§ 14-32. Definitions.  


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  • [For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:]

    Administrative fees means the actual cost, if any, to the county sheriff's office, or any other law enforcement agency whose jurisdiction falls within the boundaries of the county, incurred through the printing of decals and consent forms for the combat automobile theft (C.A.T.) program.

    Consent form means a legally binding form designed by the sheriff's office in accordance with F.S. § 316.008, signed by the registered and/or titled owner of the vehicle enrolled in the combat automobile theft (C.A.T.) program. Once signed, the consent form will be kept on file with the appropriate law enforcement agency and serve as written authorization to stop the vehicle designated on the form between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

    Decal means an adhesive emblem approved by the sheriff's office in accordance with the provisions of F.S. § 316.008, for the purpose of posting in the bottom left corner of the back window of a motor vehicle to indicate owner consent for a traffic stop in accordance with the requirements of the combat automobile theft (C.A.T.) program.

    Motor vehicle means a conveyance meeting the description of a motor vehicles as defined in F.S. § 316.003(21).

    Registered owner means the legally recorded holder(s) of a motor vehicle, whose name(s) appear on the motor vehicle's registration certificate.

    Titled owner means the legally recorded holder(s) of the motor vehicle's title, whose name(s) appear on the motor vehicle's title.

(Ord. No. 94-9, § 2, 4-18-94)