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FL S1858

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Victor Torres

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 501.924 of Florida Statutes to regulate service fees charged by third-party food delivery and takeout applications or websites during declared states of emergency lasting 7 days or longer.

  • Caps service fees at 20 percent of individual order cost, or 10 percent when the restaurant or its independent contractor handles delivery.

  • Classifies violations as deceptive and unfair trade practices subject to civil penalties and remedies under Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

  • Allows restaurants to voluntarily pay higher percentages for additional advertising or services offered by third-party platforms.

  • Preempts county and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations concerning relationships between delivery platforms and restaurants.

Legislative Description

Food Takeout and Delivery Service Fees

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism3/4/2021

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