Florida § 429.20 - Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 429.20 — Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 429.20. Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation.
(1) A person may not, in connection with the solicitation of contributions by or on behalf of an assisted living facility or facilities, misrepresent or mislead any person, by any manner, means, practice, or device whatsoever, to believe that the receipts of such solicitation will be used for charitable purposes, if that is not the fact. (2) Solicitation of contributions of any kind in a threatening, coercive, or unduly forceful manner by or on behalf of an assisted living facility or facilities by any agent, employee, owner, or representative of any assisted living facility or facilities is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the license of the assisted living facility or facilities by or on behalf of which such contributions were solicited. (3) The admission or maintenance of assisted living facility residents whose care is supported, in whole or in part, by state funds may not be conditioned upon the receipt of any manner of contribution or donation from any person. The solicitation or receipt of contributions in violation of this subsection is grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license, as provided in s. 429.14, for any assisted living facility by or on behalf of which such contributions were solicited. (4) An assisted living facility may accept additional supplementation from third parties on behalf of residents receiving optional state supplementation in accordance with s. 409.212.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 429.20
What does Florida Statutes § 429.20 cover?
Section 429.20 ("Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation.") 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 § 429.20?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 429.20 apply to my situation?
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