Florida Attorney General Reports
Filed: Apr. 09, 1974
QUESTION: Does the adoption of s. 893.12 , F.S., and repeal of ss. 404.08 and 404.09, F.S., by Ch. 73-331, Laws of Florida, affect seizure of vehicles prior to July 1, 1973, upon which court proceedings had not been instituted SUMMARY: Under the authority of s. 893.12 , F.S., you have the authority to commence forfeiture proceedings on vehicles seized pursuant to law prior to July 1, 1973. As you noted in your recent letter, s. 404.08, F.S., was repealed by s. 33, Ch. 73-331, Laws of Florida. Ho..