(1) Whoever knowingly violates any provision of s. 494.00255(1)(a), (b), or (c) or s. 494.0025(1), (2), (3), (4), or (5), except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Each such violation constitutes a separate offense.
(2) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, in which the total value of money and property unlawfully obtained exceeds $50,000 and there are five or more victims, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—ss. 9, 50, ch. 91-245; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 10, ch. 2009-241; s. 4, ch. 2018-61.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 494 - Loan Originators and Mortgage Brokers
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 494.001-494.00296)
494.0011 - Powers and duties of the commission and office.
494.0012 - Investigations; complaints; examinations.
494.00125 - Public records exemptions.
494.0013 - Injunction to restrain violations.
494.0014 - Cease and desist orders; refund orders.
494.0015 - Evidence; examiner’s worksheets, investigative reports, other related documents.
494.0016 - Books, accounts, and records; maintenance; examinations by the office.
494.00165 - Prohibited advertising; record requirements.
494.00172 - Mortgage Guaranty Trust Fund; payment of fees and claims.
494.00173 - Mortgage Guaranty Trust Fund; creation.
494.0019 - Liability in case of unlawful transaction.
494.002 - Statutory or common-law remedies.
494.0022 - Applicability of act.
494.0023 - Conflicting interest.
494.0025 - Prohibited practices.
494.00255 - Administrative penalties and fines; license violations.