(1) Except where otherwise provided herein, a person who knowingly violates any provision of this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 and by a fine not to exceed $10,000.
(2) When the lawful owner recovers stolen property from a secondhand dealer and the person who sold or pledged the stolen property to the secondhand dealer is convicted of theft, a violation of this section, or dealing in stolen property, the court shall order the defendant to make restitution to the secondhand dealer or the lawful owner, as applicable, pursuant to s. 775.089.
History.—s. 2, ch. 89-533; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 93-37; s. 5, ch. 2006-201.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 538 - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers
Part I - Secondhand Dealers (Ss. 538.03-538.17)
538.03 - Definitions; applicability.
538.04 - Recordkeeping requirements; penalties.
538.05 - Inspection of records and premises of secondhand dealers.
538.07 - Penalty for violation of chapter.
538.08 - Stolen goods; complaint for return.
538.11 - Powers and duties of department; rules.