FL Office of the Attorney General:
The Attorney General's office has provided the following links to report
activity to.
Please contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and ConsumerServices, Division of Consumer Services (DACS), which is the state agency that registers solicitations of charitable donations by non-profit and charitable organizations. For further information, visit the DACS'swebsite at:
You may also contact the DACS at:Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesDivision of Consumer Services2005 Apalachee ParkwayTallahassee, Florida 32399Telephone: (850) 488-2221Toll-free in FL: (800) 435-7352Website: http://www.800helpfla.com/
I also recommend that you convey your concerns to the local law enforcement agency for any action they deem appropriate. In Florida, the police or sheriff's department in each city or county is responsible for investigating crime at the local level. Those authorities operate independently and are not a part of the Attorney General's Office.
I have provided contact information for the Broward County Sheriff's Office below:
Broward County Sheriff's OfficePost Office Box 9507Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33310-9507Phone: (954) 831-8900Non-emergencies: (954) 765-4321Website: http://www.sheriff.org/
Email address: ask_the_sheriff@sheriff.org
You may also wish to report suspected fraudulent internet activity to theInternet Crime Complaint Center, which is a combined effort of theNational White Collar Crime Center and the FBI to combat Internet fraud.You may reach this office by telephone at (800) 251-7581, or you mayvisit that agency's website at:
I also recommend you convey your concerns to Facebook by sending an emailto: abuse@facebook.com
You may also file a complaint with the PayPal on the following website:
You may wish to express your concerns to:
* the United States Department of Agriculture* Animal Planet* Health Inspection Services (APHIS)which is the agency that enforces the federal Animal Welfare Act. Further information about enforcement of this Act is available online at:
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If the IRS has given me a nonprofit exemption, why do I have to prove nonprofit
status in the state of Florida?
Answer:Florida law requires all entities, except federal agencies, desiring to qualify for sales tax exemptions to complete a Consumer's Certificate of Exemption available from the Florida Department of Revenue. Exemption certificates expire 5 years after the date of issuance and are subject to review and reissuance procedures.References: Section 212.084, F.S.; Rules 12A-1.038(2)(a)(3)(d), F.A.C.
If you have information about a tax law violation, you may report it to the Florida Department of Revenue. The Department will investigate information you provide about an individual or business that may be evading or violating Florida tax laws.When you contact the Department to report an alleged tax violation, please be prepared to provide information about the business, the type of violation, and date when the violation occurred.To report a tax violation:- Call800-FL-AWARD (1-800-352-9273)
- Fax850-245-5892Attention: Tax Violations
- E-mail
- WriteFlorida Department of RevenueTax Violations — General Tax AdministrationPO Box 5139Tallahassee, FL 32399
FL Office of the Attorney General:
The Attorney General's office has provided the following links to report
activity to.
Email address: ask_the_sheriff@sheriff.org
If the IRS has given me a nonprofit exemption, why do I have to prove nonprofit
status in the state of Florida?
Answer:
Florida law requires all entities, except federal agencies, desiring to qualify for sales tax exemptions to complete a Consumer's Certificate of Exemption available from the Florida Department of Revenue. Exemption certificates expire 5 years after the date of issuance and are subject to review and reissuance procedures.
References: Section 212.084, F.S.; Rules 12A-1.038(2)(a)(3)(d), F.A.C.
If you have information about a tax law violation, you may report it to the Florida Department of Revenue. The Department will investigate information you provide about an individual or business that may be evading or violating Florida tax laws.
When you contact the Department to report an alleged tax violation, please be prepared to provide information about the business, the type of violation, and date when the violation occurred.
To report a tax violation:
Call
800-FL-AWARD (1-800-352-9273)
Fax
850-245-5892
Attention: Tax Violations
E-mail
Write
Florida Department of Revenue
Tax Violations — General Tax Administration
PO Box 5139
Tallahassee, FL 32399
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You may file unlicensed activity complaints with the Division of Regulation for the following professions:
> Veterinary Medicine
Needs a License | Does not need a License |
Treatment or diagnosis of an animal. | Treating the ills or injuries of animals you own. |
Immunization or treatment of diseases of animals that are communicable (can be transferred) to humans. | Grooming or boarding unless performed at a veterinary clinic. |
Microchipping. | Farriery and manual hand floating of teeth on equines (horses) if hired by an owner. Examples of farriering include equine hoof care, the trimming and balancing of a horse's hoof and the placing of shoes to the horse's foot. |
Dispensing of drugs to animals. |
Diana Peters has been dispensing drugs to dogs , she has admitted she self diagnoses and treats with prescription drugs she gets from others. She gives vaccines, and gives panacur for worms. She has admitted to sedating puppies herself, treating diseases and more.
Reporting Unlicensed Activity:
File a Complaint: Complaint forms may be submitted via fax, email, or mail for the professions listed above.
- Email: ULA@dbpr.state.fl.us
- Fax: 850.921.2124
- Mail: 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Oakland Park Code Compliance
Death Row Dog Rescue
3310 NW 21st AVE
(mailing address is Fort Lauderdale)
Joe Moticker
Phone
______________
954-554-4399
Email
__________________
joesephm@oaklandparkfl.gov
Complaints can be submitted via the E-code On-line system. This is available through the City's E-code system, by following the simple instructions for accessing this function. Through this method, the complainant can remain anonymous.
U S Mail – Complaints can be sent via regular mail to the City of Oakland Park Code Enforcement Division, 5399 N. Dixie Highway, Suite 3, Oakland Park, FL 33334. Through this method, the complainant can remain anonymous by not signing the letter.
main Code Enforcement office at 954-630-4400
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Animal cruelty is against the law, per the Broward County Animal Care Ordinance, Sections 4-17 and 4-20. The Ordinance applies to all animals, not only dogs and cats.
(2)Common Examples of Animal Cruelty that has been witnessed at DRDR.
- Allowing an animal to become underweight and/or live in unsanitary conditions
- Allowing an animal’s medical conditions to go untreated
Reporting Animal Cruelty
Violent incidents of animal cruelty, such as beating a dog, should be reported to the resident’s city Police Department. All other incidents of animal cruelty should be reported as follows.
If you live in one of the following cities, report animal cruelty to that city’s Animal Control department for investigation:
Coral Springs | 954-346-4422 |
Hollywood | 954-921-3061 |
Margate | 954-972-7111 |
Pompano Beach | 954-786-4027 |
If you live in any other Broward County city, or in unincorporated Broward County, report animal cruelty to Broward County Animal Care as follows.
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call Animal Care Dispatch at 954-359-1313, extension 9249. Provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, including the name, complete address of the owner, when the owner is home, the breed and number of animals involved in your report, and why you feel the situation should be investigated.
Weekdays after 5:00 p.m. or Weekends and County Observed Holidays
Call the Broward Sheriff’s Office Central Dispatch line at 954-765-5124. Provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, including the name, complete address of the owner, when the owner is home, the breed and number of animals involved in your report, and why you feel the situation should be investigated.