FL S1726

Defines "independent motor vehicle sales agent" as a person associated with a motor vehicle dealer who invests 50 percent or more of a vehicle's cost and is not a bona fide employee.

Requires independent motor vehicle sales agents to obtain a separate license and complete a 6-hour training course, pass an exam, maintain valid driver license, carry garage liability insurance, and have no felony convictions in the past 10 years.

Sets the independent motor vehicle sales agent license fee at no more than 50 percent of the motor vehicle dealer license fee ($300), with renewal and other fees proportionally reduced.

Establishes license expiration date of April 30 annually for independent motor vehicle sales agents, aligning with other independent and wholesale dealers.

Applies existing motor vehicle dealer regulations to independent motor vehicle sales agents, including surety bond requirements, record-keeping, title transfer procedures, and grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation.