§ 2-19-42. The board of county commissioners hereby make the following findings of fact.

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Manatee County is authorized by its Charter and Chapters 125 and 538, Florida Statutes, to enact and enforce regulations pertaining to secondary metals recyclers.

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The regulations herein contained are necessary to enable law enforcement authorities to more efficiently impede the sale of stolen property and identify those who are trafficking in stolen property.

(3)

The regulations herein contained provides an important local benefit to the growing metropolitan areas of Manatee County, are essential to effective law enforcement, and help promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Manatee County.

(Ord. No. 12-13, § 1, 2-28-12)

                    
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