(1) Notwithstanding s. 559.725(4), the office may, without advance notice, conduct examinations and investigations, within or outside this state, to determine whether a person has violated this part or related rules. For purposes of this section, the office may examine the books, accounts, records, and other documents or matters of any person subject to this part. The office may compel the production of all relevant books, records, and other documents and materials relative to an examination or investigation. Examinations may not be made more often than once during a 48-month period unless the office has reason to believe a person has violated or will violate this part or related rules.
(2) In order to reduce the burden on persons subject to this part, the office may conduct a joint or concurrent examination with a state or federal regulatory agency and may furnish a copy of all examinations to an appropriate regulator if the regulator agrees to abide by the confidentiality provisions in chapter 119 and this part. The office may also accept an examination from any appropriate regulator.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2014-116.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally
Part VI - Consumer Collection Practices (Ss. 559.55-559.785)
559.552 - Relationship of state and federal law.
559.553 - Registration of consumer collection agencies required; exemptions.
559.554 - Powers and duties of the commission and office.
559.5541 - Examinations and investigations.
559.555 - Registration of consumer collection agencies; procedure.
559.5551 - Requirements of registrants.
559.5556 - Maintenance of records.
559.5558 - Public records exemption; investigations and examinations.
559.565 - Enforcement action against out-of-state consumer debt collector.
559.715 - Assignment of consumer debts.
559.72 - Prohibited practices generally.
559.725 - Consumer complaints; administrative duties.
559.727 - Cease and desist orders.
559.730 - Grounds for disciplinary action; administrative remedies.