Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Address
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(800) HEL-PFLA
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, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
May 17, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contacts
Terence McElroy
Primary Contact
435-7352
(800) HEL-PFLA
Phone Numbers
(800) HEL-PFLA
Legal Status:
Government - State
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