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FL S1282
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates "Sevilla's Law" requiring providers of companion animal cremation services to furnish written descriptions of their services to pet owners, veterinarians, pet shops, and other referring entities
- Defines cremation types including "communal cremation" (animals cremated together with commingling likely) and "individually partitioned cremation" (animals separated to prevent commingling of more than 1% by weight of remains)
- Prohibits false or misleading service descriptions, including misuse of terms like "private" or "individual" for communal cremations, with fines of $1,001-$1,500 for first offenses and $2,000-$2,500 for subsequent violations
- Requires providers returning cremation remains to include a certification that services were performed as represented in their written descriptions
- Grants the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services authority to investigate violations, issue subpoenas, impose administrative fines, and enter cease and desist orders, while also establishing a private right of action for injured parties to recover damages and attorney fees
Legislative Description
Animal Cremation
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Commerce And Tourism1/21/2020
Agriculture1/8/2020
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