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Fla. Stat. § 817.31 — Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty

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. § 817.31

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.

Fla. Stat. § 817.31Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Any person who willfully wears the badge, button or other insignia of the American Legion shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any member of the American Legion.

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Is unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.31.

Which Florida statute covers unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty?

Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.31 (Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.