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Election Ballot and Notice Period
Election requirement under Florida law — Fla. Stat. § 720.306(9)
Statutory Citation
Fla. Stat. § 720.306(9)
Effective 2023-01-01 · Florida
Category
Election
Defines election procedures, notice periods, and inspector requirements.
Required Notice Period
14 days
Minimum advance notice required by statute
What this statute requires
The association must mail or electronically send ballots to all eligible voters at least 14 days before the annual meeting.
Specific requirement: Send election ballots and notice at least 14 days before annual meeting
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Election may be invalidated; new election may be court-ordered
How to Verify Compliance
- Review your CC&Rs and bylaws for a provision explicitly addressing this requirement.
- Confirm the governing documents specify a notice period of at least 14 days (not fewer).
- Upload your governing documents on the documents page to get an automated gap analysis against all Florida requirements.