Florida § 812.0147 - Unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 812.0147 — Unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 812.0147. Unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel.
(1) A person may not modify, alter, attempt to alter, and if altered, sell, possess, offer for sale, move, or cause to be moved onto the highways of this state a device known as a fifth wheel with the intent to use the fifth wheel to commit or attempt to commit theft. As used in this section, the term “fifth wheel” applies only to a fifth wheel on a commercial motor vehicle. (2) Any person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 812.0147
What does Florida Statutes § 812.0147 cover?
Section 812.0147 ("Unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel.") 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.
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