501.2077 – Violations involving senior citizen, person who has a disability, military servicemember, or the spouse or dependent child of a military servicemember; civil penalties; presumption.
501.2077 Violations involving senior citizen, person who has a disability, military servicemember, or the spouse or dependent child of a military servicemember; civil penalties; presumption.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Major life activities” means functions associated with the normal activities of independent daily living, such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, […]
501.2079 – Violations involving discrimination in the provision of video services.
501.2079 Violations involving discrimination in the provision of video services.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Cable service” has the same meaning as in s. 610.103(1). (b) “Video service” has the same meaning as in s. 610.103(11). (c) “Resident” means a resident residing within a service area as set out in s. 610.104(2)(e)5. and (6). (d) “Provider” means […]
501.208 – Cease and desist orders; procedures.
501.208 Cease and desist orders; procedures.— (1) Whenever the Department of Legal Affairs has reason to believe that a person has been, or is, violating this part, and if it appears to the department that a cease and desist order against such violation would be in the interest of the public, it shall issue and serve upon […]
501.209 – Other supervision.
501.209 Other supervision.—If the enforcing authority receives a complaint or other information relating to noncompliance with this act by a person who is subject to other supervision in this state, the enforcing authority shall inform the official or agency having that supervision. History.—s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 15, ch. 93-38.
501.2101 – Enforcing authorities; moneys received in certain proceedings.
501.2101 Enforcing authorities; moneys received in certain proceedings.— (1) Any moneys received by an enforcing authority for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation or litigation in proceedings brought under the provisions of s. 501.207, s. 501.208, or s. 501.211 shall be deposited as received in the Legal Affairs Revolving Trust Fund if the action is brought by […]
501.171 – Security of confidential personal information.
501.171 Security of confidential personal information.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Breach of security” or “breach” means unauthorized access of data in electronic form containing personal information. Good faith access of personal information by an employee or agent of the covered entity does not constitute a breach of security, provided that the information is […]
501.201 – Short title.
501.201 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 73-124.
501.202 – Purposes; rules of construction.
501.202 Purposes; rules of construction.—The provisions of this part shall be construed liberally to promote the following policies: (1) To simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing consumer protection, unfair methods of competition, and unconscionable, deceptive, and unfair trade practices. (2) To protect the consuming public and legitimate business enterprises from those who engage in unfair methods of […]
501.122 – Control of nonionizing radiations; laser; penalties.
501.122 Control of nonionizing radiations; laser; penalties.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this section: (a) “Laser” means light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, encompassing wavelengths above and below those in visual range, if produced by laser devices. (b) “Laser device” means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission. (c) “Nonionizing radiation” means electromagnetic or […]
501.203 – Definitions.
501.203 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: (1) “Final judgment” means a judgment, including any supporting opinion, that determines the rights of the parties and concerning which appellate remedies have been exhausted or the time for appeal has expired. (2) “Enforcing authority” means the office of the state attorney if a violation […]