320.605 – Legislative Intent.
320.605 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state by regulating the licensing of motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers, maintaining competition, providing consumer protection and fair trade and providing minorities with opportunities for full participation as motor vehicle dealers. History.—ss. 4, 22, […]
320.61 – Licenses Required of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers, Etc.
320.61 Licenses required of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, importers, etc.— (1) No manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or importer (all sometimes referred to hereinafter as “licensee”) shall engage in business in this state without a license therefor as provided in ss. 320.60-320.70. No motor vehicle, foreign or domestic, may be sold, leased, or offered for sale or lease […]
320.411 – Officer’s Sale of Property or Franchise.
320.411 Officer’s sale of property or franchise.— (1) No sheriff, receiver, assignee, general or special magistrate, or other officer shall sell the property or franchise of any motor carrier for failure to pay taxes, penalties, or interest without first filing with the department a statement containing the following information: (a) The name of the plaintiff or party at […]
320.615 – Agent for Service of Process.
320.615 Agent for service of process.—The acceptance by any person of a license under ss. 320.60-320.70 shall be deemed equivalent to an appointment by such person of the Secretary of State as the agent of such person upon whom may be served all lawful process in any action, suit, or proceeding against such person arising out […]
320.412 – Department to Furnish Certificate of Liens.
320.412 Department to furnish certificate of liens.—The department shall furnish to any person applying therefor a certificate showing the amount of all liens for tax, penalties, and interest that may be of record in the files of the department against any motor carrier under the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 38, ch. 87-198.
320.62 – Licenses; Amount; Disposition of Proceeds.
320.62 Licenses; amount; disposition of proceeds.—The initial license for each manufacturer, distributor, or importer shall be $300 and shall be in addition to all other licenses or taxes levied, assessed, or required of the applicant or licensee. Applicants may choose to extend the licensure period for 1 additional year for a total of 2 years. An […]
320.413 – Discontinuance or Transfer of Business; Change of Address.
320.413 Discontinuance or transfer of business; change of address.— (1) Whenever a person ceases to engage in business as a motor carrier by reason of the discontinuance, sale, or transfer of the business of such person, he or she shall notify the department in writing at least 10 days prior to the time the discontinuance, sale, or […]
320.63 – Application for License; Contents.
320.63 Application for license; contents.—Any person desiring to be licensed pursuant to ss. 320.60-320.70 shall make application therefor to the department upon a form containing such information as the department requires. The department shall require, with such application or otherwise and from time to time, all of the following, which information may be considered by the […]
320.414 – Restraining and Enjoining Violation.
320.414 Restraining and enjoining violation.—In a suit or other proceeding instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the state by the Department of Legal Affairs or by a state attorney at the direction of the department, any motor carrier who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or who fails to […]
320.64 – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Grounds.
320.64 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license; grounds.—A license of a licensee under s. 320.61 may be denied, suspended, or revoked within the entire state or at any specific location or locations within the state at which the applicant or licensee engages or proposes to engage in business, upon proof that the section was violated with […]