Loading chat...
FL H0883
Bill
Status
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall withhold vehicle registration renewals and replacements for registered owners whose names appear on a lien surrender list submitted by lienors, except for initial registrations on new vehicle purchases or leases.
-
Lienors must submit written notice under oath to the department identifying vehicles disposed of, concealed, removed, or destroyed, including specific vehicle information and proof notice was sent to each registered owner.
-
Registered owners may dispute inclusion on the lien list by bringing a civil action in their county of residence using summary court procedures, with the court determining whether good cause exists for the failure to surrender the vehicle.
-
Good cause defenses include proof that the vehicle was traded to a licensed dealer before the surrender demand, the lien was paid, ongoing litigation challenges the lien's validity, the owner complied with all contractual obligations, the vehicle was reported stolen, or possession was lost pursuant to operation of law.
-
If a vehicle owner establishes good cause, the court shall remove their name from the list and award reasonable attorney fees and costs; if the owner fails to establish good cause, the court awards the lienor reasonable attorney fees and costs.
-
Effective date: October 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
License Plates
Last Action
Died in Transportation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7005 (Ch. 2014-216)
5/2/2014