch.89-256;s.609,ch.95-147;s.64,ch.2005-277;ss.3,30,ch.2011-6;HJR7105, 2011RegularSession. Note.—Formerss.102.27,102.28,102.30,102.35. 103.131Politicalpartyofficesdeemedvacantin certaincases.—Everypoliticalpartyofficeshallbe deemedvacantinthefollowingcases: (1)Bythedeathoftheincumbent. (2)Byhisorherresignation. (3)Byhisorherremoval. (4)Byhisorherceasingtobeaninhabitantofthe state,district,orprecinctforwhichheorsheshallhave beenelectedorappointed. (5)Byhisorherrefusaltoaccepttheoffice. (6)Theconvictionoftheincumbentofanyfelony. (7)Thedecisionofacompetenttribunaldeclaring voidhisorherelectionorappointment,andhisorher removalbysaidtribunal. (8)Byhisorherfailuretoattend,withoutgoodand sufficientreason,threeconsecutivemeetings,regular orcalled,ofthecommitteeofwhichheorsheisa member. History.—s.1,ch.59-68;s.1,ch.61-122;s.9,ch.67-353;s.610,ch.95-147. 103.141Removalofcountyexecutivecommit- teememberforviolationofoath.—Ifthecounty executivecommitteebyatleastatwo-thirdsmajority voteofthemembersofthecommittee,attendinga meetingheldafterduenoticehasbeengivenandat whichmeetingaquorumispresent,determinesan incumbentcountyexecutivecommitteememberisguilty F.S.2014PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;COMMITTEESCh.103 91 ofanoffenseinvolvingaviolationofthemember’soath ofoffice,themembershallberemovedfromofficeand theofficeshallbedeemedvacant.However,ifthe countycommitteewrongfullyremovesacountycom- mitteememberandthecommitteememberwrongfully removedfilessuitinthecircuitcourtalleginghisorher removalwaswrongfulandwinsthesuit,thecommittee membershallberestoredtoofficeandthecounty committeeshallpaythecostsincurredbythewrongfully removedcommitteememberinbringingthesuit, includingreasonableattorney’sfees. History.—s.10,ch.67-353;s.611,ch.95-147;s.37,ch.2007-30;s.48,ch. 2011-40. Ch.103PRESIDENTIALELECTORS;POLITICALPARTIES;COMMITTEESF.S.2014 92 CHAPTER104 ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIES 104.011Falseswearing;submissionoffalsevoter registrationinformation. 104.012Considerationforregistration;interference withregistration;solicitingregistrations forcompensation;alterationofregistra- tionapplication. 104.013Unauthorizeduse,possession,ordestruc- tionofvoterinformationcard. 104.031Falsedeclarationtosecureassistancein preparingballot. 104.041Fraudinconnectionwithcastingvote. 104.045Voteselling. 104.047Absenteeballotsandvoting;violations. 104.051Violations;neglectofduty;corruptprac- tices. 104.0515Votingrights;deprivationof,orinterference with,prohibited;penalty. 104.061Corruptlyinfluencingvoting. 104.0615Voterintimidationorsuppressionprohib- ited;criminalpenalties. 104.0616Absenteeballotsandvoting;violations. 104.071Remunerationbycandidateforservices, support,etc.;penalty. 104.081Threatsofemployerstocontrolvotesof employees. 104.091Aiding,abetting,advising,orconspiringin violationofthecode. 104.101Failuretoassistofficersatpolls. 104.11Neglectofdutybysherifforotherofficer. 104.13Interminglingballots. 104.15Unqualifiedelectorswillfullyvoting. 104.16Votingfraudulentballot. 104.17Votinginpersonaftercastingabsentee ballot. 104.18Castingmorethanoneballotatanyelec- tion. 104.185 Petitions;knowinglysigningmorethan once;signinganotherperson’snameor afictitiousname. 104.19Usingstickersorrubberstampsorcarrying certainitemsinvotingbooth;penalty. 104.20Ballotnottobeseen,andotheroffenses. 104.21Changingelectors’ballots. 104.22Stealinganddestroyingrecords,etc.,of election. 104.23Disclosinghowelectorvotes. 104.24Penaltyforassumingname. 104.26Penaltyfordestroyingballotorbooth,etc. 104.271Falseormaliciouschargesagainst,orfalse statementsabout,opposingcandidates; penalty. 104.2715Falserepresentationsofmilitaryservice; penalty. 104.29Inspectorsrefusingtoallowwatcherswhile ballotsarecounted. 104.30Votingsystem;unlawfulpossession;tam- pering. 104.31 Politicalactivitiesofstate,county,and municipalofficersandemployees. 104.32Supervisorofelections;deliveryofbooksto successor. 104.39Witnessesastoviolations. 104.41Violationsnototherwiseprovidedfor. 104.42Fraudulentregistrationandillegalvoting; investigation. 104.43Grandjuries;specialinvestigation. 104.011Falseswearing;submissionoffalse voterregistrationinformation.— (1)Apersonwhowillfullyswearsoraffirmsfalselyto anyoathoraffirmation,orwillfullyprocuresanother persontoswearoraffirmfalselytoanoathoraffirma- tion,inconnectionwithorarisingoutofvotingor electionscommitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punish- ableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors. 775.084. (2)Apersonwhowillfullysubmitsanyfalsevoter registrationinformationcommitsafelonyofthethird degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. History.—s.15,ch.14715,1931;CGL1936Supp.8202(6);s.8,ch.26870, 1951;s.19,ch.71-136;s.33,ch.77-175;s.38,ch.94-224;s.31,ch.97-13. 104.012Considerationforregistration;interfer- encewithregistration;solicitingregistrationsfor compensation;alterationofregistrationapplica- tion.— (1)Anypersonwhogivesanythingofvaluethatis redeemableincashtoanypersoninconsiderationfor hisorherbecomingaregisteredvotercommitsafelony ofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.Thissectionshall notbeinterpreted,however,toexcludesuchservices astransportationtotheplaceofregistrationorbaby- sittinginconnectionwiththeabsenceofanelectorfrom homeforregistering. (2)Apersonwhobybribery,menace,threat,or othercorruption,directlyorindirectly,influences,de- ceives,ordetersorattemptstoinfluence,deceive,or deteranypersoninthefreeexerciseofthatperson’s righttoregistertovoteatanytime,uponthefirst conviction,commitsafelonyofthethirddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,or s.775.084,and,uponanysubsequentconviction, commitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. (3)Apersonmaynotsolicitorpayanotherpersonto solicitvoterregistrationsforcompensationthatisbased uponthenumberofregistrationsobtained.Aperson whoviolatestheprovisionsofthissubsectioncommitsa felonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. (4)Apersonwhoaltersthevoterregistration applicationofanyotherperson,withouttheother person’sknowledgeandconsent,commitsafelonyof thethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082, s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.1,ch.63-198;s.20,ch.71-136;s.33,ch.77-175;s.39,ch.94-224; s.1394,ch.95-147;s.32,ch.97-13;s.23,ch.98-129. F.S.2014ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIESCh.104 93 104.013Unauthorizeduse,possession,orde- structionofvoterinformationcard.— (1)Itisunlawfulforanypersonknowinglytohavein hisorherpossessionanyblank,forged,stolen, fictitious,counterfeit,orunlawfullyissuedvoterinforma- tioncardunlesspossessionbysuchpersonhasbeen dulyauthorizedbythesupervisor. (2)Itisunlawfulforanypersontobarter,trade,sell, orgiveawayavoterinformationcardunlesssaidperson hasbeendulyauthorizedtoissueavoterinformation card. (3)Itisunlawfulforanypersonwillfullytodestroyor defacetheinformationcardofadulyregisteredvoter. (4)Anypersonwhoviolatesanyoftheprovisionsof thissectioncommitsafelonyofthethirddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,or s.775.084. History.—s.1,ch.76-49;s.1,ch.77-174;s.34,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.91-224;s. 40,ch.94-224;s.1395,ch.95-147;s.24,ch.98-129;s.44,ch.2005-278. 104.031Falsedeclarationtosecureassistance inpreparingballot.—Anypersonwhomakesafalse declarationforassistanceinvoting,orinthepreparation ofhisorherballot,inanyelectionisguiltyofa misdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableaspro- videdins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.49,ch.4328,1895;GS3829;RGS5892;CGL8156;s.8,ch. 26870,1951;s.22,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.4,ch.91-224;s.613,ch. 95-147. Note.—Formers.99.31. 104.041Fraudinconnectionwithcastingvote. Anypersonperpetratingorattemptingtoperpetrateor aidintheperpetrationofanyfraudinconnectionwith anyvotecast,tobecast,orattemptedtobecast,is guiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.4,ch.22014,1943;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s. 23,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.101.14. 104.045Voteselling.—Anypersonwho: (1)Corruptlyofferstovotefororagainst,orto refrainfromvotingfororagainst,anycandidateinany electioninreturnforpecuniaryorotherbenefit;or (2)Acceptsapecuniaryorotherbenefitinex- changeforapromisetovotefororagainst,ortorefrain fromvotingfororagainst,anycandidateinanyelection, isguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.1,ch.81-107;s.25,ch.98-129. 104.047Absenteeballotsandvoting;violations. (1)Exceptasprovidedins.101.62ors.101.655, anypersonwhorequestsanabsenteeballotonbehalf ofanelectorisguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors. 775.084. (2)Anypersonwhomarksordesignatesachoice ontheballotofanotherperson,exceptasprovidedins. 101.051,s.101.655,ors.101.661,isguiltyofafelonyof thethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082, s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.26,ch.98-129;s.34,ch.99-2;s.57,ch.2001-40;s.54,ch. 2005-278. 104.051Violations;neglectofduty;corrupt practices.— (1)Anyofficialwhowillfullyviolatesanyofthe provisionsofthiselectioncodeshallbeexcludedfrom thepolls.Anyelectionofficialwhoisexcludedshallbe replacedasprovidedinthiscode. (2)Anyofficialwhowillfullyrefusesorwillfully neglectstoperformhisorherdutiesasprescribedby thiselectioncodeisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. (3)Anyofficialwhoperformshisorherdutyas prescribedbythiselectioncodefraudulentlyorcorruptly isguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. (4)Anysupervisor,deputysupervisor,orelection employeewhoattemptstoinfluenceorinterferewith anyelectorvotingaballotcommitsafelonyofthethird degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.30,ch.4328,1895;s.10,ch.4537,1897;s.16,ch.14715,1931;s. 4,ch.18407,1937;GS215,3824;RGS259,5885;CGL315,8148;1936Supp. 8151(1);1940Supp.7476(8);ss.3-E,4,7,8,ch.22018,1943;s.8,ch.26870, 1951;s.42,ch.28156,1953;s.24,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.21,ch.90-315; s.614,ch.95-147;s.27,ch.98-129. 104.0515Votingrights;deprivationof,orinter- ferencewith,prohibited;penalty.— (1)Allcitizensofthisstatewhoareotherwise qualifiedbylawtovoteatanyelectionbythepeople inthisstateorinanydistrict,county,city,town, municipality,schooldistrict,orothersubdivisionof thisstateshallbeentitledandallowedtovoteatall suchelectionswithoutdistinctionaccordingtorace, color,orpreviousconditionofservitude,notwithstand- inganylaw,ordinance,regulation,custom,orusageto thecontrary. (2)Nopersonactingundercoloroflawshall: (a)Indeterminingwhetheranyindividualisqualified underlawtovoteinanyelection,applyanystandard, practice,orproceduredifferentfromthestandards, practices,orproceduresappliedunderlawtoother individualswithinthesamepoliticalsubdivisionwho havebeenfoundtobequalifiedtovote;or (b)Denytherightofanyindividualtovoteinany electionbecauseofanerrororomissiononanyrecord orpaperrelatingtoanyapplication,registration,orother actrequisitetovoting,ifsucherrororomissionisnot materialindeterminingwhethersuchindividualis qualifiedunderlawtovoteinsuchelection.This paragraphshallapplytoabsenteeballotsonlyifthere isapatternorhistoryofdiscriminationonthebasisof race,color,orpreviousconditionofservitudeinregard toabsenteeballots. (3)Noperson,whetheractingundercoloroflawor otherwise,shallintimidate,threaten,orcoerce,or attempttointimidate,threaten,orcoerce,anyother personforthepurposeofinterferingwiththerightof suchotherpersontovoteornottovoteasthatperson maychoose,orforthepurposeofcausingsuchother persontovotefor,ornotvotefor,anycandidateforany officeatanygeneral,special,orprimaryelectionheld solelyorinpartforthepurposeofselectingorelecting anysuchcandidate. Ch.104ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIESF.S.2014 94 (4)Novotingqualificationorprerequisitetovoting, andnostandard,practice,orprocedure,shallbe imposedorappliedbyanypoliticalsubdivisionofthis statetodenyorabridgetherightofanycitizentovoteon accountofraceorcolor. (5)Anypersonwhoviolatestheprovisionsofthis sectionisguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punish- ableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors. 775.084. History.—s.1,ch.82-59;s.26,ch.83-217;s.5,ch.91-224;s.615,ch.95-147; s.28,ch.98-129. 104.061Corruptlyinfluencingvoting.— (1)Whoeverbybribery,menace,threat,orother corruptionwhatsoever,eitherdirectlyorindirectly, attemptstoinfluence,deceive,ordeteranyelectorin votingorinterfereswithhimorherinthefreeexerciseof theelector’srighttovoteatanyelectioncommitsa felonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084forthefirstconvic- tion,andafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084,forany subsequentconviction. (2)Nopersonshalldirectlyorindirectlygiveor promiseanythingofvaluetoanotherintendingthereby tobuythatperson’soranother’svoteortocorruptly influencethatpersonoranotherincastinghisorher vote.Anypersonwhoviolatesthissubsectionisguiltyof afelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.However,this subsectionshallnotapplytotheservingoffoodtobe consumedatapoliticalrallyormeetingortoanyitemof nominalvaluewhichisusedasapoliticaladvertise- ment,includingacampaignmessagedesignedtobe wornbyaperson. History.—ss.1,3,ch.6470,1913;RGS5918;CGL8182;s.1,ch.19617,1939; s.1,ch.20934,1941;s.7,ch.22858,1945;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.65-379;s. 25,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.51,ch.79-400;s.21,ch.81-304;s.22,ch. 90-315;s.616,ch.95-147;s.29,ch.98-129. 104.0615Voterintimidationorsuppressionpro- hibited;criminalpenalties.— (1)Thissectionmaybecitedasthe“VoterProtec- tionAct.” (2)Apersonmaynotdirectlyorindirectlyuseor threatentouseforce,violence,orintimidationorany tacticofcoercionorintimidationtoinduceorcompelan individualto: (a)Voteorrefrainfromvoting; (b)Voteorrefrainfromvotingforanyparticular individualorballotmeasure; (c)Refrainfromregisteringtovote;or (d)Refrainfromactingasalegallyauthorized electionofficialorpollwatcher. (3)Apersonmaynotknowinglyusefalseinforma- tionto: (a)Challengeanindividual’srighttovote; (b)Induceorattempttoinduceanindividualto refrainfromvotingorregisteringtovote;or (c)Induceorattempttoinduceanindividualto refrainfromactingasalegallyauthorizedelection officialorpollwatcher. (4)Apersonmaynotknowinglydestroy,mutilate,or defaceavoterregistrationformorelectionballotor obstructordelaythedeliveryofavoterregistrationform orelectionballot. (5)Apersonwhoviolatessubsection(2),subsec- tion(3),orsubsection(4)commitsafelonyofthethird degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.76,ch.2005-277. 104.0616Absenteeballotsandvoting;viola- tions.— (1)Forpurposesofthissection,theterm“immedi- atefamily”meansaperson’sspouseortheparent, child,grandparent,orsiblingofthepersonorthe person’sspouse. (2)Anypersonwhoprovidesorofferstoprovide, andanypersonwhoaccepts,apecuniaryorother benefitinexchangefordistributing,ordering,request- ing,collecting,delivering,orotherwisephysicallypos- sessingmorethantwoabsenteeballotsperelectionin additiontohisorherownballotoraballotbelongingto animmediatefamilymember,exceptasprovidedinss. 101.6105-101.694,commitsamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.53,ch.2005-278;s.21,ch.2013-57;s.8,ch.2014-17. 104.071Remunerationbycandidateforser- vices,support,etc.;penalty.— (1)Itisunlawfulforanypersonsupportinga candidate,orforanycandidate,inordertoaidor promotethenominationorelectionofsuchcandidatein anyelection,directlyorindirectlyto: (a)Promisetoappointanotherperson,promiseto secureoraidinsecuringappointment,nominationor electionofanotherpersontoanypublicorprivate position,ortoanypositionofhonor,trust,oremolument, exceptonewhohaspubliclyannouncedordefinedwhat hisorherchoiceorpurposeinrelationtoanyelectionin whichheorshemaybecalledtotakepart,ifelected. (b)Give,orpromisetogive,pay,orloan,anymoney orotherthingofvaluetotheowner,editor,publisher,or agent,ofanycommunicationmedia,aswellasnews- papers,toadvocateoroppose,throughsuchmedia, anycandidatefornominationinanyelectionorany candidateforelection,andnosuchowner,editor,or agentshallgive,solicit,oracceptsuchpaymentor reward.Itshalllikewisebeunlawfulforanyowner, editor,publisher,oragentofanypoll-takingorpoll- publishingconcerntoadvocateoropposethroughsuch pollanycandidatefornominationinanyelectionorany candidateforelectioninreturnforthegivingor promisingtogive,pay,orloananymoneyorother thingofvaluetosaidowner,editor,publisher,oragent ofanypoll-takingorpoll-publishingconcern. (c)Give,pay,expend,orcontributeanymoneyor thingofvalueforthefurtheranceofthecandidacyofany othercandidate. (d)Furnish,give,ordelivertoanotherpersonany moneyorotherthingofvalueforanypurposeprohibited bytheelectionlaws. Thissubsectionshallnotprohibitacandidatefrom furnishingcomplimentaryticketstothecandidate’s campaignfundraisertoothercandidates. F.S.2014ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIESCh.104 95 (2)Acandidatemaygivehisorherownpersonalor businessfundstoanothercandidate,solongasthe contributionisnotgiveninexchangeforapromiseor expectationthattherecipientwilldirectlyorindirectlydo anythingtoaidorpromotethecandidacyofthe contributorwhichtherecipientwouldnothaveotherwise done. (3)Anypersonwhoviolatesanyprovisionofthis sectionisguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punish- ableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083,andfrom andafterconvictionshallbedisqualifiedtoholdoffice. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.2,ch.65-379;s.26,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175;s.52,ch.79-400;s.33,ch.89-338;s.617,ch.95-147. 104.081Threatsofemployerstocontrolvotesof employees.—Itisunlawfulforanypersonhavingone ormorepersonsinhisorherserviceasemployeesto dischargeorthreatentodischargeanyemployeeinhis orherserviceforvotingornotvotinginanyelection, state,county,ormunicipal,foranycandidateor measuresubmittedtoavoteofthepeople.Anyperson whoviolatestheprovisionsofthissectionisguiltyofa felonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.27,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.618,ch. 95-147;s.30,ch.98-129. 104.091Aiding,abetting,advising,orconspir- inginviolationofthecode.— (1)Anypersonwhoknowinglyaids,abets,or advisestheviolationofthiscodeshallbepunishedin likemannerastheprincipaloffender. (2)Anypersonwhoagrees,conspires,combines, orconfederateswithanotherpersontocommita violationofthiscodeshallbepunishedasifheorshe hadcommittedtheviolation. (3)Anypersonwhoknowsofafelonyviolationof thiscodeandgivesanyaidtotheoffenderwhohas violatedthiscode,withintentthattheoffenderavoidor escapedetection,arrest,trial,orpunishment,shallbe punishedasifheorshehadcommittedtheviolation. ThissubsectiondoesnotprohibitamemberofThe FloridaBarfromgivinglegaladvicetoaclient. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.67-164;s.28,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175;s.1,ch.2002-214. 104.101Failuretoassistofficersatpolls.—Any personsummonedbythesheriffordeputysheriffwho failsorrefusestoassisthimorherinmaintainingthe peaceatthepollsisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. History.—s.27,ch.3879,1889;RS181;s.58,ch.4328,1895;GS3834;RGS 5896;CGL8160;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.29,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.619, ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.99.40. 104.11Neglectofdutybysherifforotherofficer. Anysheriff,deputysheriff,orotherofficerwhowillfully neglectsorwillfullyrefusestoperformhisorherduties relatingtoelectionsisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthe firstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.30,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.620,ch. 95-147. 104.13Interminglingballots.—Whoeverwillfully placesanyballotintheballotboxexceptasproperly votedbyelectors,orwillfullyinterminglesanyother ballotswhichhavenotbeendulyreceivedduringthe electionwiththeballotswhicharevotedbytheelectors, isguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.3,ch.65-379;s.32,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175. 104.15Unqualifiedelectorswillfullyvoting.— Whoever,knowingheorsheisnotaqualifiedelector, willfullyvotesatanyelectionisguiltyofafelonyofthe thirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.5,ch.65-379;s.34,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175;s.621,ch.95-147. 104.16Votingfraudulentballot.—Anyelector whoknowinglyvotesorattemptstovoteafraudulent ballot,oranypersonwhoknowinglysolicits,orat- tempts,tovoteafraudulentballot,isguiltyofafelonyof thethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082, s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.36,ch.4328,1895;GS221;s.42,ch.6469,1913;RGS266,346, 5911;CGL322,403;8175;s.6,ch.17898,1937;s.3,ch.17901,1937;s.6,ch. 25187,1949;s.4,ch.25386,1949;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.6,ch.65-379;s.35,ch. 71-136;s.35,ch.77-175. Note.—Formerss.99.20,102.41. 104.17Votinginpersonaftercastingabsentee ballot.—Anypersonwhowillfullyvotesorattemptsto votebothinpersonandbyabsenteeballotatany electionisguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,or s.775.084. History.—s.1,ch.22014,1943;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s. 7,ch.65-379;s.36,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175. Note.—Formers.101.11. 104.18Castingmorethanoneballotatany election.—Exceptasprovidedins.101.6952,whoever willfullyvotesmorethanoneballotatanyelection commitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.8,ch.65-379;s.37,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175;s.4,ch.2011-162. 104.185Petitions;knowinglysigningmorethan once;signinganotherperson’snameorafictitious name.— (1)Apersonwhoknowinglysignsapetitionor petitionsforacandidate,aminorpoliticalparty,oran issuemorethanonetimecommitsamisdemeanorof thefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082or s.775.083. (2)Apersonwhosignsanotherperson’snameora fictitiousnametoanypetitiontosecureballotposition foracandidate,aminorpoliticalparty,oranissue commitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishable asprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.1,ch.77-178;s.6,ch.91-224;s.23,ch.97-13. 104.19Usingstickersorrubberstampsor carryingcertainitemsinvotingbooth;penalty.— (1)(a)Itisunlawfulforanypersoncastingaballotat anyelectiontousestickersorrubberstampsortocarry Ch.104ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIESF.S.2014 96 intoavotingboothanymechanicaldevice,paper,or memorandumwhichmightbeusedtoaffectadversely thenormalelectionprocess. (b)Incastingawrite-inballot,theelectorshallcast thesameinhisorherownhandwritingorinthe handwritingofanauthorizedpersonaidinghimorher. (2)Anypersonwhoviolatestheprovisionsofthis sectionisguiltyofamisdemeanoroftheseconddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.7,ch.25187,1949;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.70-136;s.39,ch. 71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.16,ch.81-105;s.622,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.99.201. 104.20Ballotnottobeseen,andotheroffenses. Anyelectorwho,exceptasprovidedbylaw,allowshis orherballottobeseenbyanyperson;takesor removes,orattemptstotakeorremove,anyballot fromthepollingplacebeforethecloseofthepolls; placesanymarkonhisorherballotbywhichitmaybe identified;endeavorstoinduceanyelectortoshowhow heorshevoted;aidsorattemptstoaidanyelector unlawfully;orprintsorprocurestobeprinted,orhasin hisorherpossession,anycopiesofanyballotprepared tobevotedisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.55,ch.4328,1895;s.2,ch.4536,1897;GS3835;RGS5897;CGL 8161;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.40,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.623,ch.95-147; s.19,ch.2002-281. Note.—Formers.99.34. 104.21Changingelectors’ballots.—Whoever fraudulentlychangesorattemptstochangethevote orballotofanyelector,bywhichactionssuchelectoris preventedfromvotingsuchballotorfromvotingsuch ballotastheelectorintended,isguiltyofafelonyofthe thirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.10,ch.65-379;s.41,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175;s.624,ch.95-147. 104.22Stealinganddestroyingrecords,etc.,of election.—Anypersonwhoisguiltyofstealing,willfully andwrongfullybreaking,destroying,mutilating,defa- cing,orunlawfullymovingorsecuringanddetainingthe wholeoranypartofanyballotboxoranyrecordtally sheetorcopythereof,returns,oranyotherpaperor documentprovidedfor,orwhofraudulentlymakesany entryoralterationthereinexceptasprovidedbylaw,or whopermitsanyotherpersonsotodo,isguiltyofa felonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.11,ch.65-379;s.42,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175. 104.23Disclosinghowelectorvotes.—Anyelec- tionofficialorpersonassistinganyelectorwhowillfully discloseshowanyelectorvoted,exceptupontrialin court,isguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishable asprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.12,ch.65-379;s.43,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175. 104.24Penaltyforassumingname.—Aperson maynot,inconnectionwithanypartoftheelection process,fraudulentlycallhimselforherself,orfraudu- lentlypassby,anyothernamethanthenamebywhich thepersonisregisteredorfraudulentlyusethenameof anotherinvoting.Anypersonwhoviolatesthissection isguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084. History.—s.57,ch.6469,1913;RGS360,5913;CGL417,8177;s.4,ch. 22014,1943;s.1,ch.25385,1949;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.13,ch.65-379;s.44, ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.625,ch.95-147;s.31,ch.98-129. Note.—Formerss.101.14,102.53. 104.26Penaltyfordestroyingballotorbooth, etc.—Anypersonwhowrongfully,duringorbeforean election,removes,tearsdown,destroys,ordefacesany ballot,booth,compartment,orotherconvenience providedforthepurposeofenablingtheelectorto preparehisorherballot,oranycardfortheinstructionof thevoter,isguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.46,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.626,ch. 95-147. 104.271Falseormaliciouschargesagainst,or falsestatementsabout,opposingcandidates;pen- alty.— (1)Anycandidatewho,inaprimaryelectionorother election,willfullychargesanopposingcandidateparti- cipatinginsuchelectionwithaviolationofanyprovision ofthiscode,whichchargeisknownbythecandidate makingsuchchargetobefalseormalicious,isguiltyof afelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082ors.775.083and,inaddition,afterconviction shallbedisqualifiedtoholdoffice. (2)Anycandidatewho,inaprimaryelectionorother election,withactualmalicemakesorcausestobemade anystatementaboutanopposingcandidatewhichis falseisguiltyofaviolationofthiscode.Anaggrieved candidatemayfileacomplaintwiththeFloridaElections Commissionpursuanttos.106.25.Thecommission shalladoptrulestoprovideanexpeditedhearingof complaintsfiledunderthissubsection.Notwithstanding anyotherprovisionoflaw,thecommissionshallassess acivilpenaltyofupto$5,000againstanycandidate foundinviolationofthissubsection,whichshallbe depositedtotheaccountoftheGeneralRevenueFund ofthestate. History.—s.44,ch.28156,1953;s.48,ch.71-136;s.27,ch.77-104;s.35,ch. 77-175;s.1,ch.85-210;s.627,ch.95-147;s.44,ch.97-13. 104.2715Falserepresentationsofmilitaryser- vice;penalty.— (1)Acandidatewho,inaprimaryorotherelection, falselyrepresents,directlyorindirectly,thatheorshe servedoriscurrentlyservinginthemilitary,whether activeduty,reserve,orNationalGuard,commitsa violationoftheFloridaElectionCode. (2)AnypersonmayfileacomplaintwiththeFlorida ElectionsCommissionpursuanttos.106.25alleginga violationofsubsection(1). (3)Thecommissionshalladoptrulestoprovidean expeditedhearingofcomplaintsfiledundersubsection (2),or,incasesreferredtotheDivisionofAdministrative Hearingspursuanttos.106.25(5),thedirectorshall assignanadministrativelawjudgetoprovidean expeditedhearing. (4)Notwithstandinganyotherlaw,thecommission oradministrativelawjudgeshallassessacivilpenaltyof upto$5,000againstanycandidatewhoisfoundtohave F.S.2014ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIESCh.104 97 violatedsubsection(1),whichshallbedepositedinto theGeneralRevenueFund. History.—s.1,ch.2011-148. 104.29Inspectorsrefusingtoallowwatchers whileballotsarecounted.—Theinspectorsorother electionofficialsatthepollingplaceshall,afterthepolls close,allowasmanyasthreepersonsneartothemto seewhethertheballotsarebeingreconciledcorrectly. Anyofficialwhodeniesthisprivilegeorinterferes therewithcommitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.51,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.53,ch. 79-400;s.50,ch.2011-40. 104.30Votingsystem;unlawfulpossession; tampering.— (1)Anyunauthorizedpersonwhounlawfullyhas possessionofanyvotingsystem,components,orkey thereofisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. (2)Anypersonwhotampersorattemptstotamper withordestroyanyvotingsystemorequipmentwiththe intentionofinterferingwiththeelectionprocessorthe resultsthereofisguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors. 775.084. History.—s.26,ch.13893,1929;CGL1936Supp.8202(1);s.8,ch.26870, 1951;s.17,ch.65-379;s.52,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175;s.29,ch.2001-40. Note.—Formers.100.28. 104.31Politicalactivitiesofstate,county,and municipalofficersandemployees.— (1)Noofficeroremployeeofthestate,orofany countyormunicipalitythereof,exceptashereinafter exemptedfromprovisionshereof,shall: (a)Usehisorherofficialauthorityorinfluencefor thepurposeofinterferingwithanelectionoranomina- tionofofficeorcoercingorinfluencinganotherperson’s voteoraffectingtheresultthereof. (b)Directlyorindirectlycoerceorattempttocoerce, command,oradviseanyotherofficeroremployeeto pay,lend,orcontributeanypartofhisorhersalary,or anymoney,oranythingelseofvaluetoanyparty, committee,organization,agency,orpersonforpolitical purposes.Nothinginthisparagraphorinanycountyor municipalcharterorordinanceshallprohibitanemploy- eefromsuggestingtoanotheremployeeinanoncoer- civemannerthatheorshemayvoluntarilycontributeto afundwhichisadministeredbyaparty,committee, organization,agency,person,laborunionorother employeeorganizationforpoliticalpurposes. (c)Directlyorindirectlycoerceorattempttocoerce, command,andadviseanysuchofficeroremployeeas towhereheorshemightpurchasecommoditiesorto interfereinanyotherwaywiththepersonalrightofsaid officeroremployee. Theprovisionsofthissectionshallnotbeconstruedso astopreventanypersonfrombecomingacandidatefor andactivelycampaigningforanyelectiveofficeinthis state.Allsuchpersonsshallretaintherighttovoteas theymaychooseandtoexpresstheiropinionsonall politicalsubjectsandcandidates.Theprovisionsof paragraph(a)shallnotbeconstruedsoastolimitthe politicalactivityinageneral,special,primary,bond, referendum,orotherelectionofanykindornature,of electedofficialsorcandidatesforpublicofficeinthe stateorofanycountyormunicipalitythereof;andthe provisionsofparagraph(a)shallnotbeconstruedsoas tolimitthepoliticalactivityingeneralorspecialelections oftheofficialsappointedastheheadsordirectorsof stateadministrativeagencies,boards,commissions,or committeesorofthemembersofstateboards,commis- sions,orcommittees,whethertheybesalaried,non- salaried,orreimbursedforexpense.Intheeventofa dualcapacityofanymemberofastateboard,commis- sion,orcommittee,anyrestrictiveprovisionsapplicable toeithercapacityshallapply.Theprovisionsofpara- graph(a)shallnotbeconstruedsoastolimitthe politicalactivityinageneral,special,primary,bond, referendum,orotherelectionofanykindornatureofthe Governor,theelectedmembersoftheGovernor’s Cabinet,orthemembersoftheLegislature.The provisionsofparagraphs(b)and(c)shallapplytoall officersandemployeesofthestateorofanycountyor municipalitythereof,whetherelected,appointed,or otherwiseemployed,orwhethertheactivityshallbe inconnectionwithaprimary,general,special,bond, referendum,orotherelectionofanykindornature. (2)Anemployeeofthestateoranypoliticalsub- divisionmaynotparticipateinanypoliticalcampaignfor anelectiveofficewhileonduty. (3)Anypersonviolatingtheprovisionsofthis sectionisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. (4)Nothingcontainedinthissectionorinanycounty ormunicipalchartershallbedeemedtoprohibitany publicemployeefromexpressinghisorheropinionson anycandidateorissueorfromparticipatinginany politicalcampaignduringtheemployee’soff-dutyhours, solongassuchactivitiesarenotinconflictwiththe provisionsofsubsection(1)ors.110.233. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.7,ch.29615,1955;s.5,ch.29936,1955;s. 1,ch.59-208;s.18,ch.65-379;s.53,ch.71-136;ss.1,2,ch.74-13;s.1,ch. 75-261;s.30,ch.79-190;s.1,ch.80-207;s.628,ch.95-147;s.1,ch.2006-275. 104.32Supervisorofelections;deliveryof bookstosuccessor.—Anysupervisorofelections whowillfullyfailsorrefusespromptlytocomplywith thedemandofhisorhersuccessorforthedeliveryof registrationbooks,papers,andblanksconnectedwith hisorherofficeisguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. History.—s.8,ch.3879,1889;RS2779;s.9,ch.4328,1895;GS3820;RGS 5881;CGL8144;s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.2,ch.65-60;s.54,ch.71-136;s.35,ch. 77-175;s.629,ch.95-147. Note.—Formers.98.21. 104.39Witnessesastoviolations.—Anyperson whoviolatesanyprovisionofthiscodeshallbea competentwitnessagainstanyotherpersonsoviolating andmaybecompelledtoattendandtestifyasanyother person.Thetestimonygivenshallnotbeusedinany prosecutionorcriminalproceedingagainsttheperson sotestifying,exceptinaprosecutionforperjury. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.35,ch.77-175. Ch.104ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIESF.S.2014 98 104.41Violationsnototherwiseprovidedfor.— Anyviolationofthiscodenototherwiseprovidedforisa misdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableaspro- videdins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.61,ch.71-136;s.35,ch.77-175. 104.42Fraudulentregistrationandillegalvot- ing;investigation.— (1)Thesupervisorofelectionsisauthorizedto investigatefraudulentregistrationsandillegalvoting andtoreporthisorherfindingstothelocalstate attorneyandtheFloridaElectionsCommission. (2)Theboardofcountycommissionersinany countymayappropriatefundstothesupervisorof electionsforthepurposeofinvestigatingfraudulent registrationsandillegalvoting. History.—ss.12,14,ch.17899,1937;CGL1940Supp.369(4);s.8,ch.26870, 1951;s.35,ch.77-175;s.32,ch.98-129. Note.—Formers.100.40. 104.43Grandjuries;specialinvestigation.—The grandjuryinanycircuitshall,upontherequestofany candidateorqualifiedvoter,makeaspecialinvestiga- tionwhenitconvenesduringacampaignprecedingany electiondaytodeterminewhetherthereisanyviolation oftheprovisionsofthiscode,andshallreturnindict- mentswhensufficientgroundisfound. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.35,ch.77-175. F.S.2014ELECTIONCODE:VIOLATIONS;PENALTIESCh.104 99 CHAPTER105 NONPARTISANELECTIONS 105.011Definitions. 105.031 Qualification;filingfee;candidate’soath; itemsrequiredtobefiled. 105.035 Petitionprocessofqualifyingforcertain judicialofficesandtheofficeofschool boardmember. 105.036Initiativeformethodofselectionforcircuitor countycourtjudges;proceduresforplace- mentonballot. 105.041Formofballot. 105.051 Determinationofelectionorretentionto office. 105.061Electorsqualifiedtovote. 105.071Candidatesforjudicialoffice;limitationson politicalactivity. 105.08Campaigncontributionandexpense;report- ing. 105.09Politicalactivityinbehalfofacandidatefor judicialofficelimited. 105.10Applicabilityofelectioncode. 105.101 Effectofrevisionofcountycourtjudge selectionmethod. 105.102 Effectofrevisionofcircuitcourtjudge selectionmethod. 105.011Definitions.— (1)Asusedinthischapter,theterm“judicialoffice” includestheofficeof: (a)JusticeoftheSupremeCourt. (b)Judgeofadistrictcourtofappeal. (c)Judgeofacircuitcourt. (d)Countycourtjudge. (2)Ajudicialofficeisanonpartisanoffice,anda candidateforelectionorretentiontheretoisprohibited fromcampaigningorqualifyingforsuchanofficebased onpartyaffiliation. History.—s.1,ch.71-49;s.1,ch.72-310;s.36,ch.77-175. 105.031Qualification;filingfee;candidate’s oath;itemsrequiredtobefiled.— (1)TIMEOFQUALIFYING.—Exceptforcandidates forjudicialoffice,nonpartisancandidatesformulti- countyofficeshallqualifywiththeDivisionofElections oftheDepartmentofStateandnonpartisancandidates forcountywideorlessthancountywideofficeshall qualifywiththesupervisorofelections.Candidatesfor judicialofficeotherthantheofficeofcountycourtjudge shallqualifywiththeDivisionofElectionsofthe DepartmentofState,andcandidatesfortheofficeof countycourtjudgeshallqualifywiththesupervisorof electionsofthecounty.Candidatesforjudicialoffice shallqualifynoearlierthannoonofthe120thday,and nolaterthannoonofthe116thday,beforetheprimary election.Candidatesfortheofficeofschoolboard membershallqualifynoearlierthannoonofthe71st day,andnolaterthannoonofthe67thday,beforethe primaryelection.Filingshallbeonformsprovidedfor thatpurposebytheDivisionofElectionsandfurnished bytheappropriatequalifyingofficer.Anypersonother thanawrite-incandidatewhoqualifieswithinthetime prescribedinthissubsectionshallbeentitledtohavehis orhernameprintedontheballot. (2)FILINGINGROUPSORDISTRICTS.—Candi- datesshallqualifyingroupsordistrictswheremultiple officesaretobefilled. (3)QUALIFYINGFEE.—Eachcandidatequalifying forelectiontoajudicialofficeortheofficeofschool boardmember,exceptwrite-injudicialorschoolboard candidates,shall,duringthetimeforqualifying,payto theofficerwithwhomheorshequalifiesaqualifyingfee, whichshallconsistofafilingfeeandanelection assessment,orqualifybythepetitionprocess.The amountofthefilingfeeis3percentoftheannualsalary oftheofficesought.Theamountoftheelection assessmentis1percentoftheannualsalaryofthe officesought.TheDepartmentofStateshalltransferall filingfeestotheDepartmentofLegalAffairsfordeposit intheElectionsCommissionTrustFund.Thesupervisor ofelectionsshallforwardallfilingfeestotheElections CommissionTrustFund.Theelectionassessmentshall bedepositedintotheElectionsCommissionTrustFund. Theannualsalaryoftheofficeforpurposesofcomput- ingthequalifyingfeeshallbecomputedbymultiplying 12timesthemonthlysalaryauthorizedforsuchofficeas ofJuly1immediatelyprecedingthefirstdayof qualifying.Thissubsectiondoesnotapplytocandidates qualifyingforretentiontojudicialoffice. (4)CANDIDATE’SOATH.— (a)Allcandidatesfortheofficeofschoolboard membershallsubscribetotheoathasprescribedins. 99.021. (b)Allcandidatesforjudicialofficeshallsubscribe toanoathoraffirmationinwritingtobefiledwiththe appropriatequalifyingofficeruponqualifying.Aprinted copyoftheoathoraffirmationshallbefurnishedtothe candidatebythequalifyingofficerandshallbein substantiallythefollowingform: StateofFlorida Countyof __ Beforeme,anofficerauthorizedtoadministeroaths, personallyappeared (pleaseprintnameasyouwishittoappearonthe ballot),tomewellknown,who,beingsworn,saysheor she:isacandidateforthejudicialofficeof __;thathis orherlegalresidenceis __County,Florida;thatheor sheisaqualifiedelectorofthestateandoftheterritorial jurisdictionofthecourttowhichheorsheseeks election;thatheorsheisqualifiedundertheconstitution andlawsofFloridatoholdthejudicialofficetowhichhe orshedesirestobeelectedorinwhichheorshe desirestoberetained;thatheorshehasqualifiedforno otherpublicofficeinthestate,thetermofwhichofficeor anypartthereofrunsconcurrenttotheofficeheorshe seeks;thatheorshehasresignedfromanyofficewhich heorsheisrequiredtoresignpursuanttos.99.012, FloridaStatutes;andthatheorshewillsupportthe ConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesandtheConstitutionof theStateofFlorida. Ch.105NONPARTISANELECTIONSF.S.2014 100 (Signatureofcandidate) (Address) Sworntoandsubscribedbeforemethis __dayof __,(year),at __County,Florida. (Signatureandtitleofofficeradministeringoath) (5)ITEMSREQUIREDTOBEFILED.— (a)Inorderforacandidateforjudicialofficeorthe officeofschoolboardmembertobequalified,the followingitemsmustbereceivedbythefilingofficerby theendofthequalifyingperiod: 1.Exceptforcandidatesforretentiontojudicial office,aproperlyexecutedcheckdrawnuponthe candidate’scampaignaccountinanamountnotless thanthefeerequiredbysubsection(3)or,inlieu thereof,thecopyofthenoticeofobtainingballotposition pursuanttos.105.035.Ifacandidate’scheckis returnedbythebankforanyreason,thefilingofficer shallimmediatelynotifythecandidateandthecandidate shall,theendofqualifyingnotwithstanding,have48 hoursfromthetimesuchnotificationisreceived, excludingSaturdays,Sundays,andlegalholidays,to paythefeewithacashier’scheckpurchasedfromfunds ofthecampaignaccount.Failuretopaythefeeas providedinthissubparagraphshalldisqualifythe candidate. 2.Thecandidate’soathrequiredbysubsection(4), whichmustcontainthenameofthecandidateasitisto appearontheballot;theofficesought,includingthe districtorgroupnumberifapplicable;andthesignature ofthecandidate,dulyacknowledged. 3.Theloyaltyoathrequiredbys.876.05,signedby thecandidateanddulyacknowledged. 4.Thecompletedformfortheappointmentof campaigntreasureranddesignationofcampaignde- pository,asrequiredbys.106.021.Inaddition,each candidateforjudicialoffice,includinganincumbent judge,shallfileastatementwiththequalifyingofficer, within10daysafterfilingtheappointmentofcampaign treasureranddesignationofcampaigndepository, statingthatthecandidatehasreadandunderstands therequirementsoftheFloridaCodeofJudicial Conduct.Suchstatementshallbeinsubstantiallythe followingform: StatementofCandidateforJudicialOffice I,(nameofcandidate),ajudicialcandidate,havereceived, read,andunderstandtherequirementsoftheFlorida CodeofJudicialConduct. (Signatureofcandidate) (Date) 5.Thefullandpublicdisclosureoffinancialinter- estsrequiredbys.8,Art.IIoftheStateConstitutionor thestatementoffinancialinterestsrequiredbys. 112.3145,whicheverisapplicable.Apublicofficer whohasfiledthefullandpublicdisclosureorstatement offinancialinterestswiththeCommissiononEthicsor thesupervisorofelectionspriortoqualifyingforoffice mayfileacopyofthatdisclosureatthetimeof qualifying. (b)Ifthefilingofficerreceivesqualifyingpapersthat donotincludeallitemsasrequiredbyparagraph(a) priortothelastdayofqualifying,thefilingofficershall makeareasonableefforttonotifythecandidateofthe missingorincompleteitemsandshallinformthe candidatethatallrequireditemsmustbereceivedby thecloseofqualifying.Acandidate’snameasitisto appearontheballotmaynotbechangedaftertheendof qualifying. (6)Notwithstandingthequalifyingperiodprescribed inthissection,afilingofficermayacceptandhold qualifyingpaperssubmittednotearlierthan14days priortothebeginningofthequalifyingperiod,tobe processedandfiledduringthequalifyingperiod. History.—s.3,ch.71-49;s.36,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.78-260;s.5,ch.79-365;s. 54,ch.79-400;s.17,ch.81-105;s.10,ch.83-251;s.1,ch.89-152;s.34,ch. 89-338;s.5,ch.91-107;s.630,ch.95-147;s.2,ch.95-156;s.13,ch.97-13;s.13, ch.99-6;s.2,ch.99-326;s.2,ch.99-355;s.23,ch.2002-17;s.65,ch.2005-277;s. 21,ch.2005-286;s.40,ch.2007-30;s.4,ch.2010-16;s.51,ch.2011-40. 105.035Petitionprocessofqualifyingforcer- tainjudicialofficesandtheofficeofschoolboard member.— (1)Apersonseekingtoqualifyforelectiontothe officeofcircuitjudgeorcountycourtjudgeortheoffice ofschoolboardmembermayqualifyforelectiontosuch officebymeansofthepetitioningprocessprescribedin thissection.Apersonqualifyingbythispetitionprocess isnotrequiredtopaythequalifyingfeerequiredbythis chapter. (2)Thepetitionformatshallbeprescribedbythe DivisionofElectionsandshallbeusedbythecandidate toreproducepetitionsforcirculation.Ifthecandidateis runningforanofficethatwillbegroupedontheballot withtwoormoresimilarofficestobefilledatthesame election,thecandidate’spetitionmustindicate,priorto theobtainingofregisteredelectors’signatures,for whichgroupordistrictofficethecandidateisrunning. (3)Eachcandidateforelectiontoajudicialofficeor theofficeofschoolboardmembershallobtainthe signatureofanumberofqualifiedelectorsequaltoat least1percentofthetotalnumberofregisteredelectors ofthedistrict,circuit,county,orothergeographicentity representedbytheofficesoughtasshownbythe compilationbytheDepartmentofStateforthelast precedinggeneralelection.Aseparatepetitionshallbe circulatedforeachcandidateavailinghimselforherself oftheprovisionsofthissection.Signaturesmaynotbe obtaineduntilthecandidatehasfiledtheappointmentof campaigntreasureranddesignationofcampaignde- positorypursuanttos.106.021. (4)(a)Eachcandidateseekingtoqualifyforelection totheofficeofcircuitjudgeortheofficeofschoolboard memberfromamulticountyschooldistrictpursuantto thissectionshallfileaseparatepetitionfromeach countyfromwhichsignaturesaresought.Eachpetition shallbesubmitted,priortonoonofthe28thday precedingthefirstdayofthequalifyingperiodforthe officesought,tothesupervisorofelectionsofthecounty forwhichsuchpetitionwascirculated.Eachsupervisor ofelectionstowhomapetitionissubmittedshallcheck thesignaturesonthepetitiontoverifytheirstatusas electorsofthatcountyandofthegeographicarea representedbytheofficesought.Nolaterthanthe7th daybeforethefirstdateforqualifying,thesupervisor F.S.2014NONPARTISANELECTIONSCh.105 101 shallcertifythenumbershownasregisteredelectors andsubmitsuchcertificationtotheDivisionofElections. Thedivisionshalldeterminewhethertherequired numberofsignatureshasbeenobtainedforthename ofthecandidatetobeplacedontheballotandshall notifythecandidate.Iftherequirednumberofsigna- tureshasbeenobtained,thecandidateshall,duringthe timeprescribedforqualifyingforoffice,submitacopyof suchnoticeandfilehisorherqualifyingpapersandoath prescribedins.105.031withtheDivisionofElections. Uponreceiptofthecopyofsuchnoticeandqualifying papers,thedivisionshallcertifythenameofthe candidatetotheappropriatesupervisororsupervisors ofelectionsashavingqualifiedfortheofficesought. (b)Eachcandidateseekingtoqualifyforelectionto theofficeofcountycourtjudgeortheofficeofschool boardmemberfromasinglecountyschooldistrict pursuanttothissectionshallsubmithisorherpetition, priortonoonofthe28thdayprecedingthefirstdayof thequalifyingperiodfortheofficesought,tothe supervisorofelectionsofthecountyforwhichsuch petitionwascirculated.Thesupervisorshallcheckthe signaturesonthepetitiontoverifytheirstatusas electorsofthecountyandofthegeographicarea representedbytheofficesought.Nolaterthanthe 7thdaybeforethefirstdateforqualifying,thesupervisor shalldeterminewhethertherequirednumberofsigna- tureshasbeenobtainedforthenameofthecandidate tobeplacedontheballotandshallnotifythecandidate. Iftherequirednumberofsignatureshasbeenobtained, thecandidateshall,duringthetimeprescribedfor qualifyingforoffice,submitacopyofsuchnoticeand filehisorherqualifyingpapersandoathprescribedins. 105.031withthequalifyingofficer.Uponreceiptofthe copyofsuchnoticeandqualifyingpapers,such candidateshallbeentitledtohavehisorhername printedontheballot. History.—s.37,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.89-152;s.35,ch.89-338;s.23,ch.90-315; s.631,ch.95-147;s.6,ch.99-318;s.3,ch.99-326;s.66,ch.2005-277. 105.036Initiativeformethodofselectionfor circuitorcountycourtjudges;proceduresfor placementonballot.— (1)Subsequenttothegeneralelectionintheyear 2000,alocaloptionformeritselectionandretentionor theelectionofcircuitorcountycourtjudgesmaybe placedontheballotforthegeneralelectionoccurringin excessof90daysfromthecertificationofballotposition bytheSecretaryofStateforcircuitcourtjudgesorthe countysupervisorofelectionsforcountycourtjudges. Theballotshallprovideforavoteonthemethodfor selectionofjudgesnotcurrentlyusedforfillingjudicial officesinthecountyorcircuit. (2)Certificationofballotpositionforthemethodof selectionofcircuitcourtjudgesshallbeissuedwhenthe SecretaryofStatehasreceivedaverificationcertificate fromeachsupervisorofelectionsinacircuitindicating thattherequisitenumberofvalidsignaturesofelectors inthecircuithasbeensubmittedandverifiedbythe supervisororsupervisorsofthatcircuit.Certificationof ballotpositionforthemethodofselectionofcountycourt judgesshallbeissuedwhenthesupervisorofelections inacountyindicatesthattherequisitenumberof signaturesofelectorsinthecountyhasbeensubmitted toandverifiedbythesupervisor.Eachsignatureshall bedatedwhenmadeandshallbevalidforaperiodof2 yearsfollowingsuchdate,providedallrequirementsof lawarecompliedwith. (3)Thesponsorofaninitiativeformeritselection andretentionorelectionofcircuitorcountycourtjudges mustregisterasapoliticalcommitteepursuanttos. 106.03. (4)TheSecretaryofStateshalladoptrulespur- suanttoss.120.536(1)and120.54prescribingthestyle andrequirementsofthecircuitcourtandcountycourt formsforcollectionofsignatures. (5)Nolaterthan5p.m.151dayspriortothegeneral electionatwhichtheproposedjudicialselectioninitia- tiveistobevotedon,thesponsorshallsubmitsigned anddatedformstotheappropriatesupervisorof electionsforverificationastothenumberofregistered electorswhosevalidsignaturesappearthereon.The supervisorshallpromptlyverifythesignaturesupon paymentofthefeeorfilingoftheundueburdenoath requiredbys.99.097.Verificationmustbecompletedat least91dayspriortothegeneralelection.Upon completionofverification,thesupervisorshallexecute acertificateindicatingthetotalnumberofsignatures checkedandthenumberofsignaturesverifiedasvalid andasbeingofregisteredelectorsoftheapplicable countyorcircuit.Thiscertificatemustbeimmediately transmittedtotheSecretaryofStateforpetitionsrelated tothemethodofselectionofcircuitcourtjudges.The supervisormustretainthesignatureformsforatleast1 yearfollowingtheelectioninwhichtheissueappeared ontheballotoruntilthecommitteethatcirculatedthe petitionisnolongerseekingtoobtainballotpositionas determinedbytheDivisionofElectionsforcircuitcourt petitionsorbythesupervisorofelectionsforcounty courtpetitions. (6)UponadeterminationbytheSecretaryofState forcircuitcourtpetitionsorbythesupervisorofelections forcountycourtpetitionsthattherequisitenumberof validsignatureshasbeenobtained,acertificationof ballotpositionmustbeissuedfortheproposedmethod ofselectionofjudges.Arequesttoexercisealocal optiontochangethemethodforselectionofcircuitor countycourtjudgesisdeemedfiledwiththeSecretary ofStateforcircuitcourtjudgesorthesupervisorof electionsforcountycourtjudgesuponthedateofthe receiptofacertificateorcertificatesindicatingthe petitionhasbeensignedbytheconstitutionallyrequired numberofelectors. (7)Within10daysaftereachgeneralelectionfor whichaninitiativetochangethemethodofselectionof circuitorcountycourtjudgeswasplacedontheballotin anycircuitorcountyinthestate,theSecretaryofState mustnotifytheChiefJusticeoftheSupremeCourtof Floridaofthechangedmethodforselectionofjudgesfor anycircuitorcountywheretheinitiativepassed. (8)TheDepartmentofStateshallhavetheauthority topromulgaterulesinaccordancewithss.120.536(1) and120.54tocarryouttheprovisionsofthissection. History.—s.9,ch.99-355. Ch.105NONPARTISANELECTIONSF.S.2014 102 105.041Formofballot.— (1)BALLOTS.—Thenamesofcandidatesfornon- partisanofficewhichappearontheballotattheprimary electionshallbegroupedtogetheronaseparateportion oftheballotoronaseparateballot.Thenamesof candidatesforelectiontononpartisanofficewhich appearontheballotatthegeneralelectionandthe namesofjusticesandjudgesseekingretentiontooffice shallbegroupedtogetheronaseparateportionofthe generalelectionballot. (2)LISTINGOFCANDIDATES.—Theorderof nonpartisanofficesappearingontheballotshallbe determinedbytheDepartmentofState.Thenamesof candidatesforelectiontoeachnonpartisanofficeshall belistedinalphabeticalorder.Withrespecttoretention ofjusticesandjudges,thequestion“ShallJustice(or Judge)(nameofjusticeorjudge)ofthe(nameofthe court)beretainedinoffice?”shallappearontheballotin alphabeticalorderandthereafterthewords“Yes”and “No.” (3)REFERENCETOPARTYAFFILIATIONPRO- HIBITED.—Noreferencetopoliticalpartyaffiliationshall appearonanyballotwithrespecttoanynonpartisan officeorcandidate. (4)WRITE-INCANDIDATES.—Spaceshallbe madeavailableonthegeneralelectionballotforan electortowriteinthenameofawrite-incandidatefor judgeofacircuitcourtorcountycourtormemberofa schoolboardifacandidatehasqualifiedasawrite-in candidateforsuchofficepursuanttos.105.031.This subsectionshallnotapplytotheofficesofjusticesand judgesseekingretention. History.—s.4,ch.71-49;s.38,ch.77-175;s.55,ch.79-400;s.1,ch.80-305;s. 18,ch.81-105;s.4,ch.99-326;s.3,ch.99-355;s.2,ch.2000-361;s.22,ch. 2005-286;s.34,ch.2008-95. 105.051Determinationofelectionorretention tooffice.— (1)ELECTION.—Incircuitsandcountiesholding elections: (a)Thenameofanunopposedcandidateforthe officeofcircuitjudge,countycourtjudge,ormemberof aschoolboardshallnotappearonanyballot,andsuch candidateshallbedeemedtohavevotedforhimselfor herselfatthegeneralelection. (b)Iftwoormorecandidates,neitherofwhomisa write-incandidate,qualifyforsuchanoffice,thenames ofthosecandidatesshallbeplacedontheballotatthe primaryelection.Ifanycandidateforsuchoffice receivesamajorityofthevotescastforsuchofficein theprimaryelection,thenameofthecandidatewho receivessuchmajorityshallnotappearonanyother ballotunlessawrite-incandidatehasqualifiedforsuch office.Anunopposedcandidateshallbedeemedto havevotedforhimselforherselfatthegeneralelection. Ifnocandidateforsuchofficereceivesamajorityofthe votescastforsuchofficeintheprimaryelection,the namesofthetwocandidatesreceivingthehighest numberofvotesforsuchofficeshallbeplacedonthe generalelectionballot.Ifmorethantwocandidates receiveanequalandhighestnumberofvotes,thename ofeachcandidatereceivinganequalandhighest numberofvotesshallbeplacedonthegeneralelection ballot.Inanycontestinwhichthereisatieforsecond placeandthecandidateplacingfirstdidnotreceivea majorityofthevotescastforsuchoffice,thenameofthe candidateplacingfirstandthenameofeachcandidate tyingforsecondshallbeplacedonthegeneralelection ballot. (c)Thecandidatewhoreceivesthehighestnumber ofvotescastfortheofficeinthegeneralelectionshallbe electedtosuchoffice.Ifthevoteatthegeneralelection resultsinatie,theoutcomeshallbedeterminedbylot. (2)RETENTION.—Withrespecttoanyjusticeor judgewhoqualifiestorunforretentioninoffice,the questionprescribedins.105.041(2)shallbeplacedon theballotatthegeneralelection.Ifamajorityofthe qualifiedelectorsvotingonsuchquestionwithinthe territorialjurisdictionofthecourtvoteforretention,the justiceorjudgeshallberetainedforatermof6years commencingonthefirstTuesdayafterthefirstMonday inJanuaryfollowingthegeneralelection.Iflessthana majorityofthequalifiedelectorsvotingonsuchquestion withintheterritorialjurisdictionofthecourtvotefor retention,avacancyshallexistinsuchofficeuponthe expirationofthetermbeingservedbythejusticeor judge. History.—s.5,ch.71-49;s.38,ch.77-175;s.19,ch.81-105;s.632,ch.95-147; s.5,ch.99-326;s.4,ch.99-355;s.23,ch.2005-286. 105.061Electorsqualifiedtovote.— (1)Eachqualifiedelectoroftheterritorialjurisdiction ofacourtshallbeeligibletovoteforacandidatefor eachjudicialofficeofsuchcourtor,inthecaseofa justiceorajudgeseekingretention,fororagainst retentionofsuchjusticeorjudge. (2)Theelectionofmembersofaschoolboardshall bebyvoteofthequalifiedelectorsasprescribedin chapter1001. History.—s.6,ch.71-49;s.38,ch.77-175;s.6,ch.99-326;s.5,ch.99-355;s. 887,ch.2002-387. 105.071Candidatesforjudicialoffice;limita- tionsonpoliticalactivity.—Acandidateforjudicial officeshallnot: (1)Participateinanypartisanpoliticalpartyactiv- ities,exceptthatsuchcandidatemayregistertovoteas amemberofanypoliticalpartyandmayvoteinany partyprimaryforcandidatesfornominationoftheparty inwhichsheorheisregisteredtovote. (2)Campaignasamemberofanypoliticalparty. (3)Publiclyrepresentoradvertiseherselforhimself asamemberofanypoliticalparty. (4)Endorseanycandidate. (5)Makepoliticalspeechesotherthaninthe candidate’sownbehalf. (6)Makecontributionstopoliticalpartyfunds. (7)Acceptcontributionsfromanypoliticalparty. (8)Solicitcontributionsforanypoliticalparty. (9)Acceptorretainaplaceonanypoliticalparty committee. (10)Makeanycontributiontoanyperson,group,or organizationforitsendorsementtojudicialoffice. (11)Agreetopayalloranypartofanyadvertisement sponsoredbyanyperson,group,ororganization whereinthecandidatemaybeendorsedforjudicial officebyanysuchperson,group,ororganization. F.S.2014NONPARTISANELECTIONSCh.105 103 Acandidateforjudicialofficeorretentionthereinwho violatestheprovisionsofthissectionisliableforacivil fineofupto$1,000tobedeterminedbytheFlorida ElectionsCommission. History.—s.7,ch.71-49;s.2,ch.72-310;s.38,ch.77-175;s.633,ch.95-147; s.7,ch.99-326. 105.08Campaigncontributionandexpense; reporting.— (1)Acandidateforjudicialofficeortheofficeof schoolboardmembermayacceptcontributionsand mayincuronlysuchexpensesasareauthorizedbylaw. Eachsuchcandidateshallkeepanaccuraterecordof hisorhercontributionsandexpenses,andshallfile reportspursuanttochapter106. (2)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionofthis chapterorchapter106,acandidateforretentionasa justiceorajudgewhohasnotreceivedanycontribution ormadeanyexpendituremayfileaswornstatementat thetimeofqualifyingthatheorshedoesnotanticipate receivingcontributionsormakingexpendituresincon- nectionwiththecandidacyforretentiontooffice.Such candidateshallfileafinalreportpursuanttos.106.141, within90daysfollowingthegeneralelectionforwhich thecandidate’snameappearedontheballotfor retention.Anysuchcandidateforretentiontojudicial officewho,afterfilingastatementpursuanttothis subsection,receivesanycontributionormakesany expenditureinconnectionwiththecandidacyforreten- tionshallimmediatelyfileastatementtothateffectwith thequalifyingofficerandshallbeginfilingreportsasan opposedcandidatepursuanttos.106.07. History.—s.8,ch.71-49;s.38,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.89-152;s.634,ch.95-147; s.8,ch.99-326;s.6,ch.99-355. 105.09Politicalactivityinbehalfofacandidate forjudicialofficelimited.— (1)Nopoliticalpartyorpartisanpoliticalorganiza- tionshallendorse,support,orassistanycandidateina campaignforelectiontojudicialoffice. (2)Anypersonwhoknowingly,inanindividual capacityorasanofficerofanorganization,violates theprovisionsofthissectionisguiltyofamisdemeanor oftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.9,ch.71-49;s.38,ch.77-175;s.635,ch.95-147. 105.10Applicabilityofelectioncode.—Ifany provisionofthischapterisinconflictwithanyother provisionofthiscode,theprovisionofthischaptershall prevail. History.—s.10,ch.71-49;s.38,ch.77-175. 105.101Effectofrevisionofcountycourtjudge selectionmethod.—Nocountycourtjudgeelected priortoorattheelectionthatapprovesanyrevisionto theselectionofcountycourtjudgesshallbeaffectedin hisorhertermofoffice.Anycountyjudgewishingto applyforasubsequenttermwillbeelectedorretained pursuanttothemethodofelectionorselectionand retentionofcountycourtjudgesineffectinthecounty fortheelectionprecedingtheendofthejudge’stermof office. History.—s.11,ch.99-355. 105.102Effectofrevisionofcircuitcourtjudge selectionmethod.—Nocircuitcourtjudgeelectedprior toorattheelectionthatapprovesanyrevisiontothe selectionofcircuitcourtjudgeshallbeaffectedinhisor hertermofoffice.Anycircuitcourtjudgewishingto applyforasubsequenttermwillbeelectedorretained pursuanttothemethodofelectionorselectionand retentionofcircuitcourtjudgesineffectinthecircuitfor theelectionprecedingtheendofthejudge’stermof office. History.—s.12,ch.99-355. Ch.105NONPARTISANELECTIONSF.S.2014 104 CHAPTER106 CAMPAIGNFINANCING 106.011Definitions. 106.021 Campaigntreasurers;deputies;primary andsecondarydepositories. 106.022Appointmentofaregisteredagent;duties. 106.023Statementofcandidate. 106.025Campaignfundraisers. 106.03 Registrationofpoliticalcommitteesand electioneeringcommunicationsorgani- zations. 106.05Depositofcontributions;statementofcam- paigntreasurer. 106.055Valuationofin-kindcontributions. 106.06Treasurertokeeprecords;inspections. 106.07Reports;certificationandfiling. 106.0701Solicitationofcontributionsonbehalfofs. 527ors.501(c)(4)organizations;report- ingrequirements;civilpenalty;exemp- tion. 106.0702Reporting;politicalpartyexecutivecommit- teecandidates. 106.0703Electioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tions;reportingrequirements;certifica- tionandfiling;penalties. 106.0705 Electronicfilingofcampaigntreasurer’s reports. 106.0706Electronicfilingofcampaignfinancere- ports;publicrecordsexemption. 106.071Independentexpenditures;electioneering communications;reports;disclaimers. 106.075Electedofficials;reportofloansmadein yearprecedingelection;limitationon contributionstopayloans. 106.08Contributions;limitationson. 106.087 Independentexpenditures;contribution limits;restrictionsonpoliticalparties andpoliticalcommittees. 106.088 Independentexpenditures;contribution limits;restrictionsonaffiliatedpartycom- mittees. 106.09 Cashcontributionsandcontributionby cashier’schecks. 106.11Expensesofandexpendituresbycandi- datesandpoliticalcommittees. 106.113Expendituresbylocalgovernments. 106.12Pettycashfundsallowed. 106.125Creditcards;conditionsonuse. 106.14Utilities;deposits;priorauthorization. 106.1405Useofcampaignfunds. 106.141Dispositionofsurplusfundsbycandidates. 106.143Politicaladvertisementscirculatedpriorto election;requirements. 106.1435Usageandremovalofpoliticalcampaign advertisements. 106.1437Miscellaneousadvertisements. 106.1439 Electioneeringcommunications;disclai- mers. 106.147Telephonesolicitation;disclosurerequire- ments;prohibitions;exemptions;penal- ties. 106.1475 Telephonesolicitation;registeredagent requirements;penalty. 106.15Certainactsprohibited. 106.16Limitationoncertainratesandcharges. 106.161Airtimeavailableatthelowestunitrate. 106.165Useofclosedcaptioninganddescriptive narrativeinalltelevisionbroadcasts. 106.17Pollsandsurveysrelatingtocandidacies. 106.18Whenacandidate’snametobeomitted fromballot. 106.19 Violationsbycandidates,personscon- nectedwithcampaigns,andpolitical committees. 106.191Signaturesgatheredforinitiativepetition; effectofch.97-13. 106.21Certificatesofelectionnottobeissued uponconviction. 106.22DutiesoftheDivisionofElections. 106.23PowersoftheDivisionofElections. 106.24 FloridaElectionsCommission;member- ship;powers;duties. 106.25 ReportsofallegedviolationstoFlorida ElectionsCommission;dispositionof findings. 106.26Powersofcommission;rightsandrespon- sibilitiesofparties;findingsbycommis- sion. 106.265Civilpenalties. 106.27Determinationsbycommission;legaldis- position. 106.28Limitationofactions. 106.29Reportsbypoliticalpartiesandaffiliated partycommittees;restrictionsoncontri- butionsandexpenditures;penalties. 106.295Leadershipfund. 106.30Shorttitle. 106.31Legislativeintent. 106.32ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFund. 106.33Electioncampaignfinancing;eligibility. 106.34Expenditurelimits. 106.35Distributionoffunds. 106.353Candidatesvoluntarilyabidingbyelection campaignfinancinglimitsbutnotre- questingpublicfunds;irrevocablestate- mentrequired;penalty. 106.355Nonparticipatingcandidateexceedinglim- its. 106.36Penalties;fines. 106.011Definitions.—Asusedinthischapter,the followingtermshavethefollowingmeaningsunlessthe contextclearlyindicatesotherwise: (1)“Campaignfundraiser”meansanaffairheldto raisefundstobeusedinacampaignforpublicoffice. (2)“Campaigntreasurer”meansanindividualap- pointedbyacandidateorpoliticalcommitteeas providedinthischapter. (3)“Candidate”meansapersontowhomanyofthe followingapplies: F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 105 (a)Apersonwhoseekstoqualifyfornominationor electionbymeansofthepetitioningprocess. (b)Apersonwhoseekstoqualifyforelectionasa write-incandidate. (c)Apersonwhoreceivescontributionsormakes expenditures,orconsentsforanyotherpersonto receivecontributionsormakeexpenditures,witha viewtobringabouthisorhernominationorelection to,orretentionin,publicoffice. (d)Apersonwhoappointsatreasureranddesig- natesaprimarydepository. (e)Apersonwhofilesqualificationpapersand subscribestoacandidate’soathasrequiredbylaw. However,thisdefinitiondoesnotincludeanycandidate forapoliticalpartyexecutivecommittee.Expenditures relatedtopotentialcandidatepollsasprovidedins. 106.17arenotcontributionsorexpendituresforpur- posesofthissubsection. (4)“Communicationsmedia”meansbroadcasting stations,newspapers,magazines,outdooradvertising facilities,printers,directmail,advertisingagencies,the Internet,andtelephonecompanies;butwithrespectto telephones,anexpenditureisdeemedtobean expenditurefortheuseofcommunicationsmediaonly ifmadeforthecostsoftelephones,paidtelephonists,or automatictelephoneequipmenttobeusedbya candidateorapoliticalcommitteetocommunicate withpotentialvotersbutexcludingthecostsoftele- phonesincurredbyavolunteerforuseoftelephonesby suchvolunteer;however,withrespecttotheInternet,an expenditureisdeemedanexpenditureforuseof communicationsmediaonlyifmadeforthecostof creatingordisseminatingamessageonacomputer informationsystemaccessiblebymorethanoneperson butexcludinginternalcommunicationsofacampaignor ofanygroup. (5)“Contribution”means: (a)Agift,subscription,conveyance,deposit,loan, payment,ordistributionofmoneyoranythingofvalue, includingcontributionsinkindhavinganattributable monetaryvalueinanyform,madeforthepurposeof influencingtheresultsofanelectionormakingan electioneeringcommunication. (b)Atransferoffundsbetweenpoliticalcommittees, betweenelectioneeringcommunicationsorganizations, orbetweenanycombinationofthesegroups. (c)Thepayment,byapersonotherthanacandi- dateorpoliticalcommittee,ofcompensationforthe personalservicesofanotherpersonwhicharerendered toacandidateorpoliticalcommitteewithoutchargeto thecandidateorcommitteeforsuchservices. (d)Thetransferoffundsbyacampaigntreasureror deputycampaigntreasurerbetweenaprimarydeposi- toryandaseparateinterest-bearingaccountorcertifi- cateofdeposit,andthetermincludesinterestearnedon suchaccountorcertificate. Notwithstandingtheforegoingmeaningsof“contribu- tion,”thetermmaynotbeconstruedtoincludeservices, including,butnotlimitedto,legalandaccounting services,providedwithoutcompensationbyindividuals volunteeringaportionoralloftheirtimeonbehalfofa candidateorpoliticalcommitteeoreditorialendorse- ments. (6)“Division”meanstheDivisionofElectionsofthe DepartmentofState. (7)“Election”meansaprimaryelection,special primaryelection,generalelection,specialelection,or municipalelectionheldinthisstateforthepurposeof nominatingorelectingcandidatestopublicoffice, choosingdelegatestothenationalnominatingconven- tionsofpoliticalparties,selectingamemberofapolitical partyexecutivecommittee,orsubmittinganissuetothe electorsfortheirapprovalorrejection. (8)(a)“Electioneeringcommunication”meanscom- municationthatispubliclydistributedbyatelevision station,radiostation,cabletelevisionsystem,satellite system,newspaper,magazine,directmail,ortelephone andthat: 1.Referstoordepictsaclearlyidentifiedcandidate forofficewithoutexpresslyadvocatingtheelectionor defeatofacandidatebutthatissusceptibleofno reasonableinterpretationotherthananappealtovote fororagainstaspecificcandidate; 2.Ismadewithin30daysbeforeaprimaryor specialprimaryelectionor60daysbeforeanyother electionfortheofficesoughtbythecandidate;and 3.Istargetedtotherelevantelectorateinthe geographicareathecandidatewouldrepresentif elected. (b)Theterm“electioneeringcommunication”does notinclude: 1.Acommunicationdisseminatedthrougha meansofcommunicationotherthanatelevisionstation, radiostation,cabletelevisionsystem,satellitesystem, newspaper,magazine,directmail,telephone,orstate- mentordepictionbyanorganization,inexistence beforethetimeduringwhichacandidatenamedor depictedqualifiesforthatelection,madeinthat organization’snewsletter,whichnewsletterisdistribu- tedonlytomembersofthatorganization. 2.Acommunicationinanewsstory,commentary, oreditorialdistributedthroughthefacilitiesofaradio station,televisionstation,cabletelevisionsystem,or satellitesystem,unlessthefacilitiesareownedor controlledbyapoliticalparty,politicalcommittee,or candidate.Anewsstorydistributedthroughthefacilities ownedorcontrolledbyapoliticalparty,political committee,orcandidatemayneverthelessbeexempt ifitrepresentsabonafidenewsaccountcommunicated throughalicensedbroadcastingfacilityandthecom- municationispartofageneralpatternofcampaign- relatednewsaccountsthatgivereasonablyequal coveragetoallopposingcandidatesinthearea. 3.Acommunicationthatconstitutesapublicde- bateorforumthatincludesatleasttwoopposing candidatesforanofficeoroneadvocateandone opponentofanissue,orthatsolelypromotessucha debateorforumandismadebyoronbehalfofthe personsponsoringthedebateorforum,providedthat: a.Thestagingorganizationiseither: (I)Acharitableorganizationthatdoesnotmake otherelectioneeringcommunicationsanddoesnot otherwisesupportoropposeanypoliticalcandidateor politicalparty;or Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 106 (II)Anewspaper,radiostation,televisionstation,or otherrecognizednewsmedium;and b.Thestagingorganizationdoesnotstructurethe debatetopromoteoradvanceonecandidateorissue positionoveranother. (c)Forpurposesofthischapter,anexpenditure madefor,orinfurtheranceof,anelectioneering communicationisnotconsideredacontributiontoor onbehalfofanycandidate. (d)Forpurposesofthischapter,anelectioneering communicationdoesnotconstituteanindependent expenditureandisnotsubjecttothelimitationsapplic- abletoindependentexpenditures. (9)“Electioneeringcommunicationsorganization” meansanygroup,otherthanapoliticalparty,affiliated partycommittee,orpoliticalcommittee,whoseelection- relatedactivitiesarelimitedtomakingexpendituresfor electioneeringcommunicationsoracceptingcontribu- tionsforthepurposeofmakingelectioneeringcommu- nicationsandwhoseactivitieswouldnototherwise requirethegrouptoregisterasapoliticalpartyor politicalcommitteeunderthischapter. (10)(a)“Expenditure”meansapurchase,payment, distribution,loan,advance,transferoffundsbya campaigntreasurerordeputycampaigntreasurer betweenaprimarydepositoryandaseparateinterest- bearingaccountorcertificateofdeposit,orgiftofmoney oranythingofvaluemadeforthepurposeofinfluencing theresultsofanelectionormakinganelectioneering communication.However,“expenditure”doesnotin- cludeapurchase,payment,distribution,loan,advance, orgiftofmoneyoranythingofvaluemadeforthe purposeofinfluencingtheresultsofanelectionwhen madebyanorganization,inexistencebeforethetime duringwhichacandidatequalifiesoranissueisplaced ontheballotforthatelection,forthepurposeofprinting ordistributingsuchorganization’snewsletter,contain- ingastatementbysuchorganizationinsupportofor oppositiontoacandidateorissue,whichnewsletteris distributedonlytomembersofsuchorganization. (b)Asusedinthischapter,an“expenditure”foran electioneeringcommunicationismadewhentheear- liestofthefollowingoccurs: 1.Apersonentersintoacontractforapplicable goodsorservices; 2.Apersonmakespayment,inwholeorinpart,for theproductionorpublicdisseminationofapplicable goodsorservices;or 3.Theelectioneeringcommunicationispublicly disseminated. (11)“Filingofficer”meansthepersonbeforewhoma candidatequalifiesortheagencyorofficerwithwhoma politicalcommitteeoranelectioneeringcommunica- tionsorganizationregisters. (12)(a)“Independentexpenditure”meansanexpen- diturebyapersonforthepurposeofexpressly advocatingtheelectionordefeatofacandidateorthe approvalorrejectionofanissue,whichexpenditureis notcontrolledby,coordinatedwith,ormadeupon consultationwith,anycandidate,politicalcommittee, oragentofsuchcandidateorcommittee.Anexpendi- tureforsuchpurposebyapersonhavingacontractwith thecandidate,politicalcommittee,oragentofsuch candidateorcommitteeinagivenelectionperiodisnot anindependentexpenditure. (b)Anexpenditureforthepurposeofexpressly advocatingtheelectionordefeatofacandidatewhichis madebythenational,state,orcountyexecutive committeeofapoliticalparty,includinganysubordinate committeeofthepoliticalparty,anaffiliatedparty committee,apoliticalcommittee,oranyotherperson isnotconsideredanindependentexpenditureifthe committeeorperson: 1.Communicateswiththecandidate,thecandida- te’scampaign,oranagentofthecandidateactingon behalfofthecandidate,includingapollster,media consultant,advertisingagency,vendor,advisor,orstaff member,concerningthepreparationof,useof,or paymentfor,thespecificexpenditureoradvertising campaignatissue; 2.Makesapaymentincooperation,consultation, orconcertwith,attherequestorsuggestionof,or pursuanttoageneralorparticularunderstandingwith thecandidate,thecandidate’scampaign,apolitical committeesupportingthecandidate,oranagentofthe candidaterelatingtothespecificexpenditureoradver- tisingcampaignatissue; 3.Makesapaymentforthedissemination,dis- tribution,orrepublication,inwholeorinpart,ofa broadcastorawritten,graphic,orotherformof campaignmaterialpreparedbythecandidate,the candidate’scampaign,oranagentofthecandidate, includingapollster,mediaconsultant,advertising agency,vendor,advisor,orstaffmember; 4.Makesapaymentbasedoninformationabout thecandidate’splans,projects,orneedscommunicated toamemberofthecommitteeorpersonbythe candidateoranagentofthecandidate,providedthe committeeorpersonusestheinformationinanyway,in wholeorinpart,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,todesign, prepare,orpayforthespecificexpenditureoradvertis- ingcampaignatissue; 5.Afterthelastdayofthequalifyingperiod prescribedforthecandidate,consultsaboutthecandi- date’splans,projects,orneedsinconnectionwiththe candidate’spursuitofelectiontoofficeandtheinforma- tionisusedinanywaytoplan,create,design,or prepareanindependentexpenditureoradvertising campaign,with: a.Anofficer,director,employee,oragentofa national,state,orcountyexecutivecommitteeofa politicalpartyoranaffiliatedpartycommitteethathas madeorintendstomakeexpendituresinconnection withorcontributionstothecandidate;or b.Apersonwhoseprofessionalserviceshave beenretainedbyanational,state,orcountyexecutive committeeofapoliticalpartyoranaffiliatedparty committeethathasmadeorintendstomakeexpendi- turesinconnectionwithorcontributionstothecandi- date; 6.Afterthelastdayofthequalifyingperiod prescribedforthecandidate,retainstheprofessional servicesofapersonalsoprovidingthoseservicestothe candidateinconnectionwiththecandidate’spursuitof electiontooffice;or F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 107 7.Arranges,coordinates,ordirectstheexpendi- ture,inanyway,withthecandidateoranagentofthe candidate. (13)“Issue”meansapropositionthatisrequiredby theStateConstitution,bylaworresolutionofthe Legislature,orbythecharter,ordinance,orresolution ofapoliticalsubdivisionofthisstatetobesubmittedto theelectorsfortheirapprovalorrejectionatanelection, orapropositionforwhichapetitioniscirculatedinorder tohavesuchpropositionplacedontheballotatan election. (14)“Person”meansanindividualoracorporation, association,firm,partnership,jointventure,jointstock company,club,organization,estate,trust,business trust,syndicate,orothercombinationofindividuals havingcollectivecapacity.Thetermincludesapolitical party,affiliatedpartycommittee,orpoliticalcommittee. (15)“Politicaladvertisement”meansapaidexpres- sioninacommunicationsmediumprescribedinsub- section(4),whetherradio,television,newspaper, magazine,periodical,campaignliterature,directmail, ordisplayorbymeansotherthanthespokenwordin directconversation,whichexpresslyadvocatesthe electionordefeatofacandidateortheapprovalor rejectionofanissue.However,politicaladvertisement doesnotinclude: (a)Astatementbyanorganization,inexistence beforethetimeduringwhichacandidatequalifiesoran issueisplacedontheballotforthatelection,insupport oforoppositiontoacandidateorissue,inthat organization’snewsletter,whichnewsletterisdistribu- tedonlytothemembersofthatorganization. (b)Editorialendorsementsbyanewspaper,aradio ortelevisionstation,oranyotherrecognizednews medium. (16)(a)“Politicalcommittee”means: 1.Acombinationoftwoormoreindividuals,ora personotherthananindividual,that,inanaggregate amountinexcessof$500duringasinglecalendaryear: a.Acceptscontributionsforthepurposeofmaking contributionstoanycandidate,politicalcommittee, affiliatedpartycommittee,orpoliticalparty; b.Acceptscontributionsforthepurposeofex- presslyadvocatingtheelectionordefeatofacandidate orthepassageordefeatofanissue; c.Makesexpendituresthatexpresslyadvocatethe electionordefeatofacandidateorthepassageor defeatofanissue;or d.Makescontributionstoacommonfund,other thanajointcheckingaccountbetweenspouses,from whichcontributionsaremadetoanycandidate,political committee,affiliatedpartycommittee,orpoliticalparty; 2.Thesponsorofaproposedconstitutional amendmentbyinitiativewhointendstoseekthe signaturesofregisteredelectors. (b)Notwithstandingparagraph(a),thefollowing entitiesarenotconsideredpoliticalcommitteesfor purposesofthischapter: 1.Nationalpoliticalparties,thestateandcounty executivecommitteesofpoliticalparties,andaffiliated partycommitteesregulatedbychapter103. 2.Corporationsregulatedbychapter607orchap- ter617orotherbusinessentitiesformedforpurposes otherthantosupportoropposeissuesorcandidates,if theirpoliticalactivitiesarelimitedtocontributionsto candidates,politicalparties,affiliatedpartycommittees, orpoliticalcommitteesorexpendituresinsupportofor oppositiontoanissuefromcorporateorbusinessfunds andifnocontributionsarereceivedbysuchcorpora- tionsorbusinessentities. 3.Electioneeringcommunicationsorganizations asdefinedinsubsection(9). (17)“Publicoffice”meansastate,county,municipal, orschoolorotherdistrictofficeorpositionthatisfilledby voteoftheelectors. (18)“Unopposedcandidate”meansacandidatefor nominationorelectiontoanofficewho,afterthelastday onwhichaperson,includingawrite-incandidate,may qualify,iswithoutoppositionintheelectionatwhichthe officeistobefilledorwhoiswithoutsuchopposition aftersuchdateasaresultofaprimaryelectionorof withdrawalbyothercandidatesseekingthesameoffice. Acandidateisnotanunopposedcandidateifthereisa vacancytobefilledunders.100.111(3),ifthereisa legalproceedingpendingregardingtherighttoaballot positionfortheofficesoughtbythecandidate,orifthe candidateisseekingretentionasajusticeorjudge. History.—s.1,ch.73-128;s.1,ch.74-200;s.1,ch.77-174;s.39,ch.77-175;s. 2,ch.79-157;ss.6,17,ch.79-365;s.1,ch.79-378;s.22,ch.81-304;s.34,ch. 84-302;s.4,ch.85-226;s.2,ch.89-256;s.1,ch.89-537;s.24,ch.90-315;s.9,ch. 91-107;s.636,ch.95-147;s.2,ch.97-13;s.7,ch.99-355;s.1,ch.2002-197;s.2, ch.2004-252;s.1,ch.2006-300;s.19,ch.2010-167;ss.4,30,ch.2011-6;s.52,ch. 2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.5,ch.2012-5;s.3,ch.2013-37;s.9, ch.2014-17. 106.021Campaigntreasurers;deputies;pri- maryandsecondarydepositories.— (1)(a)Eachcandidatefornominationorelectionto officeandeachpoliticalcommitteeshallappointa campaigntreasurer.Eachpersonwhoseekstoqualify fornominationorelectionto,orretentionin,officeshall appointacampaigntreasureranddesignateaprimary campaigndepositorybeforequalifyingforoffice.Any personwhoseekstoqualifyforelectionornominationto anyofficebymeansofthepetitioningprocessshall appointatreasureranddesignateaprimarydepository onorbeforethedateheorsheobtainsthepetitions.At thesametimeacandidatedesignatesacampaign depositoryandappointsatreasurer,thecandidateshall alsodesignatetheofficeforwhichheorsheisa candidate.Ifthecandidateisrunningforanofficethat willbegroupedontheballotwithtwoormoresimilar officestobefilledatthesameelection,thecandidate mustindicateforwhichgroupordistrictofficeheorshe isrunning.Thissubsectiondoesnotprohibitacandi- date,atalaterdate,fromchangingthedesignationof theofficeforwhichheorsheisacandidate.However,if acandidatechangesthedesignatedofficeforwhichhe orsheisacandidate,thecandidatemustnotifyall contributorsinwritingoftheintenttoseekadifferent officeandoffertoreturnprorata,upontheirrequest, thosecontributionsgiveninsupportoftheoriginaloffice sought.Thisnotificationshallbegivenwithin15days afterthefilingofthechangeofdesignationandshall includeastandardformdevelopedbytheDivisionof Electionsforrequestingthereturnofcontributions.The noticerequirementdoesnotapplytoanychangeina numericaldesignationresultingsolelyfromredistricting. Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 108 If,within30daysafterbeingnotifiedbythecandidateof theintenttoseekadifferentoffice,thecontributor notifiesthecandidateinwritingthatthecontributor wisheshisorhercontributiontobereturned,the candidateshallreturnthecontribution,onaprorata basis,calculatedasofthedatethechangeofdesigna- tionisfiled.Uptoamaximumofthecontributionlimits specifiedins.106.08,acandidatewhorunsforanoffice otherthantheofficeoriginallydesignatedmayuseany contributionthatadonordoesnotrequestbereturned withinthe30-dayperiodforthenewlydesignatedoffice, providedthecandidatedisposesofanyamountex- ceedingthecontributionlimitpursuanttotheoptionsin s.106.11(5)(b)and(c)ors.106.141(4)(a)1.,2.,or4.; notwithstanding,thefullamountofthecontributionfor theoriginalofficeshallcounttowardthecontribution limitsspecifiedins.106.08forthenewlydesignated office.Apersonmaynotacceptanycontributionor makeanyexpenditurewithaviewtobringingabouthis orhernomination,election,orretentioninpublicoffice, orauthorizeanothertoacceptsuchcontributionsor makesuchexpenditureontheperson’sbehalf,unless suchpersonhasappointedacampaigntreasurerand designatedaprimarycampaigndepository.Acandidate foranofficevoteduponstatewidemayappointnotmore than15deputycampaigntreasurers,andanyother candidateorpoliticalcommitteemayappointnotmore than3deputycampaigntreasurers.Thenamesand addressesofthecampaigntreasureranddeputy campaigntreasurerssoappointedshallbefiledwith theofficerbeforewhomsuchcandidateisrequiredto qualifyorwithwhomsuchpoliticalcommitteeisrequired toregisterpursuanttos.106.03. (b)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(d),each candidateandeachpoliticalcommitteeshallalso designateoneprimarycampaigndepositoryforthe purposeofdepositingallcontributionsreceived,and disbursingallexpendituresmade,bythecandidateor politicalcommittee.Thecandidateorpoliticalcommittee mayalsodesignateonesecondarydepositoryineach countyinwhichanelectionisheldinwhichthe candidateorcommitteeparticipates.Secondarydeposi- toriesshallbeforthesolepurposeofdepositing contributionsandforwardingthedepositstotheprimary campaigndepository.Anybank,savingsandloan association,orcreditunionauthorizedtotransact businessinthisstatemaybedesignatedasacampaign depository.Thecandidateorpoliticalcommitteeshall filethenameandaddressofeachprimaryand secondarydepositorysodesignatedatthesametime that,andwiththesameofficerwithwhom,thecandidate orcommitteefilesthenameofhis,her,oritscampaign treasurerpursuanttoparagraph(a).Inaddition,the campaigntreasureroradeputycampaigntreasurer maydepositanyfundswhichareintheprimary campaigndepositoryandwhicharenotthencurrently neededforthedisbursementofexpendituresintoa separateinterest-bearingaccountinanybank,savings andloanassociation,orcreditunionauthorizedto transactbusinessinthisstate.Theseparateinterest- bearingaccountshallbedesignated“(nameofcandidateor committee)separateinterest-bearingcampaignaccount.” Inlieuthereof,thecampaigntreasurerordeputy campaigntreasurermaypurchaseacertificateof depositwithsuchunneededfundsinsuchbank,savings andloanassociation,orcreditunion.Theseparate interest-bearingaccountorcertificateofdepositshallbe separatefromanypersonalorotheraccountor certificateofdeposit.Anywithdrawaloftheprincipal orearnedinterestoranypartthereofshallonlybemade fromtheseparateinterest-bearingaccountorcertificate ofdepositforthepurposeoftransferringfundstothe primaryaccountandshallbereportedasacontribution. (c)Anycampaigntreasurerordeputytreasurer appointedpursuanttothissectionshall,beforesuch appointmentmaybecomeeffective,haveaccepted appointmenttosuchpositioninwritingandfiledsuch acceptancewiththeofficerbeforewhomthecandidate isrequiredtoqualifyorwiththeofficerwithwhomthe politicalcommitteeisrequiredtofilereports.An individualmaybeappointedandserveascampaign treasurerofacandidateandapoliticalcommitteeortwo ormorecandidatesandpoliticalcommittees.Acandi- datemayappointherselforhimselfascampaign treasurer. (d)Anypoliticalcommitteewhichdepositsallcon- tributionsreceivedinanationaldepositoryfromwhich thepoliticalcommitteereceivesfundstocontributeto stateandlocalcandidatesshallnotberequiredto designateacampaigndepositoryinthestate. (2)Acandidateorpoliticalcommitteemayremove his,her,oritscampaigntreasureroranydeputy treasurer.Incaseofthedeath,resignation,orremoval ofacampaigntreasurerbeforecompliancewithall obligationsofacampaigntreasurerunderthischapter, thecandidateorpoliticalcommitteeshallappointa successorandcertifythenameandaddressofthe successorinthemannerprovidedinthecaseofan originalappointment.Noresignationshallbeeffective untilithasbeensubmittedtothecandidateorcommit- teeinwritingandacopythereofhasbeenfiledwiththe officerbeforewhomthecandidateisrequiredtoqualify ortheofficerwithwhomthepoliticalcommitteeis requiredtofilereports.Notreasurerordeputytreasurer shallbedeemedremovedbyacandidateorpolitical committeeuntilwrittennoticeofsuchremovalhasbeen giventosuchtreasurerordeputytreasurerandhas beenfiledwiththeofficerbeforewhomsuchcandidate isrequiredtoqualifyorwiththeofficerwithwhomsuch committeeisrequiredtofilereports. (3)Nocontributionorexpenditure,includingcon- tributionsorexpendituresofacandidateorofthe candidate’sfamily,shallbedirectlyorindirectlymade orreceivedinfurtheranceofthecandidacyofany personfornominationorelectiontopoliticalofficeinthe stateoronbehalfofanypoliticalcommitteeexcept throughthedulyappointedcampaigntreasurerofthe candidateorpoliticalcommittee,subjecttothefollowing exceptions: (a)Independentexpenditures; (b)Reimbursementstoacandidateoranyother individualforexpensesincurredinconnectionwiththe campaignoractivitiesofthepoliticalcommitteebya checkdrawnuponthecampaignaccountandreported pursuanttos.106.07(4).Thefullnameofeachperson towhomthecandidateorotherindividualmade F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 109 paymentforwhichreimbursementwasmadebycheck drawnuponthecampaignaccountshallbereported pursuanttos.106.07(4),togetherwiththepurposeof suchpayment; (c)Expendituresmadeindirectlythroughatreas- urerforgoodsorservices,suchascommunications mediaplacementorprocurementservices,campaign signs,insurance,orotherexpendituresthatinclude multipleintegralcomponentsaspartoftheexpenditure andreportedpursuanttos.106.07(4)(a)13.;or (d)Expendituresmadedirectlybyanyaffiliated partycommitteeorpoliticalpartyregulatedbychapter 103forobtainingtime,space,orservicesinorbyany communicationsmediumforthepurposeofjointly endorsingthreeormorecandidates,andanysuch expendituremaynotbeconsideredacontributionor expendituretooronbehalfofanysuchcandidatesfor thepurposesofthischapter. (4)Adeputycampaigntreasurermayexerciseany ofthepowersanddutiesofacampaigntreasurerasset forthinthischapterwhenspecificallyauthorizedtodo sobythecampaigntreasurerandthecandidate,inthe caseofacandidate,orthecampaigntreasurerand chairofthepoliticalcommittee,inthecaseofapolitical committee. (5)Forpurposesofappointingacampaigntreas- ureranddesignatingacampaigndepository,candi- datesfortheofficesofGovernorandLieutenant Governoronthesameticketshallbeconsidereda singlecandidate. History.—s.2,ch.73-128;s.2,ch.74-200;s.1,ch.75-139;s.39,ch.77-175;s. 2,ch.79-378;s.56,ch.79-400;s.23,ch.81-304;s.35,ch.84-302;s.3,ch.89-256; s.25,ch.90-315;s.10,ch.91-107;s.637,ch.95-147;s.9,ch.97-13;s.28,ch. 2002-17;s.14,ch.2004-252;s.41,ch.2007-30;s.28,ch.2008-95;ss.5,30,ch. 2011-6;s.53,ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.4,ch.2013-37. 106.022Appointmentofaregisteredagent; duties.— (1)Eachpoliticalcommitteeorelectioneeringcom- municationsorganizationshallhaveandcontinuously maintaininthisstatearegisteredofficeandaregistered agentandmustfilewiththefilingofficerastatementof appointmentfortheregisteredofficeandregistered agent.Thestatementofappointmentmust: (a)Providethenameoftheregisteredagentand thestreetaddressandphonenumberfortheregistered office; (b)Identifytheentityforwhomtheregisteredagent serves; (c)Designatetheaddresstheregisteredagent wishestousetoreceivemail; (d)Includetheentity’sundertakingtoinformthe filingofficerofanychangeinsuchdesignatedaddress; (e)Providefortheregisteredagent’sacceptanceof theappointment,whichmustconfirmthattheregistered agentisfamiliarwithandacceptstheobligationsofthe positionassetforthinthissection;and (f)Containthesignatureoftheregisteredagent andtheentityengagingtheregisteredagent. (2)Anentitymaychangeitsappointmentofregis- teredagentandregisteredofficeunderthissectionby executingawrittenstatementofchangeandfilingitwith thefilingofficer.Thestatementmustsatisfyallofthe requirementsofsubsection(1). (3)Aregisteredagentmayresignhisorher appointmentasregisteredagentbyexecutingawritten statementofresignationandfilingitwiththefiling officer.Anentitywithoutaregisteredagentmaynot makeexpendituresoracceptcontributionsuntilitfilesa writtenstatementofchangeasrequiredinsubsection (2). History.—s.67,ch.2005-277;s.2,ch.2006-300;s.20,ch.2010-167;ss.6,30, ch.2011-6;s.54,ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.5,ch.2013-37. 106.023Statementofcandidate.— (1)Eachcandidatemustfileastatementwiththe qualifyingofficerwithin10daysafterfilingtheappoint- mentofcampaigntreasureranddesignationofcam- paigndepository,statingthatthecandidatehasread andunderstandstherequirementsofthischapter.Such statementshallbeprovidedbythefilingofficerandshall beinsubstantiallythefollowingform: STATEMENTOFCANDIDATE I,__,candidatefortheofficeof __,havebeen providedaccesstoreadandunderstandtherequire- mentsofChapter106,FloridaStatutes. (Signatureofcandidate)(Date) Willfulfailuretofilethisformisaviolationofss. 106.19(1)(c)and106.25(3),F.S. (2)Theexecutionandfilingofthestatementof candidatedoesnotinandofitselfcreateapresumption thatanyviolationofthischapterorchapter104isa willfulviolation. History.—s.26,ch.90-315;s.638,ch.95-147;s.15,ch.2004-252;s.15,ch. 2008-4;s.55,ch.2011-40. 106.025Campaignfundraisers.— (1)(a)Nocampaignfundraisermaybeheldunless thepersonforwhomsuchfundsaretobesousedisa candidateforpublicoffice. (b)Allmoneyandcontributionsreceivedwithre- specttosuchacampaignfundraisershallbedeemedto becampaigncontributions,andshallbeaccountedfor, andsubjecttothesamerestrictions,asothercampaign contributions.Allexpendituresmadewithrespectto suchacampaignfundraiserwhicharemadeor reimbursedbyacheckdrawnonthecampaigndeposi- toryofthecandidateforwhomthefundsaretobeused andshallbedeemedtobecampaignexpenditurestobe accountedfor,andsubjecttothesamerestrictions,as othercampaignexpenditures. (c)Anyticketsoradvertisingforacampaignfund raisermustcomplywiththerequirementsofs.106.143. (d)Anypersonorcandidatewhoholdsacampaign fundraiser,orconsentstoacampaignfundraiserbeing held,inviolationoftheprovisionsofthissubsectionis guiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishable asprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. (2)Thissectionshallnotapplytoanycampaign fundraiserheldonbehalfofapoliticalpartybythestate orcountyexecutivecommitteeoranaffiliatedparty committeeofsuchparty,providedthattheproceedsof Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 110 suchcampaignfundraiserarereportedpursuanttos. 106.29. History.—s.40,ch.77-175;s.51,ch.81-259;s.24,ch.81-304;s.27,ch. 83-217;s.4,ch.89-256;ss.7,30,ch.2011-6;s.56,ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011 RegularSession;s.6,ch.2013-37. 106.03Registrationofpoliticalcommitteesand electioneeringcommunicationsorganizations.— (1)(a)Eachpoliticalcommitteethatreceivescontri- butionsormakesexpendituresduringacalendaryearin anaggregateamountexceeding$500orthatseeksthe signaturesofregisteredelectorsinsupportofan initiativeshallfileastatementoforganizationas providedinsubsection(3)within10daysafterits organization.Ifapoliticalcommitteeisorganizedwithin 10daysofanyelection,itshallimmediatelyfilethe statementoforganizationrequiredbythissection. (b)1.Eachgroupshallfileastatementoforganiza- tionasanelectioneeringcommunicationsorganization within24hoursafterthedateonwhichitmakes expendituresforanelectioneeringcommunicationin excessof$5,000,ifsuchexpendituresaremadewithin thetimeframesspecifiedins.106.011(8)(a)2.Ifthe groupmakesexpendituresforanelectioneeringcom- municationinexcessof$5,000beforethetimeframes specifiedins.106.011(8)(a)2.,itshallfilethestatement oforganizationwithin24hoursafterthe30thdaybefore aprimaryorspecialprimaryelection,orwithin24hours afterthe60thdaybeforeanyotherelection,whichever isapplicable. 2.a.Inastatewide,legislative,ormulticountyelec- tion,anelectioneeringcommunicationsorganization shallfileastatementoforganizationwiththeDivision ofElections. b.Inacountywideelectionoranyelectionheldon lessthanacountywidebasis,exceptasdescribedin sub-subparagraphc.,anelectioneeringcommunica- tionsorganizationshallfileastatementoforganization withthesupervisorofelectionsofthecountyinwhich theelectionisbeingheld. c.Inamunicipalelection,anelectioneeringcom- municationsorganizationshallfileastatementof organizationwiththeofficerbeforewhommunicipal candidatesqualify. d.Anyelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tionthatwouldberequiredtofileastatementof organizationintwoormorelocationsneedonlyfilea statementoforganizationwiththeDivisionofElections. (2)Thestatementoforganizationshallinclude: (a)Thename,mailingaddress,andstreetaddress ofthecommitteeorelectioneeringcommunications organization; (b)Thenames,streetaddresses,andrelationships ofaffiliatedorconnectedorganizations,includingany affiliatedsponsors; (c)Thearea,scope,orjurisdictionofthecommittee orelectioneeringcommunicationsorganization; (d)Thename,mailingaddress,streetaddress,and positionofthecustodianofbooksandaccounts; (e)Thename,mailingaddress,streetaddress,and positionofotherprincipalofficers,includingthetreas- ureranddeputytreasurer,ifany; (f)Thename,address,officesought,andparty affiliationof: 1.Eachcandidatewhomthecommitteeissupport- ing; 2.Anyotherindividual,ifany,whomthecommittee issupportingfornominationforelection,orelection,to anypublicofficewhatever; (g)Anyissueorissuesthecommitteeissupporting oropposing; (h)Ifthecommitteeissupportingtheentireticketof anyparty,astatementtothateffectandthenameofthe party; (i)Astatementofwhetherthecommitteeisa continuingone; (j)Plansforthedispositionofresidualfundswhich willbemadeintheeventofdissolution; (k)Alistingofallbanks,safe-depositboxes,or otherdepositoriesusedforcommitteeorelectioneering communicationsorganizationfunds; (l)Astatementofthereportsrequiredtobefiledby thecommitteeortheelectioneeringcommunications organizationwithfederalofficials,ifany,andthenames, addresses,andpositionsofsuchofficials;and (m)Astatementofwhethertheelectioneeringcom- municationsorganizationwasformedasanewly createdorganizationduringthecurrentcalendarquarter orwasformedfromanorganizationexistingpriortothe currentcalendarquarter.Forpurposesofthissubsec- tion,calendarquartersendthelastdayofMarch,June, September,andDecember. (3)(a)Apoliticalcommitteewhichisorganizedto supportoropposestatewide,legislative,ormulticounty candidatesorissuestobevotedupononastatewideor multicountybasisshallfileastatementoforganization withtheDivisionofElections. (b)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(c),apolitical committeewhichisorganizedtosupportoroppose candidatesorissuestobevotedoninacountywide electionorcandidatesorissuesinanyelectionheldon lessthanacountywidebasisshallfileastatementof organizationwiththesupervisorofelectionsofthe countyinwhichsuchelectionisbeingheld. (c)Apoliticalcommitteewhichisorganizedto supportoropposeonlycandidatesformunicipaloffice orissuestobevotedoninamunicipalelectionshallfile astatementoforganizationwiththeofficerbeforewhom municipalcandidatesqualify. (d)Anypoliticalcommitteewhichwouldberequired underthissubsectiontofileastatementoforganization intwoormorelocationsneedfileonlywiththeDivision ofElections. (4)Anychangeininformationpreviouslysubmitted inastatementoforganizationshallbereportedtothe agencyorofficerwithwhomsuchcommitteeor electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationisrequired toregisterwithin10daysfollowingthechange. (5)Anycommitteewhich,afterhavingfiledoneor morestatementsoforganization,disbandsordeter- minesitwillnolongerreceivecontributionsormake expendituresduringthecalendaryearinanaggregate amountexceeding$500shallsonotifytheagencyor officerwithwhomsuchcommitteeisrequiredtofilethe statementoforganization. (6)Ifthefilingofficerfindsthatapoliticalcommittee hasfileditsstatementoforganizationconsistentwith F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 111 therequirementsofsubsection(2),itshallnotifythe committeeinwritingthatithasbeenregisteredasa politicalcommittee.Ifthefilingofficerfindsthata politicalcommittee’sstatementoforganizationdoes notmeettherequirementsofsubsection(2),itshall notifythecommitteeofsuchfindingandshallstatein writingthereasonsforrejectionofthestatementof organization. (7)TheDivisionofElectionsshalladoptrulesto prescribethemannerinwhichcommitteesandelectio- neeringcommunicationsorganizationsmaybedis- solvedandhavetheirregistrationcanceled.Such rulesshall,ataminimum,providefor: (a)Noticewhichshallcontainthefactsandconduct whichwarranttheintendedaction,includingbutnot limitedtofailuretofilereportsandlimitedactivity. (b)Adequateopportunitytorespond. (c)AppealofthedecisiontotheFloridaElections Commission.Suchappealsshallbeexemptfromthe confidentialityprovisionsofs.106.25. History.—s.3,ch.73-128;s.3,ch.74-200;s.1,ch.77-174;s.41,ch.77-175;s. 18,ch.79-365;s.25,ch.81-304;s.1,ch.82-143;s.36,ch.84-302;s.5,ch.89-256; s.27,ch.90-315;s.3,ch.2006-300;s.21,ch.2010-167;ss.8,30,ch.2011-6;s.57, ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.7,ch.2013-37. 106.05Depositofcontributions;statementof campaigntreasurer.—Allfundsreceivedbythecam- paigntreasurerofanycandidateorpoliticalcommittee shall,priortotheendofthe5thbusinessdayfollowing thereceiptthereof,Saturdays,Sundays,andlegal holidaysexcluded,bedepositedinacampaigndeposi- torydesignatedpursuanttos.106.021,inanaccount thatcontainsthenameofthecandidateorcommittee. Exceptforcontributionstopoliticalcommitteesmadeby payrolldeduction,alldepositsshallbeaccompaniedby abankdepositslipcontainingthenameofeach contributorandtheamountcontributedbyeach.Ifa contributionisdepositedinasecondarycampaign depository,thedepositoryshallforwardthefullamount ofthedeposit,alongwithacopyofthedepositslip accompanyingthedeposit,totheprimarycampaign depositorypriortotheendofthe1stbusinessday followingthedeposit. History.—s.5,ch.73-128;s.1,ch.76-88;s.1,ch.77-174;s.43,ch.77-175;s. 7,ch.89-256;s.29,ch.90-315;s.8,ch.2013-37. 106.055Valuationofin-kindcontributions.— Anypersonwhomakesanin-kindcontributionshall, atthetimeofmakingsuchcontribution,placeavalueon suchcontribution,whichvaluationshallbethefair marketvalueofsuchcontribution.Travelconveyed uponprivateaircraftshallbevaluedattheactualcostof perpersoncommercialairtravelforthesameora substantiallysimilarroute. History.—s.44,ch.77-175;s.43,ch.2007-30. 106.06Treasurertokeeprecords;inspections. (1)Thecampaigntreasurerofeachcandidateand thecampaigntreasurerofeachpoliticalcommitteeshall keepdetailedaccounts,currentwithinnotmorethan2 daysafterthedateofreceivingacontributionormaking anexpenditure,ofallcontributionsreceivedandall expendituresmadebyoronbehalfofthecandidateor politicalcommitteethatarerequiredtobesetforthina statementfiledunderthischapter.Thecampaign treasurershallalsokeepdetailedaccountsofall depositsmadeinanyseparateinterest-bearingaccount orcertificateofdepositandofallwithdrawalsmade therefromtotheprimarydepositoryandofallinterest earnedthereon. (2)Accounts,includingseparateinterest-bearing accountsandcertificatesofdeposit,keptbythe campaigntreasurerofacandidateorpoliticalcommittee maybeinspectedunderreasonablecircumstances before,during,oraftertheelectiontowhichthe accountsreferbyanyauthorizedrepresentativeofthe DivisionofElectionsortheFloridaElectionsCommis- sion.Therightofinspectionmaybeenforcedby appropriatewritissuedbyanycourtofcompetent jurisdiction.Thecampaigntreasurerofapolitical committeesupportingacandidatemaybejoinedwith thecampaigntreasurerofthecandidateasrespondent insuchaproceeding. (3)Accountskeptbyacampaigntreasurerofa candidateshallbepreservedbythecampaigntreasurer foranumberofyearsequaltothetermofofficeofthe officetowhichthecandidateseekselection.Accounts keptbyacampaigntreasurerofapoliticalcommittee shallbepreservedbysuchtreasurerforatleast2years afterthedateoftheelectiontowhichtheaccountsrefer. History.—s.6,ch.73-128;s.45,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.79-378;s.8,ch.89-256;s. 30,ch.90-315. 106.07Reports;certificationandfiling.— (1)Eachcampaigntreasurerdesignatedbya candidateorpoliticalcommitteepursuanttos. 106.021shallfileregularreportsofallcontributions received,andallexpendituresmade,byoronbehalfof suchcandidateorpoliticalcommittee.Exceptas providedinparagraphs(a)and(b),reportsshallbe filedonthe10thdayfollowingtheendofeachcalendar monthfromthetimethecampaigntreasurerisap- pointed,exceptthat,ifthe10thdayfollowingtheendof acalendarmonthoccursonaSaturday,Sunday,or legalholiday,thereportshallbefiledonthenext followingdaythatisnotaSaturday,Sunday,orlegal holiday.Monthlyreportsshallincludeallcontributions receivedandexpendituresmadeduringthecalendar monthwhichhavenototherwisebeenreportedpur- suanttothissection. (a)Astatewidecandidateorapoliticalcommittee requiredtofilereportswiththedivisionmustfilereports: 1.Onthe60thdayimmediatelyprecedingthe primaryelection,andeachweekthereafter,withthe lastweeklyreportbeingfiledonthe4thdayimmediately precedingthegeneralelection. 2.Onthe10thdayimmediatelyprecedingthe generalelection,andeachdaythereafter,withthe lastdailyreportbeingfiledthe5thdayimmediately precedingthegeneralelection. (b)Anyothercandidateorapoliticalcommittee requiredtofilereportswithafilingofficerotherthanthe divisionmustfilereportsonthe60thdayimmediately precedingtheprimaryelection,andbiweeklyoneach Fridaythereafterthroughandincludingthe4thday immediatelyprecedingthegeneralelection,withaddi- tionalreportsdueonthe25thand11thdaysbeforethe primaryelectionandthegeneralelection. Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 112 (c)Followingthelastdayofqualifyingforoffice,any unopposedcandidateneedonlyfileareportwithin90 daysafterthedatesuchcandidatebecameunopposed. Suchreportshallcontainallpreviouslyunreported contributionsandexpendituresasrequiredbythis sectionandshallreflectdispositionoffundsasrequired bys.106.141. (d)1.Whenaspecialelectioniscalledtofilla vacancyinoffice,allpoliticalcommitteesmaking contributionsorexpenditurestoinfluencetheresults ofsuchspecialelectionortheprecedingspecialprimary electionshallfilecampaigntreasurers’reportswiththe filingofficeronthedatessetbytheDepartmentofState pursuanttos.100.111. 2.Whenanelectioniscalledforanissuetoappear ontheballotatatimewhennocandidatesare scheduledtoappearontheballot,allpoliticalcommit- teesmakingcontributionsorexpendituresinsupportof orinoppositiontosuchissueshallfilereportsonthe 18thand4thdaysbeforesuchelection. (e)Thefilingofficershallprovideeachcandidate withascheduledesignatingthebeginningandendof reportingperiodsaswellasthecorrespondingdesig- natedduedates. (2)(a)1.Allreportsrequiredofacandidatebythis sectionshallbefiledwiththeofficerbeforewhomthe candidateisrequiredbylawtoqualify.Allcandidates whofilewiththeDepartmentofStateshallfiletheir reportspursuanttos.106.0705.Exceptasprovidedin s.106.0705,reportsshallbefilednotlaterthan5p.m.of thedaydesignated;however,anyreportpostmarkedby theUnitedStatesPostalServicenolaterthanmidnight ofthedaydesignatedisdeemedtohavebeenfiledina timelymanner.Anyreportreceivedbythefilingofficer within5daysafterthedesignatedduedatethatwas deliveredbytheUnitedStatesPostalServiceisdeemed timelyfiledunlessithasapostmarkthatindicatesthat thereportwasmailedafterthedesignatedduedate.A certificateofmailingobtainedfromanddatedbythe UnitedStatesPostalServiceatthetimeofmailing,ora receiptfromanestablishedcouriercompany,which bearsadateonorbeforethedateonwhichthereportis due,sufficesasproofofmailinginatimelymanner. Reportsotherthandailyreportsmustcontaininforma- tiononallpreviouslyunreportedcontributionsreceived andexpendituresmadeasoftheprecedingFriday, exceptthatthereportfiledontheFridayimmediately precedingtheelectionmustcontaininformationonall previouslyunreportedcontributionsreceivedandex- pendituresmadeasofthedayprecedingthatdesig- natedduedate;dailyreportsmustcontaininformation onallpreviouslyunreportedcontributionsreceivedasof theprecedingday.Allsuchreportsareopentopublic inspection. 2.Thissubsectiondoesnotprohibitthegoverning bodyofapoliticalsubdivision,byordinanceorresolu- tion,fromimposinguponitsownofficersandcandidates electronicfilingrequirementsnotinconflictwiths. 106.0705.Expenditureofpublicfundsforsuchpurpose isdeemedtobeforavalidpublicpurpose. (b)1.Anyreportthatisdeemedtobeincompleteby theofficerwithwhomthecandidatequalifiesmustbe acceptedonaconditionalbasis.Thecampaign treasurershallbenotifiedbycertifiedmailorbyanother methodusingacommoncarrierthatprovidesaproofof deliveryofthenoticeastowhythereportisincomplete andwithin7daysafterreceiptofsuchnoticemustfilean addendumtothereportprovidingallinformationne- cessarytocompletethereportincompliancewiththis section.Failuretofileacompletereportaftersuch noticeconstitutesaviolationofthischapter. 2.Noticeisdeemedcompleteuponproofof deliveryofawrittennoticetothemailingorstreet addressofthecampaigntreasurerorregisteredagent ofrecordwiththefilingofficer. (3)Reportsrequiredofapoliticalcommitteeshallbe filedwiththeagencyorofficerbeforewhomsuch committeeregisterspursuanttos.106.03(3)andshall besubjecttothesamefilingconditionsasestablished forcandidates’reports.Incompletereportsbypolitical committeesshallbetreatedinthemannerprovidedfor incompletereportsbycandidatesinsubsection(2). (4)(a)Exceptfordailyreports,towhichonlythe contributionsprovisionsbelowapply,andexceptas providedinparagraph(b),eachreportrequiredbythis sectionmustcontain: 1.Thefullname,address,andoccupation,ifany, ofeachpersonwhohasmadeoneormorecontributions toorforsuchcommitteeorcandidatewithinthe reportingperiod,togetherwiththeamountanddateof suchcontributions.Forcorporations,thereportmust provideasclearadescriptionaspracticableofthe principaltypeofbusinessconductedbythecorporation. However,ifthecontributionis$100orlessorisfroma relative,asdefinedins.112.312,providedthatthe relationshipisreported,theoccupationofthecontribu- torortheprincipaltypeofbusinessneednotbelisted. 2.Thenameandaddressofeachpoliticalcom- mitteefromwhichthereportingcommitteeorthe candidatereceived,ortowhichthereportingcommittee orcandidatemade,anytransferoffunds,togetherwith theamountsanddatesofalltransfers. 3.Eachloanforcampaignpurposestoorfromany personorpoliticalcommitteewithinthereportingperiod, togetherwiththefullnames,addresses,andoccupa- tions,andprincipalplacesofbusiness,ifany,ofthe lenderandendorsers,ifany,andthedateandamount ofsuchloans. 4.Astatementofeachcontribution,rebate,refund, orotherreceiptnototherwiselistedundersubpara- graphs1.through3. 5.Thetotalsumsofallloans,in-kindcontributions, andotherreceiptsbyorforsuchcommitteeorcandidate duringthereportingperiod.Thereportingformsshallbe designedtoelicitseparatetotalsforin-kindcontribu- tions,loans,andotherreceipts. 6.Thefullnameandaddressofeachpersonto whomexpenditureshavebeenmadebyoronbehalfof thecommitteeorcandidatewithinthereportingperiod; theamount,date,andpurposeofeachsuchexpendi- ture;andthenameandaddressof,andofficesoughtby, eachcandidateonwhosebehalfsuchexpenditurewas made.However,expendituresmadefromthepettycash fundprovidedbys.106.12neednotbereported individually. F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 113 7.Thefullnameandaddressofeachpersonto whomanexpenditureforpersonalservices,salary,or reimbursementforauthorizedexpensesasprovidedin s.106.021(3)hasbeenmadeandwhichisnotother- wisereported,includingtheamount,date,andpurpose ofsuchexpenditure.However,expendituresmadefrom thepettycashfundprovidedforins.106.12neednotbe reportedindividually.Receiptsforreimbursementfor authorizedexpendituresshallberetainedbythe treasureralongwiththerecordsforthecampaign account. 8.Thetotalamountwithdrawnandthetotal amountspentforpettycashpurposespursuanttothis chapterduringthereportingperiod. 9.Thetotalsumofexpendituresmadebysuch committeeorcandidateduringthereportingperiod. 10.Theamountandnatureofdebtsandobligations owedbyortothecommitteeorcandidate,whichrelate totheconductofanypoliticalcampaign. 11.Transactioninformationforeachcreditcard purchase.Receiptsforeachcreditcardpurchase shallberetainedbythetreasurerwiththerecordsfor thecampaignaccount. 12.Theamountandnatureofanyseparateinterest- bearingaccountsorcertificatesofdepositandidenti- ficationofthefinancialinstitutioninwhichsuchaccounts orcertificatesofdepositarelocated. 13.Theprimarypurposesofanexpendituremade indirectlythroughacampaigntreasurerpursuanttos. 106.021(3)forgoodsandservicessuchascommu- nicationsmediaplacementorprocurementservices, campaignsigns,insurance,andotherexpendituresthat includemultiplecomponentsaspartoftheexpenditure. Theprimarypurposeofanexpenditureshallbethat purpose,includingintegralanddirectlyrelatedcompo- nents,thatcomprises80percentofsuchexpenditure. (b)Multipleuniformcontributionsfromthesame person,aggregatingnomorethan$250percalendar year,collectedbyanorganizationthatistheaffiliated sponsorofapoliticalcommittee,maybereportedbythe politicalcommitteeinanaggregateamountlistingthe numberofcontributorstogetherwiththeamountcon- tributedbyeachandthetotalamountcontributedduring thereportingperiod.Theidentityofeachpersonmaking suchuniformcontributionmustbereportedtothefiling officerasprovidedinsubparagraph(a)1.byJuly1of eachcalendaryear,or,inageneralelectionyear,no laterthanthe60thdayimmediatelyprecedingthe primaryelection. (c)Thefilingofficershallmakeavailabletoany candidateorcommitteeareportingformwhichthe candidateorcommitteemayusetoindicatecontribu- tionsreceivedbythecandidateorcommitteebut returnedtothecontributorbeforedeposit. (5)Thecandidateandhisorhercampaigntreas- urer,inthecaseofacandidate,orthepolitical committeechairandcampaigntreasurerofthecom- mittee,inthecaseofapoliticalcommittee,shallcertify astothecorrectnessofeachreport;andeachpersonso certifyingshallbeartheresponsibilityfortheaccuracy andveracityofeachreport.Anycampaigntreasurer, candidate,orpoliticalcommitteechairwhowillfully certifiesthecorrectnessofanyreportwhileknowing thatsuchreportisincorrect,false,orincomplete commitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishable asprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. (6)Therecordsmaintainedbythecampaignde- positorywithrespecttoanycampaignaccountregu- latedbythischapteraresubjecttoinspectionbyan agentoftheDivisionofElectionsortheFloridaElections Commissionatanytimeduringnormalbankinghours, andsuchdepositoryshallfurnishcertifiedcopiesofany ofsuchrecordstotheDivisionofElectionsorFlorida ElectionsCommissionuponrequest. (7)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionsofthis chapter,inanyreportingperiodduringwhichacandi- dateorpoliticalcommitteehasnotreceivedfunds, madeanycontributions,orexpendedanyreportable funds,thefilingoftherequiredreportforthatperiodis waived.However,thenextreportfiledmustspecifythat thereportcoverstheentireperiodbetweenthelast submittedreportandthereportbeingfiled,andany candidateorpoliticalcommitteenotreportingbyvirtue ofthissubsectionondatesprescribedelsewhereinthis chaptershallnotifythefilingofficerinwritingonthe prescribedreportingdatethatnoreportisbeingfiledon thatdate. (8)(a)Anycandidateorpoliticalcommitteefailingto fileareportonthedesignatedduedateissubjecttoa fineasprovidedinparagraph(b)foreachlateday,and, inthecaseofacandidate,suchfineshallbepaidonly frompersonalfundsofthecandidate.Thefineshallbe assessedbythefilingofficerandthemoneyscollected shallbedeposited: 1.IntheGeneralRevenueFund,inthecaseofa candidateforstateofficeorapoliticalcommitteethat registerswiththeDivisionofElections;or 2.Inthegeneralrevenuefundofthepolitical subdivision,inthecaseofacandidateforanofficeof apoliticalsubdivisionorapoliticalcommitteethat registerswithanofficerofapoliticalsubdivision. Noseparatefineshallbeassessedforfailuretofilea copyofanyreportrequiredbythissection. (b)Upondeterminingthatareportislate,thefiling officershallimmediatelynotifythecandidateorchairof thepoliticalcommitteeastothefailuretofileareportby thedesignatedduedateandthatafineisbeing assessedforeachlateday.Thefineis$50perday forthefirst3dayslateand,thereafter,$500perdayfor eachlateday,nottoexceed25percentofthetotal receiptsorexpenditures,whicheverisgreater,forthe periodcoveredbythelatereport.However,forthe reportsimmediatelyprecedingeachspecialprimary election,specialelection,primaryelection,andgeneral election,thefineis$500perdayforeachlateday,notto exceed25percentofthetotalreceiptsorexpenditures, whicheverisgreater,fortheperiodcoveredbythelate report.Forreportsrequiredunders.106.141(8),thefine is$50perdayforeachlateday,nottoexceed25 percentofthetotalreceiptsorexpenditures,whichever isgreater,fortheperiodcoveredbythelatereport. Uponreceiptofthereport,thefilingofficershall determinetheamountofthefinewhichisdueand shallnotifythecandidateorchairorregisteredagentof thepoliticalcommittee.Thefilingofficershalldetermine Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 114 theamountofthefineduebasedupontheearliestofthe following: 1.Whenthereportisactuallyreceivedbysuch officer. 2.Whenthereportispostmarked. 3.Whenthecertificateofmailingisdated. 4.Whenthereceiptfromanestablishedcourier companyisdated. 5.Whentheelectronicreceiptissuedpursuanttos. 106.0705orotherelectronicfilingsystemauthorizedin thissectionisdated. Suchfineshallbepaidtothefilingofficerwithin20days afterreceiptofthenoticeofpaymentdue,unlessappeal ismadetotheFloridaElectionsCommissionpursuant toparagraph(c).Noticeisdeemedcompleteuponproof ofdeliveryofwrittennoticetothemailingorstreet addressonrecordwiththefilingofficer.Inthecaseofa candidate,suchfineisnotanallowablecampaign expenditureandshallbepaidonlyfrompersonal fundsofthecandidate.Anofficerormemberofa politicalcommitteeisnotpersonallyliableforsuchfine. (c)Anycandidateorchairofapoliticalcommittee mayappealordisputethefine,basedupon,butnot limitedto,unusualcircumstancessurroundingthefail- uretofileonthedesignatedduedate,andmayrequest andshallbeentitledtoahearingbeforetheFlorida ElectionsCommission,whichshallhavetheauthorityto waivethefineinwholeorinpart.TheFloridaElections Commissionmustconsiderthemitigatingandaggra- vatingcircumstancescontainedins.106.265(2)when determiningtheamountofafine,ifany,tobewaived. Anysuchrequestshallbemadewithin20daysafter receiptofthenoticeofpaymentdue.Insuchcase,the candidateorchairofthepoliticalcommitteeshall,within the20-dayperiod,notifythefilingofficerinwritingofhis orherintentiontobringthematterbeforethecommis- sion. (d)Theappropriatefilingofficershallnotifythe FloridaElectionsCommissionoftherepeatedlatefiling byacandidateorpoliticalcommittee,thefailureofa candidateorpoliticalcommitteetofileareportafter notice,orthefailuretopaythefineimposed.The commissionshallinvestigateonlythoseallegedlate filingviolationsspecificallyidentifiedbythefilingofficer andassetforthinthenotification.Anyotheralleged violationsmustbeseparatelystatedandreportedbythe divisiontothecommissionunders.106.25(2). (9)TheDepartmentofStatemayprescribebyrule therequirementsforfilingcampaigntreasurers’reports assetforthinthischapter. History.—s.7,ch.73-128;ss.5,15,17,ch.74-200;ss.1,2,ch.75-8;s.2,ch. 75-139;s.1,ch.77-174;s.46,ch.77-175;s.23,ch.79-164;ss.7,8,ch.79-365;s. 4,ch.79-378;s.58,ch.79-400;s.52,ch.81-259;s.27,ch.81-304;s.2,ch.82-143; s.11,ch.83-251;s.37,ch.84-302;s.6,ch.85-226;s.1,ch.86-134;s.13,ch. 87-224;s.9,ch.89-256;s.31,ch.90-315;s.2,ch.90-338;s.18,ch.90-502;s.7, ch.91-107;s.2,ch.95-140;s.640,ch.95-147;s.15,ch.95-280;s.7,ch.97-13;s. 6,ch.2001-75;s.29,ch.2002-17;s.2,ch.2002-197;s.8,ch.2003-1;ss.17,18,ch. 2004-252;s.24,ch.2005-286;ss.5,10,ch.2006-300;s.29,ch.2008-95;s.59,ch. 2011-40;s.6,ch.2012-5;s.9,ch.2013-37. 106.0701Solicitationofcontributionsonbehalf ofs.527ors.501(c)(4)organizations;reporting requirements;civilpenalty;exemption.— (1)TheGovernor,LieutenantGovernor,members oftheCabinet,statelegislators,orcandidatesforsuch officeswhodirectlyorindirectlysolicit,causetobe solicited,oracceptanycontributiononbehalfofan organizationthatisexemptfromtaxationunders.527or s.501(c)(4)oftheInternalRevenueCode,whichsuch individuals,inwholeorinpart,establish,maintain,or control,shallfileastatementwiththedivisionwithin5 daysaftercommencingsuchactivityonbehalfofthe organization.Thestatementshallcontainthefollowing information: (a)Thenameofthepersonactingonbehalfofthe organization. (b)Thenameandtypeoftheorganization. (c)Adescriptionoftherelationshipbetweenthe personandtheorganization. (2)Failuretotimelyfilethestatementshallsubject thepersontoacivilpenaltyof$50perdayforeachlate day,payablefromthepersonalfundsoftheviolator. (3)Uponfilingastatementwiththedivision,an individualsubjecttotherequirementsofsubsection(1) shallpromptlycreateapublicwebsitethatcontainsa missionstatementandthenamesofpersonsasso- ciatedwiththeorganization.Theaddressofthewebsite shallbereportedtothedivisionwithin5businessdays afterthewebsiteiscreated. (4)Allcontributionsreceivedshallbedisclosedon thewebsitewithin5businessdaysafterdeposit, togetherwiththename,address,andoccupationof thedonor.Allexpendituresbytheorganizationshallbe individuallydisclosedonthewebsitewithin5business daysafterbeingmade. (5)Thefilingrequirementsofsubsection(1)donot applytoanindividualactingonbehalfofhisorherown campaign,apoliticalparty,oranaffiliatedparty committeeofwhichtheindividualisamember. History.—s.6,ch.2006-300;ss.10,30,ch.2011-6;HJR7105,2011Regular Session. 106.0702Reporting;politicalpartyexecutive committeecandidates.— (1)Anindividualseekingapubliclyelectedposition onapoliticalpartyexecutivecommitteewhoreceivesa contributionormakesanexpenditureshallfileareport ofallcontributionsreceivedandallexpendituresmade. Thereportshallbefiledonthe4thdayimmediately precedingtheprimaryelection. (2)(a)Thereportshallbefiledwiththesupervisorof electionsoftheappropriatecounty.Reportsshallbe filednolaterthan5p.m.ofthedaydesignated; however,anyreportpostmarkedbytheUnitedStates PostalServicebythedaydesignatedshallbedeemed tohavebeenfiledinatimelymanner.Anyreport receivedbythefilingofficerwithin5daysafterthe designatedduedateshallbedeemedtimelyfiledunless ithasapostmarkthatindicatesthatthereportwas mailedafterthedesignatedduedate.Acertificateof mailingobtainedfromanddatedbytheUnitedStates PostalServiceatthetimeofmailing,orareceiptfroman establishedcouriercompany,whichbearsadateonor beforethedateonwhichthereportisdueisproofof mailinginatimelymanner.Thereportfiledmustcontain informationofallcontributionsreceivedandexpendi- turesmadeasofthedayprecedingthedesignateddue date.Allsuchreportsmustbeopentopublicinspection. F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 115 (b)Areportingindividualmaysubmitthereport requiredunderthissectionthroughanelectronicfiling system,ifusedbythesupervisorforothercandidates,in ordertosatisfythefilingrequirement.Suchreportsshall becompletedandfiledthroughtheelectronicfiling systemnotlaterthanmidnightonthe4thdayimmedi- atelyprecedingtheprimaryelection. (3)(a)Areportthatisdeemedtobeincompletebythe supervisorshallbeacceptedonaconditionalbasis.The supervisorshallsendanoticetothereportingindividual bycertifiedmailorbyanothermethodusingacommon carrierthatprovidesproofofdeliveryastowhythe reportisincomplete.Within7daysafterreceiptofsuch notice,thereportingindividualmustfileanaddendumto thereportprovidingallinformationnecessarytocom- pletethereportincompliancewiththissection.Failure tofileacompletereportaftersuchnoticeconstitutesa violationofthischapter. (b)Noticeisdeemedcompleteuponproofof deliveryofawrittennoticetothemailingorstreet addressthatisonrecordwiththesupervisor. (4)(a)Eachreportrequiredbythissectionmust contain: 1.Thefullname,address,andoccupationofeach personwhohasmadeoneormorecontributionstoor forthereportingindividualwithinthereportingperiod, togetherwiththeamountanddateofsuchcontributions. Forcorporations,thereportmustprovideascleara descriptionaspracticableoftheprincipaltypeof businessconductedbythecorporations.However,if thecontributionis$100orlessorisfromarelative,as definedins.112.312,providedthattherelationshipis reported,theoccupationofthecontributororthe principaltypeofbusinessneednotbelisted. 2.Thenameandaddressofeachpoliticalcom- mitteefromwhichthereportingindividualhasreceived, ortowhichthereportingindividualhasmade,any transferoffundswithinthereportingperiod,together withtheamountsanddatesofalltransfers. 3.Eachloanforcampaignpurposesfromany personorpoliticalcommitteewithinthereportingperiod, togetherwiththefullname,address,andoccupation, andprincipalplaceofbusiness,ifany,ofthelenderand endorser,ifany,andthedateandamountofsuchloans. 4.Astatementofeachcontribution,rebate,refund, orotherreceiptnototherwiselistedundersubpara- graphs1.-3. 5.Thetotalsumsofallloans,in-kindcontributions, andotherreceiptsbyorforsuchreportingindividual duringthereportingperiod.Thereportingformsshallbe designedtoelicitseparatetotalsforin-kindcontribu- tions,loans,andotherreceipts. 6.Thefullnameandaddressofeachpersonto whomexpenditureshavebeenmadebyoronbehalfof thereportingindividualwithinthereportingperiod;the amount,date,andpurposeofeachsuchexpenditure; andthenameandaddressof,andofficesoughtby, eachreportingindividualonwhosebehalfsuchexpen- diturewasmade. 7.Theamountandnatureofdebtsandobligations owedbyortothereportingindividualwhichrelatetothe conductofanypoliticalcampaign. 8.Transactioninformationforeachcreditcard purchase.Receiptsforeachcreditcardpurchase shallberetainedbythereportingindividual. 9.Theamountandnatureofanyseparateinterest- bearingaccountsorcertificatesofdepositandidenti- ficationofthefinancialinstitutioninwhichsuchaccounts orcertificatesofdepositarelocated. (b)Thesupervisorshallmakeavailabletoany reportingindividualareportingformthatthereporting individualmayusetoindicatecontributionsreceivedby thereportingindividualbutreturnedtothecontributor beforedeposit. (5)Thereportingindividualshallcertifyastothe correctnessofthereportandshallbeartheresponsi- bilityfortheaccuracyandveracityofeachreport.Any reportingindividualwhowillfullycertifiesthecorrectness ofthereportwhileknowingthatsuchreportisincorrect, false,orincompletecommitsamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. (6)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionsofthis chapter,thefilingoftherequiredreportiswaivedif thereportingindividualhasnotreceivedcontributionsor expendedanyreportablefunds. (7)(a)Areportingindividualwhofailstofileareport onthedesignatedduedateissubjecttoafine,andsuch fineshallbepaidonlyfrompersonalfundsofthe reportingindividual.Thefineshallbe$50perdayforthe first3dayslateand,thereafter,$500perdayforeach lateday,nottoexceed25percentofthetotalreceiptsor expenditures,whicheverisgreater.Thefineshallbe assessedbythesupervisor,andthemoneyscollected shallbedepositedintothegeneralrevenuefundofthe politicalsubdivision. (b)Thesupervisorshalldeterminetheamountof thefineduebasedupontheearliestofthefollowing: 1.Whenthereportisactuallyreceivedbythe supervisor; 2.Whenthereportispostmarked; 3.Whenthecertificateofmailingisdated; 4.Whenthereceiptfromanestablishedcourier companyisdated;or 5.Whenthereportiscompletedandfiledthrough theelectronicfilingsystem,ifapplicable. Suchfineshallbepaidtothesupervisorwithin20days afterreceiptofthenoticeofpaymentdueunlessappeal ismadetotheFloridaElectionsCommissionpursuant toparagraph(c).Noticeisdeemedcompleteuponproof ofdeliveryofwrittennoticetothemailingorstreet addressonrecordwiththesupervisor.Suchfinemay notbeanallowablecampaignexpenditureandshallbe paidonlyfrompersonalfundsofthereportingindividual. (c)Areportingindividualmayappealordisputethe fine,basedupon,butnotlimitedto,unusualcircum- stancessurroundingthefailuretofileonthedesignated duedate,andmayrequestandisentitledtoahearing beforetheFloridaElectionsCommission,whichhasthe authoritytowaivethefineinwholeorinpart.TheFlorida ElectionsCommissionmustconsiderthemitigatingand aggravatingcircumstancescontainedins.106.265(2) whendeterminingtheamountofafine,ifany,tobe waived.Anysuchrequestshallbemadewithin20days Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 116 afterreceiptofthenoticeofpaymentdue.Insuchcase, thereportingindividualmust,within20daysafterreceipt ofthenotice,notifythesupervisorinwritingofhisorher intentiontobringthematterbeforethecommission. (d)Theappropriatesupervisorshallnotifythe FloridaElectionsCommissionofthelatefilingbya reportingindividual,thefailureofareportingindividual tofileareportafternotice,orthefailuretopaythefine imposed.Thecommissionshallinvestigateonlythose allegedlatefilingviolationsspecificallyidentifiedbythe supervisorandassetforthinthenotification.Anyother allegedviolationsmustbeseparatelystatedand reportedbythedivisiontothecommissionunders. 106.25(2). History.—s.10,ch.2013-37. 106.0703Electioneeringcommunicationsorga- nizations;reportingrequirements;certificationand filing;penalties.— (1)(a)Eachelectioneeringcommunicationsorgani- zationshallfileregularreportsofallcontributions receivedandallexpendituresmadebyoronbehalfof theorganization.Exceptasprovidedinparagraphs(b) and(c),reportsmustbefiledonthe10thdayfollowing theendofeachcalendarmonthfromthetimethe organizationisregistered.However,ifthe10thday followingtheendofacalendarmonthoccursona Saturday,Sunday,orlegalholiday,thereportmustbe filedonthenextfollowingdaythatisnotaSaturday, Sunday,orlegalholiday.Monthlyreportsmustinclude allcontributionsreceivedandexpendituresmadeduring thecalendarmonththathavenototherwisebeen reportedpursuanttothissection. (b)Foranelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tionrequiredtofilereportswiththedivision,reports mustbefiled: 1.Onthe60thdayimmediatelyprecedingthe primaryelection,andeachweekthereafter,withthe lastweeklyreportbeingfiledonthe4thdayimmediately precedingthegeneralelection. 2.Onthe10thdayimmediatelyprecedingthe generalelection,andeverydaythereafterexcluding the4thdayimmediatelyprecedingthegeneralelection, withthelastdailyreportbeingfiledthedaybeforethe generalelection. (c)Foranelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tionrequiredtofilereportswithafilingofficerotherthan thedivision,reportsmustbefiledonthe60thday immediatelyprecedingtheprimaryelection,andbi- weeklyoneachFridaythereafterthroughandincluding the4thdayimmediatelyprecedingthegeneralelection, withadditionalreportsdueonthe25thand11thdays beforetheprimaryelectionandthegeneralelection. (d)Whenaspecialelectioniscalledtofillavacancy inoffice,allelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tionsmakingcontributionsorexpenditurestoinfluence theresultsofthespecialelectionshallfilereportswith thefilingofficeronthedatessetbytheDepartmentof Statepursuanttos.100.111. (e)Inadditiontothereportsrequiredbyparagraph (a),anelectioneeringcommunicationsorganizationthat isregisteredwiththeDepartmentofStateandthat makesacontributionorexpendituretoinfluencethe resultsofacountyormunicipalelectionthatisnotbeing heldatthesametimeasastateorfederalelectionmust filereportswiththecountyormunicipalfilingofficeron thesamedatesascountyormunicipalcandidatesor committeesforthatelection.Theelectioneeringcom- municationsorganizationmustalsoincludetheexpen- ditureinthenextreportfiledwiththeDivisionof Electionspursuanttothissectionfollowingthecounty ormunicipalelection. (f)Thefilingofficershallmakeavailabletoeach electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationaschedule designatingthebeginningandendofreportingperiods aswellasthecorrespondingdesignatedduedates. (2)(a)Exceptasprovidedins.106.0705,thereports requiredofanelectioneeringcommunicationsorgani- zationshallbefiledwiththefilingofficernotlaterthan5 p.m.ofthedaydesignated.However,anyreport postmarkedbytheUnitedStatesPostalServiceno laterthanmidnightofthedaydesignatedisdeemedto havebeenfiledinatimelymanner.Anyreportreceived bythefilingofficerwithin5daysafterthedesignated duedatethatwasdeliveredbytheUnitedStatesPostal Serviceisdeemedtimelyfiledunlessithasapostmark thatindicatesthatthereportwasmailedafterthe designatedduedate.Acertificateofmailingobtained fromanddatedbytheUnitedStatesPostalServiceat thetimeofmailing,orareceiptfromanestablished couriercompany,whichbearsadateonorbeforethe dateonwhichthereportisdue,sufficesasproofof mailinginatimelymanner.Reportsotherthandaily reportsmustcontaininformationonallpreviously unreportedcontributionsreceivedandexpenditures madeasoftheprecedingFriday,exceptthatthereport filedontheFridayimmediatelyprecedingtheelection mustcontaininformationonallpreviouslyunreported contributionsreceivedandexpendituresmadeasofthe dayprecedingthedesignatedduedate;dailyreports mustcontaininformationonallpreviouslyunreported contributionsreceivedasoftheprecedingday.Allsuch reportsareopentopublicinspection. (b)1.Anyreportthatisdeemedtobeincompleteby theofficerwithwhomtheelectioneeringcommunica- tionsorganizationfilesshallbeacceptedonacondi- tionalbasis.Thetreasureroftheelectioneeringcom- municationsorganizationshallbenotified,bycertified mailorothercommoncarrierthatcanestablishproofof deliveryforthenotice,astowhythereportisincom- plete.Within7daysafterreceiptofsuchnotice,the treasurermustfileanaddendumtothereportproviding allinformationnecessarytocompletethereportin compliancewiththissection.Failuretofileacomplete reportaftersuchnoticeconstitutesaviolationofthis chapter. 2.Noticeisdeemedsufficientuponproofof deliveryofwrittennoticetothemailingorstreetaddress ofthetreasurerorregisteredagentoftheelectioneering communicationorganizationonrecordwiththefiling officer. (3)(a)Exceptfordailyreports,towhichonlythe contributionprovisionsbelowapply,eachreportre- quiredbythissectionmustcontain: 1.Thefullname,address,andoccupation,ifany, ofeachpersonwhohasmadeoneormorecontributions F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 117 toorforsuchelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tionwithinthereportingperiod,togetherwiththeamount anddateofsuchcontributions.Forcorporations,the reportmustprovideasclearadescriptionaspracticable oftheprincipaltypeofbusinessconductedbythe corporation.However,ifthecontributionis$100orless, theoccupationofthecontributorortheprincipaltypeof businessneednotbelisted. 2.Thenameandaddressofeachpoliticalcom- mitteefromwhichortowhichthereportingelectioneer- ingcommunicationsorganizationmadeanytransferof funds,togetherwiththeamountsanddatesofall transfers. 3.Eachloanforelectioneeringcommunication purposestoorfromanypersonorpoliticalcommittee withinthereportingperiod,togetherwiththefullnames, addresses,andoccupationsandprincipalplacesof business,ifany,ofthelenderandendorsers,ifany,and thedateandamountofsuchloans. 4.Astatementofeachcontribution,rebate,refund, orotherreceiptnototherwiselistedundersubpara- graphs1.-3. 5.Thetotalsumsofallloans,in-kindcontributions, andotherreceiptsbyorforsuchelectioneeringcom- municationsorganizationduringthereportingperiod. Thereportingformsshallbedesignedtoelicitseparate totalsforin-kindcontributions,loans,andotherreceipts. 6.Thefullnameandaddressofeachpersonto whomexpenditureshavebeenmadebyoronbehalfof theelectioneeringcommunicationsorganizationwithin thereportingperiodandtheamount,date,andpurpose ofeachexpenditure. 7.Thefullnameandaddressofeachpersonto whomanexpenditureforpersonalservices,salary,or reimbursementforexpenseshasbeenmadeandthatis nototherwisereported,includingtheamount,date,and purposeoftheexpenditure. 8.Thetotalsumofexpendituresmadebythe electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationduringthe reportingperiod. 9.Theamountandnatureofdebtsandobligations owedbyortotheelectioneeringcommunications organizationthatrelatetotheconductofanyelectio- neeringcommunication. 10.Transactioninformationforeachcreditcard purchase.Receiptsforeachcreditcardpurchase shallberetainedbytheelectioneeringcommunications organization. 11.Theamountandnatureofanyseparateinterest- bearingaccountsorcertificatesofdepositandidenti- ficationofthefinancialinstitutioninwhichsuchaccounts orcertificatesofdepositarelocated. 12.Theprimarypurposesofanexpendituremade indirectlythroughanelectioneeringcommunications organizationforgoodsandservices,suchascommu- nicationsmediaplacementorprocurementservicesand otherexpendituresthatincludemultiplecomponentsas partoftheexpenditure.Theprimarypurposeofan expenditureshallbethatpurpose,includingintegraland directlyrelatedcomponents,thatcomprises80percent ofsuchexpenditure. (b)Thefilingofficershallmakeavailabletoany electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationareporting formwhichtheelectioneeringcommunicationsorgani- zationmayusetoindicatecontributionsreceivedbythe electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationbutre- turnedtothecontributorbeforedeposit. (4)Thetreasureroftheelectioneeringcommunica- tionsorganizationshallcertifyastothecorrectnessof eachreport,andeachpersonsocertifyingshallbearthe responsibilityfortheaccuracyandveracityofeach report.Anytreasurerwhowillfullycertifiesthecorrect- nessofanyreportwhileknowingthatsuchreportis incorrect,false,orincompletecommitsamisdemeanor ofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082 ors.775.083. (5)Theelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tiondepositoryshallprovidestatementsreflecting depositsandexpendituresfromtheaccounttothe treasurer,whoshallretaintherecordspursuanttos. 106.06.Therecordsmaintainedbythedepositorywith respecttotheaccountshallbesubjecttoinspectionby anagentoftheDivisionofElectionsortheFlorida ElectionsCommissionatanytimeduringnormalbank- inghours,andsuchdepositoryshallfurnishcertified copiesofanysuchrecordstotheDivisionofElectionsor theFloridaElectionsCommissionuponrequest. (6)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionsofthis chapter,inanyreportingperiodduringwhichan electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationhasnot receivedfunds,madeanycontributions,orexpended anyreportablefunds,thetreasurershallfileawritten reportwiththefilingofficerbytheprescribedreporting datethatnoreportablecontributionsorexpenditures weremadeduringthereportingperiod. (7)(a)Anyelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tionfailingtofileareportonthedesignatedduedate shallbesubjecttoafineasprovidedinparagraph(b)for eachlateday.Thefineshallbeassessedbythefiling officer,andthemoneyscollectedshallbedeposited: 1.IntheGeneralRevenueFund,inthecaseofan electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationthatregis- terswiththeDivisionofElections;or 2.Inthegeneralrevenuefundofthepolitical subdivision,inthecaseofanelectioneeringcommu- nicationsorganizationthatregisterswithanofficerofa politicalsubdivision. Noseparatefineshallbeassessedforfailuretofilea copyofanyreportrequiredbythissection. (b)Upondeterminingthatareportislate,thefiling officershallimmediatelynotifytheelectioneeringcom- municationsorganizationastothefailuretofileareport bythedesignatedduedateandthatafineisbeing assessedforeachlateday.Thefineshallbe$50per dayforthefirst3dayslateand,thereafter,$500perday foreachlateday,nottoexceed25percentofthetotal receiptsorexpenditures,whicheverisgreater,forthe periodcoveredbythelatereport.However,forthe reportsimmediatelyprecedingeachprimaryandgen- eralelection,thefineshallbe$500perdayforeachlate day,nottoexceed25percentofthetotalreceiptsor expenditures,whicheverisgreater,fortheperiod coveredbythelatereport.Uponreceiptofthereport, thefilingofficershalldeterminetheamountofthefine whichisdueandshallnotifytheelectioneering Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 118 communicationsorganization.Thefilingofficershall determinetheamountofthefineduebaseduponthe earliestofthefollowing: 1.Whenthereportisactuallyreceivedbysuch officer. 2.Whenthereportispostmarked. 3.Whenthecertificateofmailingisdated. 4.Whenthereceiptfromanestablishedcourier companyisdated. 5.Whentheelectronicreceiptissuedpursuanttos. 106.0705orotherelectronicfilingsystemauthorizedin thissectionisdated. Suchfineshallbepaidtothefilingofficerwithin20days afterreceiptofthenoticeofpaymentdue,unlessappeal ismadetotheFloridaElectionsCommissionpursuant toparagraph(c).Noticeisdeemedsufficientuponproof ofdeliveryofwrittennoticetothemailingorstreet addressonrecordwiththefilingofficer.Anofficeror memberofanelectioneeringcommunicationsorgani- zationshallnotbepersonallyliableforsuchfine. (c)Thetreasurerofanelectioneeringcommunica- tionsorganizationmayappealordisputethefine,based upon,butnotlimitedto,unusualcircumstancessur- roundingthefailuretofileonthedesignatedduedate, andmayrequestandshallbeentitledtoahearing beforetheFloridaElectionsCommission,whichshall havetheauthoritytowaivethefineinwholeorinpart. TheFloridaElectionsCommissionmustconsiderthe mitigatingandaggravatingcircumstancescontainedin s.106.265(2)whendeterminingtheamountofafine,if any,tobewaived.Anysuchrequestshallbemade within20daysafterreceiptofthenoticeofpaymentdue. Insuchcase,thetreasureroftheelectioneering communicationsorganizationshall,withinthe20-day period,notifythefilingofficerinwritingofhisorher intentiontobringthematterbeforethecommission. (d)Theappropriatefilingofficershallnotifythe FloridaElectionsCommissionoftherepeatedlatefiling byanelectioneeringcommunicationsorganization,the failureofanelectioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tiontofileareportafternotice,orthefailuretopaythe fineimposed.Thecommissionshallinvestigateonly thoseallegedlatefilingviolationsspecificallyidentified bythefilingofficerandassetforthinthenotification. Anyotherallegedviolationsmustbestatedseparately andreportedbythedivisiontothecommissionunders. 106.25(2). (8)Electioneeringcommunicationsorganizations shallnotusecreditcards. History.—s.7,ch.2006-300;s.23,ch.2010-167;ss.11,30,ch.2011-6;s.60, ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.7,ch.2012-5;s.11,ch.2013-37; s.10,ch.2014-17. 106.0705Electronicfilingofcampaigntreasur- er’sreports.— (1)Asusedinthissection,“electronicfilingsystem” meansanInternetsystemforrecordingandreporting campaignfinanceactivitybyreportingperiod. (2)(a)Eachindividualwhoisrequiredtofilereports withthedivisionpursuanttos.106.07ors.106.141 mustfilesuchreportsbymeansofthedivision’s electronicfilingsystem. (b)Eachpoliticalcommittee,electioneeringcom- municationsorganization,affiliatedpartycommittee,or stateexecutivecommitteethatisrequiredtofilereports withthedivisionunders.106.07,s.106.0703,ors. 106.29,asapplicable,mustfilesuchreportswiththe divisionbymeansofthedivision’selectronicfiling system. (c)Eachpersonororganizationthatisrequiredto filereportswiththedivisionunders.106.071mustfile suchreportsbymeansofthedivision’selectronicfiling system. (3)Reportsfiledpursuanttothissectionshallbe completedandfiledthroughtheelectronicfilingsystem notlaterthanmidnightofthedaydesignated.Reports notfiledbymidnightofthedaydesignatedarelatefiled andaresubjecttothepenaltiesunders.106.07(8),s. 106.0703(7),ors.106.29(3),asapplicable. (4)Eachreportfiledpursuanttothissectionis consideredtobeunderoathbythecandidateand treasurer,thechairandtreasurer,thetreasurerunders. 106.0703,ortheleaderandtreasurerunders.103.092, whicheverisapplicable,andsuchpersonsaresubject totheprovisionsofs.106.07(5),s.106.0703(4),ors. 106.29(2),asapplicable.Personsgivenasecuresign- ontotheelectronicfilingsystemareresponsiblefor protectingsuchfromdisclosureandareresponsiblefor allfilingsusingsuchcredentials,unlesstheyhave notifiedthedivisionthattheircredentialshavebeen compromised. (5)Theelectronicfilingsystemdevelopedbythe divisionmust: (a)BebasedonaccessbymeansoftheInternet. (b)BeaccessiblebyanyonewithInternetaccess usingstandardweb-browsingsoftware. (c)Providefordirectentryofcampaignfinance informationaswellasuploadofsuchinformationfrom campaignfinancesoftwarecertifiedbythedivision. (d)Provideamethodthatpreventsunauthorized accesstoelectronicfilingsystemfunctions. (6)Thedivisionshalladoptrulestoadministerthis sectionandprovideforthereportsrequiredtobefiled pursuanttothissection.Suchrulesshall,ataminimum, provide: (a)Alternatefilingproceduresincasethedivision’s electronicfilingsystemisnotoperable. (b)Fortheissuanceofanelectronicreceipttothe personsubmittingthereportindicatingandverifyingthat thereporthasbeenfiled. History.—s.19,ch.2004-252;s.45,ch.2005-278;s.8,ch.2006-300;s.24,ch. 2010-167;ss.12,30,ch.2011-6;s.61,ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011Regular Session;s.12,ch.2013-37. 106.0706Electronicfilingofcampaignfinance reports;publicrecordsexemption.— (1)Alluseridentificationsandpasswordsheldby theDepartmentofStatepursuanttos.106.0705are confidentialandexemptfroms.119.07(1)ands.24(a), Art.IoftheStateConstitution. (2)(a)Informationenteredintheelectronicfiling systemforpurposesofgeneratingareportpursuant tos.106.0705isexemptfroms.119.07(1)ands.24(a), Art.IoftheStateConstitution. F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 119 (b)Informationenteredintheelectronicfilingsys- temisnolongerexemptoncethereportisgenerated andfiledwiththeDivisionofElections. History.—s.1,ch.2004-253;s.16,ch.2008-4;s.1,ch.2009-149. 106.071Independentexpenditures;electioneer- ingcommunications;reports;disclaimers.— (1)Eachpersonwhomakesanindependentex- penditurewithrespecttoanycandidateorissue,and eachindividualwhomakesanexpenditureforan electioneeringcommunicationwhichisnototherwise reportedpursuanttothischapter,whichexpenditure,in theaggregate,isintheamountof$5,000ormore,shall fileperiodicreportsofsuchexpendituresinthesame manner,atthesametime,subjecttothesame penalties,andwiththesameofficerasapolitical committeesupportingoropposingsuchcandidateor issue.Thereportshallcontainthefullnameand addressofthepersonmakingtheexpenditure;thefull nameandaddressofeachpersontowhomandfor whomeachsuchexpenditurehasbeenmade;the amount,date,andpurposeofeachsuchexpenditure;a descriptionoftheservicesorgoodsobtainedbyeach suchexpenditure;theissuetowhichtheexpenditure relates;andthenameandaddressof,andofficesought by,eachcandidateonwhosebehalfsuchexpenditure wasmade. (2)Anypoliticaladvertisementpaidforbyan independentexpenditureshallprominentlystate“Paid politicaladvertisementpaidforby (Nameandaddressofperson payingforadvertisement)independentlyofany (candidateor committee).” (3)Subsection(2)doesnotapplytonoveltyitems havingaretailvalueof$10orlesswhichsupport,butdo notoppose,acandidateorissue. (4)Anypersonwhofailstoincludethedisclaimer prescribedinsubsection(2)inanypoliticaladvertise- mentthatisrequiredtocontainsuchdisclaimercommits amisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableas providedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.47,ch.77-175;s.10,ch.89-256;s.4,ch.2004-252;s.25,ch. 2010-167;ss.13,30,ch.2011-6;HJR7105,2011RegularSession. 106.075Electedofficials;reportofloansmade inyearprecedingelection;limitationoncontribu- tionstopayloans.— (1)Apersonwhoiselectedtoofficemustreportall loans,exceeding$500invalue,madetohimorherand usedforcampaignpurposes,andmadeinthe12 monthsprecedinghisorherelectiontooffice,tothe filingofficer.Thereportmustbemade,inthemanner prescribedbytheDepartmentofState,within10days afterbeingelectedtooffice. (2)Anypersonwhomakesacontributiontoan individualtopayallorpartofaloanincurred,inthe12 monthsprecedingtheelection,tobeusedforthe individual’scampaign,maynotcontributemorethan theamountwhichisallowedins.106.08(1). History.—s.11,ch.89-256;s.32,ch.90-315;s.12,ch.91-107;s.641,ch. 95-147;s.34,ch.2013-37. 106.08Contributions;limitationson.— (1)(a)Exceptforpoliticalpartiesoraffiliatedparty committees,nopersonorpoliticalcommitteemay,in anyelection,makecontributionsinexcessofthe followingamounts: 1.Toacandidateforstatewideofficeorfor retentionasajusticeoftheSupremeCourt,$3,000. CandidatesfortheofficesofGovernorandLieutenant Governoronthesameticketareconsideredasingle candidateforthepurposeofthissection. 2.Toacandidateforretentionasajudgeofa districtcourtofappeal;acandidateforlegislativeoffice; acandidateformulticountyoffice;acandidatefor countywideofficeorinanyelectionconductedonless thanacountywidebasis;oracandidateforcountycourt judgeorcircuitjudge,$1,000. (b)Thecontributionlimitsprovidedinthissubsec- tiondonotapplytocontributionsmadebyastateor countyexecutivecommitteeofapoliticalpartyor affiliatedpartycommitteeregulatedbychapter103or toamountscontributedbyacandidatetohisorherown campaign. (c)Thecontributionlimitsofthissubsectionapplyto eachelection.Forpurposesofthissubsection,the primaryelectionandgeneralelectionareseparate electionssolongasthecandidateisnotanunopposed candidateasdefinedins.106.011.However,forthe purposeofcontributionlimitswithrespecttocandidates forretentionasajusticeorjudge,thereisonlyone election,whichisthegeneralelection. (2)(a)Acandidatemaynotacceptcontributionsfrom acountyexecutivecommitteeofapoliticalpartywhose contributionsintheaggregateexceed$50,000,orfrom thenationalorstateexecutivecommitteesofapolitical party,includinganysubordinatecommitteeofsuch politicalpartyoraffiliatedpartycommittees,whose contributionsintheaggregateexceed$50,000. (b)Acandidateforstatewideofficemaynotaccept contributionsfromnational,state,orcountyexecutive committeesofapoliticalparty,includinganysubordi- natecommitteeofthepoliticalparty,oraffiliatedparty committees,whichcontributionsintheaggregateex- ceed$250,000.Pollingservices,researchservices, costsforcampaignstaff,professionalconsultingser- vices,andtelephonecallsarenotcontributionstobe countedtowardthecontributionlimitsofparagraph(a) orthisparagraph.Anyitemnotexpresslyidentifiedin thisparagraphasnonallocableisacontributioninan amountequaltothefairmarketvalueoftheitemand mustbecountedasallocabletowardthecontribution limitsofparagraph(a)orthisparagraph.Nonallocable, in-kindcontributionsmustbereportedbythecandidate unders.106.07andbythepoliticalpartyoraffiliated partycommitteeunders.106.29. (3)(a)Anycontributionreceivedbyacandidatewith oppositioninanelectionorbythecampaigntreasureror adeputycampaigntreasurerofsuchacandidateonthe dayofthatelectionorlessthan5daysbeforethedayof thatelectionmustbereturnedbyhimorhertothe personorcommitteecontributingitandmaynotbeused orexpendedbyoronbehalfofthecandidate. (b)Anycontributionreceivedbyacandidateorby thecampaigntreasureroradeputycampaigntreasurer ofacandidateafterthedateatwhichthecandidate withdrawshisorhercandidacy,orafterthedatethe candidateisdefeated,becomesunopposed,oris Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 120 electedtoofficemustbereturnedtothepersonor committeecontributingitandmaynotbeusedor expendedbyoronbehalfofthecandidate. (4)Anycontributionreceivedbythechair,campaign treasurer,ordeputycampaigntreasurerofapolitical committeesupportingoropposingacandidatewith oppositioninanelectionorsupportingoropposingan issueontheballotinanelectiononthedayofthat electionorlessthan5daysbeforethedayofthat electionmaynotbeobligatedorexpendedbythe committeeuntilafterthedateoftheelection. (5)(a)Apersonmaynotmakeanycontribution throughorinthenameofanother,directlyorindirectly, inanyelection. (b)Candidates,politicalcommittees,affiliatedparty committees,andpoliticalpartiesmaynotsolicitcon- tributionsfromanyreligious,charitable,civic,orother causesororganizationsestablishedprimarilyforthe publicgood. (c)Candidates,politicalcommittees,affiliatedparty committees,andpoliticalpartiesmaynotmakecon- tributions,inexchangeforpoliticalsupport,toany religious,charitable,civic,orothercauseororganiza- tionestablishedprimarilyforthepublicgood.Itisnota violationofthisparagraphfor: 1.Acandidate,politicalcommittee,affiliatedparty committee,orpoliticalpartyexecutivecommitteeto makegiftsofmoneyinlieuofflowersinmemoryofa deceasedperson; 2.Acandidatetocontinuemembershipin,ormake regulardonationsfrompersonalorbusinessfundsto, religious,politicalparty,affiliatedpartycommittee,civic, orcharitablegroupsofwhichthecandidateisamember ortowhichthecandidatehasbeenaregulardonorfor morethan6months;or 3.Acandidatetopurchase,withcampaignfunds, tickets,admissiontoevents,oradvertisementsfrom religious,civic,politicalparty,affiliatedpartycommittee, orcharitablegroups. (6)(a)Apoliticalpartyoraffiliatedpartycommittee maynotacceptanycontributionthathasbeenspeci- ficallydesignatedforthepartialorexclusiveuseofa particularcandidate.Anycontributionsodesignated mustbereturnedtothecontributorandmaynotbeused orexpendedbyoronbehalfofthecandidate.Funds contributedtoanaffiliatedpartycommitteemaynotbe designatedforthepartialorexclusiveuseofaleaderas definedins.103.092. (b)1.Apoliticalpartyoraffiliatedpartycommittee maynotacceptanyin-kindcontributionthatfailsto provideadirectbenefittothepoliticalpartyoraffiliated partycommittee.A“directbenefit”includes,butisnot limitedto,fundraisingorfurtheringtheobjectivesofthe politicalpartyoraffiliatedpartycommittee. 2.a.Anin-kindcontributiontoastatepoliticalparty maybeacceptedonlybythechairpersonofthestate politicalpartyorbythechairperson’sdesigneeor designeeswhosenamesareonfilewiththedivision inaformacceptabletothedivisionbeforethedateofthe writtennoticerequiredinsub-subparagraphb.Anin- kindcontributiontoacountypoliticalpartymaybe acceptedonlybythechairpersonofthecountypolitical partyorbythecountychairperson’sdesigneeor designeeswhosenamesareonfilewiththesupervisor ofelectionsoftherespectivecountybeforethedateof thewrittennoticerequiredinsub-subparagraphb.Anin- kindcontributiontoanaffiliatedpartycommitteemaybe acceptedonlybytheleaderoftheaffiliatedparty committeeasdefinedins.103.092orbytheleader’s designeeordesigneeswhosenamesareonfilewiththe divisioninaformacceptabletothedivisionbeforethe dateofthewrittennoticerequiredinsub-subparagraph b. b.Apersonmakinganin-kindcontributiontoa stateorcountypoliticalpartyoraffiliatedpartycommit- teemustprovidepriorwrittennoticeofthecontribution toapersondescribedinsub-subparagrapha.Theprior writtennoticemustbesignedanddatedandmaybe providedbyanelectronicorfacsimilemessage.How- ever,priorwrittennoticeisnotrequiredforanin-kind contributionthatconsistsoffoodandbeverageinan aggregateamountnotexceeding$1,500whichis consumedatasinglesittingoreventifsuchin-kind contributionisacceptedinadvancebyaperson specifiedinsub-subparagrapha. c.Apersondescribedinsub-subparagrapha.may acceptanin-kindcontributionrequiringpriorwritten noticeonlyinawritingthatisdatedbeforethein-kind contributionismade.Failuretoobtaintherequired writtenacceptanceofanin-kindcontributiontoastate orcountypoliticalpartyoraffiliatedpartycommittee constitutesarefusalofthecontribution. d.Acopyofeachpriorwrittenacceptancerequired undersub-subparagraphc.mustbefiledatthetimethe regularreportsofcontributionsandexpendituresre- quiredunders.106.29arefiledbythestateexecutive committee,countyexecutivecommittee,andaffiliated partycommittee.Astateexecutivecommitteeandan affiliatedpartycommitteemustfilewiththedivision.A countyexecutivecommitteemustfilewiththecounty’s supervisorofelections. e.Anin-kindcontributionmaynotbegiventoa stateorcountypoliticalpartyoraffiliatedpartycommit- teeunlessthein-kindcontributionismadeasprovided inthissubparagraph. (7)(a)Anypersonwhoknowinglyandwillfullymakes oracceptsnomorethanonecontributioninviolationof subsection(1)orsubsection(5),oranypersonwho knowinglyandwillfullyfailsorrefusestoreturnany contributionasrequiredinsubsection(3),commitsa misdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableaspro- videdins.775.082ors.775.083.Ifanycorporation, partnership,orotherbusinessentityoranypolitical party,affiliatedpartycommittee,politicalcommittee,or electioneeringcommunicationsorganizationiscon- victedofknowinglyandwillfullyviolatinganyprovision punishableunderthisparagraph,itshallbefinednot lessthan$1,000andnotmorethan$10,000.Ifitisa domesticentity,itmaybeordereddissolvedbyacourt ofcompetentjurisdiction;ifitisaforeignornonresident businessentity,itsrighttodobusinessinthisstatemay beforfeited.Anyofficer,partner,agent,attorney,or otherrepresentativeofacorporation,partnership,or otherbusinessentity,orofapoliticalparty,affiliated partycommittee,politicalcommittee,electioneering communicationsorganization,ororganizationexempt F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 121 fromtaxationunders.527ors.501(c)(4)oftheInternal RevenueCode,whoaids,abets,advises,orpartici- patesinaviolationofanyprovisionpunishableunder thisparagraphcommitsamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. (b)Anypersonwhoknowinglyandwillfullymakesor acceptstwoormorecontributionsinviolationof subsection(1)orsubsection(5)commitsafelonyof thethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082, s.775.083,ors.775.084.Ifanycorporation,partner- ship,orotherbusinessentityoranypoliticalparty, affiliatedpartycommittee,politicalcommittee,orelec- tioneeringcommunicationsorganizationisconvictedof knowinglyandwillfullyviolatinganyprovisionpunish- ableunderthisparagraph,itshallbefinednotlessthan $10,000andnotmorethan$50,000.Ifitisadomestic entity,itmaybeordereddissolvedbyacourtof competentjurisdiction;ifitisaforeignornonresident businessentity,itsrighttodobusinessinthisstatemay beforfeited.Anyofficer,partner,agent,attorney,or otherrepresentativeofacorporation,partnership,or otherbusinessentity,orofapoliticalcommittee, politicalparty,affiliatedpartycommittee,orelectioneer- ingcommunicationsorganization,ororganizationex- emptfromtaxationunders.527ors.501(c)(4)ofthe InternalRevenueCode,whoaids,abets,advises,or participatesinaviolationofanyprovisionpunishable underthisparagraphcommitsafelonyofthethird degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. (8)Exceptwhenotherwiseprovidedinsubsection (7),anypersonwhoknowinglyandwillfullyviolatesany provisionofthissectionshall,inadditiontoanyother penaltyprescribedbythischapter,paytothestatea sumequaltotwicetheamountcontributedinviolationof thischapter.Eachcampaigntreasurershallpayall amountscontributedinviolationofthissectiontothe statefordepositintheGeneralRevenueFund. (9)Thissectiondoesnotapplytothetransferof fundsbetweenaprimarycampaigndepositoryanda savingsaccountorcertificateofdepositortoany interestearnedonsuchaccountorcertificate. (10)Contributionstoapoliticalcommitteemaybe receivedbyanaffiliatedorganizationandtransferredto thebankaccountofthepoliticalcommitteeviacheck writtenfromtheaffiliatedorganizationifsuchcontribu- tionsarespecificallyidentifiedasintendedtobe contributedtothepoliticalcommittee.Allcontributions receivedinthismannershallbereportedpursuanttos. 106.07bythepoliticalcommitteeashavingbeenmade bytheoriginalcontributor. History.—s.8,ch.73-128;s.6,ch.74-200;s.1,ch.77-174;s.48,ch.77-175;s. 1,ch.78-403;s.9,ch.79-365;s.5,ch.79-378;s.7,ch.85-226;s.4,ch.86-134;s. 12,ch.89-256;ss.33,46,ch.90-315;s.9,ch.90-338;s.11,ch.91-107;s.642,ch. 95-147;s.3,ch.97-13;s.8,ch.99-355;s.27,ch.2002-17;s.3,ch.2002-197;s.1, ch.2002-281;s.68,ch.2005-277;s.46,ch.2005-278;s.25,ch.2005-286;s.1,ch. 2005-360;s.9,ch.2006-300;s.44,ch.2007-30;s.26,ch.2010-167;ss.14,30,ch. 2011-6;s.62,ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.8,ch.2012-5;s.13, ch.2013-37. 106.087Independentexpenditures;contribu- tionlimits;restrictionsonpoliticalpartiesand politicalcommittees.— (1)(a)Asaconditionofreceivingarebateoffiling feesandpartyassessmentfundspursuanttos. 99.061(2),s.99.092(1),s.99.103,ors. 103.121(1)(b),thechairortreasurerofastateorcounty executivecommitteeshalltakeandsubscribetoanoath oraffirmationinwriting.Duringthequalifyingperiodfor statecandidatesandpriortodistributionofsuchfunds, aprintedcopyoftheoathoraffirmationshallbefiled withtheSecretaryofStateandshallbesubstantiallyin thefollowingform: StateofFlorida Countyof__ Beforeme,anofficerauthorizedtoadministeroaths, personallyappeared (name),tomewellknown,who, beingsworn,saysthatheorsheisthe (title)ofthe (nameofparty)(stateorspecifiedcounty)executivecommittee; thattheexecutivecommitteehasnotmade,either directlyorindirectly,anindependentexpenditurein supportoforoppositiontoacandidateorelectedpublic officialintheprior6months;thattheexecutive committeewillnotmake,eitherdirectlyorindirectly, anindependentexpenditureinsupportoforopposition toacandidateorelectedpublicofficial,throughand includingtheupcominggeneralelection;andthatthe executivecommitteewillnotviolatethecontribution limitsapplicabletocandidatesunders.106.08(2), FloridaStatutes. (Signatureofcommitteeofficer) (Address) Sworntoandsubscribedbeforemethis __dayof __,(year),at __County,Florida. (Signatureandtitleofofficeradministeringoath) (b)Anyexecutivecommitteefoundtohaveviolated theprovisionsoftheoathoraffirmationinthissection priortoreceivingfundsshallbeineligibletoreceivethe rebateforthatgeneralelectionyear. (c)Anyexecutivecommitteefoundtohaveviolated theprovisionsoftheoathoraffirmationinthissection afterreceivingfundsshallbeineligibletoreceivethe rebatefromcandidatesqualifyingforthefollowing generalelectioncycle. (d)Anyfundsnotdistributedtothestateorcounty executivecommitteepursuanttothissectionshallbe depositedintotheGeneralRevenueFundofthestate. (2)(a)Anypoliticalcommitteethatacceptstheuseof publicfunds,equipment,personnel,orotherresources tocollectduesfromitsmembersagreesnottomake independentexpendituresinsupportoforoppositionto acandidateorelectedpublicofficial.However,expen- dituresmaybemadeforthesolepurposeofjointly endorsingthreeormorecandidates. (b)Anypoliticalcommitteethatviolatesthissub- sectionisliableforacivilfineofupto$5,000tobe determinedbytheFloridaElectionsCommissionorthe entireamountoftheexpenditures,whicheverisgreater. History.—s.5,ch.97-13;s.14,ch.99-6;s.19,ch.2013-37. 106.088Independentexpenditures;contribu- tionlimits;restrictionsonaffiliatedpartycommit- tees.— (1)Asaconditionofreceivingarebateofparty assessmentsunders.103.121(1)(b),theleaderor treasurerofanaffiliatedpartycommitteeasdefinedin Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 122 s.103.092shalltakeandsubscribetoanoathor affirmationinwriting.Duringthequalifyingperiodfor statecandidatesandpriortodistributionofsuchfunds, aprintedcopyoftheoathoraffirmationshallbefiled withtheSecretaryofStateandshallbesubstantiallyin thefollowingform: StateofFlorida Countyof __ Beforeme,anofficerauthorizedtoadministeroaths, personallyappeared (name),tomewellknown,who, beingsworn,saysthatheorsheisthe (title)ofthe (nameofparty)(nameofchamber)affiliatedpartycommittee; thattheaffiliatedpartycommitteehasnotmade,either directlyorindirectly,anindependentexpenditurein supportoforoppositiontoacandidateorelectedpublic officialintheprior6months;thattheaffiliatedparty committeewillnotmake,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,an independentexpenditureinsupportoforoppositiontoa candidateorelectedpublicofficial,throughandinclud- ingtheupcominggeneralelection;andthattheaffiliated partycommitteewillnotviolatethecontributionlimits applicabletocandidatesunders.106.08(2),Florida Statutes. (Signatureofcommitteeofficer) (Address) Sworntoandsubscribedbeforemethis__dayof __,(year),at __County,Florida. (Signatureandtitleofofficeradministeringoath) (2)(a)Anyaffiliatedpartycommitteefoundtohave violatedtheprovisionsoftheoathoraffirmationpriorto receivingfundsshallbeineligibletoreceivetherebate forthatgeneralelectionyear. (b)Anyaffiliatedpartycommitteefoundtohave violatedtheprovisionsoftheoathoraffirmationafter receivingfundsshallbeineligibletoreceivetherebate fromcandidatesqualifyingforthefollowinggeneral electioncycle. (3)Anyfundsnotdistributedtotheaffiliatedparty committeepursuanttothissectionshallbedeposited intotheGeneralRevenueFundofthestate. History.—ss.15,30,ch.2011-6;HJR7105,2011RegularSession. 106.09Cashcontributionsandcontributionby cashier’schecks.— (1)(a)Apersonmaynotmakeanaggregatecash contributionorcontributionbymeansofacashier’s checktothesamecandidateorcommitteeinexcessof $50perelection. (b)Apersonmaynotacceptanaggregatecash contributionorcontributionbymeansofacashier’s checkfromthesamecontributorinexcessof$50per election. (2)(a)Anypersonwhomakesoracceptsacontribu- tioninviolationofsubsection(1)commitsamisdemea- norofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins. 775.082ors.775.083. (b)Anypersonwhoknowinglyandwillfullymakesor acceptsacontributioninexcessof$5,000inviolationof subsection(1)commitsafelonyofthethirddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors. 775.084. History.—s.9,ch.73-128;s.48,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.2002-281;s.45,ch. 2007-30;s.63,ch.2011-40. 106.11Expensesofandexpendituresbycandi- datesandpoliticalcommittees.—Eachcandidateand eachpoliticalcommitteewhichdesignatesaprimary campaigndepositorypursuanttos.106.021(1)shall makeexpendituresfromfundsondepositinsuch primarycampaigndepositoryonlyinthefollowing manner,withtheexceptionofexpendituresmade frompettycashfundsprovidedbys.106.12: (1)(a)Thecampaigntreasurerordeputycampaign treasurerofacandidateorpoliticalcommitteeshall makeexpendituresfromfundsondepositintheprimary campaigndepositoryonlybymeansofabankcheck drawnuponthecampaignaccountofthecandidateor politicalcommittee.Thecampaignaccountshallbe separatefromanypersonalorotheraccountandshall beusedonlyforthepurposeofdepositingcontributions andmakingexpendituresforthecandidateorpolitical committee. (b)Thechecksforsuchaccountshallcontain,asa minimum,thefollowinginformation: 1.Thenameofthecampaignaccountofthe candidateorpoliticalcommittee. 2.Theaccountnumberandthenameofthebank. 3.Theexactamountoftheexpenditure. 4.Thesignatureofthecampaigntreasureror deputytreasurer. 5.Theexactpurposeforwhichtheexpenditureis authorized. 6.Thenameofthepayee. (2)(a)Forpurposesofthissection,debitcardsare consideredbankchecks,if: 1.Debitcardsareobtainedfromthesamebank thathasbeendesignatedasthecandidate’sorpolitical committee’sprimarycampaigndepository. 2.Debitcardsareissuedinthenameofthe treasurer,deputytreasurer,orauthorizeduserand containthenameofthecampaignaccountofthe candidateorpoliticalcommittee. 3.Nomorethanthreedebitcardsarerequested andissued. 4.Thepersonusingthedebitcarddoesnotreceive cashaspartof,orindependentof,anytransactionfor goodsorservices. 5.Allreceiptsfordebitcardtransactionscontain: a.Thelastfourdigitsofthedebitcardnumber. b.Theexactamountoftheexpenditure. c.Thenameofthepayee. d.Thesignatureofthecampaigntreasurer,deputy treasurer,orauthorizeduser. e.Theexactpurposeforwhichtheexpenditureis authorized. Anyinformationrequiredbythissubparagraphbutnot includedonthedebitcardtransactionreceiptmaybe handwrittenon,orattachedto,thereceiptbythe authorizeduserbeforesubmissiontothetreasurer. (b)Debitcardsarenotsubjecttotherequirements ofparagraph(1)(b). F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 123 (3)Thecampaigntreasurer,deputytreasurer,or authorizeduserwhosignsthecheckshallberespon- sibleforthecompletenessandaccuracyoftheinforma- tiononsuchcheckandforinsuringthatsuchexpendi- tureisanauthorizedexpenditure. (4)Nocandidate,campaignmanager,treasurer, deputytreasurer,orpoliticalcommitteeoranyofficeror agentthereof,oranypersonactingonbehalfofanyof theforegoing,shallauthorizeanyexpenses,norshall anycampaigntreasurerordeputytreasurersigna checkdrawnontheprimarycampaignaccountforany purpose,unlesstherearesufficientfundsondepositin theprimarydepositoryaccountofthecandidateor politicalcommitteetopaythefullamountofthe authorizedexpense,tohonorallotherchecksdrawn onsuchaccount,whichchecksareoutstanding,andto meetallexpensespreviouslyauthorizedbutnotyet paid.However,anexpensemaybeincurredforthe purchaseofgoodsorservicesiftherearesufficient fundsondepositintheprimarydepositoryaccountto paythefullamountoftheincurredexpense,tohonorall checksdrawnonsuchaccount,whichchecksare outstanding,andtomeetallotherexpensespreviously authorizedbutnotyetpaid,providedthatpaymentfor suchgoodsorservicesismadeuponfinaldeliveryand acceptanceofthegoodsorservices;andanexpendi- turefrompettycashpursuanttotheprovisionsofs. 106.12maybeauthorized,ifthereisasufficientamount ofmoneyinthepettycashfundtopayforsuch expenditure.Paymentforcreditcardpurchasesshall bemadepursuanttos.106.125.Anyexpenseincurred orauthorizedinexcessofsuchfundsondepositshall,in additiontootherpenaltiesprovidedbylaw,constitutea violationofthischapter.Asusedinthissubsection,the term“sufficientfundsondepositintheprimarydeposi- toryaccountofthecandidateorpoliticalcommittee” meansthatthefundsatissuehavebeendeliveredfor deposittothefinancialinstitutionatwhichsuchaccount ismaintained.Thetermshallnotbeconstruedtomean thatsuchfundsareavailableforwithdrawalinaccor- dancewiththedepositrulesorthefundsavailability policiesofsuchfinancialinstitution. (5)Acandidatewhowithdrawshisorhercandidacy, becomesanunopposedcandidate,oriseliminatedasa candidateorelectedtoofficemayexpendfundsfrom thecampaignaccountto: (a)Purchase“thankyou”advertisingforupto75 daysafterheorshewithdraws,becomesunopposed,or iseliminatedorelected. (b)Payforitemswhichwereobligatedbeforeheor shewithdrew,becameunopposed,orwaseliminatedor elected. (c)Payforexpendituresnecessarytoclosedown thecampaignofficeandtopreparefinalcampaign reports. (d)Disposeofsurplusfundsasprovidedins. 106.141. (6)Acandidatewhomakesaloantohisorher campaignandreportstheloanasrequiredbys.106.07 maybereimbursedfortheloanatanytimethe campaignaccounthassufficientfundstorepaythe loanandsatisfyitsotherobligations. History.—s.11,ch.73-128;s.8,ch.74-200;s.48,ch.77-175;s.2,ch.78-403; s.10,ch.79-365;s.8,ch.85-226;s.13,ch.89-256;s.14,ch.91-107;s.643,ch. 95-147;s.25,ch.2002-17;s.4,ch.2002-197;s.64,ch.2011-40;s.14,ch.2013-37. 106.113Expendituresbylocalgovernments.— (1)Asusedinthissection,theterm: (a)“Localgovernment”means: 1.Acounty,municipality,schooldistrict,orother politicalsubdivisioninthisstate;and 2.Anydepartment,agency,board,bureau,district, commission,authority,orsimilarbodyofacounty, municipality,schooldistrict,orotherpoliticalsubdivision ofthisstate. (b)“Publicfunds”meansallmoneysunderthe jurisdictionorcontrolofthelocalgovernment. (2)Alocalgovernmentorapersonactingonbehalf oflocalgovernmentmaynotexpendorauthorizethe expenditureof,andapersonorgroupmaynotaccept, publicfundsforapoliticaladvertisementorelectioneer- ingcommunicationconcerninganissue,referendum,or amendment,includinganystatequestion,thatissubject toavoteoftheelectors.Thissubsectiondoesnotapply toanelectioneeringcommunicationfromalocalgov- ernmentorapersonactingonbehalfofalocal governmentwhichislimitedtofactualinformation. (3)Withtheexceptionoftheprohibitionsspecified insubsection(2),thissectiondoesnotprecludean electedofficialofthelocalgovernmentfromexpressing anopiniononanyissueatanytime. History.—s.1,ch.2009-125. 106.12Pettycashfundsallowed.— (1)Eachcampaigntreasurerdesignatedpursuant tos.106.021(1)foracandidateorpoliticalcommitteeis authorizedtowithdrawfromtheprimarycampaign account,untilthecloseofthelastdayforqualifying foroffice,theamountof$500percalendarquarter reportingperiodforthepurposeofprovidingapetty cashfundforthecandidateorpoliticalcommittee. (2)Followingthecloseofthelastdayforqualifying anduntilthelastelectioninagivenelectionperiodin whichthepoliticalcommitteeparticipates,thecampaign treasurerofeachpoliticalcommitteeisauthorizedto withdrawthefollowingamounteachweekfromthe primarydepositorycampaignaccountforthepurposeof providingapettycashfundforthepoliticalcommittee, and,followingthecloseofthelastdayforqualifyingand untiltheelectionatwhichsuchcandidateiseliminated orelectedtooffice,orthetimeatwhichthecandidate becomesunopposed,thecampaigntreasurerofeach candidateisauthorizedtowithdrawthefollowing amounteachweekfromtheprimarydepositorycam- paignaccountforthepurposeofprovidingapettycash fundforthecandidate: (a)Forallcandidatesfornominationorelectionona statewidebasis,$500perweek. (b)Forallothercandidatesandallpoliticalcommit- tees,$100perweek. (3)Thepettycashfundsoprovidedmaybespent onlyinamountslessthan$100andonlyforoffice supplies,transportationexpenses,andothernecessi- ties.Pettycashmaynotbeusedforthepurchaseof Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 124 time,space,orservicesfromcommunicationsmediaas definedins.106.011. History.—s.12,ch.73-128;s.48,ch.77-175;s.9,ch.85-226;s.5,ch. 2002-197;s.20,ch.2013-37. 106.125Creditcards;conditionsonuse.—Any candidateforstatewideofficeoranypoliticalcommittee createdtosupportoropposeanycandidateforstate- wideofficeortosupportoropposeanystatewideissue mayobtain,anduseinmakingtravel-relatedcampaign expenditures,creditcards.Theobtentionanduseof creditcardsbyanysuchcandidateorpoliticalcommit- teeshallbesubjecttothefollowingconditions: (1)Creditcardsmaybeobtainedonlyfromthe samebankwhichhasbeendesignatedasthecandi- date’sorpoliticalcommittee’sprimarycampaignde- pository. (2)Creditcardsshallbeinthenameofthe candidateorpoliticalcommitteeandshallreflectthat theaccountisacampaignaccount. (3)Beforeacreditcardmaybeused,acopyofthe agreementorcontractbetweenthecandidateandthe bank,orthepoliticalcommitteeandthebank,andalist ofallpersonswhohavebeenauthorizedtousethecard shallbefiledwiththeSecretaryofState. (4)Allcreditcardsissuedtocandidatesorpolitical committeesshallexpirenolaterthanmidnightofthelast dayofthemonthofthegeneralelection. (5)Eachstatementrenderedbytheissuerofa creditcardshallbepaiduponreceipt. (6)Campaigntravel-relatedexpendituresshallin- cludetransportation,lodging,meals,andotherex- pensesincurredinconnectionwithtravelingforcam- paignpurposes. Thissectionshallnotbedeemedtoprecludetheuseof advancepaymentsbyacheckdrawnontheprimary depositoryaccountfortravel-relatedexpenses.The treasurershallrequireanaccountingofactualexpenses andreconcileanyoverpaymentorunderpaymenttothe originalpayee. History.—s.11,ch.79-365;s.2,ch.86-134. 106.14Utilities;deposits;priorauthorization. (1)Utilitycompaniesprovidingutilitiesservicestoa candidateorpoliticalcommitteeshallchargeadeposit sufficienttomeetallanticipatedchargesduringabilling period. (2)Authorizationandpaymentforutilitiesused duringthebillingperiodmustbemadebythecandidate orpoliticalcommitteewhenthebillisreceivedfroma utilitycompany. History.—s.14,ch.73-128;s.48,ch.77-175;s.5,ch.78-403;s.59,ch.79-400; s.2,ch.85-63;s.14,ch.89-256. 106.1405Useofcampaignfunds.—Acandidate orthespouseofacandidatemaynotusefundson depositinacampaignaccountofsuchcandidateto defraynormallivingexpensesforthecandidateorthe candidate’sfamily,otherthanexpensesactuallyin- curredfortransportation,meals,andlodgingbythe candidateorafamilymemberduringtravelinthecourse ofthecampaign. History.—s.49,ch.77-175;s.53,ch.81-259;s.644,ch.95-147;s.10,ch. 97-13. 106.141Dispositionofsurplusfundsbycandi- dates.— (1)Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(6),each candidatewhowithdrawshisorhercandidacy,be- comesanunopposedcandidate,oriseliminatedasa candidateorelectedtoofficeshall,within90days, disposeofthefundsondepositinhisorhercampaign accountandfileareportreflectingthedispositionofall remainingfunds.Suchcandidatemaynotacceptany contributions,normayanypersonacceptcontributions onbehalfofsuchcandidate,afterthecandidatewith- drawshisorhercandidacy,becomesunopposed,oris eliminatedorelected.However,ifacandidatereceives arefundcheckafterallsurplusfundshavebeen disposedof,thecheckmaybeendorsedbythe candidateandtherefunddisposedofunderthissection. Anamendedreportmustbefiledshowingtherefund andsubsequentdisposition. (2)Anycandidaterequiredtodisposeoffunds pursuanttothissectionmay,beforesuchdisposition, bereimbursedbythecampaign,infullorinpart,forany reportedcontributionsbythecandidatetothecam- paign. (3)Thecampaigntreasurerofacandidatewho withdrawshisorhercandidacy,becomesunopposed, oriseliminatedasacandidateorelectedtoofficeand whohasfundsondepositinaseparateinterest-bearing accountorcertificateofdepositshall,within7daysafter thedateofbecomingunopposedorthedateofsuch withdrawal,elimination,orelection,transfersuchfunds andtheaccumulatedinterestearnedthereontothe campaignaccountofthecandidatefordisposalunder thissection.However,ifthefundsareinanaccountin whichpenaltieswillapplyforwithdrawalwithinthe7-day period,thecampaigntreasurershalltransfersuchfunds andtheaccumulatedinterestearnedthereonassoon asthefundscanbewithdrawnwithoutpenalty,orwithin 90daysafterthecandidatebecomesunopposed, withdrawshisorhercandidacy,oriseliminatedor elected,whichevercomesfirst. (4)(a)Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(b),any candidaterequiredtodisposeoffundspursuantto thissectionshall,attheoptionofthecandidate,dispose ofsuchfundsbyanyofthefollowingmeans,orany combinationthereof: 1.Returnproratatoeachcontributorthefundsthat havenotbeenspentorobligated. 2.Donatethefundsthathavenotbeenspentor obligatedtoacharitableorganizationororganizations thatmeetthequalificationsofs.501(c)(3)oftheInternal RevenueCode. 3.Givenotmorethan$25,000ofthefundsthat havenotbeenspentorobligatedtotheaffiliatedparty committeeorpoliticalpartyofwhichsuchcandidateisa member. 4.Givethefundsthathavenotbeenspentor obligated: a.Inthecaseofacandidateforstateoffice,tothe state,tobedepositedineitherthe 1ElectionCampaign FinancingTrustFundortheGeneralRevenueFund,as designatedbythecandidate;or F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 125 b.Inthecaseofacandidateforanofficeofa politicalsubdivision,tosuchpoliticalsubdivision,tobe depositedinthegeneralfundthereof. (b)Anycandidaterequiredtodisposeoffunds pursuanttothissectionwhohasreceivedcontributions pursuanttotheFloridaElectionCampaignFinancing Actshall,afterallmonetarycommitmentspursuanttos. 106.11(5)(b)and(c)havebeenmet,returnallsurplus campaignfundstotheGeneralRevenueFund. (5)Acandidateelectedtoofficeoracandidatewho willbeelectedtoofficebyvirtueofhisorherbeing unopposedmay,inadditiontothedispositionmethods providedinsubsection(4),transferfromthecampaign accounttoanofficeaccountanyamountofthefundson depositinsuchcampaignaccountupto: (a)Fiftythousanddollars,foracandidateforstate- wideoffice.TheGovernorandLieutenantGovernor shallbeconsideredseparatecandidatesforthepur- poseofthissection. (b)Tenthousanddollars,foracandidateformulti- countyoffice. (c)Tenthousanddollarsmultipliedbythenumberof yearsinthetermofofficeforwhichelected,fora candidateforlegislativeoffice. (d)Fivethousanddollarsmultipliedbythenumber ofyearsinthetermofofficeforwhichelected,fora candidateforcountyofficeorforacandidateinany electionconductedonlessthanacountywidebasis. (e)Sixthousanddollars,foracandidateforreten- tionasajusticeoftheSupremeCourt. (f)Threethousanddollars,foracandidatefor retentionasajudgeofadistrictcourtofappeal. (g)Threethousanddollars,foracandidatefor countycourtjudgeorcircuitjudge. Theofficeaccountestablishedpursuanttothissubsec- tionshallbeseparatefromanypersonalorother account.Anyfundssotransferredbyacandidate shallbeusedonlyforlegitimateexpensesinconnection withthecandidate’spublicoffice.Suchexpensesmay includetravelexpensesincurredbytheofficerorastaff member;personaltaxespayableonofficeaccount fundsbythecandidateorelectedpublicofficial; professionalservicesprovidedbyacertifiedpublic accountantorattorneyforpreparationoftheelected publicofficial’sfinancialdisclosurefilingpursuanttos. 112.3144ors.112.3145;coststoprepare,print, produce,andmailholidaycardsornewslettersabout theelectedpublicofficial’spublicbusinesstoconstitu- entsifsuchcorrespondencedoesnotconstitutea politicaladvertisement,independentexpenditure,or electioneeringcommunicationasprovidedins. 106.011;feesorduestoreligious,civic,orcharitable organizationsofwhichtheelectedpublicofficialisa member;itemsofmodestvaluesuchasflowers, greetingcards,orpersonalnotesgivenasasubstitute for,orinassociationwith,anelectedpublicofficial’s personalattendanceataconstituent’sspecialeventor familyoccasion,suchasthebirthofachild,graduation, wedding,orfuneral;personalexpensesincurredbythe electedpublicofficialinconnectionwithattendinga constituentmeetingoreventwherepublicpolicyis discussed,ifsuchmeetingsoreventsarelimitedtono morethanonceaweek;orexpensesincurredinthe operationoftheelectedpublicofficial’soffice,including theemploymentofadditionalstaff.Thefundsmaybe depositedinasavingsaccount;however,alldeposits, withdrawals,andinterestearnedthereonshallbe reportedattheappropriatereportingperiod.Ifa candidateisreelectedtoofficeorelectedtoanother officeandhasfundsremaininginhisorheroffice account,heorshemaytransfersurpluscampaignfunds totheofficeaccount.Atnotimemaythefundsinthe officeaccountexceedthelimitationimposedbythis subsection.Uponleavingpublicoffice,anypersonwho hasfundsinanofficeaccountpursuanttothissubsec- tionremainingondepositshallusesuchfundstopayfor professionalservicesprovidedbyacertifiedpublic accountantorattorneyforpreparationoftheelected publicofficial’sfinalfinancialdisclosurefilingpursuantto s.112.3144ors.112.3145,orgivesuchfundstoa charitableorganizationthatmeetstherequirementsof s.501(c)(3)oftheInternalRevenueCodeor,inthecase ofastateofficer,tothestatetobedepositedinthe GeneralRevenueFundor,inthecaseofanofficerofa politicalsubdivision,tothepoliticalsubdivisiontobe depositedinthegeneralfundthereof. (6)(a)Forpurposesofthissubsection,theterm “sameoffice”withrespecttolegislativeofficemeans anofficeinthesamelegislativebody,irrespectiveof districtnumberordesignationorgeographicboundary. (b)Acandidateelectedtostateofficeoracandidate whowillbeelectedtostateofficebyvirtueofhisorher beingunopposedaftercandidatequalifyingends,may retainupto$20,000inhisorhercampaignaccount,or inaninterest-bearingaccountorcertificateofdeposit, foruseinhisorhernextcampaignforthesameoffice,in additiontothedispositionmethodsprovidedinsubsec- tions(4)and(5).Allrequirementsapplicabletocandi- datecampaignaccountsunderthischapter,including disclosurerequirementsapplicabletocandidatecam- paignaccounts,limitationsonexpenditures,andlimita- tionsoncontributions,applytoanyretainedfunds. (c)Ifacandidatewhohasretainedfundsunderthis subsectiondoesnotqualifyasacandidateforreelection tothesameoffice,allretainedfundsshallbedisposed ofasotherwiserequiredbythissectionors.106.11(5) within90daysafterthelastdayofcandidatequalifying forthatoffice.Requirementsinthissectionapplicableto thedisposalofsurplusfunds,includingreporting requirements,areapplicabletothedisposalofretained funds. (7)Beforedisposingoffundspursuanttosubsec- tion(4),transferringfundsintoanofficeaccount pursuanttosubsection(5),orretainingfundsfor reelectionpursuanttosubsection(6),anycandidate whofiledanoathstatingthatheorshewasunableto paythefeeforverificationofpetitionsignatureswithout imposinganundueburdenonhisorherpersonal resourcesoronresourcesotherwiseavailabletohimor hershallreimbursethestateorlocalgovernmental entity,whicheverisapplicable,forsuchwaivedfee.If thereareinsufficientfundsintheaccounttopaythefull amountofthefee,theremainingfundsshallbe disbursedintheabovemanneruntilnofundsremain. Allfundsdisbursedpursuanttothissubsectionshallbe Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 126 remittedtothequalifyingofficer.Anyreimbursementfor petitionverificationcostswhicharereimbursablebythe stateshallbeforwardedbythequalifyingofficertothe statefordepositintheGeneralRevenueFund. (8)(a)Anycandidaterequiredtodisposeofcampaign fundspursuanttothissectionshalldosowithinthetime requiredbythissectionand,onorbeforethedateby whichsuchdispositionistohavebeenmade,shallfile withtheofficerwithwhomreportsarerequiredtobe filedpursuanttos.106.07aformprescribedbythe DivisionofElectionslisting: 1.Thenameandaddressofeachpersonorunitof governmenttowhomanyofthefundsweredistributed andtheamountsthereof; 2.Thenameandaddressofeachpersontowhom anexpenditurewasmade,togetherwiththeamount thereofandpurposetherefor; 3.Theamountofsuchfundstransferredtoan officeaccountbythecandidate,togetherwiththename andaddressofthebank,savingsandloanassociation, orcreditunioninwhichtheofficeaccountislocated;and 4.Theamountofsuchfundsretainedpursuantto subsection(6),togetherwiththenameandaddressof thebank,savingsandloanassociation,orcreditunion inwhichtheretainedfundsarelocated. Suchreportshallbesignedbythecandidateandthe campaigntreasurerandcertifiedastrueandcorrect pursuanttos.106.07. (b)Thefilingofficershallnotifyeachcandidateat least14daysbeforethedatethereportisdue. (c)Anycandidatefailingtofileareportonthe designatedduedateshallbesubjecttoafineas providedins.106.07forsubmittinglatetermination reports. (9)Anycandidateelectedtoofficewhotransfers surpluscampaignfundsintoanofficeaccountpursuant tosubsection(5)shallfileareportonthe10thday followingtheendofeachcalendarquarteruntilthe accountisclosed.Suchreportsshallcontainthename andaddressofeachpersontowhomanydisbursement offundswasmade,togetherwiththeamountthereof andthepurposetherefor,andthenameandaddressof anypersonfromwhomtheelectedcandidatereceived anyrefundorreimbursementandtheamountthereof. Suchreportsshallbeonformsprescribedbythe DivisionofElections,signedbytheelectedcandidate, certifiedastrueandcorrect,andfiledwiththeofficer withwhomcampaignreportswerefiledpursuanttos. 106.07(2). (10)Anycandidate,oranypersononbehalfofa candidate,whoacceptscontributionsaftersuchcandi- datehaswithdrawnhisorhercandidacy,afterthe candidatehasbecomeanunopposedcandidate,or afterthecandidatehasbeeneliminatedasacandidate orelectedtoofficecommitsamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. (11)Anycandidatewhoisrequiredbytheprovisions ofthissectiontodisposeoffundsinhisorhercampaign accountandwhofailstodisposeofthefundsinthe mannerprovidedinthissectioncommitsa misdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableaspro- videdins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.50,ch.77-175;s.6,ch.79-378;s.60,ch.79-400;s.2,ch.80-292; s.54,ch.81-259;s.28,ch.81-304;s.1,ch.82-404;s.38,ch.84-302;s.10,ch. 85-226;s.2,ch.86-7;s.2,ch.86-276;s.11,ch.87-363;s.15,ch.89-256;s.34,ch. 90-315;s.15,ch.91-107;s.645,ch.95-147;ss.15,16,53,ch.97-13;s.6,ch. 2002-197;s.20,ch.2004-252;s.70,ch.2005-277;ss.16,30,ch.2011-6;s.65,ch. 2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.15,ch.2013-37. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.143Politicaladvertisementscirculated priortoelection;requirements.— (1)(a)Anypoliticaladvertisementthatispaidforbya candidate,exceptawrite-incandidate,andthatis published,displayed,orcirculatedbefore,oronthe dayof,anyelectionmustprominentlystate: 1.“Politicaladvertisementpaidforandapproved by (nameofcandidate),(partyaffiliation),for (officesought)”; or 2.“Paidby (nameofcandidate),(partyaffiliation),for (officesought).” (b)Anypoliticaladvertisementthatispaidforbya write-incandidateandthatispublished,displayed,or circulatedbefore,oronthedayof,anyelectionmust prominentlystate: 1.“Politicaladvertisementpaidforandapproved by (nameofcandidate),write-incandidate,for (office sought)”;or 2.“Paidby (nameofcandidate),write-incandidate,for (officesought).” (c)Anyotherpoliticaladvertisementpublished, displayed,orcirculatedbefore,oronthedayof,any electionmustprominently: 1.Bemarked“paidpoliticaladvertisement”orwith theabbreviation“pd.pol.adv.” 2.Statethenameandaddressofthepersons payingfortheadvertisement. 3.Statewhethertheadvertisementandthecostof productionispaidfororprovidedinkindbyoratthe expenseoftheentitypublishing,displaying,broad- casting,orcirculatingthepoliticaladvertisement. (d)Anypoliticaladvertisementmadepursuanttos. 106.021(3)(d)mustprominentlystatethenameand addressofthepoliticalcommitteeorpoliticalparty payingfortheadvertisement. (2)Politicaladvertisementsmadeasin-kindcon- tributionsfromapoliticalpartymustprominentlystate: “Paidpoliticaladvertisementpaidforin-kindby (nameof politicalparty).Approvedby (nameofperson,partyaffiliation,andoffice soughtinthepoliticaladvertisement).” (3)Anypoliticaladvertisementofacandidaterun- ningforpartisanofficeshallexpressthenameofthe politicalpartyofwhichthecandidateisseekingnomina- tionoristhenominee.Ifthecandidateforpartisanoffice isrunningasacandidatewithnopartyaffiliation,any politicaladvertisementofthecandidatemuststatethat thecandidatehasnopartyaffiliation.Apoliticaladver- tisementofacandidaterunningfornonpartisanoffice maynotstatethecandidate’spoliticalpartyaffiliation. Thissectiondoesnotprohibitapoliticaladvertisement fromstatingthecandidate’spartisan-relatedexperi- ence.Acandidatefornonpartisanofficeisprohibited fromcampaigningbasedonpartyaffiliation. (4)Itisunlawfulforanycandidateorpersonon behalfofacandidatetorepresentthatanypersonor F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 127 organizationsupportssuchcandidate,unlesstheper- sonororganizationsorepresentedhasgivenspecific approvalinwritingtothecandidatetomakesuch representation.However,thissubsectiondoesnot applyto: (a)Editorialendorsementbyanynewspaper,radio ortelevisionstation,orotherrecognizednewsmedium. (b)Publicationbyapartycommitteeadvocatingthe candidacyofitsnominees. (5)(a)Anypoliticaladvertisementnotpaidforbya candidate,includingthosepaidforbyapoliticalpartyor affiliatedpartycommittee,otherthananindependent expenditure,offeredonbehalfofacandidatemustbe approvedinadvancebythecandidate.Suchpolitical advertisementmustexpresslystatethatthecontentof theadvertisementwasapprovedbythecandidate, unlessthepoliticaladvertisementispublished,dis- played,orcirculatedincompliancewithsubparagraph (1)(a)2.,andmuststatewhopaidfortheadvertisement. Thecandidateshallprovideawrittenstatementof authorizationtothenewspaper,radiostation,television station,orothermediumforeachsuchadvertisement submittedforpublication,display,broadcast,orother distribution. (b)Anypersonwhomakesanindependentexpen- ditureforapoliticaladvertisementshallprovideawritten statementthatnocandidatehasapprovedtheadver- tisementtothenewspaper,radiostation,television station,orothermediumforeachsuchadvertisement submittedforpublication,display,broadcast,orother distribution.Theadvertisementmustalsocontaina statementthatnocandidatehasapprovedtheadver- tisement. (6)Nopoliticaladvertisementofacandidatewhois notanincumbentoftheofficeforwhichthecandidateis runningshallusetheword“re-elect.”Additionally,such advertisementmustincludetheword“for”betweenthe candidate’snameandtheofficeforwhichthecandidate isrunning,inorderthatincumbencyisnotimplied.This subsectiondoesnotapplytobumperstickersoritems designedtobewornbyaperson. (7)Politicaladvertisementspaidforbyapolitical partyoranaffiliatedpartycommitteemayusenames andabbreviationsasregisteredunders.103.081inthe disclaimer. (8)Thissectiondoesnotapplytonoveltyitems havingaretailvalueof$10orlesswhichsupport,butdo notoppose,acandidateorissue. (9)Anypoliticaladvertisementwhichispublished, displayed,orproducedinalanguageotherthanEnglish mayprovidetheinformationrequiredbythissectionin thelanguageusedintheadvertisement. (10)Thissectiondoesnotapplytoanycampaign messageorpoliticaladvertisementusedbyacandidate andthecandidate’ssupportersorbyapoliticalcom- mitteeifthemessageoradvertisementis: (a)Designedtobewornbyaperson. (b)PlacedasapaidlinkonanInternetwebsite, providedthemessageoradvertisementisnomorethan 200charactersinlengthandthelinkdirectstheuserto anotherInternetwebsitethatcomplieswithsubsection (1). (c)Placedasagraphicorpicturelinkwhere compliancewiththerequirementsofthissectionis notreasonablypracticalduetothesizeofthegraphicor picturelinkandthelinkdirectstheusertoanother Internetwebsitethatcomplieswithsubsection(1). (d)PlacedatnocostonanInternetwebsitefor whichthereisnocosttopostcontentforpublicusers. (e)Placedordistributedonanunpaidprofileor accountwhichisavailabletothepublicwithoutcharge oronasocialnetworkingInternetwebsite,aslongas thesourceofthemessageoradvertisementispatently clearfromthecontentorformatofthemessageor advertisement.Acandidateorpoliticalcommitteemay prominentlydisplayastatementindicatingthatthe websiteoraccountisanofficialwebsiteoraccountof thecandidateorpoliticalcommitteeandisapprovedby thecandidateorpoliticalcommittee.Awebsiteor accountmaynotbemarkedasofficialwithoutprior approvalbythecandidateorpoliticalcommittee. (f)Distributedasatextmessageorothermessage viaShortMessageService,providedthemessageisno morethan200charactersinlengthorrequiresthe recipienttosignuporoptintoreceiveit. (g)Connectedwithorincludedinanysoftware applicationoraccompanyingfunction,providedthat theusersignsup,optsin,downloads,orotherwise accessestheapplicationfromorthroughawebsitethat complieswithsubsection(1). (h)Sentbyathird-partyuserfromorthrougha campaignorcommittee’swebsite,providedthewebsite complieswithsubsection(1). (i)Containedinordistributedthroughanyother technology-relateditem,service,ordeviceforwhich compliancewithsubsection(1)isnotreasonably practicalduetothesizeornatureofsuchitem,service, ordeviceasavailable,orthemeansofdisplayingthe messageoradvertisementmakescompliancewith subsection(1)impracticable. (11)Anypersonwhowillfullyviolatesanyprovisionof thissectionissubjecttothecivilpenaltiesprescribedin s.106.265. History.—s.8,ch.26870,1951;s.1,ch.61-145;s.21,ch.65-379;s.57,ch. 71-136;s.30,ch.73-128;s.52,ch.77-175;s.30,ch.81-304;s.16,ch.89-256;s. 35,ch.90-315;s.16,ch.91-107;s.646,ch.95-147;s.17,ch.97-13;s.18,ch. 99-318;s.5,ch.2004-252;s.46,ch.2007-30;s.18,ch.2010-167;ss.17,30,ch. 2011-6;s.66,ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.9,ch.2012-5. Note.—Formers.104.37. 106.1435Usageandremovalofpoliticalcam- paignadvertisements.— (1)Eachcandidate,whetherforafederal,state, county,ordistrictoffice,shallmakeagoodfaitheffortto removeallofhisorherpoliticalcampaignadvertise- mentswithin30daysafter: (a)Withdrawalofhisorhercandidacy; (b)Havingbeeneliminatedasacandidate;or (c)Beingelectedtooffice. However,acandidateisnotexpectedtoremovethose politicalcampaignadvertisementswhichareintheform ofsignsusedbyanoutdooradvertisingbusinessas providedinchapter479.Theprovisionshereindonot applytopoliticalcampaignadvertisementsplacedon motorvehiclesortocampaignmessagesdesignedto bewornbypersons. Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 128 (2)Ifpoliticalcampaignadvertisementsarenot removedwithinthespecifiedperiod,thepoliticalsub- divisionorgovernmentalentityhastheauthorityto removesuchadvertisementsandmaychargethe candidatetheactualcostforsuchremoval.Funds collectedforremovingsuchadvertisementsshallbe depositedtothegeneralrevenueofthepolitical subdivision. (3)Pursuanttochapter479,nopoliticalcampaign advertisementsshallbeerected,posted,painted, tacked,nailed,orotherwisedisplayed,placed,or locatedonoraboveanystateorcountyroadright-of- way. (4)Theofficerbeforewhomacandidatequalifiesfor officeshallnotifythecandidate,inwriting,ofthe provisionsinthissection. (5)Thisprovisiondoesnotprecludemunicipalities fromimposingadditionalormorestringentrequirements ontheusageandremovalofpoliticalcampaignadver- tisements. History.—s.1,ch.84-221;s.20,ch.84-302;s.14,ch.87-224;s.647,ch. 95-147. 106.1437Miscellaneousadvertisements.—Any advertisement,otherthanapoliticaladvertisement, independentexpenditure,orelectioneeringcommuni- cation,onbillboards,bumperstickers,radio,ortelevi- sion,orinanewspaper,amagazine,oraperiodical, intendedtoinfluencepublicpolicyorthevoteofapublic official,shallclearlydesignatethesponsorofsuch advertisementbyincludingaclearlyreadablestatement ofsponsorship.Iftheadvertisementisbroadcaston television,theadvertisementshallalsocontainaverbal statementofsponsorship.Thissectiondoesnotapply toaneditorialendorsement.Forpurposesofthis chapter,anexpendituremadefor,orinfurtherance of,amiscellaneousadvertisementisnotconsideredto beacontributiontooronbehalfofacandidate,and doesnotconstituteanindependentexpenditure.Such expendituresarenotsubjecttothelimitationsapplicable toindependentexpenditures. History.—s.36,ch.90-315;s.6,ch.2004-252;s.27,ch.2010-167;ss.18,30, ch.2011-6;s.67,ch.2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession. 106.1439Electioneeringcommunications;dis- claimers.— (1)Anyelectioneeringcommunication,otherthana telephonecall,shallprominentlystate:“Paidelectio- neeringcommunicationpaidforby (Nameandaddressof personpayingforthecommunication).” (2)Anyelectioneeringcommunicationtelephone callshallidentifythepersonsororganizationssponsor- ingthecallbystatingeither:“Paidforby (insertnameof personsororganizationssponsoringthecall).”or“Paidforonbehalf of (insertnameofpersonsororganizationsauthorizingcall).”This subsectiondoesnotapplytoanytelephonecallinwhich theindividualmakingthecallisnotbeingpaidandthe individualsparticipatinginthecallknoweachotherprior tothecall. (3)Anypersonwhofailstoincludethedisclaimer prescribedinthissectioninanyelectioneeringcommu- nicationthatisrequiredtocontainsuchdisclaimer commitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishable asprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.7,ch.2004-252;s.28,ch.2010-167;ss.19,30,ch.2011-6;HJR 7105,2011RegularSession. 106.147Telephonesolicitation;disclosurere- quirements;prohibitions;exemptions;penalties. (1)(a)Anytelephonecallsupportingoropposinga candidate,electedpublicofficial,orballotproposalmust identifythepersonsororganizationssponsoringthecall bystatingeither:“paidforby __”(insertnameof personsororganizationssponsoringthecall)or“paid foronbehalfof __”(insertnameofpersonsor organizationsauthorizingcall).Thisparagraphdoes notapplytoanytelephonecallinwhichboththe individualmakingthecallisnotbeingpaidandthe individualsparticipatinginthecallknoweachotherprior tothecall. (b)Anytelephonecallconductedforthepurposeof pollingrespondentsconcerningacandidateorelected publicofficialwhichisapartofaseriesofliketelephone callsthatconsistsoffewerthan1,000completedcalls andaveragesmorethan2minutesindurationis presumedtobeapoliticalpollandnotsubjecttothe provisionsofparagraph(a). (c)Notelephonecallshallstateorimplythatthe callerrepresentsanypersonororganizationunlessthe personororganizationsorepresentedhasgiven specificapprovalinwritingtomakesuchrepresentation. (d)Notelephonecallshallstateorimplythatthe callerrepresentsanonexistentpersonororganization. (2)Anytelephonecall,notconductedbyindepen- dentexpenditure,whichexpresslyadvocatesforor againstacandidateorballotproposalrequiresprior writtenauthorizationbythecandidateorsponsorofthe ballotproposalthatthecallsupports.Acopyofsuch writtenauthorizationmustbeplacedonfilewiththe qualifyingofficerbythecandidateorsponsorofthe ballotproposalpriortothetimethecallscommence. (3)(a)Anypersonwhowillfullyviolatesanyprovision ofthissectioncommitsamisdemeanorofthefirst degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors. 775.083. (b)Forpurposesofparagraph(a),theterm“person” includesanycandidate;anyofficerofanypolitical committee,affiliatedpartycommittee,orpoliticalparty executivecommittee;anyofficer,partner,attorney,or otherrepresentativeofacorporation,partnership,or otherbusinessentity;andanyagentorotherperson actingonbehalfofanycandidate,politicalcommittee, affiliatedpartycommittee,politicalpartyexecutive committee,orcorporation,partnership,orotherbusi- nessentity. History.—s.18,ch.97-13;s.31,ch.2008-95;s.29,ch.2010-167;ss.20,30,ch. 2011-6;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.21,ch.2013-37. 106.1475Telephonesolicitation;registered agentrequirements;penalty.— (1)Anypersonororganizationthatconductsany businessinthisstatewhichconsistsofmakingpaid telephonecallssupportingoropposinganycandidateor electedpublicofficialmust,priortoconductingsuch business,haveandcontinuouslymaintain,foratleast 180daysfollowingthecessationofsuchbusiness F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 129 activitiesinthestate,aregisteredagentforthepurpose ofanyserviceofprocess,notice,ordemandrequiredor authorizedbylawandmustfilewiththedivisionanotice ofsuchregisteredagent.Suchregisteredagentmustbe anindividualwhoisaresidentofthisstate,adomestic corporation,oraforeigncorporationauthorizedtodo businessinthisstate.However,thissubsectiondoes notapplytoanypersonororganizationalreadylawfully registeredtoconductbusinessinthisstate. (2)Forpurposesofthissection,conductingbusi- nessinthisstateasspecifiedinsubsection(1)includes bothplacingtelephonecallsfromalocationinthisstate andplacingtelephonecallsfromalocationoutsidethis statetoindividualslocatedinthisstate. (3)(a)Thedivisionshallcreateandmaintainformsfor thenoticerequiredbysubsection(1),which,ata minimum,mustelicitallofthefollowinginformation: 1.Thename,address,andtelephonenumberof theregisteredagent. 2.Thename,address,andtelephonenumberof thepersonororganizationconductingbusinessinthis stateasspecifiedinsubsection(1). (b)Thepersonororganizationconductingbusiness inthisstateasspecifiedinsubsection(1)must immediatelynotifythedivisionofanychangesinthe informationrequiredinparagraph(a). (4)Anypersonororganizationthatviolatesthis sectioncommitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.19,ch.97-13. 106.15Certainactsprohibited.— (1)Nopersonshallpaymoneyorgiveanythingof valuefortheprivilegeofspeakingatapoliticalmeeting inthefurtheranceofhisorhercandidacy,norshall anyonespeakingforsuchapersonpaymoneyorgive anythingofvalueforsuchprivilege. (2)Nocandidate,inthefurtheranceofhisorher candidacyfornominationorelectiontopublicofficein anyelection,shalluseanystate-ownedaircraftormotor vehicle,asprovidedinchapter287,solelyforthe purposeoffurtheringhisorhercandidacy.However, intheeventacandidateusesanystate-ownedaircraft ormotorvehicletoconductofficialstatebusinessand whileonsuchtripperformsanyfunctioninthe furtheranceofhisorhercandidacyfornominationor electiontopublicofficeinanyelection,thecandidate shallproratetheexpensesincurredandreimbursethe appropriateagencyforanytripnotexclusivelyforstate businessandshallpayeitheraproratedshareofall fixedandvariableexpensesrelatedtotheownership, operation,anduseofsuchaircraftorone-halfofthe totalfixedandvariableexpensesrelatedtotheowner- ship,operation,anduseofsuchaircraft,whicheveris greater.Thereimbursementshallbemadefromthe campaignaccountofthecandidate. (3)Acandidatemaynot,inthefurtheranceofhisor hercandidacyfornominationorelectiontopublicoffice inanyelection,usetheservicesofanystate,county, municipal,ordistrictofficeroremployeeduringworking hours. (4)Nopersonshallmakeandnopersonshallsolicit orknowinglyacceptanypoliticalcontributionina buildingownedbyagovernmentalentity.Forpurposes ofthissubsection,“accept”meanstoreceiveacon- tributionbypersonalhanddeliveryfromacontributoror thecontributor’sagent.Thissubsectionshallnotapply whenagovernment-ownedbuildingoranyportion thereofisrentedforthespecificpurposeofholdinga campaignfundraiser. (5)Anypersonviolatingtheprovisionsofthis sectioncommitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. History.—s.15,ch.73-128;s.9,ch.74-200;s.1,ch.77-174;s.54,ch.77-175; s.61,ch.79-400;s.31,ch.81-304;s.28,ch.83-217;s.2,ch.83-304;s.16,ch. 91-45;s.17,ch.91-107;s.648,ch.95-147;s.2,ch.97-223;s.7,ch.2002-197. 106.16Limitationoncertainratesandcharges. Nopersonorcorporationwithinthestatepublishinga newspaperorotherperiodicaloroperatingaradioor televisionstationornetworkofstationsinFloridashall chargeonecandidateforstateorcountypublicofficefor politicaladvertisinginacounty,orforpoliticalbroad- castsinacounty,atarateinexcessofthatcharged anotherpoliticalcandidate. History.—s.16,ch.73-128;s.55,ch.77-175;s.18,ch.89-256. 106.161Airtimeavailableatthelowestunitrate. Totheextentpermittedbyfederallaw,allbroadcast radioandtelevisionstationsandallcabletelevision stationsshallmakeairtimeavailabletocandidatesfor publicofficeatthelowestunitrate. History.—s.35,ch.91-107. 106.165Useofclosedcaptioninganddescrip- tivenarrativeinalltelevisionbroadcasts.—Each candidate,politicalparty,affiliatedpartycommittee,and politicalcommitteemustuseclosedcaptioningand descriptivenarrativeinalltelevisionbroadcastsregu- latedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommissionthat areonbehalfof,orsponsoredby,acandidate,political party,affiliatedpartycommittee,orpoliticalcommittee ormustfileawrittenstatementwiththequalifyingofficer settingforththereasonsfornotdoingso.Failuretofile thisstatementwiththeappropriatequalifyingofficer constitutesaviolationoftheFloridaElectionCodeand isunderthejurisdictionoftheFloridaElectionsCom- mission. History.—s.7,ch.2002-281;s.71,ch.2005-277;ss.21,30,ch.2011-6;HJR 7105,2011RegularSession;s.29,ch.2012-116. Note.—Formers.98.122. 106.17Pollsandsurveysrelatingtocandida- cies.—Anycandidate,politicalcommittee,electioneer- ingcommunicationorganization,affiliatedpartycom- mittee,orstateorcountyexecutivecommitteeofa politicalpartymayauthorizeorconductapoliticalpoll, survey,index,ormeasurementofanykindrelatingto candidacyforpublicofficesolongasthecandidate, politicalcommittee,electioneeringcommunicationor- ganization,affiliatedpartycommittee,orpoliticalparty maintainscompletejurisdictionoverthepollinallits aspects.Stateandcountyexecutivecommitteesofa politicalpartyoranaffiliatedpartycommitteemay authorizeandconductpoliticalpollsforthepurposeof determiningtheviabilityofpotentialcandidates.Such pollresultsmaybesharedwithpotentialcandidates, andexpendituresincurredbystateandcounty Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 130 executivecommitteesoranaffiliatedpartycommittee forpotentialcandidatepollsarenotcontributionstothe potentialcandidates. History.—s.17,ch.73-128;s.1,ch.77-174;s.56,ch.77-175;s.32,ch.81-304; s.47,ch.2007-30;s.30,ch.2010-167;ss.22,30,ch.2011-6;s.68,ch.2011-40; HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.22,ch.2013-37. 106.18Whenacandidate’snametobeomitted fromballot.— (1)Thenameofacandidateshallnotbeprintedon theballotforanelectionifthecandidateisconvictedof violatings.106.19. (2)Anycandidatewhosenameisremovedfromthe ballotpursuanttosubsection(1)isdisqualifiedasa candidateforoffice.Ifthedisqualificationofsuch candidateresultsinavacancyinnomination,such vacancyshallbefilledbyapersonotherthansuch candidateinthemannerprovidedbylaw. (3)Nocertificateofelectionshallbegrantedtoany candidateuntilallpreelectionreportsrequiredbys. 106.07havebeenfiledinaccordancewiththeprovi- sionsofsuchsection.However,nocandidateshallbe preventedfromreceivingacertificateofelectionfor failuretofileanycopyofareportrequiredbythis chapter. History.—s.18,ch.73-128;s.57,ch.77-175;s.11,ch.85-226;s.37,ch. 90-315;s.3,ch.90-338. 106.19Violationsbycandidates,personscon- nectedwithcampaigns,andpoliticalcommittees. (1)Anycandidate;campaignmanager,campaign treasurer,ordeputytreasurerofanycandidate;com- mitteechair,vicechair,campaigntreasurer,deputy treasurer,orotherofficerofanypoliticalcommittee; agentorpersonactingonbehalfofanycandidateor politicalcommittee;orotherpersonwhoknowinglyand willfully: (a)Acceptsacontributioninexcessofthelimits prescribedbys.106.08; (b)Failstoreportanycontributionrequiredtobe reportedbythischapter; (c)Falselyreportsordeliberatelyfailstoincludeany informationrequiredbythischapter;or (d)Makesorauthorizesanyexpenditureinviolation ofs.106.11(4)oranyotherexpenditureprohibitedby thischapter; isguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punish- ableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083. (2)Anycandidate,campaigntreasurer,ordeputy treasurer;anychair,vicechair,orotherofficerofany politicalcommittee;anyagentorpersonactingon behalfofanycandidateorpoliticalcommittee;orany otherpersonwhoviolatesparagraph(1)(a),paragraph (1)(b),orparagraph(1)(d)shallbesubjecttoacivil penaltyequaltothreetimestheamountinvolvedinthe illegalact.Suchpenaltymaybeinadditiontothe penaltiesprovidedbysubsection(1)andshallbepaid intotheGeneralRevenueFundofthisstate. (3)Apoliticalcommitteesponsoringaconstitutional amendmentproposedbyinitiativewhichsubmitsa petitionformgatheredbyapaidpetitioncirculator whichdoesnotprovidethenameandaddressofthe paidpetitioncirculatorontheformissubjecttothecivil penaltiesprescribedins.106.265. (4)Exceptasotherwiseexpresslystated,thefailure byacandidatetocomplywiththerequirementsofthis chapterhasnoeffectuponwhetherthecandidatehas qualifiedfortheofficethecandidateisseeking. History.—s.19,ch.73-128;s.57,ch.77-175;s.62,ch.79-400;s.12,ch. 91-107;s.649,ch.95-147;ss.24,45,ch.97-13;s.8,ch.2002-197;s.11,ch. 2006-300;s.69,ch.2011-40;s.35,ch.2013-37. 106.191Signaturesgatheredforinitiativepeti- tion;effectofch.97-13.—Anysignaturegatheredon anauthorizedformforaninitiativepetitionbyapaid petitioncirculatorwhichhasbeensubmittedpriortothe effectivedateofthisactmaybekeptandcounted,if otherwisevalid,andthatformisnotrequiredtohavethe nameandaddressofthepaidpetitioncirculator,noris anysuchsignatureaffectedbytheprohibitionagainst filinganundueburdenoathinlieuofpayingthefeeto havesignaturesverified,asprovidedbythisact. However,anysignaturegatheredonorafterthe effectivedateofthisactissubjecttotheprovisionsof thisactand,ifpaymentismadetoanypersontosolicit signaturesaftertheeffectivedateofthisact,anundue burdenoathmaynotbefiledinlieuofpayingthefeeto havesignaturesverified.Inaddition,anyinitiative petitionformapprovedbytheSecretaryofStateprior totheeffectivedateofthisactmaycontinuetobe circulated. History.—s.25,ch.97-13. 106.21Certificatesofelectionnottobeissued uponconviction.— (1)Ifasuccessfulcandidateisconvictedofviolating s.106.19(1)priortotheissuanceofhisorhercertificate ofelection,suchcertificateshallnotbeissued,anda vacancyshallbedeclaredandfilledasprovidedbylaw. (2)Ifasuccessfulcandidateisconvictedofviolating s.106.19(1)subsequenttotheissuanceofacertificate ofelectionbutpriortotakingoffice,suchcertificateshall berescindedbytheissuingbodyanddeclaredvoid,and avacancyinofficeshallexistandbefilledasprovided bylaw. History.—s.21,ch.73-128;s.57,ch.77-175;s.650,ch.95-147. 106.22DutiesoftheDivisionofElections.—Itis thedutyoftheDivisionofElectionsto: (1)Prescribeformsforstatementsandotherin- formationrequiredtobefiledbythischapter.Such formsshallbefurnishedbytheDepartmentofStateor officeofthesupervisorofelectionstopersonsrequired tofilesuchstatementsandinformationwithsuch agency. (2)Prepareandpublishmanualsorbrochures settingforthrecommendeduniformmethodsofbook- keepingandreporting,andincludingappropriatepor- tionsoftheelectioncode,forusebypersonsrequired bythischaptertofilestatements. (3)Developafiling,coding,andcross-indexing systemconsonantwiththepurposesofthischapter. (4)Preservestatementsandotherinformationre- quiredtobefiledwiththedivisionpursuanttothis chapterforaperiodof10yearsfromdateofreceipt. (5)Prepareandpublishsuchreportsasitmay deemappropriate. F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 131 (6)Make,fromtimetotime,auditsandfield investigationswithrespecttoreportsandstatements filedundertheprovisionsofthischapterandwith respecttoallegedfailurestofileanyreportorstatement requiredundertheprovisionsofthischapter.The divisionshallconductapostelectionauditofthe campaignaccountsofallcandidatesreceivingcontribu- tionsfromthe 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrust Fund. (7)ReporttotheFloridaElectionsCommissionany failuretofileareportorinformationrequiredbythis chapteroranyapparentviolationofthischapter. (8)Employsuchpersonnelorcontractforsuch servicesasarenecessarytoadequatelycarryoutthe intentofthischapter. (9)Prescriberulesandregulationstocarryoutthe provisionsofthischapter.Suchrulesshallbepre- scribedpursuanttochapter120. (10)Conductrandomauditswithrespecttoreports andstatementsfiledunderthischapterandwithrespect toallegedfailuretofileanyreportsandstatements requiredunderthischapter. History.—s.22,ch.73-128;s.57,ch.77-175;s.13,ch.79-365;s.4,ch.84-254; s.3,ch.86-276;s.9,ch.90-338;s.46,ch.97-13;s.7,ch.2001-75;s.72,ch. 2005-277. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.23PowersoftheDivisionofElections.— (1)Inordertocarryouttheresponsibilitiespre- scribedbys.106.22,theDivisionofElectionsis empoweredtosubpoenaandbringbeforeitsduly authorizedrepresentativesanypersoninthestate,or anypersondoingbusinessinthestate,oranyperson whohasfiledorisrequiredtohavefiledanyapplication, document,papers,orotherinformationwithanofficeor agencyofthisstateorapoliticalsubdivisionthereofand torequiretheproductionofanypapers,books,orother recordsrelevanttoanyinvestigation,includingthe recordsandaccountsofanybankortrustcompany doingbusinessinthisstate.Dulyauthorizedrepresen- tativesofthedivisionareempoweredtoadministerall oathsandaffirmationsinthemannerprescribedbylaw towitnesseswhoshallappearbeforethemconcerning anyrelevantmatter.Shouldanywitnessfailtorespond tothelawfulsubpoenaofthedivisionor,having responded,failtoansweralllawfulinquiriesortoturn overevidencethathasbeensubpoenaed,thedivision mayfileacomplaintbeforeanycircuitcourtofthestate settingupsuchfailureonthepartofthewitness.Onthe filingofsuchcomplaint,thecourtshalltakejurisdiction ofthewitnessandthesubjectmatterofsaidcomplaint andshalldirectthewitnesstorespondtoalllawful questionsandtoproducealldocumentaryevidencein thewitness’spossessionwhichislawfullydemanded. Thefailureofanywitnesstocomplywithsuchorderof thecourtshallconstituteadirectandcriminalcontempt ofcourt,andthecourtshallpunishsaidwitness accordingly.However,therefusalbyawitnessto answerinquiriesorturnoverevidenceonthebasis thatsuchtestimonyormaterialwilltendtoincriminate suchwitnessshallnotbedeemedrefusaltocomplywith theprovisionsofthischapter. (2)TheDivisionofElectionsshallprovideadvisory opinionswhenrequestedbyanysupervisorofelections, candidate,localofficerhavingelection-relatedduties, politicalparty,affiliatedpartycommittee,politicalcom- mittee,orotherpersonororganizationengagedin politicalactivity,relatingtoanyprovisionsorpossible violationsofFloridaelectionlawswithrespecttoactions suchsupervisor,candidate,localofficerhavingelection- relatedduties,politicalparty,affiliatedpartycommittee, committee,person,ororganizationhastakenorpro- posestotake.Requestsforadvisoryopinionsmustbe submittedinaccordancewithrulesadoptedbythe DepartmentofState.Awrittenrecordofallsuch opinionsissuedbythedivision,sequentiallynumbered, dated,andindexedbysubjectmatter,shallberetained. Acopyshallbesenttosaidpersonororganizationupon request.Anysuchpersonororganization,actingin goodfaithuponsuchanadvisoryopinion,shallnotbe subjecttoanycriminalpenaltyprovidedforinthis chapter.Theopinion,untilamendedorrevoked,shallbe bindingonanypersonororganizationwhosoughtthe opinionorwithreferencetowhomtheopinionwas sought,unlessmaterialfactswereomittedormisstated intherequestfortheadvisoryopinion. History.—s.23,ch.73-128;s.3,ch.76-233;s.58,ch.77-175;s.651,ch. 95-147;s.47,ch.97-13;s.8,ch.2001-75;ss.23,30,ch.2011-6;HJR7105,2011 RegularSession;s.23,ch.2013-37. 106.24FloridaElectionsCommission;member- ship;powers;duties.— (1)(a)ThereiscreatedwithintheDepartmentof LegalAffairs,OfficeoftheAttorneyGeneral,aFlorida ElectionsCommission,hereinafterreferredtoasthe commission.Thecommissionshallbeaseparate budgetentityandtheagencyheadforallpurposes. Thecommissionshallnotbesubjecttocontrol,super- vision,ordirectionbytheDepartmentofLegalAffairsor theAttorneyGeneralintheperformanceofitsduties, including,butnotlimitedto,personnel,purchasing transactionsinvolvingrealorpersonalproperty,and budgetarymatters. (b)Thecommissionshallbecomposedofnine members.ThePresidentoftheSenate,theSpeakerof theHouseofRepresentatives,theminorityleaderofthe Senate,andtheminorityleaderoftheHouseof Representativesshalleachprovidealistofsixnomi- neestotheGovernorforinitialappointmenttothe commission.TheGovernormayappointtwomembers tothecommissionfromeachlist.IftheGovernor refusestoappointtwomembersfromanyofthe respectivelists,theGovernorshallsoinformthe nominatingofficerandthenominatingofficershall submitanewlistofsixnomineeswithin30days.The newlistmustcontainatleastthreenomineesnot includedonthepriornominatinglist.Theninthcommis- sionmember,whoshallserveaschairofthecommis- sion,shallbeappointedbytheGovernor.Eachmember ofthecommissionissubjecttoconfirmationbythe Senate.Thechairofthecommissionshallservefora maximumtermof4years,suchtermtorunconcurrently withthetermoftheappointingGovernoranduntila futuresuccessorisappointed.Othermembersofthe commissionshallservefor4-yeartermsanduntiltheir successorsareappointed.Anindividualwhoisa lobbyistatthestateorlocalgovernmentlevelmaynot serveasamemberofthecommission,exceptthatthis Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 132 prohibitionshallnotapplytoanindividualwhoisa memberofthecommissiononJuly1,2002,untilthe expirationofhisorhercurrentterm.Amemberofthe commissionisprohibitedfromlobbyingstateorlocal governmentwhileheorsheisamemberofthe commission,exceptthatthisprohibitionshallnot applytoanindividualwhoisamemberofthecommis- siononJuly1,2002,untiltheexpirationofhisorher currentterm. (c)Asthetermsofmembersexpire,excludingthe chair,successorsshallbeappointedto4-yearterms andshallserveuntiltheirsuccessorsareappointed.Six monthspriortotheexpirationofacommissionmem- ber’sterm,therankingofficerofthepoliticalpartyinthe respectivehouseoriginallynominatingthecommission membershallsubmitalistofthreenomineestothe Governor.TheGovernormayappointoneofthelisted nomineestothecommission.Ifnonomineeisselected fromthelist,theGovernorshallsoinformthenominat- ingofficer,whoshallsubmitalistofthreedifferent nomineestotheGovernorwithin30days.Vacancieson thecommissionshallexpeditiouslybefilledforthe unexpiredtermsinthesamemanner. (d)Asthetermofthechairofthecommission expiresorbecomesvacant,asuccessorshallbe appointedinthemanneroftheoriginalappointment, andshallserveforamaximumof4years,suchtermto runconcurrentlywiththetermoftheappointing Governoranduntilafuturesuccessorisappointed. (e)Innoeventmayanymemberofthecommission servemorethantwofullterms.Membersofthe commissionshallbepaidtravelandperdiemas providedins.112.061whileinperformanceoftheir dutiesandintravelingto,from,anduponsame.Ofthe ninemembersofthecommission,nomorethanfive membersshallbefromthesamepoliticalpartyatany onetime. (2)Nomemberofthecommissionshallbea memberofanycounty,state,ornationalcommitteeof apoliticalparty;beanofficerinanypartisanpolitical clubororganization;orhold,orbeacandidatefor,any otherpublicoffice.Nopersonshallbeappointedasa memberofthecommissionwhohasheldanelective publicofficeorofficeinapoliticalpartywithintheyear immediatelyprecedinghisorherappointment. (3)Thecommissionshallconveneatthecallofits chairorattherequestofamajorityofthemembersof thecommission.Thepresenceoffivemembersis requiredtoconstituteaquorum,andtheaffirmative voteofthemajorityofthememberspresentisrequired foranyactionorrecommendationbythecommission. Thecommissionmaymeetinanycityofthestate. (4)Thecommissionshallappointanexecutive director,whoshallserveunderthedirection,super- vision,andcontrolofthecommission.Theexecutive director,withtheconsentofthecommission,shall employsuchstaffasarenecessarytoadequately performthefunctionsofthecommission,withinbudget- arylimitations.Allemployees,excepttheexecutive directorandattorneys,aresubjecttopartIIofchapter 110.Theexecutivedirectorshallserveatthepleasure ofthecommissionandbesubjecttopartIIIofchapter 110,exceptthatthecommissionshallhavecomplete authorityforsettingtheexecutivedirector’ssalary. Attorneysemployedbythecommissionshallbesubject topartVofchapter110. (5)Hearingsshallbeheldbeforethecommission, exceptthatthechairmaydirectthatanyhearingbeheld beforeonememberofthecommissionorapanelofless thanthefullcommission.Thecommissionshalladopt rulestoprovideforthefilingofareportwhenhearings areheldbyasinglecommissionerorapanel,which rulesshallprescribethetimeforfilingthereportandthe contentsofthereport. (6)ThereisestablishedintheStateTreasuryan ElectionsCommissionTrustFundtobeusedbythe FloridaElectionsCommissioninordertocarryoutits dutiespursuanttoss.106.24-106.28.Thetrustfund mayalsobeusedbytheSecretaryofState,pursuantto hisorherauthorityunders.97.012(14),toprovide rewardsforinformationleadingtocriminalconvictions relatedtovoterregistrationfraud,voterfraud,andvote scams. (7)Thecommissionshalldevelopabudgetrequest pursuanttochapter216annually.Thebudgetisnot subjecttochangebytheDepartmentofLegalAffairsor theAttorneyGeneral,butitshallbesubmittedbythe DepartmentofLegalAffairstotheGovernorfor transmittaltotheLegislature. (8)Thecommissionisauthorizedtocontractor consultwithappropriateagenciesofstategovernment forsuchprofessionalassistanceasmaybeneededin thedischargeofitsduties. History.—s.24,ch.73-128;s.10,ch.74-200;s.59,ch.77-175;s.63,ch. 79-400;s.1,ch.82-46;s.2,ch.83-265;s.19,ch.89-256;s.36,ch.89-338;s.38, ch.90-315;ss.4,14,15,ch.90-338;s.5,ch.91-429;s.1,ch.93-262;s.652,ch. 95-147;s.48,ch.97-13;s.3,ch.2002-281;s.69,ch.2005-277;s.32,ch.2008-95; s.5,ch.2010-16. 106.25ReportsofallegedviolationstoFlorida ElectionsCommission;dispositionoffindings.— (1)Jurisdictiontoinvestigateanddetermineviola- tionsofthischapterandchapter104isvestedinthe FloridaElectionsCommission;however,nothinginthis sectionlimitsthejurisdictionofanyotherofficersor agenciesofgovernmentempoweredbylawtoinvesti- gate,actupon,ordisposeofallegedviolationsofthis code. (2)Thecommissionshallinvestigateallviolationsof thischapterandchapter104,butonlyafterhaving receivedeitherasworncomplaintorinformation reportedtoitunderthissubsectionbytheDivisionof Elections.Suchsworncomplaintmustbebasedupon personalinformationorinformationotherthanhearsay. Anyperson,otherthanthedivision,havinginformation ofanyviolationofthischapterorchapter104shallfilea sworncomplaintwiththecommission.Thecommission shallinvestigateonlythoseallegedviolationsspecifi- callycontainedwithinthesworncomplaint.Ifany complainantfailstoallegeallviolationsthatarisefrom thefactsorallegationsallegedinacomplaint,the commissionshallbebarredfrominvestigatingasub- sequentcomplaintfromsuchcomplainantthatisbased uponsuchfactsorallegationsthatwereraisedorcould havebeenraisedinthefirstcomplaint.Ifthecomplaint includesallegationsofviolationsrelatingtoexpense itemsreimbursedbyacandidate,committee,ororga- nizationtothecampaignaccountbeforeasworn F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 133 complaintisfiled,thecommissionshallbebarredfrom investigatingsuchallegations.Suchsworncomplaint shallstatewhetheracomplaintofthesameviolation hasbeenmadetoanystateattorney.Within5daysafter receiptofasworncomplaint,thecommissionshall transmitacopyofthecomplainttotheallegedviolator. Therespondentshallhave14daysafterreceiptofthe complainttofileaninitialresponse,andtheexecutive directormaynotdeterminethelegalsufficiencyofthe complaintduringthattimeperiod.Iftheexecutive directorfindsthatthecomplaintislegallysufficient, therespondentshallbenotifiedofsuchfindingbyletter, whichsetsforththestatutoryprovisionsallegedtohave beenviolatedandtheallegedfactualbasisthatsupports thefinding.Allsworncomplaintsallegingviolationsof theFloridaElectionCodeoverwhichthecommission hasjurisdictionshallbefiledwiththecommissionwithin 2yearsaftertheallegedviolations.Theperiodof limitationsistolledonthedayasworncomplaintis filedwiththecommission.Thecomplainantmaywith- drawthesworncomplaintatanytimepriortoaprobable causehearingifgoodcauseisshown.Withdrawalshall berequestedinwriting,signedbythecomplainant,and witnessedbyanotarypublic,statingthefactsand circumstancesconstitutinggoodcause.Theexecutive directorshallprepareawrittenrecommendationregard- ingdispositionoftherequestwhichshallbegiventothe commissiontogetherwiththerequest.“Goodcause” shallbedeterminedbaseduponthelegalsufficiencyor insufficiencyofthecomplainttoallegeaviolationand thereasonsgivenbythecomplainantforwishingto withdrawthecomplaint.Ifwithdrawalispermitted,the commissionmustclosetheinvestigationandthecase. Nofurtheractionmaybetaken.Thecomplaintwill becomeapublicrecordatthetimeofwithdrawal. (3)Forthepurposesofcommissionjurisdiction,a violationshallmeanthewillfulperformanceofanact prohibitedbythischapterorchapter104orthewillful failuretoperformanactrequiredbythischapteror chapter104.Thecommissionmaynotbyruledeter- minewhatconstituteswillfulnessorfurtherdefinethe term“willful”forpurposesofthischapterorchapter104. Willfulnessisadeterminationoffact;however,atthe requestoftherespondentatanytimeafterprobable causeisfound,willfulnessmaybeconsideredand determinedinaninformalhearingbeforethecommis- sion. (4)Thecommissionshallundertakeapreliminary investigationtodetermineifthefactsallegedinasworn complaintoramatterinitiatedbythedivisionconstitute probablecausetobelievethataviolationhasoccurred. (a)Whentheinvestigator’sreportiscompleted,the executivedirectorshallnotifytherespondentthatthe reportiscompletedandshallsendtotherespondenta copyoftheinvestigator’sreport.Theinvestigatoryfile andmaincomplaintfileshallbeopenforinspectionby therespondentandtherespondent’scounselatthat time,andcopiesmaybeobtainedatnomorethancost. (b)Therespondentshallbegivennotlessthan14 daysfromthedateofmailingoftheinvestigator’sreport tofilewiththecommissionawrittenresponsetothe investigator’sreport.Thistimeperiodmaybeshortened withtheconsentoftherespondent,orwithoutthe consentoftherespondentwhenthepassageoftime couldreasonablybeexpectedtorendermootthe ultimatedispositionofthematterbythecommission solongasreasonablenoticeunderthecircumstancesis given. (c)Counselforthecommissionshallreviewthe investigator’sreportandshallmakeawrittenrecom- mendationtothecommissionforthedispositionofthe complaint.Ifthecounselforthecommissionrecom- mendsthatthecommissionfindprobablecause,the recommendationshallincludeastatementofwhat chargesshallbeatissue.Acopyoftherecommenda- tionshallbefurnishedtotherespondent.Therespon- dentshallbegivennotlessthan14daysfromthedate ofmailingoftherecommendationofcounselforthe commissiontofilewiththecommissionawritten responsetotherecommendation.Thistimeperiod maybeshortenedwiththeconsentoftherespondent, orwithouttheconsentoftherespondentwhenthe passageoftimecouldreasonablybeexpectedtorender moottheultimatedispositionofthematterbythe commission,solongastherecommendationisfurn- ishedtotherespondentwithinareasonableperiodof timeunderthecircumstances. (d)Therespondentandeachcomplainant,their counsel,andthecounselforthecommissionshallbe permittedtoattendthehearingatwhichtheprobable causedeterminationismade.Noticeofthehearingshall besenttotherespondent,eachcomplainant,and counselforthecommissionatleast14daysbefore thehearing.Thistimeperiodmaybeshortenedwiththe consentoftherespondent,orwithouttheconsentofthe respondentwhenthepassageoftimecouldreasonably beexpectedtorendermoottheultimatedispositionof thematterbythecommission,solongasthenoticeis furnishedwithinareasonableperiodoftimeunderthe circumstances. (e)Theprobablecausedeterminationisthecon- clusionofthepreliminaryinvestigation.Therespondent andthecounselforthecommissionshallbepermittedto makebrieforalstatementsinthenatureoforal argumenttothecommission,basedontheinvestiga- tor’sreport,beforetheprobablecausedetermination. Thecommission’sdeterminationshallbebasedupon theinvestigator’sreport,therecommendationofcoun- selforthecommission,thecomplaint,andstaff recommendations,aswellasanywrittenstatements submittedbytherespondentandanyoralstatements madeatthehearing.Notestimonyorotherevidencewill beacceptedatthehearing. (f)Atitsmeetingtodetermineprobablecause,the commissionmaycontinueitsdeterminationtoallow furtherinvestigation;mayordertheissuanceofapublic reportofitsinvestigationifitfindsnoprobablecauseto believethattherehasbeenaviolationofthischapteror chapter104,concludingthematterbeforeit;mayorder afinal,publichearingofthecomplaintifitfindsprobable causetobelievethattherehasbeenaviolationofthis chapterorchapter104;ormaytakesuchotheractionas itdeemsnecessarytoresolvethecomplaint,consistent withdueprocessoflaw.Inmakingitsdetermination,the commissionmayconsider: Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 134 1.Thesufficiencyoftheevidenceagainstthe respondent,ascontainedintheinvestigator’sreport; 2.Theadmissionsandotherstipulationsofthe respondent,ifany; 3.Thenatureandcircumstancesoftherespon- dent’sactions; 4.Theexpenseoffurtherproceedings;and 5.Suchotherfactorsasitdeemsmaterialtoits decision. Ifthecommissionfindsprobablecause,thecommission shalldeterminewhatchargesshallbeatissue. (g)Ifnoprobablecauseisfound,thecommission shalldismissthecaseandthecaseshallbecomea matterofpublicrecord,exceptasotherwiseprovidedin thissection,togetherwithawrittenstatementofthe findingsofthepreliminaryinvestigationandasummary ofthefactswhichthecommissionshallsendtothe complainantandtheallegedviolator.Afindingofno probablecausebythecommissionisafulladjudication ofallsuchmatters.Thecommissionmaynotchargea respondentinasubsequentcomplaintallegingviola- tionsbaseduponthesameactions,nonactions,or circumstanceswhereinthecommissionfoundnoprob- ablecause. (h)Ifprobablecauseisfound,thecommissionshall sonotifythecomplainantandtheallegedviolatorin writing.Alldocumentsmadeorreceivedinthedisposi- tionofthecomplaintshallbecomepublicrecordsupona findingbythecommission. (i)1.Uponacommissionfindingofprobablecause, thecounselforthecommissionshallattempttoreacha consentagreementwiththerespondent.Atanytime, thecommissionmayenterintoaconsentorderwitha respondentwithoutrequiringtherespondenttoadmitto aviolationoflawwithinthejurisdictionofthecommis- sion. 2.Aconsentagreementisnotbindinguponeither partyunlessanduntilitissignedbytherespondentand bycounselforthecommissionuponapprovalbythe commission. 3.Nothinghereinshallbeconstruedtopreventthe commissionfromenteringintoaconsentagreement witharespondentpriortoacommissionfindingof probablecauseifarespondentindicatesinwritinga desiretoenterintonegotiationsdirectedtowardsreach- ingsuchaconsentagreement.Anyconsentagreement reachedunderthissubparagraphissubjecttothe provisionsofsubparagraph2.andshallhavethe sameforceandeffectasaconsentagreementreached afterthecommissionfindingofprobablecause. (j)Ifaconsentagreementisreachedbetweenthe commissionandtherespondent,counselforthe commissionshallsendacopyofthesignedagreement tobothcomplainantandrespondent. Inacasewhereprobablecauseisfound,thecommis- sionshallmakeapreliminarydeterminationtoconsider thematterortoreferthemattertothestateattorneyfor thejudicialcircuitinwhichtheallegedviolationoc- curred.Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionsofthis section,thecommissionmay,atitsdiscretion,dismiss anycomplaintatanystageofdispositionifitdetermines thatthepublicinterestwouldnotbeservedby proceedingfurther,inwhichcasethecommission shallissueapublicreportstatingwithparticularityits reasonsforthedismissal. (5)ApersonallegedbytheElectionsCommission tohavecommittedaviolationofthischapterorchapter 104mayelect,asamatterofright,within30daysafter thedateofthefilingofthecommission’sallegations,to haveaformaladministrativehearingconductedbyan administrativelawjudgeintheDivisionofAdministrative Hearings.Theadministrativelawjudgeinsuchpro- ceedingsshallenterafinalorder,whichmayincludethe impositionofcivilpenalties,subjecttoappealas providedins.120.68.Ifthepersondoesnotelectto haveahearingbyanadministrativelawjudgeanddoes notelecttoresolvethecomplaintbyaconsentorder, thepersonisentitledtoaformalorinformalhearing conductedbeforethecommission. (6)Itisthedutyofastateattorneyreceivinga complaintreferredbythecommissiontoinvestigatethe complaintpromptlyandthoroughly;toundertakesuch criminalorcivilactionsasarejustifiedbylaw;andto reporttothecommissiontheresultsofsuchinvestiga- tion,theactiontaken,andthedispositionthereof.The failureorrefusalofastateattorneytoprosecuteorto initiateactionuponacomplaintorareferralbythe commissionshallnotbarfurtheractionbythecommis- sionunderthischapter. (7)Everysworncomplaintfiledpursuanttothis chapterwiththecommission,everyinvestigationand investigativereportorotherpaperofthecommission withrespecttoaviolationofthischapterorchapter104, andeveryproceedingofthecommissionwithrespectto aviolationofthischapterorchapter104isconfidential, isexemptfromtheprovisionsofss.119.07(1)and 286.011,andisexemptfrompublicationintheFlorida AdministrativeRegisterofanynoticeoragendawith respecttoanyproceedingrelatingtosuchviolation, exceptunderthefollowingcircumstances: (a)Asprovidedinsubsection(6); (b)Uponadeterminationofprobablecauseorno probablecausebythecommission;or (c)Forproceedingsconductedwithrespectto appealsoffinesleviedbyfilingofficersforthelatefiling ofreportsrequiredbythischapter. However,acomplainantisnotboundbytheconfidenti- alityprovisionsofthissection.Inaddition,confidentiality maybewaivedinwritingbythepersonagainstwhom thecomplainthasbeenfiledortheinvestigationhas beeninitiated.Ifafindingofprobablecauseinacaseis enteredwithin30dayspriortothedateoftheelection withrespecttowhichtheallegedviolationoccurred, suchfindingandtheproceedingsandrecordsrelatingto suchcaseshallnotbecomepublicuntilnoonoftheday followingsuchelection.Whentwoormorepersonsare beinginvestigatedbythecommissionwithrespecttoan allegedviolationofthischapterorchapter104,the commissionmaynotpubliclyenterafindingofprobable causeornoprobablecauseinthecaseuntilafindingof probablecauseornoprobablecausefortheentirecase hasbeendetermined.However,oncetheconfidentiality ofanycasehasbeenbreached,thepersonorpersons F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 135 underinvestigationhavetherighttowaivethecon- fidentialityofthecase,therebyopeninguptheproceed- ingsandrecordstothepublic.Anypersonwho disclosesanyinformationormattermadeconfidential bytheprovisionsofthissubsectioncommitsamis- demeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedin s.775.082ors.775.083. (8)Anypersonwhofilesacomplaintpursuantto thissectionwhileknowingthattheallegationscontained insuchcomplaintarefalseorwithoutmeritcommitsa misdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableaspro- videdins.775.082ors.775.083. (9)Thecommissionshallmaintainadatabaseofall finalordersandagencyactions.Suchdatabaseshallbe availabletothepublicandshallbemaintainedinsucha mannerastobesearchable,ataminimum,byissue, statutes,individuals,orentitiesreferenced. History.—s.25,ch.73-128;s.11,ch.74-200;s.60,ch.77-175;s.3,ch.78-403; s.1,ch.82-46;s.2,ch.83-265;s.39,ch.84-302;s.20,ch.89-256;ss.5,14,15,ch. 90-338;s.21,ch.90-360;s.18,ch.91-107;s.5,ch.91-429;s.26,ch.96-406;s.49, ch.97-13;s.34,ch.98-129;s.21,ch.2004-252;s.48,ch.2007-30;s.16,ch. 2010-167;s.70,ch.2011-40;s.1,ch.2013-14. 106.26Powersofcommission;rightsandre- sponsibilitiesofparties;findingsbycommission. (1)Thecommissionshall,pursuanttorulesadopted andpublishedinaccordancewithchapter120,consider allsworncomplaintsfiledwithitandallmattersreported toitbytheDivisionofElections.Inordertocarryoutthe responsibilitiesprescribedbythischapter,thecommis- sionisempoweredtosubpoenaandbringbeforeit,or itsdulyauthorizedrepresentatives,anypersoninthe state,oranypersondoingbusinessinthestate,orany personwhohasfiledorisrequiredtohavefiledany application,document,papers,orotherinformationwith anofficeoragencyofthisstateorapoliticalsubdivision thereofandtorequiretheproductionofanypapers, books,orotherrecordsrelevanttoanyinvestigation, includingtherecordsandaccountsofanybankortrust companydoingbusinessinthisstate.Dulyauthorized representativesofthecommissionareempoweredto administeralloathsandaffirmationsinthemanner prescribedbylawtowitnesseswhoshallappearbefore themconcerninganyrelevantmatter.Shouldany witnessfailtorespondtothelawfulsubpoenaofthe commissionor,havingresponded,failtoanswerall lawfulinquiriesortoturnoverevidencethathasbeen subpoenaed,thecommissionmayfileacomplaintinthe circuitcourtwherethewitnessresidessettingupsuch failureonthepartofthewitness.Onthefilingofsuch complaint,thecourtshalltakejurisdictionofthewitness andthesubjectmatterofsaidcomplaintandshalldirect thewitnesstorespondtoalllawfulquestionsandto producealldocumentaryevidenceinthewitness’s possessionwhichislawfullydemanded.Thefailureof anywitnesstocomplywithsuchorderofthecourtshall constituteadirectandcriminalcontemptofcourt,and thecourtshallpunishsaidwitnessaccordingly.How- ever,therefusalbyawitnesstoanswerinquiriesorturn overevidenceonthebasisthatsuchtestimonyor materialwilltendtoincriminatesuchwitnessshallnot bedeemedrefusaltocomplywiththeprovisionsofthis chapter.Thesheriffsintheseveralcountiesshallmake suchserviceandexecuteallprocessororderswhen requiredbythecommission.Sheriffsshallbepaidfor theseservicesbythecommissionasprovidedforins. 30.231.Anypersonwhoisservedwithasubpoenato attendahearingofthecommissionalsoshallbeserved withageneralstatementinforminghimorherofthe subjectmatterofthecommission’sinvestigationor inquiryandanoticethatheorshemaybeaccompanied atthehearingbycounselofhisorherownchoosing. (2)Allwitnessessummonedbeforethecommis- sion,otherthanontherequestofthesubjectofa hearing,shallreceivereimbursementfortravelex- pensesandperdiemattheratesprovidedins. 112.061.However,thefactthatsuchreimbursement isnottenderedatthetimethesubpoenaisservedshall notexcusethewitnessfromappearingasdirected therein. (3)Uponrequestofanypersonhavingbusiness beforethecommission,andwiththeapprovalofa majorityofthecommission,thechairor,inthechair’s absence,thevicechairshallinstructallwitnessesto leavethehearingroomandretiretoadesignatedplace. Thewitnesswillbeinstructedbythechairor,inthe chair’sabsence,thevicechairnottodiscusshisorher testimonyorthetestimonyofanyotherpersonwith anyoneuntilthehearinghasbeenadjournedandthe witnessdischargedbythechair.Thewitnessshallbe furtherinstructedthatshouldanypersondiscussor attempttodiscussthematterunderinvestigationwith himorherafterreceivingsuchinstructionsthewitness shallbringsuchmattertotheattentionofthecommis- sion.Nomemberofthecommissionorrepresentative thereofmaydiscussanymatterormatterspertinentto thesubjectmatterunderinvestigationwithwitnessesto becalledbeforethecommissionfromthetimethat theseinstructionsaregivenuntilthehearinghasbeen adjournedandthewitnessdischargedbythechair. (4)Thecommission,wheninterrogatingwitnesses asprovidedherein,shallcausearecordtobemadeof allproceedingsinwhichtestimonyorotherevidenceis demandedoradduced.Thisrecordshallincluderulings ofthechair,questionsofthecommissionandits counsel,testimonyorresponsesofwitnesses,sworn writtenstatementssubmittedtothecommission,andall otherpertinentmatters.Awitnessatahearing,uponhis orheradvancerequestandathisorherownexpense, shallbefurnishedacertifiedtranscriptofalltestimony takenatthehearing. (5)Beforeorduringahearing,anypersonnoticedto appearbeforethecommission,ortheperson’scounsel, mayfilewiththecommission,forincorporationintothe recordofthehearing,swornwrittenstatementsrelevant tothepurpose,subjectmatter,andscopeofthe commission’sinvestigationorinquiry.Anysuchperson shall,however,priortofilingsuchstatement,consentto answerquestionsfromthecommissionregardingthe contentsofthestatement. (6)Anypersonwhosenameismentionedorwhois otherwiseidentifiedduringahearingbeingconducted bythecommissionandwho,intheopinionofthe commission,maybeadverselyaffectedtherebymay, uponhisorherrequestorupontherequestofany memberofthecommission,appearpersonallybefore thecommissionandtestifyonhisorherownbehalfor, withthecommission’sconsent,fileaswornwritten Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 136 statementoffactsorotherdocumentaryevidencefor incorporationintotherecordofthehearing.Anysuch personshall,however,priortofilingsuchstatement, consenttoanswerquestionsfromthecommission regardingthecontentsofthestatement. (7)Upontheconsentofamajorityofitsmembers, thecommissionmaypermitanyotherpersontoappear andtestifyatahearingorsubmitaswornwritten statementoffactsorotherdocumentaryevidencefor incorporationintotherecordthereof.Norequestto appear,appearance,orsubmissionshalllimitinany waythecommission’spowerofsubpoena.Anysuch personshall,however,priortofilingsuchstatement, consenttoanswerquestionsfromthecommission regardingthecontentsofthestatement. (8)Anypersonwhoappearsbeforethecommission pursuanttothissectionshallhavealltherights, privileges,andresponsibilitiesofawitnessappearing beforeacourtofcompetentjurisdiction. (9)Ifthecommissionfailsinanymaterialrespectto complywiththerequirementsofthissection,anyperson subjecttosubpoenaorsubpoenaducestecumwhois injuredbysuchfailureshallberelievedofanyrequire- menttoattendthehearingforwhichthesubpoenawas issuedor,ifpresent,totestifyorproduceevidence therein;andsuchfailureshallbeacompletedefensein anyproceedingagainstsuchpersonforcontemptor otherpunishment. (10)Whoeverwillfullyaffirmsorswearsfalselyin regardtoanymaterialmatterorthingbeforethe commissionshallbeguiltyofafelonyofthethird degreeandpunishedasprovidedbys.775.082,s. 775.083,ors.775.084. (11)Attheconclusionofitshearingsconcerningan allegedviolation,thecommissionshallimmediately begindeliberationsontheevidencepresentedatsuch hearingsandshallproceedtodeterminebyaffirmative voteofamajorityofthememberspresentwhethera violationofthischapterorchapter104hasoccurred. Suchdeterminationshallpromptlybemadepublic.The ordershallcontainafindingofviolationornoviolation, togetherwithbrieffindingsofpertinentfacts,andthe assessmentofsuchcivilpenaltiesasarepermittedby thischapterornosuchassessmentandshallbearthe signatureorfacsimilesignatureofthechairorvicechair. (12)Thecommissionbyrulemaydetermineviola- tionswhichconstituteminoroffensesthatcanbe resolvedwithoutfurtherinvestigationbymeansofa pleaofnolocontendereandpaymentofafine. (13)Thecommissionmaynotissueadvisoryopi- nionsandmust,inallitsdeliberationsanddecisions, adheretostatutorylawandadvisoryopinionsofthe division. History.—s.26,ch.73-128;s.12,ch.74-200;s.60,ch.77-175;s.4,ch.78-403; s.64,ch.79-400;s.1,ch.82-46;s.2,ch.83-265;s.21,ch.89-256;ss.6,14,15,ch. 90-338;s.74,ch.91-45;s.5,ch.91-429;s.2,ch.94-170;s.1396,ch.95-147;s.50, ch.97-13;s.35,ch.98-129;s.71,ch.2011-40. 106.265Civilpenalties.— (1)Thecommissionor,incasesreferredtothe DivisionofAdministrativeHearingspursuanttos. 106.25(5),theadministrativelawjudgeisauthorized uponthefindingofaviolationofthischapterorchapter 104toimposecivilpenaltiesintheformoffinesnotto exceed$1,000percount,or,ifapplicable,toimposea civilpenaltyasprovidedins.104.271ors.106.19. (2)Indeterminingtheamountofsuchcivilpenalties, thecommissionoradministrativelawjudgeshallcon- sider,amongothermitigatingandaggravatingcircum- stances: (a)Thegravityoftheactoromission; (b)Anyprevioushistoryofsimilaractsoromissions; (c)Theappropriatenessofsuchpenaltytothe financialresourcesoftheperson,politicalcommittee, affiliatedpartycommittee,electioneeringcommunica- tionsorganization,orpoliticalparty;and (d)Whethertheperson,politicalcommittee,af- filiatedpartycommittee,electioneeringcommunications organization,orpoliticalpartyhasshowngoodfaithin attemptingtocomplywiththeprovisionsofthischapter orchapter104. (3)Ifanyperson,politicalcommittee,affiliatedparty committee,electioneeringcommunicationsorganiza- tion,orpoliticalpartyfailsorrefusestopaytothe commissionanycivilpenaltiesassessedpursuanttothe provisionsofthissection,thecommissionshallbe responsibleforcollectingthecivilpenaltiesresulting fromsuchaction. (4)Anycivilpenaltycollectedpursuanttothe provisionsofthissectionshallbedepositedintothe GeneralRevenueFund. (5)Anyfineassessedpursuanttothischaptershall bedepositedintotheGeneralRevenueFund. (6)Inanycaseinwhichthecommissiondetermines thatapersonhasfiledacomplaintagainstanother personwithamaliciousintenttoinjurethereputationof thepersoncomplainedagainstbyfilingthecomplaint withknowledgethatthecomplaintcontainsoneormore falseallegationsorwithrecklessdisregardforwhether thecomplaintcontainsfalseallegationsoffactmaterial toaviolationofthischapterorchapter104,the complainantshallbeliableforcostsandreasonable attorney’sfeesincurredinthedefenseoftheperson complainedagainst,includingthecostsandreasonable attorney’sfeesincurredinprovingentitlementtoandthe amountofcostsandfees.Ifthecomplainantfailstopay suchcostsandfeesvoluntarilywithin30daysfollowing suchfindingbythecommission,thecommissionshall forwardsuchinformationtotheDepartmentofLegal Affairs,whichshallbringacivilactioninacourtof competentjurisdictiontorecovertheamountofsuch costsandfeesawardedbythecommission. History.—s.61,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.82-46;s.2,ch.83-265;s.4,ch.86-276;ss. 7,14,15,ch.90-338;s.5,ch.91-429;s.51,ch.97-13;s.36,ch.98-129;s.3,ch. 2000-355;s.22,ch.2004-252;ss.24,30,ch.2011-6;s.72,ch.2011-40;HJR7105, 2011RegularSession;s.24,ch.2013-37. 106.27Determinationsbycommission;legal disposition.— (1)Criminalproceedingsforviolationsofthischap- terorchapter104maybebroughtintheappropriate courtofcompetentjurisdiction.Anysuchactionbrought underthischapterorchapter104shallbeadvancedon thedocketofthecourtinwhichfiledandputaheadofall otheractions. (2)Civilactionsmaybebroughtbythecommission forrelief,includingpermanentortemporaryinjunctions, restrainingorders,oranyotherappropriateorderforthe F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 137 impositionofcivilpenaltiesprovidedbythischapter. Suchcivilactionsshallbebroughtbythecommissionin theappropriatecourtofcompetentjurisdiction,andthe venueshallbeinthecountyinwhichthealleged violationoccurredorinwhichtheallegedviolatoror violatorsarefound,reside,ortransactbusiness.Upona propershowingthatsuchperson,politicalcommittee, affiliatedpartycommittee,orpoliticalpartyhasen- gaged,orisabouttoengage,inprohibitedactsor practices,apermanentortemporaryinjunction,re- strainingorder,orotherordershallbegrantedwithout bondbysuchcourt,andthecivilfinesprovidedbythis chaptermaybeimposed. (3)Civilactionsmaybebroughttoenjointempora- rilytheissuanceofcertificatesofelectiontosuccessful candidateswhoareallegedtohaveviolatedthe provisionsofthischapterorchapter104.Suchinjunc- tionsshallissueuponashowingofprobablecausethat suchviolationhasoccurred.Suchactionsshallbe broughtinthecircuitcourtforthecircuitinwhichis locatedtheofficerbeforewhomthecandidatequalified foroffice. History.—s.27,ch.73-128;s.13,ch.74-200;s.62,ch.77-175;s.1,ch.82-46; s.2,ch.83-265;ss.8,14,15,ch.90-338;s.5,ch.91-429;s.37,ch.98-129;ss.25, 30,ch.2011-6;HJR7105,2011RegularSession;s.25,ch.2013-37. 106.28Limitationofactions.—Actionsforviola- tionofthischaptermustbecommencedbefore2years haveelapsedfromthedateoftheviolation. History.—s.28,ch.73-128;s.1,ch.82-46;s.2,ch.83-265;s.22,ch.89-256;s. 14,ch.90-338. 106.29Reportsbypoliticalpartiesandaffiliated partycommittees;restrictionsoncontributionsand expenditures;penalties.— (1)Thestateexecutivecommitteeandeachcounty executivecommitteeofeachpoliticalpartyandany affiliatedpartycommitteeregulatedbychapter103shall fileregularreportsofallcontributionsreceivedandall expendituresmadebysuchcommittee.However,the reportsshallnotincludecontributionsandexpenditures thatarereportedtotheFederalElectionCommission.In addition,whenaspecialelectioniscalledtofilla vacancyinoffice,eachstateexecutivecommittee,each affiliatedpartycommittee,andeachcountyexecutive committeemakingcontributionsorexpendituresto influencetheresultsofthespecialelectionorthe precedingspecialprimaryelectionmustfilecampaign treasurers’reportsonthedatessetbytheDepartment ofStatepursuanttos.100.111.Suchreportsshall containthesameinformationasdoreportsrequiredof candidatesbys.106.07andshallbefiledonthe10th dayfollowingtheendofeachcalendarquarter,except that,duringtheperiodfromthelastdayforcandidate qualifyinguntilthegeneralelection,suchreportsshall befiledontheFridayimmediatelyprecedingeach specialprimaryelection,specialelection,primaryelec- tion,andgeneralelection.Inadditiontothereportsfiled underthissection,thestateexecutivecommittee,each countyexecutivecommittee,andeachaffiliatedparty committeeshallfileacopyofeachpriorwritten acceptanceofanin-kindcontributiongivenbythe committeeduringtheprecedingcalendarquarteras requiredunders.106.08(6).Eachstateexecutive committeeandaffiliatedpartycommitteeshallfileits reportswiththeDivisionofElections.Eachcounty executivecommitteeshallfileitsreportswiththe supervisorofelectionsinthecountyinwhichsuch committeeexists.Anystateorcountyexecutivecom- mitteeoraffiliatedpartycommitteefailingtofileareport onthedesignatedduedateshallbesubjecttoafineas providedinsubsection(3).Noseparatefineshallbe assessedforfailuretofileacopyofanyreportrequired bythissection. (2)Thechairandtreasurerofeachstateorcounty executivecommitteeshallcertifyastothecorrectness ofeachreportfiledbythemonbehalfofsuch committee.Theleaderandtreasurerofeachaffiliated partycommitteeunders.103.092shallcertifyastothe correctnessofeachreportfiledbythemonbehalfof suchcommittee.Anycommitteechair,leader,or treasurerwhocertifiesthecorrectnessofanyreport whileknowingthatsuchreportisincorrect,false,or incompletecommitsafelonyofthethirddegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,or s.775.084. (3)(a)Anystateorcountyexecutivecommitteeor affiliatedpartycommitteefailingtofileareportonthe designatedduedateshallbesubjecttoafineas providedinparagraph(b)foreachlateday.Thefine shallbeassessedbythefilingofficer,andthemoneys collectedshallbedepositedintheGeneralRevenue Fund. (b)Upondeterminingthatareportislate,thefiling officershallimmediatelynotifythechairoftheexecutive committeeortheleaderoftheaffiliatedpartycommittee asdefinedins.103.092astothefailuretofileareport bythedesignatedduedateandthatafineisbeing assessedforeachlateday.Thefineshallbe$1,000for astateexecutivecommittee,$1,000foranaffiliated partycommittee,and$50foracountyexecutive committee,perdayforeachlateday,nottoexceed 25percentofthetotalreceiptsorexpenditures,which- everisgreater,fortheperiodcoveredbythelatereport. However,ifanexecutivecommitteeoranaffiliatedparty committeefailstofileareportontheFridayimmediately precedingthespecialelectionorgeneralelection,the fineshallbe$10,000perdayforeachdayastate executivecommitteeislate,$10,000perdayforeach dayanaffiliatedpartycommitteeislate,and$500per dayforeachdayacountyexecutivecommitteeislate. Uponreceiptofthereport,thefilingofficershall determinetheamountofthefinewhichisdueand shallnotifythechairorleaderasdefinedins.103.092. Noticeisdeemedcompleteuponproofofdeliveryof writtennoticetothemailingorstreetaddressonrecord withthefilingofficer.Thefilingofficershalldetermine theamountofthefineduebasedupontheearliestofthe following: 1.Whenthereportisactuallyreceivedbysuch officer. 2.Whenthereportispostmarked. 3.Whenthecertificateofmailingisdated. 4.Whenthereceiptfromanestablishedcourier companyisdated. 5.Whentheelectronicreceiptissuedpursuanttos. 106.0705isdated. Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 138 Suchfineshallbepaidtothefilingofficerwithin20days afterreceiptofthenoticeofpaymentdue,unlessappeal ismadetotheFloridaElectionsCommissionpursuant toparagraph(c).Anofficerormemberofanexecutive committeeshallnotbepersonallyliableforsuchfine. (c)Thechairofanexecutivecommitteeorthe leaderofanaffiliatedpartycommitteeasdefinedins. 103.092mayappealordisputethefine,basedupon unusualcircumstancessurroundingthefailuretofileon thedesignatedduedate,andmayrequestandshallbe entitledtoahearingbeforetheFloridaElections Commission,whichshallhavetheauthoritytowaive thefineinwholeorinpart.Anysuchrequestshallbe madewithin20daysafterreceiptofthenoticeof paymentdue.Insuchcase,thechairoftheexecutive committeeortheleaderoftheaffiliatedpartycommittee asdefinedins.103.092shall,withinthe20-dayperiod, notifythefilingofficerinwritingofhisorherintentionto bringthematterbeforethecommission. (d)Theappropriatefilingofficershallnotifythe FloridaElectionsCommissionoftherepeatedlatefiling byanexecutivecommitteeoraffiliatedpartycommittee, thefailureofanexecutivecommitteeoraffiliatedparty committeetofileareportafternotice,orthefailureto paythefineimposed. (4)Anycontributionreceivedbyastateorcounty executivecommitteeoraffiliatedpartycommitteeless than5daysbeforeanelectionshallnotbeusedor expendedinbehalfofanycandidate,issue,affiliated partycommittee,orpoliticalpartyparticipatinginsuch election. (5)Nostateorcountyexecutivecommitteeor affiliatedpartycommittee,inthefurtheranceofany candidateorpoliticalparty,directlyorindirectly,shall give,pay,orexpendanymoney,giveorpayanythingof value,authorizeanyexpenditure,orbecomepecuniarily liableforanyexpenditureprohibitedbythischapter. However,thecontributionoffundsbyoneexecutive committeetoanotherortoestablishedpartyorganiza- tionsforlegitimatepartyorcampaignpurposesisnot prohibited,butallsuchcontributionsshallberecorded andaccountedforinthereportsofthecontributorand recipient. (6)(a)Thenational,state,andcountyexecutive committeesofapoliticalpartyandaffiliatedparty committeesmaynotcontributetoanycandidateany amountinexcessofthelimitscontainedins.106.08(2), andallcontributionsrequiredtobereportedunders. 106.08(2)bythenationalexecutivecommitteeofa politicalpartyshallbereportedbythestateexecutive committeeofthatpoliticalparty. (b)Aviolationofthecontributionlimitscontainedin s.106.08(2)isamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree, punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.A civilpenaltyequaltothreetimestheamountinexcessof thelimitscontainedins.106.08(2)shallbeassessed againstanyexecutivecommitteefoundinviolation thereof. History.—s.29,ch.73-128;s.14,ch.74-200;s.62,ch.77-175;s.65,ch. 79-400;ss.14,33,ch.81-304;s.1,ch.82-46;s.13,ch.82-143;s.2,ch.83-265;s. 40,ch.84-302;s.23,ch.89-256;s.39,ch.90-315;ss.10,14,ch.90-338;ss.8,12, ch.91-107;s.3,ch.95-140;s.653,ch.95-147;s.8,ch.97-13;ss.23,24,ch. 2004-252;s.26,ch.2005-286;s.2,ch.2005-360;ss.26,30,ch.2011-6;s.73,ch. 2011-40;HJR7105,2011RegularSession. 106.295Leadershipfund.— (1)Forpurposesofthissection: (a)“Leadershipfund”meansaccountscomprisedof anymoneyscontributedtoapoliticalparty,directlyor indirectly,whicharedesignatedtobeusedatthepartial ortotaldiscretionofaleader. (b)“Leader”meansthePresidentoftheSenate,the SpeakeroftheHouseofRepresentatives,themajority leaderandtheminorityleaderofeachhouse,andany persondesignatedbyapoliticalcaucusofmembersof eitherhousetosucceedtoanysuchposition. (2)Leadershipfundsareprohibitedinthisstate.No leadershallacceptanyleadershipfunds. (3)Thissectionappliestoleadershipfundsin existenceonorafterJanuary1,1990. History.—s.24,ch.89-256. 106.30Shorttitle.—Sections106.30-106.36may becitedasthe“FloridaElectionCampaignFinancing Act.” History.—s.1,ch.86-276. 106.31Legislativeintent.—TheLegislaturefinds thatthecostsofrunninganeffectivecampaignfor statewideofficehavereachedalevelwhichtendsto discouragepersonsfrombecomingcandidatesandto limitthepersonswhorunforsuchofficetothosewho areindependentlywealthy,whoaresupportedby politicalcommitteesrepresentingspecialinterests whichareabletogeneratesubstantialcampaign contributions,orwhomustappealtospecialinterest groupsforcampaigncontributions.TheLegislature furtherfindsthatcampaigncontributionsgeneratedby suchpoliticalcommitteesarehavingadisproportionate impactvis-a-viscontributionsfromunaffiliatedindivi- duals,whichleadstothemisperceptionofgovernment officialsundulyinfluencedbythosespecialintereststo thedetrimentofthepublicinterest.Furthermore,itisthe intentoftheLegislaturethatthepurposeofpublic campaignfinancingistomakecandidatesmorere- sponsivetothevotersoftheStateofFloridaandas insulatedaspossiblefromspecialinterestgroups.The Legislatureintendsss.106.30-106.36toalleviatethese factors,dispelthemisperception,andencouragequa- lifiedpersonstoseekstatewideelectiveofficewho wouldnot,orcouldnototherwisedosoandtoprotect theeffectivecompetitionbyacandidatewhousespublic funding. History.—s.1,ch.86-276;s.67,ch.2001-40. 106.32 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrust Fund.— (1)ThereisherebyestablishedintheStateTreas- uryan 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFundtobe utilizedbytheDepartmentofStateasprovidedinss. 106.30-106.36.Ifnecessary,eachyearinwhicha generalelectionistobeheldfortheelectionofthe GovernorandCabinet,additionalfundsshallbetrans- ferredtothe 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFund fromgeneralrevenueinanamountsufficienttofund qualifyingcandidatespursuanttotheprovisionsofss. 106.30-106.36. (2)Proceedsfromfilingfeespursuanttoss.99.092, 99.093,and105.031shallbedepositedintothe F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 139 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFundasdesig- natedinthosesections. (3)Proceedsfromassessmentspursuanttoss. 106.07and106.29shallbedepositedintothe 1Election CampaignFinancingTrustFundasdesignatedinthose sections. History.—s.1,ch.86-276;s.19,ch.91-107;s.26,ch.2013-37. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.33Electioncampaignfinancing;eligibility. EachcandidatefortheofficeofGovernorormemberof theCabinetwhodesirestoreceivecontributionsfrom the 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFund,upon qualifyingforoffice,shallfilearequestforsuch contributionswiththefilingofficeronformsprovided bytheDivisionofElections.Ifacandidaterequesting contributionsfromthefunddesirestohavesuchfunds distributedbyelectronicfundtransfers,therequestshall includeinformationnecessarytoimplementthatproce- dure.Forthepurposesofss.106.30-106.36,the respectivecandidatesrunningforGovernorandLieu- tenantGovernoronthesameticketshallbeconsidered asasinglecandidate.Tobeeligibletoreceive contributionsfromthefund,acandidatemaynotbe anunopposedcandidateasdefinedins.106.011and must: (1)Agreetoabidebytheexpenditurelimitspro- videdins.106.34. (2)(a)Raisecontributionsasfollows: 1.Onehundredfiftythousanddollarsforacandi- dateforGovernor. 2.Onehundredthousanddollarsforacandidate forCabinetoffice. (b)Contributionsfromindividualswhoatthetimeof contributingarenotstateresidentsmaynotbeusedto meetthethresholdamountsinparagraph(a).For purposesofthisparagraph,anypersonvalidlyregis- teredtovoteinthisstateshallbeconsideredastate resident. (3)Limitloansorcontributionsfromthecandidate’s personalfundsto$25,000andcontributionsfrom national,state,andcountyexecutivecommitteesofa politicalpartyto$250,000intheaggregate,whichloans orcontributionsdonotqualifyformeetingthethreshold amountsinsubsection(2). (4)Submittoapostelectionauditofthecampaign accountbythedivision. History.—s.1,ch.86-276;s.40,ch.90-315;s.20,ch.91-107;s.68,ch. 2001-40;s.47,ch.2005-278;s.27,ch.2013-37. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.34Expenditurelimits.— (1)AnycandidateforGovernorandLieutenant GovernororCabinetofficerwhorequestscontributions fromthe 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFundshall limithisorhertotalexpendituresasfollows: (a)GovernorandLieutenantGovernor:$2.00for eachFlorida-registeredvoter. (b)Cabinetofficer:$1.00foreachFlorida-regis- teredvoter. (2)Theexpenditurelimitforanycandidatewith primaryelectionoppositiononlyshallbe60percentof thelimitprovidedinsubsection(1). (3)Forpurposesofthissection,“Florida-registered voter”meansavoterwhoisregisteredtovoteinFlorida asofJune30ofeachodd-numberedyear.TheDivision ofElectionsshallcertifythetotalnumberofFlorida- registeredvotersnolaterthanJuly31ofeachodd- numberedyear.Suchtotalnumbershallbecalculated byaddingthenumberofregisteredvotersineach countyasofJune30intheyearofthecertificationdate. Forthe2006generalelection,theDivisionofElections shallcertifythetotalnumberofFlorida-registeredvoters byJuly31,2005. (4)Forthepurposesofthissection,theterm “expenditure”doesnotincludethepaymentofcom- pensationforlegalandaccountingservicesrenderedon behalfofacandidate. History.—s.1,ch.86-276;s.41,ch.90-315;s.21,ch.91-107;s.654,ch. 95-147;s.48,ch.2005-278. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.35Distributionoffunds.— (1)Thedivisionshallrevieweachrequestfor contributionsfromthe 1ElectionCampaignFinancing TrustFundandcertifywhetherthecandidateiseligible forsuchcontributions.Noticeofthecertificationdeci- sionshallbeprovidedtothecandidate.Anadverse decisionmaybeappealedtotheFloridaElections Commission.Thedivisionshalladoptrulesproviding aprocedureforsuchappeals. (2)(a)Eachcandidatewhohasbeencertifiedto receivecontributionsfromthe 1ElectionCampaign FinancingTrustFundshallbeentitledtodistribution offundsasfollows: 1.Forqualifyingmatchingcontributionsmakingup alloranyportionofthethresholdamountsspecifiedins. 106.33(2),distributionshallbeonatwo-to-onebasis. 2.Forallotherqualifyingmatchingcontributions, distributionshallbeonaone-to-onebasis. (b)Qualifyingmatchingcontributionsarethoseof $250orlessfromanindividual,madeafterSeptember1 ofthecalendaryearpriortotheelection.Anycontribu- tionreceivedfromanindividualwhoisnotastate residentatthetimethecontributionismadeshallnotbe consideredaqualifyingmatchingcontribution.For purposesofthisparagraph,anypersonvalidlyregis- teredtovoteinthisstateshallbeconsideredastate resident.Aggregatecontributionsfromanindividualin excessof$250willbematchedonlyupto$250.A contributionfromanindividual,ifmadebycheck,must bedrawnonthepersonalbankaccountoftheindividual makingthecontribution,asopposedtoanyformof businessaccount,regardlessofwhetherthebusiness accountisforacorporation,partnership,soleproprie- torship,trust,orotherformofbusinessarrangement. Forcontributionsmadebycheckfromapersonaljoint account,thematchshallonlybefortheindividualwho actuallysignsthecheck. (3)(a)Certificationanddistributionoffundsshallbe basedoncontributionstothecandidatereportedtothe divisionforsuchpurpose.Thedivisionshallrevieweach reportandverifytheamountoffundstobedistributed priortoauthorizingthereleaseoffunds.Thedivision mayprescribeseparatereportingformsforcandidates forGovernorandCabinetofficer. Ch.106CAMPAIGNFINANCINGF.S.2014 140 (b)Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofs.106.11,a candidatewhoiseligibleforadistributionoffunds baseduponqualifyingmatchingcontributionsreceived andcertifiedtothedivisiononthereportdueonthe4th daypriortotheelection,mayobligatefundsnotto exceedtheamountwhichthecampaigntreasurer’s reportshowsthecandidateiseligibletoreceivefromthe 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFundwithoutthe fundsactuallybeingondepositinthecampaign account. (4)Distributionoffundsshallbemadebeginningon the32nddaypriortotheprimaryandevery7days thereafter. (5)Thedivisionshalladoptrulesprovidingforthe weeklyreportsandcertificationanddistributionoffunds pursuanttheretorequiredbythissection.Suchrules shall,ataminimum,providespecificationsforelectro- nicallytransmittedcampaigntreasurer’sreportsout- liningcommunicationparametersandprotocol,data recordformats,andprovisionsforensuringsecurityof dataandtransmission. History.—s.1,ch.86-276;s.25,ch.89-256;s.42,ch.90-315;s.22,ch.91-107; s.69,ch.2001-40;s.49,ch.2007-30;s.74,ch.2011-40. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.353Candidatesvoluntarilyabidingbyelec- tioncampaignfinancinglimitsbutnotrequesting publicfunds;irrevocablestatementrequired;pen- alty.— (1)Notlaterthanqualifyingforoffice,eachcandi- datefortheofficeofGovernorormemberoftheCabinet whohasnotmadearequesttoreceivecontributions fromthe 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFund,but whowishestovoluntarilyabidebytheapplicable expenditurelimitsetforthins.106.34andthecontribu- tionlimitsonpersonalandpartyfundssetforthins. 106.33,shallfileanirrevocablestatementtothateffect withtheSecretaryofState. (2)Anycandidatewhofilessuchastatementand subsequentlyexceedssuchlimitsshallpaytothe 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFundanamount equaltotheamountoftheexcesscontributionsor expenditures.Suchpenaltyshallnotbeanallowable campaignexpenseandshallbepaidfrompersonal fundsofthecandidate.However,ifanonparticipating candidateexceedstheexpenditurelimitasdescribedin s.106.355,acandidatesigningthestatementpursuant tothissectionmayexceedtheapplicableexpenditure limittotheextentthenonparticipatingcandidateex- ceededthelimitwithoutbeingsubjecttoapenalty. History.—s.23,ch.91-107. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.355Nonparticipatingcandidateexceeding limits.—WheneveracandidatefortheofficeofGover- norormemberoftheCabinetwhohaselectednotto participateinelectioncampaignfinancingunderthe provisionsofss.106.30-106.36exceedstheapplicable expenditurelimitprovidedins.106.34,allopposing candidatesparticipatinginsuchelectioncampaign financingare,notwithstandingtheprovisionsofs. 106.33oranyotherprovisionrequiringadherenceto suchlimit,releasedfromsuchexpenditurelimittothe extentthenonparticipatingcandidateexceededthe limit,arestilleligibleformatchingcontributionsupto suchlimit,andshallnotberequiredtoreimburseany matchingfundsprovidedpursuantthereto.Inaddition, theDepartmentofStateshall,within7daysaftera requestbyaparticipatingcandidate,providesuch candidatewithfundsfromthe 1ElectionCampaign FinancingTrustFundequaltotheamountbywhich thenonparticipatingcandidateexceededtheexpendi- turelimit,nottoexceedtwicetheamountofthe maximumexpenditurelimitsspecifiedins. 106.34(1)(a)and(b),whichfundsshallnotbeconsid- eredmatchingfunds. History.—s.24,ch.91-107. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. 106.36Penalties;fines.—Inadditiontoanyother penaltieswhichmaybeapplicableundertheelection code,anycandidatewhoreceivescontributionsfromthe 1ElectionCampaignFinancingTrustFundandwho exceedstheapplicableexpenditurelimit,exceptas authorizedinss.106.353and106.355,orfalselyreports qualifyingmatchingcontributionsandtherebyreceives contributionsfromthe 1ElectionCampaignFinancing TrustFundtowhichthecandidatewasnotentitledshall befinedanamountequaltothreetimestheamountat issue,whichshallbedepositedinthe 1ElectionCam- paignFinancingTrustFund. History.—s.1,ch.86-276;s.11,ch.90-338;s.25,ch.91-107;s.655,ch. 95-147. 1Note.—Thetrustfundexpired,effectiveNovember4,1996,byoperationofs. 19(f),Art.IIIoftheStateConstitution. F.S.2014CAMPAIGNFINANCINGCh.106 141 INDEX 142 ACCOUNTANTS Campaign financing reports, preparation, 106.141 ACCOUNTS Election campaign treasurers, 106.06 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, DIVISION OF Director Candidates falsely claiming military service, appointment of administrative law judge, 104.2715 ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING Public policy or vote of public official, advertisements intended to influence, 106.1437 AGENTS Electronic voting system vendors, 101.5605 AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF Campaign financing, 106.08, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35 Election, 100.041 Membership on Political party state executive committee, 103.091 Term of office, 100.041 AIRCRAFT Candidate travel on private aircraft, valuation for campaign financing purposes, 106.055 State aircraft Candidates for public office, use, 106.15 Charges, 106.15 Limitation on use, 106.15 ALIENS Voter registration, ineligibility, 98.045 APPELLATE PROCEDURE Campaign financing violation decisions, 106.03, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.29 Election violation decisions, 106.25 Elections laws enforcement actions, priority, 97.012 Voter registration, 97.012, 98.075, 98.0755 APPROPRIATIONS Elections, campaign financing for statewide offices, 106.32 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Administrators Supervised voting for residents, requesting, 101.655 Personnel Administrators, 101.655 Residents Absent electors, 101.655 ATTORNEY FEES Election complaints, false allegations, 106.265 Political party county executive committee members, wrongful removal actions, 103.141 ATTORNEY GENERAL Campaign financing, limitation on contributions, 106.08 Campaign financing, state funds, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35 Constitutional amendments or revisions proposed by joint resolutions, revised ballot title or summary, 101.161 Election, 100.041 Membership on Political party state executive committee, 103.091 Term of office, 100.041 Third‐party voter registration organization violations, civil actions, 97.0575 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Campaign financing reports, preparation, 106.141 Campaign financing violation hearings, right to counsel, 106.26 Elections Commission attorneys, 106.24, 106.25 Elections Commission hearings, right to counsel, 106.26 U.S. attorneys, 98.093 AUDITS Campaign financing reports and statements, 106.22 Candidates for statewide office, public campaign funding, 106.22, 106.33 Political party executive committees, 103.121 Voting systems, 101.591 BADGES AND INSIGNIA Poll watchers, 101.131 BIDS Voting equipment purchases, 101.293 BILLS OF RIGHTS Voters, 101.031 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COUNCILS Constitution Revision Commission, 101.161 Elections Election Assistance Commission, 97.052, 97.057, 97.058, 98.212 Taxation and Budget Reform Commission, 101.161 BONDS Validation Intervention of parties, 100.321 Referendum, contesting validity of, 100.321 BOUNDARIES Election precincts, 101.001 Polling places or early voting sites, no‐solicitation zones, 102.031 BRIBERY Elections, 102.168, 104.061 Voter registration, interfering with or influencing, 104.012 BUDGETING (STATE) Financial Impact Estimating Conference, 16.061, 100.371, 101.161 BUILDINGS (PUBLICLY OWNED) County buildings Solicitation of political contributions in, 106.15 Polling places, use as, 101.71 Solicitation of political contributions in, 106.15 State buildings and facilities Solicitation of political contributions in, 106.15 CABINET Campaign financing, state funds, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35 Contributions solicited for certain charitable organizations, reporting duties, 106.0701 Election of members, 100.041 Membership on Elections Canvassing Commission, 102.111 Terms of members, 100.041 CAMPAIGN FINANCING Accounting records, 106.06 Advisory opinions, 106.23 Appeals of violation decisions, 106.03, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.29 Audits, 106.22 Candidate's or spouse's living expenses, funds for, 106.1405 Certificates of deposit, 106.021, 106.06, 106.07, 106.0703, 106.141 Civil actions, relief from violations, 106.25, 106.27, 106.28 Complaints alleging violations, 106.25, 106.26 Confidential information, 106.25 Consent agreements involving violations, 106.25 INDEX 143 Contributions Accounting records, 106.06 Affiliated party committees, 106.08 After candidate's election or elimination, 106.141 Assessments on, 106.32 Campaign account withdrawals, 106.021 Campaign treasurer, receipt through, 106.021 Candidate's own funds, 106.021, 106.08, 106.141, 106.33 Cash, 106.09 Certificate of deposit withdrawals, 106.021 Change in office sought, return offer; use of funds not returned, 106.021 Charitable organization contributions, 106.08 Checks, 106.09, 106.35 Contributor identification, 106.05, 106.07 Day of election or less than 5 days before, return, 106.08 Definition, 106.011 Deposit procedures, 106.05 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.011, 106.022, 106.0703, 106.08 Fund raisers, 106.025 In‐kind contributions, 106.055, 106.08, 106.143 In name of another, 106.08 Independent expenditures, 106.011, 106.021, 106.087 Limitations, 106.08, 106.088, 106.29 Nonresidents, 106.33, 106.35 Other candidates, 104.071 Political party executive committees, 106.0702, 106.08, 106.29, 106.33 Qualifying by petition, reimbursement of signature verification fees from contributions, 99.097 Records, 106.06 Reports Affiliated party committee, 106.0705, 106.08, 106.29 Candidates, 106.07, 106.0701, 106.0705 Certificate of deposit or account withdrawals, 106.021 Charitable organization contributions, 106.08 Election campaign financing, 106.35, 106.36 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.0703, 106.0705 Loan repayments, 106.075 Political committees, 106.07, 106.0705, 106.08, 106.19 Political party executive committees, 106.0702, 106.0705, 106.29 Special election to fill vacancy, 100.111, 106.07 Return, 106.07, 106.0703, 106.08 Separate interest‐bearing accounts, deposits and withdrawals, 106.021, 106.06 Solicitation, 102.031, 106.15 Surplus campaign funds, disposition, 106.141 Unlawful acts; penalties After candidate's withdrawal, defeat, becoming unopposed, or election, 106.08, 106.141 Cash or cashier's check exceeding $50, 106.09 Contribution restriction violations, 106.08 Contributions through or in name of another, 106.08 Day of election or less than 5 days before, failure to return, 106.08 Exceeding limits, 106.08, 106.087, 106.09, 106.19, 106.21, 106.29 Matching contributions, false reporting, 106.36 Soliciting in public buildings, 106.15 Soliciting near polling places, 102.031 Unopposed candidacy, 106.08, 106.141 Withdrawn candidacy, 106.08, 106.141 Credit cards, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.11, 106.125 Criminal prosecution of violations, 106.27, 106.28 Definitions, 106.011 Depositories Checks, 106.11 Deposit procedures, 106.05 Inspection of account records, 106.07, 106.0703 Petty cash withdrawals, 106.12 Political committees, national depositories, 106.021 Primary campaign depository, 106.021, 106.05, 106.11 Requirement, 106.021 Secondary campaign depositories, 106.021, 106.05 Withdrawal of funds, 106.11, 106.12 Elected officers' office accounts, transfer of surplus campaign funds to, 106.141 Electioneering communications, 106.011, 106.071, 106.113, 106.1439 Electioneering communications organizations Contributions, 106.011, 106.022, 106.0703, 106.08 Definitions, 106.011 Dissolution, 106.03 Expenditures, 106.011, 106.022, 106.0703 Polls and surveys, conducting, 106.17 Registered agent, 106.022, 106.0703 Registered office, 106.022 Registration, 106.03 Reports, 106.0703, 106.0705 Statements of organization, 106.03 Treasurer, 106.0703 Unlawful acts; penalties, 106.0703 Elections Commission investigations and hearings, alleged violations, 106.07, 106.25, 106.26 Elections, Division of; powers and duties, generally, 106.22, 106.23, 106.35 Eliminated candidates, funds disposal, 106.141 Expenditures Accounting records, 106.06 Affiliated party committees, 106.29 Campaign treasurer, making expenditures through, 106.021, 106.07 Candidate's or spouse's living expenses, 106.1405 Candidate's own funds, 106.021 Checks, 106.11 Communications media placements, campaign signs, insurance, and related expenditures, 106.021, 106.07 Credit cards, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.11, 106.125 Debit cards, 106.11 Electioneering communications or electioneering communications organizations, 106.011, 106.022, 106.0703, 106.071, 106.113 Exceeding limitations, 106.36 Fund raisers, 106.025 Independent expenditures, 106.011, 106.021, 106.071, 106.087, 106.088 Petty cash funds, 106.12 Political parties, purchases from, 106.08 Political party executive committees, 106.0702, 106.087, 106.29 Public utility services, 106.14 INDEX 144 Records, 106.06 Reimbursement, 106.021 Religious, civic, or charitable groups; purchases from, 106.08 Reports Affiliated party committees, 106.0705, 106.29 Campaign treasurers, 106.07, 106.0705 Candidates, 100.111, 106.07, 106.0702 Certification, 106.07, 106.29 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.0703, 106.0705 Electronic filing, 106.0702, 106.0705 Filing deadlines, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.0705, 106.29 Incomplete or inaccurate reports, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.29 Independent expenditures for electioneering communications, 106.071 Political committees, 106.07, 106.0705 Political party executive committees, 106.0702, 106.0705, 106.29 State funds, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35 Unopposed, withdrawn, or eliminated candidates, 106.11 Forms, alternative formats and Internet availability, 97.026 Fund raisers, 106.025 Injunctive relief from violations, 106.27 Inspection of records, 106.06, 106.07, 106.0703 Interest‐bearing accounts, 106.021, 106.06, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.141 Investigations of alleged violations, 106.07, 106.23, 106.25, 106.26 Judicial office candidates, 105.071, 105.08 Limitation of enforcement actions, 106.25, 106.28 Loans by candidate, reimbursement, 106.11 Loans, reporting, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.075 Notices of violation investigations and hearings, 106.25 Petty cash funds, 106.07, 106.12 Political party executive committees, 106.08, 106.33 Public funding Appropriations, 106.32 Audits, 106.22, 106.33 Denial, appeal, 106.35 Distributions, 106.35 Election Campaign Financing Act, 106.30 Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund Audit of candidates receiving funds, 106.22 Deposits Assessments, 106.32 Candidate filing fees, 106.32 Public financing for statewide office violations, fines and penalties, 106.353, 106.36 State funds, 106.32 Surplus funds, 106.141 Disbursements, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35, 106.355, 106.36 Establishment, 106.32 Eligibility, 106.33, 106.35 Expenditure limitations, 106.34, 106.35, 106.353, 106.355, 106.36 Legislative intent, 106.31 Local governments, restrictions on expending, 106.113 Matching contributions, 106.35, 106.36 Nonparticipating candidates exceeding limits, 106.355 Qualifications for funding, 106.33 Reporting requirements, 106.07, 106.35 Request for funding, procedure, 106.33 Surplus campaign funds, disposition, 106.141 Voluntary abiding by limits without accepting public funds, irrevocable statement, 106.353 Reports Affiliated party committees, 106.0705, 106.08, 106.29 Audits, 106.22 Campaign treasurers, 106.07, 106.0705 Certification of incorrect, false, or incomplete reports, 106.07, 106.29 Committees making contributions or expenditures to influence results, 100.111, 106.07 Elected officers, 106.075, 106.141 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.0703, 106.0705 Elections, Division of, 106.22 Electronic filing, 106.07, 106.0705, 106.0706 Failure to submit reports Audits, 106.22 Candidates and political committees, 106.07, 106.0701, 106.18, 106.19, 106.21 Contributions solicited for certain charitable organizations, 106.0701 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.0703 Political parties and affiliated party committees, 106.29 Political party executive committees, 106.0702 Surplus funds, disposition, 106.141 Financial reports, content and filing, 106.07, 106.0703, 106.0705, 106.0706 Investigative findings, alleged violations, 106.25 Judicial office candidates, 105.08 Loans, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.075 Political committees, 106.07, 106.0705 Political party executive committees, 106.0705, 106.29 Reimbursement of campaign expenses, 106.021 Special elections or special primary elections, filing dates, 100.111, 106.07 Surplus campaign funds, disposal, 106.141 Transfers of funds, 106.07, 106.0703 Unopposed candidates, 106.07 School board candidates, 105.08 Separate interest‐bearing accounts, 106.021, 106.06, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.141 State‐owned aircraft and vehicles, payment for use, 106.15 Surplus funds, disposition, 106.141 Travel by candidate upon private aircraft, valuation, 106.055 Treasurers Accounting records, 106.06 Affiliated party committees, 103.092, 106.0705, 106.088, 106.29 Appointment, 106.021 Candidates, surplus funds disposition, 106.141 Deputy campaign treasurers, 106.021 Duties, generally, 106.021 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.0703 Removal or resignation, 106.021 Replacement, 106.021 Reports, 106.07, 106.0703, 106.0705 Unlawful acts; penalties, 106.07, 106.0703, 106.19, 106.29 INDEX 145 Unlawful acts; penalties Administrative penalties Electioneering communications organizations, violations, 106.0703 Fines Constitutional amendment initiative sponsor violations, 106.19, 106.265 Contribution limits, violations, 106.19, 106.29 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.0703 Expenditure violations, 106.087, 106.19, 106.36 Generally, 106.265 Judicial office candidates, violations, 105.071 Political party executive committees, 106.0702 Reporting violations, 106.07, 106.0701, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.0705, 106.19, 106.29, 106.36 Generally, 106.25, 106.265 Rebates, ineligibility to receive, 106.087 Certificate of election, denial or rescission, 106.18, 106.21 Criminal activities Campaign treasurers, 106.07, 106.0703, 106.19, 106.29 Candidates, failure to file statement of understanding of campaign financing provisions, 106.023 Complaints containing false allegations, 106.25 Confidential investigative information, disclosing, 106.25 Electioneering communications organizations, 106.0703 Expenditure violations, 106.19 Financial reports, failure to submit, 106.18, 106.19, 106.21 Fund raisers, violations, 106.025 Generally, 106.08, 106.19 Incorrect, false, or incomplete reports; certification, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.29 Political party executive committees, 106.0702, 106.29 Speaking at political meetings, paying for privilege of, 106.15 Surplus campaign funds, failure to dispose of, 106.141 Witnesses before Elections Commission, false swearing, 106.26 Expenditure violations, 106.087, 106.19, 106.353, 106.36 False allegations with intent to injure reputation, 106.265 Generally, 106.19, 106.265 Public funding for statewide office, violations, 106.353, 106.36 Removal of candidate from ballot and disqualification, 106.18 Unopposed candidates, funds disposal or retention, 106.141 Withdrawal of candidate, funds disposal, 106.141 CANDIDATES Advisory opinions, Division of Elections, 106.23 Campaign expenses, reimbursement for, 106.021 Campaign financing provisions, filing of statement of understanding, 106.023 Campaign fund raisers, 106.025 Change of office sought, 106.021 Complaints against, 104.271, 104.2715 Contest of election by unsuccessful candidate, 102.168 Deadline for qualifying, 99.061 Death, 99.092, 100.111 Defeated candidates, return of contributions, 106.08 Definitions, 97.021, 105.011, 106.011 Delegates to national convention, 103.101 Designation of office sought, 106.021 Disclosures Financial interests, 99.061, 99.063, 105.031 Disqualification, 100.111, 106.18 Donations to political parties or religious, charitable, or civic groups, 106.08 Election Code pamphlets, distribution, 97.025 Endorsements Joint endorsements, 106.021, 106.087 Judicial office candidates, 105.09 News media, 106.143 Political advertisements, 106.021, 106.143 Political party executive committees, 103.121 Unlawful acts; penalties, 103.121, 105.09, 106.143 False or malicious charges by opponents, complaint procedures, 104.271 False representations of military service, 104.2715 Federal office candidates, 99.021, 99.061, 99.095, 101.6952 Gifts in memory of deceased persons, 106.08 Gubernatorial, 99.063, 101.6952, 106.0701 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates Absent uniformed services voters or overseas voters, absentee ballot designation, 101.6952 Apportionment year, signature requirements, 99.09651 Ballots, placing names on, 99.0955, 101.151, 101.2512, 103.021 Generally, 99.0955 Petitioning for qualification, 99.0955, 103.021 Presidential elections, 103.021 Qualification, 99.021 Qualifying fees, 99.0955 Judicial office Ballot format, 105.041 Campaign contributions and expenses, 105.071, 105.08 Conflicting statutory provisions, 105.10 Definitions, 105.011 Endorsement or support by political party, 105.09 Nonpartisan office, 105.011 Oaths, 105.031 Party affiliation, 105.011, 105.041, 105.071 Petition for qualification, 105.035 Political activity by candidates, limitation, 105.071 Political party or organization activity on behalf of, 105.09 Qualifying dates and fees, 105.031, 105.035 Write‐in candidates, 105.031, 105.041 Lieutenant Governor, 99.063, 100.111, 101.6952, 106.0701 Living expenses, defrayal from campaign funds, 106.1405 Loans by candidates, reimbursement, 106.11 Minor party candidates Apportionment year, signature requirements, 99.09651 Ballots, placing names on, 101.151, 101.2512, 103.021 Generally, 99.096 Petitioning for qualification, 99.096, 103.021, 104.185 Presidential elections, 103.021 Qualifying fees, 99.096 National convention delegates, 103.101 Nomination Certification, 99.121 Contesting, 102.168 INDEX 146 County commissioners, 100.081 County executive committees, endorsements or recommendations, 103.121 President, 103.101 Presidential electors, 103.021, 103.091 Primary elections, 100.061 Special primary elections, 100.102, 100.111 Vacancies in nomination or office, 100.101, 100.111, 100.141 Nonpartisan candidates, placing names on ballots, 101.2512 Oaths Form of oath, 99.021, 105.031 Generally, 99.021 Judicial office, 105.031 Presidential and Vice Presidential write‐in candidates, 103.022 Qualifying for nomination or election, 99.021, 99.097, 105.031 School board candidates, 105.031 Officeholders, resign‐to‐run requirement, 99.012 Opposition by party committees, 103.091 Party assessments Amount, 99.092, 103.121 Distribution, 103.121 Exemptions, 99.061, 99.095 Payment, 99.061, 99.092 Refund, 106.087 Remission to party executive committees, 99.103, 100.111, 103.121 Vacancy in nomination or office, filling, 100.111 Write‐in candidates, 99.061 Petitioning for qualification Apportionment year, signature requirements, 99.09651 Campaign depositories, designation and filing of name and address, 106.021 Campaign treasurer, appointment, 106.021 Contesting signatures verification, 99.097 Dates, 99.061, 100.111, 105.035 Fraud, investigation and prosecution, 97.012 Generally, 99.095 Groups or districts, candidates in, 99.095, 101.254, 105.035, 106.021 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, 99.0955, 103.021 Judicial office, 105.031, 105.035 Minor party candidates, 99.096, 103.021 School board candidates, 105.035 Signatures verification, 99.095, 99.097, 106.141 Signing more than once, 104.185 Special district office candidates, 99.061, 99.095 Special election to fill vacancy in office, 100.111 Vacancy in office, 100.111, 100.141 Political meetings, paying for speaking privilege, 106.15 Political party contributions, 106.08 Poll watchers, designation, 101.131 Polls and surveys, 106.17 President and Vice President, 101.6952, 103.021, 103.022, 103.101 Presidential electors, 103.021, 103.091 Public employees, 99.012, 110.233 Qualifying fees Amount, 99.092, 99.093, 105.031 Disposition, 99.061, 99.092, 99.093, 99.103 Election assessments, 99.061, 99.092, 99.093, 105.031 Exemptions, 99.095 Filing fee, 99.061, 99.092, 105.031 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, 99.0955 Judicial office, 105.031 Minor party candidates, 99.096 Municipal elections, 99.093 Party assessments, 99.061, 99.092 Payment, 99.061, 99.092 Refund, 99.092, 106.087 School board candidates, 105.031 Signature verification fees, 99.097, 106.141 State executive committees, remission to, 99.061, 99.103 Vacancy in nomination or office, filling, 100.111 Write‐in candidates, 99.061 Qualifying for nomination or election Campaign depositories, designation, 106.021 Campaign treasurer, appointment, 106.021 Dates, 99.061, 100.111, 101.75, 105.031, 105.035 Federal office candidates, 99.021, 99.061, 99.095 Generally, 99.061 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, 99.021, 99.0955 Judicial office, 105.031, 105.035 Minor party candidates, 99.096 National convention delegates, 103.101 Noncompliance with campaign financing law, not disqualifying candidate, 106.19 Nonpartisan candidates, 105.031 Oath, 99.021, 99.097, 105.031 Office of candidacy, designation, 106.021 Political party office, 103.091 Restrictions, 99.012 Review of qualifying papers, 99.061 School board candidates, 105.031, 105.035 Special district office candidates, 99.061, 99.095 Vacancies in nomination, 100.111, 106.18 Vacancies in office, 100.111 Write‐in candidates, 99.021, 99.061, 99.0615, 103.022, 105.031 Removal, 100.111 Resign‐to‐run requirement, public officers, 99.012 School board, 105.031, 105.035, 105.041, 105.051, 105.08 Solicitation of charitable contributions, 106.08 State, county, municipal, or district employees and officers; using services during working hours, 106.15 State‐owned aircraft and vehicles, use, 106.15 Surplus campaign funds, disposition, 106.141 Telephone solicitation, 106.147 Travel on private aircraft, valuation for campaign financing purposes, 106.055 Unlawful acts; penalties Communications media, unauthorized remuneration, 104.071 Contributions to charitable or civic organizations, 106.08 Gubernatorial candidates, failure to designate running mate, 99.063 Judicial office candidates, 105.071, 105.09 Military service, false representations, 104.2715 News media, unauthorized payments or gifts to, 104.071 Opposing candidates, false or malicious charges of election violations against, 104.271 Other candidates, unauthorized remuneration, 104.071 INDEX 147 Petitions, signature violations, 104.185 Political meetings, paying for speaking privilege, 106.15 Poll‐taking or publishing concerns, advocating or opposing candidate for pay, 104.071 Promises to appoint or secure appointment for another, 104.071 State, county, municipal, or district officers or employees; using services to further candidacy, 106.15 State‐owned aircraft and vehicles, unauthorized use, 106.15 Support by persons or organizations, unauthorized representation of, 106.143 Unopposed candidates, 101.151, 101.252, 106.08 Voting systems and automatic tabulating equipment, preelection inspection and testing, 101.5612 Withdrawal, 99.092, 100.111, 106.08, 106.141 Write‐in candidates Judicial office, 105.031, 105.041 Oath, requirement, 99.021 Political advertisements, 106.143 President and Vice President, 103.022 Qualification, 99.021, 99.061, 99.0615, 103.022, 105.031 Qualifying fees, 99.061 Residency requirement, 99.0615 School board candidates, 105.031, 105.041 Voting procedure, 101.5608, 104.19 CAREER SERVICE SYSTEM Exempt positions Elections Commission, executive director and attorneys, 106.24 CERTIFICATES Elections Certificates of results, 102.071, 102.121, 102.151 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS State officers or candidates, acceptance of contributions on behalf of charitable organizations, 106.0701 CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS Candidate surplus campaign funds, donation to, 106.141 CHECKS Candidates for office, payment of filing fees, 99.061, 105.031 Political campaign contributions, 106.09, 106.35 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Campaign financing, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35 Candidate petition signature verification, reimbursement of supervisor of elections for fees waived, 99.097 Election, 100.041 Membership on Political party state executive committee, 103.091 Term of office, 100.041 CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES Campaign financing, limitation on contributions, 106.08 Chief judge Appointments County canvassing board, substitute members, 102.141 Recall of municipal or charter county officers, calling special election to fill vacancies, 100.361 Election contests, powers, 102.168 Merit selection and retention, local option, 101.161, 105.036, 105.102 CIRCUIT COURTS Appellate review Voter registration, voter ineligibility determinations, 98.0755 CITIZENSHIP Electors, 97.041 Voter registration, 97.041, 97.052, 98.075 CIVIL ACTIONS Campaign financing violations, 106.25, 106.27, 106.28 Constitutional amendments or revisions proposed by joint resolutions, challenges, 101.161 Political party county executive committee members, wrongful removal, 103.141 Voter registration, 97.012, 97.023, 97.0575 CIVIL RIGHTS Voting rights, 104.0515 CLEMENCY Notice to Department of State for voter registration purposes, 98.093 Offender Review, Commission on, 98.093 CLERKS OF CIRCUIT COURTS Election, 98.093, 100.041 Reports Voters, mental incapacity, 98.093 Terms of office, 100.041 Voter registration, duties, 98.093 COERCION OR DURESS Elections, interference with voter, 104.061 Public officers and employees, political pressure, 104.31, 110.233 Voting rights, interference with, 104.0515, 104.061 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (INDEPENDENT) Students Voter registration, 97.052, 97.0583 Voter registration, 97.052, 97.0583 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS Election costs, payment, 100.011, 190.016 COMPUTERS Internet Canvassing board meetings, notice, 102.141 Charitable solicitations, 106.0701 Election absentee ballot affidavit on website, 101.68 Election forms, availability on, 97.026 Election preparation report on website, 100.032 Initiative financial information statements, 100.371 Political advertisements, 106.143 Polling places, change notice, 101.71 Voting equipment testing, notice, 101.5612 State systems Elections Commission, final orders and agency actions database, 106.25 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Absentee ballots, record of requests and delivery information, 101.62 Campaign financing information, 106.0706, 106.25 Election violation complaints and investigative information, 106.25 Voter identification information, 97.0585 CONGRESS Candidates' oath, 99.021 Political party state executive committees, at‐large membership, 103.091 Representatives General election, 99.091 New offices, election for, 99.091 INDEX 148 Political party assessments, 103.121 Qualification for election, 99.061 Vacancy in office, 100.101, 100.111 Senators General election, 99.081, 100.161 Political party assessments, 103.121 Qualification for election, 99.061 Temporary appointment, 100.161 Vacancy in office, 100.161 CONSPIRACY Election Code violations, 104.091 CONSTITUTION (FLORIDA) Amendment procedure Elections, 101.161, 101.171 Revision commission, 101.161 Oath to uphold, 97.051 Revision Commission, 101.161 CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION, 101.161 CONSTITUTION (UNITED STATES) Oath to uphold, 97.051 Presidential electors, 103.051 CONTEMPT Election investigations, subpoena violations, 106.23, 106.26 CONVENTIONS Political parties, national convention delegates, 103.091, 103.101 CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF Voter registration system maintenance, duties, 98.093 COUNTERFEITING Voter information cards, 104.013 COUNTIES Ordinances Charter county governing board members, terms of office commencement, 100.041 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Appointments Canvassing board, substitute or alternate members, 102.141 Election, 100.041 Memberships on Canvassing boards, 102.141 Nomination, 100.081 Recall petitions and elections (charter counties), 100.361 Term of office, 100.041 COUNTY COURT JUDGES Campaign financing, limitation on contributions, 106.08 Canvassing board, chair or alternate member, 102.141 Merit selection and retention, local option, 101.161, 105.036, 105.101 COUNTY FINANCES Electioneering communications, restriction on expending for, 106.113 Political advertisements, restriction on expending for, 106.113 COUNTY OFFICERS Candidates for another office, resignation, 99.012 Election, 100.041 Terms of office, 100.041 COURT COSTS Voter registration ineligibility determination proceedings, 98.0755 CREDIT CARDS Electioneering communications organization use, 106.0703 Political campaign use, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.11, 106.125 CRIMES Election violations Political party officers, violations by, 103.121, 106.29 Employers, acts against employees, 104.081 Political advertising violations, 106.071 Political party officers, violations by, 103.121, 106.29 Political telephone solicitation violations, 106.1439, 106.147, 106.1475 CRIMINAL PROSECUTION Campaign financing violations, 106.27 Election violations, 106.27 Failure to prosecute, 106.25 Voter registration violations, 106.27 CUSTODIANS Voting systems, 101.34, 101.341 DEATH Candidate for office, filing fee refund, 99.092 Electors; effect on absentee ballots, early voted ballots, or mail ballot election ballots, 101.6103, 101.657, 101.68 Voter lists, purging, 98.045, 98.065, 98.075, 98.093 DEBIT CARDS Campaign finance expenditures, using, 106.11 DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH Absentee ballots, 101.65, 101.661, 101.662, 101.6923 Buildings and facilities accessibility Polling places, 101.56063, 101.715 Poll worker training program on etiquette and sensitivity issues, 102.014 Voter registration Offices serving persons with disabilities, 97.021, 97.023, 97.052, 97.053, 97.058 Voting assistance eligibility, notation on voter information card, 97.061 DISCRIMINATION Voting rights, deprivation of or interference with, 104.0515 DISTRICT COURTS OF APPEAL Judges Campaign financing, limitation on contributions, 106.08 DRIVER LICENSES Address change, 97.057 Application Voter registration information, transfer to voter registration application, 97.057 Examiners, 97.057 Motor voter law, 97.053, 97.057 Offices, voter registration, 97.053, 97.057 Renewal Voter registration at time of renewal, 97.057 Voter identification, 97.0585 Voter registration, 97.053, 97.057, 97.0585, 98.045 EDUCATION FINANCE District school fund Electioneering communications, restriction on expending for, 106.113 Political advertisements, restriction on expending for, 106.113 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Voter registration, 97.052, 97.0583 ELECTION CODE Citation, 97.011 Definitions, 97.021 INDEX 149 Municipal elections, conduct governed by, 100.3605 Pamphlet, distribution, 97.025 ELECTIONS Absentee ballots and voting Affidavit to cure signature issue, 101.68 Assistance in casting ballot, 101.051, 101.655, 101.661, 104.047 Assisted living facility residents, 101.655 Cancellation, elector voting in person, 101.69 Canvass of ballots, 101.5614, 101.68, 101.6925, 101.6952, 102.141 Challenge, 101.6104, 101.68 Change of residence to another state, 101.663 Custody of marked ballot envelopes, 101.67, 101.68 Deadline, 101.67 Death of elector, effect, 101.6103, 101.68 Delivery of ballots, 101.62, 101.64, 101.6921, 104.0616 Disabilities, persons with, 101.65, 101.661, 101.662, 101.6923 Duplicate ballots, 101.5614, 102.166 Electronic voting systems, 101.5612, 101.5614, 101.68 Envelopes, 101.6103, 101.64, 101.6921, 101.694 Federal postcard application, 101.694 Federal write‐in absentee ballots, 101.5614, 101.6952, 102.166 Forms, alternative formats, 97.026 Identification or certification, voters failing to provide, 101.6921, 101.6923, 101.6925 Inspection of ballots by public, 101.572 Instructions, form, 101.65, 101.6923 Mail ballot elections, 101.6103, 101.6105 Mailing or transmission of ballots, 101.6103, 101.62, 101.694, 101.6952, 101.697 Marksense absentee ballots, 101.151 Nursing home residents, supervised voting, 101.655 Overseas residing citizens Absentee envelopes, 101.694 Electronic transmission of absentee ballot requests and absentee ballots, 101.62, 101.6952, 101.697 Emergency situations, absentee voting in, 101.698 Mail ballot elections, 101.6103 Mailing date of ballot, 101.6952 Mailing of ballots, 101.62 Notice of elections, 100.025 Oath in lieu of voter's certificate, 101.64 Requests for absentee ballots, 101.62, 101.6952, 101.697 Responsible office, 97.012 Voter's instructions, 101.65, 101.6923 Write‐in absentee ballots, 101.6951, 101.6952 Overvoted or undervoted races, treatment, 101.5614 Pecuniary or other benefits, offering or receiving in connection with, 104.0616 Possession of multiple ballots, 104.0616 Precinct‐level returns, 98.0981 Precincts of absent electors, tracking, 101.64 Receipt by supervisor, deadline, 101.6103, 101.67 Rejection of ballots, 101.68, 101.69 Requests for ballots, 101.62, 101.6951, 101.697, 104.0616 Signature comparison, review in contest, 102.168 Signature updates for use in verifying, deadline for receipt, 98.077 Solicitation of voters where absentee ballots are requested, 102.031 Uniformed services voters, 97.012, 101.62, 101.64, 101.694, 101.6952 Uploading results on day before election, 102.141 Voter's certificate, 101.64, 101.68, 101.6921 Voting absentee ballots, 101.661 Voting in person after casting, 101.69, 104.17 Write‐in absentee ballots, 101.5614, 101.6951, 101.6952, 102.166 Advisory opinions, Division of Elections, 106.23 Agriculture, Commissioner of, 100.041 Attorney General, 100.041 Ballots Ballot box Certificates of results, placement in, 102.071 Concealing, prohibition, 100.011 Defacing, destroying, or removing, 104.22 Opening to count ballots, 101.5614 Placement at polling places, 101.24, 101.5608 Ballot‐on‐demand technology, 101.151, 101.5612 Candidates' names Arrangement, 101.151, 103.021 Certification of nominees' names, 99.121 Change of name, 99.061, 105.031 Districts or groups, placement of candidates in, 101.254 General elections, 100.051, 101.151, 101.2512, 103.021 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, 99.0955, 101.151, 101.2512, 103.021 Judicial office candidates, 105.041 Minor party candidates, 101.151, 101.2512, 103.021 National convention delegates, 103.101 Nonpartisan candidates, 101.2512, 105.041 Political party executive committee candidates, 101.252 Presidential candidates, 103.021, 103.101 Primary elections, 99.063, 101.151, 101.252, 103.101 Removal, campaign finance violations, 106.18 Removal, resign‐to‐run violations, 99.012 Replacement nominee, 100.111 Unopposed candidates, 101.151, 101.252 Write‐in candidates, 99.061 Changing elector's ballot, 104.21 Constitutional amendments or revisions, 100.371, 101.161 Copies, printing or possession, 104.20 Cost of printing, 101.21 Counting, 101.5614, 101.6103 Destruction or defacing, 104.0615, 104.26 Display or exposure by elector, 104.20 Elector instructions, 101.031, 101.6103 Financial impact statements, 100.371, 101.161 Forms, 101.048, 101.151, 153.53 Fraudulent ballot, voting or soliciting use, 101.5611, 101.64, 101.6921, 104.16 General elections Candidates' names, printing on ballot, 100.051, 101.151, 103.021, 105.041 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, 99.0955, 101.151, 103.021 Judicial office, 101.161, 105.036, 105.041 Minor party candidates, 101.151, 103.021 INDEX 150 Nonpartisan offices, 105.041 President and Vice President, 101.151, 103.021 Unopposed candidates, 101.151 Grouping candidates for office, 101.254 Identifying marks, placing on ballots, 104.20 Initiatives, 100.371, 101.161 Instructions for obtaining and using, 101.031, 101.6103 Intermingling improper with proper ballots, 104.13 Lost, stolen, destroyed, or misdelivered, 101.43, 101.6103 Marksense ballots, 101.151, 101.5612 Minor party candidates, 101.151, 103.021 Minority languages, single‐language ballot requests, 101.151 Nonpartisan offices and nonpartisan candidates, 105.041 Number required, 101.21 Paper ballots, 101.21, 101.24 President and Vice President, 101.151, 103.021, 103.022, 103.101 Primary elections Candidates' names, printing on ballot, 101.252, 103.101 Electors, political party affiliation, 101.021 Grouping candidates for office, 101.254 Nonpartisan offices, 105.041 Presidential preference primary, 103.101 Specifications and format, 101.151 Unopposed candidates, 101.252 Printing errors or supply problems, reports, 102.141 Provisional ballots Canvass of returns, 101.049, 101.5614, 102.141 Challenged voters, 101.048, 101.111 County of residence, change, 101.045 Disabilities, persons with, 101.048, 101.049 Free access system to determine if ballot was counted, 101.048 Generally, 101.048 Marksense ballots, printing at early voting sites, 101.151 Poll‐closing time, voting after, 101.049 Recounts, 102.166 Signature of prospective voter, person refusing to execute or file affidavit, 101.49 Signature updates for use in verifying, deadline for receipt, 98.077 Voters without identification or with unverified identification numbers, 97.053, 101.043, 101.6925 Voting in person by person requesting absentee ballot, 101.69 Public measures, 101.161 Recall elections, municipalities and charter counties, 100.361 Rejected ballots, 101.048, 101.5608 Removal from polling place, 104.20 Sample ballots, publication and transmission, 101.20 Secret ballots, 101.041, 101.6103 Specifications, content, and format, 101.151 Spoil ballots, replacement limit, 101.5608 Substitute ballots, 101.43 Test ballots, 101.5612 Translation for language minority groups, statewide ballot issues, 101.2515 Unopposed candidates, 101.151, 101.252 Unused, void, or defective ballots, 101.5614 Write‐in candidates Blank space provided for, 101.151 Casting, handwritten, 104.19 Electronic voting systems, 101.5608 Judicial office, 105.041 Name, printing on ballots, 99.061 President and Vice President, 103.022 School board candidates, 105.041 Canvass of returns Absentee ballots, 101.5614, 101.68, 101.6925, 101.6952, 102.141 Early voting, 102.141 Electronic voting systems, 101.5614 Federal officers, 102.111, 102.121, 102.131 Generally, 102.141, 102.151 Location, 101.5614, 102.141 Mail ballot elections, 101.6103, 101.6104 Multi‐county officers, 102.111 Notice requirement, 102.141 Overvotes and undervotes, 101.5614, 102.166 Preliminary returns, 102.141 Provisional ballots, 101.049, 101.5614, 102.141 Special elections, 100.111 State officers, 102.111, 102.121, 102.131 Canvassing boards (county) Absentee ballots, canvass procedure, 101.5614, 101.68, 102.141 Absentee ballots, review of signature in contest, 102.168 Audits of voting systems, duties, 101.591 Canvass procedure, 101.5614, 101.68, 102.141 Certificate of results, 102.151 Contests of elections, indispensable party defendant, 102.168 Early voting, duties, 101.657, 102.141 Electronic voting systems, duties, 101.5612, 101.5614 Errors in returns, certification of corrected returns, 102.111 Filing returns, 102.112, 102.141 Mail ballot elections, duties, 101.6103, 101.6104 Malfunction or error reports, 102.141 Membership, 102.141 Misconduct of member as grounds for contesting election, 102.168 Provisional ballots, duties, 101.043, 101.048, 101.049 Recounts or retabulations, 101.591, 102.141, 102.166 Release of results before closing of polls, 101.5614, 101.68 Special election returns, 100.111 Unofficial returns containing counting errors, duties, 102.141 Certificates of election Campaign violations, withholding or rescission, 106.18, 106.21 Contest, 102.168 Injunction to enjoin issuance, 106.27 Issuance, 102.155 Preelection reports, granting prior to filing, 106.18 Prima facie evidence of election, 102.155 Recording, 102.121 Certificates of results, 102.071, 102.121, 102.151 Chief elections officer, 97.012, 98.035 Chief Financial Officer, 100.041 Civil actions INDEX 151 Campaign finance violations, 106.27, 106.28 Enforcement actions, 97.012 Injunction actions, 97.012, 106.27 Mandamus actions, 97.012 Petition signatures verification, contest, 99.097 Political party county executive committee members, wrongful removal, 103.141 Relief from violations, actions for, 106.25, 106.27 Clerks of circuit courts, 98.093, 100.041 Community development districts, 100.011, 190.006, 190.012 Complaints alleging violations, 106.25 Confidential information, 106.25 Consent agreements involving violations, 106.25 Constitutional amendments, 101.161, 101.171 Contesting election Electronic voting systems, procedure, 102.166 Generally, 102.168 Inspection of absentee ballots by public, 101.572 Judgment of ouster, 102.1682 Legislative elections, 102.171 Petition signatures, contest of verification, 99.097 Pleadings, 102.168 Quo warranto, remedy by, 102.169 Venue, 102.1685 County commissioners Appropriation to investigate election violations, 104.42 Canvassing board, membership, 102.141 Election and term of office, 100.041 Election districts, approval, 103.091 Nomination, 100.081 Recall petitions and elections (charter counties), 100.361 Special elections, call by commissioners, 100.151 Voting precincts, creation and alteration, 101.001, 101.002 County officers, 99.061, 100.041 Criminal prosecution of violations, 97.012, 106.27 Definitions Campaign financing, 106.011 Election emergencies, 101.732 Electronic voting systems, 101.5603 Generally, 97.021 Judicial officer elections, 105.011 Voting equipment purchasing, 101.292 Early voting, 98.0981, 101.5613, 101.657, 101.69, 102.031, 102.141 Election boards Appointment, 102.012, 102.014 Canvass of returns, 101.5614, 101.68 Maintenance of order at polls, 102.031 Members, qualifications, 102.012 Release of results before closing of polls, 101.5614, 101.68 Results, posting at polls, 102.071 Vacancies, filling, 102.014 Election Code, 97.011 Election emergencies Absentee ballot delivery on day of election, 101.62 Absentee voting by overseas voters, 101.698 Change of polling place, 101.71, 101.74 Definitions, 101.732 Elections Emergency Act, 101.731 Emergency contingency plan, 101.733 Notices, 101.71, 101.733 Rescheduling election, 101.733 Returns filing deadline, determination, 102.112 Suspension or delay of elections, 101.733 Election officials Assisting electors, 101.051, 101.655 Challenging voters, 101.048, 101.111 Clerks Appointment, qualifications, and duties, 102.014 Certification of precinct results, 102.071 Challenged voters, duties, 101.111 Election boards, membership, 102.012 Identification of voters, 101.043 Oath of office, 102.012 Persons assisting electors in voting, requirement of oath, 101.051 Recruitment, 102.014 Solicitation at polling places or early voting sites, duties, 102.031 Substitute ballots, 101.43 Training, 102.014 Voter identification, 101.49, 101.5608 Compensation, 102.021, 107.06 Disclosure of elector's vote, 104.23 Elector signature identification, duties, 101.5608 Elector voting in person after receiving absentee ballot, duties, 101.69 Electronic voting systems, duties, 101.5610, 101.5613, 101.5614 Eligibility for appointment, 102.012 Influencing or interfering with ballot voting, 104.051 Inspection of ballots, 101.5610 Inspectors Appointment, qualifications, and duties, 102.014 Ballots, 101.5608, 102.071 Certification of precinct results, 102.071 Challenged voters, duties, 101.111 Election boards, membership, 102.012 Identification of voters, 101.043 List of electors voting, 101.23 Oath of office, 102.012 Persons assisting electors in voting, requirement of oath, 101.051 Recruitment, 102.014 Training, 102.014 Voter identification, 101.49, 101.5608 Instruction to voters, provision, 101.5608, 101.5611 Maintaining order at polls, 102.031 Misconduct as grounds for election contest, 102.168 Neglect of duty or corrupt practices, 102.168, 104.051 Oath of office, 102.012 Poll opening and closing procedures, 100.011 Poll watchers, 101.111, 101.131, 104.0615, 104.29 Polling place management, 101.71 Qualifications, 102.012 Rejected ballots, duties, 101.5608 Signature of prospective voter in question, 101.49 Staffing shortages or procedural violations by employees or precinct workers, reports, 102.141 Supervised voting teams, 101.655 Training, 102.014 Travel expenses, 102.021 Unlawful acts; penalties Disclosing how elector votes, 104.23 Intimidation or suppression of voters, 104.0615 Neglect of duty or corrupt practices by, 104.051 INDEX 152 Registration books, refusal by supervisor to deliver to successor, 104.32 Release of results before closing of polls, 101.5614, 101.68 Voting system custodians, prohibited activities, 101.341 Watchers while ballots are counted, refusal to allow, 104.29 Vacancy on election day, filling, 102.014 Voting system vendors, employment by, 101.341 Voting systems, 101.34, 101.341 Electors Age, 97.041, 98.075 Assumed name, use, 104.24 Blind persons, 101.051 Bribery, menace, threat, or corrupt influence of electors, 102.168, 104.061, 104.081, 104.31 Challenge procedure, 101.111 Change of name or legal residence, 97.1031, 101.045, 101.111, 101.663 Citizenship, 97.041, 98.075 Contesting election, 102.168 Death, effect on ballots, 101.6103, 101.657 Disabilities, electors with, 97.061, 101.048, 101.049, 101.051 Display or exposure of ballot, 104.20 Disqualification, 97.041, 98.075 Failure to vote, registration status, 98.065 Felons, 97.041, 98.045, 98.075, 98.093 Freeholders, 100.241 Illiterate electors, 97.061, 101.051 Judicial elections, eligibility to vote in, 105.061 Mental incapacity, 97.041, 98.075, 98.093 Minor political parties, elector's rights, 103.095 Oath, 97.051, 101.051, 101.49, 101.64 Overseas residing citizens, notice of elections, 100.025 Qualifications, 97.041, 104.0515 Residency, 97.041, 98.075, 101.111 Right to vote, 104.0515 School board elections, eligibility to vote in, 105.061 Signature on file, updating, 98.077 Total number, certification, 106.34 Electronic voting systems Absentee ballots, 101.5612, 101.5614, 101.68 Adoption by county commissioners, 101.5604 Audits; manual, automated, or independent, 101.591 Ballots Absentee ballots, 101.5614, 101.68 Canvassing and counting, 101.5614 Damage or error by voter, 101.5606, 101.5608, 101.5614 Inspection before polls open, 101.5610 Instruction for use, 101.5608, 101.5611 Marksense ballots, 101.151, 101.5606, 101.56075, 101.5608, 102.141 Overvotes or undervotes, treatment, 101.5606 Provisional ballots, 101.048, 101.5614 Rejected ballots, 101.5606, 101.5608 Specifications, 101.151 Spoil ballots, replacement limit, 101.5608 Tabulator, placement in, 101.5608 Touchscreen ballots, 102.141 Unused, void, or defective ballots, 101.5614 Write‐in candidates, 101.5608 Canvassing board, duties, 101.5612, 101.5614 Computer hardware, 101.015, 102.141, 102.166 Computer software, 101.015, 101.5607, 102.141, 102.166 Contest and recount procedures, 102.166 Defects in systems, disclosure and corrective measures, 101.56065 Definitions, 101.5603 Disapproval of system use, 101.56065 Election officials, 101.5610, 101.5613, 101.5614 Electronic Voting Systems Act, 101.5601 Equipment Approval, 101.015, 101.5604, 101.5605 Computer hardware, 101.015, 102.141, 102.166 Construction standards, 101.5606 Examination, 101.5605, 101.5613 Inspection and testing prior to election or recount, 101.5612, 102.141 Malfunctions, reports, 102.141 Instructions to voters, 101.5608, 101.5611 Investigation of defects, 101.56065 Legislative intent, 101.5602 Political party computer expert, presence at testing and vote counting, 101.5612 Polling place, 101.71 Preelection or prerecount inspection and testing, 101.5612, 102.141 Programs and ballots used in testing, custody, 101.5612 Provisionally approved system, 101.015 Punch card type systems, prohibition, 101.56042 Purchase, procurement, and use, 101.5604 Registered agent of vendor, 101.5605 Requirement, 101.5604 Requirements for approval, 101.5606 Returns, canvass and post results, 101.5614 Review of system, 101.5607 Secret voting, 101.5606 Security guidelines, 101.015, 101.5614 Standards and certification, 101.015, 101.017, 102.166 Tabulation, 101.5604, 101.5606, 101.5612, 101.5614 Transmission of returns, 101.5614 Voting procedure, 101.5608 Write‐in candidates, 101.5608 Enforcement of statutory provisions, 97.012 Expenses Community development districts, 100.011, 190.016 County and state offices, payment, 100.011 Freeholder elections, generally, 100.241 Mail ballot elections, 101.6102 Petition signature challenge, 99.097 Special districts, generally, 100.011, 125.01 Special election or special primary election, 100.102 Forms Absentee voter's certificate, 101.64, 101.6921 Absentee voting instructions, 101.65, 101.6923 Alternative formats and Internet availability, 97.026 Campaign financing requests, statewide elections, 106.33 Candidate oath, 99.021, 105.031 Change of name or legal residence of registered elector, 101.045 Declaration to secure assistance, 101.051 Elector affidavit, 101.49 Initiative petitions, 100.371 INDEX 153 Precinct register, 98.461 Provisional ballot voter's certificate and affirmation, 101.048 Uniform ballot forms, 101.151 Voter challengers, oath, 101.111 Fraud Assumed name, use, 104.24 Contest of election, 102.168 Investigations or examinations, 97.012 Records, fraudulent entries, 104.22 Freeholders, 100.241 General elections Bond referendum combined with, 100.261 Cabinet officer, 100.041 Dates for holding, 100.031 Governor, 100.041 Holding, 100.031 Initiatives, 100.371 Judgment of ouster, 102.1682 Judicial office, 105.051 Legislators, 100.041 Notice, 100.021 Polls, opening and closing time, 100.011 Precinct‐level results, 98.0981 President and Vice President, 103.011 State and county officers, 100.041 Tie votes, 100.181 United States Representatives, 99.091 United States Senators, 99.081 Winner, determination, 100.181 Write‐in candidates, 101.151 Governor Absent uniformed services voters or overseas voters, absentee ballot designation, 101.6952 Election and term of office, 100.041, 101.595 Election emergencies, powers, 101.733 Elections Canvassing Commission, member, 102.111 Lieutenant Governor, running jointly, 101.151 Presidential electors, duties, 103.021, 103.051, 103.061 Protested election, revocation of ousted officer's commission, 102.1682 Special elections, 100.111, 100.141 Special investigation officers, appointment, 102.091 United States Senate vacancies, calling election and temporary appointment, 100.161 Grand jury investigation, alleged violations, 104.43 House of Representatives (state), 100.041, 100.101, 100.111 Initiatives Financial impact statements, 100.371, 101.161 Financial information statements, 100.371 Judicial selection initiatives, 101.161, 105.036 Petitions Forms and signatures, validity and verification, 100.371, 105.036, 1001.362, 1001.364 Judicial selection initiatives, 105.036 Paid circulators, use, 106.19 Signatures gathered for, effect of ch. 97‐13, Laws of Florida, 106.191 Political committee sponsors, 100.371, 105.036, 106.19 Private property, initiative activity on, 100.371 Procedure for placement on ballot, 100.371 Validity, Supreme Court advisory opinion, 100.371 Investigations, 97.012, 101.58, 102.091, 104.42, 104.43, 106.07, 106.25 Judges Ballots, 101.161, 105.036, 105.041 Circuit courts and county courts Direct election or merit selection and retention, local option, 101.161, 105.036 Generally, 105.051 Initiatives for judicial selection, 105.036 Transition provisions, 105.101, 105.102 Unopposed candidates, 105.051 Conflicting statutory provisions, 105.10 Definitions, 105.011 Electors qualified to vote for judges, 105.061 General election, 105.051 Nonpartisan office, 105.011 Primary election, 105.051 Retention elections, 105.041, 105.051 Supreme Court justices, 105.041, 105.051 Law enforcement officers, duties, 102.031, 102.101, 104.11 Legislators, 100.041, 100.101, 100.111 Lieutenant Governor, 101.151, 101.595 National convention delegates, 103.101 Notices Ballot, publishing, 101.20 Candidates endorsed for nomination by county executive committees, 103.121 Election emergencies, 101.71, 101.733 General election, 100.021 Overseas residing citizens, notice of elections, 100.025 Poll opening time, 100.011 Polling place, change, 101.71 Public officeholders, resignation to qualify for another office, 99.012 Registration, 97.073, 97.1031, 98.065, 98.0655, 98.075, 98.077 Rejection of elector's absentee ballot as illegal, 101.68 Special election, 100.141, 100.151 Violation investigations and hearings, 106.25 Voter fraud, penalties, 101.5611 Voting equipment preparation and testing, 101.5612 Voting precincts, change, 101.001 Voting system audits, 101.591 Oaths Administration and attestation, 101.665 Assistance to electors, persons providing, 101.051 Clerks and inspectors, 102.012 Election board members, 102.012 Elections, Division of; authority of representatives to administer, 106.23 Electors, 97.051, 101.051, 101.49, 101.64 False swearing, 104.011 Military personnel voting absentee ballots, 101.64 Overseas residing citizens voting absentee ballots, 101.64 Voter challengers, 101.111 Petitions, recall elections; municipalities and charter counties, 100.361 Petitions, signature violations, 100.361, 104.185 Poll list, 101.23, 102.071 Poll watchers, 101.111, 101.131, 104.0615, 104.29 Polling places Accessibility, 101.56063, 101.71, 101.715 Ballot box, 100.011, 101.24, 101.5608, 104.22 INDEX 154 Change of location, 97.071, 101.001, 101.71, 101.74 Closing procedure, 100.011 Closing time, voting after, 101.049 Constitutional amendments, availability of copies, 101.171 Distributing political or campaign material near polls, 102.031 Early voting areas or early voting sites Constitutional amendments, availability at, 101.171 Generally, 101.657 Marksense ballots, printing at, 101.151 Poll watchers, 101.131 Soliciting voters at, 101.051, 102.031 Election board preopening duties, 102.012 Emergency relocation, 101.71, 101.74 Law enforcement officers, presence, 102.031, 102.101 Location and physical accommodations, 101.71, 101.715 Maintenance of order, 102.031 Opening and closing hours, 100.011 Persons allowed to vote, 102.031 Polling procedures manual, availability, 102.014 Polling rooms, admission and photography, 102.031 Results posted at polls, 102.071 Sample ballots, 101.20 Sign denoting location, 101.71 Site selection standards, 101.715 Soliciting votes, voters, opinions, contributions, or petition signatures at or near polls, 101.051, 102.031 Voter interface devices for persons with disabilities, accessibility, 101.56062, 101.56075 Precincts Audits of voting systems, 101.591 Boundaries and boundary changes, 101.001 Change of legal residence, directing elector to another precinct, 101.111 Collocated precincts, 101.71, 102.012 Consolidation of smaller precincts, 101.001 Early voted ballots, tracking, 101.657 Early voting results, reporting, 101.657 Elections results on precinct level, compilation, 98.0981 Electors voting absentee ballots, tracking, 101.64 Mapping, 101.001 Municipal, boundaries, 101.002 Numbering, 101.001 Poll watchers, 101.131 Registration records Furnishing to precincts, 102.012 Precinct registers, 97.061, 98.461, 101.043, 101.49 Return after polls close, 102.071 Statistical data compilation on precinct level, 98.0981 Preemption by state of election regulations, 97.0115 Preparation reports, 100.032 President and Vice President Absent uniformed services voters or overseas voters, absentee ballot designation, 101.6952 Ballots, 101.151, 103.021, 103.022, 103.101 Canvass of election returns, 102.131 Change of residence to another state, effect on voting, 101.663 Date for general election, 103.011 Date for primary election, 103.101 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, 103.021 Minor political party candidates, 103.021 National convention delegates and alternates, 103.101 Overvotes and undervotes, 101.595 Primary election, 98.0981, 103.101 Vacancies in offices, special election, 100.101 Write‐in candidates, 103.022 Presidential electors Absence from meeting place, 103.061 Canvass of election returns, 102.131 Certification of election, 103.011 Date of election, 103.011 General election ballot, appearance on, 103.021 Meeting, 103.051 Minor political parties, 103.021 Nomination, 103.021, 103.091 Notice of readiness to perform duties, 103.061 Qualifications, 103.021 Special election, 100.101 Travel expenses, 103.071 Vacancy, 100.101, 103.021, 103.061, 103.062 Presidential preference primary, 98.0981, 101.62, 103.101 Primary elections Absentee ballots, 101.62 Ballot specifications and format, 101.151 County commissioners, nomination, 100.081 Date, 100.061 Electors, political party affiliation, 101.021 Grouping of candidates on ballot, 101.254 Gubernatorial candidates, running without Lieutenant Governor candidates, 99.063 Judicial office, 105.051 National convention delegates, congressional district level, 103.101 Polls, hours of operation, 100.011 Precinct‐level results, 98.0981 Presidential preference, 98.0981, 101.62, 103.101 Returns, filing deadline, 102.112 School board members, 105.051 Special primary elections, 100.101, 100.102, 100.111, 100.141 Tie vote, 100.061 Time, 100.061 Unopposed candidate, 101.252 Vacancies in nomination, 100.111 Property appraisers, 100.041 Public defenders, 100.111 Recall elections, municipalities and charter counties, 100.361 Records Contributions and expenses, 106.06 Elections Commission hearings, 106.26 Electronic tabulation devices, preelection testing records, 101.5612 Retention period, 98.015 Stealing, destroying, or making fraudulent entries, 104.22 Reports on preparations, 100.032 Representatives (state), 100.041, 100.101, 100.111 Resign‐to‐run requirement, public officers, 99.012 Results Absentee ballots, 101.68, 102.141 Canvassing Commission, duties, 100.111, 100.191, 102.111, 102.121, 102.131, 102.141 Certificates, 102.071, 102.121, 102.151 Certification by county canvassing boards, 102.141, 102.151 INDEX 155 Certification by federal and state officers, 102.121, 102.131 Count watchers, denial of privilege or interference with, 104.29 Early release, 101.6103, 101.657, 101.68 False or irregular returns, certification, 102.131 Filing deadlines, 102.112, 102.141 Fraudulent entry or alteration of record tally sheets, 104.22 Judicial nonpartisan elections, 105.051 Posting results, 101.5614, 102.071 Precinct‐level results, 98.0981 Recounts or retabulations, 101.591, 102.141, 102.166 Release before closing of polls, 101.5614, 101.68 State, Department of; duties, 100.351, 102.112, 102.151 Supervisor of elections, transmission by, 102.151 Tabulation of votes, 101.5614, 102.071 Right to vote, 104.0515 Senators (state), 100.041, 100.101, 100.111 Sheriffs Compensation of deputies, 102.021 Duties, generally, 102.091 Election and term of office, 100.041 Entry to polling places or polling rooms, limitation, 102.101 Maintenance of order, 102.031 Neglect of duties, 104.11 Notice of general election, posting, 100.021 Refusal to assist sheriff or deputy at polls, 104.101 Training for deputies, 102.014 Special elections Applicable statutory provisions, 100.191 Bond issue combined with special election, 100.261 Campaign financing reports, 106.29 Canvass of returns and declaration of nominees, 100.111 County commissioners, call by, 100.151 Date, 100.101, 100.111, 100.141 Governor, call by, 100.111, 100.141 Municipal governing authority, call by, 100.151 Notice, 100.141, 100.151 Polls, hours of operation, 100.011 Precinct‐level results, 98.0981 Recall elections, municipalities and charter counties, 100.361 Registration books, availability, 100.151 Return of results, 100.111 State reimbursement of counties, 100.102 Vacancies, filling, 100.101, 100.102, 100.111, 100.141 State attorneys, 100.111 State, Department of Absentee ballots, alternative formats, 101.662 Ballot specifications, 101.151, 103.101 Candidate filing fees, disposition, 99.103, 105.031 Candidates qualifying for election, report, 99.092 Certificates of election, recording, 102.121 Constitutional amendments or revisions, 101.161, 101.171 Deputies to examine registration and election processes, 101.58 Election Code pamphlets, distribution, 97.025 Electronic voting systems Approval, 101.5605, 101.5606 County voting systems, compliance review, 101.5607 Defect proceedings, 101.56065 Examination, 101.5605 Performance report, preparation, 101.595 Rulemaking authority, 101.015, 101.5608, 102.166 Software development, 101.5607 Unofficial returns containing counting errors, tabulation software verification, 102.141 Voting system information, maintenance, 101.5607 Examination of election and registration processes, deputies for, 101.58 Forms, Internet availability, 97.026 Minor political parties, duties, 103.095 Nominees, certification, 99.061, 99.121 Notice of elections, publication, 100.021, 100.141 Overvote and undervote identification and sorting hardware and software, certification, 102.166 Political party executive committee filings, 103.101, 103.121 Poll worker training program, development, 102.014 Precinct‐level election results and book closing statistics, public availability, 98.0981 Premises, records, equipment, and staff of supervisor of elections; access by employees, 101.58 Presidential electors, certification, 103.011 Results of election, duties, 100.351, 102.112, 102.151 Special elections, duties, 100.102, 100.111, 100.141 Statistical information, furnishing, 98.212 Uniform polling place procedures manual, duties, 102.014 Voting equipment, certification for use, 101.294 Voting history information reports, 98.0981 Voting system performance reports, preparation, 101.595 State preemption of election regulations, 97.0115 State, Secretary of Circuit and county court judges, method of selection, 105.036 Directions and opinions to supervisors of elections, 97.012 Elections Commission Trust Fund, provision of rewards, 106.24 Generally, 97.012 Precincts altered or established, waiver of boundary requirements, 101.001 Premises, records, equipment, and staff of supervisors of elections; access, 101.58 Presidential preference primaries, 103.101 Recounts in federal, state, or multicounty races, 102.141, 102.166 Voter registration, 97.012, 97.0575, 98.035, 106.24 Statistical information, furnishing, 98.212 Supreme Court justices, 105.041, 105.051 Tax collectors, 100.041 Time limitation for filing complaints of violations, 106.25 Unlawful acts; penalties Aiding, abetting, advising, or conspiring violations, 104.091 Ballots Absentee ballots, 104.0616, 104.17 Ballot boxes; defacing, destroying, or removing, 104.22 Casting more than one ballot, 101.5611, 101.64, 101.6921, 104.17, 104.18 Changing elector's ballot, 104.21 Copies prepared to be voted, printing or possessing, 104.20 Counting, refusal to allow watchers, 104.29 Defacing or destroying ballot, 104.0615, 104.26 INDEX 156 Delaying or obstructing delivery, 104.0615 Display or exposure by elector, 104.20 Fraudulent ballot, voting or attempting to vote, 101.5611, 101.64, 101.6921, 104.16 Identifying marks, placing on ballots, 104.20 Improper ballots, placing in ballot box or intermingling with proper ballots, 104.13 Record tally sheets and returns; altering, destroying, or stealing, 104.22 Removal from polling place, 104.20 Write‐in ballots, casting other than in handwriting, 104.19 Challenges to right to vote, frivolous filing, 101.111 Community development districts, failure to pay election expenses, 100.011 Complaints containing false allegations, 106.25 Confidential investigative information, disclosure, 106.25 Electronic voting systems; suspension of sales or lease, civil penalties, and disapproval of use, 101.56065 False allegations with intent to injure reputation, 106.265 Generally, 104.41, 106.265 Law enforcement officers, neglect of duty, 104.11 Law enforcement officers, refusal to assist, 104.101 Mail ballot election results, early release, 101.6103 Municipal recall elections, 100.361 Oath, false swearing to, 104.011 Petitions, signature violations, 100.361, 104.185 Political party officers, 103.121, 106.29 Poll‐taking or publishing concerns, advocating or opposing candidate for pay, 104.071 Public officers and employees, political activities, 104.31, 110.233 Results, release before closing of polls, 101.5614, 101.6103, 101.68 Soliciting votes, voters, opinions, contributions, or petition signatures at or near polling places or early voting sites, 101.051, 102.031 Special districts, failure to pay election expenses, 100.011 Supervisors of elections, 104.051, 104.32 Voter information card; destruction, sale, or unauthorized use, 104.013 Voting Absentee and in‐person ballots by same elector, 104.17 Assistance, false declaration for, 104.031 Assisting elector in voting booth, unauthorized persons, 101.051 Assumed name, use, 104.24 Buying votes, 104.061 Carrying items into voting booth, 104.19 Casting more than one ballot, 101.5611, 101.64, 101.6921, 104.17, 104.18 Changing elector's vote, 104.21 Denial of right to vote, 104.0515, 104.0615 Disclosure of elector's vote, 104.20, 104.23 Employers, discharging or threatening to discharge employees for voting, 104.081 Fraud in casting vote, 101.5611, 101.64, 104.041, 104.16, 104.24 Freeholder elections, 100.241 Interference with free exercise of right to vote, 104.0515, 104.061, 104.0615 Selling vote, 104.045 Soliciting voters at or near polling places or early voting sites, 101.051, 102.031 Stickers or rubber stamps, use on ballot, 104.19 Threats to influence voter, 104.061, 104.0615, 104.081, 104.31 Unqualified elector, voting by, 104.15 Write‐in ballot in other than handwriting, 104.19 Voting booths or compartments; defacing, destroying, or removal, 104.26 Voting equipment or voting systems, 101.295, 101.341, 104.30 Vacancies in office Elective offices not filled by appointment, 100.111 Legislature, 100.101, 100.111 Presidential electors, 100.101, 103.021, 103.061, 103.062 Recall elections, municipalities and charter counties, 100.361 Special elections, 100.101, 100.102, 100.111, 100.141 U.S. House of Representatives, 100.101, 100.111 U.S. Senate, 100.161 Voting Assistance, 97.061, 101.051, 101.655, 104.031 Buying votes, 104.061 Carrying mechanical devices, memoranda, or papers into voting booth, 104.19 Casting more than one ballot Notice of prohibition to absentee voters, 101.64, 101.6921 Notice of prohibition to voters, 101.5611 Notice to elections supervisor when multiple absentee ballots are submitted, 101.6952 Prohibition, generally, 104.18 Voting in person and by absentee ballot, 104.17 Challenging voters, 101.048, 101.111, 104.0615 Changing elector's vote, 104.21 Deprivation of voting rights, 104.0515 Disabilities, persons with Provisional ballots, 101.048, 101.049 Voting assistance, 101.051, 101.715 Voting systems, voter interface devices, and polling places accessibility, 101.56062, 101.56063, 101.56064, 101.56075, 101.5612, 101.715 Disclosure of elector's vote, 104.23 District, 101.045 Early voting, 98.0981, 101.5613, 101.657, 101.69, 102.031, 102.141 Educational programs, 98.255 Employers, discharging or threatening to discharge employees for voting, 104.081 Fraud Absentee ballots, 101.64, 101.6921 Assumed name, use, 104.24 Criminal prosecution of violations, 97.012 Election fraud education, 97.012 Fraudulent ballot, voting, 104.16 Investigations, 97.012 Notice to voters, 101.5611, 101.64 Penalties, 101.5611, 101.64, 104.041, 104.16, 104.24 Reward for information leading to conviction, 106.24 State, Secretary of; duties, 97.012 Voter fraud hotline, 97.012 Freeholder, 100.241 INDEX 157 Help America Vote Act of 2002, procedures on complaints of violations, 97.028 History of voting, 98.0981 Identification of electors Absentee voters, 101.6925 Confidentiality of identifying information, 97.0585 Early voting, 101.657 Generally, 101.043 Mail‐registered first‐time voters, 97.052, 97.0535 Signature of voter, 97.0585, 101.043, 101.49 Instructions to elector, 101.031, 101.048, 101.6103 Interference with voting, 101.71, 104.0515, 104.061, 104.0615 Legal residence change, procedure, 101.045, 101.111, 101.663 Marksense ballots, use of marking devices, 101.56075 Name change, procedure, 101.045 Overvotes and undervotes, 101.5606, 101.5614, 101.595, 102.166 Poll list of electors, 101.23, 102.071 Poll watchers, 101.131 Precincts, 101.045 Provisional ballots, 101.045, 101.048, 101.69 Right to vote, 104.0515 Secret vote, 101.041, 101.5606 Selling votes, 104.045 Signature identification, 101.5608 Soliciting votes near polls, 102.031 Stickers or rubber stamps, use in casting ballot, 104.19 Supervision, 101.58 Threats to influence voter, use, 104.061, 104.0615, 104.081, 104.31 Time polls open and close, 100.011 Unqualified elector, voting by, 104.15 Voter Protection Act, 104.0615 Write‐in candidates, 101.5608, 104.19 Voting booths, 101.051, 101.51, 101.71, 104.19, 104.26 Voting systems and equipment Acquisition, 101.293, 101.294, 101.295 Audits, 101.5911 Custodians, 101.34, 101.341 Definitions, 101.292 Disabilities, persons with; voting systems and accessibility, 101.56062, 101.56075 Election officials, 101.34, 101.341 Inspection and testing, 101.5612, 101.58, 102.141 Keys, 104.30 Malfunctions, reports, 102.141 Possession, unauthorized, 104.30 Purchase, use, and sale standards, 101.293, 101.294 Standards and certification, 101.017, 101.294 Tampering, 104.30 Uncertified voting systems, 101.294, 101.295 Vendors, 101.294, 101.295, 101.341 Witnesses, election violations, 104.39 ELECTIONS CANVASSING COMMISSION Certifying election results, 102.111, 102.121 Contests of elections, indispensable party defendant, 102.168 Deadline for filing returns, setting, 102.112 False or irregular returns, duties, 102.131 Membership, 102.111 Recounts, duties, 102.141 Rulemaking authority, 101.698 Special election returns, 100.111, 100.191 ELECTIONS COMMISSION Budget, 106.24 Campaign financing contributions denial, appeal, 106.35 Campaign financing violations, duties, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.25, 106.26, 106.265, 106.29 Campaign treasurers' accounts, inspection, 106.06 Complaints, 104.271, 104.2715, 106.25 Confidentiality of complaints and proceedings, waiver, 106.25 Consent orders, 106.25 Creation, 106.24 Election violations, duties, 106.25, 106.26, 106.265 Executive director, 106.24, 106.25 Final orders and agency actions database, maintenance, 106.25 Hearings Campaign financing violations, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.25, 106.26, 106.29 Election violations, 106.25, 106.26 False or malicious charges against opponents, 104.271 False representation of military service by candidates, expedited hearings, 104.2715 Single commissioner or partial panel, hearings before, 106.24 Voter registration violations, 106.25, 106.26 Jurisdiction, 106.165, 106.25 Meetings, 106.24 Membership, 106.24 Oaths, authority to administer, 106.26 Penalties, assessment, 104.2715, 106.26, 106.265 Powers and duties, 106.25, 106.26 Quorum and voting, 106.24 Rulemaking authority, 104.271, 104.2715, 106.24, 106.26 Service of process and orders, 106.26 Staff, 106.24 Subpoena power, 106.26 Trust Fund, 99.092, 99.093, 105.031, 106.24 Voter registration violations, duties, 106.25, 106.26, 106.265 ELECTIONS, DIVISION OF Campaign depository records, inspection, 106.07, 106.0703 Campaign financing, powers and duties; generally, 106.22, 106.23, 106.33, 106.35 Campaign reports, electronic filing system, 106.0705 Campaign treasurers' accounts, inspection, 106.06 Candidate petitions for qualification, duties, 99.095 County canvassing boards, reports to, 102.141 Elections Canvassing Commission, staff services for, 102.111 Initiative petition duties, 100.371 Investigations, 106.23 Judicial office candidates, duties, 105.031, 105.035 Oaths, authority to administer, 106.23 Poll watcher forms, duties, 101.131 Poll worker training curriculum, development, 102.014 Registered voters, certification of total number, 106.34 Rulemaking authority Audits, independent, 101.591 Campaign financing, 106.35 Campaign reports, electronic filing, 106.0705 Elections emergency contingency plan, 101.733 Generally, 106.22 Political committees or electioneering communications organizations, dissolution, 106.03 Political parties and minor political parties, filings cancellation, 103.095 INDEX 158 Voter registration by third‐party organizations, 97.0575 Voting equipment, 101.294 School board candidates, duties, 105.035 Subpoena power, 106.23 Telephone solicitor registered agent forms, duties, 106.1475 Third‐party voter registration organizations, duties, 97.0575 Voter registration applications or changes, acceptance, 97.053 Voting equipment purchase, use, and sale; duties, 101.293, 101.294 Voting Systems Certification, Bureau of, 101.017 Voting systems, duties, 101.015 ELECTIONS, SUPERVISORS OF Absentee ballots, 101.62, 101.64, 101.6921, 101.6925, 101.6952, 101.697 Ballots Absentee ballots, duties, 101.62, 101.64, 101.68, 101.6921, 101.6925, 101.6952, 101.697, 102.141 Box, duty to furnish, 101.24, 101.5608 Box, sealing and delivery to counting location, 101.5614 Candidates' names, placement, 101.2512 Illegal absentee ballots, notice to electors, 101.68 Inspection by public, duties, 101.572, 119.07 Mail ballot elections, duties, 101.6103 Printing, 100.051, 101.21 Provisional ballots, duties, 101.048, 101.049 Sample ballot, publishing and transmitting, 101.20 Candidate filing fees, duties, 105.031 Candidate list, submission to Department of State, 99.092 Certificates of election, issuance, 102.155 Challenging voters, duties, 101.111 Community development district elections, duties, 100.011, 190.006 Compensation Payment by county, 98.015 Constitutional amendments, availability at polling rooms or early voting areas, 101.171 County canvassing boards, members, 102.141 County voting system filings, duties, 102.141 Delivery of registration books to successor, refusal, 104.32 Deputy supervisors, 98.015, 101.5614, 101.665, 101.68 Duties, generally, 98.015 Early voting, duties, 101.657, 102.141 Election, 98.015 Election boards, appointment, 102.012, 102.014 Election clerks, inspectors, and deputy sheriffs; training and certification, 102.014 Election Code pamphlets, distribution, 97.025 Election districts, provision, 103.091 Election preparation report on website, 100.032 Electronic voting systems, defect proceedings, 101.56065 Electronic voting systems, use of provisionally approved system, 101.015 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, duties, 99.0955 Influencing or interfering with ballot voting, 104.051 Initiative petitions, duties, 100.371, 105.036 Judicial office candidates, duties, 105.035 Mail ballot elections, duties, 101.6102, 101.6103 Mail‐registered voters, notification of identification requirements, 97.0535 Malfunction or error reports, 102.141 Materials retention or destruction, 101.545 Municipal elections, duties, 101.002 Nominees, certification from Department of State, 99.121 Oath, 98.015 Oaths, authority to administer, 101.665 Office hours, 98.015 Overvotes and undervotes, reports, 101.595 Petition signatures, verification, 99.095, 99.097, 103.021, 105.035 Petitions, retention period, 99.097 Poll watchers, 101.131 Pollworker recruitment and training, duties, 102.014 Precinct boundary changes, 101.001 Precinct collocation duties, 101.71, 102.012 Recall petitions in municipalities and charter counties, signature verification, 100.361 Results, release before closing of polls, 101.5614, 101.68 Results, transmission, 102.151 School board elections, duties, 105.035, 1001.362, 1001.364 Seal, 98.015 Security procedures, 101.015 Solicitation at polling places or early voting sites, duties, 102.031 Special district elections, duties, 100.011 Special elections, notice, 100.141, 100.151 State, Secretary of; directions and opinions from, 97.012 Statistical information, furnishing, 98.212 Supervised voting for assisted living facility and nursing home residents, duties, 101.655 Third‐party voter registration organizations, duties, 97.0575 Uniform polling place procedures manual, availability to precincts, 102.014 Unlawful acts; penalties Interfering with or influencing voter, 104.051 Release of election results before closing of polls, 101.5614, 101.68 Voter registration records, refusal to deliver to successor, 104.32 Voter educational programs, duties, 98.255 Voter's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, posting at each polling place, 101.031 Voting equipment testing, notices, 101.5612 Voting systems, custodian, 101.34 Write‐in voting, duties, 101.5608 ELECTRONIC MAIL Elections, absentee ballot requests for uniformed services voters and overseas voters, 101.62, 101.6952 Elections, sample ballots, 101.20 EMERGENCIES Voting equipment purchases, 101.293 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Definitions, 101.732 Governor Elections; suspension, delay, or rescheduling, 101.733 ESTIMATING CONFERENCES Financial Impact Estimating Conference, 100.371, 101.161 ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT Candidates for public office Financial interests, disclosure, 99.061, 99.063, 105.031, 112.3144, 112.3145 Disclosure Financial interests, generally, 99.061 EVIDENCE Bond referenda results, 100.291 Presumptions INDEX 159 Absentee ballots from absent uniformed services and overseas voters, date of mailing, 101.6952 Voter registration, 92.295, 97.0575 FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS (FAX) Absentee ballots and ballot requests for uniformed services voters and overseas voters, 101.62, 101.697 FALSE PERSONATION Elector, 104.24 FEDERAL COURTS Felony convictions, notice to Department of State, 98.093 FEDERAL FUNDS Voting systems and polling place accessibility for persons with disabilities, state eligibility for, 101.56063, 101.56064 FELONS Public office, recall in municipalities and charter counties, 100.361 Voting Disqualification, 97.041 Registration application, felons with civil rights restored, 97.052 Registration system, removal of name from, 98.045, 98.075, 98.093 FINANCIAL IMPACT ESTIMATING CONFERENCE Initiatives, financial impact statements and financial information statements, 100.371, 101.161 FINES AND PENALTIES Candidates, 104.271, 104.2715 Third‐party voter registration organizations, 97.0575 FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Voter registration duties, 97.05831 FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM INSTITUTIONS Voter registration, 97.052, 97.0583 FORGERY Voter information cards, 104.013 FRAUD Candidates, 97.012 Voter registration, 97.012, 97.052, 104.42, 106.24 FREEHOLDERS Elections, generally, 100.241 GENERAL REVENUE FUND Deposits Campaign financing violation penalties, 106.08, 106.19, 106.265 Candidates False or malicious charge, penalties, 104.271 False representations of military service, penalties, 104.2715 Filing fees, 99.0955, 99.103, 106.087 Reporting violations, fines, 106.07 Surplus campaign funds, 106.141 Electioneering communications organizations, fines, 106.0703 Political committees, fines, 106.07 Political party affiliated committees, fines or withheld funds, 106.088, 106.29 Political party candidate assessments, 106.087 Political party executive committees, fines, 106.0702, 106.29 GIFTS Political candidates; donations to political parties or religious, charitable, or civic groups, 106.08 Voting, influencing with gifts, 104.061 GOVERNOR Appointments Elections Canvassing Commission, 102.111 Elections Commission, 106.24 Political party state executive committee, at‐large members, 103.091 Presidential electors, 103.021 United States Senate, temporary appointment, 100.161 Voter registration or removal complaint dispute mediators, 97.023 Campaign financing, limitation on contributions, 106.08 Campaign financing, state funds, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35 Contributions solicited for certain charitable organizations, reporting requirements, 106.0701 Election, 100.041, 101.595 Emergency powers Election emergencies, 101.733 Gubernatorial candidates, 99.063, 101.6952, 106.0701 Membership on Elections Canvassing Commission, 102.111 Political party state executive committee, 103.091 Presidential electors, nomination, 103.021 Term of office, 100.041 Vacancies in public offices Election to fill, calling, 100.111, 100.141, 100.161 GOVERNOR, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF Estimating conferences, participation, 100.371 GRAND JURIES Elections, special investigations, 104.43 GUARDIANS Absentee ballots for electors, requests for, 101.62 HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Deceased voters, list compilation, 98.093 Voter registration system maintenance, provision of death information, 98.075, 98.093 HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF Records Voter registration information and declinations, 97.057 Voter registration, 97.023, 97.052, 97.057 HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES Voter registration, 97.055 IDENTIFICATION CARDS Voter registration, generally, 97.053, 97.057, 98.045 Voters, confidentiality of identification numbers, 97.0585 IMMUNITY Voter challengers, 101.111 INCOME Financial disclosure; candidates, public officers, and public employees, 99.061 INCOMPETENT OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS Legal disabilities Voting or registering to vote, disqualification, 97.041, 98.045, 98.093 Voter registration, 97.052 INDIGENT AND LOW‐INCOME PERSONS Voter registration ineligibility determination appeals, waiver of court costs, 98.0755 INJUNCTIONS Campaign financing, 106.27 Elections, 97.012, 106.27 Voter registration, 97.012, 97.023, 97.0575, 106.27 Voting violations, enforcement of hearing officer orders, 97.028 INDEX 160 INTEREST AND INTEREST RATES Community development districts, failure to pay election expenses; interest penalty, 100.011 Special districts, failure to pay election expenses; interest penalty, 100.011 JAILS Prisoners Absentee ballots, mailing to, 101.62 JUDGMENTS Election contest, ouster, 102.1682 JURISDICTION Elections Commission, 106.165, 106.25 Legislative election contests, 102.171 Voter registration or removal complaints, 97.023 LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Discharge from employment Voting, 104.081 Voting, employer coercion, 104.081 LAW ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Voter registration system maintenance, furnishing names of felons, 98.093 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Political candidates, resign‐to‐run requirement, 99.012 Polling places, entry into, 102.101 LEGAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Election complaints, false allegations; actions to recover costs and fees, 106.265 LEGISLATURE Appointments Political party state executive committee, at‐large members, 103.091 Apportionment Candidates seeking ballot position in apportionment year, signature requirements, 99.09651 Candidates for legislative office, contributions solicited for certain charitable organizations; reporting duties, 106.0701 Candidates for legislative office, limitation on campaign contributions, 106.08 Constitution of Florida Amendment or revision, 101.161 Economic and Demographic Research, Office of Estimating conferences, participation, 100.371 Initiative financial information statements, publication on website, 100.371 House of Representatives Estimating conferences, participation, 100.371 Majority leader, leadership funds, 106.295 Minority leader, 103.091, 103.092, 106.24, 106.295 Speaker Affiliated party committee, duties, 103.092 Elections Commission, nomination of members, 106.24 Leadership funds, 106.295 Political party state executive committee, at‐large member, 103.091 Members Contributions solicited for certain charitable organizations, reporting duties, 106.0701 Election, 100.041, 100.101, 100.111, 102.171 Political party executive committees, at‐large membership, 103.091 Term of office, 100.041 Vacancy in office, 100.111 Resolutions Constitutional amendment or revision, 101.161 Joint resolutions, 101.161 Senate Confirmation of appointments Elections Commission, 106.24 Estimating conferences, participation, 100.371Majority leader, leadership funds, 106.295 Minority leader, 103.091, 103.092, 106.24, 106.295 President Affiliated party committee, duties, 103.092 Elections Commission, nomination of members, 106.24 Leadership funds, 106.295 Political party state executive committee, at‐large member, 103.091 LIBRARIES Voter registration agency status and duties, 97.021, 97.023, 97.052, 97.053, 97.058 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Campaign financing, limitation on contributions, 106.08 Campaign financing, state funds, 106.33, 106.34 Candidates for office, 99.063, 100.111, 101.6952, 106.0701 Contributions solicited for certain charitable organizations, reporting duties, 106.0701 Election, 101.151, 101.595 Political party state executive committee, member, 103.091 LIMITATION OF ACTIONS Constitutional amendments or revisions proposed by joint resolutions, challenges, 101.161 Criminal prosecutions Campaign finance violations, 106.28 Elections Bond referendum, testing validity, 100.321 Campaign finance violations, 106.25, 106.28 Contesting election, generally, 102.168 Election Code violation complaints, 106.25 Voter registration violation complaints, 106.25 LOANS Election campaign financing, 106.07, 106.0702, 106.0703, 106.075, 106.11 LOBBYISTS Elections Commission, membership restrictions, 106.24 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Elections, statistical information, 98.212 Funds Electioneering communications, restrictions on expenditure, 106.113 Political advertisements, restriction on expending for, 106.113 Ordinances Candidates and officers, electronic filing of reports, 106.07 Voter registration records, duties, 98.093 LOCAL OPTION Circuit court judges, direct election or merit selection and retention, 101.161, 105.036 County court judges, direct election or merit selection and retention, 101.161, 105.036 MAGAZINES Advertisements intended to influence public policy or vote of public official, sponsorship designation, 106.1437 Political advertising, rates and charges, 106.16 INDEX 161 MAIL Absentee ballots, 101.6103, 101.62 Voter registration by mail, 97.052, 97.0535 MALFEASANCE AND MISFEASANCE Public officers and employees, generally Municipal officers, 100.361 MANDAMUS Election laws, enforcement, 97.012 Voting violations, enforcement of hearing officer orders, 97.028 MARRIED PERSONS Absentee ballot request by spouse, 101.62 MEDIATION Mediators Voter registration disputes, 97.023 Voter registration or removal complaints, 97.023 Voting violation proceedings, 97.028 MERGER AND CONSOLIDATION Election precincts, 101.001 MILITARY PERSONNEL Candidates for office, false representation of service; penalty, 104.2715 Oaths, administration, 92.51, 101.665 Recruitment offices, voter registration, 97.012, 97.023, 97.052, 97.053 Reservists Candidates for office, false representation of service; penalty, 104.2715 Voting, 97.012, 97.0555, 101.62, 101.64, 101.665, 101.694, 101.6952 MINORITY GROUPS Voting rights, deprivation or interference with, 104.0515 MINORS Voting, preregistration for, 97.041 MOTOR VEHICLES State vehicles Candidates for public office, use of vehicles, 106.15 Charges for use of vehicles, 106.15, 287.16 Limitation on use of vehicles, 106.15, 287.17 MOTOR VOTER LAW, 97.053, 97.057 MUNICIPALITIES Annexation or contraction Mail ballot elections, 101.6102 Referenda, 101.6102 Elections Annexation or contraction, 101.6102 Ballot printing costs, 101.21 Candidates, qualifying fees, 99.093 Conduct, governing, 97.0115, 100.3605 Dates, change of, 100.3605, 101.75 Early voting, 101.657 Election Code, conduct governed by, 100.3605 Permanent single registration system, 97.105, 101.002 Precinct boundaries, 101.001, 101.002 Recall, governing body members, 100.361 Registered persons with no permanent address, voting, 101.045 Special elections, call, 100.151 Employees Political candidates, resignation from employment, 99.012 Finances Electioneering communications, restriction on expending for, 106.113 Political advertisements, restriction on expending for, 106.113 Governing bodies Recall petitions and elections, 100.361 Officers Candidates for another office, resignation, 99.012 Terms of office, 101.75 Ordinances Elections, 100.3605, 101.75 Political advertising, restrictions on, 106.1435 NAMES Fictitious or false names Candidate petitions, signing with fictitious name, 104.185 Elections, fraudulently assuming name, 104.24 Recall petitions, signing with fictitious name, 100.361 Political parties, use restrictions, 103.081 NATIONAL GUARD Candidates for office, false representation of service; penalty, 104.2715 NEWSPAPERS Elections Absentee ballots, notice of canvass of returns, 102.141 Ballot, publishing, 101.20 Candidate support or opposition, remuneration, 104.071 Electronic tabulating equipment testing, notice, 101.5612 Emergencies, rescheduled elections, 101.733 General election, notice, 100.021 Special election, notice, 100.141 Emergencies, public service messages, 101.733Political advertising, rates and charges, 106.16 NONRESIDENTS Campaign contributions from, 106.33, 106.35 NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS Supervised voting for residents, request for, 101.655 NURSING HOMES Residents Absent electors, 101.655 OATHS Authority to administer Deputy supervisors of elections, 101.665 Elections Commission, 106.26 Elections, supervisors of, 101.665 Military officers,101.665 Public officers and employees, 101.665 Voting violation hearing officers, 97.028 Public officers and employees, generally Authority to administer, generally, 101.665 Vacancy in office, nominees and appointees, 100.111, 114.05 OFFENDER REVIEW, COMMISSION ON Clemency, 98.093 Voter registration system maintenance, provision of clemency information, 98.093 OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Exemptions from statutory provisions, 106.1435 Local government regulation Political signs, 106.1435 Political signs, 106.1435, 106.1437 Public policy or vote of official, advertisements intended to influence; sponsorship designation, 106.1437 Removal Political signs, 106.1435 INDEX 162 PARKING AND PARKING FACILITIES Disabilities, persons with Election polling places, 101.715 PERJURY Elections, false swearing to oath, 104.011 PHOTOGRAPHS Polling rooms or early voting areas, prohibition, 102.031 PLANNING (STATE) Elections emergency contingency plan, 101.733 Financial Impact Estimating Conference, 16.061, 100.371, 101.161 PLEADINGS Constitutional amendments or revisions proposed by joint resolutions, challenges, 101.161 Election contest, 102.168 Voter registration or removal violations, complaints, 97.023 POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENTS Affiliated party committees, 106.143 Campaign fund raisers, 106.025 Candidate approval, 106.143 Candidates; purchasing from political parties or religious, charitable, or civic groups, 106.08 Content, 106.143 Definitions, 106.011 Disclaimers, 106.071, 106.143, 106.1439 Distribution near polling places, 102.031 Electioneering communications, 106.011, 106.071, 106.113, 106.1439 Endorsements, 106.021, 106.143 In‐kind contributions, 106.143 Independent expenditures for, 106.011, 106.071 Independent (no party affiliation) candidates, 106.143 Internet advertisements, 106.143 Language other than English, 106.143 Nonincumbent candidates, 106.143 Nonpartisan offices, 106.143 Party name or symbol, use, 103.081, 106.143 Petty cash funds, purchases from, 106.12 Political committees, 106.143 Political parties, 106.143 Public funds, restrictions on expenditure or acceptance, 106.113 Public policy or vote of public official, advertisements intended to influence; sponsorship designation, 106.1437 Rates and charges, limitation, 106.16, 106.161 Removal, 106.1435 Required statements, 106.071, 106.143, 106.1439, 106.147 Signs, displaying, 106.1435 Telephone calls, 106.1439, 106.147, 106.1475 Televised broadcasts, closed captioning and descriptive narrative requirements, 106.165 "Thank you" advertisements, 106.11 Unlawful acts; penalties Civil penalties, 106.265 Criminal penalties, 106.071, 106.1439, 106.147, 106.1475 Distribution near polling places, 102.031 Independent expenditure violations, 106.071 Rates and charges, excessive, 106.16 Required contents, failure to include, 106.071, 106.143, 106.1439 Telephone solicitation violations, 106.1439, 106.147, 106.1475 Televised broadcasts, violations, 106.165 Write‐in candidates, 106.143 POLITICAL COMMITTEES Accounting records, 106.06 Advisory opinions, Division of Elections, 106.23 Campaign depositories, 106.021, 106.05, 106.07, 106.11 Campaign treasurer, appointment, 106.021 Civil actions involving, 106.27 Constitutional amendment initiative petition sponsors, 100.371, 106.19 Contesting verification of signatures on candidate's petition for qualification, 99.097 Contributions Affiliated organizations, receipt and transfer by, 106.08 Campaign treasurer, receipt through, 106.021 Deposit procedure, 106.05 Legislative intent, 106.31 Limitations, 106.08, 106.19 National depository, deposit in, 106.021, 106.07 Registered agent requirement, 106.022 Reports, 106.07, 106.0705, 106.08, 106.19 Definitions, 106.011 Deputy campaign treasurers, 106.021 Disbanding, notice, 106.03 Expenditures Campaign treasurer, making through, 106.021 Checks, 106.11 Credit card purchases, 106.07, 106.11, 106.125 Debit cards, 106.11 Donations to religious, charitable, or civic organizations, 106.08 Independent expenditures, 106.011, 106.087 Joint endorsements of candidates, advertising expenditures, 106.021 Petty cash funds, 106.12 Public utility services, 106.14 Registered agent requirement, 106.022 Reports, 106.07 Unauthorized expenditures, 106.19 Financial reports, content and filing, 106.07, 106.08, 106.19 Gifts in memory of deceased persons, 106.08 Injunctions, 106.27 Judicial selection initiative sponsors, 105.036 Petty cash funds, 106.11, 106.12 Political advertisements, 106.143 Poll watchers, designation, 101.131 Polls and surveys, conducting, 106.17 Registered agent and registered office, 106.022 Registration, 106.03 Statement of organization, content and filing, 106.03 Telephone solicitation, 106.147 Television broadcasts, closed captioning and descriptive narrative requirements, 106.165 POLITICAL PARTIES Advisory opinions, Division of Elections, 106.23 Affiliated party committees Advisory opinions, Division of Elections, 106.23 Campaign financing reporting provisions, applicability, 103.092 Candidate surplus campaign funds, distribution, 106.141 Civil actions, 106.27 Contributions, 106.011, 106.08, 106.29 Donations to religious, civic, or charitable organizations, 106.08 INDEX 163 Duties, generally, 103.092 Establishment, 103.092 Expenditures, 106.011, 106.021, 106.29 Gifts in memory of deceased persons, 106.08 Injunctions, 106.27 Leaders, 103.092, 106.0705, 106.088, 106.29 Name, abbreviation, or symbol of political party; use, 103.081 Party assessments, receipt, 103.121, 106.088 Political advertisements, 106.143 Polls and surveys, 106.17 Reports, 106.0705, 106.08, 106.29 Telephone solicitation, 106.147 Television broadcasts, closed captioning and descriptive narrative requirements, 106.165 Treasurers, 103.092, 106.0705, 106.088, 106.29 Unlawful acts; penalties, 106.08, 106.088, 106.165, 106.265, 106.29 Candidate contributions or purchases, 106.08 Candidate qualifying fees, remission, 99.061, 99.103 Candidate surplus campaign funds, distribution, 106.141 Civil actions, 106.27 Constitution and bylaws, 103.091, 103.121 Contesting verification of signatures on candidate's petition for qualification, 99.097 Contributions received, reporting, 106.08, 106.29 County executive committees At‐large members, 103.091 Audits, 103.121 Campaign contributions, limitation, 106.08, 106.087, 106.29, 106.33 Campaign finance reports, 106.0702, 106.08, 106.29 Contributions received, reporting, 106.08, 106.29 District unit of representation, 103.091 Election, 101.252, 103.091 Endorsement or recommendation of candidates for nomination, 103.121 Establishment, 103.091 Expenditures, 106.011, 106.0702, 106.087 False or incomplete campaign finance reports, certification, 106.29 Filing requirements, 103.091 Gifts in memory of deceased persons, 106.08 Membership, 103.091 Misuse of funds by chair or treasurer, 103.121 Organizational meetings, 103.091 Poll watchers, designation by chair, 101.131 Polls, conducting, 106.17 Powers and duties, generally, 103.121 Removal of members, 103.141 Term of office, 103.091 Vacancies in nomination to elective office, filling, 100.111 Vacancies on committees, filling, 103.091, 103.131 Election boards, membership, 102.012 Election statistical information, access to, 98.212 Electronic voting systems, testing and vote‐counting representatives, 101.5612 Expenditures, 106.011, 106.08, 106.29 Financial records, 103.121 Fund raisers, 106.025 In‐kind contributions, limitations, 106.08 Injunctions, 106.27 Joint endorsements of candidates, advertising expenditures, 106.021 Judicial candidates, endorsement or support, 105.09 Leadership funds, 106.295 Minor parties, formation, 103.095 Name or abbreviation, use restrictions, 103.081 Names of groups or committees associated with, filing, 103.081 National committees, 103.091, 106.011, 106.08, 106.29 National convention delegates, election, 103.091, 103.101 Political advertisements, 106.143 Poll watchers, designation, 101.131 Polls and surveys, 106.17 Presidential electors, nomination, 103.021, 103.091 Presidential preference primary, 103.101 Primary elections, voting, 101.021 Rulemaking authority, 103.091, 103.101 State executive committees At‐large members, 103.091 Audits, 103.121 Campaign contributions, limitation, 106.08, 106.087, 106.29, 106.33 Campaign finance reports, 106.0702, 106.0705, 106.08, 106.29 Chair, 103.081 Elections, 101.252, 103.091 Endorsement or recommendation of candidates for nomination, 103.121 Expenditures, 106.011, 106.0702, 106.087 False or incomplete campaign finance reports, certification, 106.29 Filing requirements, 103.091 Gifts in memory of deceased persons, 106.08 Governing bodies, membership, 103.091 Membership, 103.091 Minor parties, 103.095 Misuse of funds by chair or treasurer, 103.121 National convention delegates, selection, 103.101 Organizational meetings, 103.091 Party name or symbol use, authorization, 103.081 Polls, conducting, 106.17 Powers and duties, generally, 103.121 Presidential electors, recommendation of candidates for nomination, 103.021 Requirement, 103.091 Rulemaking authority, 103.101, 103.121 Terms of office, 103.091 Vacancies, events creating, 103.131 Vacancies in nomination to elective office, filling, 100.111 Voting, 103.091 Supervised voting teams, representation on, 101.655 Symbols, use restrictions, 103.081 Television broadcasts, closed captioning and descriptive narrative requirements, 106.165 Unlawful acts; penalties, 103.121, 106.087, 106.088, 106.165, 106.29 Vacancies in nominations to elective offices, filling, 100.111 Vacancies in party offices, 103.091, 103.131 Voting systems and equipment, preelection inspection and testing, 101.5612 PRINTING Voter registration application forms, 97.052 Voting ballots, 101.21 INDEX 164 PROPERTY APPRAISERS Election, 100.041 PROSECUTIONS Failure to prosecute, 106.25 PUBLIC DEFENDERS Election, 100.111 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Political activities Candidacy for office, 99.012 Coercion or influence, 104.31 Judicial office candidates, 105.071 Participation restrictions, 104.31 Services to candidates during working hours, 106.15 Unlawful acts; penalties, 104.31 PUBLIC MEETINGS Exemptions from open government provisions Campaign finances, investigatory proceedings, 106.25 Election violation investigatory proceedings, 106.25 Voter registration, investigatory proceedings, 106.25 Financial Impact Estimating Conference, 100.371 PUBLIC OFFICERS Campaign fund raisers, candidates for office, 106.025 Candidates for another office, resignation, 99.012 Candidates for office, qualification, 99.061, 99.063, 105.031 Office accounts, transfer of surplus campaign funds to, 106.141 Services to candidates during working hours, 106.15 Suspension and removal Deputy supervisors of elections, 98.015 Travel expenses, 106.141, 112.061 PUBLIC RECORDS Campaign finance reports, 106.07, 106.0703 Campaign finance violation proceedings, 106.25 Election violation proceedings, 106.25 Electioneering communications organization reports, 106.0703 Exemptions from disclosure Absentee ballots, record of requests and delivery information, 101.62 Campaign finance reports, 106.0706, 106.25 Election violation complaints and investigative reports, 106.25 Stalking victims, identifying information, 97.0585 Voter or voter registration information, 97.0585, 98.045, 106.25 Voting systems software, 101.5607 Voter registration, 106.25 Voting systems software, 101.5607 PUBLISHING AND PUBLICATIONS Uniform polling place procedures manual, 102.014 QUO WARRANTO Election contest, 102.169 RADIO Advertisements intended to influence public policy or vote of official, sponsor designation statement, 106.1437 Emergencies, public service messages, 101.733 Political advertising, 106.1437, 106.16, 106.161 RECALL Municipal and charter county elections, 100.361 RECORDS MANAGEMENT (LOCAL GOVERNMENTS) Elections, supervisors of, 98.045 Voter registration information, 98.081, 98.461 RECORDS MANAGEMENT (STATE) Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Department of, 97.057 REFERENDA Ballot, 101.161 Bond issues Applicable statutory provisions, 100.221 Approval of issuance, 100.281 Ballot format, 100.341 Calling, 100.211 Canvass of returns, 100.271 Contesting, 100.321 Costs, 100.201, 100.261 Defeat, waiting period before new election, 100.331 Evidence of result, 100.291 Failure to achieve majority vote, 100.281 Holding with other elections, 100.261 Inspectors and clerks, 100.271 Municipalities, generally, 100.311 Notice, 100.211 Polling place, 100.221 Recording results, 100.271, 100.291 Refunding bonds, 100.301 Requirement, generally, 100.201 Resolution ordering, 100.211 Returns, canvassing and recording, 100.271 Validity, contesting, 100.321 Charter county governing board members, terms of office commencement, 100.041 Constitutional amendment or revision, 101.161 Contesting, 102.168, 102.1682, 102.1685 County commissioners, 100.041, 124.011 Freeholders, 100.241 Judicial selection initiatives, 101.161 Legislatively mandated election, certification of results, 100.351 Mail ballot elections Absentee voting, 101.6103, 101.6105 Applicability of election laws, generally, 101.6106 Canvass of returns, 101.6103, 101.6104 Challenge, defect on voter's certificate, 101.6104 Costs, 101.6102 Limitations, 101.6102 Mail Ballot Election Act, 101.6101 Procedure, generally, 101.6103 Voter's certificate, 101.6103, 101.6104 Municipal annexation or contraction, 101.6102 Notices, 100.342 Special or local laws, 100.351 Telephone solicitation, ballot proposals, 106.147 REFUNDING BONDS Election for issuance approval, 100.301 RELATIVES Absentee ballots for electors, requests for, 101.62 REPORTS TO GOVERNOR Voting system performance reports, 101.595 REPORTS TO LEGISLATURE Voting history information, 98.0981 Voting system performance reports, 101.595 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Electors, 97.041, 98.075, 101.111 Political party county executive committees, 103.091 Voter registration, 97.041, 98.045, 98.075 Write‐in candidates, 99.0615 REWARDS Information leading to arrest and conviction Voter registration or voter fraud, 106.24 INDEX 165 ROADS AND HIGHWAYS Rights‐of‐way Political signs, 106.1435 SCHOOL BOARDS Candidates for election, 105.031, 105.035, 105.041, 105.051, 105.08 Terms of office, 100.041 SCHOOL DISTRICTS Elections Bond elections Holding with other elections, 100.261 School board members Candidates, 105.031, 105.035, 105.041, 105.051, 105.08 Electors qualified to vote, 105.061 Generally, 100.041 Unopposed candidates, 105.051 Superintendents, 100.041 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS Election, 100.041 Term of office, 100.041 SEALS Elections, supervisors of, 98.015 SERVICE OF PROCESS Agents Political telephone solicitors, 106.1475 Election contest complaints, 102.168 Elections Commission subpoenas and orders, 106.26 Sheriffs Elections Commission subpoenas or orders, 106.26 SETTLEMENTS Campaign financing violation complaints, consent agreements, 106.25 Election violation complaints, consent agreements, 106.25 SHERIFFS Deputies Candidates for office of sheriff, resign‐to‐run, 99.012 Election official duties and responsibilities, training, 102.014 Election of sheriffs, 100.041 Legal notices, publication, 100.021 Term of office, 100.041 SHORT TITLES Election Campaign Financing Act, 106.30 Election Code, 97.011 Elections Emergency Act, 101.731 Electronic Voting Systems Act, 101.5601 Mail Ballot Election Act, 101.6101 Voter Protection Act, 104.0615 Voter Registration Act, 97.032 SIGNATURES Voters or voter registration applicants, 97.052, 97.055, 97.0585, 98.077, 101.49 SOCIAL SECURITY Numbers Voter registration, 97.052, 97.053, 97.057, 97.0585, 98.045 Voters, confidentiality, 97.0585 Social Security Administration, provision of death information for voter registration system maintenance, 98.075 SOCIAL SERVICES Voter registration at offices providing public assistance, 97.021, 97.023, 97.052, 97.053, 97.058 SOLICITATION Campaign contributions, 102.031, 106.15, 420.512 Constitutional amendment initiative petition signatures, paid petition circulators, 106.191 Contributions Campaign contributions, 102.031, 106.15Political candidates, charitable contributions, 106.08 State officers or candidates, solicitations by, 106.0701 Political telephone solicitation, 106.1439, 106.147, 106.1475 Polling places, solicitation at, 102.031 Voter registrations for compensation, 104.012 Voters at or near polling places or early voting sites, 101.051, 102.031 SPECIAL DISTRICTS Elections Candidate qualifications, 99.061, 99.095 Early voting, 101.657 Payment of costs, 100.011 Employees and officers Candidate for another office, resignation, 99.012 STALKING Aggravated stalking Victim identifying information, public records exemption, 97.0585 Victim identifying information, public records exemption, 97.0585 STATE AGENCIES Voter registration records, duties, 98.093 STATE ATTORNEYS Campaign finance violations, duties, 106.25 Election, 100.111 Election violations, duties, 106.25 Voter registration violations, duties, 106.25 STATE CONTRACTS Voter registration, 97.058 STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Constitutional amendments or revisions proposed by joint resolutions, duties, 101.161 Official records Electronic voting system vendors, registered agents, 101.5605 Initiative petition financial impact statements, 100.371 Minor political parties, 103.095 Political party executive committee rules, 103.101 Rulemaking authority Elections Absent uniformed services voters and absentee ballot delivery on day of election, 101.62 Ballots, 101.151, 101.62 Campaign treasurers' reports, 106.07 Candidate qualifications, 99.061 Counting of votes, 101.5614 County voting system filings, 102.141 Electronic or electromechanical voting systems, 101.015, 101.5608, 102.166 Fraud complaints, 97.012 Initiatives, 100.371 Interpretation and implementation of elections laws, uniform standards, 97.012 Judicial selection initiatives, 105.036 Mail ballot elections, 101.6107 Overseas voters, 101.62, 101.697 Petitions, verification of signatures, 99.097 INDEX 166 Polling places, accessibility for persons with disabilities, 101.715 Precinct‐level results and book closing statistics, 98.0981 Recounts, 102.141, 102.166 Uniform polling place procedures manual, adoption, 102.014 Voter education programs, 98.255 Voting history information, 98.0981 Voting systems, audit procedures, 101.5911 Write‐in absentee ballots, 101.6951, 102.166 Voter registration, 97.012, 97.052, 98.035, 98.045, 98.075 STATE EMPLOYEES Political candidates, resignation from employment, 99.012 Selected Exempt Service Elections Commission attorneys, 106.24 Senior Management Service Elections Commission, executive director, 106.24 STATE FUNDS Election campaign financing, 106.32, 106.33, 106.34, 106.35 STATE OFFICERS Candidates for another office, resign‐to‐run, 99.012 STATE, SECRETARY OF Constitutional amendments or revisions proposed by joint resolutions, duties, 101.161 Initiative financial information statements, publication on website, 100.371 Initiatives, duties, 100.371, 101.161 Rulemaking authority, 100.371, 105.036 Voter registration, duties, 97.012, 97.0575, 98.035 STATE UNIVERSITIES Students Voter registration, 97.052, 97.0583 Voter registration, 97.052, 97.0583 STATEWIDE PROSECUTOR Election irregularities or fraud, prosecution, 97.012 SUBPOENAS Elections Commission, 106.26 Elections, Division of, 106.23 Voting violation hearing officers, 97.028 SUPERSEDEAS Voter registration ineligibility determination appeals, 98.0755 SUPREME COURT Advisory opinions, 100.371 Decisions and opinions Advisory opinions, 100.371 Initiative petitions, review, 100.371 Justices Campaign financing, limitation on contributions, 106.08 Retention election, 105.041, 105.051 TAX COLLECTORS Election, 100.041 Terms of office, 100.041 TAXATION AND BUDGET REFORM COMMISSION, 101.161 TELEPHONES Electioneering communications calls, 106.1439 Solicitation Political campaigns, 106.1439, 106.147, 106.1475 Toll‐free numbers and hotlines Voter fraud hotline, 97.012 Voter registration services, 97.058 TELEVISION Advertisements intended to influence public policy or vote of public official, sponsorship designation statement, 106.1437 Emergencies, public service messages, 101.733 Political advertising, 106.16, 106.161, 106.165 THEFT Election records, ballot boxes, or returns, 104.22 THREATS Employer's threats to control votes of employees, 104.081 Voter registration, interference with or influencing, 104.012 Voters, influencing, 104.061, 104.0615, 104.081, 104.31 Voting rights, interference with, 104.0515, 104.061, 104.0615 TRAVEL EXPENSES Candidates for statewide office, credit card use, 106.125 Elected officers, payment from surplus campaign funds, 106.141 Political committees, credit card use, 106.125 TRUST FUNDS (PUBLIC) Elections Commission Trust Fund, 99.092, 99.093, 105.031, 106.24 UNITED STATES Election Assistance Commission voter registration application form, acceptance, 97.052 Help America Vote Act of 2002, 97.028 U.S. attorneys, 98.093 VACANCY IN OFFICE Congress, members of, 100.101, 100.111 County officers, generally, 100.361 Legislators, 100.101, 100.111 Municipal officers Malfeasance or misfeasance, removal for, 100.361 Recall elections, 100.361 Presidential electors, 100.101, 103.021, 103.061, 103.062 Resignation to qualify for another office, 99.012, 100.111 United States Senators, 100.161 VENUE Campaign finance violations, 106.26, 106.27 Election contests, 102.1685 Election proceedings, 97.012, 106.27 Voter registration proceedings, 97.012, 106.27 VETERANS Political candidates, false representation of veteran status, 104.2715 Voter registration date, recently discharged service personnel, 97.0555 VICTIMS OF CRIME Identity or identifying information, confidentiality Stalking victims, 97.0585VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS Absentee ballots for blind persons, assistance in casting, 101.65, 101.661, 101.6923 Voting assistance, 101.051 Voting systems and voter interface devices, 101.56062 VITAL STATISTICS Voters, notice of death, 98.093 VOTER REGISTRATION Absentee registration, 101.665 Address confirmation requests, 98.065, 98.0655 Administration of statutory provisions, 97.012, 98.045 Age requirement, 97.041, 98.045, 98.075 Applications Acceptance, 97.052, 97.053, 97.055 INDEX 167 Altering another person's application without consent, 104.012 Approval, 97.073 Change of name or legal residence, 97.1031, 101.045 Denial, 97.073, 98.045 Disposition, 97.073 Electors removed from registration system, retention, 98.081 Federal law, compliance with, 97.012 Federal postcard application, 97.052, 101.694 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and subagents, duties, 97.05831 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Department of; duties, 97.057 Identification information on applicants, confidentiality, 97.0585 Incomplete applications, 97.052, 97.058, 97.073, 98.045 Microfilming, 98.081, 98.461 Oath as part of, 97.052, 97.053 Processing, 98.045 Signature updates, 98.077 Uniform statewide application, 97.052, 97.057, 97.058 Verification of driver's license number, identification card number, or social security number, 97.053 Voter registration agencies, powers and duties, 97.058 Automated processing, 92.295, 98.081, 98.461 Change of name or legal residence Address change and confirmation notices, 98.065, 98.0655 Application for, acceptance, 97.053, 97.055 County of residence, change, 101.045 Forms, 101.045 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Department of; authority, 97.057 Notices, 97.1031, 98.065, 98.0655 Registration list maintenance, 98.065, 98.0655, 98.075 Statewide registration application, use for, 97.052 Temporary residence outside of county, 101.045 Voter information cards, 97.071, 97.1031 Citizenship, 97.041, 97.052, 98.075 Civil actions, 97.012, 97.023, 106.25, 106.27 Complaints of violations, 97.023, 97.058, 106.25 Confidential information Complaints of violations and investigative information, 106.25 Declining to register, 97.052, 97.057, 97.058, 97.0585 Driver license or identification card numbers, 97.0585 Registration list maintenance programs and activities information, 98.045 Registration office location, 97.052, 97.057, 97.058, 97.0585 Signatures, 97.0585 Social security numbers, 97.0585 Unauthorized disclosure, 106.25 Criminal prosecution of violations, 97.012, 106.27 Date of registration, 97.053, 97.0575 Deceased persons, 98.045, 98.065, 98.075, 98.093, 101.68 Declining to register, 97.052, 97.057, 97.058, 97.0585 Disqualification, 97.041, 98.045 Driver license application, renewal, or address change; opportunity to register, 97.057 Duplicate or multiple registrations, 98.075 Educational institutions, services at, 97.052, 97.0583 Elections Commission investigations and hearings, alleged violations, 106.25, 106.26 Eligibility of applicants, 98.045 Enforcement of statutory provisions, 97.012, 97.0575 False swearing, 97.052, 97.053, 104.011 Federal law, compliance with, 97.012, 97.057, 97.058, 98.015, 98.035, 98.065, 98.075 Felons, 97.041, 97.052, 98.045, 98.075, 98.093 Fictitious persons, 98.045, 98.075 Forms Alternative formats and Internet availability, 97.026 Precinct register, 98.461 Printing, 97.052 Registration, 97.012, 97.052 Registration list maintenance, 98.0655 Third‐party voter registration organizations, 97.0575 Voter registration agencies, 97.058 Fraud, 97.012, 97.052, 104.42, 106.24 Freeholder, determination of status, 100.241 Help America Vote Act of 2002, procedures on complaints of violations, 97.028 Identification cards, 97.053, 97.057, 98.045 Illiterate persons requiring voting assistance, 97.061 Inactive status, 98.065, 98.0655 Incompetent or incapacitated persons, 97.052, 98.045, 98.065, 98.075, 98.093 Ineligible persons, 98.045, 98.075 Information maintained on electronic or other media, 98.081, 98.461 Injunctions, 97.012, 97.023, 106.27 Inspection of records, 98.045 Interference with registration, 97.057, 97.058, 104.012, 104.0615 Investigations, 97.012, 104.42, 106.25 Late registration, 97.0555 Mail registration, first‐time voters, 97.052, 97.0535 Mandamus actions, enforcement of laws, 97.012 Motor voter law, 97.053, 97.057 Notices, 97.073, 97.1031, 98.065, 98.0655, 98.075, 98.077 Oath, 97.051, 97.052, 97.053, 101.665 Overseas voters, 97.012 Party affiliation Change, 97.052, 97.053, 97.055, 97.071, 97.1031 Influencing registration applicant, 97.057, 97.058 Registration without, 97.053 Permanent single registration system, 97.105, 101.002 Precinct registers, 97.061, 98.461, 101.043, 101.49 Preregistration, minors, 97.041 Prior registration, cancellation, 97.073, 98.045 Qualifications, 97.041, 98.045 Records Addresses of voters, list maintenance, 98.015, 98.045 Closing for elections, 97.055, 97.071 Completed registration applications, status as official registration records, 97.053 Custody, 98.015 Deceased voters who cast absentee ballots, 101.68 Inspection, 98.045 Legal residence change, 97.055, 97.1031, 98.045, 98.065 Microfilming, 98.081, 98.461 Name change, 97.055, 97.1031, 101.045 Party affiliation change, 97.055, 97.1031 Placement of voter's name on, 97.053 INDEX 168 Refusal by supervisor to deliver to successor, 104.32 Registration list maintenance programs and activities, 98.045, 98.065, 98.0655, 98.075, 98.093 Removal of elector's name Appeal of removal decision, 98.075, 98.0755 Complaints of violations, 97.023 Deceased persons, 98.045, 98.065, 98.075, 98.093 Felons, 98.045, 98.075, 98.093 Fictitious persons, 98.075 Hearings, 98.075 Inactive status registrants, basis for removal, 98.065 Incompetent or incapacitated persons, 98.045, 98.075, 98.093 Nonresidents, 98.045, 98.075 Notices, 98.075 Procedure, 98.075 Recordkeeping, 98.081 Registration list maintenance, basis for removal, 98.045, 98.065, 98.075, 98.093 Underaged persons, 98.075 Restoration of elector's name, 98.065, 98.075, 98.081 Special election, availability for, 100.151 Updating Absentee ballot applicants, 101.694 Applications, 97.052, 101.694 Confidentiality, 97.0585 Declinations, 97.057, 97.058 Duplicate registrations, 98.075 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Department of; duties, 97.057 Inactive voters, restoration, 98.065 Signature of voter, 97.052, 98.077 Statewide voter registration system, 98.035 Supervisors of elections, duties, 98.015, 98.065 Voter registration agencies, duties, 97.058 Registration agents, 97.0575 Residency, 97.041, 98.045, 98.075 Solicitation for compensation, 104.012 State, Secretary of; duties as chief election officer, 97.012, 98.035 Statewide voter registration system Applications, 97.052, 97.053, 97.057 Creation, 97.012, 98.035 Declining to register, 97.057 List of valid addresses, provision by supervisor of elections, 98.015 Mail registration, notations on records, 97.0535 Maintenance, 98.035, 98.045, 98.065, 98.0655 New registrations, entry into, 97.053, 98.015 Removal or restoration of voters' names, 98.045, 98.065, 98.075, 98.081, 98.093 Updating voter information, 98.065 Updating voter signature, 98.077 Temporary residence outside of county, 101.045 Third‐party voter registration organizations, 97.0575 Time limitation for filing complaints of violations, 106.25 Uniformed services personnel, 97.012, 101.665 Unlawful acts; penalties Altering another person's application without consent, 104.012 Complaints containing false allegations, 106.25 Confidential investigative information, disclosing, 106.25 Consideration for registration, payment of, 104.012 Delivery of registration books, refusal, 104.32 Delivery of registration forms, obstructing or delaying, 104.0615 Denial of right to vote, 104.0515 Destruction or defacing registration forms, 104.0615 Deterring registration, 104.012, 104.0615 False registration information, submission, 104.011 False swearing, 97.052, 104.011 Generally, 106.265 Interference with registration, 104.012, 104.0615 Removal of elector's name from registration records, violations involving, 98.075 Solicitation of registration for compensation, 104.012 Third‐party voter registration organization violations, 97.0575 Voter information card, use or possession, 104.013 Verification, 101.045 Voter information cards Change of name, legal residence, polling place address, or party affiliation, 97.071, 97.1031 Contents, 97.071 Registration approval, notice of, 97.073 Replacement, 97.052, 97.053, 97.071 Unlawful use, possession, or destruction, 104.013 Voting assistance eligibility, notation, 97.061 Voter Protection Act, 104.0615 Voter Registration Act, 97.032 Voter registration agencies, 97.021, 97.023, 97.052, 97.053, 97.058 Voter registration officials, 97.0535, 97.061, 97.1031, 97.105, 98.035, 98.081 WITNESSES Compensation Municipal recall election petition witnesses, 100.361 Elections Commission hearings, 106.26 Elections law violators, compelled testimony, 104.39 Immunity from prosecution Elections law violators, 104.39 Municipal recall election petitions, 100.361 Florida Department of State 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