Florida Elections Commission v. Blair

The Florida Elections Commission (Commission) seeks review of a final order invalidating Florida Administrative Code Rule 2B-1.002. The Commission argues that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred in concluding that the rule both exceeds the Commission’s grant of rulemaking authority and contravenes the law being implemented. We agree and, therefore, reverse the final order.

The Commission found probable cause to believe that Appellee knowingly and willfully accepted two campaign contributions in excess of $500 in violation of section 106.19(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2007). Appellee disputed…