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Fla. Stat. § 817.806 — Violations
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Part IV: Credit Counseling Services, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 817.806
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
(1) Any person who violates any provision of this part commits an unfair or deceptive trade practice as defined in part II of chapter 501. Violators shall be subject to the penalties and remedies provided therein. Further, any consumer injured by a violation of this part may bring an action for recovery of damages. Judgment shall be entered for actual damages, but in no case less than the amount paid by the consumer to the credit counseling agency, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
(2) Any person who violates any provision of this part commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
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Is violations a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Violations is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.806.
Which Florida statute covers violations?
Violations is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.806 (Violations).
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