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FL Stat § 538.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part II - Secondary Metals Recyclers (Ss. 538.18-538.28)|538.23 - Violations and penalties.

538.23 Violations and penalties.—(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a secondary metals recycler who knowingly and intentionally:1. Violates s. 538.20 or s. 538.21;2. Engages in a pattern of failing to keep records required by s. 538.19;3. Violates s. 538.26(2); or4. Violates s. 538.235,commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(b) A secondary metals recycler who commits a third or subsequent violation of paragraph (a) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(2) A secondary metals recycler is presumed to know upon receipt of stolen regulated metals property in a purchase transaction that the regulated metals property has been stolen from another if the secondary metals recycler knowingly and intentionally fails to maintain the information required in s. 538.19 and shall, upon conviction of a violation of s. 812.015, be punished as provided in s. 812.014(2) or (3).(3) Any person who knowingly gives false verification of ownership or who gives a false or altered identification and who receives money or other consideration from a secondary metals recycler in return for regulated metals property commits:(a) A felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the value of the money or other consideration received is less than $300.(b) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the value of the money or other consideration received is $300 or more.(4) If a lawful owner recovers stolen regulated metals property from a secondary metals recycler who has complied with this part, and the person who sold the regulated metals property to the secondary metals recycler is convicted of theft, a violation of this section, or dealing in stolen property, the court shall order the defendant to make full restitution, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, court costs, and other expenses to the secondary metals recycler pursuant to s. 775.089.(5) A person acting as a secondary metals recycler who is not registered with the department under s. 538.25 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-533; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; ss. 3, 4, ch. 92-79; s. 2, ch. 92-157; s. 4, ch. 93-37; s. 10, ch. 95-184; s. 3, ch. 2008-69; s. 10, ch. 2012-179; s. 1, ch. 2012-185; s. 90, ch. 2013-15; s. 109, ch. 2019-167.
FL Stat § 538.235 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part II - Secondary Metals Recyclers (Ss. 538.18-538.28)|538.235 - Method of payment.

538.235 Method of payment.—(1) A secondary metals recycler may not enter into any cash transaction:(a) In excess of $1,000 for the purchase of regulated metals property; or(b) In any amount for the purchase of restricted regulated metals property.(2) Payment in excess of $1,000 for the purchase of regulated metals property shall be made by check issued to the seller of the metal and payable to the seller.(3) Payment for the purchase of restricted regulated metals property shall be made by check issued to the seller of the metal and payable to the seller or by electronic payment to the seller’s bank account or the seller’s employer’s bank account.(a) Each check shall be mailed by the secondary metals recycler directly to the street address of the seller that is on file with the secondary metals recycler unless otherwise provided in this part. A check may not be mailed to a post office box. Electronic payments shall be transmitted to an account for which the seller is listed as an account holder or an employee or agent of the seller.(b) Each check or electronic payment shall be mailed or transmitted by the secondary metals recycler to the seller within 3 days after the purchase transaction unless otherwise provided in this section.(c) The secondary metals recycler may provide a check at the time of the purchase transaction, rather than mailing the check as required in paragraph (a), if the seller is:1. An organization, corporation, or association registered with the state as a charitable, philanthropic, religious, fraternal, civic, patriotic, social, or school-sponsored organization or association, or any nonprofit corporation or association;2. A law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity;3. A trustee in bankruptcy, executor, administrator, or receiver who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler;4. A public official acting under judicial process or authority who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler;5. A sheriff acting under the authority of a court’s writ of execution, or by virtue of any process issued by a court, if proof thereof has been presented to the secondary metals recycler; or6. A manufacturing, industrial, or other commercial vendor that generates regulated materials in the ordinary course of business.History.—s. 4, ch. 2008-69; s. 6, ch. 2012-179.
FL Stat § 538.24 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part II - Secondary Metals Recyclers (Ss. 538.18-538.28)|538.24 - Stolen regulated metals property; petition for return.

538.24 Stolen regulated metals property; petition for return.—(1) If the secondary metals recycler contests the identification or ownership of the regulated metals property, the party other than the secondary metals recycler claiming ownership of any stolen goods in the possession of a secondary metals recycler may, provided that a timely report of the theft of the regulated metals property was made to the proper authorities, bring an action for replevin in the county or circuit court by petition in substantially the following form:Plaintiff A. B. sues defendant C. D., and alleges:1. This is an action to recover possession of personal property in     County, Florida.2. The description of the property is:   (list property)  . To the best of plaintiff’s knowledge, information, and belief, the value of the property is $  .3. Plaintiff is the lawful owner of the property and can identify the property as belonging to the plaintiff in the following manner:   (explain basis of identification)  .4. Plaintiff is entitled to the possession of the property under a security agreement dated    ,   (year)  , a copy of which is attached.5. To the plaintiff’s best knowledge, information, and belief, the property is located at      .6. The property is wrongfully detained by defendant. Defendant came into possession of the property by   (describe method of possession)  . To plaintiff’s best knowledge, information, and belief, defendant detains the property because   (give reasons)  .7. The property has not been taken under an execution or attachment against plaintiff’s property.(2) The filing fees shall be waived by the clerk of the court and the service fee shall be waived by the sheriff. The court may award the prevailing party reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.(3) Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall set a hearing to be held at the earliest possible time. Upon the receipt by a secondary metals recycler of a petition for return, the secondary metals recycler shall hold, and shall not process or otherwise alter, the regulated metals property at issue, or any portion thereof, until the court determines the respective interests of the parties.History.—s. 2, ch. 89-533; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 25, ch. 99-6.
FL Stat § 538.28 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part II - Secondary Metals Recyclers (Ss. 538.18-538.28)|538.28 - Local government regulation.

538.28 Local government regulation.—(1) The regulation of purchase transactions involving regulated metals property is preempted to the state. Except as provided in subsection (2), an ordinance or regulation adopted by a county or municipality relating to the purchase or sale of regulated metals property or the registration or licensure of secondary metals recyclers is void.(2) This part does not preempt an ordinance or regulation originally enacted by a county or municipality before March 1, 2012. Such ordinance or regulation may subsequently be amended to incorporate any provision of this part.(3) This section does not apply to a county as defined in s. 125.011(1) until July 1, 2013.History.—s. 9, ch. 2012-179.
FL Stat § 538.31 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part III - Mail-in Secondhand Precious Metals Dealers (Ss. 538.31-538.37)|538.31 - Definitions; applicability.

538.31 Definitions; applicability.—(1) As used in this part, the term:(a) “Department” means the Department of Revenue.(b) “Jewelry” means a personal ornament that contains precious metals and may contain gemstones.(c) “Mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer” means any person or entity that:1. Conducts business within this state and that contracts with other persons or entities to buy precious metals or jewelry through an Internet website, the United States mail, or telemarketing; or2. Conducts business within this state and regularly engages in the business of purchasing jewelry or precious metals through the mail or Internet-based transactions.(d) “Precious metals” means any item containing any gold, silver, or platinum, or any combination thereof.(e) “Seller” means any person or entity offering precious metals or jewelry for purchase which belong solely to that person or entity and has absolute authority to sell such goods.(f) “Transaction” includes any event relating to the purchase of secondhand precious metals or jewelry by a mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer.(2) This part does not apply to:(a) Any person or entity that is available to the public for walk-in business and regulated under part I.(b) The purchase, consignment, or trade of secondhand precious metals or jewelry with another mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer or secondhand dealer regulated under part I.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s. 3, ch. 2009-162.
FL Stat § 538.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part III - Mail-in Secondhand Precious Metals Dealers (Ss. 538.31-538.37)|538.33 - Tendering payment.

538.33 Tendering payment.—Any payment by the mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer resulting from the sale, purchase, consignment, or trade of precious metals must be made to the person or entity by check to a lawful bank account or via a money services business licensed under part II of chapter 560.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s. 3, ch. 2009-162.
FL Stat § 538.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part III - Mail-in Secondhand Precious Metals Dealers (Ss. 538.31-538.37)|538.34 - Inspection of records and premises.

538.34 Inspection of records and premises.—The dealer must allow a law enforcement agency to inspect its business records, inventory, and premises during normal business hours to ensure compliance with this part.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s. 3, ch. 2009-162.
FL Stat § 538.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part III - Mail-in Secondhand Precious Metals Dealers (Ss. 538.31-538.37)|538.35 - Holding period.

538.35 Holding period.—(1) The dealer may not sell, barter, exchange, alter, adulterate, use, or in any way dispose of any goods purchased from a seller within 10 calendar days after the date payment is issued for acquisition of the goods.(2) Records of the sale, purchase, consignment, or trade of precious metals or jewelry must be maintained by the business for at least 2 years after the date of the transaction.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s. 3, ch. 2009-162.
FL Stat § 538.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part III - Mail-in Secondhand Precious Metals Dealers (Ss. 538.31-538.37)|538.36 - Acts and practices prohibited; penalties.

538.36 Acts and practices prohibited; penalties.—(1) Any dealer not registered with the department as a mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer, or who fails to comply with this part, commits a felony of the third degree for each completed transaction, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. If an officer or corporation is convicted or found guilty of, or pleads nolo contendere to, any such offense, the officer or corporation may not operate thereafter for 1 year as a mail-in secondhand precious metals dealer within the state.(2) Any person who knowingly gives false personal identifying information to the dealer, who provides a driver license number or government-issued identification number that does not belong to him or her, or who makes any false statement with respect to being of lawful age or his or her ownership of goods, and who receives payment from the dealer commits:(a) If the value of the money received is less than $300, a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(b) If the value of the money received is $300 or more, a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(3) The penalty provisions of s. 538.07 apply to any dealer who knowingly violates any provision of this part.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s. 3, ch. 2009-162.
FL Stat § 538.37 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers|Part III - Mail-in Secondhand Precious Metals Dealers (Ss. 538.31-538.37)|538.37 - Powers and duties of department.

538.37 Powers and duties of department.—The department has the authority provided under s. 538.11.History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-158; s, 3, ch. 2009-162.
FL Stat § 553.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.35 - Short title.

553.35 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Manufactured Building Act of 1979.”History.—s. 1, ch. 71-172; s. 1, ch. 74-208; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-152; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 553.355 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.355 - Minimum construction requirements established.

553.355 Minimum construction requirements established.—The Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention and Lifesafety Codes shall be the minimum construction requirements governing the manufacture, design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, and demolition of manufactured buildings.History.—s. 54, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372.
FL Stat § 553.375 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.375 - Recertification of manufactured buildings.

553.375 Recertification of manufactured buildings.—Prior to the relocation to a site that has a higher design wind speed, modification, or change of occupancy of a manufactured building within the state, the manufacturer, dealer, or owner thereof may apply to the department for recertification of that manufactured building. The department shall, by rule, provide what information the applicant must submit for recertification and for plan review and inspection of such manufactured buildings and shall establish fees for recertification. Upon a determination by the department that the manufactured building complies with the applicable building codes, the department shall issue a recertification insignia. A manufactured building that bears recertification insignia does not require any additional approval by an enforcement jurisdiction in which the building is sold or installed, and is considered to comply with all applicable codes. As an alternative to recertification by the department, the manufacturer, dealer, or owner of a manufactured building may seek appropriate permitting and a certificate of occupancy from the local jurisdiction in accordance with procedures generally applicable under the Florida Building Code.History.—s. 59, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372; s. 29, ch. 2010-176.
FL Stat § 553.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.38 - Application and scope.

553.38 Application and scope.—The department shall enforce every provision of the Florida Building Code adopted pursuant hereto, except that local land use and zoning requirements, fire zones, building setback requirements, side and rear yard requirements, site development requirements, property line requirements, subdivision control, and onsite installation requirements, as well as the review and regulation of architectural and aesthetic requirements, are specifically and entirely reserved to local authorities. Such local requirements and rules which may be enacted by local authorities must be reasonable and uniformly applied and enforced without any distinction as to whether a building is a conventionally constructed or manufactured building. A local government shall require permit fees only for those inspections actually performed by the local government for the installation of a factory-built structure. Such fees shall be equal to the amount charged for similar inspections on conventionally built housing.History.—s. 4, ch. 71-172; s. 1, ch. 74-208; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 3, ch. 78-323; ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-152; ss. 2, 4, ch. 80-86; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 60, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372.
FL Stat § 553.381 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.381 - Manufacturer certification.

553.381 Manufacturer certification.—(1) Before manufacturing buildings to be located within this state or selling manufactured buildings within this state, whichever occurs later, a manufacturer must be certified by the department. The department shall certify a manufacturer upon receipt from the manufacturer and approval and verification by the department of the following:(a) The manufacturer’s internal quality control procedures and manuals, including any amendments;(b) Evidence that the manufacturer has product liability insurance for the safety and welfare of the public in amounts determined by rule of the department; and(c) The fee established by the department under s. 553.37(8).(2) The department may revoke any certification upon the failure of the manufacturer to comply with the Florida Building Code or other requirements of this part.(3) Certification of manufacturers under this section shall be for a period of 3 years, subject to renewal by the manufacturer. Upon application for renewal, the manufacturer must submit the information described in subsection (1) or a sworn statement that there has been no change in the status or content of that information since the manufacturer’s last submittal. Fees for renewal of manufacturers’ certification shall be established by the department by rule.History.—ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 802, ch. 97-103; ss. 61, 62, ch. 2000-141; s. 30, ch. 2001-63; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372; s. 7, ch. 2008-191.
FL Stat § 553.382 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.382 - Placement of certain housing.

553.382 Placement of certain housing.—Notwithstanding any other law or ordinance to the contrary, in order to expand the availability of affordable housing in this state, any residential manufactured building that is certified under this chapter by the department may be placed on a mobile home lot in a mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, or mobile home condominium, cooperative, or subdivision. Any such housing unit placed on a mobile home lot is a mobile home for purposes of chapter 723 and, therefore, all rights, obligations, and duties under chapter 723 apply, including the specifics of the prospectus. However, a housing unit subject to this section may not be placed on a mobile home lot without the prior written approval of the park owner. Each housing unit subject to this section shall be taxed as a mobile home under s. 320.08(11) and is subject to payments to the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Fund under s. 723.06116.History.—s. 7, ch. 2007-227; s. 411, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 553.39 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.39 - Injunctive relief.

553.39 Injunctive relief.—The department may seek injunctive or other relief from the circuit court of appropriate jurisdiction to compel compliance with the requirements of this part or with the Florida Building Code or to enjoin the sale, delivery, or installation of a manufactured building, upon an affidavit specifying the manner in which the building does not conform to the Florida Building Code or other requirements of this part. Noncompliance with the Florida Building Code or this part shall be considered prima facie evidence of irreparable damage in any cause of action brought under the authority of this part.History.—s. 6, ch. 71-172; s. 1, ch. 74-208; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-152; ss. 3, 4, ch. 80-86; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 63, ch. 2000-141.
FL Stat § 553.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part I - Manufactured Buildings (Ss. 553.35-553.42)|553.41 - Penalties.

553.41 Penalties.—Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 5A, ch. 71-172; s. 1, ch. 74-208; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-152; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 146, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429.