Fla. Stat. 686.401
Legislative finding and intent; construction of ss

(1)

The Legislature finds and declares that the distribution and sale of equipment primarily designed for or used in agriculture in this state vitally affects the general economy of the state, the public interest, and the public welfare and that, in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate the conduct of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers of such equipment, and their representatives, doing business in this state in order to prevent fraud, unfair business practices, unfair methods of competition, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens.

(2)

In order to promote the intention and policies announced in this section, the provisions of ss. 686.40-686.418 shall be liberally construed.

Source: Section 686.401 — Legislative finding and intent; construction of ss, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0686.­401 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

686.30
Contract agreements for repair parts for motor vehicles and trucks 686.40
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act 686.41
Indemnification of dealer with respect to legal actions 686.60
Short title 686.401
Legislative finding and intent 686.402
Definitions of terms used in ss 686.403
Application of ss 686.405
Warranty agreements 686.406
Parts 686.407
Repurchase of inventory upon termination of franchise agreement 686.408
Repurchase of inventory upon death or incapacity of dealer 686.409
Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a franchise 686.413
Unlawful acts and practices 686.415
Unenforceable contract or franchise agreement 686.417
Remedies 686.418
Effect of act on other remedies 686.501
Definitions 686.502
Consignment relationship 686.503
Contract provisions 686.504
Warranties by art dealers 686.505
Construction of language 686.506
Rights and liabilities, additional 686.601
Legislative finding and intent 686.602
Definitions of terms used in ss 686.603
Application 686.604
Warranty agreements 686.605
Parts 686.606
Repurchase of inventory upon termination of dealer agreement 686.607
Repurchase of inventory upon death or incapacity of dealer 686.608
Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a dealer agreement 686.609
Indemnification of dealer with respect to legal actions 686.611
Unlawful acts and practices 686.612
Unenforceable contract or agreement 686.613
Remedies 686.614
Effect of act on other remedies 686.701
Reimbursement of federal excise taxes on motor fuel

Current through Fall 2025

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