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FL Stat § 501.617 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.617 - Investigative powers of enforcing authority.

501.617 Investigative powers of enforcing authority.—(1) If, by her or his own inquiries or as a result of complaints, the enforcing authority has reason to believe that a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, an act or practice that violates this part, she or he may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses or matter, conduct regulatory inspections, and collect evidence. Within 10 days after the service of a subpoena or at any time before the return date specified therein, whichever is longer, the party served may file in the circuit court in the county in which she or he resides or in which she or he transacts business and serve upon the enforcing authority a petition for an order modifying or setting aside the subpoena. The petitioner may raise any objection or privilege that would be available under this part or upon service of such subpoena in a civil action. The subpoena shall inform the party served of her or his rights under this subsection.(2) If matter that the enforcing authority seeks to obtain by subpoena is located outside the state, the person subpoenaed may make it available to the enforcing authority or her or his representative to examine the matter at the place where it is located. The enforcing authority may designate representatives, including officials of the state in which the matter is located, to inspect the matter on her or his behalf, and she or he may respond to similar requests from officials of other states.(3) Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena and upon reasonable notice to all persons affected, the enforcing authority may apply to the circuit court for an order compelling compliance.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 640, ch. 97-103; s. 23, ch. 2013-251.
FL Stat § 501.6175 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.6175 - Recordkeeping.

501.6175 Recordkeeping.—A commercial telephone seller shall keep all of the following information for 2 years after the date the information first becomes part of the seller’s business records:(1) The name and telephone number of each consumer contacted by a telephone sales call.(2) All express requests authorizing the telephone solicitor to contact the consumer.(3) Any script, outline, or presentation the applicant requires or suggests a salesperson use when soliciting; sales information or literature to be provided by the commercial telephone seller to a salesperson; and sales information or literature to be provided by the commercial telephone seller to a consumer in connection with any solicitation.Within 10 days of an oral or written request by the department, including a written request transmitted by electronic mail, a commercial telephone seller must make the records it keeps pursuant to this section available for inspection and copying by the department during the department’s normal business hours. This section does not limit the department’s ability to inspect and copy material pursuant to any other law.History.—s. 10, ch. 2018-84.
FL Stat § 501.618 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.618 - General civil remedies.

501.618 General civil remedies.—The department may bring:(1) An action to obtain a declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates the provisions of this part.(2) An action to enjoin a person who has violated, is violating, or is otherwise likely to violate the provisions of this part.(3) An action on behalf of one or more purchasers for the actual damages caused by an act or practice performed in violation of the provisions of this part. Such an action may include, but is not limited to, an action to recover against a bond, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit as otherwise provided in this part.Upon motion of the enforcing authority in any action brought under this section, the court may make appropriate orders, including appointment of a general or special magistrate or receiver or sequestration of assets, to reimburse consumers found to have been damaged, to carry out a consumer transaction in accordance with the consumer’s reasonable expectations, or to grant other appropriate relief. The court may assess the expenses of a general or special magistrate or receiver against a commercial telephone seller or an entity providing substance abuse marketing services. Any injunctive order, whether temporary or permanent, issued by the court shall be effective throughout the state unless otherwise provided in the order.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 90, ch. 2004-11; s. 22, ch. 2017-173.
FL Stat § 501.619 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.619 - Civil penalties.

501.619 Civil penalties.—A person who engages in any act or practice declared in this part to be unlawful is liable for a civil penalty in the Class III category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each such violation. This civil penalty may be recovered in any action brought under this part by the department, or the department may terminate any investigation or action upon agreement by the person to pay a stipulated civil penalty. The department or the court may waive any such civil penalty or other fines or costs if the person has previously made full restitution or reimbursement or has paid actual damages to the purchasers who have been injured by the unlawful act or practice.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 43, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 501.621 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.621 - Attorney’s fees and costs.

501.621 Attorney’s fees and costs.—(1) In any civil action or investigation resulting from a transaction involving a violation of the provisions of this part, except as provided in subsection (3), the department shall receive reasonable attorney’s fees and costs from the nonprevailing party.(2) Any award of attorney’s fees or costs shall become a part of the judgment and subject to execution as the law allows.(3) In any civil litigation initiated by the department resulting in a judgment or administrative order, the court may award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees and costs if the court finds that there was a complete absence of a justiciable issue of either law or fact raised by the losing party or if the court finds bad faith on the part of the losing party.(4) The attorney for the prevailing party shall submit a sworn affidavit of his or her time spent on the case and his or her costs incurred.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 641, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 501.622 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.622 - Criminal prosecuting authority.

501.622 Criminal prosecuting authority.—The department may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of the provisions of this part or of any rule or order hereunder to any criminal prosecuting agency, which may, in its discretion, with or without such a reference, in addition to any other action it might commence, bring an action against any person to enjoin, restrain, and prevent the doing of any act or practice herein prohibited or declared unlawful.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 501.623 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.623 - Criminal penalties.

501.623 Criminal penalties.—(1) No salesperson shall solicit purchasers on behalf of a commercial telephone seller who is not currently licensed with the department pursuant to the provisions of this part. Any person who violates the provisions of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(2) No commercial telephone seller shall employ or be affiliated with a salesperson who is soliciting purchasers and who is not currently licensed with the department pursuant to the provisions of this part. Any person who violates the provisions of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(3) No commercial telephone seller or salesperson shall solicit without a license. Any person who violates the provisions of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(4) Any commercial telephone seller or salesperson who falsifies information on an application commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(5) Except as provided in subsection (1), subsection (2), subsection (3), or subsection (4), any person who otherwise violates any provision of this part or who directly or indirectly employs any device, scheme, or artifice to deceive in connection with the offer or sale by any commercial telephone seller commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(6) Any person who is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of the provisions of this part commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. A conviction shall include a finding of guilt where adjudication has been withheld.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 46, ch. 95-144; s. 642, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 501.624 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.624 - Exempt businesses; burden of proof.

501.624 Exempt businesses; burden of proof.—In any civil proceeding alleging a violation of the provisions of this part, the burden of proving an exemption specified in s. 501.604 or that such person or entity is not otherwise subject to the provisions of this part is upon the person or entity claiming the exemption. In any criminal proceeding alleging a violation of the provisions of this part, the burden of producing evidence to support a defense based upon an exemption specified in s. 501.604 or that such person or entity is not subject to the provisions of this part is upon the person or entity claiming the defense.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 501.625 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.625 - Other individual remedies.

501.625 Other individual remedies.—In addition to any other penalties or remedies provided under law, a person who is injured by a violation of the provisions of this part may bring a civil action for recovery of actual damages and/or punitive damages, including costs, court costs, and attorney’s fees. No provision in this part shall be construed to limit any right or remedy provided under law.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 501.626 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part IV - Florida Telemarketing Act (Ss. 501.601-501.626)|501.626 - Rulemaking power.

501.626 Rulemaking power.—The department has the authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this part.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 91-237; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 17, ch. 97-250; s. 173, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 501.91 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.91 - Short title.

501.91 Short title.—Sections 501.91-501.923 may be cited as the “Antifreeze Act of 1978.”History.—s. 1, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 501.911 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.911 - Administration of act.

501.911 Administration of act.—Sections 501.91-501.923 shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.History.—s. 2, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 23, ch. 2012-67.
FL Stat § 501.912 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.912 - Definitions.

501.912 Definitions.—As used in ss. 501.91-501.923:(1) “Antifreeze” means any substance or preparation, including, but not limited to, antifreeze-coolant, antifreeze and summer coolant, or summer coolant, that is sold, distributed, or intended for use:(a) As the cooling liquid, or to be added to the cooling liquid, in the cooling system of internal combustion engines of motor vehicles to prevent freezing of the cooling liquid or to lower its freezing point; or(b) To raise the boiling point of water or for the prevention of engine overheating, whether or not the liquid is used as a year-round cooling system fluid.(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(3) “Distribute” means to hold with an intent to sell, offer for sale, sell, barter, or otherwise supply to the consumer.(4) “Package” means a sealed, tamperproof retail package, drum, or other container designed for the sale of antifreeze directly to the consumer or a container from which the antifreeze may be installed directly by the seller into the cooling system. However, this term does not include shipping containers containing properly labeled inner containers.(5) “Label” means any display of written, printed, or graphic matter on, or attached to, a package or to the outside individual container or wrapper of the package.(6) “Labeling” means the labels and any other written, printed, or graphic matter accompanying a package.History.—s. 3, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 61, ch. 92-291; s. 11, ch. 2018-84.
FL Stat § 501.913 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.913 - Registration.

501.913 Registration.—(1) Each brand of antifreeze to be distributed in this state must be registered with the department before distribution. The person whose name appears on the label, the manufacturer, or the packager shall make application annually or biennially to the department on forms provided by the department. The registration certificate expires 12 or 24 months after the date of issue, as indicated on the registration certificate. The registrant assumes, by application to register the brand, full responsibility for the registration, quality, and quantity of the product sold, offered, or exposed for sale in this state.(2) The completed application shall be accompanied by:(a) Specimens or copies of the label for each brand of antifreeze;(b) An application fee of $200 for a 12-month registration or $400 for a 24-month registration for each brand of antifreeze; and(c) For first-time applications, a certified report from an independent testing laboratory, dated no more than 6 months before the registration application, providing analysis showing that the antifreeze conforms to minimum standards required for antifreeze by this part or rules of the department and is not adulterated.(3) The department may analyze or inspect the antifreeze to ensure that it:(a) Meets the labeling claims;(b) Conforms to minimum standards required for antifreeze by this part or rules of the department; and(c) Is not adulterated as prescribed for antifreeze by this part.(4)(a) If the registration requirements are met, and, if the antifreeze meets the minimum standards, is not adulterated, and meets the labeling claims, the department shall issue a certificate of registration authorizing the distribution of that antifreeze in the state for the permit period.(b) If registration requirements are not met, or, if the antifreeze fails to meet the minimum standards, is adulterated, or fails to meet the labeling claims, the department shall refuse to register the antifreeze.History.—s. 4, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 62, ch. 92-291; s. 1, ch. 99-391; s. 24, ch. 2012-67; s. 12, ch. 2014-147; s. 12, ch. 2018-84.
FL Stat § 501.914 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.914 - Cancellation of registration.

501.914 Cancellation of registration.—The department may cancel any registration after due notice and opportunity to be heard if it finds the antifreeze is adulterated or mislabeled or that the registration has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this act or the rules promulgated pursuant to this act.History.—s. 4, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 501.915 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.915 - Adulteration of antifreeze.

501.915 Adulteration of antifreeze.—Antifreeze shall be deemed to be adulterated:(1) If, in the form in which it is sold and directed to be used, it would be ineffective in or injurious to the cooling system in which it is to be installed or if, when used in such cooling system, it would make the operation of the engine dangerous to the user.(2) If its strength, quality, or purity falls below the standard of strength, quality, or purity under which it is sold or offered for sale.History.—s. 5, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 501.916 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.916 - Mislabeling of antifreeze.

501.916 Mislabeling of antifreeze.—Antifreeze shall be deemed to be mislabeled:(1) If it does not bear a label that specifies:(a) The brand of the product.(b) The identity of the product.(c) The name and address of the manufacturer, packager, distributor, or registrant.(d) The net quantity of contents (in terms of liquid measure) separately and accurately in a uniform location upon the principal display panel.(e) A statement warning of any hazard of substantial injury to human beings which may result from the intended use or reasonably foreseeable misuse of the antifreeze.(f) The primary chemical component functioning as the antifreeze agent.(g) The appropriate amount, percentage, proportion, or concentration of the antifreeze to be used to provide claimed protection from freezing at a specified degree or degrees of temperature, claimed protection from corrosion, or claimed increase of boiling point or protection from overheating.(2) If its labeling contains any claim that it has been approved or recommended by the department.(3) If its labeling is false, deceptive, or misleading.History.—s. 6, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 93-142; s. 2, ch. 99-391.
FL Stat § 501.917 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.917 - Inspection by department; sampling and analysis.

501.917 Inspection by department; sampling and analysis.—The department has the right to have access at reasonable hours to all places and property where antifreeze is stored, distributed, or offered or intended to be offered for sale, including the right to inspect and examine all antifreeze and to take reasonable samples of antifreeze for analysis together with specimens of labeling. Collected samples must be analyzed by the department. The certificate of analysis by the department shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein in any legal proceeding in this state.History.—s. 7, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 63, ch. 92-291; s. 13, ch. 2018-84.
FL Stat § 501.918 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 501 - Consumer Protection|Part V - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 501.91-501.974)|501.918 - Prohibited activity.

501.918 Prohibited activity.—It is unlawful for any person to:(1) Distribute any antifreeze which has not been registered in accordance with s. 501.913 or whose labeling is different from that accepted for registration. However, if the registration of an antifreeze which was registered in the immediately preceding registration period is not renewed, then any unsold inventory of that antifreeze which exists at the wholesale level or retail level shall be disposed of within 90 days by methods approved by rule of the department.(2) Distribute any antifreeze which is adulterated, fails to meet minimum standards, or is mislabeled.(3) Refuse to permit entry or inspection or to permit the acquisition of a sample of the antifreeze as authorized by s. 501.917.(4) Dispose of any antifreeze which is under a stop-sale order in accordance with s. 501.919.(5) Distribute any antifreeze unless it is in the registrant’s unbroken package, or is installed by the seller in the cooling system of the purchaser’s vehicle directly from the registrant’s package and the label on such package is less than 5 gallons, or the labeling of such package, if 5 gallons or more, does not bear the information required by s. 501.916. However, the department may by rule establish labeling and other reasonable requirements for the sale of a properly registered antifreeze from a bulk container into a container supplied by or for the purchaser.(6) Refill any container bearing a registered label, other than a customer’s container, without first obtaining permission from the registrant.(7) Refuse, when requested, to permit a purchaser to see the container from which antifreeze is drawn for installation into the purchaser’s vehicle.(8) Distribute any antifreeze for which a practical, rapid means for measuring the freeze protection by the user is not readily available, whether by hydrometer or other means.(9) Disseminate any false or misleading advertisement relating to an antifreeze product.History.—s. 8, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 64, ch. 92-291; s. 2, ch. 93-142.