Florida legal term
Virtual currency in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Virtual currency” 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 “Virtual currency” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Virtual currency” means a medium of exchange in electronic or digital format that is not a coin or currency of the United States or any other country. (Fla. Stat. § 896.101)
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