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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559', '§ 559']

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§ 559.551 Short title.–Sections 559.55-559.785 may be cited as the “Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act.”
§ 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 any provision of this part and any provision of the federal act, the provision which is more protective of the consumer or debtor shall prevail.
§ 559.553 Registration of consumer collection agencies required; exemptions.–
§ 559.555 Registration of consumer collection agencies; procedure.–Any person required to register as a consumer collection agency shall furnish to the office the registration fee and information as follows:
§ 559.563 Void registration.–Any registration made under this part based upon false identification or false information, or identification not current with respect to name, address, and business location, or other fact which is material to such registration, shall be void. Any registration made and subsequently void under this section shall not be construed as creating any defense in any action by the office to impose any sanction for any violation of this part.
§ 559.565 Enforcement action against out-of-state consumer debt collector.–The remedies of this section are cumulative to other sanctions and enforcement provisions of this part for any violation by an out-of-state consumer debt collector, as defined in s. 559.55(8).
§ 559.715 Assignment of consumer debts.–This part does not prohibit the assignment, by a creditor, of the right to bill and collect a consumer debt. However, the assignee must give the debtor written notice of such assignment within 30 days after the assignment. The assignee is a real party in interest and may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to collect a debt that has been assigned to such assignee and is in default.
§ 559.72 Prohibited practices generally.–In collecting consumer debts, no person shall:
§ 559.725 Consumer complaints; administrative duties.–
§ 559.730 Administrative remedies.–
§ 559.77 Civil remedies.–
§ 559.78 Judicial enforcement.–In addition to other penalties provided in this part, state attorneys and their assistants are authorized to apply to the court of competent jurisdiction within their respective jurisdictions, upon the sworn affidavit of any person alleging a violation of any of the provisions of this part. Such court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this part, whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law; and such injunction, suspension, or revocation shall issue without bond.
§ 559.785 Criminal penalty.–It shall be a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person not exempt from registering as provided in this part to engage in collecting consumer debts in this state without first registering with the office, or to register or attempt to register by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment.
Debt Collection LawsKnowing and abiding to the proper Florida debt collection laws is important for both creditors and collection agencies alike. There are debtor’s rights attorneys who are just waiting for creditors or collection agencies to slip up. If you mistakenly violate the Florida debt collection laws, you could create a liability for your business and even open yourself up to a expensive lawsuit.
Please note: Florida debt collection laws can change over time, and you need to consult with an attorney before you use this information.
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