Certain acts and practices prohibited.
F.S. 538.15
in effectIt is unlawful for a secondhand dealer or any employee thereof to do or allow any of the following acts:
(1)
Knowingly make a transaction with:
(a)
Any person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol when such condition is visible or apparent;
(b)
Any person under the age of 18 years; or
(c)
Any person using a name other than her or his own name or the registered name of her or his business.
(2)
Have a secondhand store open or engage in or conduct business as a secondhand dealer between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. A secondhand dealer shall not conduct any transaction at a drive-through window or similar device.
(3)
Fail to pay any sales tax owed to the Department of Revenue or fail to have a sales tax registration number.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter538/AllFetched: 7/8/2026