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Fla. Stat. § 817.565 (2025)

Urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties.

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817.565 Urine testing, fraudulent practices; penalties.—
(1) It is unlawful for any person:
(a) Willfully to defraud or attempt to defraud any lawfully administered urine test designed to detect the presence of chemical substances or controlled substances.
(b) Willfully to manufacture, advertise, sell, or distribute any substance or device which is intended to defraud or attempt to defraud any lawfully administered urine test designed to detect the presence of chemical substances or controlled substances.
(2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 9, ch. 87-243.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 817.565

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§817.565(1a)FRAUDWLLFLLY DEFRAUD ATTMPT DEFRAUD URINE DRUG TESTM · 1st
§817.565(1b)FRAUDMFG SELL ADV MEANS TO DEFRAUD URINE DRUG TESTM · 1st

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