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FL S0700
Bill
AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exempts private sales of used tires and tires on used vehicles from these requirements.
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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