Florida § 219.201 - Handling of public funds.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 219.201 — Handling of public funds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 219.201. Handling of public funds.
No public funds shall be retained in the custody of the supervisor in an amount in excess of the burglary, theft, and robbery insurance coverage for that office; the cost of that insurance coverage is authorized as an expense of the office. No funds shall be retained in a depository in amounts in excess of the federal deposit insurance limits. The title of the depository account shall include the words “Supervisor of Elections” and the name of the county from which that officer was elected. Withdrawals from that account shall be made on checks or warrants signed by the duly qualified and acting supervisor of elections of the county, or the supervisor’s properly designated deputy or agent, except in those instances when the supervisor elects to have the clerk sign the checks or warrants.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 219.201
What does Florida Statutes § 219.201 cover?
Section 219.201 ("Handling of public funds.") 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 § 219.201?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 219.201" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 219.201 apply to my situation?
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