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FL H7023

FL H7023
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services


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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2013

Introduced Session

2013 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Transfers collection of motor fuel inspection fee from DOACS to DOR; revises firearms recertification training requirements for specified licenses of private security, private investigative, & repossession industries; revises information required to be displayed on specified solicitation materials; revises requirements & procedure for renewal of liquefied petroleum gas licenses; revises requirements of mandatory written disclosure statement provided to purchasers of business opportunities; requires specified persons who sell timeshare plans to be licensed as commercial telephone sellers or salespersons under ch. 501, F.S.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Florida law, primarily related to consumer protection and business regulation. It transfers the collection of the motor fuel inspection fee from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS) to the Department of Revenue (DOR), and revises firearms recertification training requirements for private security, private investigative, and repossession industries. The bill also updates requirements for information displayed on solicitation materials, the renewal process for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) licenses, and the mandatory written disclosure statement for business opportunity purchasers. Additionally, it mandates that individuals selling timeshare plans must be licensed as commercial telephone sellers or salespersons under Chapter 501 of Florida Statutes, and clarifies rules regarding the repossession of property and the registration and reporting requirements for charitable organizations and professional fundraisers. The bill also adjusts various fees and bonding requirements for certain businesses, including health studios and moving companies, and modifies regulations for telephone solicitations and commercial telephone sellers. Finally, it makes changes to the licensing and operational rules for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dealers and installers, and updates safety standards for amusement rides.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (3)

Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee (House), Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee (House), Regulatory Affairs Committee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2013-251, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5501 (Ch. 2013-55) (on 07/01/2013)

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