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Florida Telemarketing Act
Summary
Regulates telephonic sales calls, requiring registration for telemarketers and prohibiting certain deceptive practices.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You have the right not to be called by unregistered telemarketers.
- 02.You have the right to know who is calling and the true purpose of the call.
- 03.You have the right to be placed on a 'no call' list to stop unwanted solicitations.
- 04.You have the right to cancel a telemarketing purchase within a specific timeframe without penalty.
Penalties
- 01.Civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.
- 02.Criminal penalties for willful violations.
- 03.Cease and desist orders against offending telemarketers.
Verified Citations
Florida Statutes Chapter 501, Part IV
Source"The Legislature finds that because of the methods used by persons engaged in telephonic sales, purchasers often are unable to verify the existence of the seller, the quality of the product, or the truthfulness of the representations made."