(1) In any election or referendum in which only electors who are freeholders are qualified to vote, the regular registration books covering the precincts located within the geographical area in which the election or referendum is to be held shall be used.
(2) Qualification and registration of electors participating in a freeholder election or referendum subject to this section shall be the same as prescribed for voting in other elections under this code, and, in addition, each such elector shall submit a written declaration, verified pursuant to s. 92.525, affirming that the elector is a freeholder who is a qualified elector residing in the county, district, or municipality in which the election or referendum is to be held.
(3) Each registered elector who submits the written declaration giving a legal description, address, or location of property in the elector’s name which is not wholly exempt from taxation is entitled to vote in the election or referendum and is considered a freeholder.
(4) The actual costs of conducting a freeholder election or referendum subject to this section shall be paid by the county, district, or municipality requiring the election or referendum.
(5) A person may not vote in any county, district, or other election or referendum which is limited to a vote of the electors who are freeholders, unless the person is a freeholder and a qualified elector. A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 1, ch. 9294, 1923; CGL 250; ss. 4, 6, 14, ch. 14715, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 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.—Former ss. 98.03, 103.04, 103.06, 103.14.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title IX - Electors and Elections
Chapter 100 - General, Primary, Special, Bond, and Referendum Elections
100.011 - Opening and Closing of Polls, All Elections; Expenses.
100.021 - Notice of General Election.
100.025 - Citizens Residing Overseas; Notice of Elections.
100.032 - Election Preparation Report; General Election.
100.041 - Officers Chosen at General Election.
100.051 - Candidate’s Name on General Election Ballot.
100.081 - Nomination of County Commissioners at Primary Election.
100.101 - Special Elections and Special Primary Elections.
100.102 - Cost of Special Elections and Special Primary Elections to Be Incurred by the State.
100.141 - Notice of Special Election to Fill Any Vacancy in Office.
100.151 - Special Elections Called by Local Governing Bodies, Notice.
100.161 - Filling Vacancy of United States Senators.
100.181 - Determination of Person Elected.
100.191 - General Election Laws Applicable to Special Elections; Returns.
100.201 - Referendum Required Before Issuing Bonds.
100.211 - Power to Call Bond Referendum; Notice Required.
100.221 - General Election Laws to Govern Bond Referenda.
100.241 - Freeholder Voting; Election; Penalties for Ineligible Persons Who Vote as Freeholders.
100.261 - Holding Bond Referenda With Other Elections.
100.271 - Inspectors, Clerk, Duties; Return and Canvass of Referendum Recorded.
100.281 - Approval to Issue Bonds.
100.291 - Record Results of Election Prima Facie Evidence.
100.301 - Refunding Bonds Excluded.
100.311 - Local Law Governs Bond Election Held by Municipalities.
100.331 - Referendum for Defeated Bond Issue.
100.341 - Bond Referendum Ballot.
100.342 - Notice of Special Election or Referendum.
100.351 - Referendum Election; Certificate of Results to Department of State.