§ 42-3. Combat auto theft program.

(a)

Establishment. Pursuant to F.S. § 316.008, there is hereby established within the unincorporated area of the county, a combat automobile theft program (CAT). The sheriff of the county shall be responsible for the administration of the program. The program shall include:

(1)

Consent forms to be executed by motor vehicle owners who enroll vehicles in the program;

(2)

CAT program decals which conform to the specifications, colors and design of the uniform CAT decal established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for use throughout the state; and

(3)

All other provisions of the combat automobile theft program as provided for in the Florida Uniform Traffic Control Law (F.S. ch. 316).

(b)

No civil liability. As provided in F.S. § 316.008(6), no civil liabilities shall arise from the actions of a law enforcement officer when stopping a vehicle with a decal evidencing enrollment in the CAT program, provided that the stop is made in accordance with the requirements of the CAT program.

(Ord. No. 97-22A, §§ 1, 2, 9-9-1997)