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Fla. Stat. § 817.611 — Traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Part II: Credit Card Crimes, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 817.611

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. § 817.611Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
(1) As used in this section, the term “related document” means an invoice, a voucher, a sales draft, or other representation or manifestation of a counterfeit credit card or a credit card number of a cardholder if not authorized by the cardholder. (2) A person who traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses counterfeit credit cards or related documents in any 6-month period is guilty of:(a) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses 5 to 14 counterfeit credit cards or related documents.(b) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses 15 to 49 counterfeit credit cards or related documents.(c) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses 50 or more counterfeit credit cards or related documents.

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Is traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

It depends on the circumstances: traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards ranges from a Felony of the Second Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.611.

Traffic in or possess 5 to 14 counterfeit credit cards or related documents: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.611(2)(a)) · Traffic in or possess 15 to 49 counterfeit credit cards or related documents: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.611(2)(b)) · Traffic in or possess 50 or more counterfeit credit cards or related documents: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.611(2)(c))

Which Florida statute covers traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards?

Traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.611 (Traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.