Florida § 283.55 - Purging of publication mailing lists.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 283.55 — Purging of publication mailing lists., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 283.55. Purging of publication mailing lists.

(1) By March 1 of each odd-numbered year, every agency shall survey the addresses on each of its publication mailing lists by providing each addressee the following form, which must also disclose whether the publication is available on the agency’s website: (Name of publication) Please choose one of the following options: ☐ I would like to receive this publication in hard copy format. ☐ I would like to receive this publication in electronic format. My e-mail address is: . ☐ I do not wish to receive this publication. Should your response to this survey not be received by April 30, your name will be automatically purged from our mailing list. Those addressees who respond shall be maintained or removed from such mailing list in accordance with the responses. Those addressees not responding by April 30 of such odd-numbered year shall be automatically purged from such mailing list. Agencies are prohibited from supplying addressees with postpaid response forms. (2) The provisions of this section apply to any agency, except a state university or an agency the mailing list of which consists only of those persons registered with or licensed by the agency and the registration or license fee of which includes payment by the registrants or licensees as subscribers for the publication of the agency.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 283.55

What does Florida Statutes § 283.55 cover?

Section 283.55 ("Purging of publication mailing lists.") 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.

How do I cite Florida § 283.55?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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