Florida §720.3065

Fraudulent voting activities relating to association elections; penalties

Statute:
Florida §720.3065 · Chapter 720 (Homeowners' Association Act)
Topic:
Elections · Voting fraud
Applies to:
HOA associations

First-degree misdemeanor to commit fraud in association elections, including ballot tampering, vote buying, or intimidation.

voting fraud; election fraud; misdemeanor; ballot; oath; bribery; intimidation

📄 Read the official text at flsenate.gov →

Full statutory text
720.3065 Fraudulent voting activities relating to association elections; penalties.— (1) A person who engages in the following acts of fraudulent voting activity relating to association elections commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083: (a) Willfully and falsely swearing to or affirming an oath or affirmation, or willfully procuring another person to falsely swear to or affirm an oath or affirmation, in connection with or arising out of voting activities. (b) Perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate, or aiding in the perpetration of, fraud in connection with a vote cast, to be cast, or attempted to be cast. (c) Preventing a member from voting or preventing a member from voting as he or she intended by fraudulently changing or attempting to change a ballot, ballot envelope, vote, or voting certificate of the member. (d) Menacing, threatening, or using bribery or any other corruption to attempt, directly or indirectly, to influence, deceive, or deter a member when the member is voting. (e) Giving or promising, directly or indirectly, anything of value to another member with the intent to buy the vote of that member or another member or to corruptly influence that member or another member in casting his or her vote. This paragraph does not apply to any food served which is to be consumed at an election rally or a meeting or to any item of nominal value which is used as an election advertisement, including a campaign message designed to be worn by a member. (f) Using or threatening to use, directly or indirectly, force, violence, or intimidation or any tactic of coercion or intimidation to induce or compel a member to vote or refrain from voting in

How SoShiny helps with Fraudulent voting activities relating to association elections; penalties

SoShiny runs statutory-compliant electronic elections with quorum tracking, ballot deadlines, and a clean audit trail — built to meet Florida §718.112(2)(d) and §720.306 requirements out of the box. Owners and renters cast ballots from any device.

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Frequently asked

What does Florida §720.3065 require?
First-degree misdemeanor to commit fraud in association elections, including ballot tampering, vote buying, or intimidation.
Who does Florida §720.3065 apply to?
Florida §720.3065 applies to HOA associations in Florida.
What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §720.3065?
Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 720 can expose the association and individual board members to civil suit, with most pre-suit disputes required to go through statutory mediation under §720.311. Florida HOAs are not regulated by DBPR — enforcement is private. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance if a dispute escalates.
Where can I read the official text of Florida §720.3065?
The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Fraudulent voting activities relating to association elections; penalties?
SoShiny runs statutory-compliant electronic elections with quorum tracking, ballot deadlines, and a clean audit trail — built to meet Florida §718.112(2)(d) and §720.306 requirements out of the box. Owners and renters cast ballots from any device. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §720.3065 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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