Nothing in this part shall be construed to limit or restrict the continued applicability of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to consumer collection practices in this state. This part is in addition to the requirements and regulations of the federal act. In the event of any inconsistency between any provision of this part and any provision of the federal act, the provision which is more protective of the consumer or debtor shall prevail.
Fla. Stat. § 559.552
Relationship of state and federal law
Known as the Florida Commercial Collection Practices Act
The act spans §§ 559.01 to 559.9615 (119 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 826 F. Supp. 2d 1324 - Kelliher v. Target National Bank (2011)
Most recently applied in 54 F. Supp. 3d 1308 - Arianas v. LVNV Funding LLC (October 2014)
History.--ss. 5, 13, ch. 93-275.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.