Summary


The RV Mediation and Arbitration Program is a manufacturer-sponsored informal dispute resolution program to which consumers of new recreation vehicles are required to resort to obtain relief under Florida’s “Lemon Law,” provided such program is qualified by the Department of Legal Affairs. Prior to amendment by the 2005 Legislature, the program operated on a pilot basis. The rule is proposed to implement the statutory responsibilities of the Department related to qualification of a program, including establishing requirements for disqualification of a qualified program, and to delineate instances of manufacturer conduct that may result in the disqualification of a qualified program. The program is required by statute to report certain information to the Department and the proposed rule sets forth the information to be reported and the reporting intervals.