Final Order — Motor Vehicle Retail Installment

Index: OFR 2026 - 392
STA TE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
In Re:
RIV A YAMAHA SOUTH, INC.,
D/B/A RIVA MOTORSPORTS AND
MARINE OF THE KEYS, and
MICHAEL MARTIN,
Petitioners.
FINAL ORDER
Case Number: 139113
This cause came on for consideration and final agency action. Upon review of the record and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, the Office of Financial Regulation ("Office") hereby finds:

1. The Office has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this case and the parties
   hereto.
2. The entry of this Final Order concludes the above-referenced matter.
   ORDERED:
   A. The Stipulation and Consent Agreement (Exhibit A) is hereby approved and incorporated by reference as if fully stated herein and is adopted as the Office's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. B. The parties shall comply with all terms of the Stipulation and Consent Agreement. DONE and ORDERED this 3rd day of August, 2026, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Commissioner

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Final Order was furnished to Riva Yamaha South, Inc., d/b/a Riva Motorsports and Marine of the Keys, and Michael Martin by U.S. Mail to 102550 Oversea~ wy., Key Largo, Florida 33037 and by electronic mail to asmai@rivamiami.com, on this ~ day of August, 2026. 2 C Tallahassee, FL 32314-8050 Email: Agency.Clerk@flofr.gov Tel: (850) 410-9889

STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
In Re:
RIVA YAMAHA SOUTH, INC.,
D/B/A RIV A MOTORSPORTS AND MARINE
OF THE KEYS, and
MICHAEL MARTIN,
Petitioners.
Exhibit A
Case Number: 139113
STIPULA TJON AND CONSENT AGREEMENT
The State of Florida, Office of Financial Regulation ("Office"), and RIV A YAMAHA SOUTH, INC., D/B/A RIV A MOTORSPORTS AND MARINE OF THE KEYS, and MICHAEL MARTIN ("Petitioners") in consideration of the mutual promises herein, recites, stipulates, and agrees as follows:
I. Background. On May 13, 2026, Petitioners submitted a new application for
licensure as a motor vehicle retail installment seller, pursuant to chapter 520, Florida Statutes. On May 29, 2026, the application was deemed complete. Based on disclosures made by Petitioners during the application process, the Office determined Petitioners engaged in unlicensed motor vehicle retail installment seller activity during the period of January 1, 2017, through May 13, 2026. Michael Martin is the President and Fifty (50) Percent Owner of Riva Yamaha South, Inc., d/b/a Riva Motorsports and Marine of the Keys. In lieu of initiating a formal proceeding, the parties are herein resolving the matters at issue.
2. Jurisdiction. The Office is the state agency charged with the administration and
enforcement of chapter 520, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder. The Office

has jurisdiction to bring this administrative action against Petitioners pursuant to chapter 520, Florida Statutes.
3. Findings. For purposes of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement, Petitioners
consent to the Office making a finding that during the period of January 1, 2017, through May 13, 2026. Petitioners engaged in unlicensed motor vehicle retail installment seller activity, in violation of sections 520.03(1) and 520.995(1), Florida Statutes.
4. Terms and Conditions. The parties agree that the issues raised can be
expeditiously resolved without further litigation by the execution of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement. The parties acknowledge that they have read this Stipulation and Consent Agreement and fully understand the rights, obligations, terms, duties, and responsibilities with respect to its contents. Therefore, in compromise and settlement of the foregoing findings and in consideration of the Office's forbearance from further litigation, Petitioners agree to the following terms and conditions:
a. FUTURE COMPLIANCE. Petitioners agree that it shall cease and desist from violations of chapter 520, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder, and comply with all provisions of chapter 520, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder. b. ADMINISTRATIVE FINE. Petitioners agree to pay the Office an administrative fine in the amount of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00), to be paid at the time of the execution and delivery of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement. This administrative fine shall be submitted in the fonn of a wire, cashier's check, or money order made payable to "Office of Financial Regulation ". Such payment shall reference Case Number 139113 and shall be sent to the attention of Agency Clerk- c/o Attorney Carrie S. Franz, Post Office Box 8050, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-8050. Petitioners acknowledge

and agree that in accordance with section 215.31, Florida Statutes, regarding the deposit of monies, (i) the tendered fine or settlement check may be deposited in advance of full execution or acceptance of the Stipulation and Consent Agreement; and (ii) such deposit shall not be construed as a final acceptance of the Stipulation and Consent Agreement absent full execution thereof and entry of a Final Order adopting same.
c. LICENSURE. The Office shall approve Petitioners' motor vehicle retail
installment seller application and issue the license within one business day of the date of the Final Order adopting this Stipulation and Consent Agreement.
5. Final Order. Petitioners consent to the entry of a Final Order, which incorporates
the terms of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement. Petitioners understand and agree that this Stipulation and Consent Agreement is subject to the final approval of the Office of Financial Regulation and the entry of the Final Order adopting such Agreement. In the event that the Final Order is not entered, this Stipulation and Consent Agreement shall be null and void. The Final Order incorporating this Stipulation and Consent Agreement constitutes final action by the Office for which the Office may seek enforcement pursuant to the provisions of chapters 520 and 120, Florida Statutes.
6. Waiver. By Petitioners' consent to the entry of a Final Order with respect to this
proceeding, Petitioners waive:
a) Any right to separately stated Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; b) Any right to receipt of a Notice of Rights pursuant to chapter 120, Florida Statutes; c) Any right to an administrative hearing or issuance of a Recommended Order pursuant to chapter 120, Florida Statutes; and

d) Any right to contest in any administrative forum or judicial proceeding (including, but not limited to, an appeal pursuant to section 120.68, Florida Statutes) the validity of any term, condition, obligation, or duty expressly created in this Stipulation and Consent Agreement and the Final Order.
7. Releases. Upon full execution of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement,
Petitioners waive, release and forever discharge the Office and its agents, representatives and employees from any and all causes of action, in law or in equity, which Petitioners may have arising out of this matter. The Office accepts this release and waiver by Petitioners on behalf of itself, its agents, representatives, and employees without acknowledging, and expressly denying, that any such right or cause of action may exist.
8. Failure to Com plv. Petitioners acknowledge, concur, and stipulate that Petitioners'
failure to comply with any of the terms, obligations and conditions of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement, and the Final Order adopting it, is a violation of the written agreement and the Final Order entered pursuant to chapters 120 and 520, Florida Statutes. Such non-compliance may result in the issuance of an emergency cease and desist order. However, nothing herein shall be construed to limit Petitioners' right to contest any finding or detennination of non-compliance.
9. Attorney's Fees. Each party herein shall be solely responsible for its separate costs
and attorney's fees incurred in the prosecution, defense, or negotiations in this matter up to and including the entry of the Final Order adopting this Stipulation and Consent Agreement.
10. Sevcrabilih·. The parties agree that if any provision of this Stipulation and Consent
Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the Stipulation and Consent Agreement will be given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end, the provisions of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement are declared severable.

11. Counterparts. This Stipulation and Consent Agreement may be executed in any
    number of counterparts, and by the parties in separate counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute but one Stipulation and Consent Agreement. Copies of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail shall have the same validity as if bearing an original signature.
12. Entire Agn·cment. This Stipulation and Consent Agreement represents the entire
    agreement by and between Petitioners and the Office. Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications or waivers of the provisions hereof shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed by the Office and Petitioners hereto, attached to the original of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement, and subject to the approval of the Office. WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Office and Petitioners execute this Stipulation and Consent Agreement for entry of a Final Order on the last date executed below. [This space is intentionally /~ft blank. Signatures to begin on following page.]

RIVA YAL MAHA SOUTI NC., D/B/A RIVA MOTORSPORTS AND MARINE OF THE KEYS:
Date: 7ft4:/ 2026
(Signature)
Name: Michael Martin Title: President and Fifty (50) Percent Owner State of f \ov:i d q County of _U.iom·, - bade Michae] Martin, as President and Fifty (50) Percent Owner of Riva Yamaha South, Inc., d/b/a Riva Motorsports and Marine of the Keys, BEFORE ME by means of ij?physical presence or D onJine notarization, has sworn ( or affirmed) that he has read and understands the foregoing agreement and voluntarily signed the same. ~'JJJ:.,,. i#!-•J;;,"#-.. YESSENIA ANDREA GONZALEZ ~t6 ~j MYCOMMISSION#HH318703 ,,~,,,,,l,'._o't-·" EXPIRES: Seplember 11, 2028 1li'r1l1lt' Check the appropriate box:
Personally known ~
OR Produced Identification D
Type of identification produced O Driver's License D Passport D Other _____ _ (Do not include ID number)

MJCHAEL MARTIN:
~ - (Signature)
Date:

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Name: Michael Martin
State of f \oy·1d ct
County of ~{\CJ.rY) 1 -tnde
Michael Martin, BEFORE ME by means of '¥f physical presence or O online notarization, has sworn ( or affirmed) that he has read and understands the foregoing agreement and voluntarily signed the same. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this__l1_ day of J \A,_l_j _ , 2026. Check the appropriate box:
Personally known ~
OR Produced Identification D
Type of identification produced D Driver's License 0 Passport D Other _ (Do not include ID number) JCE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION Grego~ ,~i!!,';fv Date: 7/26/2026 Division of Consumer Finance