The purpose of this rule part is to implement sections 559.904(10)(b), (c) and (d), F.S. It is a ground for denial of registration if the department finds that the applicant, or any of its directors, officer, owners, or general partners:

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 5J-12.006

  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
    (1) Has not satisfied a civil fine, administrative fine, or other penalty arising out of any administrative or enforcement action brought by any governmental agency based upon conduct involving fraud or dishonest dealing, or any violation of the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act;
    (2) Has had against them any civil, criminal, or administrative adjudication in any jurisdiction within the last five (5) years based upon conduct involving fraud, dishonest dealing, or any violation of the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act;
    (3) Has had a judgment entered against them within the last five (5) years in any action brought by the department or the state attorney pursuant to the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act or the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act.
Rulemaking Authority 559.92201, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 559.904(10) FS. History-New 4-16-15.