Florida Statutes § 283.58 — Agency agreements with vendors for private publication of public information materials; free distribution to public.
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(1) An agency may enter into agreements to secure the private publication of public information brochures, pamphlets, audiotapes, videotapes, and related materials for distribution without charge to the public and, in furtherance thereof, is authorized to:
(a) Enter into agreements with private vendors for the publication or production of such public information materials, by which the costs of publication or production will be borne in whole or in part by the vendor or the vendor agrees to provide additional compensation in return for the right of the vendor to select, sell, and place advertising that publicizes products or services related to and harmonious with the subject matter of the publication.
(b) Retain the right, by agreement, to approve all elements of any advertising placed in such public information materials, including the form and content thereof.
(2) Any public information materials produced pursuant to this section and containing advertising of any kind must include a statement providing that the inclusion of advertising in such material does not constitute an endorsement by the state or the agency of the products or services so advertised.
History
History.—s. 26, ch. 90-335.
Source captured on 2026-10-10. Read the official chapter.