686.603 – Application.
686.603 Application.— (1) Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful agreements or contracts within this state in connection with the sale or advertising for sale of new outdoor power equipment and parts is subject to ss. 686.601-686.614 and to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state for violations of such sections in accordance with […]
686.409 – Compensation for Inventory Upon Refusal to Renew, Termination Of, or Restriction on Transfer of a Franchise.
686.409 Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a franchise.—It is unlawful for the manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or franchisor, without due cause, to fail to renew a franchise on terms then equally available to all of its dealers, to terminate a franchise, or to restrict the transfer of a […]
686.41 – Indemnification of Dealer With Respect to Legal Actions.
686.41 Indemnification of dealer with respect to legal actions.—A manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall fully indemnify and hold harmless his or her dealer against any losses including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees or damages arising out of any complaint, claim, or lawsuit involving, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, […]
686.413 – Unlawful Acts and Practices.
686.413 Unlawful acts and practices.—Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of the manufacturing, distribution, wholesaling, franchising, sale, and advertising of equipment are declared to be unlawful. (1) It is deemed a violation of this section for any manufacturer, factory branch, factory representative, distributor, distributor branch, distributor representative, wholesaler, or […]
686.415 – Unenforceable Contract or Franchise Agreement.
686.415 Unenforceable contract or franchise agreement.—Any contract or franchise agreement or part thereof or practice thereunder which is in violation of any provision of ss. 686.40-686.418 is deemed against public policy and is void and unenforceable. History.—s. 13, ch. 84-217.
686.417 – Remedies.
686.417 Remedies.— (1) In addition to temporary, preliminary, or final injunctive relief as provided in s. 686.413(3)(c)1., any person who is aggrieved or injured in his or her business or property by reason of anything forbidden in ss. 686.40-686.418 may bring an action therefor in the appropriate circuit court of this state and shall recover the actual […]
686.418 – Effect of Act on Other Remedies.
686.418 Effect of act on other remedies.—Sections 686.40-686.418 are supplemental to and do not preempt local ordinances dealing with prohibited or unlawful conduct in the manufacturing, distribution, wholesaling, advertising, or sale of equipment if such ordinances are not inconsistent with such sections. History.—s. 12, ch. 84-217; s. 10, ch. 2004-257.
686.501 – Definitions; Ss. 686.501-686.506.
686.501 Definitions; ss. 686.501-686.506.—As used in ss. 686.501-686.506: (1) “Art” means a painting, sculpture, drawing, work of graphic art, pottery, weaving, batik, macrame, quilt, print, photograph, or craft work executed in materials including, but not limited to, clay, textile, paper, fiber, wood, tile, metal, plastic, or glass. The term shall also include a rare map which is […]
686.30 – Contract Agreements for Repair Parts for Motor Vehicles and Trucks; Termination Must Be Done in Good Faith; Definition of Good Cause; Prohibited Practices; Failure to Pay Sum Specified on Cancellation of Contract; Liability.
686.30 Contract agreements for repair parts for motor vehicles and trucks; termination must be done in good faith; definition of good cause; prohibited practices; failure to pay sum specified on cancellation of contract; liability.— (1) Any manufacturer of repair parts for motor vehicles or trucks who enters into a contract with a distributor of repair parts whereby […]
686.502 – Consignment Relationship; Notice; Proceeds of Sales Held in Trust; Contract Requirements.
686.502 Consignment relationship; notice; proceeds of sales held in trust; contract requirements.— (1) Whenever a consignor delivers, or causes to be delivered, a work of art to a consignee for the purpose of sale, or exhibition and sale, to the public on a commission, fee, or other basis of compensation, the delivery to and acceptance thereof by […]