“In DE 16-02, the Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, in responding to an inquiry by a political committee, stated: Even otherwise innocuous offering of an incentive simply to vote could run afoul of section 104.045 or section 104.061, or both, depending upon the circumstances involved. That is, incentives could be offered to a voter in a way that would be designed to directly or indirectly cause the voter or a larger group of voters to vote in a particular manner. In such a case, the person giving the incentive could be guilty of violating section 104.061, Florida Statutes, which makes it illegal to ‘directly or indirectly give or promise anything of value to another in casting his or her vote.’ DE 16-02, at 3 (footnote and citation omitted).”
“After preliminarily reviewing this limited public information and law, it appears further investigation is warranted. Accordingly, I request that your agencies further investigate this matter and take appropriate steps as merited” – letter from Florida state Attorney General Ashley Moody to state law enforcement and the FBI.