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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)
Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS
Chapter 507
HOUSEHOLD MOVING SERVICES
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F.S. 507.04
507.04 Required insurance coverages; liability limitations; valuation coverage.—
(1) LIABILITY INSURANCE.—
(a)1. Except as provided in paragraph (b), each mover operating in this state must maintain current and valid liability insurance coverage of at least $10,000 per shipment for the loss or damage of household goods resulting from the negligence of the mover or its employees or agents.
2. The mover must provide the department with evidence of liability insurance coverage before the mover is registered with the department under s. 507.03. All insurance coverage maintained by a mover must remain in effect throughout the mover’s registration period. A mover’s failure to maintain insurance coverage in accordance with this paragraph constitutes an immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare.
(b) A mover that operates two or fewer vehicles, in lieu of maintaining the liability insurance coverage required under paragraph (a), may, and each moving broker must, maintain one of the following alternative coverages:
1. A performance bond in the amount of $25,000, for which the surety of the bond must be a surety company authorized to conduct business in this state; or
2. A certificate of deposit in a Florida banking institution in the amount of $25,000.

The original bond or certificate of deposit must be filed with the department and must designate the department as the sole beneficiary. The department must use the bond or certificate of deposit exclusively for the payment of claims to consumers who are injured by the fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, misfeasance, malfeasance, or financial failure of the mover or moving broker or by a violation of this chapter by the mover or broker. Liability for these injuries may be determined in an administrative proceeding of the department or through a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction. However, claims against the bond or certificate of deposit must only be paid, in amounts not to exceed the determined liability for these injuries, by order of the department in an administrative proceeding. The bond or certificate of deposit is subject to successive claims, but the aggregate amount of these claims may not exceed the amount of the bond or certificate of deposit.

(2) MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.—Each mover operating in this state must maintain current and valid motor vehicle insurance coverage, including combined bodily injury and property damage liability coverage in the following minimum amounts:
(a) Fifty thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of less than 35,000 pounds.
(b) One hundred thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of 35,000 pounds or more, but less than 44,000 pounds.
(c) Three hundred thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle with a gross weight of 44,000 pounds or more.
(3) INSURANCE COVERAGES.—The insurance coverages required under paragraph (1)(a) and subsection (2) must be issued by an insurance company or carrier licensed to transact business in this state under the Florida Insurance Code as designated in s. 624.01. The department shall require a mover to present a certificate of insurance of the required coverages before issuance or renewal of a registration certificate under s. 507.03. The department shall be named as a certificateholder in the certificate and must be notified at least 10 days before cancellation of insurance coverage. If a mover fails to maintain insurance coverage, the department may immediately suspend the mover’s registration or eligibility for registration, and the mover must immediately cease operating as a mover in this state. In addition, and notwithstanding the availability of any administrative relief pursuant to chapter 120, the department may seek from the appropriate circuit court an immediate injunction prohibiting the mover from operating in this state until the mover complies with this section, a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000, and court costs.
(4) LIABILITY LIMITATIONS; VALUATION RATES.—A mover may not limit its liability for the loss or damage of household goods to a valuation rate that is less than 60 cents per pound per article. A provision of a contract for moving services is void if the provision limits a mover’s liability to a valuation rate that is less than the minimum rate under this subsection. If a mover limits its liability for a shipper’s goods, the mover must disclose the limitation, including the valuation rate, to the shipper in writing at the time that the estimate and contract for services are executed and before any moving or accessorial services are provided. The disclosure must also inform the shipper of the opportunity to purchase valuation coverage if the mover offers that coverage under subsection (5).
(5) VALUATION COVERAGE.—A mover may offer valuation coverage to compensate a shipper for the loss or damage of the shipper’s household goods that are lost or damaged during a household move. If a mover offers valuation coverage, the coverage must indemnify the shipper for at least the minimum valuation rate required under subsection (4). The mover must disclose the terms of the coverage to the shipper in writing at the time that the estimate and contract for services are executed and before any moving or accessorial services are provided. The disclosure must inform the shipper of the cost of the valuation coverage, the valuation rate of the coverage, and the opportunity to reject the coverage. If valuation coverage compensates a shipper for at least the minimum valuation rate required under subsection (4), the coverage satisfies the mover’s liability for the minimum valuation rate.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2002-53; s. 13, ch. 2003-132; s. 6, ch. 2006-4; s. 25, ch. 2012-67; s. 27, ch. 2017-85.

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In T. HOLMES A. T. A. v., 387 B.R. 591 (Bankr. D. Minn. 2008)

. . . CLAIMS A MORTGAGE INTEREST OF APPROXIMATELY $134,000; DISPUTED BY DEBTORS AS INVALID UNDER MINN STAT.507.04 . . . The Debtors recite that the mortgage instrument “is invalid pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sec. 507.04 . . .

In CAMACHO,, 211 B.R. 744 (Bankr. D. Nev. 1997)

. . . King, 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 507.04 at 507-36 (1996). . . .

In MYER, 197 B.R. 875 (Bankr. W.D. Mo. 1996)

. . . sales representatives are entitled to the same priority as employee wages. 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 507.04 . . . their employment by the bankruptcy, would be in need of such protection.” 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 507.04 . . .

In BEVERLY, Jr., 196 B.R. 128 (Bankr. W.D. Mo. 1996)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy, P. 507.04[7] (15th ed.1995), relied on by the Doe court. . . .

In DOE, BEAUPIED, v. DOE,, 193 B.R. 12 (Bankr. N.D. Cal. 1996)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 507.04[7] (15th ed. 1995) (“The language of this new priority [§ 507(a . . .

In CHILDRESS d b a d b a, 182 B.R. 545 (Bankr. W.D. Mo. 1995)

. . . King, ed., Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 507.04[5] n. 48 (1994). . . .

TEXAS AMERICAN OIL CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY,, 44 F.3d 1557 (Fed. Cir. 1995)

. . . See also 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[7][h]. . . .

TEXAS AMERICAN OIL CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY,, 44 F.3d 1557 (Fed. Cir. 1995)

. . . See also 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[7][h]. . . .

TEXAS AMERICAN OIL CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY,, 24 F.3d 210 (Fed. Cir. 1994)

. . . See also 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[7][h], These differences have been readily recognized in other . . .

TEXAS AMERICAN OIL CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY,, 24 F.3d 210 (Fed. Cir. 1994)

. . . See also 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[7][h]. . . .

In J. GROGAN J., 158 B.R. 197 (Bankr. E.D. Cal. 1993)

. . . See generally 3 Collier On Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04, (Lawrence P. King ed., 15th ed. 1992). . . .

In B. KING H. B. KING H. v. FRANCHISE TAX BOARD OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA,, 961 F.2d 1423 (9th Cir. 1992)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[7][b], at 507-36 (15th ed. 1992). . . .

In B. KING H. B. KING H. v. FRANCHISE TAX BOARD OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA,, 140 F.2d 1423 (9th Cir. 1992)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[7][b], at 507-36 (15th ed. 1992). . . .

In A. REICHERT G., 138 B.R. 522 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. 1992)

. . . responsible for withholding from the wages of employees and paying to the Treasury. 3 Collier on Bankruptcy 507.04 . . .

In CHIEF FREIGHT LINES COMPANY,, 146 B.R. 291 (Bankr. N.D. Okla. 1992)

. . . (Collier on Bankruptcy, par. 507.04(e) (1991).) . . . Collier on Bankruptcy, par. 507.04(h) (1991). . . .

In WANER CORPORATION,, 135 B.R. 299 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1991)

. . . (Emphasis supplied) 3 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY II 507.04[d] p. 507-24-25 (15th ed. 1990). . . .

In CURRY PRINTERS, INC., 135 B.R. 564 (Bankr. N.D. Ind. 1991)

. . . liquidating, to conduct the business of the debtor after the order for relief.” 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 507.04 . . .

In A. PIERCE, STATE OF TEXAS v. A. PIERCE,, 935 F.2d 709 (5th Cir. 1991)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy § 507.04[7][e], at 507-40 (15th ed. 1991). . . .

In A. PIERCE, STATE OF TEXAS v. A. PIERCE,, 935 F.2d 709 (5th Cir. 1991)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy § 507.04[7][e], at 507-40 (15th ed. 1991). . . .

In JUHL ENTERPRISES, INC. d b a B. HUISINGA, v. O. CARTER A., 921 F.2d 800 (8th Cir. 1990)

. . . See 3 Collier on Bankruptcy 11 507.04[1] (L.King ed. 1990); see also In re Wetmore, 117 B.R. 201 (Bankr.W.D.Pa . . .

In JUHL ENTERPRISES, INC. d b a B. HUISINGA, v. O. CARTER A., 921 F.2d 800 (8th Cir. 1990)

. . . See 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[1] (L.King ed. 1990); see also In re Wetmore, 117 B.R. 201 (Bankr.W.D.Pa . . .

In A. PIERCE, A. PIERCE, v. STATE OF TEXAS, 115 B.R. 523 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1990)

. . . See also § Collier on Bankruptcy, 507.04 (15th ed. (1989)). . . .

In G. VAGLICA,, 112 B.R. 17 (Bankr. E.D. Tex. 1990)

. . . See 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, 507.04, 507-43 (11 U.S.C. § 507(a)(7)(C). . . .

In AMERICAN STATE BANK CIT v. G. MARKS,, 102 B.R. 766 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. 1989)

. . . § 507(b); In re Center Wholesale, Inc., 759 F.2d 1440, 1451 (9th Cir.1985); Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04 . . .

In COMTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., 91 B.R. 344 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1988)

. . . investigate their employer’s creditworthiness before accepting employment. 3 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY, 11 507.04 . . .

In HENZLER MANUFACTURING CORP., 89 B.R. 655 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 1988)

. . . Ohio 1982); 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04 at 507-33 (15th ed. 1988). . . .

In GRANADA, INC., 88 B.R. 369 (Bankr. D. Utah 1988)

. . . As recognized by COLLIERS, id. at II 507.04[l][b] and by this Court in In re American Resources Management . . .

In MANSFIELD TIRE RUBBER COMPANY,, 80 B.R. 395 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 1987)

. . . See, 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, supra, para. 507.04[7][h], In re Compton Corp., 40 B.R. 875 (Bankr.N.D.Texas . . .

In EDWARDS Le EDWARDS Le v. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,, 74 B.R. 661 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 1987)

. . . provisions found in the original House bill and the Senate amendment.” 3 Collier On Bankruptcy at If 507.04 . . .

In ROXY ROLLER RINK JOINT VENTURE,, 73 B.R. 521 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1987)

. . . See 3 Collier on Bankruptcy (15th Ed.1986) at 507.04[2]. . . .

In HIRSCH- FRANKLIN, ENTERPRISES, INC. M. FLATAU, v. F. JACKSON,, 63 B.R. 864 (Bankr. M.D. Ga. 1986)

. . . but rather are subordinated in order of payment under section 726(a)(4). 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04 . . .

In EASTON, Jr. M. D. d b a Dr. S. Jr. EASTON, Jr. M. D. d b a Dr. S. Jr. v. UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DIVISION, 59 B.R. 714 (Bankr. C.D. Ill. 1986)

. . . See also 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[7][b] (15th ed. 1985). . . .

In VYVYAN, d b a, 55 B.R. 691 (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 1985)

. . . liquidating, to conduct the business of the debtor after the order for relief.” 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04 . . .

In CROUTHAMEL POTATO CHIP CO., 52 B.R. 960 (E.D. Pa. 1985)

. . . (9th Cir.1949); In re Kinney Aluminum Co., 78 F.Supp. 565 (S.D.Cal.1948); 3 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04 . . .

In PALMER,, 53 B.R. 545 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1985)

. . . pecuniary loss, subparagraph (G) states the same principle in the affirmative. 3 Collier on Bankruptcy § 507.04 . . .

In E. CIMAGLIA,, 50 B.R. 9 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1985)

. . . . & Admin.News 1978, p. 5787; Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[5] (15th ed. 1984). . . .

In CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 756 F.2d 517 (7th Cir. 1985)

. . . liquidating, to conduct the business of the debtor after the order for relief.” 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, II 507.04 . . .

In CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, 756 F.2d 517 (7th Cir. 1985)

. . . liquidating, to conduct the business of the debtor after the order for relief.” 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, 11 507.04 . . .

In SKJONSBY TRUCK LINE, INC., 39 B.R. 971 (Bankr. D.N.D. 1984)

. . . Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04 (15th Edition 1984). . . .

In ADCOCK EXCAVATING, INC. In ADCOCK PAVING, INC., 42 B.R. 84 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1984)

. . . .; 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, Section 507.04 (15th ed. 1982). . . .

In P. J. NEE COMPANY,, 36 B.R. 609 (Bankr. D. Md. 1983)

. . . As described in King, Collier on Bankruptcy, 15th ed., ¶ 507.04[5], the priority reflected the solicitude . . .

ABBOTT, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. LAMBORN, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. FISHER, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. FISK, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. R. SHEPPARD, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. W. PISEL, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. P. BANKS, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. ARCHARD, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. R. EMERT, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC. K. AYOUB, v. BLACKWELDER FURNITURE COMPANY OF STATESVILLE, INC., 33 B.R. 399 (W.D.N.C. 1983)

. . . (Footnotes omitted, quoted in 3 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶507.04[5] pp. 507-41 — 507-42 (Fifteenth Ed.1982 . . .

In ROSENOW, v. STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, In M. HULL, v. STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,, 715 F.2d 277 (7th Cir. 1983)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[6] (15th ed. Supp.1982). . . . .

In ROSENOW, v. STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, In M. HULL, v. STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,, 715 F.2d 277 (7th Cir. 1983)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 507.04[6] (15th ed. Supp.1982). . . . .

In CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY MILWAUKEE RAILROAD RAILWAY LABOR EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION., 713 F.2d 274 (7th Cir. 1983)

. . . (7th Cir.1940), such benefits would be entitled to highest priority, ef. 3 Collier on Bankruptcy § 507.04 . . .

In CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY MILWAUKEE RAILROAD RAILWAY LABOR EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION., 713 F.2d 274 (7th Cir. 1983)

. . . (7th Cir.1940), such benefits would be entitled to highest priority, cf. 3 Collier on Bankruptcy § 507.04 . . .

In SACO LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. Co. d b a, 23 B.R. 644 (Bankr. D. Me. 1982)

. . . forms of employee compensation that is [sic] not in the form of wages.’ ” 3 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 507.04 . . .

In BIG HORN FASTENER COMPANY, INC., 23 B.R. 243 (Bankr. D. Colo. 1982)

. . . . § 507.04(3). . . .

LIVESAY INDUSTRIES, INC. G. v. LIVESAY WINDOW COMPANY,, 305 F.2d 934 (5th Cir. 1962)

. . . South-West received for the stock $5,-507.04 in cash, the Addison notes in the amount of $30,000 plus . . .