What is the penalty under Florida SB 606 / restaurant operations charge?
Quick answer
Fla. Stat. 509.214 (SB 606 / ch. 2025-113) itself sets no dollar fine and creates no private cause of action. Enforcement runs through DBPR under chapter 509. Section 509.261 allows fines not to exceed $1,000 per offense, mandatory remedial training, and license suspension, revocation or refusal. The disclosure rules for operations charges start July 1, 2026.
Key facts and official sources
| Item | What the law says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Fla. Stat. 509.214, amended by SB 606 (ch. 2025-113) | Official source |
| Effective | July 1, 2026 (DBPR Industry Advisory 2026-01) | Official source |
| Operations charge | Any automatic fee other than a government tax: service charges, auto-gratuities, card surcharges, delivery fees | Official source |
| Disclosure | Amount/percentage and purpose on menus, contracts, websites/apps; notice on the bill; separate receipt lines | Official source |
| No private suit | 509.214(5) says the section does not create a private cause of action | Official source |
| DBPR penalty ceiling | Fines not to exceed $1,000 per offense, plus remedial education and possible license action (509.261) | Official source |
| Last verified | October 18, 2026 | Astor Ventures |
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FAQ
Is $1,000 a dedicated SB 606 fine?
No. 509.214 has no fine schedule of its own. $1,000 is the general DBPR ceiling in 509.261 for chapter 509 violations.
Can a customer sue for a missing operations-charge notice?
Not under 509.214(5). Other Florida consumer laws may still apply depending on the facts.
What must appear on the receipt?
Separate lines for gratuity, any operations charge, and sales tax; if the operations charge includes an automatic gratuity, state it separately (509.214(4)).
Is this legal advice?
No. General information only.
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