559.934 – Deceptive and unfair trade practice.
559.934 Deceptive and unfair trade practice.—Acts, conduct, practices, omissions, failings, misrepresentations, or nondisclosures which constitute a violation of this part also constitute a deceptive and unfair trade practice for the purpose of s. 501.201 and administrative rules promulgated thereunder. History.—s. 1, ch. 93-107; s. 5, ch. 95-314. Note.—Former s. 559.927(11).
559.935 – Exemptions.
559.935 Exemptions.— (1) This part does not apply to: (a) A bona fide employee of a seller of travel who is engaged solely in the business of her or his employer; (b) Any direct common carrier of passengers or property regulated by an agency of the Federal Government or employees of such carrier when engaged solely in the transportation […]
559.9355 – Administrative remedies; penalties.
559.9355 Administrative remedies; penalties.— (1) The department may enter an order doing one or more of the following if the department finds that a person has violated or is operating in violation of this part or the rules or orders issued thereunder: (a) Issuing a notice of noncompliance pursuant to s. 120.695. (b) Imposing an administrative fine in the […]
559.936 – Civil penalties; remedies.
559.936 Civil penalties; remedies.— (1) The department may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover any penalties or damages allowed in this part and for injunctive relief to enforce compliance with this part. (2) The department may seek a civil penalty in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation […]
559.937 – Criminal penalties.
559.937 Criminal penalties.—Any person or business that violates this part: (1) Commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) Which violation directly or indirectly pertains to an offer to sell, at wholesale or retail, prearranged travel or tourist-related services for individuals or groups directly to any terrorist state and […]
559.938 – General Inspection Trust Fund; payments.
559.938 General Inspection Trust Fund; payments.—Any moneys recovered by the department as a penalty under this part shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund. History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 88-363; s. 6, ch. 89-296; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 88, ch. 92-291; s. 1, ch. 93-107; s. 5, ch. 95-314. Note.—Former s. 559.927(16).
559.939 – State preemption.
559.939 State preemption.—No municipality or county or other political subdivision of this state shall have authority to levy or collect any registration fee or tax, as a regulatory measure, or to require the registration or bonding in any manner of any seller of travel who is registered or complies with all applicable provisions of this part, […]
559.951 – Internet sales; prohibited practices.
559.951 Internet sales; prohibited practices.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Initial merchant” means a person who obtains a consumer’s billing information directly from the consumer through an Internet transaction initiated by the consumer. (b) “Posttransaction third-party seller” means a person who: 1. Sells or offers for sale any good or service over the Internet; and 2. Solicits […]
559.92201 – Rulemaking power.
559.92201 Rulemaking power.—The department has the authority to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to implement this part. History.—s. 29, ch. 97-250.
559.9221 – Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council.
559.9221 Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council.—The Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council is created to advise and assist the department in carrying out this part. (1) The membership of the council may not exceed nine members appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. (a) Six industry members of the council must be chosen from individuals already engaged in the motor […]