Florida: marked (pooled or branded) pallet law

An owner of field boxes, pallets, crates or containers may record its mark or brand with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; once recorded, the mark and registration number on a pallet are prima facie evidence of ownership.

Fla. Stat. §§ 506.19–506.28. In force since Invalid Date. Last reviewed October 27, 2026 by repallet.org editors. Not legal advice.

What the law says

• An owner of field boxes, pallets, crates or containers may record its mark or brand with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; once recorded, the mark and registration number on a pallet are prima facie evidence of ownership. Fla. Stat. § 506.19 (source)
• Unauthorized possession of a pallet marked with a registered mark is a misdemeanor of the first degree, and possession without written authority is prima facie evidence of the violation. Fla. Stat. § 506.24 (source)
• The owner of the mark may authorize a person in writing to use or hold its marked pallets. Fla. Stat. § 506.24(2) (source)
• Altering, removing or obliterating a registered mark, or holding a pallet whose mark has been altered, is a misdemeanor of the second degree. Fla. Stat. § 506.25 (source)
• Buying or receiving a marked pallet from anyone other than the registered owner or its agent is unlawful, and proof of the purchase is prima facie evidence the buyer knew it was stolen. Fla. Stat. § 506.26 (source)

What to do

Return marked pallets to their owner instead of selling, scrapping or burning them. See pooled pallets for each owner's return route.

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