Florida § 447.08 - Rights of members in armed forces.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 447.08 — Rights of members in armed forces., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 447.08. Rights of members in armed forces.
Any employee who is a member of any labor organization who, because of services with the Armed Forces of the United States, during time of war or national emergency, has been unable to pay any dues, assessments or sums levied by any labor organization, shall not hereafter be required to make such back payments as a condition to reinstatement in good standing as a member of any labor organization to which he or she belonged.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 447.08
What does Florida Statutes § 447.08 cover?
Section 447.08 ("Rights of members in armed forces.") 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 § 447.08?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 447.08" (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 § 447.08 apply to my situation?
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