Fla. Stat. 482.227
Guarantees and warranties


(1)

The Legislature finds that the terms “guarantee” and “warranty” are common in contracts for the treatment of wood-destroying organisms. The purpose of this section is to assure that contract language describing a “guarantee” or “warranty” is clear and easily identifiable for the protection of consumers and licensees. Therefore the following provisions shall apply to each new contract for the treatment of wood-destroying organisms issued by the licensee and signed by the customer.

(2)

Any contract for treatment of wood-destroying organisms must specify on the first page in bold print that it is offered for repair and retreatment or for retreatment only or that no warranty or guarantee is offered.

(3)

The contract for treatment of wood-destroying organisms must specify on the first page in bold print whether there are any disclaimers, limitations, conditions, or exclusions on the licensee’s obligation to repair or re-treat the property. Contract sections describing disclaimers, limitations, conditions, or exclusions applicable to the licensee’s obligation to repair or re-treat the property must contain headings in bold print.

(4)

If a contract for treatment of wood-destroying organisms contains a disclaimer, limitation, condition, or exclusion applicable to the licensee’s obligation to repair or re-treat the property, the term “full” or “unlimited” may not be used together with the term “guarantee” or “warranty.”

Source: Section 482.227 — Guarantees and warranties, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0482.­227 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

482.011
Short title
482.021
Definitions
482.032
Enforcement
482.051
Rules
482.061
Inspectors
482.071
Licenses
482.072
Pest control customer contact centers
482.091
Employee identification cards
482.111
Pest control operator’s certificate
482.121
Misuse of certificate
482.132
Qualifications for examination and certification
482.141
Examinations
482.151
Special identification card for performance of fumigation
482.152
Duties of certified operator in charge of pest control activities of licensee
482.155
Limited certification for governmental pesticide applicators or private applicators
482.156
Limited certification for commercial landscape maintenance personnel
482.157
Limited certification for commercial wildlife management personnel
482.161
Disciplinary grounds and actions
482.163
Responsibility for pest control activities of employee
482.165
Unlicensed practice of pest control
482.183
Limitations
482.191
Violation and penalty
482.211
Exemptions
482.226
Wood-destroying organism inspection report
482.227
Guarantees and warranties
482.231
Use of fogging machines
482.241
Liberal interpretation
482.242
Preemption
482.243
Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council
482.0815
Permit to perform preventive termite treatment services for new construction only
482.1562
Limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer application
482.1821
Closing pest control business without providing for contracts and liabilities
482.2265
Consumer information
482.2267
Registry of persons requiring prior notification of the application of pesticides
482.2401
Disposition and use of revenues from fees and fines

Current through Fall 2025

§ 482.227. Guarantees & warranties's source at flsenate​.gov