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Fla. Stat. § 817.31 (2025)

Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty.

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817.31 Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion; penalty.—Any person who willfully wears the badge, button or other insignia of the American Legion shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any member of the American Legion.
History.—s. 1, ch. 8464, 1921; CGL 7301; s. 861, ch. 71-136.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 817.31

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§817.31FRAUD-IMPERSONUNLAWFUL USE OF AMERICAN LEGION INSIGNIAM · 2nd

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