501.30 – Short title.

501.30 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Aftermarket Crash Parts Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 89-241.

501.31 – Legislative purpose.

501.31 Legislative purpose.—The purpose of this part is to regulate the use of aftermarket crash parts by requiring disclosure when any use is proposed in an insurance estimate of a nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash part. History.—s. 2, ch. 89-241.

501.32 – Definitions.

501.32 Definitions.—As used in this part: (1) “Aftermarket crash part” means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts which generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels. (2) “Insurer” includes an insurance company and any person authorized to represent the insurer with respect to a claim and who […]

501.33 – Disclosure.

501.33 Disclosure.—In all instances where nonoriginal equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts are used in preparing an estimate for repairs, the written estimate prepared by the insurer or the repair facility, or both, shall clearly identify each such part. A disclosure shall be attached to, or included in, the estimate and shall contain the following information in […]

501.34 – Enforcement.

501.34 Enforcement.— (1) Any violation of this part by an insurer shall be deemed a violation of the Unfair Insurance Trade Practices Act, part IX, chapter 626. (2) Any violation of this part by a repair facility shall be deemed a violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, part II, this chapter. History.—s. 5, ch. […]