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 […]
501.0575 – Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights.
501.0575 Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights.— (1) The Weight-Loss Consumer Bill of Rights shall consist of the following provisions: (A) WARNING: RAPID WEIGHT LOSS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. RAPID WEIGHT LOSS IS WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 11/2 POUNDS TO 2 POUNDS PER WEEK OR WEIGHT LOSS OF MORE THAN 1 PERCENT OF BODY WEIGHT PER WEEK […]
501.0577 – Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; exemptions.
501.0577 Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; exemptions.—The provisions of this act do not apply to persons licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 460, chapter 461, chapter 462, chapter 463, chapter 465, or chapter 486 who may give weight-loss advice or provide any weight-loss service which is incidental to the performance of their profession and which is […]
501.022 – Home solicitation sale; permit required.
501.022 Home solicitation sale; permit required.— (1)(a) It is unlawful for any person to conduct any home solicitation sale, as defined in s. 501.021, or to supervise excluded minors conducting such sales provided in subparagraph (b)5., in this state without first obtaining a valid home solicitation sale permit as provided in this section. (b) The following are excluded […]
501.0579 – Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; unlawful practices.
501.0579 Commercial Weight-Loss Practices Act; unlawful practices.—It is unlawful and an unfair and deceptive trade practice under part II of this chapter to fail to comply with the provisions of this act. History.—s. 6, ch. 93-274.
501.025 – Home solicitation sale; buyer’s right to cancel.
501.025 Home solicitation sale; buyer’s right to cancel.—In addition to any other right to revoke an offer, the buyer has the right to cancel a home solicitation sale until midnight of the third business day after the day on which the buyer signs an agreement or offer to purchase. Cancellation is evidenced by the buyer giving […]