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Fla. Stat. § 198.39 (2025)

False statement in return; penalty.

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198.39 False statement in return; penalty.—Whoever knowingly makes any false statement in any notice, affidavit, or return required to be filed or made under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 27, ch. 16015, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 7473(3-a); s. 99, ch. 71-136; s. 63, ch. 87-6; s. 37, ch. 87-101; s. 12, ch. 91-224; s. 9, ch. 99-208.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 198.39

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§198.39FRAUD-FALSE STATEMENTMAKE FALSE STATEMENT ON ESTATE TAX RETURNM · 1st

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