Summary
The proposed repeal of Rule 12A-17.001, F.A.C. (Scope of Rules), removes an unnecessary rule regarding the administration, enforcement, and recordkeeping requirements imposed on secondhand dealers and secondary metals recyclers that is redundant of the provisions in Section 538.11, F.S.
The proposed amendments to Rule 12A-17.003, F.A.C. (Registration), and Rule 12A-17.005, F.A.C. (Public Use Forms): (1) update procedures for secondhand dealers and secondary metals recyclers regarding fingerprinting requirements when applying for a secondhand dealer’s or secondary metals recycler’s certificate of registration; and (2) include in the Registration Application for Secondhand Dealers and/or Secondary Metals Recyclers (Form DR-1S) the registration requirements for persons purchasing, consigning, or trading secondhand goods at a flea market and for auction businesses engaged in buying and selling estates, business inventory, surplus merchandise, or liquidations.