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FL H1303

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eric Eisnaugle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 559.951 in Florida Statutes to regulate "posttransaction third-party sellers" who solicit purchases through initial merchants after a consumer initiates an online transaction.

  • Prohibits posttransaction third-party sellers from charging consumers unless they: (a) disclose all material terms including product description, cost, and processing details; (b) obtain express informed consent through an affirmative action like clicking a confirmation button; and (c) send written confirmation notice via mail or email.

  • Requires confirmation notices to include the good or service purchased, charge amount and frequency, cancellation and refund policy, seller contact information, and clear statements that the third-party seller is unaffiliated with the initial merchant.

  • Prohibits initial merchants from sharing consumer billing information with posttransaction third-party sellers and requires third-party sellers to provide consumers a simple cancellation mechanism and limits vendor code changes to once per year with written notice.

  • Classifies violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices subject to penalties and remedies under Florida's consumer protection laws; effective October 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1884 (Ch.

5/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Economic Affairs3/28/2011
Business And Consumer Affairs Subcommittee3/14/2011

Full Bill Text

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