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Charitable
Solicitation
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Charities
soliciting in Pinellas County:
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Can
only solicit during the hours of 8AM until
9PM;
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Must identify the organization they are soliciting
on behalf of;
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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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on Bingo Ordinances
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Bingo
games can only be played between noon and
2AM.
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The organization's license must be displayed
in a conspicuous area.
Volunteers must wear name tags.
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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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on Moving Ordinances
If
you are planning on hiring a mover, remember:
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Movers
must provide a written estimate prior to the
move;
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The total cost of the move can not exceed
the estimate;
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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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on Towing
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Towing
companies must notify local law enforcement
of the date and time of the tow.
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Towing companies may only charge the maximum
rates as allowed by the ordinance.
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Immobilization companies or "booters"
may only charge $35.00 per incident.
Price Gouging
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information on 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.
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Normal average retail prices are based on
the average of two prices recorded over the
past 12 months.
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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
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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.
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County Adult Use ordinance applies only to
the unincorporated areas of the county.
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Each city has its own Adult Use ordinance.
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Adult Use establishments in the unincorporated
areas of the county must obtain a license
with the Office of Consumer Protection.
Regulatory
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Licenses charitable, authorized organizations,
and all lessors who are involved in the conduct
of Bingo.
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Regulates moving and towing ordinances.
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Enforces price gouging ordinance.
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Issues permits for organizations involved
in fortune telling.
- Enforces charitable solicitations and fortune telling ordinances.
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