The Commission on Ethics is authorized to render advisory opinions about the application of the Sunshine Amendment (Article II, Section 8, Florida Constitution), of the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Part III, Florida Statutes Chapter 112), and of Sections 350.031, 350.04, 350.041 and 350.042, F.S. If a person does not have standing to receive an advisory opinion from the Commission, but would have standing to receive a declaratory statement, or if the Commission does not have the authority to render an advisory opinion, but would have the authority to render a declaratory statement, the Commission may issue a declaratory statement.
RulemakingAuthority 112.322(9) FS. Law Implemented 112.3215(12), 112.322(3), 350.041(4), 350.043 FS. History-New 4-11-76, Amended 9-21-77, Formerly 34-6.01, Amended 8-7-94, 7-28-98.