Florida § 216.347 - Disbursement of grants and aids appropriations for lobbying prohibited.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 216.347 — Disbursement of grants and aids appropriations for lobbying prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 216.347. Disbursement of grants and aids appropriations for lobbying prohibited.
A state agency, a water management district, or the judicial branch may not authorize or make any disbursement of grants and aids appropriations pursuant to a contract or grant to any person or organization unless the terms of the grant or contract prohibit the expenditure of funds for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch, or a state agency. The provisions of this section are supplemental to the provisions of s. 11.062 and any other law prohibiting the use of state funds for lobbying purposes. However, for the purposes of this section and s. 11.062, the payment of funds for the purpose of registering as a lobbyist shall not be considered a lobbying purpose.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 216.347
What does Florida Statutes § 216.347 cover?
Section 216.347 ("Disbursement of grants and aids appropriations for lobbying prohibited.") 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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