320.3206 – Transfer of Ownership; Family Succession.
320.3206 Transfer of ownership; family succession.— (1) If a dealer desires to make a change in ownership by the sale of the business assets, stock transfer, or otherwise, the dealer shall give the manufacturer or distributor written notice at least 10 business days before the closing, including all supporting documentation as may be reasonably required by the […]
320.3207 – Warranty Obligations.
320.3207 Warranty obligations.— (1) Each warrantor shall: (a) Specify in writing to each of its dealer obligations, if any, for preparation, delivery, and warranty service on its products; (b) Compensate the dealer for warranty service required of the dealer by the warrantor; and (c) Provide the dealer the schedule of compensation to be paid and the time allowances for the […]
320.3208 – Inspection and Rejection by the Dealer.
320.3208 Inspection and rejection by the dealer.— (1) Whenever a new recreational vehicle is damaged prior to transit to the dealer or is damaged in transit to the dealer when the carrier or means of transportation has been selected by the manufacturer or distributor, the dealer shall notify the manufacturer or distributor of the damage within the […]
320.3209 – Coercion of Dealer Prohibited.
320.3209 Coercion of dealer prohibited.— (1) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to: (a) Purchase a product that the dealer did not order; (b) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor; (c) Take any action that is unfair or unreasonable to the dealer; or (d) Enter into an agreement that requires the […]
320.3210 – Civil Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Relief.
320.3210 Civil dispute resolution; mediation; relief.— (1) A dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor injured by another party’s violation of ss. 320.3201-320.3211 may bring a civil action in circuit court to recover actual damages. The court shall award attorney’s fees and costs to the prevailing party in such action. Venue for any civil action authorized by this section […]
320.3211 – Penalties.
320.3211 Penalties.— (1) The department may suspend or revoke any license issued under s. 320.771 upon a finding that the dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or importer violated any provision of ss. 320.3201-320.3211. The department may impose, levy, and collect by legal process fines, in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, against any person if it […]
320.37 – Registration Not to Apply to Nonresidents.
320.37 Registration not to apply to nonresidents.— (1) The provisions of this chapter relative to the requirement for registration of motor vehicles and display of license number plates do not apply to a motor vehicle owned by a nonresident of this state if the owner thereof has complied with the provisions of the motor vehicle registration or […]
320.371 – Registration Not to Apply to Certain Manufacturers and Others.
320.371 Registration not to apply to certain manufacturers and others.—The provisions of this chapter which relate to registration and display of license number plates do not apply to any new automobile or truck, the equitable or legal title to which is vested in a manufacturer, distributor, importer, or exporter and which has never been transferred to […]
320.38 – When Nonresident Exemption Not Allowed.
320.38 When nonresident exemption not allowed.—The provisions of s. 320.37 authorizing the operation of motor vehicles over the roads of this state by nonresidents of this state when such vehicles are duly registered or licensed under the laws of some other state or foreign country do not apply to any nonresident who accepts employment or engages […]
320.39 – Reciprocal Agreements for Nonresident Exemption.
320.39 Reciprocal agreements for nonresident exemption.— (1) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles may negotiate and consummate with the proper authorities of the several states of the United States or any foreign country reciprocal agreements whereby residents of such other states or foreign country operating motor vehicles properly licensed and registered in their respective states […]