Florida Statutes Title XXXIX Chapter 681 - Motor Vehicle Sales Warranties

• 681.10 - Short Title.
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 83-69; s. 1, ch. 85-240; s. 19,...
• 681.101 - Legislative Intent.
  The Legislature recognizes that a motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase and that a defective motor vehicle undoubtedly creates a hardship for the consumer....
• 681.102 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Authorized service agent” means any person, including a franchised motor vehicle dealer, who is authorized by the manufacturer to...
• 681.103 - Duty Of Manufacturer To Conform A Motor Vehicle To The Warranty.
  (1) If a motor vehicle does not conform to the warranty and the consumer first reports the problem to the manufacturer or its authorized service agent...
• 681.104 - Nonconformity Of Motor Vehicles.
  (1)(a) After three attempts have been made to repair the same nonconformity, the consumer shall give written notification, by registered or express mail to the manufacturer,...
• 681.106 - Bad Faith Claims.
  Any claim by a consumer which is found by the court to have been filed in bad faith or solely for the purpose of harassment,...
• 681.108 - Dispute-settlement Procedures.
  (1) If a manufacturer has established a procedure that the department has certified as substantially complying with the provisions of 16 C.F.R. part 703, in effect...
• 681.109 - Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board; Dispute Eligibility.
  (1) If a manufacturer has a certified procedure, a consumer claim arising during the Lemon Law rights period must be filed with the certified procedure no...
• 681.1095 - Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board; Creation And Function.
  (1) There is established within the department, the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board, consisting of members appointed by the Attorney General for an initial term...
• 681.1096 - Rv Mediation And Arbitration Program; Creation And Qualifications.
  (1) This section and s. 681.1097 shall apply to disputes determined eligible under this chapter involving recreational vehicles acquired on or after October 1, 1997.(2) Each manufacturer...
• 681.1097 - Rv Mediation And Arbitration Program; Dispute Eligibility And Program Function.
  (1) Before filing a civil action on a matter subject to s. 681.104, a consumer who acquires a recreational vehicle must first submit the dispute to...
• 681.110 - Compliance And Disciplinary Actions.
  The department may enforce and ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules adopted thereunder, may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses...
• 681.111 - Unfair Or Deceptive Trade Practice.
  A violation by a manufacturer of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive trade practice as defined in part II of chapter 501.History.—s. 7, ch....
• 681.112 - Consumer Remedies.
  (1) A consumer may file an action to recover damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in...
• 681.113 - Dealer Liability.
  Except as provided in ss. 681.103(3) and 681.114(2), nothing in this chapter imposes any liability on a dealer as defined in s. 320.60(11)(a) or creates...
• 681.114 - Resale Of Returned Vehicles.
  (1) A manufacturer who accepts the return of a motor vehicle by reason of a settlement, determination, or decision pursuant to this chapter shall notify the...
• 681.115 - Certain Agreements Void.
  Any agreement entered into by a consumer that waives, limits, or disclaims the rights set forth in this chapter, or that requires a consumer not...
• 681.116 - Preemption.
  This chapter preempts any similar county or municipal ordinance regarding consumer warranty rights resulting from the acquisition of a motor vehicle in this state.History.—ss. 14,...
• 681.117 - Fee.
  (1) A $2 fee shall be collected by a motor vehicle dealer, or by a person engaged in the business of leasing motor vehicles, from the...
• 681.118 - Rulemaking Authority.
  The department shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 15, ch. 88-95; s. 219, ch. 98-200;...

Last modified: September 23, 2016