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Fla. Stat. § 817.26 — Fraudulently changing marks on animal
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. § 817.26
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.
If any person shall fraudulently alter or change the marks of any animal, not his or her own, with intent to claim the same or to prevent identification by the true owner thereof, the person so offending shall be guilty of 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 fraudulently changing marks on animal a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Fraudulently changing marks on animal is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.26.
Which Florida statute covers fraudulently changing marks on animal?
Fraudulently changing marks on animal is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.26 (Fraudulently changing marks on animal).
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