Florida § 817.802 - Unlawful fees and costs.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.802 — Unlawful fees and costs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817.802. Unlawful fees and costs.
(1) It is unlawful for any person, while engaging in debt management services or credit counseling services, to charge or accept from a debtor residing in this state, directly or indirectly, a fee or contribution greater than $50 for the initial setup or initial consultation. Subsequently, the person may not charge or accept a fee or contribution from a debtor residing in this state greater than $120 per year for additional consultations or, alternatively, if debt management services as defined in s. 817.801(4)(b) are provided, the person may charge up to the lesser of 15 percent of the amount paid monthly by the debtor to the person or $75 per month. (2) This section does not prohibit any person, while engaging in debt management or credit counseling services, from imposing upon and receiving from a debtor a reasonable and separate charge or fee for insufficient funds transactions.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 817.802
What does Florida Statutes § 817.802 cover?
Section 817.802 ("Unlawful fees and costs.") 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 § 817.802?
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