Fla. Stat. 545.12
Penalty for violations of chapter

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, any person who is a party to any agreement or understanding, or to any contract prescribing any condition prohibited by this chapter, and any employee, agent, or officer of any such person, who shall participate, in any manner, in making, executing, enforcing, performing or in urging, aiding or abetting in the performance of any such contract, condition, agreement or understanding and any person who pays or gives or contracts to pay or give any thing or service of value prohibited by this chapter, and any person who receives or accepts or contracts to receive or accept any thing or service of value prohibited by this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Source: Section 545.12 — Penalty for violations of chapter, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0545.12 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

545.01
Definitions 545.02
Contracts designating finance company through which sale of motor vehicle to be financed declared void 545.03
Threats by manufacturer or wholesaler as prima facie evidence of intent to violate law 545.04
Threats by finance company presumed to be made by manufacturer or wholesaler 545.05
Paying or giving anything to finance company to lessen competition prohibited 545.06
Acceptance of anything of value by finance company resulting in lessening competition prohibited 545.07
Acceptance of benefits by finance company for purpose of lessening competition prohibited 545.08
Department of Legal Affairs or state attorney to institute suit upon violation of law 545.09
Department of Legal Affairs to enjoin violations by foreign corporations 545.10
Contract in violation of law declared void 545.11
Remedy for persons injured by violation of law 545.12
Penalty for violations of chapter 545.045
Purchase or assignment of third-party financing

Current through Fall 2025

§ 545.12. Penalty for violations of chapter's source at flsenate.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The Florida Bar runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral Service

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Florida:	Statutes
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._545.12

Original Source: Section 545.12 — Penalty for violations of chapter, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0545.12 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 545.12 Penalty for violations of chapter

Fla. Stat. 545.12
Penalty for violations of chapter