Florida Statutes
Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses
320.13 - Dealer and Manufacturer License Plates and Alternative Method of Registration.



(1)(a) Any licensed motor vehicle dealer and any licensed mobile home dealer may, upon payment of the license tax imposed by s. 320.08(12), secure one or more dealer license plates, which are valid for use on motor vehicles or mobile homes owned by the dealer to whom such plates are issued while the motor vehicles are in inventory and for sale, or while being operated in connection with such dealer’s business, but are not valid for use for hire. Dealer license plates may not be used on any tow truck or wrecker unless the tow truck or wrecker is being demonstrated for sale, and the dealer license plates may not be used on a vehicle used to transport another motor vehicle for the motor vehicle dealer.

(b)1. Marine boat trailer dealers and manufacturers may, upon payment of the license taxes imposed by s. 320.08(12), secure one or more dealer plates, which are valid for use on boat trailers owned by the dealer to whom such plates are issued while being used in connection with such dealer’s business, but are not valid for use for hire.
2. It is the intent of the Legislature that the method currently used to license marine boat trailer dealers to do business in the state, that is, by an occupational license issued by the city or county, not be changed. The department shall not interpret this act to mean that it is empowered to license such dealers to do business. An occupational license tax certificate shall be sufficient proof upon which the department may issue dealer license plates.

(c) A dealer of heavy trucks as defined in s. 320.01(10), upon payment of the license tax imposed by s. 320.08(12), may secure one or more dealer license plates that are valid for use on vehicles owned by the dealer to whom such plates are issued while the heavy trucks are in inventory and for sale and are being used only in the state for demonstration purposes. The license plates may be used for demonstration purposes for a period not to exceed 24 hours. The license plates must be validated on a form prescribed by the department and must be retained in the vehicle being operated.

(2) A licensed manufacturer, importer, or distributor of motor vehicles may, upon payment of the license tax imposed by s. 320.08(12), secure one or more manufacturer license plates, which are valid for use on motor vehicles owned by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor to whom such plates are issued while the motor vehicles are in inventory and for sale, being operated for demonstration purposes, or in connection with the manufacturer’s business, but are not valid for use for hire.
(3) When a licensed dealer or a marine boat trailer dealer chooses to register any motor vehicle or boat trailer he or she owns and has for sale and secure a regular motor vehicle license plate therefor, the dealer may, upon sale thereof, submit to the department a transfer fee of $4.50 and an application for transfer of the license plate to a comparable motor vehicle or boat trailer owned by the dealer of the same weight series as set forth under s. 320.08.
History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 9159, 1923; CGL 1313, 1315; s. 1, ch. 24186, 1947; s. 1, ch. 63-173; s. 6, ch. 65-190; s. 1, ch. 65-461; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 72-79; ss. 1, 3, ch. 76-135; s. 1, ch. 76-137; s. 3, ch. 77-125; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 20, ch. 77-357; s. 128, ch. 79-400; s. 37, ch. 83-318; s. 5, ch. 84-155; s. 29, ch. 95-143; s. 358, ch. 95-148; s. 40, ch. 96-413; s. 32, ch. 99-248; s. 25, ch. 2009-71; s. 40, ch. 2012-181.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles

Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses

320.01 - Definitions, General.

320.0104 - Legislative Intent With Respect to Implementation of Chapter.

320.011 - Administration and Enforcement; Rules.

320.015 - Taxation of Mobile Homes.

320.02 - Registration Required; Application for Registration; Forms.

320.023 - Requests to Establish Voluntary Checkoff on Motor Vehicle Registration Application.

320.025 - Registration Certificate and License Plate or Decal Issued Under Fictitious Name; Application.

320.03 - Registration; Duties of Tax Collectors; International Registration Plan.

320.031 - Mailing of Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers.

320.04 - Registration Service Charge.

320.05 - Records of the Department; Inspection Procedure; Lists and Searches; Fees.

320.055 - Registration Periods; Renewal Periods.

320.06 - Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers Generally.

320.0601 - Lease and Rental Car Companies; Identification of Vehicles as For-Hire.

320.0605 - Certificate of Registration; Possession Required; Exception.

320.0607 - Replacement License Plates, Validation Decal, or Mobile Home Sticker.

320.0609 - Transfer and Exchange of Registration License Plates; Transfer Fee.

320.061 - Unlawful to Alter Motor Vehicle Registration Certificates, License Plates, Temporary License Plates, Mobile Home Stickers, or Validation Stickers or to Obscure License Plates; Penalty.

320.0655 - Permanent License Plates for Governmental Entities and Volunteer Fire Departments.

320.0657 - Permanent Registration; Fleet License Plates.

320.0659 - Permanent Registration of Trailer for Hire and Semitrailers.

320.07 - Expiration of Registration; Renewal Required; Penalties.

320.0705 - Semiannual Registration or Renewal for Certain Vehicles.

320.0706 - Display of License Plates on Trucks.

320.071 - Advance Registration Renewal; Procedures.

320.0715 - International Registration Plan; Motor Carrier Services; Permits; Retention of Records.

320.072 - Additional Fee Imposed on Certain Motor Vehicle Registration Transactions.

320.08 - License Taxes.

320.08001 - Electric Vehicles; License Tax.

320.0801 - Additional License Tax on Certain Vehicles.

320.08015 - License Tax Surcharge.

320.0802 - Surcharge on License Tax.

320.0803 - Moped License Plates.

320.08035 - Persons Who Have Disabilities; Reduced Dimension License Plate.

320.0804 - Surcharge on License Tax.

320.08046 - Juvenile Programs Surcharge on License Tax.

320.08047 - Voluntary Contribution for Organ and Tissue Donor Education.

320.08048 - Sample License Plates.

320.0805 - Personalized Prestige License Plates.

320.08053 - Establishment of Specialty License Plates.

320.08056 - Specialty License Plates.

320.08058 - Specialty License Plates.

320.08062 - Audits and Attestations Required; Annual Use Fees of Specialty License Plates.

320.08068 - Motorcycle Specialty License Plates.

320.0807 - Special License Plates for Governor and Federal and State Legislators.

320.081 - Collection and Distribution of Annual License Tax Imposed on the Following Type Units.

320.0815 - Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicle-Type Units Required to Have Appropriate License Plates or Stickers.

320.0821 - Wrecker License Plates.

320.083 - Amateur Radio Operators; Special License Plates; Fees.

320.084 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plate to Certain Disabled Veterans.

320.0841 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Members of Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Tribes.

320.0842 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Veterans Who Use Wheelchairs.

320.0843 - License Plates for Persons With Disabilities Eligible for Permanent Disabled Parking Permits.

320.0845 - License Plates for Members of Paralyzed Veterans of America.

320.0846 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Active Members of the Florida National Guard.

320.0847 - Mini Truck and Low-Speed Vehicle License Plates.

320.0848 - Persons Who Have Disabilities; Issuance of Disabled Parking Permits; Temporary Permits; Permits for Certain Providers of Transportation Services to Persons Who Have Disabilities.

320.086 - Ancient or Antique Motor Vehicles; Horseless Carriage, Antique, or Historical License Plates; Former Military Vehicles.

320.0863 - Custom Vehicles and Street Rods; Registration and License Plates.

320.087 - Intercity Buses Operated in Interstate Commerce; Tax.

320.0875 - Purple Heart Special Motorcycle License Plate.

320.089 - Veterans of the United States Armed Forces; Members of National Guard; Survivors of Pearl Harbor; Purple Heart Medal Recipients; Bronze Star Recipients; Active or Retired United States Armed Forces Reservists; Combat Infantry Badge, Combat...

320.0891 - u.s. Paratroopers License Plate.

320.0892 - Motor Vehicle License Plates for Recipients of the Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross.

320.0893 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Recipients of the Medal of Honor.

320.0894 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Gold Star Family Members.

320.0898 - Emergency Service Special Registration Plates; Fee; Penalty.

320.091 - Vehicles Held in Trust; License Plates.

320.10 - Exemptions.

320.102 - Marine Boat Trailers Owned by Nonprofit Organizations; Exemptions.

320.105 - Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles; Exemption.

320.13 - Dealer and Manufacturer License Plates and Alternative Method of Registration.

320.131 - Temporary Tags.

320.1316 - Failure to Surrender Vehicle or Vessel.

320.1325 - Registration Required for the Temporarily Employed.

320.133 - Transporter License Plates.

320.14 - Fractional License Tax.

320.15 - Refund of License Tax.

320.17 - Classification of Vehicles and Mobile Homes and Assessment of License Tax by Department.

320.18 - Withholding Registration.

320.19 - Tax Lien; Enforcement.

320.20 - Disposition of License Tax Moneys.

320.203 - Disposition of Biennial License Tax Moneys.

320.23 - Taxes Declared Compensatory.

320.26 - Counterfeiting License Plates, Validation Stickers, Mobile Home Stickers, Cab Cards, Trip Permits, or Special Temporary Operational Permits Prohibited; Penalty.

320.261 - Attaching Registration License Plate Not Assigned Unlawful; Penalty.

320.27 - Motor Vehicle Dealers.

320.271 - Used Cars; Removal of Registration License Plates.

320.273 - Reinstatement of License of Motor Vehicle Dealers.

320.275 - Automobile Dealers Industry Advisory Board.

320.28 - Nonresident Dealers in Secondhand Motor Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, or Mobile Homes.

320.30 - Penalty for Violating S. 320.28.

320.31 - Definitions Covering Ss. 320.28 and 320.30.

320.3201 - Legislative Intent.

320.3202 - Definitions.

320.3203 - Requirement for a Written Manufacturer/dealer Agreement; Area of Sales Responsibility.

320.3205 - Termination, Cancellation, and Nonrenewal of a Manufacturer/dealer Agreement.

320.3206 - Transfer of Ownership; Family Succession.

320.3207 - Warranty Obligations.

320.3208 - Inspection and Rejection by the Dealer.

320.3209 - Coercion of Dealer Prohibited.

320.3210 - Civil Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Relief.

320.3211 - Penalties.

320.37 - Registration Not to Apply to Nonresidents.

320.371 - Registration Not to Apply to Certain Manufacturers and Others.

320.38 - When Nonresident Exemption Not Allowed.

320.39 - Reciprocal Agreements for Nonresident Exemption.

320.405 - International Registration Plan; Inspection of Records; Hearings.

320.406 - Estimate of Amount of Tax Due and Unpaid.

320.407 - Suits for Collection of Unpaid Taxes, Penalties, and Interest.

320.408 - Departmental Warrant for Collection of Unpaid Taxes and Penalties Due From Motor Carriers.

320.409 - Tax Lien on Property.

320.411 - Officer’s Sale of Property or Franchise.

320.412 - Department to Furnish Certificate of Liens.

320.413 - Discontinuance or Transfer of Business; Change of Address.

320.414 - Restraining and Enjoining Violation.

320.415 - Authority to Inspect Vehicles and Seize Property.

320.416 - Cooperation of Other State Agencies in Administration of Law.

320.417 - Foreclosure of Liens.

320.51 - Farm Tractors and Farm Trailers Exempt.

320.525 - Port Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.

320.535 - Airport Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.

320.57 - Penalties for Violations of This Chapter.

320.571 - Failure of Person Charged With Misdemeanor Under This Chapter to Comply With Court-Ordered Directives; Suspension of License.

320.58 - License Inspectors; Powers, Appointment.

320.60 - Definitions for Ss. 320.61-320.70.

320.605 - Legislative Intent.

320.61 - Licenses Required of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers, Etc.

320.615 - Agent for Service of Process.

320.62 - Licenses; Amount; Disposition of Proceeds.

320.63 - Application for License; Contents.

320.64 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Grounds.

320.6403 - Distributor Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Importer.

320.6405 - Franchise Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Its Agent.

320.6407 - Recall Notices Under Franchise Agreements; Compensation.

320.641 - Discontinuations, Cancellations, Nonrenewals, Modifications, and Replacement of Franchise Agreements.

320.6412 - Franchise Termination Based on Fraud; Standard of Proof.

320.6415 - Changes in Plan or System of Distribution.

320.642 - Dealer Licenses in Areas Previously Served; Procedure.

320.643 - Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Franchise Agreements.

320.644 - Change of Executive Management Control; Objection by Licensee; Procedure.

320.645 - Restriction Upon Ownership of Dealership by Licensee.

320.646 - Consumer Data Protection.

320.664 - Reinstatement of License.

320.67 - Inspection of Books or Other Documents of Licensee.

320.68 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.

320.69 - Rules.

320.695 - Injunction.

320.696 - Warranty Responsibility.

320.697 - Civil Damages.

320.6975 - Procedures and Remedies Applicable to Distributor Agreements.

320.698 - Civil Fines; Procedure.

320.699 - Administrative Hearings and Adjudications; Procedure.

320.69915 - Severability.

320.6992 - Application.

320.70 - Penalties for Violation.

320.701 - Applicability of Ch. 84-69.

320.71 - Nonresident Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer’s License.

320.77 - License Required of Mobile Home Dealers.

320.771 - License Required of Recreational Vehicle Dealers.

320.781 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Protection Trust Fund.

320.822 - Definitions; Ss. 320.822-320.862.

320.8225 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor, and Importer License.

320.823 - Establishment of Uniform Mobile Home Standards.

320.8231 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Recreational Vehicle-Type Units and Park Trailers.

320.8232 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Used Recreational Vehicles and Repair and Remodeling Code for Mobile Homes.

320.824 - Changes and Modifications of Standards.

320.8245 - Limitation of Alteration or Modification to Mobile Homes or Recreational Vehicles.

320.8249 - Mobile Home Installers License.

320.8251 - Mobile Home Installation Products; Product Approval.

320.8255 - Mobile Home Inspection.

320.827 - Label; Procedures for Issuance; Certification; Requirements.

320.8285 - Onsite Inspection.

320.830 - Reciprocity.

320.831 - Penalties.

320.832 - Legislative Intent.

320.8325 - Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Park Trailers; Uniform Installation Standards; Injunctions; Penalty.

320.833 - Retention, Destruction, and Reproduction of Records; Electronic Retention.

320.8335 - Disclosure of Manner Used in Determining Length of Mobile Homes.

320.834 - Purpose.

320.835 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Warranties.

320.836 - Presenting Warranty Claim.

320.837 - Warranty Service.

320.838 - Civil Action.

320.839 - Cumulative Remedies.

320.840 - Liquidated Damages.

320.861 - Investigations; Subpoenas and Other Process; Oaths; Rules.

320.862 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.

320.865 - Maintenance of Records by the Department.

320.90 - Notification of Consumer’s Rights.

320.95 - Transactions by Electronic or Telephonic Means.