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FL H1047
Bill
Status
Failed
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Cortes
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AI Summary
- Changes law enforcement authority regarding stolen goods held by secondhand dealers from "may place" to "shall place" a 90-day written hold order upon probable cause that goods are stolen
- Hold orders are subject to court disposition and may be extended beyond 90 days by a court of competent jurisdiction if further holding is necessary for trial or property safeguard
- Secondhand dealers must release property subject to a hold order to law enforcement upon request for use in criminal investigations without waiving their rights or interest in the property
- Upon criminal proceeding completion, property must be returned to the secondhand dealer unless the court orders different disposition; if alternate disposition is ordered, the court must order restitution from the property's original seller to the dealer including the purchase price plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs
- Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Secondhand Dealers
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
4/28/2015
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/8/2015
Full Bill Text
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