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FL S0700

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires retail tire dealers to disclose the manufacture date (week and year) of used passenger or light truck tires to purchasers before mounting or at time of sale.

  • Mandates disclosure include a warning that tires deteriorate with age and may fail suddenly, recommending replacement after 6 years regardless of tread depth, especially in hot climates.

  • Requires purchasers to initial and date the disclosure; dealers must provide a copy to the purchaser and retain the original for at least 3 years.

  • Exempts private sales of used tires and tires on used vehicles from these requirements.

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to enforce violations through administrative fines of up to $250 per violation; fines collected are deposited into the General Inspection Trust Fund.

Legislative Description

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism2/13/2013

Full Bill Text

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