Florida Statutes
Chapter 364 - Communications Services
364.01 - Powers of Commission, Legislative Intent.


(1) The Florida Public Service Commission shall exercise over and in relation to telecommunications companies the powers conferred by this chapter.
(2) It is the legislative intent to give exclusive jurisdiction in all matters set forth in this chapter to the Florida Public Service Commission in regulating telecommunications companies, and such preemption shall supersede any local or special act or municipal charter where any conflict of authority may exist. However, this chapter does not affect the authority and powers granted in 1s. 166.231(9) or s. 337.401.
(3) Communications activities that are not regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission are subject to this state’s generally applicable business regulation and deceptive trade practices and consumer protection laws, as enforced by the appropriate state authority or through actions in the judicial system. This chapter does not limit the availability to any party of any remedy or defense under state or federal antitrust laws. The Legislature finds that the competitive provision of telecommunications services, including local exchange telecommunications service, is in the public interest and has provided customers with freedom of choice, encouraged the introduction of new telecommunications service, encouraged technological innovation, and encouraged investment in telecommunications infrastructure.
History.—ss. 1-4, ch. 6186, 1911; ss. 1-6, ch. 6187, 1911; s. 1, ch. 6525, 1913; RGS 4393; CGL 6357; s. 1, ch. 63-279; s. 1, ch. 65-52; s. 1, ch. 67-541; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 32, ch. 80-36; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 25, ch. 83-218; ss. 6, 7, ch. 89-163; ss. 1, 48, 49, ch. 90-244; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 5, ch. 95-403; s. 2, ch. 2003-32; s. 10, ch. 2005-132; s. 2, ch. 2011-36.
1Note.—Repealed by s. 38, ch. 2000-260.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities

Chapter 364 - Communications Services

364.01 - Powers of Commission, Legislative Intent.

364.011 - Exemptions From Commission Jurisdiction.

364.012 - Consistency With Federal Law.

364.013 - Emerging and Advanced Services.

364.015 - Injunctive Relief.

364.016 - Travel Costs.

364.02 - Definitions.

364.0361 - Local Government Authority; Nondiscriminatory Exercise.

364.04 - Schedules of Rates, Tolls, Rentals, and Charges; Filing; Public Inspection.

364.10 - Lifeline Service.

364.105 - Discounted Rate for Basic Service for Former Lifeline Subscribers.

364.107 - Public Records Exemption; Lifeline Assistance Plan Participants.

364.16 - Local Interconnection, Unbundling, and Resale.

364.163 - Network Access Services.

364.183 - Access to Company Records.

364.195 - Termination of Telecommunications Service Contract by a Servicemember.

364.24 - Penalty for Making Telephone Message or Customer Account Information Known.

364.245 - Discontinuation of Telecommunications Service Used for Unlawful Purpose.

364.285 - Penalties.

364.30 - Telecommunications Companies; Points of Connection.

364.32 - Definitions Applicable to S. 364.33.

364.33 - Certificate of Necessity or Authority.

364.335 - Application for Certificate of Authority.

364.336 - Regulatory Assessment Fees.

364.3375 - Pay Telephone Service Providers.

364.381 - Judicial Review.

364.385 - Saving Clauses.

364.386 - Reports to the Legislature.