§ 9-36. Exception for charitable events.

(a)

Any charitable organization that desires to hold a fundraising event of less than two (2) weeks in duration shall be exempt from the necessity of paying a business tax, if the type of event so requires tax to be paid. This exemption shall only apply to charitable events that are held on the main property of the charitable institution raising the funds or in a zoning district that permits the type of activity to be engaged in, and all state and county requirements are complied with.

(b)

For purposes of this section, a charitable organization is defined as any group which is or holds itself out to be a benevolent, educational, voluntary health, philanthropic, humane, patriotic, fraternal, or religious organization, whether incorporated or unincorporated, that solicits or obtains contributions from the public for charitable purposes. For purposes of this section a charitable organization shall not include an organization that solicits or obtains contributions strictly from its members.

(Code 1959, § 15-45; Ord. No. O-07-28, § 14, 3-12-07)

State law reference

Exemptions, F.S. § 205.054 et seq.