Florida § 501.047 - Home solicitation sale; prohibited practices.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 501.047 — Home solicitation sale; prohibited practices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 501.047. Home solicitation sale; prohibited practices.
In conducting a home solicitation, no person shall: (1) Misrepresent the terms or conditions of the sale, lease, or rental. (2) Misrepresent the seller’s affiliation with the parent company or sponsor. (3) Misrepresent the seller’s reasons for soliciting the sale, lease, or rental of goods or services, such as participation in a contest or inability to perform any other job, when such is not a fact. (4) Allege or imply that the agreement to purchase, lease, or rent goods or services is noncancelable when such is not a fact. (5) Perform any other act which constitutes misrepresentation.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 501.047
What does Florida Statutes § 501.047 cover?
Section 501.047 ("Home solicitation sale; prohibited practices.") 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 § 501.047?
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