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FL S1340

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Anitere Flores

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Florida True Origin of Goods Act" as Part VII of Chapter 501, requiring owners and operators of websites and online services selling prescription medications, tobacco products, motor vehicle parts, or distributing commercial recordings or audiovisual works to disclose their true name, physical address, and telephone number in readily accessible locations.

  • Specifies that required contact information must be displayed on landing pages, "about us" pages, "contact us" pages, information pages, or other common locations where identifying information is typically shown to consumers.

  • Establishes enforcement authority with state attorneys handling violations in single judicial circuits and the Department of Legal Affairs handling violations affecting multiple circuits or when state attorneys defer or fail to act within 90 days of a written complaint.

  • Imposes civil penalties up to $2,500 for violations, with penalties of $5,000 to $10,000 per day for failure to comply with court orders, and authorizes injunctive relief with prevailing parties entitled to recover attorney fees and necessary expenses.

  • Designates violations as deceptive and unfair trade practices subject to enforcement and remedies under Florida's existing Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act; effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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