The Florida Senate

482.227  Guarantees and warranties.--

(1)  The term "guarantee" or "warranty" may be used in a contract for treatment of wood-destroying organisms only in the following circumstances:

(a)  If the licensee promises to restore any property damaged by wood-destroying organisms during a specified period after the treatment, the term "full" or "unlimited" must be used together with the term "guarantee" or "warranty" wherever that term occurs other than in a disclaimer under subsection (2).

(b)  If the licensee promises only to provide additional treatment if infestation occurs during a specified period after treatment, the term "limited" must be used with the term "guarantee" or "warranty" wherever that term occurs other than in a disclaimer under subsection (2).

(c)  If the licensee does not promise to restore the property or provide additional treatment, the term "guarantee" or "warranty" may not be used except in a disclaimer under subsection (2).

(2)  Any statement disclaiming an expressed or implied guarantee or warranty must appear in conspicuous type on the face of the contract.

History.--ss. 13, 15, ch. 82-229; ss. 53, 59, ch. 92-203.