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Public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program in Florida
Public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 893.0551. As a Felony of the Third Degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 893.0551.
What is the penalty for public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (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).
Common questions about public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program in Florida
Is public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 893.0551.
What are the penalties for public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).
Which Florida statute covers public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program?
Public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program is governed by Fla. Stat. § 893.0551 (Public records exemption for the prescription drug monitoring program).
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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.