Florida criminal charge
Prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records in Florida
Prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.335. 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. § 790.335.
What is the penalty for prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Unlawful keeping of firearm registry — A person or entity that knowingly and willfully keeps or causes to be kept any list, record, or registry of privately owned firearms or their owners in violation of paragraph (2)(a) commits this offense.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Unlawful keeping of firearm registry — A person or entity that knowingly and willfully keeps or causes to be kept any list, record, or registry of privately owned firearms or their owners in violation of paragraph (2)(a) commits this offense.; 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 (Unlawful electronic transfer of pawn/secondhand firearm records to unauthorized third-party provider — A pawnbroker or secondhand dealer who contracts with a third-party provider other than as provided in the statute, or who electronically transmits firearms transaction records to any third-party provider other than as specifically allowed, commits this offense.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Unlawful electronic transfer of pawn/secondhand firearm records to unauthorized third-party provider — A pawnbroker or secondhand dealer who contracts with a third-party provider other than as provided in the statute, or who electronically transmits firearms transaction records to any third-party provider other than as specifically allowed, commits this offense.; 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 prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful keeping of firearm registry | Felony of the Third Degree | A person or entity that knowingly and willfully keeps or causes to be kept any list, record, or registry of privately owned firearms or their owners in violation of paragraph (2)(a) commits this offense. | Fla. Stat. § 790.335(4)(a) |
| Unlawful electronic transfer of pawn/secondhand firearm records to unauthorized third-party provider | Felony of the Second Degree | A pawnbroker or secondhand dealer who contracts with a third-party provider other than as provided in the statute, or who electronically transmits firearms transaction records to any third-party provider other than as specifically allowed, commits this offense. | Fla. Stat. § 790.335(3)(f)5. |
Common questions about prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records in Florida
Is prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.335.
Unlawful keeping of firearm registry: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 790.335(4)(a)) · Unlawful electronic transfer of pawn/secondhand firearm records to unauthorized third-party provider: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 790.335(3)(f)5.)
What are the penalties for prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records in Florida?
Penalties for prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the Second 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 prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records?
Prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.335 (Prohibition of registration of firearms; electronic records).
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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.