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Fla. Stat. § 817.565 — Urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties

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. § 817.565

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. § 817.565Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any person:(a) Willfully to defraud or attempt to defraud any lawfully administered urine test designed to detect the presence of chemical substances or controlled substances.(b) Willfully to manufacture, advertise, sell, or distribute any substance or device which is intended to defraud or attempt to defraud any lawfully administered urine test designed to detect the presence of chemical substances or controlled substances. (2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Is urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.565.

Which Florida statute covers urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties?

Urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.565 (Urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties).

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