(1) As used in this section, the term “conflict of interest transaction” means a transaction between a charitable organization or sponsor and another party in which a director, officer, or trustee of the charitable organization or sponsor has a direct or indirect financial interest. The term includes, but is not limited to, the sale, lease, or exchange of property to or from the charitable organization or sponsor; the lending of moneys to or borrowing of moneys from the charitable organization or sponsor; and the payment of compensation for services provided to or from the charitable organization or sponsor.
(2) The board of directors, or an authorized committee thereof, of a charitable organization or sponsor required to register with the department under s. 496.405 shall adopt a policy regarding conflict of interest transactions. The policy shall require annual certification of compliance with the policy by all directors, officers, and trustees of the charitable organization. A copy of the annual certification shall be submitted to the department with the annual registration statement required by s. 496.405.
History.—s. 7, ch. 2014-122.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 496 - Solicitation of Funds
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.
496.416 - Violation as Deceptive or Unfair Trade Practice.
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.