The Florida Senate

585.903  Seizure of animal products; procedures; penalties.--

(1)  Whenever the department or its duly authorized agent finds or has reason to believe that cause exists for the seizure of any animal product as set out in this part, the agent shall affix to the product a tag, stamp, or other appropriate marking giving notice that the product has been detained and seized by the department. The agent shall also warn all persons not to remove or dispose of the product by sale or otherwise, until written permission from the department or a court of competent jurisdiction is given. It is unlawful for any unauthorized person to remove or dispose of an animal product that has been seized and marked pursuant to this subsection.

(2)  Any person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. In addition, any person who violates subsection (1) is subject to a suspension or revocation of any permit under this part. The department may, in lieu of or in addition to the suspension or revocation, impose a fine against the violator in an amount not exceeding $1,000 per violation. All fines collected shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund.

History.--s. 35, ch. 92-180; s. 49, ch. 94-180.