Judge blocks key portion of Florida property insurance law
The state disputed that the lawâs restrictions violate First Amendment rights and said the statute combats consumer exploitation and fraud.
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By News Service of Florida
Published Earlier today
TALLAHASSEE â A federal judge has blocked the state from enforcing a key part of a new property insurance law designed to combat fraud that prohibits roofing contractors advertising to potential customers.