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Broward County, FL - Broward County officials have introduced a new law aimed at stopping the unauthorized resale of driver’s license appointments, a growing issue that has frustrated local residents.
The Broward County Commission unanimously passed Ordinance 202520, making it illegal to advertise, market, or sell appointments for services provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles or the Broward Tax Collector’s Office.
Individuals who violate the ordinance will face a 250 dollar fine for a first offense and 500 dollars for each additional offense.
This move comes just days after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 961 into law, which makes it a first degree misdemeanor to sell or offer to sell service appointments with a DMV or tax collector office unless specifically authorized in writing.
That statewide law is set to take effect on July 1st, 2026.
Authorities say these measures target individuals who allegedly book free appointments in bulk and then resell them for profit, sometimes charging up to 250 dollars per slot.
This practice has led to significant delays and long wait times for residents in Broward and neighboring Miami Dade counties who are trying to renew licenses and complete other essential tasks.
Broward Tax Collector Abbey Ajayi said the new ordinance is designed to protect residents from being exploited and to improve access to necessary services.
Miami Dade County enacted a similar policy earlier this year, prompting state legislators to respond with broader enforcement.
Local and state leaders say the new laws aim to restore fairness and efficiency to public service systems.