Florida § 531.65 - Unauthorized use; penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 531.65 — Unauthorized use; penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 531.65. Unauthorized use; penalties.
If a weights or measures instrument or device is used commercially without a valid commercial use permit, the department may do one or more of the following: (1) Prohibit the further commercial use of the unpermitted instrument or device until the proper permit has been issued. (2) Employ and attach to the instrument or device such form, notice, tag, or seal to prevent the continued unauthorized use of the instrument or device. (3) In addition to the permit fees prescribed by rule for the commercial use of a weights and measures instrument or device, assess the late fee authorized under s. 531.62. (4) Impose penalties as prescribed in s. 531.50 in addition to the payment of appropriate permit fees for the commercial use of a weights and measures instrument or device.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 531.65
What does Florida Statutes § 531.65 cover?
Section 531.65 ("Unauthorized use; penalties.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 531.65?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 531.65" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 531.65 apply to my situation?
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