Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 817.0345 — Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Part I: False Pretenses and Frauds,generally, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 817.0345
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and willfully make a materially false or misleading statement or provide false or misleading information about the identity, products, goods, services, or geographical location of a licensed service provider, as defined in chapter 397, in marketing, advertising materials, or other media or on a website with the intent to induce another person to seek treatment with that service provider. A person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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Is prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.0345.
Which Florida statute covers prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices?
Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.0345 (Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices).
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