FL H1345

Secondhand dealers, secondary metals recyclers, and pawnbrokers must transmit transaction records to both local law enforcement and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for statewide data sharing

Transaction records must include detailed item descriptions (brand, serial number, precious metal type, photographs), seller identification (name, address, physical description, thumbprint), and transaction date/time

Secondary metals recyclers must electronically transmit purchase transaction records by 10 a.m. the next business day; records sent to law enforcement must exclude price information

Mail-in secondhand precious metals dealers must provide transaction information and seller identification to law enforcement and FDLE within 24 hours of entering contracts, with pictures available for online viewing via password-protected website

Effective date: July 1, 2026