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FL Stat § 317.0003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0003 - Definitions.

317.0003 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “ATV” means any motorized off-highway or all-terrain vehicle 55 inches or less in width which has a dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, is designed to travel on three or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one or more persons.(2) “Dealer” means any person authorized by the Department of Revenue to buy, sell, resell, or otherwise distribute off-highway vehicles. Such person must have a valid sales tax certificate of registration issued by the Department of Revenue and a valid commercial or occupational license required by any county, municipality, or political subdivision of the state in which the person operates.(3) “Department” means the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.(4) “Florida resident” means a person who has had a principal place of domicile in this state for a period of more than 6 consecutive months, who has registered to vote in this state, who has made a statement of domicile pursuant to s. 222.17, or who has filed for homestead tax exemption on property in this state.(5) “OHM” or “off-highway motorcycle” means any motor vehicle used off the roads or highways of this state that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and is designed to travel with not more than two wheels in contact with the ground, but excludes a tractor or a moped.(6) “Off-highway vehicle” means any ATV, two-rider ATV, ROV, or OHM that is used off the roads or highways of this state and that is not registered and licensed for highway use pursuant to chapter 320.(7) “Owner” means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to an off-highway vehicle, including a person entitled to the use or possession of an off-highway vehicle subject to an interest held by another person, reserved or created by agreement and securing payment of performance of an obligation, but the term excludes a lessee under a lease not intended as security.(8) “Public lands” means lands within the state that are available for public use and that are owned, operated, or managed by a federal, state, county, or municipal governmental entity.(9) “ROV” means any motorized recreational off-highway vehicle 80 inches or less in width which has a dry weight of 2,500 pounds or less, is designed to travel on four or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one or more persons. The term does not include a golf cart as defined in ss. 316.003 and 320.01 or a low-speed vehicle as defined in s. 320.01.(10) “Two-rider ATV” means any ATV that is specifically designed by the manufacturer for a single operator and one passenger.History.—s. 57, ch. 2002-295; s. 43, ch. 2005-164; s. 3, ch. 2009-137; s. 2, ch. 2010-198; s. 43, ch. 2010-223; s. 83, ch. 2013-160; s. 4, ch. 2014-187; s. 3, ch. 2019-19.
FL Stat § 317.0004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0004 - Administration of Off-Highway Vehicle Titling Laws; Records.

317.0004 Administration of off-highway vehicle titling laws; records.—(1) The administration of off-highway vehicle titling laws in this chapter is under the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which shall provide for the issuing, handling, and recording of all off-highway vehicle titling applications and certificates, including the receipt and accounting of off-highway vehicle titling fees. The provisions of chapter 319 are applicable to this chapter, unless otherwise explicitly stated.(2) The department shall keep records and perform other clerical duties pertaining to off-highway vehicle titling as required.History.—s. 58, ch. 2002-295; s. 44, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 317.0005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0005 - Forms and Notices.

317.0005 Forms and notices.—The department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms for applications and other notices and forms necessary to administer the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 59, ch. 2002-295; s. 45, ch. 2005-164; s. 26, ch. 2013-18.
FL Stat § 317.0006 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0006 - Certificate of Title Required.

317.0006 Certificate of title required.—(1) Any off-highway vehicle that is purchased by a resident of this state after the effective date of this act or that is owned by a resident and is operated on the public lands of this state must be titled pursuant to this chapter.(2) A person may not sell, assign, or transfer an off-highway vehicle titled by the state without delivering to the purchaser or transferee a valid certificate of title with an assignment on it showing the transfer of title to the purchaser or transferee. A person may not purchase or otherwise acquire an off-highway vehicle required to be titled without obtaining a certificate of title for the vehicle in his or her name. The purchaser or transferee shall, within 30 days after a change in off-highway vehicle ownership, file an application for a title transfer with the county tax collector. An additional $10 fee shall be charged against a purchaser or transferee who files a title transfer application after the 30-day period. The county tax collector may retain $5 of the additional amount.(3) A certificate of title is prima facie evidence of the ownership of the off-highway vehicle and is good for the life of the off-highway vehicle so long as the certificate is owned or held by the legal holder. If a titled off-highway vehicle is destroyed or abandoned, the owner, with the consent of any recorded lienholders, shall, within 30 days after the destruction or abandonment, surrender to the department all title documents for cancellation.(4) The department shall provide labeled places on the title where the seller’s price shall be indicated when an off-highway vehicle is sold and where a selling dealer shall record his or her valid sales tax certificate of registration number.(5)(a) There shall be a service charge of $4.25 for each application that is handled in connection with the issuance, duplication, or transfer of any certificate of title. There shall be a service charge of $1.25 for each application that is handled in connection with the recording or notation of a lien on an off-highway vehicle that is not in connection with the purchase of such vehicle.(b) The service charges specified in paragraph (a) shall be collected by the department on any application handled directly from its office. Otherwise, these service charges shall be collected and retained by the tax collector who handles the application.(c) In addition to the fees provided in paragraph (a), any tax collector may impose an additional service charge of not more than 50 cents on any transaction specified in paragraph (a) when such transaction occurs at any tax collector’s branch office.History.—s. 60, ch. 2002-295; s. 46, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 317.0007 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0007 - Application for and Issuance of Certificate of Title.

317.0007 Application for and issuance of certificate of title.—(1) The owner of an off-highway vehicle that is required to be titled must apply to the county tax collector for a certificate of title. The application must include the true name of the owner, the residence or business address of the owner, and a complete description of the off-highway vehicle. The application must be signed by the owner and must be accompanied by a fee of $29.(2) The owner must establish proof of ownership by submitting with the application an executed bill of sale, a manufacturer’s statement of origin, an affidavit of ownership for off-highway vehicles purchased before the effective date of this act, or any other document acceptable to the department.(3) To apply for a certificate of title upon transfer of ownership of an off-highway vehicle, the new owner must surrender to the department the last title document issued for that vehicle. The document must be properly executed. Proper execution includes the previous owner’s signature and certification that the off-highway vehicle to be transferred is debt-free or is subject to a lien. If a lien exists, the previous owner must furnish the new owner, on forms supplied by the department, the names and addresses of all lienholders and the dates of all liens, with a statement from each lienholder that the lienholder has knowledge of and consents to the transfer of title to the new owner.(4) An application for an initial certificate of title or a title transfer must include payment of the applicable state sales tax or proof of payment of such tax, except for off-highway vehicles purchased or transferred before the effective date of this act.(5) If the owner submits a complete application and complies with all other requirements of this section, the department shall issue a certificate of title that states that the title is for an off-highway vehicle that is not suitable for highway use. After October 1, 2003, the department shall also issue a copy of the guidebook prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services pursuant to s. 261.07.(6) In addition to a certificate of title, the department may issue a validation sticker to be placed on the off-highway vehicle as proof of the issuance of title required pursuant to s. 317.0006(1). A validation sticker that is lost or destroyed may, upon application, be replaced by the department or county tax collector. The department and county tax collector may charge and deposit the fees established in ss. 320.03(5), 320.031, and 320.04 for all original and replacement decals.History.—s. 61, ch. 2002-295; s. 47, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 317.0008 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0008 - Duplicate Certificate of Title.

317.0008 Duplicate certificate of title.—(1) The department may issue a duplicate certificate of title upon application by the person entitled to hold such a certificate if the department is satisfied that the original certificate has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated. A fee of $15 shall be charged for issuing a duplicate certificate.(2) If, following the issuance of an original, duplicate, or corrected certificate of title by the department, the certificate is lost in transit and is not delivered to the addressee, the owner of the off-highway vehicle or the holder of a lien thereon may, within 180 days after the date of issuance of the certificate, apply to the department for reissuance of the certificate. An additional fee may not be charged for reissuance under this subsection.(3) The department shall implement a system to verify that the application is signed by a person authorized to receive a duplicate certificate of title under this section if the address shown on the application is different from the address shown for the applicant on the records of the department.History.—s. 62, ch. 2002-295; s. 48, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 317.0009 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0009 - Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin to Be Furnished.

317.0009 Manufacturer’s statement of origin to be furnished.—(1) Any person selling a new off-highway vehicle in this state must furnish a manufacturer’s statement of origin to the purchaser. The statement, which must be in English or accompanied by an English translation if the vehicle was purchased outside the United States, must be signed and dated by an authorized representative of the manufacturer, indicate the complete name and address of the purchaser, include a complete description of the vehicle, and contain as many assignments as necessary to show title in the name of the purchaser.(2) It is unlawful for an off-highway vehicle manufacturer, manufacturer’s representative, or dealer to issue a manufacturer’s certificate of origin describing an off-highway vehicle with the knowledge that the description is false or that the off-highway vehicle described does not exist. It is unlawful for any person to obtain or attempt to obtain a certificate of origin with the knowledge that the description is false or that the off-highway vehicle does not exist. Any person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 63, ch. 2002-295.
FL Stat § 317.0010 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0010 - Disposition of Fees.

317.0010 Disposition of fees.—The department shall deposit all funds received under this chapter, less administrative costs of $2 per title transaction, into the Incidental Trust Fund of the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.History.—s. 64, ch. 2002-295; s. 49, ch. 2005-164; s. 16, ch. 2012-7.
FL Stat § 317.0011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0011 - Refusal to Issue and Authority to Cancel a Certificate of Title.

317.0011 Refusal to issue and authority to cancel a certificate of title.—(1) If the department finds that an applicant for an off-highway vehicle certificate of title has given a false statement or false or incomplete information in applying for the certificate or has otherwise failed to comply with the applicable provisions pertaining to the application for a certificate, it may refuse to issue the certificate.(2) If the department finds that an owner or dealer named in an off-highway vehicle certificate of title has given a false statement or false or incomplete information in applying for the certificate or has otherwise failed to comply with the applicable provisions pertaining to the application for a certificate, it may cancel the certificate.(3) The department may cancel any pending application or any certificate if it finds that any title fee or sales tax pertaining to such application or certificate has not been paid, unless the fee or tax is paid within a reasonable time after the department has given notice.History.—s. 65, ch. 2002-295.
FL Stat § 317.0012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0012 - Crimes Relating to Certificates of Title; Penalties.

317.0012 Crimes relating to certificates of title; penalties.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to procure or attempt to procure a certificate of title or duplicate certificate of title to an off-highway vehicle, or to pass or attempt to pass a certificate of title or duplicate certificate of title to an off-highway vehicle or any assignment thereof, if such person knows or has reason to believe that the vehicle has been stolen. Any person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(2) It is unlawful for any person, knowingly and with intent to defraud, to have in his or her possession, sell, offer to sell, counterfeit, or supply a blank, forged, fictitious, counterfeit, stolen, or fraudulently or unlawfully obtained certificate of title, duplicate certificate of title, bill of sale, or other indicia of ownership of an off-highway vehicle or to conspire to do any of the foregoing. Any person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(3) It is unlawful to:(a) Alter or forge any certificate of title to an off-highway vehicle or any assignment thereof or any cancellation of any lien on an off-highway vehicle.(b) Retain or use such certificate, assignment, or cancellation knowing that it has been altered or forged.(c) Use a false or fictitious name, give a false or fictitious address, or make any false statement in any application or affidavit required by this chapter or in a bill of sale or sworn statement of ownership or otherwise commit a fraud in any application.(d) Knowingly obtain goods, services, credit, or money by means of an invalid, duplicate, fictitious, forged, counterfeit, stolen, or unlawfully obtained certificate of title, bill of sale, or other indicia of ownership of an off-highway vehicle.(e) Knowingly obtain goods, services, credit, or money by means of a certificate of title to an off-highway vehicle which certificate is required by law to be surrendered to the department.Any person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. A violation of this subsection with respect to any off-highway vehicle makes such off-highway vehicle contraband which may be seized by a law enforcement agency and forfeited under ss. 932.701-932.704.History.—s. 66, ch. 2002-295; s. 50, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 317.0013 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0013 - Nonmoving Traffic Violations.

317.0013 Nonmoving traffic violations.—Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this chapter for which a penalty is not otherwise provided commits a nonmoving traffic violation, punishable as provided in s. 318.18.History.—s. 67, ch. 2002-295; s. 51, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 317.0015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0015 - Application of Law.

317.0015 Application of law.—Sections 319.235, 319.241, 319.25, 319.27, 319.28, and 319.40 apply to all off-highway vehicles that are required to be titled under this chapter.History.—s. 53, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 317.0016 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0016 - Expedited Service; Applications; Fees.

317.0016 Expedited service; applications; fees.—The department shall provide, through its agents and for use by the public, expedited service on title transfers, title issuances, duplicate titles, and recordation of liens. A fee of $7 shall be charged for this service, which is in addition to the fees imposed by ss. 317.0007 and 317.0008, and $3.50 of this fee shall be retained by the processing agency. All remaining fees shall be deposited in the Incidental Trust Fund of the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Application for expedited service may be made by mail or in person. The department shall issue each title applied for pursuant to this section within 5 working days after receipt of the application except for an application for a duplicate title certificate covered by s. 317.0008(3), in which case the title must be issued within 5 working days after compliance with the department’s verification requirements.History.—s. 54, ch. 2005-164; s. 17, ch. 2012-7; s. 18, ch. 2013-160.
FL Stat § 317.0018 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 317 - Off-Highway Vehicle Titling|317.0018 - Transfer Without Delivery of Certificate; Operation or Use Without Certificate; Failure to Surrender; Other Violations.

317.0018 Transfer without delivery of certificate; operation or use without certificate; failure to surrender; other violations.—Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who:(1) Purports to sell or transfer an off-highway vehicle without delivering to the purchaser or transferee of the vehicle a certificate of title to the vehicle duly assigned to the purchaser as provided in this chapter;(2) Operates or uses in this state an off-highway vehicle for which a certificate of title is required without the certificate having been obtained in accordance with this chapter, or upon which the certificate of title has been canceled;(3) Fails to surrender a certificate of title upon cancellation of the certificate by the department and notice thereof as prescribed in this chapter;(4) Fails to surrender the certificate of title to the department as provided in this chapter in the case of the destruction, dismantling, or change of an off-highway vehicle in such respect that it is not the off-highway vehicle described in the certificate of title; or(5) Violates any other provision of this chapter or a lawful rule adopted pursuant to this chapter;shall be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both, for each offense, unless otherwise specified.History.—s. 56, ch. 2005-164.
FL Stat § 318.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.11 - Short Title.

318.11 Short title.—This chapter may be known and cited as the “Florida Uniform Disposition of Traffic Infractions Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377.
FL Stat § 318.12 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.12 - Purpose.

318.12 Purpose.—It is the legislative intent in the adoption of this chapter to decriminalize certain violations of chapter 316, the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law; chapter 320, Motor Vehicle Licenses; chapter 322, Driver Licenses; chapter 338, Limited Access and Toll Facilities; and chapter 1006, Support of Learning, thereby facilitating the implementation of a more uniform and expeditious system for the disposition of traffic infractions.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-377; s. 1, ch. 79-27; s. 21, ch. 83-215; s. 13, ch. 84-359; s. 247, ch. 99-248; s. 962, ch. 2002-387; s. 86, ch. 2012-174.
FL Stat § 318.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.121 - Preemption of Additional Fees, Fines, Surcharges, and Costs.

318.121 Preemption of additional fees, fines, surcharges, and costs.—Notwithstanding any general or special law, or municipal or county ordinance, additional fees, fines, surcharges, or costs other than the court costs and surcharges assessed under s. 318.18(11), (13), (18), (19), and (22) may not be added to the civil traffic penalties assessed under this chapter.History.—s. 42, ch. 96-350; s. 14, ch. 97-225; s. 47, ch. 2005-236; s. 30, ch. 2008-111; s. 10, ch. 2009-61; s. 7, ch. 2013-160.
FL Stat § 318.1215 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 318 - Disposition of Traffic Infractions|318.1215 - Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act.

318.1215 Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act.—Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 318.121, a board of county commissioners may require, by ordinance, that the clerk of the court collect an additional $5 with each civil traffic penalty, which shall be used to fund driver education programs in public and nonpublic schools. The ordinance shall provide for the board of county commissioners to administer the funds, which shall be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. The funds shall be used for direct educational expenses and shall not be used for administration. Each driver education program receiving funds pursuant to this section shall require that a minimum of 30 percent of a student’s time in the program be behind-the-wheel training. This section may be cited as the “Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act.”History.—s. 98, ch. 2002-20; s. 10, ch. 2005-164; s. 49, ch. 2006-290.