Fla. Stat. § 617.0206
Bylaws
Chapter 617, Not For Profit Corporations · leg.state.fl.us
Statute text
. The initial bylaws of a corporation shall be adopted by its board of directors. The power to alter, amend, or repeal the bylaws or adopt new bylaws shall be vested in the board of directors unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. The bylaws may contain any provision for the regulation and management of the affairs of the corporation not inconsistent with law or the articles of incorporation. History., s. 21, ch. 90-179.
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Common questions about § 617.0206
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what's the difference between the association's bylaws and Florida corporate law
Most FL HOAs are nonprofit corporations under Ch. 617; bylaws govern internal corporate operations, while 720 governs HOA-specific disclosure, meetings, and assessments. Where they conflict, 720 generally controls for HOA matters.
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