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FL S1408

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gardiner

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires resale service providers to disclose all fees, costs, and payment terms to consumer timeshare resellers before engaging in resale advertising services.

  • Prohibits resale advertisers from making unsupported claims about identified buyers, achieved sales, or resale values without providing documentation and success ratios for the previous 2 calendar years.

  • Requires written contracts in 12-point type for resale advertising services that include complete service descriptions, itemized costs, and a mandatory 10-day cancellation notice with refund provisions.

  • Restricts advance payment collection to $75 or more per 12 months only after a signed contract is received; payments under $75 require only agreement via mail or electronic transmission.

  • Establishes civil penalties up to $15,000 per violation and classifies violations as unfair and deceptive trade practices under Florida law; makes resale advertising services in the state subject to court jurisdiction.

Legislative Description

Timeshares

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 1001 -SJ 1007

3/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Budget3/1/2012
General Government Appropriations Subcommittee2/23/2012
Budget1/31/2012
Regulated Industries1/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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