Florida criminal charge
Outboard motors; identification numbers in Florida
Outboard motors; identification numbers is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.20. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.20.
What is the penalty for outboard motors; identification numbers in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Sale of non-compliant outboard motor — A person, firm, or corporation sells or offers for sale an outboard motor manufactured after October 1, 1985, that does not comply with the serial number requirements of this section.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Sale of non-compliant outboard motor — A person, firm, or corporation sells or offers for sale an outboard motor manufactured after October 1, 1985, that does not comply with the serial number requirements of this section.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Possession/counterfeiting of altered or counterfeit outboard motor serial numbers — A person violates subsection (2) by knowingly possessing an outboard motor with an altered serial number or by possessing, manufacturing, selling, exchanging, or conspiring to deal in counterfeit outboard motor serial number plates or decals.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Possession/counterfeiting of altered or counterfeit outboard motor serial numbers — A person violates subsection (2) by knowingly possessing an outboard motor with an altered serial number or by possessing, manufacturing, selling, exchanging, or conspiring to deal in counterfeit outboard motor serial number plates or decals.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is outboard motors; identification numbers classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale of non-compliant outboard motor | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person, firm, or corporation sells or offers for sale an outboard motor manufactured after October 1, 1985, that does not comply with the serial number requirements of this section. | Fla. Stat. § 860.20(1)(b) |
| Possession/counterfeiting of altered or counterfeit outboard motor serial numbers | Felony of the Third Degree | A person violates subsection (2) by knowingly possessing an outboard motor with an altered serial number or by possessing, manufacturing, selling, exchanging, or conspiring to deal in counterfeit outboard motor serial number plates or decals. | Fla. Stat. § 860.20(2)(c) |
Common questions about outboard motors; identification numbers in Florida
Is outboard motors; identification numbers a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: outboard motors; identification numbers ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.20.
Sale of non-compliant outboard motor: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.20(1)(b)) · Possession/counterfeiting of altered or counterfeit outboard motor serial numbers: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.20(2)(c))
What are the penalties for outboard motors; identification numbers in Florida?
Penalties for outboard motors; identification numbers in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers outboard motors; identification numbers?
Outboard motors; identification numbers is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.20 (Outboard motors; identification numbers).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.