eLaws of Florida

 

  CHAPTER 559. REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, AND INVESTMENTS, GENERALLY  


PART I. TRADING STAMPS
SECTION 559.01. Definitions.
SECTION 559.02. Fraud; false representation and lotteries prohibited.
SECTION 559.03. Declared face value; redemption.
SECTION 559.06. Penalties for violations.
PART II. BUDGET PLANNING
SECTION 559.10. Definition; “budget planning.”
SECTION 559.11. Budget planning prohibited.
SECTION 559.12. Exceptions.
SECTION 559.13. Penalty.
PART III. FIRE AND GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES AND AUCTIONS
SECTION 559.20. Definitions.
SECTION 559.21. Regulation of sales.
SECTION 559.22. Duties of permittee.
SECTION 559.23. Fees.
SECTION 559.24. Enforcement.
SECTION 559.25. Exemptions.
SECTION 559.26. Violations.
SECTION 559.27. Tag required reflecting value of item offered for sale at auction.
PART IV. BUYING SERVICES
SECTION 559.3901. Short title.
SECTION 559.3902. Definitions.
SECTION 559.3903. Contracts of membership; right of cancellation; how exercised; entitlement to refund; right not waivable.
SECTION 559.3904. Contracts of membership; requirements; notice; effect of noncompliance.
SECTION 559.3905. Required disclosures; prohibited acts.
SECTION 559.3906. Violations of act.
PART V. COMMERCIAL COLLECTION PRACTICES
SECTION 559.541. Short title.
SECTION 559.542. Legislative intent.
SECTION 559.543. Definitions.
SECTION 559.544. Registration required; exemptions.
SECTION 559.545. Registration of commercial collection agencies; procedure.
SECTION 559.546. Bond; evidence of current and valid bond.
SECTION 559.547. Void registration.
SECTION 559.548. Penalties.
PART VI. CONSUMER COLLECTION PRACTICES
SECTION 559.55. Definitions.
SECTION 559.551. Short title.
SECTION 559.552. Relationship of state and federal law.
SECTION 559.553. Registration of consumer collection agencies required; exemptions.
SECTION 559.554. Powers and duties of the commission and office.
SECTION 559.5541. Examinations and investigations.
SECTION 559.555. Registration of consumer collection agencies; procedure.
SECTION 559.5551. Requirements of registrants.
SECTION 559.5556. Maintenance of records.
SECTION 559.5558. Public records exemption; investigations and examinations.
SECTION 559.563. Void registration.
SECTION 559.565. Enforcement action against out-of-state consumer debt collector.
SECTION 559.715. Assignment of consumer debts.
SECTION 559.72. Prohibited practices generally.
SECTION 559.725. Consumer complaints; administrative duties.
SECTION 559.726. Subpoenas.
SECTION 559.727. Cease and desist orders.
SECTION 559.730. Grounds for disciplinary action; administrative remedies.
SECTION 559.77. Civil remedies.
SECTION 559.78. Judicial enforcement.
SECTION 559.785. Criminal penalty.
PART VII. LICENSING BY DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
SECTION 559.79. Applications for license or renewal.
SECTION 559.791. False swearing on application; penalties.
PART VIII. SALE OR LEASE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
SECTION 559.80. Short title.
SECTION 559.801. Definitions.
SECTION 559.802. Franchises; exemption.
SECTION 559.803. Disclosure statement.
SECTION 559.807. Bond or other security required.
SECTION 559.809. Prohibited acts.
SECTION 559.811. Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.
SECTION 559.813. Remedies; enforcement.
SECTION 559.815. Penalties.
PART IX. REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES
SECTION 559.901. Short title.
SECTION 559.902. Scope and application.
SECTION 559.903. Definitions.
SECTION 559.904. Motor vehicle repair shop registration; application; exemption.
SECTION 559.905. Written motor vehicle repair estimate and disclosure statement required.
SECTION 559.907. Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.
SECTION 559.909. Notification of charges in excess of repair estimate; unlawful charges; refusal to return vehicle prohibited; inspection of parts.
SECTION 559.911. Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.
SECTION 559.915. Motor vehicle repair shop records.
SECTION 559.916. Required disclosure; signs; notice to customers.
SECTION 559.917. Bond to release possessory lien claimed by motor vehicle repair shop.
SECTION 559.919. Enforcement of liens restricted.
SECTION 559.920. Unlawful acts and practices.
SECTION 559.921. Remedies.
SECTION 559.9215. Deposit of fees and fines.
SECTION 559.92201. Rulemaking power.
SECTION 559.9221. Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council.
PART X. RENTAL-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
SECTION 559.9231. Short title.
SECTION 559.9232. Definitions; exclusion of rental-purchase agreements from certain regulations.
SECTION 559.9233. Rental-purchase agreements.
SECTION 559.9234. Prohibited rental-purchase agreement provisions.
SECTION 559.9235. Reinstatement.
SECTION 559.9236. Receipts.
SECTION 559.9237. Rental renewal charges; attorney’s fees; court costs.
SECTION 559.9238. Willful violations.
SECTION 559.9239. Damages.
SECTION 559.9240. Waiver.
SECTION 559.9241. Statute of limitations.
PART XI. SELLERS OF TRAVEL
SECTION 559.926. Short title.
SECTION 559.927. Definitions.
SECTION 559.928. Registration.
SECTION 559.9281. Student tour operators.
SECTION 559.9285. Certification of business activities.
SECTION 559.929. Security requirements.
SECTION 559.9295. Submission of vacation certificate documents.
SECTION 559.931. Vacation certificate recordkeeping.
SECTION 559.932. Vacation certificate disclosure.
SECTION 559.933. Vacation certificate cancellation and refund provisions.
SECTION 559.9335. Violations.
SECTION 559.934. Deceptive and unfair trade practice.
SECTION 559.935. Exemptions.
SECTION 559.9355. Administrative remedies; penalties.
SECTION 559.936. Civil penalties; remedies.
SECTION 559.937. Criminal penalties.
SECTION 559.938. General Inspection Trust Fund; payments.
SECTION 559.939. State preemption.
PART XII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SECTION 559.951. Internet sales; prohibited practices.
SECTION 559.952. Financial Technology Sandbox.