Florida § 106.165 - Use of closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 106.165 — Use of closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 106.165. Use of closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts.
Each candidate, political party, affiliated party committee, and political committee must use closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts regulated by the Federal Communications Commission that are on behalf of, or sponsored by, a candidate, political party, affiliated party committee, or political committee or must file a written statement with the qualifying officer setting forth the reasons for not doing so. Failure to file this statement with the appropriate qualifying officer constitutes a violation of the Florida Election Code and is under the jurisdiction of the Florida Elections Commission.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 106.165
What does Florida Statutes § 106.165 cover?
Section 106.165 ("Use of closed captioning and descriptive narrative in all television broadcasts.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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