Florida Statutes Chapter 496 — SOLICITATION OF FUNDS

From the Legislature's 2026 edition, which includes changes effective through January 1, 2027. Later effective dates are retained in each section's source notes.

Title XXXIII

• § 496.401 — Short title.
• § 496.402 — Legislative intent.
• § 496.403 — Application.
• § 496.404 — Definitions.
• § 496.405 — Registration statements by charitable organizations and sponsors.
• § 496.4055 — Charitable organization or sponsor board duties.
• § 496.406 — Exemption from registration.
• § 496.407 — Financial statement.
• § 496.4071 — Supplemental financial disclosure.
• § 496.4072 — Financial statements for specific disaster relief solicitations.
• § 496.409 — Registration and duties of professional fundraising consultant.
• § 496.410 — Registration and duties of professional solicitors.
• § 496.4101 — Licensure of professional solicitors and certain employees thereof.
• § 496.411 — Disclosure requirements and duties of charitable organizations and sponsors.
• § 496.412 — Disclosure requirements and duties of professional solicitors.
• § 496.4121 — Collection receptacles used for donations.
• § 496.413 — Contributions solicited for or accepted on behalf of a named individual.
• § 496.414 — Duties of commercial co-venturers.
• § 496.415 — Prohibited acts.
• § 496.416 — Violation as deceptive or unfair trade practice.
• § 496.417 — Criminal penalties.
• § 496.418 — Recordkeeping and accounting.
• § 496.419 — Powers of the department.
• § 496.4191 — Additional penalty; immediate suspension.
• § 496.420 — Civil remedies and enforcement.
• § 496.421 — More stringent local provisions not preempted by ss. 496.401-496.424.
• § 496.422 — Duties of the Department of State.
• § 496.423 — Public information; annual report.
• § 496.424 — Rulemaking authority.
• § 496.425 — Solicitation of funds within public transportation facilities.
• § 496.4255 — Public airport not required to grant permit or access.
• § 496.426 — Registration and solicitation requirements.
• § 496.430 — Disqualification from certain tax exemptions.
• § 496.431 — Honest Services Registry.