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FL S0944

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Darren Soto

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes "may" to "shall," requiring law enforcement officers with jurisdiction to place a 90-day written hold order on goods suspected of being stolen when probable cause exists
  • Hold order becomes subject to court disposition under subsection (4)
  • Allows courts of competent jurisdiction to extend holds beyond 90 days if probable cause of theft and further holding is necessary for trial or property safeguarding
  • Maintains dealer responsibility for all civil and criminal liability related to the held property and employee actions
  • Effective date: July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Secondhand Dealers

Last Action

Died on Calendar

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2015
Criminal Justice3/24/2015
Commerce And Tourism2/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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