538.17 – Local regulation of secondhand dealers.
538.17 Local regulation of secondhand dealers.—Nothing in this chapter shall preclude political subdivisions of the state and municipalities from enacting laws more restrictive than the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 2, ch. 89-533; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
537.013 – Prohibited Acts.
537.013 Prohibited acts.— (1) A title loan lender, or any agent or employee of a title loan lender, shall not: (a) Falsify or fail to make an entry of any material matter in a title loan agreement or any extension of such agreement. (b) Refuse to allow the office to inspect completed title loan agreements, extensions of such agreements, […]
538.18 – Definitions.
538.18 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Appropriate law enforcement official” means the sheriff of the county in which a secondary metals recycler is located or, if the secondary metals recycler is located within a municipality, the police chief of the municipality in which the secondary metals recycler is located; however, the sheriff or police […]
537.014 – Right to Reclaim; Lost Title Loan Agreement.
537.014 Right to reclaim; lost title loan agreement.— (1) Any person presenting identification of such person as the borrower and presenting the borrower’s copy of the title loan agreement to the title loan lender is presumed to be entitled to reclaim the loan property described in the title loan agreement. However, if the title loan lender determines […]
537.015 – Criminal Penalties.
537.015 Criminal penalties.— (1) Any person who acts as a title loan lender without first securing the license prescribed by this act commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (2) In addition to any other applicable penalty, any person who willfully violates any provision of this act […]
537.016 – Subpoenas; Enforcement Actions; Rules.
537.016 Subpoenas; enforcement actions; rules.— (1) The office may issue and serve subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, papers, books, records, and other evidence before the office in any matter pertaining to this act. The office may administer oaths and affirmations to any person whose testimony is required. If any person […]
537.017 – Investigations and Complaints.
537.017 Investigations and complaints.— (1) The office may make any investigation and examination of any licensee or other person the office deems necessary to determine compliance with this act. For such purposes, the office may examine the books, accounts, records, and other documents or matters of any licensee or other person. The office may compel the production […]
537.018 – County and Municipal Ordinances.
537.018 County and municipal ordinances.—Nothing in this act precludes a county or municipality from adopting ordinances more restrictive, in whole or in part, than the provisions of this act. History.—s. 19, ch. 2000-138.
538.03 – Definitions; applicability.
538.03 Definitions; applicability.— (1) As used in this part, the term: (a) “Acquire” means to obtain by purchase, consignment, or trade. (b) “Appropriate law enforcement official” means the sheriff of the county in which a secondhand dealer is located or, if the secondhand dealer is located within a municipality, both the police chief of the municipality and the sheriff; […]
538.04 – Recordkeeping requirements; penalties.
538.04 Recordkeeping requirements; penalties.— (1) A secondhand dealer shall complete a secondhand dealers transaction form at the time of the actual transaction. A secondhand dealer shall maintain a copy of a completed transaction form on the registered premises for at least 1 year after the date of the transaction. However, the secondhand dealer shall maintain a copy […]