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FL S0304
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires all estimates and contracts for household moving services to be prepared by a registered mover and signed or electronically acknowledged by the shipper, mover, and any moving broker before services begin
- Prohibits moving brokers from preparing written estimates or contracts that set forth moving costs, limiting them to only arranging transportation with registered movers or referring shippers to registered movers, and requires brokers to clearly disclose they are not movers
- Increases the performance bond or certificate of deposit requirement from $25,000 to $50,000 for movers operating two or fewer vehicles and for moving brokers
- Mandates the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services immediately issue cease and desist orders to unregistered movers or brokers and immediately suspend registrations for failure to maintain required insurance, bonds, or deposits, with civil penalties up to $5,000
- Requires moving brokers to provide the department with a complete list of registered movers they work with, including owners, officers, directors, and registration numbers, and requires the department to publish this list on its website
Legislative Description
Household Moving Services
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-47
4/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy1/17/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government12/6/2023
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