Florida Statutes Part IV - Credit Counseling Services (Ss. 817.801-817.806)

• 817.801 - Definitions.
  As used in this part:(1) “Credit counseling agency” means any organization providing debt management services or credit counseling services.(2) “Credit counseling services” means confidential money management, debt...
• 817.802 - Unlawful Fees And Costs.
  (1) It is unlawful for any person, while engaging in debt management services or credit counseling services, to charge or accept from a debtor residing in...
• 817.803 - Exceptions.
  Nothing in this part applies to:(1) Any debt management or credit counseling services provided in the practice of law in this state;(2) Any person who engages in...
• 817.804 - Requirements; Disclosure And Financial Reporting.
  (1) Any person engaged in debt management services or credit counseling services shall:(a) Obtain from a licensed certified public accountant an annual audit in accordance with generally...
• 817.805 - Disbursement Of Funds.
  Any person engaged in debt management or credit counseling services shall disburse to the appropriate creditors all funds received from a debtor, less any fees...
• 817.806 - Violations.
  (1) Any person who violates any provision of this part commits an unfair or deceptive trade practice as defined in part II of chapter 501. Violators...

Last modified: September 23, 2016