Florida Statute 295.24 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XX
VETERANS

Chapter 295
LAWS RELATING TO VETERANS: GENERAL PROVISIONS

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F.S. 295.24

295.24 Prohibited reimbursement of assessments; penalty.—A person who is recognized as an agent or attorney pursuant to 38 U.S.C. s. 5904 and representing a claimant may not, directly or indirectly, request, receive, or obtain reimbursement from the claimant for assessments charged to the agent or attorney by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to 38 U.S.C. s. 5904(6)(A). A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2016-228.

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Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

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Cases Citing Statute 295.24

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Springer v. Colburn

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1964-02-19

Citation: 162 So. 2d 513

Snippet: City of Memphis v. United States, 97 U.S. 293, 295, 24 L.Ed. 920 (1877). [11] Fla.Laws 1915, Ch. 6843