Fla. Stat. 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.

Source: Section 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, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0812.­055 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

812.005
Short title 812.012
Definitions 812.13
Robbery 812.14
Trespass and larceny with relation to utility fixtures 812.014
Theft 812.15
Unauthorized reception of communications services 812.015
Retail and farm theft 812.16
Operating chop shops 812.016
Possession of altered property 812.017
Use of a fraudulently obtained or false receipt 812.019
Dealing in stolen property 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 812.037
Construction of ss 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 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 812.131
Robbery by sudden snatching 812.133
Carjacking 812.135
Home-invasion robbery 812.141
Offenses involving critical infrastructure 812.145
Theft of copper or other nonferrous metals 812.0145
Theft from persons 65 years of age or older 812.146
Civil liability of owner of metal property 812.0147
Unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel 812.0151
Retail fuel theft 812.155
Hiring, leasing, or obtaining personal property or equipment with the intent to defraud 812.0155
Driver license suspension as an alternative sentence for a person under 18 years of age 812.171
Definition 812.172
Intent 812.173
Convenience business security 812.174
Training of employees 812.175
Enforcement 812.176
Rulemaking authority 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 812.1701
Short title 812.1725
Preemption

Current through Fall 2025

§ 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 & storage facilities's source at flsenate​.gov