FL S0716

Amends Florida law to add military service members, their spouses, and their children as protected classes against deceptive and unfair trade practices.

Establishes civil penalties of up to $15,000 per violation for willfully using deceptive or unfair trade practices against senior citizens, persons with disabilities, or military service members.

Defines "military service member" as a person on active duty or a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, with references to Florida Statutes sections 250.01 and 1.01 for specific definitions.

Requires restitution or reimbursement orders to have priority over civil penalties for violations against protected classes.

Directs civil penalties collected to the Department of Legal Affairs for consumer education materials and programs benefiting senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and military service members.