The Florida Senate

296.06  State policy; eligibility requirements.--

(1)  It is the policy of the state to admit members into the home without regard to race, age, sex, creed, religion, national origin, or any other reason that would thereby create a practice of discrimination. However, an applicant's veteran status shall not constitute discrimination.

(2)  To be eligible for residency in the home, a veteran shall:

(a)  Have wartime or peacetime service as defined in ss. 1.01(14) and 296.02.

(b)  Have been a resident of the state for 3 years immediately preceding application and be a resident of the state at the time of application.

(c)  Not be mentally ill, habitually inebriated, or addicted to drugs.

History.--s. 8, ch. 89-168; s. 8, ch. 92-80.