TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – A bill recently introduced at a Florida home could change the way residents tend to and how restaurants and facilities charge for services.
According to a revised edition of House Bill 535, originally introduced on February 11, public food service facilities are prohibited from including automatic rewards for parties with fewer than six guest members, but they can be included in parties with more than six people.
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If the restaurant chooses to add an automatic service charge, it must appear on the menu and all guest receipts that require a signature. The facility must list who receives the reward or service fee, along with the percentage it receives.
Additional charges must also be based on the price before tax.
However, the bill states that if a guest requests that they not pay an automatic service or a reward fee, they do not need to pay an automatic service or a reward fee.
House Bill 535 also states that operators of foodservice and public accommodations (hotels, motels, accommodations, etc.) could use foul language to remove guests who display destructive behavior, fail to pay, or check out on time, illegally owning controlled substances. If a guest refuses to leave after being asked to leave, they could be arrested by law enforcement officers.
If passed, the bill will come into effect on July 1st.
To read the entire history of the bill, click here.
