Florida Florida Statutes

§ 97.021 — Definitions

FS § 97.021Ch. 97

Statute text

For the purposes of this code, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, the term:(1) “Absent elector” means any registered and qualified voter who casts a vote-by-mail ballot.

(2)“Absent uniformed services voter” means:(a) A member of a uniformed service on active duty who, by reason of such active duty, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote;

(b)A member of the merchant marine who, by reason of service in the merchant marine, is absent from the place of residence where the member is otherwise qualified to vote; or

(c)A spouse or dependent of a member referred to in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) who, by reason of the active duty or service of the member, is absent from the place of residence where the spouse or dependent is otherwise qualified to vote.

(3)“Address of legal residence” means the legal residential address of the elector and includes all information necessary to differentiate one residence from another, including, but not limited to, a distinguishing apartment, suite, lot, room, or dormitory room number or other identifier.

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Legislative history

s. 3, ch. 2022-73.