The Florida Senate

325.211  Defective vehicles; repair procedures; reinspection requirement.--

(1)  When a motor vehicle fails to pass an inspection, the inspection station shall issue an inspection report which details the reasons for rejection and, when known, a written description of repairs or adjustments likely to bring the motor vehicle into compliance.

(2)  Repairs or adjustments necessary to bring a motor vehicle into compliance are the responsibility of the motor vehicle owner.

(3)  When a motor vehicle repair shop performs the repairs or adjustments of a motor vehicle necessary to correct the defect listed in the inspection report, such repair shop shall furnish to the motor vehicle owner a statement on the inspection report identifying the completed repairs or adjustments and the charges that were assessed. Failure of the motor vehicle repair shop to perform the repairs or adjustments for which charges were assessed is a deceptive and unfair trade practice under part II of chapter 501.

(4)  Any inspection station may reinspect a motor vehicle which fails to pass an inspection.

History.--s. 10, ch. 88-129; s. 4, ch. 92-323.