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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 817
FRAUDULENT PRACTICES
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F.S. 817.312
817.312 Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia.
(1)(a) A person may not:
1. Misrepresent himself or herself as a member or veteran of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Space Force, or National Guard; or
2. Wear the uniform of or any medal or insignia authorized for use by members or veterans of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, or the National Guard which he or she is not authorized to wear

while soliciting for charitable contributions or for the purpose of material gain, including, but not limited to, obtaining employment or public office resulting in receiving compensation.

(b) This subsection does not prohibit persons in the theatrical profession from wearing such uniforms, medals, or insignia while actually engaged in such profession.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.s. 2, ch. 2010-181; s. 2, ch. 2013-126; s. 1, ch. 2020-82; s. 21, ch. 2022-183.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 817.312
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S817.312 - FRAUD-FALSE STATEMENT - RENUMBERED. SEE REC # 9139 - F: T
S817.312 1a1 - FRAUD-IMPERSON - MISREP MILITARY/VETERAN SOLICIT MATERIAL GAIN - F: T
S817.312 1a2 - FRAUD-IMPERSON - WEAR UNI/MED/INSIG MILIT/VET SOLICIT MAT GAIN - F: T



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