Florida § 812.016 - Possession of altered property.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 812.016 — Possession of altered property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 812.016. Possession of altered property.
Any dealer in property who knew or should have known that the identifying features, such as serial numbers and permanently affixed labels, of property in his or her possession had been removed or altered without the consent of the manufacturer, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as defined in ss. 775.082 and 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 812.016
What does Florida Statutes § 812.016 cover?
Section 812.016 ("Possession of altered property.") 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 § 812.016?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 812.016" (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 § 812.016 apply to my situation?
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