Florida legal term
Kickback in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Kickback” 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 “Kickback” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Kickback” means money, credit, a fee, a commission, a gift, a gratuity or other compensation, or anything of value which is provided to a person in exchange for preferential treatment for the receipt of goods or services.(g) “Obtains or uses” means any manner of:1. (Fla. Stat. § 817.5695)
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