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, […]
559.926 – Short title.
559.926 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Sellers of Travel Act.” History.—s. 4, ch. 95-314.
559.927 – Definitions.
559.927 Definitions.—For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Accommodations” means any hotel or motel room, condominium or cooperative unit, cabin, lodge, or apartment; any other commercial structure designed for occupancy by one or more individuals; or any lodging establishment as provided by law. The term does not include long-term home rentals covered under a lease […]
559.928 – Registration.
559.928 Registration.— (1) Each seller of travel shall annually register with the department, providing: its legal business or 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, […]