F.S. 817.413 Florida Statutes and Case Law

The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)

Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 817
FRAUDULENT PRACTICES

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817.413 Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty.—

(1) With respect to a transaction for which any charges will be paid from the proceeds of a motor vehicle insurance policy, it is unlawful for the seller to knowingly misrepresent orally, in writing, or by failure to speak, that the goods are new or original when they are used or repossessed or have been used for sales demonstration.

(2) A person who violates this section, if the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods is $1,000 or more, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. If the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods is less than $1,000, the person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History.—s. 6, ch. 2003-148; s. 41, ch. 2019-167.

Statutes updated from Official Statutes on: March 07, 2023

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Amendments to 817.413

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 817.413

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

817.413 - FRAUD - REPRESENT MTR VEH USED GOODS AS NEW - F: T

Civil Citations / Citable Offenses under S817.413

R or S next to points is Mandatory Revocation or Suspension

Current data shows no reason a civil citation or a suspension or revocation of license should have been issued under Florida Statute 817.413.

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