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FL Stat § 559.79 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VII - Licensing by Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Ss. 559.79, 559.791)|559.79 - Applications for license or renewal.

559.79 Applications for license or renewal.—(1) Each application for a license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall include a statement showing the name, address, and social security number of each person who owns 10 percent or more of the outstanding stock or equity interest in the licensed activity and the name, address, and social security number of each officer, director, chief executive, or other person who, in accordance with the rules of the issuing agency, is determined to be able directly or indirectly to control the operation of the business of the licensed entity, and each application for renewal of such a license shall set out any changes in the required names and addresses which have occurred since the license was issued or last renewed.(2) Each application for a license or renewal of a license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall be signed under oath or affirmation by the applicant, or owner or chief executive of the applicant, without the need for witnesses unless otherwise required by law.(3) The department shall work cooperatively with the Department of Revenue to establish an automated method for periodically disclosing information relating to current licensees to the Department of Revenue, the state’s Title IV-D agency. The purpose of this subsection is to promote the public policy of this state relating to child support as established in s. 409.2551. The department shall, when directed by the court or the Department of Revenue pursuant to s. 409.2598, suspend or deny the license of any licensee found not to be in compliance with a support order, a subpoena, an order to show cause, or a written agreement with the Department of Revenue. The department shall issue or reinstate the license without additional charge to the licensee when notified by the court or the Department of Revenue that the licensee has complied with the terms of the support order. The department is not liable for any license denial or suspension resulting from the discharge of its duties under this subsection.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 78-51; s. 11, ch. 93-208; s. 209, ch. 94-218; s. 53, ch. 2001-158; s. 8, ch. 2008-92.
FL Stat § 559.791 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VII - Licensing by Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Ss. 559.79, 559.791)|559.791 - False swearing on application; penalties.

559.791 False swearing on application; penalties.—Any license issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation which is issued or renewed in response to an application upon which the person signing under oath or affirmation has falsely sworn to a material statement, including, but not limited to, the names and addresses of the owners or managers of the licensee or applicant, shall be subject to denial of the application or suspension or revocation of the license, and the person falsely swearing shall be subject to any other penalties provided by law.History.—s. 3, ch. 78-51; s. 210, ch. 94-218.
FL Stat § 559.80 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VIII - Sale or Lease of Business Opportunities (Ss. 559.80-559.815)|559.80 - Short title.

559.80 Short title.—Sections 559.80-559.815 may be cited as the “Sale of Business Opportunities Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374.
FL Stat § 559.802 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VIII - Sale or Lease of Business Opportunities (Ss. 559.80-559.815)|559.802 - Franchises; exemption.

559.802 Franchises; exemption.—(1) The sale of a franchise is exempt from this part if:(a) The franchise meets the definition of that term as defined by the Federal Trade Commission regulations entitled, “Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunity Ventures,” as set forth in 16 C.F.R. ss. 436.1 et seq.; and(b) Before offering for sale or selling a franchise to be located in this state or to a resident of this state, the franchisor files a notice with the department, on a form adopted by the department, stating that the franchisor is in substantial compliance with the requirements of the Federal Trade Commission rule and pays a fee in an amount set by the department not exceeding $100.(2) The initial exemption granted under this section is for a period of 1 year after the date of filing the notice, and it may be renewed each year for an additional 1-year period upon filing a notice for renewal and paying a renewal fee in an amount set by the department, not exceeding $100.(3) The department may require only the name of the applicant, the name of the franchise and the name under which the applicant intends to, or does, transact business, if different, the applicant’s principal business address, and the applicant’s federal employer identification number.(4) The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section.History.—s. 3, ch. 93-244; s. 39, ch. 2013-251.
FL Stat § 559.807 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VIII - Sale or Lease of Business Opportunities (Ss. 559.80-559.815)|559.807 - Bond or other security required.

559.807 Bond or other security required.—If the business opportunity seller makes any representations set forth in s. 559.801(1)(a)3., the seller must either have obtained a surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state or have established a certificate of deposit or a guaranteed letter of credit with a licensed and insured bank or savings institution located in the state. The amount of the bond, certificate of deposit, or guaranteed letter of credit shall be an amount not less than $50,000.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374; s. 85, ch. 92-291; s. 65, ch. 2000-154; s. 13, ch. 2001-214; s. 42, ch. 2013-251.
FL Stat § 559.809 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VIII - Sale or Lease of Business Opportunities (Ss. 559.80-559.815)|559.809 - Prohibited acts.

559.809 Prohibited acts.—Business opportunity sellers shall not:(1) Misrepresent, by failure to disclose or otherwise, the known required total investment for such business opportunity.(2) Misrepresent or fail to disclose efforts to sell or establish more franchises or distributorships than it is reasonable to expect the market or market area for the particular business opportunity to sustain.(3) Misrepresent the quantity or the quality of the products to be sold or distributed through the business opportunity.(4) Misrepresent the training and management assistance available to the business opportunity purchaser.(5) Misrepresent the amount of profits, net or gross, which the franchisee can expect from the operation of the business opportunity.(6) Misrepresent, by failure to disclose or otherwise, the termination, transfer, or renewal provision of a business opportunity agreement.(7) Falsely claim or imply that a primary marketer or trademark of products or services sponsors or participates directly or indirectly in the business opportunity.(8) Assign a so-called “exclusive territory” encompassing the same area to more than one business opportunity purchaser.(9) Provide vending locations for which written authorizations have not been granted by the property owners or lessees.(10) Provide machines or displays of a brand or kind substantially different from and inferior to those promised by the business opportunity seller.(11) Fail to provide the purchaser a written contract as provided in s. 559.811.(12) Misrepresent their ability or the ability of a person or entity providing services as defined in s. 559.801(1)(a) to provide locations or assist the purchaser in finding locations expected to have a positive impact on the success of the business opportunity.(13) Misrepresent a material fact or create a false or misleading impression in the sale of a business opportunity.(14) Fail to provide or deliver the products, equipment, supplies, or services as specified in the written contract required under s. 559.811.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374; s. 6, ch. 93-244; s. 32, ch. 97-98; s. 14, ch. 2001-214.
FL Stat § 559.811 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VIII - Sale or Lease of Business Opportunities (Ss. 559.80-559.815)|559.811 - Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.

559.811 Contracts to be in writing; form; provisions.—(1) Every business opportunity contract shall be in writing, and a copy shall be given to the purchaser at least 3 working days before signing the contract.(2) Every contract for a business opportunity shall include the following:(a) The terms and conditions of payment, including the total financial obligation of the purchaser to the seller.(b) A full and detailed description of the acts or services that the business opportunity seller undertakes to perform for the purchaser.(c) The seller’s principal business address and the name and address of its agent in the state authorized to receive service of process.(d) The approximate delivery date of products, equipment, or supplies which the business opportunity seller is to deliver to the purchaser.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374; s. 822, ch. 97-103; s. 23, ch. 97-250.
FL Stat § 559.813 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VIII - Sale or Lease of Business Opportunities (Ss. 559.80-559.815)|559.813 - Remedies; enforcement.

559.813 Remedies; enforcement.—(1) If a business opportunity seller uses untrue or misleading statements in the sale of a business opportunity, fails to give the proper disclosures in the manner required by this part, or fails to deliver the equipment, supplies, or products necessary to begin substantial operation of the business within 45 days after the delivery date stated in the business opportunity contract, or if the contract does not comply with the requirements of this part, the purchaser may, within 1 year after the date of execution of the contract and upon written notice to the seller, rescind the contract and shall be entitled to receive from the business opportunity seller all sums paid to the business opportunity seller. Upon receipt of such sums, the purchaser shall make available to the seller at the purchaser’s address, or at the places at which they are located at the time notice is given, all products, equipment, or supplies received by the purchaser. The purchaser shall not be entitled to unjust enrichment by exercising the remedies provided in this subsection.(2) Any purchaser injured by a violation of this part, or by the business opportunity seller’s breach of a contract subject to this part or any obligation arising therefrom, may bring an action for recovery of damages, including reasonable attorney fees.(3) Upon complaint of any person that a business opportunity seller has violated this part, the circuit court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin the defendant from further such violations.(4) The Department of Legal Affairs, or the state attorney if a violation of this part occurs in her or his judicial circuit, is the enforcing authority for purposes of this part and may bring civil actions in circuit court for temporary or permanent injunctive relief and may seek other appropriate civil relief, including, but not limited to, a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation, restitution and damages for injured purchasers of business opportunities, and court costs and reasonable attorney fees.(5) Any remedy provided in this section may be recovered in an appropriate action, or the enforcing authority may terminate any investigation or action upon agreement by the offender to pay a stipulated civil penalty, to make restitution or pay damages to purchasers, or to satisfy any other relief authorized in this section and requested by the enforcing authority.(6) The remedies provided in this section shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law or in equity.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374; s. 86, ch. 92-291; s. 7, ch. 93-244; s. 823, ch. 97-103; s. 24, ch. 97-250; s. 43, ch. 2013-251.
FL Stat § 559.815 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part VIII - Sale or Lease of Business Opportunities (Ss. 559.80-559.815)|559.815 - Penalties.

559.815 Penalties.—Any person who commits an act described in s. 559.809 is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 1, ch. 79-374; s. 87, ch. 92-291; s. 12, ch. 99-307; s. 15, ch. 2001-214; s. 44, ch. 2013-251.
FL Stat § 559.901 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part IX - Repair of Motor Vehicles (Ss. 559.901-559.9221)|559.901 - Short title.

559.901 Short title.—Sections 559.901-559.9221 shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 1, ch. 93-219.
FL Stat § 559.902 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part IX - Repair of Motor Vehicles (Ss. 559.901-559.9221)|559.902 - Scope and application.

559.902 Scope and application.—This act shall apply to all motor vehicle repair shops in Florida, except:(1) Any motor vehicle repair shop of a municipal, county, state, or federal government when carrying out the functions of the government.(2) Any person who engages solely in the repair of:(a) Motor vehicles that are owned, maintained, and operated exclusively by such person for that person’s own use; or(b) For-hire vehicles, as defined in s. 320.01(15)(a), which are rented for periods of 30 days or less.(3) Any person who repairs only motor vehicles which are operated principally for agricultural or horticultural pursuits on farms, groves, or orchards and which are operated on the roads of this state only incidentally en route to or from such farms, groves, or orchards.(4) Motor vehicle auctions licensed under s. 320.27(1)(c)4. or persons performing motor vehicle repair solely for such auctions.(5) Those located in public schools as defined in s. 1000.04 or charter technical career centers as defined in s. 1002.34.However, such person may voluntarily register under this act.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 2, ch. 93-219; s. 16, ch. 2001-214; s. 1029, ch. 2002-387.
FL Stat § 559.903 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part IX - Repair of Motor Vehicles (Ss. 559.901-559.9221)|559.903 - Definitions.

559.903 Definitions.—As used in this act:(1) “Customer” means the person who signs the written repair estimate or any other person whom the person who signs the written repair estimate designates on the written repair estimate as a person who may authorize repair work.(2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(3) “Employee” means an individual who is employed full time or part time by a motor vehicle repair shop and performs motor vehicle repair.(4) “Final estimate” means the last estimate approved by the customer either in writing or orally, as evidenced by the written repair estimate.(5) “Motor vehicle” means any automobile, truck, bus, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, motor scooter, or other motor powered vehicle, but does not include trailers, mobile homes, travel trailers, trailer coaches without independent motive power, watercraft or aircraft, or special mobile equipment as defined in s. 316.003.(6) “Motor vehicle repair shop” means any person who, for compensation, engages or attempts to engage in the repair of motor vehicles owned by other persons and includes, but is not limited to: mobile motor vehicle repair shops, motor vehicle and recreational vehicle dealers; garages; service stations; self-employed individuals; truck stops; paint and body shops; brake, muffler, or transmission shops; and shops doing glass work. Any person who engages solely in the maintenance or repair of the coach portion of a recreational vehicle is not a motor vehicle repair shop.(7) “Place of business” means a physical place where the business of motor vehicle repair is conducted, including any vehicle constituting a mobile motor vehicle repair shop from which the business of motor vehicle repair is conducted.(8) “Motor vehicle repair” means all maintenance of and modifications and repairs to motor vehicles, and diagnostic work incident thereto, including, but not limited to, the rebuilding or restoring of rebuilt vehicles, body work, painting, warranty work, and other work customarily undertaken by motor vehicle repair shops.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 3, ch. 93-219; s. 25, ch. 97-250; s. 13, ch. 99-307; s. 20, ch. 2001-214; s. 79, ch. 2016-239.
FL Stat § 559.907 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part IX - Repair of Motor Vehicles (Ss. 559.901-559.9221)|559.907 - Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.

559.907 Charges for motor vehicle repair estimate; requirement of waiver of rights prohibited.—(1) No motor vehicle repair shop shall charge for making a repair price estimate unless, prior to making the price estimate, the shop:(a) Discloses to the customer the amount of the charge or, if the amount cannot be determined, the basis on which the charge will be calculated; and(b) Obtains authorization on the written repair estimate, in accordance with s. 559.905, to prepare an estimate. No motor vehicle repair shop shall impose or threaten to impose any such charge which is clearly excessive in relation to the work involved in making the price estimate.(2) It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle repair shop to require that any person waive her or his rights provided in this part as a precondition to the repair of her or his vehicle by the shop.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 5, ch. 93-219; s. 825, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 559.909 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part IX - Repair of Motor Vehicles (Ss. 559.901-559.9221)|559.909 - Notification of charges in excess of repair estimate; unlawful charges; refusal to return vehicle prohibited; inspection of parts.

559.909 Notification of charges in excess of repair estimate; unlawful charges; refusal to return vehicle prohibited; inspection of parts.—(1) In the event that:(a) The written repair estimate contains only an estimate for diagnostic work necessary to estimate the cost of repair and such diagnostic work has been completed;(b) A determination is made by a motor vehicle repair shop that the actual charges for the repair work will exceed the written estimate by more than $10 or 10 percent, whichever is greater, but not to exceed $50; or(c) An implied partial waiver exists for diagnostic work, as described in s. 559.905(5), and such diagnostic work has been completed,the customer shall be promptly notified by telephone, telegraph, mail, or other means of the additional repair work and estimated cost thereof. A customer so notified shall, orally or in writing, authorize, modify, or cancel the order for repair.(2) If a customer cancels the order for repair after being advised that a repair which she or he has authorized cannot be accomplished within the previously authorized estimate, the shop shall expeditiously reassemble the motor vehicle in a condition reasonably similar to the condition in which it was received unless:(a) The customer waives reassembly, or(b) The reassembled vehicle would be unsafe.After cancellation of the repair order, the shop may charge for the cost of teardown, the cost of parts and labor to replace items that were destroyed by teardown, and the cost to reassemble the component or the vehicle, provided the customer was notified of these possible costs in the estimate prior to commencement of the diagnostic work.(3) It shall be unlawful for a motor vehicle repair shop to charge more than the written estimate plus $10 or 10 percent, whichever is greater, but not to exceed $50, unless the motor vehicle repair shop has obtained authorization to exceed the written estimate in accordance with subsection (1).(4) It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle repair shop to fail to return any customer’s motor vehicle because the customer has refused to pay for unauthorized repairs or because the customer has refused to pay for repair charges in excess of the final estimate in violation of this section.(5) Upon request made at the time the repair work is authorized by the customer, the customer is entitled to inspect parts removed from her or his vehicle or, if the shop has no warranty arrangement or exchange parts program with a manufacturer, supplier, or distributor, have them returned to her or him.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 6, ch. 93-219; s. 826, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 559.911 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 559 - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, and Investments, Generally|Part IX - Repair of Motor Vehicles (Ss. 559.901-559.9221)|559.911 - Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.

559.911 Invoice required of motor vehicle repair shop.—The motor vehicle repair shop shall provide each customer, upon completion of any repair, with a legible copy of an invoice for such repair. The invoice may be provided on the same form as the written repair estimate and shall include the following information:(1) The current date and odometer reading of the motor vehicle.(2) A statement indicating what was done to correct the problem or a description of the service provided.(3) An itemized description of all labor, parts, and merchandise supplied and the costs thereof, indicating what is supplied to the customer without cost or at a reduced cost because of a shop or manufacturer’s warranty.(4) A statement identifying any replacement part as being used, rebuilt, or reconditioned, as the case may be.(5) A statement indicating what, if anything, is guaranteed in connection with the repair work and the time and mileage period for which the guarantee is effective.(6) The registration number from the certificate issued by the department pursuant to this part.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-139; s. 7, ch. 93-219.