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FL H0249
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Chamberlin
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 849.0913, F.S., defining and prohibiting pyramid promotional schemes — plans where participants pay consideration for compensation based on recruiting others rather than from actual sale and consumption of products, goods, or services
- Establishing, promoting, or operating a pyramid promotional scheme is a third-degree felony; participating in one is a first-degree misdemeanor
- Requires the Department of Legal Affairs to issue complaints and cease and desist orders against violators, with hearings held at least 15 days after service; violations of a final cease and desist order carry civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation per day
- Exempts legitimate sales plans where compensation is based on actual product purchases for personal use, consumption, or resale, provided the plan does not require excessive inventory purchases and offers a repurchase program for current and marketable inventory at no less than 90% of original net cost within 12 months
- Authorizes the department to seek temporary or permanent injunctions without bond and allows courts to appoint receivers to take custody of violators' property and business; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Prohibition of Pyramid Promotional Schemes
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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