Florida S1622 proposes penalties for late-filed financial interest disclosures by state and local officers.

Florida S1622 amends the state statutes to establish penalties for state and local officers who fail to timely file financial interest disclosures. Effective January 1, 2024, officers who do not file on time will face a fine of $25 per day, up to a maximum of $1,500. However, a fine will not be assessed for the first late filing if the disclosure was submitted before the maximum fine was accrued and no previous waiver was granted. The Florida Commission on Ethics is responsible for determining fines, notifying officers, and handling appeals.

Florida S1622 proposes penalties for late-filed financial interest disclosures by state and local officers.

Florida S1622 amends the state statutes to establish penalties for state and local officers who fail to timely file financial interest disclosures. Effective January 1, 2024, officers who do not file on time will face a fine of $25 per day, up to a maximum of $1,500. However, a fine will not be assessed for the first late filing if the disclosure was submitted before the maximum fine was accrued and no previous waiver was granted. The Florida Commission on Ethics is responsible for determining fines, notifying officers, and handling appeals.