Florida Statutes
Chapter 812 - Theft, Robbery, and Related Crimes
812.055 - Physical Inspection of Junkyards, Scrap Metal Processing Plants, Salvage Yards, Licensed Motor Vehicle or Vessel Dealers, Repair Shops, Parking Lots, Public Garages, Towing and Storage Facilities.


(1) Any law enforcement officer shall have the right to inspect any junkyard; scrap metal processing plant; motor vehicle or vessel salvage yard; licensed motor vehicle or vessel dealer’s lot; motor vehicle, vessel, or outboard repair shop; parking lot; public garage; towing and storage facility; or other establishment dealing with salvaged motor vehicle, vessel, or outboard parts.
(2) Such physical inspection shall be conducted during normal business hours and shall be for the purpose of locating stolen vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors; investigating the titling and registration of vehicles or vessels; inspecting vehicles, vessels, or outboard motors wrecked or dismantled; or inspecting records required in ss. 319.30 and 713.78.
History.—s. 7, ch. 78-412; s. 4, ch. 83-102; s. 10, ch. 90-283.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XLVI - Crimes

Chapter 812 - Theft, Robbery, and Related Crimes

812.005 - Short Title.

812.012 - Definitions.

812.014 - Theft.

812.0145 - Theft From Persons 65 Years of Age or Older; Reclassification of Offenses.

812.0147 - Unlawful Possession or Use of a Fifth Wheel.

812.015 - Retail and Farm Theft; Transit Fare Evasion; Mandatory Fine; Alternative Punishment; Detention and Arrest; Exemption From Liability for False Arrest; Resisting Arrest; Penalties.

812.0155 - Driver License Suspension as an Alternative Sentence for a Person Under 18 Years of Age.

812.016 - Possession of Altered Property.

812.017 - Use of a Fraudulently Obtained or False Receipt.

812.019 - Dealing in Stolen Property.

812.0191 - Dealing in Property Paid for in Whole or in Part by the Medicaid Program.

812.0195 - Dealing in Stolen Property by Use of the Internet.

812.022 - Evidence of Theft or Dealing in Stolen Property.

812.025 - Charging Theft and Dealing in Stolen Property.

812.028 - Defenses Precluded.

812.032 - Supplemental Fine.

812.035 - Civil Remedies; Limitation on Civil and Criminal Actions.

812.037 - Construction of Ss. 812.012-812.037.

812.052 - Certain Purchases Prohibited.

812.055 - Physical Inspection of Junkyards, Scrap Metal Processing Plants, Salvage Yards, Licensed Motor Vehicle or Vessel Dealers, Repair Shops, Parking Lots, Public Garages, Towing and Storage Facilities.

812.061 - Larceny; Return of Property to Owner; Procedure.

812.062 - Notification to Owner and Law Enforcement Agency Initiating Stolen Motor Vehicle Report Upon Recovery of Stolen Vehicle.

812.081 - Theft of or Trafficking in Trade Secrets; Definitions; Penalties; Providing to Foreign Entities; Restitution.

812.13 - Robbery.

812.131 - Robbery by Sudden Snatching.

812.133 - Carjacking.

812.135 - Home-Invasion Robbery.

812.14 - Trespass and Larceny With Relation to Utility Fixtures; Theft of Utility Services.

812.145 - Theft of Copper or Other Nonferrous Metals.

812.146 - Civil Liability of Owner of Metal Property.

812.15 - Unauthorized Reception of Communications Services; Penalties.

812.155 - Hiring, Leasing, or Obtaining Personal Property or Equipment With the Intent to Defraud; Failing to Return Hired or Leased Personal Property or Equipment; Rules of Evidence.

812.16 - Operating Chop Shops; Definitions; Penalties; Restitution; Forfeiture.

812.1701 - Short Title.

812.171 - Definition.

812.172 - Intent.

812.1725 - Preemption.

812.173 - Convenience Business Security.

812.174 - Training of Employees.

812.175 - Enforcement; Civil Fine.

812.176 - Rulemaking Authority.