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FL S0060
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates "Sevilla's Law" (s. 501.961, F.S.) establishing regulatory requirements for companion animal cremation services in Florida, with an effective date of July 1, 2023
- Requires providers of companion animal cremation services to furnish a free written description of services to animal owners, referring veterinarians/pet shops, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and any person upon request
- Prohibits false or misleading service descriptions, including misuse of terms like "private" or "individual" for communal cremations, and requires providers returning cremation remains to include a certification that services were performed as represented
- Imposes civil fines of $1,001–$1,500 for first offenses and $2,000–$2,500 for subsequent offenses for distributing false descriptions, failing to provide required descriptions, or making false certifications; violations also constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Florida law
- Grants the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigative and enforcement powers, including subpoena authority, cease and desist orders, and administrative fines, and provides a private right of action for injured persons to recover damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees
Legislative Description
Animal Cremation
Last Action
Died in Agriculture
5/5/2023
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