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Fla. Stat. § 817.26 (2025)

Fraudulently changing marks on animal.

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817.26 Fraudulently changing marks on animal.—If any person shall fraudulently alter or change the marks of any animal, not his or her own, with intent to claim the same or to prevent identification by the true owner thereof, the person so offending shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—s. 1, ch. 5663, 1907; RGS 5176; CGL 7279; s. 858, ch. 71-136; s. 1255, ch. 97-102.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 817.26

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§817.26FRAUDCHANGE MARKS ON ANIMALF · 3rd

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