HB 1267 Summary

• Authorizes consumers to bring civil actions against telephone solicitors for violations, with statutory damages up to $500 per violation (or up to $1,500 for willful violations).

• Creates licensing requirements for substance abuse marketing service providers under the Florida Telemarketing Act, with $1,500 licensing fee and exemption from bonding requirements.

• Regulates movers and moving brokers by requiring separate registrations for each business name, evidence of insurance, and maintenance of estimates and contracts for 3 years; requires movers to provide shippers with a bill of rights publication.

• Significantly expands amusement ride safety regulations including requirements for registered safety technicians at each ride event, comprehensive maintenance programs, nondestructive testing, and employee training standards.

• Takes effect July 1, 2019.