Florida § 106.1475 - Text message and telephone solicitation; registered agent requirements; penalty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 106.1475 — Text message and telephone solicitation; registered agent requirements; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 106.1475. Text message and telephone solicitation; registered agent requirements; penalty.
(1) Any person or organization that conducts business in this state consisting of sending text messages or placing telephone calls that are subject to the disclaimer requirements in s. 106.147 must, prior to conducting such business, have and continuously maintain, for at least 180 days following the cessation of such business activities in the state, a registered agent for the purpose of any service of process, notice, or demand required or authorized by law and must file with the division a notice of such registered agent. Such registered agent must be an individual who is a resident of this state, a domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in this state. However, this subsection does not apply to any person or organization already lawfully registered to conduct business in this state. (2) For purposes of this section, conducting business in this state as specified in subsection (1) includes both sending text messages or placing telephone calls from a location in this state and sending text messages or placing telephone calls from a location outside this state to individuals located in this state. (3)(a) The division shall create and maintain forms for the notice required by subsection (1), which, at a minimum, must elicit all of the following information: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the registered agent. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the person or organization conducting business in this state as specified in subsection (1). (b) The person or organization conducting business in this state as specified in subsection (1) must immediately notify the division of any changes in the information required in paragraph (a). (4) Any person or organization that violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 106.1475
What does Florida Statutes § 106.1475 cover?
Section 106.1475 ("Text message and telephone solicitation; registered agent requirements; penalty.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 106.1475?
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