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State Fines Chief Over '82 Election Act
The Florida Elections Commission fined and reprimanded the Destin Volunteer Fire Department and chief Terry Watkins for violating state election laws by endorsing candidates in the 1982 Destin Fire District race. The group failed to file independent expenditure reports and disclaimers, seek permission to endorse, or file as a group endorsing candidates. A final order on December 6, 1983, imposed a $100 joint fine and reprimand, with Watkins paying the amount later that month.
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Jim Chitwood
Florida Election Commission
Destin
Secretary of State For Elections
Destin Volunteer Fire Department
Watkins
The
Elections Commission
Commission
Robert Hart
Department