Florida Statutes
Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses
320.3202 - Definitions.


(1) “Area of sales responsibility” means the geographical area agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement within which the dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell the manufacturer’s new recreational vehicles of a particular line-make.
(2) “Dealer” means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity licensed or required to be licensed under s. 320.771.
(3) “Distributor” means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that purchases new recreational vehicles for resale to dealers.
(4) “Factory campaign” means an effort on the part of a warrantor to contact recreational vehicle owners or dealers in order to address a part or equipment issue.
(5) “Family member” means a spouse, child, grandchild, parent, sibling, niece, or nephew, or the spouse thereof.
(6) “Line-make” means a specific series of recreational vehicle products that:
(a) Are identified by a common series trade name or trademark;
(b) Are targeted to a particular market segment, as determined by their decor, features, equipment, size, weight, and price range;
(c) Have lengths and interior floor plans that distinguish the recreational vehicles from other recreational vehicles with substantially the same decor, equipment, features, price, and weight;
(d) Belong to a single, distinct classification of recreational vehicle product type having a substantial degree of commonality in the construction of the chassis, frame, and body; and
(e) The manufacturer/dealer agreement authorizes a dealer to sell.

(7) “Manufacturer” means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that engages in the manufacturing of recreational vehicles.
(8) “Manufacturer/dealer agreement” means a written agreement or contract entered into between a manufacturer and a dealer that fixes the rights and responsibilities of the parties and pursuant to which the dealer sells new recreational vehicles.
(9) “Proprietary part” means any part manufactured by or for and sold exclusively by the manufacturer.
(10) “Recreational vehicle” means the category of motor vehicle described in s. 320.01(1)(b).
(11) “Transient customer” means a customer who is temporarily traveling through a dealer’s area of sales responsibility.
(12) “Warrantor” means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that gives a warranty in connection with a new recreational vehicle or parts, accessories, or components thereof. The term does not include service contracts, mechanical or other insurance, or extended warranties sold for separate consideration by a dealer or other person not controlled by a manufacturer.
History.—s. 2, ch. 2007-258.

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.