559.25 – Exemptions.
559.25 Exemptions.—The provisions of this part shall not apply to or affect the following persons: (1) Persons acting pursuant to an order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction. (2) Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officers such as sheriffs and marshals, and similar public officers. (3) Duly licensed auctioneers, selling at auction. […]
559.548 – Penalties.
559.548 Penalties.— (1) Each of the following acts constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084: (a) Operating or soliciting business as a commercial collection agency in this state without first registering with the office, unless specifically exempted by this part. (b) Registering or attempting to register by means […]
559.26 – Violations.
559.26 Violations.— (1) Any person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) A person who publishes an advertisement for a fire and other altered goods sale or going-out-of-business sale, which advertisement does not conform to the requirements specified in s. 559.24, is […]
559.55 – Definitions.
559.55 Definitions.—The following terms shall, unless the context otherwise indicates, have the following meanings for the purpose of this part: (1) “Commission” means the Financial Services Commission. (2) “Communication” means the conveying of information regarding a debt directly or indirectly to any person through any medium. (3) “Consumer collection agency” means any debt collector or business entity engaged in […]
559.27 – Tag required reflecting value of item offered for sale at auction.
559.27 Tag required reflecting value of item offered for sale at auction.— (1) At all auctions of goods at public outcry, the auctioneer or her or his agent shall place or cause to be placed upon each item to be offered at auction a tag showing the value attributed to the item at the time it is […]
559.551 – Short title.
559.551 Short title.—Sections 559.55-559.785 may be cited as the “Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act.” History.—ss. 5, 13, ch. 93-275.
559.3901 – Short title.
559.3901 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Buying Services Act of 1991.” History.—s. 1, ch. 91-72.
559.552 – Relationship of state and federal law.
559.552 Relationship of state and federal law.—Nothing in this part shall be construed to limit or restrict the continued applicability of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to consumer collection practices in this state. This part is in addition to the requirements and regulations of the federal act. In the event of any inconsistency between […]
559.3902 – Definitions.
559.3902 Definitions.—As used in this act, the term: (1) “Business day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. (2) “Buying service,” “buying club,” or “club” means any corporation, nonprofit corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, cooperative association, or other business enterprise which is organized with the primary purpose of providing benefits to members from the cooperative […]
559.3903 – Contracts of membership; right of cancellation; how exercised; entitlement to refund; right not waivable.
559.3903 Contracts of membership; right of cancellation; how exercised; entitlement to refund; right not waivable.— (1) Any person who has elected to become a member of a club may cancel such membership by giving written notice of cancellation any time before 12 midnight of the third business day following the date on which membership was attained. (2) Notice […]