Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE; AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 20 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES ("CODE") TO UPDATE LICENSING STANDARDS, DEFINITIONS, AND PENALTIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND MOTOR VEHICLE PAINTING SHOPS AND TECHNICIANS, AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOPS AND TECHNICIANS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
A Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of public hearing to consider enactment of the Ordinance was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of May 7, 2024.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Board's consideration of the proposed Ordinance.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
If enacted, the Ordinance would amend Chapter 20, Article VII, Divisions 3 and 4 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Code") pertaining to Motor Vehicle Body Repair and Motor Vehicle Painting Shops, and Technicians Motor Vehicle Repair Shops, and Technicians.
If enacted, the amendments will require applicants to resolve outstanding fines, penalties, or other enforcement actions prior to licensure or license renewal. Additionally, as written, the Code currently requires all technicians to be certified by either the American Advanced Technicians Institute ("AATI") or the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ("ASE") training pr...
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