Florida S0712 prohibits pyramid promotional schemes and establishes penalties for violations.

Florida S0712, known as the Direct Sales Consumer Protection Act, prohibits pyramid promotional schemes. It amends Florida Statutes to declare participation in such schemes a lottery, punishable by a misdemeanor of the first degree. The bill creates a new section, 849.0913, defining terms and prohibiting the establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid promotional schemes. It also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including cease and desist orders, restitution, and civil penalties. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida S0712 prohibits pyramid promotional schemes and establishes penalties for violations.

Florida S0712, known as the Direct Sales Consumer Protection Act, prohibits pyramid promotional schemes. It amends Florida Statutes to declare participation in such schemes a lottery, punishable by a misdemeanor of the first degree. The bill creates a new section, 849.0913, defining terms and prohibiting the establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid promotional schemes. It also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including cease and desist orders, restitution, and civil penalties. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.