The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 545
COMBINATIONS RESTRICTING FINANCING OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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F.S. 545.01

545.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Affiliated finance company” means a finance company which:

(a) Is affiliated with or controlled by a manufacturer or wholesale distributor through common ownership, officers, directors, or management; or

(b) Has a contractual agreement with a manufacturer or wholesale distributor to finance, via sale or lease, motor vehicles produced or distributed by such manufacturer or wholesale distributor.

(2) “Automotive-related product” means a motor vehicle service agreement, as defined in s. 634.011, or a guaranteed asset protection product, as defined in s. 520.02, or other nontangible ancillary product that is purchased or otherwise provided as part of the sale or lease of a motor vehicle by a dealer.

(3) “Dealer” means a franchised motor vehicle dealer, as defined in s. 320.27(1)(c)1.

(4) “Finance company” means a person engaged in the business of financing the sale or lease of motor vehicles, or engaged in the business of purchasing or acquiring vehicle contracts in this state.

(5) “Manufacturer” means a person engaged, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of motor vehicles.

(6) “Person” means an individual, firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trustee, receiver, or assignee for the benefit of creditors.

(7) “Sell,” “sold,” “buy,” or “purchase” includes an exchange, barter, gift, or offer to contract to sell or buy.

(8) “Third-party provider” means a provider of an automotive-related product that is not an affiliated finance company, manufacturer, or wholesale distributor.

(9) “Vehicle contract” means a conditional sales contract, retail installment sales contract, chattel mortgage, lease agreement, promissory note, or any other financial obligation arising from the retail sale or lease of a motor vehicle.

(10) “Wholesale distributor” means a person engaged, directly or indirectly, in the sale or distribution of motor vehicles to agents or to dealers.

History.—s. 13, ch. 18031, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(459); s. 1, ch. 2014-130.

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Amendments to 545.01

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 545.01

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 545.01.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

IN RE O. CLARK, O. v. S., 536 B.R. 450 (Bankr. D. Haw. 2015)

. . . Sommer, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.01 (16th ed.2015), LexisAdvance. . Dkt. 28 at 6-7. . State v. . . .

In DBSI, INC., 432 B.R. 126 (Bankr. D. Del. 2010)

. . . Consensual liens and judicial liens are not affected by section 545. 5 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.01 . . .

In NICOLESCU,, 311 B.R. 27 (Bankr. D. Conn. 2004)

. . . bankruptcy law and will fall within the group that is subject to avoidance.” 5 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.01 . . .

In L. SCHICK, 308 B.R. 189 (D.N.J. 2004)

. . . of a statute is determined by state law or by federal non-bankruptcy law.” 5 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.01 . . .

In WRT ENERGY CORPORATION, LP, v. WRT, 169 F.3d 306 (5th Cir. 1999)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy, § 545.01[1] (15th ed.1998). . . .

In WRT ENERGY CORPORATION, LP, v. WRT, 169 F.3d 306 (5th Cir. 1999)

. . . King, Collier mi Bankruptcy, § 545.01[1] (15th ed.1998). . . .

In A R WHOLESALE DISTRIB. INC., 232 B.R. 616 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1999)

. . . See 5 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 545.01[3], p. 545-5 (citing S.Rep. . . . See 5 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 545.01[3], p. 545-5 (citing S.Rep. . . . Ed.1996), ¶ 545.01[3]. . . .

UNITED STATES v. VENTURA,, 17 F. Supp. 2d 1204 (D. Kan. 1998)

. . . See, e.g., Ex. 542.01, 544.01, 545.01, 545.02; Tr. at 877-78,1034-37. . . .

In MERCHANTS GRAIN, INCORPORATED, By M. MAHERN, M. MAHERN,, 93 F.3d 1347 (7th Cir. 1996)

. . . hens in bankruptcy cases would give a windfall to the other creditors.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy para. 545.01 . . .

In MERCHANTS GRAIN, INCORPORATED, By M. MAHERN, M. MAHERN,, 93 F.3d 1347 (7th Cir. 1996)

. . . hens in bankruptcy cases would give a windfall to the other creditors.” 4 Colher on Bankruptcy para. 545.01 . . .

In COUNTY OF ORANGE, a COUNTY OF ORANGE, a M. W. v. MERRILL LYNCH CO. INC. a a a a a, 191 B.R. 1005 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. 1996)

. . . The imposition of these limitations is the function of section 545. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.01( . . .

In AFRICO EXPLORATIONS, INC. In WOCO, INC. In MIDWEST DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT, INC., 146 B.R. 280 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1992)

. . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy para. 545.01[1]. . . .

In KNIGHTS ATHLETIC GOODS, INC. B. SORENSON, Jr. v. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SALINE COUNTY, KANSAS,, 128 B.R. 679 (D. Ark. 1991)

. . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy 11 545.01[1]. Does 15 U.S.C. § 646 control over 11 U.S.C. § 545? . . .

In APC CONSTRUCTION, INC. TOWN OF COLCHESTER v. HINESBURG SAND AND GRAVEL, INC., 112 B.R. 89 (Bankr. D. Vt. 1990)

. . . .-01[1]-545.01[3], pp. 545-2 — 545-7 (15th Ed. 1989). . . .

In LORETTO WINERY LIMITED, SASLOW, d b a CCRC v. B. ANDREW, VALLEY FARM MANAGEMENT, INC. R. J L v. B. ANDREW,, 898 F.2d 715 (9th Cir. 1990)

. . . Clark, 87 Cal. 619, 628, 25 P. 919, 921 (1891)); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, supra, if 545.01, at 545-6 . . . Id. ¶ 545.01(3), at 545-5. See generally S.Rep. . . .

In LORETTO WINERY LIMITED, SASLOW, d b a CCRC v. B. ANDREW, VALLEY FARM MANAGEMENT, INC. R. J L v. B. ANDREW,, 898 F.2d 715 (9th Cir. 1990)

. . . of creditors, but bankruptcy law generally recognizes them nonetheless’ ”); Collier on Bankruptcy 11 545.01 . . . Clark, 87 Cal. 619, 628, 25 P. 919, 921 (1891)); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, supra, ¶ 545.01, at 545-6 ( . . . Id. ¶ 545.01(3), at 545-5. See generally S.Rep. . . .

In AIKENS,, 87 B.R. 350 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1988)

. . . said that, historically, no liens were affected by a bankruptcy filing, 4 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY, ¶ 545.01 . . . Id., ¶ 545.01[3], at 545-6. No historical discussion of § 522(f)(1) is proffered. . . .

In NENTWICK,, 79 B.R. 145 (Bankr. N.D.N.Y. 1987)

. . . See generally 4 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶ 545.01[3], 545-5 to 545-7 (1987). . . .

In McNEELY,, 51 B.R. 816 (Bankr. D. Utah 1985)

. . . See 4 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶ 545.01[3], at 545-6 through 545-7 (15th ed. 1985). . . .

In H. WILLIAMSON,, 43 B.R. 813 (Bankr. D. Utah 1984)

. . . In the words of the 2 COLLIER BANKRUPTCY MANUAL, 3rd ed„ ¶ 545.01 at p. 545-1: A statutory lien is one . . .

In D. TERRITO, W. TAUBER, v. CHELLI BUSH, P. C., 35 B.R. 343 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. 1983)

. . . Where the lien created by law is so perfected, such lien remains valid. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, Para. 545.01 . . . Code defers to the local policy expressed in applicable state statutes. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, Para. 545.01 . . .

G. FAYLE, v. STAPLEY, Dr. Dr. G., 607 F.2d 858 (9th Cir. 1979)

. . . . §§ 13-3992 and 36-545.01. . . . from a relative, town, city or county required by law to provide for and maintain the defendant. § 36-545.01 . . . accordingly, proceeded on the assumption that no conservator was appointed, pursuant to Ariz.Rev.Stat. § 36-545.01 . . .

CONNELL STEAMBOAT COMPANY v. THE UNITED STATES, 58 Ct. Cl. 497 (Ct. Cl. 1923)

. . . BGB:B To this letter the following reply was sent: New York, December 13,1917. 545.01 From: General Superintendent . . . replied as follows: Office oe the General Superintendent Transport Service, New York, January 1, 1918. 545.01 . . . Army Transport Service, New Yorle, January $7, 1918. 545.01 From: General Superintendent, IT. S. A. . . .