559.92201 – Rulemaking power.
559.92201 Rulemaking power.—The department has the authority to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to implement this part. History.—s. 29, ch. 97-250.
559.9221 – Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council.
559.9221 Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council.—The Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council is created to advise and assist the department in carrying out this part. (1) The membership of the council may not exceed nine members appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. (a) Six industry members of the council must be chosen from individuals already engaged in the motor […]
559.919 – Enforcement of liens restricted.
559.919 Enforcement of liens restricted.—No motor vehicle repair shop may refuse to return a customer’s motor vehicle by virtue of any miscellaneous lien, nor may it enforce such a lien in any other fashion if it has failed to substantially comply with the provisions of this part. History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 10, ch. 93-219.
559.920 – Unlawful acts and practices.
559.920 Unlawful acts and practices.—It shall be a violation of this act for any motor vehicle repair shop or employee thereof to: (1) Engage or attempt to engage in repair work for compensation of any type without first being registered with or having submitted an affidavit of exemption to the department; (2) Make or charge for repairs which […]
559.921 – Remedies.
559.921 Remedies.— (1) Any customer injured by a violation of this part may bring an action in the appropriate court for relief. The prevailing party in that action may be entitled to damages plus court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. The customer may also bring an action for injunctive relief in the circuit court. (2) The department shall […]
559.9215 – Deposit of fees and fines.
559.9215 Deposit of fees and fines.—Fees and fines collected under this part by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund. Fines collected under this part by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall be deposited in the Motor Vehicle License Plate Replacement Trust Fund. History.—s. […]
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.
559.902 – Scope and application.
559.902 Scope and application.—This act shall apply to all motor vehicle repair shops in Florida, except: (1) Any motor vehicle repair shop of a municipal, county, state, or federal government when carrying out the functions of the government. (2) Any person who engages solely in the repair of: (a) Motor vehicles that are owned, maintained, and operated exclusively by […]
559.903 – Definitions.
559.903 Definitions.—As used in this act: (1) “Customer” means the person who signs the written repair estimate or any other person whom the person who signs the written repair estimate designates on the written repair estimate as a person who may authorize repair work. (2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (3) “Employee” means an individual […]
559.904 – Motor vehicle repair shop registration; application; exemption.
559.904 Motor vehicle repair shop registration; application; exemption.— (1) Each motor vehicle repair shop engaged or attempting to engage in the business of motor vehicle repair work must register with the department prior to doing business in this state. The application for registration must be on a form provided by the department and must include at least […]