Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 817.51 — Obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products; intent to defraud
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. § 817.51
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.
Any person who shall obtain any items from retail grocery establishments, or retail poultry, dairy, bakery or any other retail dealers with intent to defraud the owner or keeper thereof 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 where there has been an agreement in writing for delay in payments.
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Is obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products; intent to defraud a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products; intent to defraud is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.51.
Which Florida statute covers obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products; intent to defraud?
Obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products; intent to defraud is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.51 (Obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products; intent to defraud).
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