Florida Statutes

Title XXIV Vessels

Chapter 326 Yacht And Ship Brokers

  • 326.001   Short title.
    Sections 326.001-326.006 may be cited as the "Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act." History.--ss. 1, 7, ch. 88-282; s. 4, ch. 91-429. ...
  • 326.002   Definitions.
    As used in ss. 326.001-326.006, the term: (1)  "Broker" means a person who, for or in expectation of compensation: sells, offers, or negotiates to sell; buys,...
  • 326.003   Administration.
    The division shall: (1)  Administer ss. 326.001-326.006 and collect fees sufficient to administer ss. 326.001-326.006. (2)  Adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement ss....
  • 326.004   Licensing.
    (1)  A person may not act as a broker or salesperson unless licensed under the Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act. The division shall adopt rules establishing...
  • 326.005   Escrow depository, closing transactions.
    (1)  A broker shall place any funds received pursuant to a transaction into a trust account in a savings and loan association, bank, trust company, or...
  • 326.006   Powers and duties of division.
    (1)  Proceedings under the Yacht and Ship Brokers' Act shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 120. (2)  The division has the power to enforce and ensure compliance...