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FL S0306
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits financial institutions, retail merchants, and other persons from mailing or delivering unsolicited checks in Florida, effective July 1, 2010
- Defines "unsolicited check" as any check mailed or delivered to draw on an existing credit account or to activate an account to obtain credit
- Violation of the mailing prohibition is a second-degree misdemeanor punishable under Florida Statutes sections 775.082 or 775.083
- Exception allows mailing or delivery of checks in response to a customer's explicit request
- Credit card bearers are not liable for unauthorized use of any unsolicited checks issued on or after July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Consumer Protection/Unsolicited Checks [CPSC]
Last Action
Died in Committee on Commerce
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Commerce12/9/2009
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