Fla. Stat. 106.0701
Solicitation of contributions on behalf of s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) organizations; reporting requirements; civil penalty; exemption

(1)

The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, members of the Cabinet, state legislators, or candidates for such offices who directly or indirectly solicit, cause to be solicited, or accept any contribution on behalf of an organization that is exempt from taxation under s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, which such individuals, in whole or in part, establish, maintain, or control, shall file a statement with the division within 5 days after commencing such activity on behalf of the organization. The statement shall contain the following information:The name of the person acting on behalf of the organization.The name and type of the organization.A description of the relationship between the person and the organization.

(a)

The name of the person acting on behalf of the organization.

(b)

The name and type of the organization.

(c)

A description of the relationship between the person and the organization.

(2)

Failure to timely file the statement shall subject the person to a civil penalty of $50 per day for each late day, payable from the personal funds of the violator.

(3)

Upon filing a statement with the division, an individual subject to the requirements of subsection (1) shall promptly create a public website that contains a mission statement and the names of persons associated with the organization. The address of the website shall be reported to the division within 5 business days after the website is created.

(4)

All contributions received shall be disclosed on the website within 5 business days after deposit, together with the name, address, and occupation of the donor. All expenditures by the organization shall be individually disclosed on the website within 5 business days after being made.

(5)

The filing requirements of subsection (1) do not apply to an individual acting on behalf of his or her own campaign, a political party, or an affiliated party committee of which the individual is a member.

Source: Section 106.0701 — Solicitation of contributions on behalf of s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) organizations; reporting requirements; civil penalty; exemption, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0106.­0701 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

106.03
Registration of political committees and electioneering communications organizations 106.05
Deposit of contributions 106.06
Treasurer to keep records 106.07
Reports 106.08
Contributions 106.09
Cash contributions and contribution by cashier’s checks 106.11
Expenses of and expenditures by candidates and political committees 106.011
Definitions 106.12
Petty cash funds allowed 106.14
Utilities 106.15
Certain acts prohibited 106.16
Limitation on certain rates and charges 106.17
Polls and surveys relating to candidacies 106.18
When a candidate’s name to be omitted from ballot 106.19
Violations by candidates, persons connected with campaigns, and political committees 106.21
Certificates of election not to be issued upon conviction 106.021
Campaign treasurers 106.22
Duties of the Division of Elections 106.022
Appointment of a registered agent 106.23
Powers of the Division of Elections 106.023
Statement of candidate 106.24
Florida Elections Commission 106.25
Reports of alleged violations to Florida Elections Commission 106.025
Campaign fund raisers 106.26
Powers of commission 106.27
Determinations by commission 106.28
Limitation of actions 106.29
Reports by political parties and affiliated party committees 106.30
Short title 106.31
Legislative intent 106.32
Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund 106.33
Election campaign financing 106.34
Expenditure limits 106.35
Distribution of funds 106.36
Penalties 106.055
Valuation of in-kind contributions 106.071
Independent expenditures 106.072
Social media deplatforming of political candidates 106.075
Elected officials 106.087
Independent expenditures 106.088
Independent expenditures 106.113
Expenditures by local governments 106.125
Credit cards 106.141
Disposition of surplus funds by candidates 106.143
Political advertisements circulated prior to election 106.145
Use of artificial intelligence 106.147
Text message and telephone solicitation 106.161
Air time available at the lowest unit rate 106.165
Use of closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts 106.191
Signatures gathered for initiative petition 106.265
Civil penalties 106.295
Leadership fund 106.353
Candidates voluntarily abiding by election campaign financing limits but not requesting public funds 106.355
Nonparticipating candidate exceeding limits 106.0701
Solicitation of contributions on behalf of s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) organizations 106.0702
Reporting 106.0703
Electioneering communications organizations 106.0705
Electronic filing of campaign treasurer’s reports 106.0706
Electronic filing of campaign finance reports 106.1405
Use of campaign funds 106.1435
Usage and removal of political campaign advertisements 106.1436
Voter guide 106.1437
Miscellaneous advertisements 106.1439
Electioneering communications 106.1475
Text message and telephone solicitation

Current through Fall 2025

§ 106.0701. Solicitation of contributions on behalf of s. 527 or s. 501(c)(4) organizations; reporting requirements; civil penalty; exemption's source at flsenate​.gov