Florida Statutes Title XIV. Taxation and Finance § 213.295. Automated sales suppression devices

(a) “Automated sales suppression device” or “zapper” means a software program that falsifies the electronic records of electronic cash registers or other point-of-sale systems, including, but not limited to, transaction data and transaction reports. The term includes the software program, any device that carries the software program, or an Internet link to the software program.

(b) “Electronic cash register” means a device that keeps a register or supporting documents through the use of an electronic device or computer system designed to record transaction data for the purpose of computing, compiling, or processing retail sales transaction data.

(c) “Phantom-ware” means a hidden programming option embedded in the operating system of an electronic cash register or hardwired into the electronic cash register which may be used to create a second set of records or eliminate or manipulate transaction records, which may or may not be preserved in digital formats, to represent the true or manipulated record of transactions in the electronic cash register.

(d) “Transaction data” includes:

(e) “Transaction report” means:

(a) Commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) Is liable for all taxes, fees, penalties, and interest due the state which result from the use of an automated sales suppression device, a zapper, or phantom-ware.

(c) Shall forfeit to the state as an additional penalty all profits associated with the sale or use of an automated sales suppression device, a zapper, or phantom-ware.