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Patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties in Florida
Patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.505. 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. § 817.505.
What is the penalty for patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Patient brokering — base offense — Applies to any violation of this section, with a $50,000 fine.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Patient brokering — base offense — Applies to any violation of this section, with a $50,000 fine.; 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 15 years (Patient brokering — 10 to 19 patients — Applies when the prohibited conduct involves 10 or more patients but fewer than 20 patients, with a $100,000 fine.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Patient brokering — 10 to 19 patients — Applies when the prohibited conduct involves 10 or more patients but fewer than 20 patients, with a $100,000 fine.; 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 30 years (Patient brokering — 20 or more patients — Applies when the prohibited conduct involves 20 or more patients, with a $500,000 fine.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Patient brokering — 20 or more patients — Applies when the prohibited conduct involves 20 or more patients, with a $500,000 fine.; 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 patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient brokering — base offense | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies to any violation of this section, with a $50,000 fine. | Fla. Stat. § 817.505(4)(a) |
| Patient brokering — 10 to 19 patients | Felony of the Second Degree | Applies when the prohibited conduct involves 10 or more patients but fewer than 20 patients, with a $100,000 fine. | Fla. Stat. § 817.505(4)(b) |
| Patient brokering — 20 or more patients | Felony of the First Degree | Applies when the prohibited conduct involves 20 or more patients, with a $500,000 fine. | Fla. Stat. § 817.505(4)(c) |
Common questions about patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties in Florida
Is patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.505.
Patient brokering — base offense: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.505(4)(a)) · Patient brokering — 10 to 19 patients: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.505(4)(b)) · Patient brokering — 20 or more patients: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.505(4)(c))
What are the penalties for patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the First 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 patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties?
Patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.505 (Patient brokering prohibited; exceptions; penalties).
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.