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 […]
501.135 – Consumer unit pricing.
501.135 Consumer unit pricing.— (1) SHORT TITLE.—This act shall be known and cited as “The Consumer Unit Pricing Act.” (2) PURPOSES; RULE OF INTERPRETATION.—This act shall be liberally construed to effectively promote the following purposes and policies: (a) Protect the interests of consumers and encourage constructive and useful competition in the sale of consumer commodities. (b) Encourage, to the extent […]
501.137 – Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.
501.137 Mortgage lenders; tax and insurance payments from escrow accounts; duties.— (1) Every lender of money, whether a natural person or an artificial entity, whose loans are secured by a mortgage on real estate located within the state and who receives funds incidental thereto or in connection therewith for the payment of property taxes or hazard insurance […]
501.1375 – Deposits received for purchase of residential dwelling units; placement in escrow; waiver; exceptions.
501.1375 Deposits received for purchase of residential dwelling units; placement in escrow; waiver; exceptions.— (1) DEFINITIONS.— (a) “Building contractor” means any person who, for compensation, constructs and sells one-family or two-family residential dwelling units, except for a person who sells or constructs less than 10 units per year statewide. (b) “Developer” means either a building contractor who offers new […]
501.052 – Home solicitation sale; enforcement authority; injunctive relief.
501.052 Home solicitation sale; enforcement authority; injunctive relief.—The Attorney General or state attorney may institute proceedings to enjoin any person found to be violating the provisions of ss. 501.021-501.055. History.—s. 2, ch. 77-350; s. 12, ch. 97-250.
501.053 – Home solicitation sale; judicial review.
501.053 Home solicitation sale; judicial review.—Any person, firm, corporation, or agency aggrieved by any decision of a clerk of the circuit court under authority granted in ss. 501.021-501.055 may appeal to the courts, as provided by general law, within 90 days from the date of the decision sought to be reviewed. History.—s. 3, ch. 87-344.
501.055 – Home solicitation sale; penalties.
501.055 Home solicitation sale; penalties.— (1) Violation of any of the provisions of ss. 501.025-501.047 is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) Any person who conducts or attempts to conduct a home solicitation sale without first obtaining and having in her or his possession a valid, current permit […]
501.057 – Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; short title.
501.057 Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; short title.—Sections 501.057-501.0581 may be cited as the “Florida Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 93-274.
501.0571 – Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; definitions.
501.0571 Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; definitions.—As used in ss. 501.057-501.0581: (1) “Examination” means any type of medical, psychological, or nutritional review of a consumer. (2) “Supplement” means any type of vitamin, mineral, or other dietary additive which is recommended to be taken by a weight-loss provider. (3) “Weight-loss location” means any place where a weight-loss program is provided by […]
501.0573 – Weight-loss provider requirements.
501.0573 Weight-loss provider requirements.—Each weight-loss provider shall: (1) Provide to a consumer a written itemized statement of the fixed or estimated cost of the weight-loss program that is being recommended, including all additional products, services, supplements, examinations, or laboratory tests the consumer may have to purchase from the weight-loss provider as part of such program. (2) Disclose the […]