Florida legal term
Foreign instrumentality in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Foreign instrumentality” 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 “Foreign instrumentality” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Foreign instrumentality” means any agency, bureau, ministry, component, institution, association, or any legal, commercial, or business organization, corporation, firm, or entity that is substantially owned, controlled, sponsored, commanded, managed, or dominated by a foreign government.(d) “Obtain or use” has the same meaning as provided in s. 812.012(3).(e) “Person” means a natural person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision or agency, or any other legal or commercial entity.(f) “Trade secret” means the wh (Fla. Stat. § 812.081)
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