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Florida regulates scrap dealers under Chapter 538, Florida Statutes as Secondary Metals Recyclers. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issues registrations; the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) administers electronic reporting.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing agency | Florida FDACS |
| Annual fee | $75/location |
| Bond required | $10,000 surety bond |
| Electronic reporting | Required — FDLE Secondhand Dealer Reporting System (daily) |
| Cat conv hold | 10 business days — no payment AND no processing during hold |
Florida's 10-day hold on catalytic converters is the longest in the nation and is strictly enforced. The FDLE reporting system must be operational before you can legally purchase regulated metals in Florida.
Verify at fdacs.gov and fdle.state.fl.us.
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