320.664 – Reinstatement of License.
320.664 Reinstatement of license.—When any license has been revoked or suspended by the department pursuant to the provisions of ss. 320.60-320.70, the department may for good cause reinstate the license of any former licensee under ss. 320.60-320.70, if it determines that the former licensee is rehabilitated, meets the requirements of ss. 320.60-320.70, files an application for […]
320.67 – Inspection of Books or Other Documents of Licensee.
320.67 Inspection of books or other documents of licensee.— (1) The department may inspect the pertinent books, records, letters, and contracts of a licensee relating to any written complaint made to it against such licensee. (2) In the exercise of its duties under this section, the department is granted and authorized to exercise the power of subpoena for […]
320.68 – Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.
320.68 Revocation of license held by firms or corporations.—If an applicant or licensee is a firm or corporation, it shall be sufficient cause for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license that any officer, director, or trustee of the firm or corporation, or any member in case of a partnership, has been guilty of an […]
320.69 – Rules.
320.69 Rules.—The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this law. History.—s. 10, ch. 20236, 1941; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 16, 17, ch. 80-217; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 21, […]
320.695 – Injunction.
320.695 Injunction.—In addition to the remedies provided in this chapter, and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department, or any motor vehicle dealer in the name of the department and state and for the use and benefit of the motor vehicle dealer, is authorized to make application to any circuit court of […]
320.6403 – Distributor Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Importer.
320.6403 Distributor agreements; obligations of manufacturer and importer.—Notwithstanding the terms of any agreement to the contrary, no manufacturer or importer subject to the jurisdiction of this state shall: (1) Prevent or refuse to accept the succession to any interest in any distributor’s agreement with the manufacturer or importer by any legal heir, beneficiary, devisee, or distributee who […]
320.696 – Warranty Responsibility.
320.696 Warranty responsibility.— (1)(a) A licensee shall timely compensate a motor vehicle dealer who performs work to maintain or repair a licensee’s product under a warranty or maintenance plan, extended warranty, certified pre-owned warranty, or a service contract, issued by the licensee or its common entity, unless issued by a common entity that is not a manufacturer; […]
320.6405 – Franchise Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Its Agent.
320.6405 Franchise agreements; obligations of manufacturer and its agent.—Any parent, subsidiary, or common entity of a manufacturer; distributor; importer; or other entity, which by contractual arrangement or otherwise pursuant to the direction of the manufacturer, engages in the distribution in this state of line-make motor vehicles manufactured or substantially manufactured by such manufacturer, shall be deemed […]
320.697 – Civil Damages.
320.697 Civil damages.—Any person who has suffered pecuniary loss or who has been otherwise adversely affected because of a violation by a licensee of ss. 320.60-320.70, notwithstanding the existence of any other remedies under ss. 320.60-320.70, has a cause of action against the licensee for damages and may recover damages therefor in any court of competent […]
320.6407 – Recall Notices Under Franchise Agreements; Compensation.
320.6407 Recall notices under franchise agreements; compensation.— (1) As provided in subsection (3), a licensee that has entered into a franchise agreement with a motor vehicle dealer must compensate the motor vehicle dealer for a used motor vehicle: (a) That is of the same make and model manufactured, imported, or distributed by the licensee; (b) That is subject to […]