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.
559.902 – 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 […]