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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2024-06-12T00:00:00-07:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2023-01-17T23:53:00-08:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2022-03-23T00:53:00-07:00

Snippet: alleged that Towing Company violated sections 501.204 and 715.07, Florida Statutes (2020). 3 The case…decision and has therefore been omitted. 3 Section 501.204 is part of FDUTPA and prohibits “[u]nfair methods…the conduct of any trade or commerce . . . .” § 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2020). Section 715.07, in turn,

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

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2021-04-14T00:53:00-07:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2019-09-18T00:53:00-07:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2019-03-06T00:00:00-08:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2018-11-08T23:53:00-08:00

Snippet: -2- 501.204(1), Florida Statutes (2017), against REV and for…tortious interference, and violation of section 501.204(1) against General RV. Lazydays' claims are

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

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2017-07-12T00:00:00-07:00

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…deceptive and/or unfair trade practices under section 501.204, Florida Statutes. Wright’s control of Outreach

AutoNation, Inc. v. Susi

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2016-08-31T00:00:00-07:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2014-12-18T00:00:00-08:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2014-06-11T00:00:00-07:00

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…in line with federal law. For example, section 501.204(2) provides: It is the intent of the Legislature…Its language is virtually identical to section 501.204(1), Florida Statutes, which is the keystone provision…unambiguous directive of sections 501.203(3)(b), 501.204(2), and 501.202(3), Florida Statutes, we hold the

State v. Beach Blvd Automotive, Inc.

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2014-05-19T00:00:00-07:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2013-07-05T00:00:00-07:00

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

Snippet: We note that while subsection 501.204(2) directs that subsection 501.204(1) should be interpreted consistently…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: Fla. | Date Filed: 2013-01-10T00:00:00-08:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2012-09-07T00:00:00-07:00

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…violation of its provisions. See §§ 501.202(2), 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2010); Martinez v. Rick Case Cars

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

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2010-12-15T00:00:00-08:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2010-08-11T00:00:00-07:00

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…, 15 U.S.C. s. 45(a)(1) as of July 1, 2006.” § 501.204(2), Fla. Stat. (2008). Similarly, to determine …conduct of any trade or commerce.” §§ 501.202(2), 501.204(1), Fla. Stat. (2008). “[A] deceptive practice … FDUTPA and the DTPA are also alike. Compare § 501.204, Fla. Stat. (2004), with Tex. Bus. & Com.Code

Wright v. Emory

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2010-06-23T00:00:00-07:00

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

Black Diamond Properties, Inc. v. Haines

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2010-05-28T00:00:00-07:00

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: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2009-09-01T00:00:00-07:00

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