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FL S1858
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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Caps service fees at 20 percent of individual order cost, or 10 percent when the restaurant or its independent contractor handles delivery.
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Classifies violations as deceptive and unfair trade practices subject to civil penalties and remedies under Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
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Allows restaurants to voluntarily pay higher percentages for additional advertising or services offered by third-party platforms.
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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