Exemptions.
F.S. 538.22
in effectThis part shall not apply to purchases of regulated metals property from:
(1)
Organizations, corporations, or associations registered with the state as charitable, philanthropic, religious, fraternal, civic, patriotic, social, or school-sponsored organizations or associations, or from any nonprofit corporation or association;
(2)
A law enforcement officer acting in an official capacity;
(3)
A trustee in bankruptcy, executor, administrator, or receiver who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler;
(4)
Any public official acting under judicial process or authority who has presented proof of such status to the secondary metals recycler;
(5)
A sale on the execution, or by virtue of any process issued by a court, if proof thereof has been presented to the secondary metals recycler; or
(6)
A manufacturing, industrial, or other commercial vendor that generates regulated materials in the ordinary course of business.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter538/AllFetched: 7/8/2026