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FL H0189

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Tobia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes s. 775.089 to expand the definition of "victim" to include trade associations representing owners or lawful producers of recordings in certain criminal cases
  • Trade associations may be designated as victims and collect restitution if the victim grants written authorization and the offense involves sale or possession for sale of physical articles under s. 540.11(3)(a)3.
  • Restricts restitution obligation to physical articles only and explicitly excludes electronic articles or digital files distributed or made available online
  • Defines "trade association" as an organization founded and funded by businesses in a specific industry to protect their collective interests
  • Takes effect October 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Criminal Restitution

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -HJ 1178

3/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Tourism3/5/2012
Judiciary11/18/2011
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee10/18/2011
Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/3/2011

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