Human Trafficking

Required Signage Information:

Human Trafficking typically exploits Individuals for commercial sex or forced labor while subjecting victims to force, fraud and coercion. In June 2015, the state enacted a new statute (Section 787.29 Fla. Stat.) that requires businesses and locations throughout Florida to display public awareness signage to inform the public about human trafficking and resources for assistance. The new law also authorizes counties to adopt ordinances to enforce the public awareness requirements.

The Pasco Ordinance 16-34(PDF) Opens a New Window.  requires public awareness signs to be displayed at the following establishments in a conspicuous location visible to the public and employees, to alert employees and the public about the existence, remedies and protections related to human trafficking. It authorizes the County to enforce the signage requirements and is in effect starting December 1, 2016.

• Adult entertainment establishments
• Any business or establishment that offers massage or bodywork services for compensation that is not owned by a health care professional regulated pursuant to Chapter 456, Fla. Stat. Opens a New Window.  and defined in Section 456.001, Fla. Stat. Opens a New Window. .
• Any business or establishment operating as a specialty salon performing nail services
• Printable Signs

Pasco County Commission on Human Trafficking  (meetings, memberships)