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FL S0610
Bill
Status
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Innovation, Industry, and Technology
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AI Summary
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Establishes third-degree felony penalties for condominium association officers, directors, or managers who solicit or accept kickbacks or things of value from persons providing goods or services to the association
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Requires associations to maintain official records in an organized manner facilitating inspection, including obtaining and recreating records if lost or destroyed; associations with 25 or more units must post official records on their website by January 1, 2021
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Creates criminal penalties for records violations: second-degree misdemeanor for repeatedly denying access to records (two or more violations in 12 months), first-degree misdemeanor for destroying or failing to maintain accounting records, and third-degree felony for refusing to produce records to obstruct criminal investigations
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Classifies fraudulent voting activities in association elections as third-degree felonies, including ballot fraud, voter intimidation, bribery, coercion, and false oath-swearing in connection with votes
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Specifies that unauthorized use of association debit cards constitutes theft, with "lawful obligation" defined as expenses pre-approved by the board and reflected in meeting minutes or budget
Legislative Description
Condominium Associations
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
5/3/2019