Florida § 553.973 - Enforcement and penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 553.973 — Enforcement and penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 553.973. Enforcement and penalties.
(1) The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall investigate any complaints received concerning violations of this part and shall report the results of its investigation to the Attorney General or state attorney. The Attorney General or state attorney may institute proceedings to enjoin any person found to be violating the provisions of this part. (2) The department shall cause periodic inspections to be made of manufacturers, distributors, or retailers of new products in order to determine compliance with this part. The department, by rule, shall adopt procedures for such inspections and verification of products. (3) Any person who violates any provision of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by fine as provided in s. 775.083.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 553.973
What does Florida Statutes § 553.973 cover?
Section 553.973 ("Enforcement and 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.
How do I cite Florida § 553.973?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 553.973" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 553.973 apply to my situation?
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