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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/10/2021
02/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to conduct investigations of licensees and inspect specified materials relating to written complaints made against licensees by motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle dealer associations; authorizing the department to petition a court if a licensee or any person refuses to testify, produce materials, or obey a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum; prohibiting the use of information obtained pursuant to certain investigations and examinations as the basis for criminal prosecution, etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to conduct investigations of motor vehicle dealers and motor vehicle dealer associations based on written complaints, and grants the department the power to subpoena and compel testimony and the production of documents. The bill also allows the department to petition a court if a licensee or other person refuses to comply with a subpoena. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of information obtained through these investigations as the basis for criminal prosecution, and authorizes the department to take appropriate action against licensees found to have violated the law, such as suspension or revocation of their license.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Transportation (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/978 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/978/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/978/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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