Florida legal term
Business relationship in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Business relationship” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Business relationship” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Business relationship” means a relationship between two or more individuals or entities where there exists an oral or written contract or agreement for goods or services. (Fla. Stat. § 825.101)
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