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).
559.935 – Exemptions.
559.935 Exemptions.— (1) This part does not apply to: (a) A bona fide employee of a seller of travel who is engaged solely in the business of her or his employer; (b) Any direct common carrier of passengers or property regulated by an agency of the Federal Government or employees of such carrier when engaged solely in the transportation […]
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 […]
559.920 – Unlawful acts and practices.
559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.—It shall be a violation of this act for any motor vehicle repair shop or employee thereof to: (1) Engage or attempt to engage in repair work for compensation of any type without first being registered with or having submitted an affidavit of exemption to the department; (2) Make or charge for repairs which […]