Florida Statutes § 538.20 — Inspection of regulated metals property and records.

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From the Legislature's 2026 edition, which includes changes effective through January 1, 2027. Later effective dates are retained in each section's source notes.

2026 edition · Chapter 538 — SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS

Part II — SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS

During the usual and customary business hours of a secondary metals recycler, a law enforcement officer shall, after properly identifying herself or himself as a law enforcement officer, have the right to inspect:

(1) Any and all purchased regulated metals property in the possession of the secondary metals recycler, and

(2) Any and all records required to be maintained under s. 538.19.

History

History.—s. 2, ch. 89-533; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 749, ch. 97-103.

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