501.91 – Short title.
501.91 Short title.—Sections 501.91-501.923 may be cited as the “Antifreeze Act of 1978.” History.—s. 1, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
501.911 – Administration of act.
501.911 Administration of act.—Sections 501.91-501.923 shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. History.—s. 2, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 23, ch. 2012-67.
501.912 – Definitions.
501.912 Definitions.—As used in ss. 501.91-501.923: (1) “Antifreeze” means any substance or preparation, including, but not limited to, antifreeze-coolant, antifreeze and summer coolant, or summer coolant, that is sold, distributed, or intended for use: (a) As the cooling liquid, or to be added to the cooling liquid, in the cooling system of internal combustion engines of motor vehicles […]
501.913 – Registration.
501.913 Registration.— (1) Each brand of antifreeze to be distributed in this state must be registered with the department before distribution. The person whose name appears on the label, the manufacturer, or the packager shall make application annually or biennially to the department on forms provided by the department. The registration certificate expires 12 or 24 months […]
501.914 – Cancellation of registration.
501.914 Cancellation of registration.—The department may cancel any registration after due notice and opportunity to be heard if it finds the antifreeze is adulterated or mislabeled or that the registration has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this act or the rules promulgated pursuant to this act. History.—s. 4, ch. 78-199; s. 2, […]
501.915 – Adulteration of antifreeze.
501.915 Adulteration of antifreeze.—Antifreeze shall be deemed to be adulterated: (1) If, in the form in which it is sold and directed to be used, it would be ineffective in or injurious to the cooling system in which it is to be installed or if, when used in such cooling system, it would make the operation of […]
501.916 – Mislabeling of antifreeze.
501.916 Mislabeling of antifreeze.—Antifreeze shall be deemed to be mislabeled: (1) If it does not bear a label that specifies: (a) The brand of the product. (b) The identity of the product. (c) The name and address of the manufacturer, packager, distributor, or registrant. (d) The net quantity of contents (in terms of liquid measure) separately and accurately in a uniform […]
501.917 – Inspection by department; sampling and analysis.
501.917 Inspection by department; sampling and analysis.—The department has the right to have access at reasonable hours to all places and property where antifreeze is stored, distributed, or offered or intended to be offered for sale, including the right to inspect and examine all antifreeze and to take reasonable samples of antifreeze for analysis together with […]
501.918 – Prohibited activity.
501.918 Prohibited activity.—It is unlawful for any person to: (1) Distribute any antifreeze which has not been registered in accordance with s. 501.913 or whose labeling is different from that accepted for registration. However, if the registration of an antifreeze which was registered in the immediately preceding registration period is not renewed, then any unsold inventory of […]
501.919 – Enforcement; stop-sale order.
501.919 Enforcement; stop-sale order.— (1) When the department finds any lot of antifreeze being distributed in violation of ss. 501.91-501.923 or any of the rules duly promulgated thereunder, the department shall issue and enforce a written “stop-sale” order. The stop-sale order shall warn the distributor not to dispose of any of that lot of antifreeze in any […]
501.92 – Formula may be required.
501.92 Formula may be required.—The department may, if required for the analysis of antifreeze by the department, require the applicant to furnish a statement of the formula of such antifreeze, unless the applicant can furnish other satisfactory evidence that such antifreeze is not adulterated or misbranded. Such statement need not include inhibitor or other minor ingredients […]
501.921 – Standards.
501.921 Standards.—The department’s rules for standards, definitions, and test procedures for antifreeze may encompass those specified by ASTM International. The department may adopt any other specification it considers appropriate to protect consumers from questionable formulations of antifreeze. History.—s. 11, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, […]
501.922 – Violation.
501.922 Violation.— (1) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against any person who violates ss. 501.91-501.923 or who impedes, obstructs, or hinders the department in performing its duties under those sections: (a) Imposition of an administrative fine in the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation. (b) Revocation […]
501.923 – Injunctive relief.
501.923 Injunctive relief.—In addition to the remedies provided in this act, and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department is hereby authorized to make application for injunction to a circuit court. Such circuit court shall have jurisdiction, upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, to be […]
501.925 – Used watches; sales regulated.
501.925 Used watches; sales regulated.— (1) The purpose of this law is to identify all watches other than new, with a label or designation of “used” in order to safeguard the public from being misled in purchasing used, rebuilt or reconditioned watches as new. (2) Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation engaged in the business of buying […]
501.93 – Copyright owners and performing rights societies.
501.93 Copyright owners and performing rights societies.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Business” means a retail establishment, restaurant, bar, lounge, sports or entertainment facility, or any other similar place of business or any professional office located in this state in which the public assembles and in which nondramatic musical works are performed, broadcast, or […]
501.937 – Industrial hygienists and safety professionals; use of professional titles; failure to comply.
501.937 Industrial hygienists and safety professionals; use of professional titles; failure to comply.— (1) Any person representing himself or herself as a “safety professional” or “industrial hygienist” must accurately disclose his or her credentials. (2) A person may not represent himself or herself as a “certified safety professional,” “associate safety professional,” “certified occupational health and safety technologist,” “industrial […]
501.95 – Gift certificates and credit memos.
501.95 Gift certificates and credit memos.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Credit memo” means a certificate, card, stored value card, or similar instrument issued in exchange for returned merchandise when the certificate, card, or similar instrument is redeemable for merchandise, food, or services regardless of whether any cash may be paid to the owner […]
501.97 – Deceptive trade practices; print advertisement; penalties.
501.97 Deceptive trade practices; print advertisement; penalties.— (1) A person may not misrepresent the geographic location of the supplier of a service or product by listing a fictitious business name or an assumed business name in print advertisement if: (a) The name and overall context of the advertisement misrepresent that the supplier maintains an established place of business […]
501.971 – Fictitious Name Act not abrogated.
501.971 Fictitious Name Act not abrogated.—This act is not intended to abrogate or modify the Fictitious Name Act, s. 865.09. Any person who acts in accordance with the requirements of s. 865.09 is not in violation of s. 501.97, as created by this act, without actual misrepresentation as contemplated under this chapter. History.—s. 2, ch. 99-232.