Florida Statutes (Last Updated: April 21, 2021) |
TITLE XXXIII. REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS |
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. |