Florida § 616.05 - Amendment of charter.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 616.05 — Amendment of charter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 616.05. Amendment of charter.
A fair association may propose an amendment to its charter by resolution as provided in its charter or bylaws. (1) The proposed amendment shall be submitted to the department for approval. (2) After the department approves the proposed amendment, it will be incorporated into the original charter upon: (a) Filing the order of the circuit judge approving the amendment with the office of the clerk of the circuit court and the department; and (b) Being recorded in the clerk’s office. If a fair association has filed its charter with the Department of State pursuant to chapter 617, a copy of any amendment to the charter must be filed with the Department of State for notice purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 616.05
What does Florida Statutes § 616.05 cover?
Section 616.05 ("Amendment of charter.") 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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