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FL Stat § 817.34 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.34 - False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale.

817.34 False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale.—Any person who shall knowingly subscribe to or make or cause to be made, any false statements or false entry in any book of any investment company or exhibit any false paper with the intention of deceiving any person authorized to examine into the affairs of any investment company, or shall make, utter or publish any false statement of the financial condition of any investment company, or the stock, bonds or other securities by it offered for sale, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 9, ch. 6422, 1913; RGS 5748; CGL 7975; s. 866, ch. 71-136.
FL Stat § 817.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.35 - Sale of cemetery lots or mausoleum space; promises.

817.35 Sale of cemetery lots or mausoleum space; promises.—(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to sell, offer for sale, or advertise for sale, cemetery lots or mausoleum space, upon the guarantee, promise, representation or inducement to the purchaser that the same may be sold or repurchased at a financial profit.(2) Any violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 22080, 1943; s. 7B, ch. 24337, 1947; s. 867, ch. 71-136.
FL Stat § 817.355 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.355 - Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket.

817.355 Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket.—(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), a person who counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses a ticket, card, wristband, or other medium that accesses or is associated with a ticket; or a ticket, token, or paper designed for admission to or the rendering of services by a sports, amusement, concert, or other facility offering services to the general public, with the intent to defraud such facility, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (1) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(3) A person who counterfeits, forges, alters, clones, or possesses 10 or more tickets, cards, wristbands, or other media that access or are associated with a ticket, token, or paper designed for admission to or the rendering of services by a sports, amusement, concert, or other facility offering services to the general public with the intent to defraud such facility, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 1, ch. 84-297; s. 195, ch. 91-224; s. 1, ch. 2014-95.
FL Stat § 817.357 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.357 - Purchase of tickets.

817.357 Purchase of tickets.—Whoever knowingly purchases from the original ticket seller a quantity of tickets to an event which exceeds the maximum ticket limit quantity posted by or on behalf of the original ticket seller at the point of original sale or printed on the tickets themselves and intends to resell such tickets violates ss. 501.201-501.213, the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. A person or firm is not liable under this section with respect to tickets for which that person or firm is the original ticket seller. For purposes of this section, the term “original ticket seller” means the issuer of such ticket or a person or firm who provides distribution services or ticket sales services under a contract with such issuer.History.—s. 2, ch. 2006-105.
FL Stat § 817.361 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.361 - Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets.

817.361 Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Issuer” means the person or entity that created a multiuse ticket and is obligated to allow admission thereunder.(b) “Multiuse ticket” means a ticket, other medium, or right designed for admission to more than one theme park complex, or to more than one amusement location or other facility in a theme park complex, or for admission for more than 1 day or more than once in the same day to one or more such locations or facilities in a theme park complex.(c) “Theme park complex” means an area comprised of at least 25 acres of land owned by the same business entity and which contains rides or other recreational activities.(2) A person who offers for sale, sells, or transfers in connection with a commercial transaction, with or without consideration, a nontransferable multiuse ticket or a card, wristband, or other medium that accesses or is associated with any such nontransferable multiuse ticket after the nontransferable multiuse ticket has been used at least once for admission commits a violation of this subsection. For purposes of this subsection, a multiuse ticket is nontransferable unless the phrase “may be used by more than one person” is printed clearly on the multiuse ticket by the issuer or the issuer explicitly states on its website that the multiuse ticket may be used by more than one person.(3)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates subsection (2) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(b) A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 1, ch. 88-127; s. 2, ch. 2014-95.
FL Stat § 817.37 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.37 - Touting; defining; providing punishment; ejection from racetracks.

817.37 Touting; defining; providing punishment; ejection from racetracks.—(1) Any person who knowingly and designedly by false representation attempts to, or does persuade, procure or cause another person to wager on a horse in a race to be run in this state or elsewhere, and upon which money is wagered in this state, and who asks or demands compensation as a reward for information or purported information given in such case is a tout, and is guilty of touting.(2) Any person who is a tout, or who attempts or conspires to commit touting, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) Any person who in the commission of touting falsely uses the name of any official of the Florida Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering, its inspectors or attaches, or of any official of any racetrack association, or the names of any owner, trainer, jockey, or other person licensed by the Florida Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering, as the source of any information or purported information shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(4) Any person who has been convicted of touting by any court, and the record of whose conviction on such charge is on file in the office of the Florida Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering, any court of this state, or of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any person who has been ejected from any racetrack of this or any other state for touting or practices inimical to the public interest shall be excluded from all racetracks in this state and if such person returns to a racetrack he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any such person who refuses to leave such track when ordered to do so by inspectors of the Florida Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering or by any peace officer, or by an accredited attache of a racetrack or association shall be guilty of a separate offense which shall be a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.History.—ss. 1-4, ch. 24344, 1947; s. 10, ch. 26484, 1951; s. 1, ch. 67-233; s. 2, ch. 71-98; s. 869, ch. 71-136; s. 1257, ch. 97-102.
FL Stat § 817.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.38 - Simulated process.

817.38 Simulated process.—(1) CIRCULATION PROHIBITED.—It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to send or deliver, or cause to be sent or delivered any letter, paper, document, notice of intent to bring suit, or other notice or demand, which simulates a summons, complaint, writ, or other court process, or any letter, paper, or document which simulates the seal of the state or the stationery of any state agency or fictitious state agency with intent to lead the recipient or sendee to believe that the same is genuine, for the purpose of obtaining any money or thing of value, or that a state agency is the sending party. The sending of such simulating document shall be prima facie evidence of such intent, and it shall be no defense to show that the document bears any statement to the contrary, nor shall it be a defense to show that the money or thing of value sought to be obtained was to apply as payment on a valid obligation.(2) EVIDENCE OF DELIVERY.—In prosecutions for violation of this section, the prosecution may show that the simulating document was deposited in the post office for mailing or was delivered to any person with intent to be forwarded, and such showing shall be sufficient proof of the sending or delivery.(3) VENUE.—Any person violating this section may be tried therefor in the county where such simulating document was so deposited, or the county where the same was received.(4) EXCEPTION.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the printing, publication or distribution of blank forms of genuine summons and other court process.(5) PENALTIES.—Any person, firm or corporation violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 1-5, ch. 57-73; s. 1, ch. 65-336; s. 870, ch. 71-136.
FL Stat § 817.39 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.39 - Simulated forms of court or legal process, or official seal or stationery; publication, sale or circulation unlawful; penalty.

817.39 Simulated forms of court or legal process, or official seal or stationery; publication, sale or circulation unlawful; penalty.—(1) Any person or business entity who prints, for the purpose of sale or distribution and for use in the state, or who circulates, publishes, or offers for sale any letter, paper, document, notice of intent to bring suit, or other notice or demand, which simulates a form of court or legal process, or any person who without authority of the state prints, for the purpose of sale or distribution for use in the state, or who without authority of the state circulates, publishes, or offers for sale any letters, papers, or documents which simulate the seal of the state, or the stationery of a state agency or fictitious state agency commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) It shall be no defense that the paper or other instrument referred to in subsection (1) shall declare that it is not a court or legal process.(3) This section does not prevent the printing, publication, sale, or distribution of genuine legal forms for the use of attorneys or clerks of courts.History.—ss. 1-3, ch. 57-265; s. 2, ch. 65-336; s. 871, ch. 71-136; s. 240, ch. 77-104; s. 10, ch. 2015-166.
FL Stat § 817.40 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.40 - False, misleading and deceptive advertising and sales; definitions.

817.40 False, misleading and deceptive advertising and sales; definitions.—When construing ss. 817.40, 817.41, 817.43-817.47, and each and every word, phrase or part thereof, where the context will permit:(1) The word or term “wholesale” or “wholesale sale” shall extend to and include an “at-cost sale,” “below-cost sale,” and terms of similar purport, and embraces all sales purporting to be made at or below the seller’s net delivered cost price, or below the average wholesale cost of the items sold or to be sold, but which are in fact made for a price in excess of the average wholesale of like items.(2) The word or term “retail” means the sale or offering for sale of individual items of merchandise to the ultimate consumer.(3) The term or word “retailer” means one who acquires for the purpose of sale, keeps for sale, offers or exposes for sale, or sells individual units of merchandise to the ultimate consumer and not for resale.(4) The term or word “merchandise” includes goods, wares and merchandise, as generally understood, and in addition thereto services and other things of value.(5) The phrase “misleading advertising” includes any statements made, or disseminated, in oral, written, electronic, or printed form or otherwise, to or before the public, or any portion thereof, which are known, or through the exercise of reasonable care or investigation could or might have been ascertained, to be untrue or misleading, and which are or were so made or disseminated with the intent or purpose, either directly or indirectly, of selling or disposing of real or personal property, services of any nature whatever, professional or otherwise, or to induce the public to enter into any obligation relating to such property or services.(6) The definitions contained in s. 1.01, insofar as the context of this act will permit, shall be applicable hereto.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-301; s. 73, ch. 95-211; s. 11, ch. 2015-166.
FL Stat § 817.411 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.411 - False information; advertising.

817.411 False information; advertising.—A person or business entity may not knowingly publish, disseminate, circulate, or place before the public, or cause directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public, in a newspaper, magazine or other publication, or in the form of a notice, circular, pamphlet, letter or poster, or over any radio or television station, electronically, or in any other way, any advertisement, announcement, or statement containing any assertion, representation, or statement that commodities, mortgages, promissory notes, securities, or other things of value offered for sale are covered by insurance guaranties where such insurance is nonexistent or does not in fact insure against the risks covered.History.—s. 1, ch. 61-110; s. 12, ch. 2015-166.
FL Stat § 817.4115 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.4115 - False, deceptive, or misleading advertisement of live musical performances.

817.4115 False, deceptive, or misleading advertisement of live musical performances.—(1) For purposes of this section, the term:(a) “Performing person or group” means a vocal or instrumental performer using or attempting to use the name of a recording person or group.(b) “Recording person or group” means a vocal or instrumental performer that has previously produced or released, or both, a commercial recording.(2)(a) A person may not advertise a live musical performance or production in this state using a false, deceptive, or misleading statement of an affiliation, connection, or association between a performing person or group and a recording person or group.(b) A person may not conduct a live musical performance or production in this state using a false, deceptive, or misleading statement of an affiliation, connection, or association between a performing person or group and a recording person or group.(3) An advertisement or the conducting of a live musical performance or production does not violate subsection (2) if:(a) The performing person or at least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and retains the legal right to use the name of the recording group by not having abandoned the affiliation with the recording group or its name;(b) The performing person or group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that person or group which is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office;(c) The live musical performance or production is identified as a “salute” or “tribute” to, and is otherwise unaffiliated with, the recording person or group;(d) The advertising does not relate to a live musical performance taking place in this state; or(e) The performance is expressly authorized in the advertising by the recording person or group.(4) Any person who violates subsection (2) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Upon a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2), the person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or by a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both.(5) The Department of Legal Affairs or a state attorney may file a civil action on behalf of the people of this state for injunctive relief against any person or group violating subsection (2) to restrain the prohibited activity. The court may award court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to the prevailing party. The court may also impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of subsection (2).History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-137.
FL Stat § 817.412 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.412 - Sale of used goods as new; penalty.

817.412 Sale of used goods as new; penalty.—(1) It is unlawful for a seller in a transaction where the purchase price of goods exceeds $100 to misrepresent orally, in writing, electronically, or by failure to speak that the goods are new or original when they are used or repossessed or where they have been used for sales demonstration.(2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 14, ch. 93-38; s. 13, ch. 2015-166.
FL Stat § 817.413 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.413 - Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty.

817.413 Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new; penalty.—(1) With respect to a transaction for which any charges will be paid from the proceeds of a motor vehicle insurance policy, it is unlawful for the seller to knowingly misrepresent orally, in writing, or by failure to speak, that the goods are new or original when they are used or repossessed or have been used for sales demonstration.(2) A person who violates this section, if the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods is $1,000 or more, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. If the purchase price of the motor vehicle goods is less than $1,000, the person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 6, ch. 2003-148; s. 41, ch. 2019-167.
FL Stat § 817.414 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.414 - Sale of counterfeit security signs and decals.

817.414 Sale of counterfeit security signs and decals.—A person who willfully and knowingly sells or attempts to sell a counterfeit sign or decal in this state with the name or logo of a security company without the express written consent of the company commits:(1) For the first offense, a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) For a second or subsequent offense, a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 14, ch. 2015-166.
FL Stat § 817.416 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 817 - Fraudulent Practices|Part I - False Pretenses and Frauds, Generally (Ss. 817.011-817.569)|817.416 - Franchises and distributorships; misrepresentations.

817.416 Franchises and distributorships; misrepresentations.—(1) DEFINITIONS.—For the purpose of this section:(a) The term “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity doing business in Florida.(b) The term “franchise or distributorship” means a contract or agreement, either expressed or implied, whether oral or written, between two or more persons:1. Wherein a commercial relationship of definite duration or continuing indefinite duration is involved;2. Wherein one party, hereinafter called the “franchisee,” is granted the right to offer, sell, and distribute goods or services manufactured, processed, distributed or, in the case of services, organized and directed by another party;3. Wherein the franchisee as an independent business constitutes a component of franchisor’s distribution system; and4. Wherein the operation of the franchisee’s business franchise is substantially reliant on franchisors for the basic supply of goods.(c) The term “goods” means any article or thing without limitation, or any part of such article or thing, including any article or thing used or consumed by a franchisee in rendering a service established, organized, directed, or approved by a franchisor.(2) DECLARATIONS.—(a) It is unlawful, when selling or establishing a franchise or distributorship, for any person:1. Intentionally to misrepresent the prospects or chances for success of a proposed or existing franchise or distributorship;2. Intentionally to misrepresent, by failure to disclose or otherwise, the known required total investment for such franchise or distributorship; or3. Intentionally to misrepresent or fail to disclose efforts to sell or establish more franchises or distributorships than is reasonable to expect the market or market area for the particular franchise or distributorship to sustain.(b) The execution or carrying out of a scheme, plan, or corporate organization which violates any of the provisions of this section, if knowledge or intent be proved, shall be a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 775.083.(3) CIVIL PROVISIONS.—Any person, who shows in a civil court of law a violation of this section may receive a judgment for all moneys invested in such franchise or distributorship. Upon such a showing, the court may award any person bringing said action reasonable attorney’s fees and shall award such person reasonable costs incurred in bringing the action, and execution shall thereupon issue.(4) INJUNCTIONS.—The Department of Legal Affairs, or the Department of Legal Affairs and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services jointly, may sue in behalf of the people of this state for injunctive relief against franchise or distributorship plans or activities in violation of paragraph (2)(a).History.—ss. 1, 2, 2A, 3, 4, ch. 71-61.