501.212 – Application.
501.212 Application.—This part does not apply to: (1) An act or practice required or specifically permitted by federal or state law. (2) Except as provided in s. 501.2041, a publisher, broadcaster, printer, or other person engaged in the dissemination of information or the reproduction of printed or pictorial matter, insofar as the information or matter has been disseminated […]
501.213 – Effect on other remedies.
501.213 Effect on other remedies.— (1) The remedies of this part are in addition to remedies otherwise available for the same conduct under state or local law. (2) This part is supplemental to, and makes no attempt to preempt, local consumer protection ordinances not inconsistent with this part. History.—s. 1, ch. 73-124.
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 […]
501.206 – Investigative powers of enforcing authority.
501.206 Investigative powers of enforcing authority.— (1) If, by his or her own inquiry or as a result of complaints, the enforcing authority has reason to believe that a person has engaged in, or is engaging in, an act or practice that violates this part, he or she may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses or matter, […]
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 […]
501.2065 – Confidentiality of intelligence or investigative information.
501.2065 Confidentiality of intelligence or investigative information.—Whenever criminal or civil intelligence, investigative information, or any other information held by any state or federal agency is available to the department on a confidential or a similarly restricted basis, the department, in the course of the investigation of any violation of this part, may obtain and use such […]
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. […]
501.207 – Remedies of enforcing authority.
501.207 Remedies of enforcing authority.— (1) The enforcing authority may bring: (a) An action to obtain a declaratory judgment that an act or practice violates this part. (b) An action to enjoin any person who has violated, is violating, or is otherwise likely to violate, this part. (c) An action on behalf of one or more consumers or governmental entities […]