§ 18-152. Finding of facts and purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this article is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Hernando County, pursuant to chapter 125, Florida Statutes, by mandating the form of purchase transaction information kept by secondary metals recyclers, as defined herein, provided in an electronically formatted and maintained database to law enforcement officials. Such mandatory provisions shall assist law enforcement in their efforts to conduct timely and thorough investigations in matters concerning the theft of ferrous and/or nonferrous metals.

(Ord. No. 2012-2, § 3, 2-14-12)