Florida Statute 501.204 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 501
CONSUMER PROTECTION

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F.S. 501.204

501.204 Unlawful acts and practices.—

(1) Unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts or practices, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that, in construing subsection (1), due consideration and great weight shall be given to the interpretations of the Federal Trade Commission and the federal courts relating to s. 5(a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 45(a)(1) as of July 1, 2017.

History.—s. 1, ch. 73-124; s. 1, ch. 83-117; s. 4, ch. 85-63; s. 2, ch. 90-190; s. 3, ch. 93-38; s. 2, ch. 2001-39; s. 23, ch. 2001-214; s. 2, ch. 2006-196; s. 4, ch. 2013-207; s. 5, ch. 2015-92; s. 4, ch. 2017-155.

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Amendments to 501.204

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 501.204

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 501.204.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 501.204

Total Results: 20

Omer Bechor v. Simcenter, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2024-06-12

Snippet: practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. Accordingly, “a consumer claim

VIRGINIA HADAD GONZALEZ v. MILLIN A. NOBREGAS

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2023-01-18

Snippet: Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), section 501.204, et. seq., Florida Statutes, as well as under a

SANDRA FORTE v. ALL COUNTY TOWING INC.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2022-03-23

Snippet: alleged that Towing Company violated sections 501.204 and 715.07, Florida Statutes (2020). 3 The case

BJ'S WHOLESALE CLUB, INC., etc. v. LAURA BUGLIARO, etc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2021-04-14

Snippet: the conduct of any trade or commerce.” Id. § 501.204(1). The terms “trade or commerce” are broadly

Waste Pro USA and Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. v. Vision Construction ENT, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-09-18

Snippet: practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2018). A consumer's claim

STEWART AGENCY, INC., d/b/a EARL STEWART TOYOTA OF NORTH PALM BEACH v. ARRIGO ENTERPRISES, INC. d/b/a ARRIGO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM, etc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-03-06

Citation: 266 So. 3d 207

Snippet: the conduct of any trade or commerce . . . .” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2016); see Baptist Hosp., Inc.

REV RECREATION GROUP, INC. & GENERAL RV CENTER, INC. v. LDRV HOLDINGS CORP.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-11-09

Citation: 259 So. 3d 232

Snippet: -2- 501.204(1), Florida Statutes (2017), against REV and for

Outreach Housing, LLC v. Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2017-07-12

Citation: 221 So. 3d 691, 2017 WL 2983990, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 10052

Snippet: practice found to be a deceptive act under section 501.204, Florida Statutes (2008). The court heard testimony

AutoNation, Inc. v. Susi

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2016-08-31

Citation: 199 So. 3d 456, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 13210, 2016 WL 4539659

Snippet: and practices, § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2015); and (6) AutoNation’s violation of § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2015)

Montero ex rel. W.P.M. v. Duval County School Board

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-12-18

Citation: 153 So. 3d 407, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 20565, 2014 WL 7184294

Snippet: practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2011). “Trade or commerce” is defined

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. v. Diamond

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-06-11

Citation: 140 So. 3d 1090, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 8917, 2014 WL 2599682

Snippet: practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. The term “unfair” is not defined

State v. Beach Blvd Automotive, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2014-05-19

Citation: 139 So. 3d 380, 2014 WL 2040853, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 7574

Snippet: commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2011). The term “trade or commerce” as used in section 501.204(1) is defined

Baker v. Baptist Hospital, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2013-07-05

Citation: 115 So. 3d 1123, 2013 WL 3367637, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 10767

Snippet: practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2010). “Trade or commerce” is defined

Diamond Aircraft Industries, Inc. v. Horowitch

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2013-01-10

Citation: 107 So. 3d 362, 38 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 17, 2013 Fla. LEXIS 34, 2013 WL 105328

Snippet: practices in trade and commerce are unlawful. See §§ 501.204, 501.2075, Fla. Stat. (2011). The express legislative

Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Inc. v. Timeshares Direct, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2012-09-07

Citation: 123 So. 3d 1149, 2012 WL 3870405, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 14997

Snippet: committed in the conduct of any trade or commerce. § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2010); see Collins v. DaimlerChrysler

Belle Glade Chevrolet-Cadillac Buick Pontiac Oldsmobile, Inc. v. Figgie

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-12-15

Citation: 54 So. 3d 991, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 19092, 2010 WL 5093174

Snippet: commerce, in violation of Florida Statute Section 501.204(1); and As a direct and proximate result of the

Dorestin v. Hollywood Imports, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-08-11

Citation: 45 So. 3d 819, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 12337, 2010 WL 3154848

Snippet: statutes. The FDUTPA Statutory Framework Subsection 501.204(1), Florida Statutes (2008), declares the following

Wright v. Emory

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-06-23

Citation: 41 So. 3d 290, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 9115, 2010 WL 2543573

Snippet: to proceed. A claim for damages under section 501.204(1) has three elements: "(1) a deceptive act or

Black Diamond Properties, Inc. v. Haines

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-05-28

Citation: 36 So. 3d 819, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 7677, 2010 WL 2131712

Snippet: trade practices under sections 501.201 through 501.204 of the Florida Statutes, and (3) conversion. Bristol

Wayne Frier Home Center of Pensacola, Inc. v. Cadlerock Joint Venture, L.P.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2009-09-01

Citation: 16 So. 3d 1006, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 12856, 2009 WL 2777094

Snippet: Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, section 501.204, Florida Statutes. Cadlerock Joint Venture, L.P