507.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Accessorial services” means any service performed by a mover which results in a charge to the shipper and is incidental to the transportation or shipment of household goods, including, but not limited to, valuation coverage; preparation of written inventory; equipment, including dollies, hand trucks, pads, blankets, and straps; […]
507.02 Construction; intent; application.— (1) This chapter shall be construed liberally to: (a) Establish the law of this state governing the loading, transportation or shipment, unloading, and affiliated storage of household goods as part of household moves. (b) Address household moving practices in this state in a manner that is not inconsistent with federal law governing consumer protection. (2) This […]
507.03 Registration.— (1) Each mover and moving broker must register with the department, providing its legal business and trade name, mailing address, and business locations; the full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of its owners or corporate officers and directors and the Florida agent of the corporation; a statement whether it is a domestic or foreign corporation, […]
507.04 Required insurance coverages; liability limitations; valuation coverage.— (1) LIABILITY INSURANCE.— (a)1. Except as provided in paragraph (b), each mover operating in this state must maintain current and valid liability insurance coverage of at least $10,000 per shipment for the loss or damage of household goods resulting from the negligence of the mover or its employees or agents. […]
507.05 Estimates and contracts for service.—Before providing any moving or accessorial services, a contract and estimate must be provided to a prospective shipper in writing, must be signed and dated by the shipper and the mover, and must include: (1) The name, telephone number, and physical address where the mover’s employees are available during normal business hours. […]
507.06 Delivery and storage of household goods.— (1) A mover must relinquish household goods to a shipper and must place the goods inside a shipper’s dwelling or, if directed by the shipper, inside a storehouse or warehouse that is owned or rented by the shipper or the shipper’s agent, unless the shipper has not tendered payment in […]
507.07 Violations.—It is a violation of this chapter: (1) To conduct business as a mover or moving broker, or advertise to engage in the business of moving or offering to move, without being registered with the department. (2) To knowingly make any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, document, or record required to be submitted or […]
507.08 Deceptive and unfair trade practice.—Acts, conduct, practices, omissions, failings, misrepresentations, or nondisclosures committed in violation of this chapter are deceptive and unfair trade practices under ss. 501.201-501.213, the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, and administrative rules adopted in accordance with the act. History.—s. 8, ch. 2002-53; s. 10, ch. 2006-4.
507.09 Administrative remedies; penalties.— (1) The department may enter an order doing one or more of the following if the department finds that a mover or moving broker, or a person employed or contracted by a mover or broker, has violated or is operating in violation of this chapter or the rules or orders issued pursuant to […]
507.10 Civil penalties; remedies.— (1) The department may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any penalties or damages authorized in this chapter and for injunctive relief to enforce compliance with this chapter. (2) The department may seek a civil penalty in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation […]
507.11 Criminal penalties.— (1) The refusal of a mover or a mover’s employee, agent, or contractor to comply with an order from a law enforcement officer to relinquish a shipper’s household goods after the officer determines that the shipper has tendered payment of the amount of a written estimate or contract, or after the officer determines that […]
507.12 General Inspection Trust Fund; payments.—Any moneys recovered by the department as a penalty under this chapter shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund. History.—s. 12, ch. 2002-53; s. 14, ch. 2006-4.
507.13 Local regulation.— (1)(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), this chapter preempts a local ordinance or regulation of a county or municipality which regulates transactions relating to movers of household goods or moving brokers. (b) This chapter does not preempt an ordinance or regulation originally enacted by a county before January 1, 2011, or a […]
