Regulatory

Licenses charitable, authorized organizations, and all lessors who are involved in the conduct of Bingo.
Regulates moving and towing ordinances.
Enforces price gouging ordinance.
Issues permits for organizations involved in fortune telling.
Enforces charitable solicitations and fortune telling ordinances.

Charitable Solicitation
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Charities soliciting in Pinellas County:

Can only solicit during the hours of 8AM until 9PM;
Must identify the organization they are soliciting on behalf of;
If requested, must send financial disclosure information to you within 14 days;

To check a Charity's permit and financial disclosures, or file a complaint, contact the Regulatory Section of the Office of Consumer Protection at (727) 464-7988.

Bingo Ordinance
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Bingo games can only be played between noon and 2AM.
The organization's license must be displayed in a conspicuous area.
Volunteers must wear name tags.
For more information about organizations conducting bingo, contact the Regulatory Section of the Office of Consumer Protection at (727) 464-7988.

Moving Ordinance
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If you are planning on hiring a mover, remember:

Movers must provide a written estimate prior to the move;
The total cost of the move can not exceed the estimate;
The ordinance covers moves that begin or end in Pinellas County from either Pinellas, Pasco, or Hillsborough counties.
If you have any questions about movers, call (727) 464-6200.

Towing
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Towing companies must notify local law enforcement of the date and time of the tow.
Towing companies may only charge the maximum rates as allowed by the ordinance.
Immobilization companies or "booters" may only charge $35.00 per incident.

Price Gouging
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It is illegal for anyone to sell necessary goods or services at higher than normal prices during a state of emergency.
Normal average retail prices are based on the average of two prices recorded over the past 12 months.
If you believe that a business or individual is price gouging during a declared state of emergency, call (727) 464-6200 to report.

Fortune Telling

No one may engage in unfair or deceptive practices in the conduct of fortune telling.

Adult Use Establishments
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Adult Use establishments must have a permit issued by the County Department of Development Review Services.
County Adult Use ordinance applies only to the unincorporated areas of the county.
Each city has its own Adult Use ordinance.
Adult Use establishments in the unincorporated areas of the county must obtain a license with the Office of Consumer Protection.

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