559.929 – Security requirements.
559.929 Security requirements.— (1) An application must be accompanied by a performance bond in an amount set by the department under paragraph (a), paragraph (b), or paragraph (c). The surety on such bond must be a surety company authorized to do business in the state. (a) Each seller of travel which certifies its business activities under s. 559.9285(1)(a) […]
560.103 – Definitions.
560.103 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Affiliated party” means a control person, employee, or foreign affiliate of a money services business, or a person who has a controlling interest in a money services business as provided in s. 560.127. (2) “Appropriate regulator” means a state, federal, or foreign agency that has been granted authority to […]
559.9295 – Submission of vacation certificate documents.
559.9295 Submission of vacation certificate documents.—Sellers of travel who offer vacation certificates must submit and disclose to the department with the application for registration, and any time such document is changed, but prior to the sale of any vacation certificate, the following materials: (1) A copy of the contract by which the rights, obligations, benefits, and privileges […]
560.104 – Exemptions.
560.104 Exemptions.—The following entities are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) Banks, credit card banks, credit unions, trust companies, associations, offices of an international banking corporation, Edge Act or agreement corporations, or other financial depository institutions organized under the laws of any state or the United States. (2) The United States or any agency or instrumentality […]
559.931 – Vacation certificate recordkeeping.
559.931 Vacation certificate recordkeeping.—Sellers of travel who offer vacation certificates must keep and maintain among their business records, for a period of 3 years, the following documents and information: (1) A copy of each item required to be submitted to the department under s. 559.9295. (2) All records required by s. 607.1601, when applicable, whether a corporation or […]
559.932 – Vacation certificate disclosure.
559.932 Vacation certificate disclosure.— (1) A seller of travel must provide each person solicited with a contract that includes the following information, which shall be in 12-point type, unless otherwise specified: (a) A space for the date, name, address, and signature of the purchaser. (b) The expiration date of the vacation certificate and the terms and conditions of its […]
559.933 – Vacation certificate cancellation and refund provisions.
559.933 Vacation certificate cancellation and refund provisions.— (1) A seller of travel or an assignee must honor a purchaser’s request to cancel a vacation certificate if such request is made: (a) Within 30 days after the date of purchase or receipt of the vacation certificate, whichever occurs later; or (b) At any time accommodations or facilities are not available […]
559.9335 – Violations.
559.9335 Violations.—It is a violation of this part for any seller of travel, independent agent, assignee, or other person: (1) To conduct business as a seller of travel without registering annually with the department unless exempt pursuant to s. 559.935. (2) To conduct business as a seller of travel without an annual purchase of a performance bond in […]
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).
559.9238 – Willful violations.
559.9238 Willful violations.—Any person who willfully and intentionally violates any provision of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable by fine only as provided in s. 775.083. History.—s. 8, ch. 88-69.