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FL S0308
Bill
Status
Passed
6/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Brandes
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Department of Financial Services to administer oaths and affirmations when conducting public assistance fraud investigations
- Grants the department authority to issue and serve subpoenas for witness attendance and production of business records, books, papers, correspondence, and memoranda
- Allows designated department representatives to serve subpoenas, with courts able to enforce compliance and punish non-compliance as contempt (civil or criminal)
- Makes persons refusing subpoenas liable for the department's costs, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred to obtain court enforcement orders
- Takes effect July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Public Assistance Fraud
Last Action
Chapter No. 2014-69
6/13/2014
Committee Referrals
Banking and Insurance3/4/2014
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs11/7/2013
Full Bill Text
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