§ 501.211, Fla. Stat. · Part II. DECEPTIVE AND UNFAIRTRADE PRACTICES
Other individual remedies.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Without regard to any other remedy or relief to which a person is entitled, anyone aggrieved by a violation of this part may bring an action to obtain a declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates this part and to enjoin a person who has violated, is violating, or is otherwise likely to violate this part.
(2) In any action brought by a person who has suffered a loss as a result of a violation of this part, such person may recover actual damages, plus attorney’s fees and court costs as provided in s. 501.2105. However, damages, fees, or costs are not recoverable under this section against a retailer who has, in good faith, engaged in the dissemination of claims of a manufacturer or wholesaler without actual knowledge that it violated this part.
(3) In any action brought under this section, upon motion of the party against whom such action is filed alleging that the action is frivolous, without legal or factual merit, or brought for the purpose of harassment, the court may, after hearing evidence as to the necessity therefor, require the party instituting the action to post a bond in the amount which the court finds reasonable to indemnify the defendant for any damages incurred, including reasonable attorney’s fees. This subsection shall not apply to any action initiated by the enforcing authority.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 37, ch. 91-220; s. 12, ch. 93-38; s. 6, ch. 2001-39; s. 27, ch. 2001-214.
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- § 197.432, Fla. Stat.Sale of tax certificates for unpaid taxes.Printed as ss. 501.2075-501.211
- § 501.1735, Fla. Stat.Protection of children in online spaces; public records exemption.Printed as ss. 501.211 and 501.212
- § 501.1736, Fla. Stat.Social media use for minors.Printed as ss. 501.211 and 501.212
- § 501.1737, Fla. Stat.Age verification for online access to materials harmful to minors.Printed as ss. 501.211 and 501.212
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