The bill amends section 539.001 of the Florida Statutes, specifically regarding pawnbroker transaction forms. It authorizes these forms to be completed in either digital or printed formats, allowing pawnbrokers the flexibility to use whichever format they prefer. The bill also revises recordkeeping requirements, stipulating that pawnbrokers must maintain copies of completed transaction forms on their premises for at least one year and deliver the original printed forms or printed copies of digital forms to law enforcement officials by the end of each business day. Additionally, it includes provisions for the electronic transfer of transactions if the appropriate law enforcement agency provides the necessary software and equipment.

Key changes in the bill include the specification that printed forms must be 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and that digital forms must use a font size of at least 12 points. The bill also clarifies that if a pawnbroker uses electronic images of identification, they must maintain these images to meet the same recordkeeping standards as for original printed forms. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 678 Filed: 539.001