Florida Statutes
Fla. Stat. § 817.265 (2025)
False or fraudulent proof of need for an emotional support animal.
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817.265 False or fraudulent proof of need for an emotional support animal.—A person who falsifies information or written documentation, or knowingly provides fraudulent information or written documentation, for an emotional support animal under s. 760.27, or otherwise knowingly and willfully misrepresents himself or herself, through his or her conduct or through a verbal or written notice, as having a disability or disability-related need for an emotional support animal or being otherwise qualified to use an emotional support animal, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. In addition, within 6 months after a conviction under this section, a person must perform 30 hours of community service for an organization that serves persons with disabilities or for another entity or organization that the court determines is appropriate.
Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 817.265
M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd§817.265FRAUDFALSE INFO DOCS FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL