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FL S0902

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Bennett

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 496.4145 in Florida Statutes to regulate unattended donation bins operated by charitable organizations.

  • Requires each donation bin to display signage with the charitable organization's name, logo or trademark, local physical address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

  • Mandates that the charitable organization receive at least 50 percent of donated property, or 50 percent of sale proceeds if the property is processed and sold by a for-profit business.

  • Defines "unattended donation bin" as a receptacle not located adjacent to or on property where the charitable organization operates an attended facility during business hours.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Charitable Organizations

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/17/2011

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