Florida § 63.0422 - Prohibited conditions on adoptions; firearms and ammunition.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 63.0422 — Prohibited conditions on adoptions; firearms and ammunition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.0422. Prohibited conditions on adoptions; firearms and ammunition.
An adoption agency or entity, whether public or private, may not: (1) Make a determination that a person is unsuitable to adopt based on the lawful possession, storage, or use of a firearm or ammunition by any member of the adoptive home. (2) Require an adoptive parent or prospective adoptive parent to disclose information relating to a person’s lawful possession, storage, or use of a firearm or ammunition as a condition to adopt. (3) Restrict the lawful possession, storage, or use of a firearm or ammunition as a condition for a person to adopt.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 63.0422
What does Florida Statutes § 63.0422 cover?
Section 63.0422 ("Prohibited conditions on adoptions; firearms and ammunition.") 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 § 63.0422?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 63.0422 apply to my situation?
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