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Fla. Stat. § 817.0345 (2025)

Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices.

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817.0345 Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices.—It is unlawful for any person to knowingly and willfully make a materially false or misleading statement or provide false or misleading information about the identity, products, goods, services, or geographical location of a licensed service provider, as defined in chapter 397, in marketing, advertising materials, or other media or on a website with the intent to induce another person to seek treatment with that service provider. A person who violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—s. 23, ch. 2017-173.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 817.0345

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§817.0345FRAUD-FALSE STATEMENTFRAUD MRKTNG PRAC FALSE MISLEAD STATEMENT INFOF · 3rd

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