559.543 – Definitions.
559.543 Definitions.—As used in this part: (1) “Claim” or “commercial claim” means any obligation for the payment of money or its equivalent arising out of a transaction wherein credit has been offered or extended to any person, and the money, property, or service which was the subject of the transaction was primarily for commercial purposes and not […]
559.544 – Registration required; exemptions.
559.544 Registration required; exemptions.— (1) No person shall engage in business in this state as a commercial collection agency, as defined in this part, or continue to do business in this state as a commercial collection agency, without first registering in accordance with this part and thereafter maintaining such registration. (2) Each commercial collection agency doing business in […]
559.545 – Registration of commercial collection agencies; procedure.
559.545 Registration of commercial collection agencies; procedure.—Any person who wishes to register as a commercial collection agency in compliance with this part shall do so on forms adopted by the commission and furnished by the office. Any renewal of registration shall be made between October 1 and December 31 of each year. In registering or renewing […]
559.546 – Bond; evidence of current and valid bond.
559.546 Bond; evidence of current and valid bond.—Pursuant to s. 559.545, the registrant shall provide to the office evidence that the registrant has been issued a current and valid surety bond as required by this part. (1) In addition to each registration filed pursuant to s. 559.545 and any renewal of such registration, each registrant shall furnish […]
559.547 – Void registration.
559.547 Void registration.— (1) Any registration made under this part by any person or commercial collection agency based upon the presentation by such person or collection agency of false identification or information, or identification not current with respect to name, address, and business location, or any other fact material to such registration shall be void. (2) Any registration […]
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 […]
558.005 – Contract Provisions; Application.
558.005 Contract provisions; application.— (1) Unless a claimant and a potential defendant have agreed in writing to opt out of the requirements of this section, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to any claim for legal relief for which the agreement to make the improvement was made after October 1, 2009, and for which the basis […]