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.
559.902 – 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 […]
559.905 – Written motor vehicle repair estimate and disclosure statement required.
559.905 Written motor vehicle repair estimate and disclosure statement required.— (1) When any customer requests a motor vehicle repair shop to perform repair work on a motor vehicle, the cost of which repair work will exceed $100 to the customer, the shop shall prepare a written repair estimate, which is a form setting forth the estimated cost […]
559.907 – Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.
559.907 Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.— (1) No motor vehicle repair shop shall charge for making a repair price estimate unless, prior to making the price estimate, the shop: (a) Discloses to the customer the amount of the charge or, if the amount cannot be determined, the basis on which the […]
559.909 – Notification of charges in excess of repair estimate; unlawful charges; refusal to return vehicle prohibited; inspection of parts.
559.909 Notification of charges in excess of repair estimate; unlawful charges; refusal to return vehicle prohibited; inspection of parts.— (1) In the event that: (a) The written repair estimate contains only an estimate for diagnostic work necessary to estimate the cost of repair and such diagnostic work has been completed; (b) A determination is made by a motor vehicle […]
559.80 – Short title.
559.80 Short title.—Sections 559.80-559.815 may be cited as the “Sale of Business Opportunities Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374.
559.911 – Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.
559.911 Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.—The motor vehicle repair shop shall provide each customer, upon completion of any repair, with a legible copy of an invoice for such repair. The invoice may be provided on the same form as the written repair estimate and shall include the following information: (1) The current date and odometer […]