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1997 Florida Statutes

SECTION 6405
Sale of motor vehicle, mobile home, or motorboat by a licensee; penalty.

493.6405  Sale of motor vehicle, mobile home, or motorboat by a licensee; penalty.--

(1)  A Class "E" or Class "EE" licensee shall obtain, prior to sale, written authorization and a negotiable title from the owner or lienholder to sell any repossessed motor vehicle, mobile home, or motorboat.

(2)  A Class "E" or Class "EE" licensee shall send the net proceeds from the sale of such repossessed motor vehicle, mobile home, or motorboat to the owner or lienholder, within 20 working days after the licensee executes the documents which permit the transfer of legal ownership to the purchaser.

(3)  A person who violates a provision of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--ss. 5, 11, ch. 90-364; s. 4, ch. 91-429.