Privacy & Surveillance in St. Petersburg, FL (2026)
1 verified privacy & surveillance rules for St. Petersburg, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Security Camera Rules
St. Petersburg requires every convenience store to run a security camera system able to record and retrieve images for identifying and catching offenders, with at least one camera aimed at the front counter and one aimed at the entrance. Section 20-60 sits inside Chapter 20's public-safety article, not a general residential surveillance rule.
St. Petersburg Convenience Store Camera Mandate
Some RestrictionsSt. Petersburg City Code § 20-60(b)(1)
(b)Security standards. Every convenience store shall be equipped with the following security devices and standards:(1)A security camera system capable of recording and retrieving an image to assist in offender identification and apprehension. At least one camera shall be pointed at the front counter where transactions occur and at least one shall be pointed at the convenience store entrance.(c)...
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