Regulations and Ordinances
Pinellas County has regulations and ordinances in place to protect our community’s consumers.
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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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Drug Paraphernalia
In 2005, Pinellas County established a local Drug Paraphernalia Abatement Task Force to research, fact find, and discuss the impact of drug......
Community events scheduled for Consumer Protection Week
Pinellas County Consumer Protection is recognizing National Consumer Protection Week from March 2-8 by bringing awareness to consumer rights, responsibilities and resources.......
Beware of Health Insurance Fraud in the Marketplace – Consumer Alert
Most people assisting consumers with health insurance enrollments are operating in good faith and in the best interest of their clients. Unfortunately,......
Pinellas County Private Property Trespass Towing
This information applies to vehicles which have been towed from private property without consent from the vehicle’s owner (known in the County......
Maximum Non-Consent Towing Rates
Pinellas County Towing Rates – Effective August 21, 2023...
Towing Ordinance 19-39
Ordinance covering car towing rates and rules....
Human Trafficking Ordinance 2016
Ordinance pertaining to the posting of public human trafficking awareness signs. ...
Consumer Protection Brochure – English
Brochure outlining the scope of Pinellas County Consumer Protection. ...
Consumer Protection Brochure – Spanish
Folleto que describe el alcance de la Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Pinellas....
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......