§ 8A-124.6. Intent and application.

(a)

The provisions of this article shall be construed liberally to promote the following policies:

(1)

To establish the law governing consumer protection for drycleaning and laundering practices within this county.

(2)

To address drycleaning and laundering practices in this County in a manner that is not inconsistent with federal law and the laws of this state relating to consumer protection and drycleaning and laundering.

(b)

It is the intent of this article to seek to secure the satisfaction and confidence of customers and members of the public when utilizing a cleaner. This article shall be effective in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County and shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes set forth herein and to protect the public. This article shall be known and cited as the "Miami-Dade County Drycleaning and Laundering Ordinance."

(c)

Nothing in this article shall be construed to remove the authority or jurisdiction of any state or local agency with respect to goods or services regulated or controlled under other provisions of law or ordinance.

(d)

This article is not applicable to an act or practice required or expressly permitted by federal law or the laws of this state.

(e)

The provisions of this article shall be deemed supplemental to all county and municipal ordinances. In the event of a conflict between any of the provisions of this article and any provision of any county or municipal ordinance, the provision which establishes the most stringent standard shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 97-14, § 1, 2-25-97)