Fla. Stat. 536.16
Prima facie evidence of ownership

Any log found in any county branded with a brand recorded in said county by any person shall be deemed prima facie to be the property of such person.

Source: Section 536.16 — Prima facie evidence of ownership, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0536.16 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

536.13
Stamp or brand for logs 536.14
Brands to be recorded by clerk of circuit court 536.15
May prevent use by others 536.16
Prima facie evidence of ownership 536.17
Where two or more brands the same 536.18
Defacing the mark or brand of lumber and timber 536.19
Unlawful use of recorded log brand or stamp

Current through Fall 2025

§ 536.16. Prima facie evidence of ownership's source at flsenate.gov

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._536.16

Original Source: Section 536.16 — Prima facie evidence of ownership, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0536.16 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 536.16 Prima facie evidence of ownership

Fla. Stat. 536.16
Prima facie evidence of ownership