Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Address
400 South Monroe Street
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 488-3022
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.-5:00p.m.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
February 2, 2024
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
400 South Monroe Street
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Contacts
Adam Putnam
Primary Contact
Phone Numbers
Business
(850) 488-3022
Legal Status:
Government - State
Services
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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.
Required Documents
ID
Eligibility
Anyone
Fees
Call
Intake Procedure
Call
Languages
English
Service Area
All Areas
Geography Served
- Florida
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