TITLE XXXIII - REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS (Ch.494-560)
- Chapter 494 LOAN ORIGINATORS AND MORTGAGE BROKERS
- Chapter 495 REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
- 495.001 Short title.
- 495.011 Definitions.
- 495.021 Registrability.
- 495.031 Application for registration.
- 495.035 Filing of applications.
- 495.041 Use by related companies.
- 495.051 Disclaimers.
- 495.061 Certificate of registration.
- 495.071 Duration and renewal.
- 495.081 Assignments; changes of name; security interests.
- 495.091 Records.
- 495.101 Cancellation.
- 495.111 Classification.
- 495.121 Fraudulent registration.
- 495.131 Infringement.
- 495.141 Remedies.
- 495.145 Forum for actions regarding registration.
- 495.151 Dilution.
- 495.161 Common-law rights.
- 495.171 Effective date; repeal of conflicting acts.
- 495.181 Construction of chapter.
- 495.191 Fees.
- Chapter 496 SOLICITATION OF FUNDS
- 496.401 Short title.
- 496.402 Legislative intent.
- 496.403 Application.
- 496.404 Definitions.
- 496.405 Registration statements by charitable organizations and sponsors.
- 496.406 Exemption from registration.
- 496.407 Financial report.
- 496.409 Registration and duties of professional fundraising consultant.
- 496.410 Registration and duties of professional solicitors.
- 496.411 Disclosure requirements and duties of charitable organizations and sponsors.
- 496.412 Disclosure requirements and duties of professional solicitors.
- 496.413 Contributions solicited for or accepted on behalf of a named individual.
- 496.414 Duties of commercial co-venturers.
- 496.415 Prohibited acts.
- 496.416 Violation as deceptive or unfair trade practice.
- 496.417 Criminal penalties.
- 496.418 Records.
- 496.419 Powers of the department.
- 496.420 Civil remedies and enforcement.
- 496.421 More stringent local provisions not preempted by ss. 496.401-496.424.
- 496.422 Duties of the Department of State.
- 496.423 Public information; annual report.
- 496.424 Rulemaking authority.
- 496.425 Solicitation of funds within public transportation facilities.
- 496.4255 Public airport not required to grant permit or access.
- 496.426 Registration and solicitation requirements.
- Chapter 497 FUNERAL, CEMETERY, AND CONSUMER SERVICES
- PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS(ss. 497.001-497.172)
- PART II CEMETERY REGULATION(ss. 497.260-497.287)
- PART III FUNERAL DIRECTING, EMBALMING, AND RELATED SERVICES(ss. 497.365-497.392)
- PART IV PRENEED SALES(ss. 497.450-497.468)
- PART V MONUMENT ESTABLISHMENTS(ss. 497.550-497.555)
- PART VI CREMATION, CREMATORIES, AND DIRECT DISPOSITION(ss. 497.601-497.609)
- Chapter 499 DRUG, COSMETIC, AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
- Chapter 500 FOOD PRODUCTS
- 500.01 Florida Food Safety Act; short title.
- 500.02 Purpose of chapter.
- 500.03 Definitions; construction; applicability.
- 500.032 Declaration of policy and cooperation among departments.
- 500.033 Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council.
- 500.04 Prohibited acts.
- 500.09 Rulemaking; analytical work.
- 500.10 Food deemed adulterated.
- 500.11 Food deemed misbranded.
- 500.115 Advertisement of food deemed false.
- 500.12 Food permits; building permits.
- 500.121 Disciplinary procedures.
- 500.13 Addition of poisonous or deleterious substance to food.
- 500.147 Inspection of food establishments and vehicles; food safety pilot program.
- 500.148 Reports and dissemination of information; confidentiality.
- 500.149 Employment of help; expenses and salaries.
- 500.165 Transporting shipments of food items; rules; penalty.
- 500.166 Records of interstate shipment.
- 500.167 Carriers in interstate commerce; exception.
- 500.169 Enforcement of federal act.
- 500.171 Injunction to restrain violation.
- 500.172 Embargoing, detaining, destroying of food or food-processing equipment that is in violation.
- 500.173 Causes for seizure and condemnation of foods.
- 500.174 Seizure; procedure; prohibition on sale or disposal of article; penalty.
- 500.175 Condemnation and sale; release of seized article.
- 500.177 Penalty for violation of s. 500.04; dissemination of false advertisement.
- 500.178 Duty of state attorney.
- 500.179 Issuance of warnings for minor violations.
- 500.301 Standards of enrichment for grain products; definitions.
- 500.302 Unlawful retail sales.
- 500.303 Standards established by departmental rule.
- 500.304 Enforcement.
- 500.305 Investigations; inspections.
- 500.306 Violations of ss. 500.301-500.305; penalty.
- 500.451 Horse meat; offenses.
- 500.459 Water vending machines.
- 500.511 Fees; enforcement; preemption.
- 500.60 Regulation of meat preempted to state.
- 500.601 Retail sale of meat; definitions; disclosure, penalties.
- 500.70 Tomato food safety standards; inspections; penalties; tomato good agricultural practices; tomato best management practices.
- Chapter 501 CONSUMER PROTECTION
- PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS(ss. 501.001-501.165)
- PART II DECEPTIVE AND UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES(ss. 501.201-501.213)
- PART III AFTERMARKET CRASH PARTS ACT(ss. 501.30-501.34)
- PART IV FLORIDA TELEMARKETING ACT(ss. 501.601-501.626)
- PART V MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS(ss. 501.91-501.973)
- PART VI UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES; VEHICLES(ss. 501.975, 501.976)
- Chapter 502 MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
- 502.012 Definitions.
- 502.013 Purpose; intent.
- 502.014 Powers and duties.
- 502.015 General Inspection Trust Fund.
- 502.032 Milkfat testers; permit, fees, application, suspension or revocation, records.
- 502.042 Labeling of shelf life.
- 502.053 Permits; requirements; exemptions; temporary permits.
- 502.054 Inspection and reinspection.
- 502.091 Milk and milk products which may be sold.
- 502.121 Future dairy farms and milk plants.
- 502.165 Imitation and substitute milk and milk products.
- 502.181 Prohibited acts.
- 502.222 Information relating to trade secrets confidential.
- 502.231 Penalty and injunction.
- 502.232 Local regulations superseded.
- Chapter 503 FROZEN DESSERTS
- Chapter 504 SPECIALIZED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT LABELING
- Chapter 506 STAMPED OR MARKED CONTAINERS AND BASKETS
- 506.19 Protection of owners of marked or branded field boxes or other specified containers; recordation.
- 506.20 Filing and recording of marks and brands on field boxes.
- 506.21 Filing fee; issuance of certificate of recordation.
- 506.22 Transfer, release, or sale of registered mark or brand.
- 506.23 Application of law.
- 506.24 Unauthorized possession of field boxes or other specified containers; penalty.
- 506.25 Alteration or obliteration of marks or brands on field boxes or other specified containers.
- 506.26 Purchase of marked field boxes or other specified containers from one other than owner.
- 506.27 Refusal to deliver marked field boxes or other specified containers to owner upon demand.
- 506.28 Sending marked field boxes or other specified containers out of state; penalty.
- 506.501 Carts, Cases, Baskets, Boxes, and Containers Act; short title.
- 506.502 Definitions.
- 506.503 Shopping carts, laundry carts, dairy cases, egg baskets, poultry boxes, and bakery containers; registration.
- 506.505 Egg baskets; designation of owner.
- 506.506 Poultry boxes; designation of owners.
- 506.507 Bakery containers; designation of owners.
- 506.508 Illegal use of dairy cases, egg baskets, poultry boxes, or bakery containers.
- 506.509 Possession of shopping carts, laundry carts, dairy cases, egg baskets, poultry boxes, or bakery containers.
- 506.511 Transportation of dairy cases, egg baskets, poultry boxes, or bakery containers; bill of lading.
- 506.513 Illegal use of shopping carts and laundry carts.
- 506.5131 Return of shopping carts; assessment of fees, fines, and costs.
- 506.514 Unlawful removal of dairy cases.
- 506.515 Unlawful removal of egg baskets, poultry boxes, or bakery containers.
- 506.517 Deposits.
- 506.518 Penalty.
- 506.519 Scope of ss. 506.501-506.519.
- Chapter 507 HOUSEHOLD MOVING SERVICES
- 507.01 Definitions.
- 507.02 Construction; intent; application.
- 507.03 Registration.
- 507.04 Required insurance coverages; liability limitations; valuation coverage.
- 507.05 Estimates and contracts for service.
- 507.06 Delivery and storage of household goods.
- 507.07 Violations.
- 507.08 Deceptive and unfair trade practice.
- 507.09 Administrative remedies; penalties.
- 507.10 Civil penalties; remedies.
- 507.11 Criminal penalties.
- 507.12 General Inspection Trust Fund; payments.
- 507.13 Local regulation.
- Chapter 509 LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS; MEMBERSHIP CAMPGROUNDS
- Chapter 513 MOBILE HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
- 513.01 Definitions.
- 513.012 Public health laws; enforcement.
- 513.014 Applicability of recreational vehicle park provisions to mobile home parks.
- 513.02 Permit.
- 513.03 Application for and issuance of permit.
- 513.045 Permit fees.
- 513.05 Rules.
- 513.051 Preemption.
- 513.052 Inspection of premises.
- 513.053 Prosecution for violation; duty of state attorney.
- 513.054 Penalties for specified offenses by operator.
- 513.055 Revocation or suspension of permit; fines; procedure.
- 513.065 Enforcement; citations.
- 513.08 Disposal of sewage.
- 513.10 Operating without permit; enforcement of chapter; penalties.
- 513.111 Site rates; posting; advertising; penalties.
- 513.112 Maintenance of guest register and copy of laws.
- 513.114 Liability for property of guests.
- 513.115 Unclaimed property.
- 513.117 Park rules and regulations.
- 513.118 Conduct on premises; refusal of service.
- 513.121 Obtaining accommodations in a recreational vehicle park with intent to defraud; penalty; rules of evidence.
- 513.122 Theft of personal property; detention and arrest of violator; theft by employee.
- 513.13 Recreational vehicle parks; eviction; grounds; proceedings.
- 513.151 Recreational vehicle parks; guests in transient occupancy; operator’s rights and remedies; writ of distress.
- Chapter 514 PUBLIC SWIMMING AND BATHING FACILITIES
- 514.011 Definitions.
- 514.0115 Exemptions from supervision or regulation; variances.
- 514.021 Department authorization.
- 514.023 Sampling of beach waters; health advisories.
- 514.0231 Advisory committee to oversee sampling of beach waters.
- 514.025 Assignment of authority to county health departments.
- 514.028 Advisory review board.
- 514.03 Construction plans approval necessary to construct, develop, or modify public swimming pools or bathing places.
- 514.031 Permit necessary to operate public swimming pool or bathing place.
- 514.033 Creation of fee schedules authorized.
- 514.04 Right of entry.
- 514.05 Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit; administrative fines.
- 514.06 Injunction to restrain violations.
- 514.071 Certification of swimming instructors and lifeguards required.
- 514.072 Certification of swimming instructors for people who have developmental disabilities required.
- 514.075 Public pool service technician; certification.
- Chapter 515 RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT
- 515.21 Short title.
- 515.23 Legislative findings and intent.
- 515.25 Definitions.
- 515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties.
- 515.29 Residential swimming pool barrier requirements.
- 515.31 Drowning prevention education program; public information publication.
- 515.33 Information required to be furnished to buyers.
- 515.35 Rulemaking authority.
- 515.37 Exemptions.
- Chapter 516 CONSUMER FINANCE
- 516.001 Short title.
- 516.01 Definitions.
- 516.02 Loans; lines of credit; rate of interest; license.
- 516.03 Application for license; fees; etc.
- 516.031 Finance charge; maximum rates.
- 516.035 Rate of interest upon default.
- 516.05 License.
- 516.07 Grounds for denial of license or for disciplinary action.
- 516.11 Investigations and complaints.
- 516.12 Records to be kept by licensee.
- 516.15 Duties of licensee.
- 516.16 Confession of judgment; power of attorney; contents of notes and security.
- 516.17 Assignment of wages, etc., given to secure loans.
- 516.19 Penalties.
- 516.21 Restriction of borrower’s indebtedness.
- 516.22 Rules; certified copies.
- 516.221 Liability when acting upon order, declaratory statement, or rule.
- 516.23 Subpoenas; enforcement actions; rules.
- 516.26 Purchase or assignment of wages, salaries, etc.
- 516.27 Preexisting contracts.
- 516.31 Consumer protection; certain negotiable instruments restricted; assigns subject to defenses; limitation on deficiency claims; cross collateral.
- 516.32 Consumer credit counseling.
- 516.33 Public disclosures.
- 516.35 Credit insurance must comply with credit insurance act.
- 516.36 Monthly installment requirement.
- Chapter 517 SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
- 517.011 Short title.
- 517.021 Definitions.
- 517.03 Rulemaking; immunity for acts in conformity with rules.
- 517.051 Exempt securities.
- 517.061 Exempt transactions.
- 517.07 Registration of securities.
- 517.072 Viatical settlement investments.
- 517.075 Cuba, prospectus disclosure of doing business with, required.
- 517.081 Registration procedure.
- 517.082 Notification registration.
- 517.101 Consent to service.
- 517.111 Revocation or denial of registration of securities.
- 517.12 Registration of dealers, associated persons, investment advisers, and branch offices.
- 517.1201 Notice filing requirements for federal covered advisers.
- 517.1205 Registration of associated persons specific as to securities dealer, investment adviser, or federal covered adviser identified at time of registration approval.
- 517.121 Books and records requirements; examinations.
- 517.1215 Requirements, rules of conduct, and prohibited business practices for investment advisors and their associated persons.
- 517.1217 Rules of conduct and prohibited business practices for dealers and their associated persons.
- 517.122 Arbitration.
- 517.131 Securities Guaranty Fund.
- 517.141 Payment from the fund.
- 517.151 Investments of the fund.
- 517.161 Revocation, denial, or suspension of registration of dealer, investment adviser, associated person, or branch office.
- 517.1611 Guidelines.
- 517.171 Burden of proof.
- 517.181 Escrow agreement.
- 517.191 Injunction to restrain violations; civil penalties; enforcement by Attorney General.
- 517.201 Investigations; examinations; subpoenas; hearings; witnesses.
- 517.2015 Confidentiality of information relating to investigations and examinations.
- 517.2016 Public records exemption; examination techniques and procedures.
- 517.211 Remedies available in cases of unlawful sale.
- 517.221 Cease and desist orders.
- 517.241 Remedies.
- 517.275 Commodities; prohibited practices.
- 517.301 Fraudulent transactions; falsification or concealment of facts.
- 517.302 Criminal penalties; alternative fine; Anti-Fraud Trust Fund; time limitation for criminal prosecution.
- 517.311 False representations; deceptive words; enforcement.
- 517.312 Securities, investments, boiler rooms; prohibited practices; remedies.
- 517.313 Destroying certain records; reproduction.
- 517.315 Fees.
- 517.32 Exemption from excise tax, certain obligations to pay.
- Chapter 518 INVESTMENT OF FIDUCIARY FUNDS
- 518.01 Investments of funds received from United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
- 518.06 Investment of fiduciary funds in loans insured by Federal Housing Administrator.
- 518.07 Investment of fiduciary funds in bonds, etc., issued by Federal Housing Administrator.
- 518.08 Applicability of laws requiring security, etc.
- 518.09 Housing bonds legal investments and security.
- 518.10 Fiduciary defined as used in ss. 518.11-518.14.
- 518.11 Investments by fiduciaries; prudent investor rule.
- 518.112 Delegation of investment functions.
- 518.115 Power of fiduciary or custodian to deposit securities in a central depository.
- 518.116 Power of certain fiduciaries and custodians to deposit United States Government and agency securities with a Federal Reserve bank.
- 518.117 Permissible investments of fiduciary funds.
- 518.12 Instrument creating or defining powers, duties of fiduciary not affected.
- 518.13 Authority of court to permit deviation from terms of instrument creating trust not affected.
- 518.14 Scope of ss. 518.10-518.13.
- 518.15 Bonds or motor vehicle tax anticipation certificates, legal investments and security.
- 518.151 Higher education bonds or certificates, legal investments and security.
- 518.152 Puerto Rican bonds or obligations, legal investments and securities.
- 518.16 Chapter cumulative.
- Chapter 519 EQUITY EXCHANGES
- Chapter 520 RETAIL INSTALLMENT SALES
- Chapter 521 MOTOR VEHICLE LEASE DISCLOSURE
- Chapter 522 COMMISSION MERCHANTS
- 522.01 Fruit or produce brokers to make return of account sales.
- 522.02 Persons presumed to be doing business in state.
- 522.03 Liability of broker for loss by reason of delayed account sales; measure of damages.
- 522.04 Liability of broker in case of failure to return account sales.
- 522.05 Penalty for failure of commission merchant to make returns.
- 522.06 Produce commission merchant to furnish shipper duplicate sales account; shipper to have access to certain records; proviso.
- 522.07 Violation of regulations as to sale of produce on commissions.
- Chapter 525 GASOLINE AND OIL INSPECTION
- 525.01 Gasoline and oil to be inspected.
- 525.02 Analyses of petroleum fuel.
- 525.035 Mislabeled petroleum fuel.
- 525.037 Petroleum fuel standards.
- 525.07 Powers and duties of department; inspections; unlawful acts.
- 525.08 Department to have access to all stores, warehouses, factories, petroleum terminals, storage houses, and railroad depots.
- 525.09 Inspection fee.
- 525.10 Moneys to be paid into State Treasury; payment of expenses.
- 525.14 Rules.
- 525.15 Inspectors not to be interested in sales.
- 525.16 Administrative fine; penalties; prosecution of cases by state attorney.
- Chapter 526 SALE OF LIQUID FUELS; BRAKE FLUID
- Chapter 527 SALE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
- 527.01 Definitions.
- 527.02 License; penalty; fees.
- 527.0201 Qualifiers; master qualifiers; examinations.
- 527.021 Registration of transport vehicles.
- 527.03 Annual renewal of license.
- 527.04 Proof of insurance required.
- 527.055 General powers and duties.
- 527.06 Rules.
- 527.0605 Liquefied petroleum gas bulk storage locations; jurisdiction.
- 527.061 Inspection of buildings, systems, equipment, vehicles, or premises.
- 527.062 Investigation and safety promotion; authority of department.
- 527.065 Notification of accidents; leak calls.
- 527.067 Responsibilities of persons engaged in servicing liquefied petroleum gas equipment and systems and consumers, end users, or owners of liquefied petroleum gas equipment or systems.
- 527.07 Restriction on use of containers.
- 527.08 Penalty for violation.
- 527.09 Injunction.
- 527.10 Restriction on use of unsafe container or system.
- 527.11 Minimum storage.
- 527.12 Cease and desist orders; administrative fines.
- 527.13 Administrative fines and warning letters.
- 527.14 Suspension and revocation of license.
- 527.15 Conduct of proceedings; record costs.
- 527.16 Witnesses and evidence.
- 527.20 Short title and purpose.
- 527.21 Definitions relating to Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Act.
- 527.22 Florida Propane Gas Education, Safety, and Research Council established; membership; duties and responsibilities.
- 527.23 Marketing orders; referendum requirements; assessments.
- Chapter 531 WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND STANDARDS
- 531.36 Title.
- 531.37 Definitions.
- 531.38 Systems of weights and measures.
- 531.39 State standards.
- 531.40 Technical requirements for commercial devices.
- 531.41 Powers and duties of the department.
- 531.415 Fees.
- 531.42 Special police powers.
- 531.421 Powers and duties of local officials.
- 531.43 Misrepresentation of quantity.
- 531.44 Misrepresentation of pricing; verification procedures.
- 531.45 Method of sale.
- 531.46 Bulk sale.
- 531.47 Information required on packages.
- 531.48 Declarations of unit price on random packages.
- 531.49 Advertising packages for sale.
- 531.50 Administrative fine, penalties, and offenses.
- 531.51 Injunction.
- 531.52 Presumptive evidence.
- 531.53 Regulations to be unaffected by repeal of prior enabling statute.
- 531.60 Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices.
- 531.61 Exemptions from permit requirement.
- 531.62 Permit application and renewal.
- 531.63 Maximum permit fees.
- 531.64 Suspension and revocation of permits.
- 531.65 Unauthorized use; penalties.
- 531.66 Forms; rules.
- Chapter 532 DEVICES ISSUED IN PAYMENT FOR LABOR
- Chapter 534 LIVESTOCK; MARKS AND BRANDS; STAMPING BEEF
- 534.011 Inspection and protection of livestock; jurisdiction of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- 534.021 Recording of marks or brands.
- 534.031 Certified copies of marks and brands.
- 534.041 Renewal of certificate of mark or brand.
- 534.051 Transfer of ownership of mark or brand.
- 534.061 Transfer of ownership of cattle.
- 534.071 Rules and regulations.
- 534.081 Duties of law enforcement officers; appointment of special officers.
- 534.082 Duties of livestock hide dealers.
- 534.083 Livestock hauler’s permit; display of permit on vehicle; bill of lading.
- 534.091 Claim of ownership without title.
- 534.101 Penalties.
- 534.111 Injunction.
- 534.47 Definitions.
- 534.48 License and fee.
- 534.49 Livestock drafts; effect.
- 534.50 Report and notice of dishonored check or draft.
- 534.501 Livestock draft; unlawful to delay payment.
- 534.51 Prohibition against filing complaint.
- 534.52 Violations; refusal, suspension, revocation; penalties.
- 534.53 Information and records.
- 534.54 Cattle or hog processors; prompt payment; penalty; lien.
- Chapter 535 HORSE SALES, SHOWS, AND EXHIBITIONS
- 535.01 License for the public sale of thoroughbred horses.
- 535.02 Minimum requirements; rules.
- 535.05 License fee.
- 535.08 Thoroughbred sales; administration of medications prior to sale; testing.
- 535.11 Prohibition against administration of drugs; testing; search powers of department; penalties.
- 535.12 Horse shows or sales; penalties for violations.
- 535.13 Inapplicability to horseracing.
- 535.14 Rules.
- 535.16 Sale and purchase of horses; unfair or deceptive trade practices.
- Chapter 536 TIMBER AND LUMBER
- 536.13 Stamp or brand for logs.
- 536.14 Brands to be recorded by clerk of circuit court.
- 536.15 May prevent use by others.
- 536.16 Prima facie evidence of ownership.
- 536.17 Where two or more brands the same.
- 536.18 Defacing the mark or brand of lumber and timber.
- 536.19 Unlawful use of recorded log brand or stamp.
- Chapter 537 TITLE LOANS
- 537.001 Short title.
- 537.002 Legislative intent.
- 537.003 Definitions.
- 537.004 License required; license fees.
- 537.005 Application for license.
- 537.006 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
- 537.007 Remedies for title loans made without licensure.
- 537.008 Title loan agreement.
- 537.009 Recordkeeping; reporting; safekeeping of property.
- 537.011 Title loan charges.
- 537.012 Repossession, disposal of pledged property; excess proceeds.
- 537.013 Prohibited acts.
- 537.014 Right to reclaim; lost title loan agreement.
- 537.015 Criminal penalties.
- 537.016 Subpoenas; enforcement actions; rules.
- 537.017 Investigations and complaints.
- 537.018 County and municipal ordinances.
- Chapter 538 SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS
- Chapter 539 PAWNBROKING
- Chapter 540 COMMERCIAL DISCRIMINATION
- 540.01 Unfair discrimination and competition prohibited; definition of commodity.
- 540.02 Duty of state attorneys.
- 540.03 Complaints made to Department of State; duty.
- 540.04 Department of State to revoke permit of corporation found guilty of discrimination.
- 540.05 Ouster of corporation found guilty.
- 540.06 Unfair commercial discrimination prohibited; penalty.
- 540.08 Unauthorized publication of name or likeness.
- 540.09 Unauthorized publication of photographs or pictures of areas to which admission is charged.
- 540.10 Exemption of news media from liability.
- 540.11 Unauthorized copying of phonograph records, disk, wire, tape, film, or other article on which sounds are recorded.
- 540.12 Unlawful use of a recording device in a motion picture theater.
- Chapter 542 COMBINATIONS RESTRICTING TRADE OR COMMERCE
- 542.15 Short title.
- 542.16 Purpose.
- 542.17 Definitions.
- 542.18 Restraint of trade or commerce.
- 542.19 Monopolization; attempts, combinations, or conspiracies to monopolize.
- 542.20 Exemptions.
- 542.21 Penalties for violation.
- 542.22 Suits for damages.
- 542.23 Equitable remedies.
- 542.235 Limitations of actions and penalties against local governments and their officials and employees.
- 542.24 Consent decrees and settlement agreements.
- 542.25 Judgment in favor of state as prima facie evidence.
- 542.26 Limitation of actions.
- 542.27 Enforcement authority.
- 542.28 Civil investigative demand.
- 542.29 Duty of public officers.
- 542.30 Jurisdiction and venue.
- 542.31 Action not barred as affecting or involving interstate or foreign commerce.
- 542.32 Rule of construction and coverage.
- 542.33 Contracts in restraint of trade valid.
- 542.331 Applicability of s. 542.33.
- 542.335 Valid restraints of trade or commerce.
- 542.34 Discriminatory trade practices.
- 542.35 Remedies cumulative.
- 542.36 Continuing violations.
- Chapter 545 COMBINATIONS RESTRICTING FINANCING OF MOTOR VEHICLES
- 545.01 Definitions.
- 545.02 Contracts designating finance company through which sale of motor vehicle to be financed declared void.
- 545.03 Threats by manufacturer or wholesaler as prima facie evidence of intent to violate law.
- 545.04 Threats by finance company presumed to be made by manufacturer or wholesaler.
- 545.05 Paying or giving anything to finance company to lessen competition prohibited.
- 545.06 Acceptance of anything of value by finance company resulting in lessening competition prohibited.
- 545.07 Acceptance of benefits by finance company for purpose of lessening competition prohibited.
- 545.08 Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law.
- 545.09 Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations; revocation of license by Department of State.
- 545.10 Contract in violation of law declared void.
- 545.11 Remedy for persons injured by violation of law.
- 545.12 Penalty for violations of chapter.
- Chapter 546 AMUSEMENT FACILITIES
- Chapter 548 PUGILISTIC EXHIBITIONS
- 548.001 Short title.
- 548.002 Definitions.
- 548.003 Florida State Boxing Commission.
- 548.004 Executive director; duties, compensation, administrative support.
- 548.005 Oversight of the commission; long-range policy planning; plans, reports, and recommendations.
- 548.006 Power of commission to control professional and amateur pugilistic contests and exhibitions; certification of competitiveness of professional mixed martial arts and kickboxing matches.
- 548.0065 Amateur matches; sanctioning and supervision; health and safety standards; compliance checks; continuation, suspension, and revocation of sanctioning approval.
- 548.007 Applicability of provisions to amateur matches and certain other matches or events.
- 548.008 Prohibited competitions.
- 548.011 Power of commission to issue, withhold, suspend, or revoke licenses and permits.
- 548.012 Promoter’s license.
- 548.013 Foreign copromoter license requirement.
- 548.014 Promoters and foreign copromoters; bonds or other security.
- 548.015 Concessionaires; security.
- 548.017 Participants, managers, and other persons required to have licenses.
- 548.021 Applications for licenses and permits.
- 548.022 Oral examinations.
- 548.024 Background investigation of applicants for licensure.
- 548.025 License fees.
- 548.026 Duration of license.
- 548.028 Refusal to issue license.
- 548.032 Permit for program of matches.
- 548.033 Local prohibiting ordinance.
- 548.035 Permit fees.
- 548.037 Admissions not to exceed seating capacity.
- 548.041 Age, condition, and suspension of participants.
- 548.042 Participation under fictitious name.
- 548.043 Weights and classes, limitations; gloves.
- 548.046 Physician’s attendance at match; examinations; cancellation of match.
- 548.047 Duty of licensee to disclose condition of participant.
- 548.049 Medical, surgical, and hospital insurance; life insurance.
- 548.05 Control of contracts.
- 548.052 Payment of advances by promoter or foreign copromoter regulated.
- 548.053 Distribution of purses to participants; statements.
- 548.054 Withholding of purses; hearing; disposition of withheld purse forfeiture.
- 548.056 Prohibited financial interests in participant; penalties.
- 548.057 Attendance of referee and judges at match; scoring; seconds.
- 548.058 Sham or collusive contest prohibited.
- 548.06 Payments to state; exemptions.
- 548.061 Closed circuit television.
- 548.064 Destruction of ticket or ticket stub.
- 548.066 Ticket refunds.
- 548.069 Age of spectators.
- 548.07 Suspension of license or permit by commissioner; hearing.
- 548.071 Suspension or revocation of license or permit by commission.
- 548.073 Commission hearings.
- 548.074 Power to administer oaths, take depositions, and issue subpoenas.
- 548.075 Administrative fines; citations.
- 548.076 Cease and desist notices.
- 548.077 Florida State Boxing Commission; collection and disposition of moneys.
- 548.079 Misdemeanors.
- Chapter 549 AUTOMOBILE RACE MEETS
- 549.01 Holding automobile race meets; notice to sheriff.
- 549.02 Duties of sheriffs.
- 549.03 Sheriff to exclude from course vehicles and persons.
- 549.04 Association holding race to pay sheriff’s fees.
- 549.05 Holding race meet without notice to sheriff; penalty.
- 549.06 Failure of person to remove from automobile racecourse; penalty.
- 549.08 Motor vehicle racing event; permits to conduct on highway or street or in park within municipality.
- 549.09 Motorsport nonspectator liability release.
- 549.10 Motorsports entertainment complex; contracts.
- 549.102 Motorsports entertainment complex; overnight parking.
- Chapter 550 PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING
- 550.001 Short title.
- 550.002 Definitions.
- 550.0115 Permitholder license.
- 550.01215 License application; periods of operation; bond, conversion of permit.
- 550.0235 Limitation of civil liability.
- 550.0251 The powers and duties of the Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
- 550.0351 Charity racing days.
- 550.0425 Minors attendance at pari-mutuel performances; restrictions.
- 550.054 Application for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering.
- 550.0555 Greyhound dogracing permits; relocation within a county; conditions.
- 550.0651 Elections for ratification of permits.
- 550.0745 Conversion of pari-mutuel permit to summer jai alai permit.
- 550.0951 Payment of daily license fee and taxes; penalties.
- 550.09511 Jai alai taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.
- 550.09512 Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.
- 550.09514 Greyhound dogracing taxes; purse requirements.
- 550.09515 Thoroughbred horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.
- 550.105 Occupational licenses of racetrack employees; fees; denial, suspension, and revocation of license; penalties and fines.
- 550.1155 Authority of stewards, judges, panel of judges, or player’s manager to impose penalties against occupational licensees; disposition of funds collected.
- 550.125 Uniform reporting system; bond requirement.
- 550.135 Division of moneys derived under this law.
- 550.155 Pari-mutuel pool within track enclosure; takeouts; breaks; penalty for purchasing part of a pari-mutuel pool for or through another in specified circumstances.
- 550.1625 Dogracing; taxes.
- 550.1645 Escheat to state of abandoned interest in or contribution to pari-mutuel pools.
- 550.1646 Credit for unclaimed property remitted to state.
- 550.1647 Greyhound permitholders; unclaimed tickets; breaks.
- 550.1648 Greyhound adoptions.
- 550.175 Petition for election to revoke permit.
- 550.1815 Certain persons prohibited from holding racing or jai alai permits; suspension and revocation.
- 550.235 Conniving to prearrange result of race or jai alai game; using medication or drugs on horse or dog; penalty.
- 550.24055 Use of controlled substances or alcohol prohibited; testing of certain occupational licensees; penalty; evidence of test or action taken and admissibility for criminal prosecution limited.
- 550.2415 Racing of animals under certain conditions prohibited; penalties; exceptions.
- 550.255 Penalty for conducting unauthorized race meeting.
- 550.2614 Distribution of certain funds to a horsemen’s association.
- 550.26165 Breeders’ awards.
- 550.2625 Horseracing; minimum purse requirement, Florida breeders’ and owners’ awards.
- 550.2633 Horseracing; distribution of abandoned interest in or contributions to pari-mutuel pools.
- 550.26352 Breeders’ Cup Meet; pools authorized; conflicts; taxes; credits; transmission of races; rules; application.
- 550.2704 Jai Alai Tournament of Champions Meet.
- 550.285 Obtaining feed or other supplies for racehorses or greyhound racing dogs with intent to defraud.
- 550.334 Quarter horse racing; substitutions.
- 550.3345 Conversion of quarter horse permit to a limited thoroughbred permit.
- 550.3355 Harness track licenses for summer quarter horse racing.
- 550.3551 Transmission of racing and jai alai information; commingling of pari-mutuel pools.
- 550.3615 Bookmaking on the grounds of a permitholder; penalties; reinstatement; duties of track employees; penalty; exceptions.
- 550.375 Operation of certain harness tracks.
- 550.475 Lease of pari-mutuel facilities by pari-mutuel permitholders.
- 550.495 Totalisator licensing.
- 550.505 Nonwagering permits.
- 550.5251 Florida thoroughbred racing; certain permits; operating days.
- 550.615 Intertrack wagering.
- 550.625 Intertrack wagering; purses; breeders’ awards.
- 550.6305 Intertrack wagering; guest track payments; accounting rules.
- 550.6308 Limited intertrack wagering license.
- 550.6315 Applicability of s. 565.02(5) to guest tracks.
- 550.6325 Uncashed tickets and breakage tax.
- 550.6335 Surcharge.
- 550.6345 Intertrack wagering; purses when host track is harness racetrack.
- 550.70 Jai alai general provisions; chief court judges required; extension of time to construct fronton; amateur jai alai contests permitted under certain conditions; playing days’ limitations; lockin
- 550.71 Operation of ch. 96-364.
- 550.901 Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Pari-mutuel Wagering.
- 550.902 Purposes.
- 550.903 Definitions; Interstate Compact on Licensure of Participants in Pari-mutuel Wagering.
- 550.904 Entry into force.
- 550.905 States eligible to join compact.
- 550.906 Withdrawal from compact; impact on force and effect.
- 550.907 Compact committee.
- 550.908 Powers and duties of compact committee.
- 550.909 Voting requirements.
- 550.910 Administration and management.
- 550.911 Immunity from liability for performance of official responsibilities and duties.
- 550.912 Rights and responsibilities of each party state.
- 550.913 Construction and severability.
- Chapter 551 SLOT MACHINES
- 551.101 Slot machine gaming authorized.
- 551.102 Definitions.
- 551.103 Powers and duties of the division and law enforcement.
- 551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming.
- 551.1045 Temporary licenses.
- 551.105 Slot machine license renewal.
- 551.106 License fee; tax rate; penalties.
- 551.107 Slot machine occupational license; findings; application; fee.
- 551.108 Prohibited relationships.
- 551.109 Prohibited acts; penalties.
- 551.111 Legal devices.
- 551.112 Exclusions of certain persons.
- 551.113 Persons prohibited from playing slot machines.
- 551.114 Slot machine gaming areas.
- 551.116 Days and hours of operation.
- 551.117 Penalties.
- 551.118 Compulsive or addictive gambling prevention program.
- 551.119 Caterer’s license.
- 551.121 Prohibited activities and devices; exceptions.
- 551.122 Rulemaking.
- 551.123 Legislative authority; administration of chapter.
- Chapter 552 MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES
- 552.081 Definitions.
- 552.091 License or permit required of manufacturer-distributor, dealer, user, or blaster of explosives.
- 552.092 Forms for applications for licenses and permits.
- 552.093 Competency examinations required.
- 552.094 Issuance of licenses, permits; prohibitions.
- 552.101 Possession without license prohibited; exceptions.
- 552.111 Maintenance of records and sales of explosives by manufacturer-distributors and dealers; inspections.
- 552.112 Maintenance of records by users; inspection.
- 552.113 Reports of thefts, illegal use, or illegal possession.
- 552.114 Sale, labeling, and disposition of explosives; unlawful possession.
- 552.12 Transportation of explosives without license prohibited; exceptions.
- 552.13 Promulgation of regulations by the Division of State Fire Marshal.
- 552.151 Procedure for cease and desist orders; administrative fine.
- 552.161 Administrative fines.
- 552.171 Suspension or revocation of license or permit.
- 552.181 Conduct of hearings.
- 552.20 Review of order of the division.
- 552.21 Confiscation and disposal of explosives.
- 552.211 Explosives; general.
- 552.212 Inspection of buildings, vehicles, vessels, aircraft, equipment, or premises.
- 552.22 Penalties.
- 552.23 Injunction.
- 552.24 Exceptions.
- 552.241 Limited exemptions.
- 552.25 Municipal and county ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- 552.26 Administration of chapter; personnel; fees to be deposited in Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.
- 552.27 Construction of chapter.
- 552.30 Construction materials mining activities.
- 552.32 Short title.
- 552.34 Legislative findings; public purpose.
- 552.36 Exclusive jurisdiction; Division of Administrative Hearings.
- 552.38 Security requirement.
- 552.40 Administrative remedy for alleged damage due to the use of explosives in connection with construction materials mining activities.
- 552.42 Appeal.
- 552.44 Prior claims.
- Chapter 553 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- PART I MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS(ss. 553.35-553.42)
- PART II ACCESSIBILITY BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS(ss. 553.501-553.513)
- PART III TRENCH SAFETY ACT(ss. 553.60-553.64)
- PART IV FLORIDA BUILDING CODE(ss. 553.70-553.898)
- PART V THERMAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS(ss. 553.900-553.912)
- PART VI ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS(ss. 553.951-553.975)
- PART VII STANDARDS FOR RADON-RESISTANT BUILDINGS(s. 553.98)
- PART VIII BUILDING ENERGY-EFFICIENCY RATING SYSTEM(ss. 553.990-553.998)
- Chapter 554 BOILER SAFETY
- 554.1011 Short title; scope.
- 554.1021 Definitions.
- 554.103 Boiler code.
- 554.104 Boilers of special design.
- 554.105 Chief inspector.
- 554.106 Deputy inspectors.
- 554.107 Special inspectors.
- 554.108 Inspection.
- 554.109 Exemptions.
- 554.1101 Certificate of compliance.
- 554.111 Fees.
- 554.112 Examinations.
- 554.113 Certification of inspectors; renewals.
- 554.114 Prohibitions; penalties.
- 554.115 Disciplinary proceedings.
- Chapter 555 OUTDOOR THEATERS
- Chapter 556 UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION AND SAFETY
- 556.101 Short title; legislative intent.
- 556.102 Definitions.
- 556.103 Creation of the corporation; establishment of the board of directors; authority of the board; annual report.
- 556.104 Free-access notification system.
- 556.105 Procedures.
- 556.106 Liability of the member operator, excavator, and system.
- 556.107 Violations.
- 556.108 Exemptions.
- 556.109 Emergency excavations or demolitions attempted; exception.
- 556.110 Costs assessed among member operators.
- 556.111 Applicability to existing law.
- 556.112 Design services.
- 556.113 Sunshine State One-Call of Florida, Inc.; public records exemption.
- 556.114 Low-impact marking practices.
- 556.115 Alternative dispute resolution.
- 556.116 High-priority subsurface installations; special procedures.
- Chapter 558 CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS
- Chapter 559 REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, AND INVESTMENTS, GENERALLY
- PART I TRADING STAMPS(ss. 559.01-559.06)
- PART II BUDGET PLANNING(ss. 559.10-559.13)
- PART III FIRE AND GOING-OUT-OF-BUSINESS SALES AND AUCTIONS(ss. 559.20-559.27)
- PART IV BUYING SERVICES(ss. 559.3901-559.3906)
- PART IX REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES(ss. 559.901-559.9221)
- PART V COMMERCIAL COLLECTION PRACTICES(ss. 559.541-559.548)
- PART VI CONSUMER COLLECTION PRACTICES(ss. 559.55-559.785)
- PART VII LICENSING BY DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION(ss. 559.79, 559.791)
- PART VIII SALE OR LEASE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES(ss. 559.80-559.815)
- PART X RENTAL-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS(ss. 559.9231-559.9241)
- PART XI SELLERS OF TRAVEL(ss. 559.926-559.939)
- Chapter 560 MONEY SERVICES BUSINESSES