Florida § 817.705 - Waivers; burden of proof; penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.705 — Waivers; burden of proof; penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817.705. Waivers; burden of proof; penalties.
(1) Any waiver by a buyer of any part of this part is void. Any attempt by a credit service organization to have a buyer waive rights given by this part is a violation of this part. (2) In any proceeding involving this part, the burden of proving an exemption or an exception from a definition is upon the person claiming it. (3) Any person who violates this part is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (4) This section does not prohibit the enforcement by any person of any right provided by this or any other law.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 817.705
What does Florida Statutes § 817.705 cover?
Section 817.705 ("Waivers; burden of proof; penalties.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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