Florida Statutes
Chapter 496 - Solicitation of Funds
496.4055 - Charitable Organization or Sponsor Board Duties.


(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

Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations

Chapter 496 - Solicitation of Funds

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.