Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Address
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(800) 435-7352
Description:
Under Florida law, it is unlawful to charge exorbitant or excessive prices for essential items, including shelter, gasoline, food, water, ice, generators or lumber, following the declaration of an emergency, unless the increases in the amount charged are attibutable to additional costs incurred by retailers. Individuals or businesses found to have engaged in price gouging face fines of up to $1,000 per violation, or up to a maximum fine of $25,000 a day.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
May 15, 2026
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contacts
Wilton Simpson
Primary Contact
Commissioner
(850) 617-7700
Phone Numbers
Administration
(800) 435-7352
Legal Status:
Government - State
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