(1) Any person who acts as a title loan lender without first securing the license prescribed by this act commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) In addition to any other applicable penalty, any person who willfully violates any provision of this act or who willfully makes a false entry in any record specifically required by this act commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 14, ch. 2000-138.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
537.004 - License Required; License Fees.
537.005 - Application for License.
537.006 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License.
537.007 - Remedies for Title Loans Made Without Licensure.
537.008 - Title Loan Agreement.
537.009 - Recordkeeping; Reporting; Safekeeping of Property.
537.012 - Repossession, Disposal of Pledged Property; Excess Proceeds.
537.014 - Right to Reclaim; Lost Title Loan Agreement.
537.016 - Subpoenas; Enforcement Actions; Rules.