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The amendments to Section 8 of Article II and Section 13 of Article V shall take effect December 31, 2022; except that the amendments to Section 8(h) of Article II shall take effect December 31, 2020, and:
(a) The Florida Commission on Ethics shall, by rule, define the term “disproportionate benefit” and prescribe the requisite intent for finding a violation of the prohibition against abuse of public position by October 1, 2019, as specified in Section 8(h) of Article II.
(b) Following the adoption of rules pursuant to subsection (a), the legislature shall enact implementing legislation establishing penalties for violations of the prohibition against abuse of public position to take effect December 31, 2020.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Constitution--1968 Revision Art. XII, § 38. Prohibitions regarding lobbying for compensation and abuse of public position by public officers and public employees - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/florida-constitution1968-revision/fl-const-art-12-sect-38/
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