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2011 Florida Statutes

SECTION 609
Secured party’s right to take possession after default.
F.S. 679.609
679.609 Secured party’s right to take possession after default.
(1) After default, a secured party:
(a) May take possession of the collateral; and
(b) Without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor’s premises under s. 679.610.
(2) A secured party may proceed under subsection (1):
(a) Pursuant to judicial process; or
(b) Without judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace.
(3) If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party which is reasonably convenient to both parties.
History.s. 7, ch. 2001-198.