State official to federal judge: Law protects consumers from contractors, does not violate First Amendment

DBPR Secretary says in court papers that allegations in lawsuit are "inconsistent" with act legislature approved and governor signed

COURTESY: Contractor claims recently-passed legislation is a violation of First Amendment rights and hurts consumers.
COURTESY: Contractor claims recently-passed legislation is a violation of First Amendment rights and hurts consumers.
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Florida’s Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation has denied allegations in a federal lawsuit that a law recently passed and signed by the governor violates roofing contractors’ First Amendment rights.

 

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