Civil cause of action.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

A person aggrieved by a violation of s. 117.05(10) or (11) has a civil cause of action against the entity violating such provision for, where appropriate:

(1) Declaratory or injunctive relief.

(2) Actual damages.

(3) Reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

s. 2, ch. 2025-82.

Source of truth

Edition: 2026 Florida Statutes
Official file: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0117/0117.html
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The Florida Statutes

§ 117.05, Fla. Stat.Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties.Printed as s. 117.05(10)

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