Florida criminal charge
Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets in Florida
Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.361. 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. § 817.361.
What is the penalty for sale or transfer of multiuse tickets in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (First violation — A person who violates subsection (2), except as provided in paragraph (b), commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (First violation — A person who violates subsection (2), except as provided in paragraph (b), commits a misdemeanor of the first degree.; 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 (Second or subsequent violation — A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2) commits a felony of the third degree.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Second or subsequent violation — A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2) commits a felony of the third degree.; 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 sale or transfer of multiuse tickets classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First violation | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person who violates subsection (2), except as provided in paragraph (b), commits a misdemeanor of the first degree. | Fla. Stat. § 817.361(3)(a) |
| Second or subsequent violation | Felony of the Third Degree | A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of subsection (2) commits a felony of the third degree. | Fla. Stat. § 817.361(3)(b) |
Common questions about sale or transfer of multiuse tickets in Florida
Is sale or transfer of multiuse tickets a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: sale or transfer of multiuse tickets ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.361.
First violation: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.361(3)(a)) · Second or subsequent violation: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.361(3)(b))
What are the penalties for sale or transfer of multiuse tickets in Florida?
Penalties for sale or transfer of multiuse tickets 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 sale or transfer of multiuse tickets?
Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.361 (Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets).
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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.