Florida criminal charge
Purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited in Florida
Purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited is a Felony of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 873.01. As a Felony of the Second 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. § 873.01.
What is the penalty for purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (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 purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited in Florida
Is purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited in Florida?
As a Felony of the Second Degree, purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited carries up to 15 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (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 purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited?
Purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited is governed by Fla. Stat. § 873.01 (Purchase or sale of human organs and tissue prohibited).
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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.