(1) Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful agreements or contracts within this state in connection with the sale or advertising for sale of new equipment and parts is subject to ss. 686.40-686.418 and to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state for violations of such sections in accordance with the provisions of the laws of this state.
(2) Sections 686.40-686.418 apply to all written or oral agreements between a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler with a dealer, including, but not limited to, the franchise offering; the franchise agreement; sales of goods, services, and advertising; leases or mortgages of real or personal property; promises to pay; security interests; pledges; insurance contracts; advertising contracts; construction or installation contracts; servicing contracts; and all other such agreements in which the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler has any direct or indirect interest.
(3) Sections 686.40-686.418 apply to all contracts entered into, renewed, or amended after July 1, 2004.
History.—ss. 4, 9, 17, ch. 84-217; s. 4, ch. 2004-257.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations
Chapter 686 - Sales, Distribution, and Franchise Relationships
686.40 - Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act.
686.401 - Legislative Finding and Intent; Construction of Ss. 686.40-686.418.
686.402 - Definitions of Terms Used in Ss. 686.40-686.418.
686.403 - Application of Ss. 686.40-686.418.
686.405 - Warranty Agreements; Claims; Compensation of Dealers.
686.406 - Parts; Availability; Return.
686.408 - Repurchase of Inventory Upon Death or Incapacity of Dealer.
686.41 - Indemnification of Dealer With Respect to Legal Actions.
686.413 - Unlawful Acts and Practices.
686.415 - Unenforceable Contract or Franchise Agreement.
686.418 - Effect of Act on Other Remedies.
686.501 - Definitions; Ss. 686.501-686.506.
686.502 - Consignment Relationship; Notice; Proceeds of Sales Held in Trust; Contract Requirements.
686.503 - Contract Provisions.
686.504 - Warranties by Art Dealers; Written Statement; Terminology.
686.505 - Construction of Language.
686.506 - Rights and Liabilities, Additional; Merchant’s Liability.
686.601 - Legislative Finding and Intent; Construction.
686.602 - Definitions of Terms Used in Ss. 686.601-686.614.
686.604 - Warranty Agreements; Claims; Compensation of Dealers.
686.605 - Parts; Availability; Return.
686.606 - Repurchase of Inventory Upon Termination of Dealer Agreement.
686.607 - Repurchase of Inventory Upon Death or Incapacity of Dealer.
686.609 - Indemnification of Dealer With Respect to Legal Actions.
686.611 - Unlawful Acts and Practices.
686.612 - Unenforceable Contract or Agreement.
686.614 - Effect of Act on Other Remedies.
686.701 - Reimbursement of Federal Excise Taxes on Motor Fuel.