Florida legal term
Extension of credit in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Extension of credit” 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 “Extension of credit” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Extension of credit” means the right to defer payment of debt or to incur debt and defer its payment offered or granted primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (Fla. Stat. § 817.7001)
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