Consumer Protection
Pinellas County is here to protect our county’s residents from falling victim to scam and help resolve issues they may encounter as a consumer.
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Office of Consumer Protection
Anyone could fall victim to a scam. If you are unable to resolve a problem such as defective products, erroneous bills or non-delivery of goods or services, the dedicated employees of Pinellas County Consumer Protection can help. Consumer Protection is a division of the Human Services Department.
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Consumer Protection Brochure – Spanish
Folleto que describe el alcance de la Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Pinellas....
Human Trafficking Ordinance 2016
Ordinance pertaining to the posting of public human trafficking awareness signs. ...
Disgruntled Contractor Takes Advantage No More
Human Services Spotlight Series #19 “Contractor” Showed License That Wasn’t His A construction worker showed customers a contractors license and insurance that......
“I Want to Function … I Want to Thrive”
Human Services Spotlight Series #20 Recovery Is a Process A homeless man turned his life around and rebuilt relationships with his family......
Thank you for Your Help…Consumer Protection
Human Services Spotlight Series #22 Consumer Protection Resolves Spat over Scratched Glass Stovetop A buyer blamed a pot for damaging a glass......
Apply for or Renew an Adult Use License
Adult use establishments in unincorporated areas of Pinellas County must obtain a license from the Office of Consumer Protection before they can......
Request a Human Trafficking Sign for a Business
Request a human trafficking awareness and resources sign to post in your business as required by Pinellas County Ordinance Section 42-430. Learn......
Landscape Maintenance Recommended Training & Fertilizer Application Required Certification
All landscaping professionals are recommended to complete an approved landscape best management practices training. Landscaping professionals who apply fertilizer are required to......
Drug Paraphernalia Dilemma
Human Services Spotlight Series #21 Protecting Our Children In February 2021, an Oldsmar resident watched a vehicle pull up to his home......
Vacation Rentals vs COVID-19
Pinellas County Human Services | Spotlight Series Issue #15 Sometime during January of 2020, the Complainant booked a vacation rental (condo) in......