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.
559.9241 – Statute of limitations.
559.9241 Statute of limitations.—An action may not be brought under this act more than 5 years after the occurrence of the alleged violation. History.—s. 11, ch. 88-69.
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 […]
559.926 – Short title.
559.926 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Sellers of Travel Act.” History.—s. 4, ch. 95-314.
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 […]
559.927 – Definitions.
559.927 Definitions.—For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Accommodations” means any hotel or motel room, condominium or cooperative unit, cabin, lodge, or apartment; any other commercial structure designed for occupancy by one or more individuals; or any lodging establishment as provided by law. The term does not include long-term home rentals covered under a lease […]
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. […]
559.928 – Registration.
559.928 Registration.— (1) Each seller of travel shall annually register with the department, providing: its legal business or trade name, mailing address, and business locations; the full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of its owners or corporate officers and directors and the Florida agent of the corporation; a statement whether it is a domestic or foreign corporation, […]
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 […]