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Fla. Stat. § 817.312 — Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia
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. § 817.312
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.
(1)(a) A person may not:1. Misrepresent himself or herself as a member or veteran of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Space Force, or National Guard; or2. Wear the uniform of or any medal or insignia authorized for use by members or veterans of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, or the National Guard which he or she is not authorized to wearwhile soliciting for charitable contributions or for the purpose of material gain, including, but not limited to, obtaining employment or public office resulting in receiving compensation.(b) This subsection does not prohibit persons in the theatrical profession from wearing such uniforms, medals, or insignia while actually engaged in such profession.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) 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 unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.312.
Which Florida statute covers unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia?
Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.312 (Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia).
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