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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS
Chapter 501
CONSUMER PROTECTION
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F.S. 501.203
501.203 Definitions.As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:
(1) “Final judgment” means a judgment, including any supporting opinion, that determines the rights of the parties and concerning which appellate remedies have been exhausted or the time for appeal has expired.
(2) “Enforcing authority” means the office of the state attorney if a violation of this part occurs in or affects the judicial circuit under the office’s jurisdiction. “Enforcing authority” means the Department of Legal Affairs if the violation occurs in or affects more than one judicial circuit or if the office of the state attorney defers to the department in writing, or fails to act upon a violation within 90 days after a written complaint has been filed with the state attorney.
(3) “Violation of this part” means any violation of this act or the rules adopted under this act and may be based upon any of the following as of July 1, 2017:
(a) Any rules promulgated pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. ss. 41 et seq.;
(b) The standards of unfairness and deception set forth and interpreted by the Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts; or
(c) Any law, statute, rule, regulation, or ordinance which proscribes unfair methods of competition, or unfair, deceptive, or unconscionable acts or practices.
(4) “Department” means the Department of Legal Affairs.
(5) “Order” means a cease and desist order issued by the enforcing authority as set forth in s. 501.208.
(6) “Interested party or person” means any person affected by a violation of this part or any person affected by an order of the enforcing authority.
(7) “Consumer” means an individual; child, by and through its parent or legal guardian; business; firm; association; joint venture; partnership; estate; trust; business trust; syndicate; fiduciary; corporation; any commercial entity, however denominated; or any other group or combination.
(8) “Trade or commerce” means the advertising, soliciting, providing, offering, or distributing, whether by sale, rental, or otherwise, of any good or service, or any property, whether tangible or intangible, or any other article, commodity, or thing of value, wherever situated. “Trade or commerce” shall include the conduct of any trade or commerce, however denominated, including any nonprofit or not-for-profit person or activity.
(9) “Thing of value” may include, without limitation, any moneys, donation, membership, credential, certificate, prize, award, benefit, license, interest, professional opportunity, or chance of winning.
History.s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 1, ch. 79-386; s. 1, ch. 90-190; s. 2, ch. 93-38; s. 24, ch. 97-98; s. 1, ch. 2001-39; s. 22, ch. 2001-214; s. 1, ch. 2006-196; s. 3, ch. 2013-207; s. 4, ch. 2015-92; s. 3, ch. 2017-155.

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Amendments to 501.203


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 501.203
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 501.203.



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T. ANGELO d b a v. PARKER,, 275 So. 3d 752 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . class action complaint alleged two FDUTPA violations: one of FDUTPA generally and the other of section 501.203 . . . Instead, he asserted that the class sought relief under the general provisions of FDUTPA and section 501.203 . . . Parker asserted that a violation of section 501.203(3)(c) occurred when the Dealership violated sections . . . or any willful violation of an administrative rule that would support a FDUTPA claim under section 501.203 . . . At oral argument, Parker abandoned the count brought under section 501.203(3)(c), based on his concession . . .

WESTGATE RESORTS, LTD. v. SUSSMAN, 387 F. Supp. 3d 1318 (M.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . . § 501.203 (8), as both "providing" and "offering ... any good or service," so Mr. . . .

IN RE DEALER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ANTITRUST LITIGATION, MDL LLC, d b a v. CDK LLC, No., 362 F. Supp. 3d 477 (N.D. Ill. 2019)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c) ). . . .

COX, v. PORSCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., 342 F. Supp. 3d 1271 (S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c) provides that a per se violation FDUTPA may be founded on the alleged violation of . . .

IN RE PACKAGED SEAFOOD PRODUCTS ANTITRUST LITIGATION, 338 F. Supp. 3d 1079 (S.D. Cal. 2018)

. . . . § 501.203(2). . . .

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY v. HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES, INC., 389 F. Supp. 3d 1137 (S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 501.203(8). "[T]he definition of 'trade or commerce' is quite broad." Alvi Armani Med., Inc. v. . . .

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. PERFORMANCE ORTHAPAEDICS NEUROSURGERY, LLC,, 315 F. Supp. 3d 1291 (S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c) ; Parr v. Maesbury Homes, Inc. , No. 09-cv-1268, 2009 WL 5171770, at *7 (M.D. . . .

FOX, v. LOEWS CORPORATION,, 309 F. Supp. 3d 1241 (S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c) ) ). . . .

MSPA CLAIMS LLC, v. HALIFAX HEALTH, INC,, 295 F. Supp. 3d 1335 (M.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . .

PETERBROOKE FRANCHISING OF AMERICA, LLC, v. MIAMI CHOCOLATES, LLC,, 312 F. Supp. 3d 1325 (S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 501.203(3) ("FDUTPA") (Count III); and (4) two requests for declaratory relief (Counts IV, V). . . .

IN RE SANTA FE NATURAL TOBACCO COMPANY MARKETING SALES PRACTICES AND PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION, 288 F. Supp. 3d 1087 (D.N.M. 2017)

. . . . § 501.203. . . .

CORNETTE, v. I. C. SYSTEM, INC. M. D., 280 F. Supp. 3d 1362 (S.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . . §§ 501.203(3), 501.204(1) The FDUTPA prohibits “[ujnfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts . . . Stat. § 501.203(8). . . . Stat. § 501.203(8),” even where the plaintiff alleges, the defendants attempted to collect amounts exceeding . . .

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. PERFORMANCE ORTHOPAEDICS NEUROSURGERY, LLC,, 278 F. Supp. 3d 1307 (S.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . . Stat. § 501.203(8) (defining “[t]rade or commerce” as the “providing” of “any.. .service”). . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(c) (a violation of any “law, statute, rule, or ordinance which proscribes unfair methods . . .

OWENS- BENNIEFIELD, v. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,, 258 F. Supp. 3d 1300 (M.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . .” § 501.203(8). . . .

CLUCK- U CHICKEN, INC. v. CLUCK- U CORP., 358 F. Supp. 3d 1295 (M.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . . § 501.203(3), Plaintiffs argue it was a deceptive act for Defendants to misrepresent the initial investment . . .

SANDERS, v. DRIVETIME CAR SALES COMPANY, LLC, d b a, 221 So. 3d 718 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . . § 501.203(6), Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . state attorney or the Department of Legal Affairs depending upon the situation as stated in section 501.203 . . .

CROSS, v. POINT AND PAY, LLC,, 274 F. Supp. 3d 1289 (M.D. Fla. 2017)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c). . . . of competition, or unfair, deceptive, or unconscionable acts or practices,” as set forth in section 501.203 . . . Thus, Plaintiff cannot circumvent the requirements of section 501.203(3)(c) by merely labeling his claim . . . commends Plaintiff for his creativity, but this argument is simply another attempt to label a section 501.203 . . .

HUCKE, v. KUBRA DATA TRANSFER LTD. CORP., 160 F. Supp. 3d 1320 (S.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c). . . . Statutes may serve as predicates for a FDUTPA claim under section 501.203(3)(c) in one of two ways: “ . . .

MARTORELLA, v. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,, 161 F. Supp. 3d 1209 (S.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . .

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, v. AIR CAPITAL GROUP, LLC ABAD,, 614 F. App'x 460 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . . § 501.203(7) (emphasis added). . . . Stat. § 501.207(l)(c) (emphasis added); see also id. § 501.203(2). . . . Stat. § 501.203(1) (1975)). . . .

CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE, INC. v. BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. d b a, 169 So. 3d 164 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Additionally, during the same session, the Legislature also amended section 501.203(7), Florida Statutes . . . Compare § 501.203(7), Fla. . . . trust; business trust; syndicate; fiduciary; corporation; or any other group or combination.”), with § 501.203 . . .

In CONAGRA FOODS, INC., 90 F. Supp. 3d 919 (C.D. Cal. 2015)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c)); Nationwide Mut. Co. v. Ft. . . .

HERRERA, v. JFK MEDICAL CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,, 87 F. Supp. 3d 1299 (M.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . .

RANDOLPH, v. J. M. SMUCKER CO., 303 F.R.D. 679 (S.D. Fla. 2014)

. . . . § 501.203(3). . . . .

MONTERO, W. P. M. a v. DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD,, 153 So. 3d 407 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. (2011).. . . . .” § 501.203(9), Fla. Stat. . . .

ALHASSID v. BANK OF AMERICA, N. A. LLC d b a, 60 F. Supp. 3d 1302 (S.D. Fla. 2014)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . . Stat. § 501.203(8)”); Williams v. . . .

MAMMA MIA S TRATTORIA, INC. a LLC, v. ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL CO. INC. a, 768 F.3d 1320 (11th Cir. 2014)

. . . . §§ 501.203(3)(a), 501.204. Fla. . . . . § 501.203(3)(a) defines a violation as one which violates "any rules promulgated pursuant to the Federal . . .

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. v. DIAMOND,, 140 So. 3d 1090 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 501.203(3)(b), Fla. Stat. (emphasis added). . . . See amendments to § 501.203(3)(b), note 5, supra. . . . Following the clear and unambiguous directive of sections 501.203(3)(b), 501.204(2), and 501.202(3), . . .

STATE v. BEACH BLVD AUTOMOTIVE, INC. a a O. Sr., 139 So. 3d 380 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . wherein the State Attorney deferred the litigation against Appellees to Appellant pursuant to section 501.203 . . . service, or any property ... or any other article, commodity, or thing of value, wherever situated.” § 501.203 . . . judicial circuit or if the office of the state attorney defers to the department in writing ....” § 501.203 . . .

J. DEGUTIS, v. FINANCIAL FREEDOM, LLC LLC,, 978 F. Supp. 2d 1243 (M.D. Fla. 2013)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . .

BAKER, v. BAPTIST HOSPITAL, INC., 115 So. 3d 1123 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . . § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. (2010). . . .

MARTORELLA, v. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY,, 931 F. Supp. 2d 1218 (S.D. Fla. 2013)

. . . . § 501.203(8), “ ‘trade or commerce’ means the advertising, soliciting, providing, offering, or distributing . . .

ALTENEL, INC. v. MILLENNIUM PARTNERS, L. L. C., 947 F. Supp. 2d 1357 (S.D. Fla. 2013)

. . . Plaintiffs bring a claim under Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”), Section 501.203 . . .

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC. v. HOROWITCH,, 107 So. 3d 362 (Fla. 2013)

. . . . § 501.202; see also § 501.203(7), Fla. . . . See § 501.203(3), Fla. . . .

WILLIAMS, v. NATIONWIDE CREDIT, INC., 890 F. Supp. 2d 1319 (S.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . .” § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. . . .

In FLONASE ANTITRUST LITIGATION, 284 F.R.D. 207 (E.D. Pa. 2012)

. . . . § 501.203(3). . . .

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID J. STERN, P. A. v. STATE, 83 So. 3d 847 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . .

In HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC. CUSTOMER DATA SECURITY BREACH LITIGATION., 834 F. Supp. 2d 566 (S.D. Tex. 2011)

. . . The Legislature also amended the definition of “consumer” in § 501.203(7) to add “business” and “any . . . Ch. 2001-39 § 1 (amending § 501.203(7) as described). . . . at 4, that purpose could have been accomplished by the change to the definition of “consumer” (in § 501.203 . . . consumer” with “person” in § 501.211(2), the Act continues to include a definition for “consumer,” id. § 501.203 . . .

CAREERFAIRS. COM, a v. UNITED BUSINESS MEDIA LLC, a LLC, a O, 838 F. Supp. 2d 1316 (S.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . § 501.203(7) (2006). . . .

In FLONASE ANTITRUST LITIGATION, 815 F. Supp. 2d 867 (E.D. Pa. 2011)

. . . . § 501.203(3). The Supreme Court of Florida has not defined the elements of a FDUTPA claim. . . .

CRC LLC, CRC LLC, v. NORTH CARILLON, LLC,, 77 So. 3d 655 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . . §§ 1701-1720, and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.203, Florida Statutes . . .

STATE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, v. SHAPIRO FISHMAN, LLP,, 59 So. 3d 353 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . The term “trade or commerce” is specifically defined in section 501.203(8) of the act: “Trade or commerce . . .

HETRICK, v. IDEAL IMAGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,, 758 F. Supp. 2d 1220 (M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 501.203(3), the Hetricks argue that “it is a deceptive act or unfair trade practice simply to utter . . .

TAYLOR v. HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC,, 738 F. Supp. 2d 1257 (N.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 501.203(3). . . .

DORESTIN K. v. HOLLYWOOD IMPORTS, INC. a d b a, 45 So. 3d 819 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . .” § 501.203(3), Fla. Stat. (2008). . . .

J. LARACH v. STANDARD CHARTERED BANK INTERNATIONAL AMERICAS LIMITED, 724 F. Supp. 2d 1228 (S.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . unfairness and deception set forth and interpreted by the Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts,” § 501.203 . . .

In MOTIONS TO CERTIFY CLASSES AGAINST COURT REPORTING FIRMS FOR CHARGES RELATING TO WORD INDICES. v. U. S. J. P. A. v. LLC LLC v., 715 F. Supp. 2d 1265 (S.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 501.203(3) (emphasis supplied). FDUTPA closely resembles Section 45(a)(1) of the FTC Act. . . .

GASTALDI, v. SUNVEST RESORT COMMUNITIES, LC,, 709 F. Supp. 2d 1284 (S.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . Clubs, are liable for damages under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, §§ 501.201-501.203 . . .

KELLY, v. PALMER, REIFLER, ASSOCIATES, P. A., 681 F. Supp. 2d 1356 (S.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . . The Legislature also amended the definition of "consumer” in § 501.203(7) to add "business” and "any . . . Ch. 2001-39 § 1 (amending § 501.203(7) as described). . . . at 4, that purpose could have been accomplished by the change to the definition of "consumer” (in § 501.203 . . .

DOUBLE AA INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. v. SWIRE PACIFIC HOLDINGS, INC. a, 674 F. Supp. 2d 1344 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c); In re Edgewater By the Bay, 419 B.R. at 515. . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). . . .

In EDGEWATER BY THE BAY, LLLP, LLLP, v., 419 B.R. 511 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . . § 501.203(3) since the provisions do not target unfair or deceptive trade practices. . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(e). . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(b) states that the court should look to “[t]he standards of unfairness and deception . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(b). . . .

SIEVER, v. BWGASKETS, INC. M. P., 669 F. Supp. 2d 1286 (M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Opportunities Act, and violating federal franchise law constitute unfair trade practices under Section 501.203 . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). . . . Section 501.203(3), Florida Statutes, states in pertinent part: (3) “Violation of this part” means any . . .

JANKUS, v. EDGE INVESTORS, L. P., 619 F. Supp. 2d 1328 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . proscribes unfair methods of competition, or unfair, deceptive or unconscionable acts or practices,” § 501.203 . . .

SCHAUER, v. MORSE OPERATIONS, INC. d b a Ed, 5 So. 3d 2 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . for fraud, as well as under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), section 501.203 . . . actual damages were recoverable” is found in the definition of a “Consumer transaction” in section 501.203 . . . In 1999, section 501.203 provided in pertinent part as follows: (8) “Trade or commerce” means the advertising . . . Based on sections 501.212(8) and 501.203(8) and (9), this court and other courts have held that section . . .

ALVI ARMANI MEDICAL, INC. Dr. v. HENNESSEY, 629 F. Supp. 2d 1302 (S.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . . Stat. §§ 501.203, 501.204. . . .

In Re DIGITAL MUSIC ANTITRUST LITIGATION, 592 F. Supp. 2d 435 (S.D.N.Y. 2008)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c) (2008) (Florida’s consumer protection act violated by violations of "[a]ny law, statute . . .

MORRIS, v. ADT SECURITY SERVICES,, 580 F. Supp. 2d 1305 (S.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . Squibb Co., 673 So.2d 100, 104 (Fla. 1st DCA 1996) (“While paragraphs (a) through (c) of subsection 501.203 . . .

WEST COAST ROOFING AND WATERPROOFING, INC. a v. JOHNS MANVILLE, INC. a JOHNS MANVILLE GAF d. b. a. BFS LLC, d. b. a., 287 F. App'x 81 (11th Cir. 2008)

. . . . § 501.203(8); (8) violation of other state unfair trade practices acts; (9) civil conspiracy; and ( . . .

POP s PANCAKES, INC. s v. INC., 251 F.R.D. 677 (S.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 501.203(7); i. . . .

TROTTA, v. LIGHTHOUSE POINT LAND COMPANY, LLC,, 551 F. Supp. 2d 1359 (S.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c). . . .

KC LEISURE, INC. v. HABER,, 972 So. 2d 1069 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . The foundation for the claim is the language found in section 501.203(3), Florida Statutes (2005), that . . . unfairness and deception set forth and interpreted by the Federal Trade Commission or the federal courts.” § 501.203 . . .

S. D. S. AUTOS, INC. a d b a v. A. CHRZANOWSKI, M. G. B. a v. C. M. G. H., 976 So. 2d 600 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . See §§ 501.207 and 501.203(2), Fla. Stat. (2005). . . .

BOOKWORLD TRADE, INC. d b a a v. DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAUL, INC. a d b a, 532 F. Supp. 2d 1350 (M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . § 501.203(7). . . .

S. TRENT, v. MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., 618 F. Supp. 2d 1356 (M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . .

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM, INC. A v. BUIS, d b a d b a, 504 F. Supp. 2d 1254 (N.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . . § 501.203(2). . . . .

STATE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, v. COMMERCE COMMERCIAL LEASING, LLC, IFC LLC,, 946 So. 2d 1253 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . did not contain three-day cancellation provisions, thus constituting a- per se violation of section 501.203 . . . Failure to include this provision in applicable contracts is a per se violation of the Act, section 501.203 . . .

ROLLINS, INC. v. BUTLAND, 951 So. 2d 860 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c). . . . . §§ 501.203, 501.207, Fla. Stat.; see Fonte v. . . .

ROLLINS, INC. v. BUTLAND, 932 So. 2d 1172 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(c). . . . . §§ 501.203, 501.207, Fla. Stat.; see Fonte v. . . .

WILLIAMS, v. J. EDELMAN P. A. a a P. A. a, 408 F. Supp. 2d 1261 (S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . . § 501.203(7). The statute does not define “transaction.” . . . Stat. § 501.203(8). As “debt collectors,” Defendants are alleged to provide a “service.” . . .

FONTE, v. AT T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC., 903 So. 2d 1019 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . . §§ 501.203 & 501.207, Fla. Stat. . . .

BEACON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. W. v. PNR, INC. a d b a, 890 So. 2d 274 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . .” § 501.203(1), Fla. Stat. (1973). . . .

RUBIN, a v. MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL, LLC, a, 342 F. Supp. 2d 217 (S.D.N.Y. 2004)

. . . . § 501.203(3). . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(c). . . . Stat. § 501.203(3)(c), Rubin’s claim does not necessarily implicate a substantial issue of federal law . . .

TUCKISH v. POMPANO MOTOR COMPANY, a, 337 F. Supp. 2d 1313 (S.D. Fla. 2004)

. . . . § 501.203(3). . . .

SMITH, v. SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, INC. d b a, 872 So. 2d 992 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . .” § 501.203(3)(c). . . .

A. HAUN, v. DON MEALY IMPORTS, INC. d b a, 285 F. Supp. 2d 1297 (M.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . See chs. 501.203(2), 501.207; see also LJS Company v. . . . Stat. ch. 501.203(8) A violation of DUTPA may be based on any of the following: Any rules promulgated . . . Stat. ch. 501.203(3) A state action “raising a substantial question of federal law,” such as the application . . . Stat. ch. 501.203(c)). . . . Though chapter 501.203 is based on this Act it cannot, of itself, support federal jurisdiction. . . .

ROGERS, M. D. v. CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., 268 F. Supp. 2d 1305 (N.D. Fla. 2003)

. . . .” § 501.203(3), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 501.203(2), (4), Florida Statutes (2002). . . .

GUYANA TELEPHONE TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. a v. MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, LTD. a a NACS a S. A. a, 329 F.3d 1241 (11th Cir. 2003)

. . . . § 501.203(7) (West 1997). . . .

MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, a v. PGA TOUR, INC., 235 F. Supp. 2d 1269 (M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . FDUPTA defines violation of the act in subsection 501.203(3), as “any violation of this act and may be . . .

STIRES, v. CARNIVAL CORPORATION d b a, 243 F. Supp. 2d 1313 (M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . . § 501.203(8)). . . .

SAKURA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE INC. a v. LIN YAN, INC. a, 827 So. 2d 1105 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . its first count and seeking damages and injunctive relief for unfair trade practices under section 501.203 . . .

SCHAUER, v. GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORP. d b a Ed, 819 So. 2d 809 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . .” § 501.203(3)(c), Fla. Stat. (1999). Construing the Act liberally as we must, Cummings v. . . . See § 501.203(7), Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . providing, offering, or distributing, whether by sale, rental, or otherwise, of any good or service ...” § 501.203 . . .

AUTONATION USA CORPORATION, v. R. MIRANDA, Jr. G. A., 789 So. 2d 1188 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . Appellees sued AutoNation for damages based on violations of sections 520.07(l)(a) and (c), 501.203(3 . . .

SHIBATA, M. D. v. LIM, a, 133 F. Supp. 2d 1311 (M.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . . § 501.203(8). . . . Fla.Stat. § 501.203(9). Only “consumers” have private rights of action , under this section. . . . Fla.Stat. § 501.203(7). . . .

MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS FULFILLMENT, INC. v. OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, STATE OF FLORIDA,, 761 So. 2d 1256 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . See §§ 501.203(6), (7), (8), Fla. Stat. (1997) (emphasis added). . . . The court, citing to sections 501.203(4) and 559.55(6) concluded that both of these acts are for the . . . See § 501.203(3)(a), (b). . . .

N. G. L. TRAVEL ASSOCIATES, v. CELEBRITY CRUISES, INC., 764 So. 2d 672 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . .” § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . . .

CROWELL, v. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER SERVICES, CO. INC., 87 F. Supp. 2d 1287 (S.D. Fla. 2000)

. . . . § 501.203(8) (1997) (Count VI). . . .

NIEMAN, v. DRYCLEAN U. S. A. FRANCHISE COMPANY, INC., 178 F.3d 1126 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . . § 501.203(3)(a) (West 1994). . . .

WARREN TECHNOLOGY, INC. f k a Co. a v. HINES INTERESTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a, 733 So. 2d 1146 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . plaintiff points to the definition of a “consumer” provided in the 1993 amendments to the Act, at Section 501.203 . . . estate; trust; business trust; syndicate; fiduciary; corporation; or any other group or combination. § 501.203 . . . See § 501.203, Fla. Stat. (1991). . . .

PIRELA, v. OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, Of, 730 So. 2d 850 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . . §§ 849.091, 501.203(3)(c), Fla. Stat. (1997); see Federal Trade Comm’n. v. . . .

L. DELGADO L. v. J. W. COURTESY PONTIAC GMC- TRUCK, INC., 693 So. 2d 602 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . purchase of the vehicle from the appellee was a consumer transaction within the meaning of section 501.203 . . . Ch. 93-38, § 1, at 207 (amending § 501.202); § 2, at 207-209 (amending § 501.203); § 3, at 209 (amending . . . See also § 501.203(9) (providing for an extensive definition of “thing of value”). . . . (codified at § 501.203(1), Fla. Stat.(1973)). . . . (codified at § 501.203(8), Fla. Stat.(1993)). . . .

GREATER MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. d b a d b a D. L. v. STATE F., 689 So. 2d 328 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . may nonetheless be subject to scrutiny pursuant to the Deceptive Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.203 . . .

MACK, v. BRISTOL- MYERS SQUIBB CO. Co., 673 So. 2d 100 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . . § 501.203(7), Fla. Stat. (1993). . . . The Florida DTPA defines “violation of this part” in subsection 501.203(3), as follows: (3) “Violation . . . While subparagraphs (a) through (c) of subsection 501.203(3) set forth possible violations which would . . . Sections 501.203(5), 501.204(1), and 501.211(2), Fla.Stat. (1973). . . .

DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, v. FATHER AND SON MOVING STORAGE, INC., 643 So. 2d 22 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1994)

. . . Section 501.203(3) defines “Violation of this part” as meaning “either a violation of a provision of . . . this part or a violation of a rule promulgated pursuant to this part.” § 501.203(3), Fla.Stat. (1991) . . .

UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY, v. J. BERRYHILL, 620 So. 2d 1077 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . . § 501.203(1), Fla.Stat. (1987). . . . By definition they are not “consumer transactions.” § 501.203(1), Fla.Stat. (1987). . . .

NATIONAL ALCOHOLISM PROGRAMS COOPER CITY, FLORIDA, INC. a d b a v. PALM SPRINGS HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN a, 825 F. Supp. 299 (S.D. Fla. 1993)

. . . . § 501.203(1). . . .

QUICK CASH OF CLEARWATER, INC. a v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES, v. QUICK CASH OF TAMPA INC. a a a, 605 So. 2d 898 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1992)

. . . The Rental Agreement A “consumer transaction,” as defined in section 501.203, includes a “lease ... of . . .

KINGSTON SQUARE TENANTS ASSOCIATION, v. TUSKEGEE GARDENS, LTD. A., 792 F. Supp. 1566 (S.D. Fla. 1992)

. . . Florida Statute § 501.203(1) provides: "Consumer transaction” means a sale, lease, assignment, award . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, v. JACKSON,, 576 So. 2d 864 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . activities of Reverend Henry Jackson pursuant to the Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, Section 501.203 . . . The trial court set aside the subpoenas on the ground that Section 501.203(1) did not apply to Jackson . . . to whether or not Jackson’s activities constitute “consumer transactions” as contemplated by Section 501.203 . . . determination on the merits of a criminal prosecution or a civil lawsuit, where the question of whether Section 501.203 . . . Section 501.203(1), Florida Statutes (1989), defines "consumer transactions" as: [A] sale, lease, assignment . . . See § 501.203(1), Fla.Stat. (1989). . . .

KLINGER a k a Ed v. WEEKLY WORLD NEWS, INC., 747 F. Supp. 1477 (S.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . Florida Statute § 501.203(3) defines a "supplier" as a "seller, lessor, assignor, or other person who . . . regularly solicits, engages in, or enforces consumer transactions...Section 501.203(1) defines a "consumer . . .

M. G. B. HOMES, INC. v. AMERON HOMES, INC., 903 F.2d 1486 (11th Cir. 1990)

. . . See §§ 501.202 and 501.203(1). Darrell Swanson Consolidated Services v. . . .