Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 812.16: Operating chop shops; definitions; penalties; restitution; forfeiture
What this law says, in plain English
Operating a chop shop—a place where stolen vehicles or major parts are altered, dismantled, or hidden—is a felony of the third degree. Convicted persons may face restitution and forfeiture of vehicles and equipment.
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