The purpose of this rule development is to update and incorporate department forms to include security documents in compliance with Chapter 2014-147, Laws of Florida; and to establish a penalty structure for violations of the Florida Telemarketing ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

    Division of Consumer Services

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    5J-6.005Licensing Requirement, Commercial Telephone Seller, Salesperson

    5J-6.015Security Requirements

    5J-6.016Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to update and incorporate department forms to include security documents in compliance with Chapter 2014-147, Laws of Florida; and to establish a penalty structure for violations of the Florida Telemarketing Act consistent with others established within the department.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Updated Commercial Telephone Seller Business License Application, Telemarketing Claim Affidavit; and guidance for increasing or decreasing fines based on aggravating and mitigating factors.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 501.611(3), (5), 501.626, 570.07(23) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 501.605, 501.611, 501.612, 570.971(4) FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Amy Topol, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-6500, Phone: (850)410-3662

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

Document Information

Subject:
Updated Commercial Telephone Seller Business License Application, Telemarketing Claim Affidavit; and guidance for increasing or decreasing fines based on aggravating and mitigating factors.
Purpose:
The purpose of this rule development is to update and incorporate department forms to include security documents in compliance with Chapter 2014-147, Laws of Florida; and to establish a penalty structure for violations of the Florida Telemarketing Act consistent with others established within the department.
Rulemaking Authority:
501.611(3), (5), 501.626, 570.07(23) FS.
Law:
501.605, 501.611, 501.612, 570.971(4) FS.
Contact:
Amy Topol, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer Services, Terry L. Rhodes Building, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-6500. Phone (850) 410-3662.
Related Rules: (3)
5J-6.005. Licensing Requirement, Commercial Telephone Seller, Salesperson
5J-6.015. Security Requirements
5J-6.016. Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties