Florida § 607.509 - Standard of conduct for officers.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 607.509 — Standard of conduct for officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 607.509. Standard of conduct for officers.

(1) If an officer of a social purpose corporation reasonably believes that a matter may have a material effect on the ability of the corporation to create a public benefit or a specific public benefit identified in the articles of incorporation and the officer has discretion to act on the matter, the officer shall consider the interests and factors provided in s. 607.507(1). (2) The officer’s consideration of interests and factors under subsection (1) does not constitute a violation of s. 607.0841. (3) Except as provided in the articles of incorporation, an officer is not personally liable for monetary damages to the corporation or any other person for the failure of the social purpose corporation to pursue or create a public benefit or a specific public benefit; however, he or she is subject to s. 607.0841. (4) Except as provided in the articles of incorporation, an officer does not have any duty to a person who is a beneficiary of the public benefit purpose or any specific public benefit purpose of a social purpose corporation arising from the status of the person as a beneficiary.

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

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What does Florida Statutes § 607.509 cover?

Section 607.509 ("Standard of conduct for officers.") 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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