559.803 – Disclosure statement.
559.803 Disclosure statement.—At least 3 working days before the time the purchaser signs a business opportunity contract, or at least 3 working days before the receipt of any consideration by the seller, whichever occurs first, the seller must provide the prospective purchaser a written document, the cover sheet of which is entitled in at least 12-point […]
559.917 – Bond to release possessory lien claimed by motor vehicle repair shop.
559.917 Bond to release possessory lien claimed by motor vehicle repair shop.— (1)(a) A customer or a person of record claiming a lien against a motor vehicle may obtain the release of the motor vehicle from any lien claimed under part II of chapter 713 by a motor vehicle repair shop for repair work performed under a […]
559.807 – Bond or other security required.
559.807 Bond or other security required.—If the business opportunity seller makes any representations set forth in s. 559.801(1)(a)3., the seller must either have obtained a surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state or have established a certificate of deposit or a guaranteed letter of credit with a licensed and […]
559.809 – Prohibited acts.
559.809 Prohibited acts.—Business opportunity sellers shall not: (1) Misrepresent, by failure to disclose or otherwise, the known required total investment for such business opportunity. (2) Misrepresent or fail to disclose efforts to sell or establish more franchises or distributorships than it is reasonable to expect the market or market area for the particular business opportunity to sustain. (3) Misrepresent […]
559.811 – Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.
559.811 Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.— (1) Every business opportunity contract shall be in writing, and a copy shall be given to the purchaser at least 3 working days before signing the contract. (2) Every contract for a business opportunity shall include the following: (a) The terms and conditions of payment, including the total financial obligation of […]
559.813 – Remedies; enforcement.
559.813 Remedies; enforcement.— (1) If a business opportunity seller uses untrue or misleading statements in the sale of a business opportunity, fails to give the proper disclosures in the manner required by this part, or fails to deliver the equipment, supplies, or products necessary to begin substantial operation of the business within 45 days after the delivery […]
559.815 – Penalties.
559.815 Penalties.—Any person who commits an act described in s. 559.809 is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374; s. 87, ch. 92-291; s. 12, ch. 99-307; s. 15, ch. 2001-214; s. 44, ch. 2013-251.
559.901 – Short title.
559.901 Short title.—Sections 559.901-559.9221 shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 1, ch. 93-219.
559.730 – Grounds for disciplinary action; administrative remedies.
559.730 Grounds for disciplinary action; administrative remedies.— (1) Each of the following acts constitutes a ground for which the disciplinary actions specified in subsection (2) may be taken against a person registered or required to be registered under this part: (a) Failure to disburse funds in accordance with agreements. (b) Fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, negligence, or incompetence in a collection […]
559.77 – Civil remedies.
559.77 Civil remedies.— (1) A debtor may bring a civil action against a person violating the provisions of s. 559.72 in the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of business or in the county where the alleged violation occurred. (2) Any person who fails to comply with any provision of […]