Florida legal term
Independent sanctioning authority in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Independent sanctioning authority” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Independent sanctioning authority” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Independent sanctioning authority” means a private, nongovernmental entity that organizes, operates, or coordinates a youth athletic team in this state if the team includes one or more minors and is not affiliated with a private school as defined in s. 1002.01. (Fla. Stat. § 943.0438)
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