Broward County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 20. LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS |
Article VII. CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE |
Division 3. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR AND MOTOR VEHICLE PAINTING SHOPS AND TECHNICIANS |
§ 20-176.37. Purpose.
(a)
It is hereby declared by the board of county commissioners that, in order to provide for and safeguard the life, health, safety, property and welfare of the people, the licensure and regulation of business enterprises engaged in the repair and painting of motor vehicles are matters affecting the public health, safety, welfare and interest; and any person desiring to conduct such a business enterprise shall be required to obtain a regulatory license, require the technicians employed by the business enterprises to obtain certification, and obey the regulations as hereinafter provided.
(b)
The purpose of this division is to ensure the proper handling of hazardous wastes generated by the repair and painting of motor vehicles and to protect the atmosphere and the water supply in Broward County; and, further, to provide a uniform system for the licensure and regulation of business enterprises which are engaged in or which intend to engage in repairing, rebuilding, restoring, painting and refinishing motor vehicles for compensation.
(Ord. No. 91-12, § 1, 3-12-91)