Florida Statute 817.24 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

817.24 Unlawful to add or alter or deface existing brand.—It is unlawful for anyone to add to or alter or deface any existing brand on any animal not his or her own or without the consent of the owner, with a fraudulent intent to claim the same, any bar, letter, figure, or character of any kind. Any violation of this section shall be a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 4734, 1899; GS 3334; RGS 5174; CGL 7277; s. 857, ch. 71-136; s. 1254, ch. 97-102.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 817.24
M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§817.24FRAUDADD TO ALTER OR DEFACE EXISTING ANIMAL BRANDF · 3rd
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