FL H4043

Removes criminal penalties for failure to return hired or leased personal property or equipment from Florida Statute 812.155

Eliminates the previous misdemeanor (second degree) charge for unreturned property valued under $300 and felony (third degree) charge for property valued at $300 or more

Deletes procedural provisions including the 5-day demand for return notice requirements, prima facie evidence standards, and mandatory disclosure statements in rental agreements

Removes the provision allowing lessors to report unreturned vehicles as stolen to law enforcement

Effective date: July 1, 2016