Terms Used In Florida Statutes 399.125

  • Certificate of operation: means a document issued by the department which indicates that the conveyance has had the required safety inspection and tests and that fees have been paid as provided in this chapter. See Florida Statutes 399.01
  • Division: means the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. See Florida Statutes 399.01
  • Elevator: means one of the following mechanical devices:
    (a) A hoisting and lowering mechanism, equipped with a car and platform that moves in guide rails and serves two or more landings to transport material or passengers or both. See Florida Statutes 399.01
Within 5 working days after any accident occurring in or upon any elevator, the certificate of operation holder shall report the accident to the division on a form prescribed by the division. Failure to timely file this report is a violation of this chapter and will subject the certificate of operation holder to an administrative fine, to be imposed by the division, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.