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Labels |
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--Bed |
877-382-4357 |
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Lab Technicians |
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850-245-4355 |
Board of Clinical Lab Personnel |
Labor |
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--Child Labor |
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 800-226-2536 |
The Child Labor Program enforces the provisions of the Florida Child Labor Law. The purpose of the law is to protect the health and welfare of minors in the workplace and safeguard their education. |
--Farm Labor |
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-488-3131 |
The Farm Labor Program processes and issues certificates of registration to Farm Labor Contractors (FLC) who engage in farm labor contracting activities in the state. The federal Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) and the Florida Farm Labor Registration Law, Chapter 450, Part III, F.S., require any person who recruits, transports, supervises, and/or pays workers to perform harvesting activities, obtain a certificate of registration before conducting such activities. |
--Employment Complaints |
Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation 800-342-3450 |
Contact this agency for questions regarding employment complaints. |
Land Sales, Registration |
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 800-226-9101 |
The Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes protects consumers from fraud and abuse in the sale or lease of vacant subdivided lands. |
Land Sales Scam |
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--Information and Consumer Tips |
866-966-7226 or 850- 414-3990 |
Owning land is part of the American dream. Many consumers think that purchasing land is a safe investment. However, many are disappointed and come to realize that their dream has turned into a nightmare. For those who purchase worthless land, a second scam may lie ahead. Many scam artists contact consumers with worthless land in an attempt to obtain advance fees for selling the land to foreign investors. |
Land Surveyors and Mappers |
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 800-226-9101 or 850-487-1395 |
Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes |
Landscape Architects |
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-487-1395 |
Division of Professions, Board of Landscape Architecture |
Landlord / Tenant |
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--Under 5 Units |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
F.S. 83 - select part II Enforced by Florida's Courts. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services do not enforce the Landlord Tenant Act. We can only tell you what the law states and what is required for compliance. |
--5+ Units (Apt. Complex) |
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 800-226-9101 or 850-487-1395 |
Problems with roommates are personal and not covered by landlord / tenant law unless one roommate is acting as landlord for the other. Additionally, DBPR will only address complaints that are relating to safety and security. |
--Commercial / Non Residential tenancies |
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This is not a consumer issue but business vs. landlord. This is enforced only by a court of law. |
--Deposit Complaint |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Consumers may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for informal mediation if the landlord has not returned the deposit once the consumer has vacated the unit. |
| Laundromat | ||
| --Complaints | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Laundromats are not regulated in the State of Florida. Consumers may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for informal mediation. |
Lawyer Referral Service |
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Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service 800-342-8011 |
The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), 800-342-8011 or 800-342-8060 extension 5844, provides referrals to attorneys who will conduct an initial one-half hour office consultation for $25. |
Layaway Purchasing |
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Florida Department of State |
Division of Library and Information Services, Clerks of Court Phone Listing - Merchants are free to set their own policies. If the customer defaults in the agreement the store does not have to refund any money. If the store defaults the customer may file a claim in court. |
--Complaints |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Consumers may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for informal mediation. |
Leasing Regulations |
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--Vehicles |
954-712-4600 |
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"Keys to Vehicle Leasing," a publication of the Federal Reserve Board, contains more information about leasing. You can request a copy from this address: |
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Legal Aid Offices |
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Follow this link to access legal aid offices by county. |
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Legal and Binding Contracts |
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850-561-5600 |
Under Consumer Pamphlets and Tips, you'll find information regarding legal and binding contracts. |
Legal Helpline |
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| --Free for Seniors (age 60 or older) | Florida Department of Elder Affairs 888-895-7873 |
Toll-free helpline and referral service to address legal questions regarding housing, health care, family law, employment, advance directives, and many other issues. |
| Legislature | ||
| --State of Florida |
800-342-1827 or 850-488-4371 |
Locate a Senator |
Florida House of Representatives 850-488-1157 |
Locate a Representative Here you can find out about what is happening in the Florida House and the Florida Legislature, including instant access to filed bills, bill analyses and amendments. |
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| Florida Legislature - Lobbyist Information | Locate a Lobbyist At this site you'll find contact information, registration, and compensation for all legislative and executive branch lobbying firms. |
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| --United States |
202-224-3121 |
Locate a Senator This page links you to a virtual reference desk - a clearinghouse of senate information on the web and guides to resources in libraries and archives. |
United States House of Representatives 202-224-3121 |
Locate a Representative Here you can find information on federal laws, bills, amendments, debates, and representatives. |
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Lemon Law Information |
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--Regulation, Information and Complaints |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-321-5366 |
Division of Consumer Services |
Library, State of Florida |
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850-245-6600 |
Division of Library and Information Services |
License Issuance, Bureau of |
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--Security, Private Investigation and Recovery |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 850-245-5691 |
Division of Licensing |
License (Driver's) |
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Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles 850-617-2000 |
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--Driver License Check |
Driver License Check |
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Liens |
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--Construction |
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 800-226-9101 or 850-487-1395 |
Learn more about the Construction Lien Law, Chapter 713, Part I, F.S., and the meaning of this notice by contacting an attorney or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. |
--Federal Tax Liens |
850-245-6051 |
Division of Corporations - Federal Tax Liens, as authorized by federal law, are required to be filed in the state or local office designated for lien filings. The division is responsible for filing liens against business entities, estates, and trust. The counties record personal real estate liens. |
--Judgment Liens |
850-656-7463 |
Division of Corporations - Judgment Lien |
Life Insurance Fraud |
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--Fraud |
Florida Department of Financial Services 800-378-0445 |
The Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Fraud, investigates various forms of fraud in insurance, including health, life, auto, property, and workers' compensation insurance. |
Lifeline (Telephone) |
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Florida Public Service Commission 800-342-3552 |
You can call for help with applying to this program which gives low income consumers help with paying for their phone. |
Limousine |
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--Broward County, FL Only |
Broward County Consumer Affairs Taxi and Limousine 954-765-5350 |
Ft. Lauderdale office, serving Broward County. |
--Dade County, FL Only |
Dade County Consumer Affairs Limousine 305-375-3677 |
Miami office, serving Dade County |
--Palm Beach County, FL Only |
Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Limousine 561-712-6600 |
West Palm Beach office, serving Palm Beach County |
--Complaints |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 |
Consumers may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for informal mediation |
Liquid Fuel / Brake Fluids |
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 850-488-9740 |
Bureau of Petroleum Inspection |
Liquor Stores |
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--Enforcement |
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-488-3227 |
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco |
--Licensing |
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-488-8288 |
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Livestock |
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 850-410-0900 or 877-815-0034 |
Division of Animal Industry |
Living Will |
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888-419-3456 |
Florida Bar members are asked to print the Living Will and Health Care Surrogate forms and the FAQ sheet and make them available for clients. |
Loan Companies |
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--Licensing |
Florida Office of Financial Regulation 850-410-9895 |
Chapter 516, F.S., persons engaging in the business of making consumer finance loans, unless exempt, must be licensed by the Office. Persons engaging in consumer finance transactions must maintain books and records as prescribed by statute. Books and records of licensees may be examined by the Office to determine compliance with the Consumer Finance Act. |
| --Complaints | Florida Office of Financial Regulation 800-342-2762 |
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| Local Health Care Provider Referral Resource Line | ||
| --Florida Network 2-1-1 | Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services (FLAIRS) | This website will connect you with your local 2-1-1 Florida network affiliate. |
Local Number Portability (LNP) |
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 888-225-5322 |
Wireless LNP allows consumers to switch from one wireless carrier to another within the same general metropolitan area and keep the same phone number. It does not allow consumers to keep the same phone number when moving to a new town or city. |
| Locksmith | ||
| 800-435-7352 or 850-488-2221 | Locksmiths are not regulated. Consumers may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for informal mediation. |
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Lodging Certificates for Timeshare |
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Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 850-488-1122 |
Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums and Mobile Homes |
Long Distance Service Slamming |
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--Complaints |
Federal Communications Commission 888-225-5322 |
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Lottery |
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--Florida |
850-487-7777 |
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Lottery Scams |
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850-487-7730 or 800-428-8986 ext. 7730 |
Division of Security |
LP Gas (Liquid Petroleum Gas) |
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--Safety Issues Only |
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 850-921-8001 |
Division of Standards |
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