Florida Statutes
Chapter 496 - Solicitation of Funds
496.430 - Disqualification From Certain Tax Exemptions.


(1) In addition to the penalties provided for in s. 496.419(5), the department may issue an order to disqualify a charitable organization or sponsor from receiving any sales tax exemption certificate issued by the Department of Revenue if the department finds a violation of s. 496.419(4).
(2) A charitable organization or sponsor may appeal a disqualification order by requesting a hearing within 21 days after notification from the department that it has issued a disqualification order under this section. The hearing must be conducted in accordance with chapter 120.
(3) A disqualification order issued by the department pursuant to this section is effective for 1 year after such order becomes final. After the expiration of a final disqualification order, a charitable organization or sponsor may apply to the Department of Revenue for a sales tax exemption certificate.
(4) The department shall provide a disqualification order to the Department of Revenue within 30 days after such order becomes final. A final disqualification order is conclusive as to the charitable organization or sponsor’s entitlement to a sales tax exemption. The Department of Revenue shall revoke a sales tax exemption certificate granted to, or refuse to grant a sales tax exemption certificate to, a charitable organization or sponsor subject to a final disqualification order within 30 days after receiving such disqualification order. A charitable organization or sponsor may not appeal or challenge the revocation or denial of a sales tax exemption certificate by the Department of Revenue if such revocation or denial is based upon a final disqualification order issued pursuant to this section.
History.—s. 20, 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.