False entries in books of business entity
Source:
Section 817.15 — False entries in books of business entity, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0817.15 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).
817.02
Obtaining property by false personation 817.03
Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property 817.05
False statements to merchants as to financial condition 817.06
Misleading advertisements prohibited 817.08
Receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher 817.11
Obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information 817.011
Definition 817.14
Procuring assignments of produce upon false representations 817.15
False entries in books of business entity 817.16
False reports, etc., by officers of banks, trust companies, etc., with intent to defraud 817.17
Wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name 817.18
Wrongful marking with a city, county, or other political subdivision name 817.19
Fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest 817.20
Issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount 817.21
Books to be evidence in such cases 817.021
False information to obtain a seaport security identification card 817.22
Making false invoice to defraud insurer 817.23
Making false affidavit to defraud insurer 817.24
Unlawful to add or alter or deface existing brand 817.25
Fraudulently marking or branding 817.025
Home or private business invasion by false personation 817.26
Fraudulently changing marks on animal 817.28
Fraudulent obtaining of property by gaming 817.29
Cheating 817.30
Punishment for unlawful use of badge of certain orders and organizations 817.31
Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion 817.031
Making false statements 817.032
Information available to identity theft victims 817.32
Fraudulent operation of coin-operated devices 817.33
Manufacture, etc., of slugs to be used in coin-operated devices prohibited 817.034
Florida Communications Fraud Act 817.34
False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale 817.35
Sale of cemetery lots or mausoleum space 817.36
Resale of tickets 817.037
Fraudulent refunds 817.37
Touting 817.38
Simulated process 817.39
Simulated forms of court or legal process, or official seal or stationery 817.40
False, misleading and deceptive advertising and sales 817.41
Misleading advertising prohibited 817.43
Exemption 817.44
Intentional false advertising prohibited 817.45
Penalty 817.47
Insurance advertising exempt 817.49
False reports of commission of crimes 817.50
Fraudulently obtaining goods or services from a health care provider 817.51
Obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products 817.52
Obtaining vehicles with intent to defraud, failing to return hired vehicle, or tampering with mileage device of hired vehicle 817.53
False charges for radio and television repairs and parts 817.54
Obtaining of mortgage, mortgage note, promissory note, etc., by false representation 817.55
Tourist attraction advertisement 817.061
Misleading solicitation of payments prohibited 817.155
Matters within jurisdiction of Department of State 817.233
Burning to defraud the insurer 817.234
False and fraudulent insurance claims 817.235
Personal property 817.236
False and fraudulent motor vehicle insurance application 817.265
False or fraudulent proof of need for an emotional support animal 817.311
Unlawful use of badges, etc 817.0311
Fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property 817.312
Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia 817.0345
Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices 817.355
Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket 817.357
Purchase of tickets 817.361
Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets 817.411
False information 817.412
Sale of used goods as new 817.413
Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new 817.414
Sale of counterfeit security signs and decals 817.415
Florida Free Gift Advertising Law 817.416
Franchises and distributorships 817.417
Government Impostor and Deceptive Advertisements Act 817.418
Offering for sale or advertising personal protective equipment with intent to defraud 817.481
Credit or purchases 817.482
Possessing or transferring device for theft of telecommunications service 817.483
Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services 817.484
Obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited 817.487
Telephone caller identification systems 817.504
Offering or advertising a vaccine with intent to defraud 817.505
Patient brokering prohibited 817.535
Unlawful filing of false documents or records against real or personal property 817.545
Mortgage fraud 817.554
Fraudulently offering for sale tour or travel-related services 817.558
Water-treatment devices 817.561
Violations may be enjoined 817.562
Fraud involving a security interest 817.563
Controlled substance named or described in s 817.564
Imitation controlled substances defined 817.565
Urine testing, fraudulent practices 817.566
Misrepresentation of association with, or academic standing at, postsecondary educational institution 817.568
Criminal use of personal identification information 817.569
Criminal use of a public record or public records information 817.2341
False or misleading statements or supporting documents 817.2361
False or fraudulent proof of motor vehicle insurance 817.4115
False, deceptive, or misleading advertisement of live musical performances 817.4821
Cellular telephone counterfeiting offenses 817.5615
Marks required on optical discs 817.5621
Unlawful subleasing of a motor vehicle 817.5655
Unlawful use of DNA 817.5685
Unlawful possession of the personal identification information of another person 817.5695
Exploitation of a person 65 years of age or older
Obtaining property by false personation 817.03
Making false statement to obtain property or credit or to detain real property 817.05
False statements to merchants as to financial condition 817.06
Misleading advertisements prohibited 817.08
Receiving money or property upon false promises of services as seaman or sponge fisher 817.11
Obtaining property by fraudulent promise to furnish inside information 817.011
Definition 817.14
Procuring assignments of produce upon false representations 817.15
False entries in books of business entity 817.16
False reports, etc., by officers of banks, trust companies, etc., with intent to defraud 817.17
Wrongful use of city, county, or other political subdivision name 817.18
Wrongful marking with a city, county, or other political subdivision name 817.19
Fraudulent issue of stock certificate or indicia of membership interest 817.20
Issuing stock or obligation of corporation beyond authorized amount 817.21
Books to be evidence in such cases 817.021
False information to obtain a seaport security identification card 817.22
Making false invoice to defraud insurer 817.23
Making false affidavit to defraud insurer 817.24
Unlawful to add or alter or deface existing brand 817.25
Fraudulently marking or branding 817.025
Home or private business invasion by false personation 817.26
Fraudulently changing marks on animal 817.28
Fraudulent obtaining of property by gaming 817.29
Cheating 817.30
Punishment for unlawful use of badge of certain orders and organizations 817.31
Unlawful use of insignia of American Legion 817.031
Making false statements 817.032
Information available to identity theft victims 817.32
Fraudulent operation of coin-operated devices 817.33
Manufacture, etc., of slugs to be used in coin-operated devices prohibited 817.034
Florida Communications Fraud Act 817.34
False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale 817.35
Sale of cemetery lots or mausoleum space 817.36
Resale of tickets 817.037
Fraudulent refunds 817.37
Touting 817.38
Simulated process 817.39
Simulated forms of court or legal process, or official seal or stationery 817.40
False, misleading and deceptive advertising and sales 817.41
Misleading advertising prohibited 817.43
Exemption 817.44
Intentional false advertising prohibited 817.45
Penalty 817.47
Insurance advertising exempt 817.49
False reports of commission of crimes 817.50
Fraudulently obtaining goods or services from a health care provider 817.51
Obtaining groceries, retail poultry, dairy, bakery, and other retail products 817.52
Obtaining vehicles with intent to defraud, failing to return hired vehicle, or tampering with mileage device of hired vehicle 817.53
False charges for radio and television repairs and parts 817.54
Obtaining of mortgage, mortgage note, promissory note, etc., by false representation 817.55
Tourist attraction advertisement 817.061
Misleading solicitation of payments prohibited 817.155
Matters within jurisdiction of Department of State 817.233
Burning to defraud the insurer 817.234
False and fraudulent insurance claims 817.235
Personal property 817.236
False and fraudulent motor vehicle insurance application 817.265
False or fraudulent proof of need for an emotional support animal 817.311
Unlawful use of badges, etc 817.0311
Fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property 817.312
Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia 817.0345
Prohibition of fraudulent marketing practices 817.355
Fraudulent creation or possession of admission ticket 817.357
Purchase of tickets 817.361
Sale or transfer of multiuse tickets 817.411
False information 817.412
Sale of used goods as new 817.413
Sale of used motor vehicle goods as new 817.414
Sale of counterfeit security signs and decals 817.415
Florida Free Gift Advertising Law 817.416
Franchises and distributorships 817.417
Government Impostor and Deceptive Advertisements Act 817.418
Offering for sale or advertising personal protective equipment with intent to defraud 817.481
Credit or purchases 817.482
Possessing or transferring device for theft of telecommunications service 817.483
Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services 817.484
Obtaining telephone calling records by fraudulent means prohibited 817.487
Telephone caller identification systems 817.504
Offering or advertising a vaccine with intent to defraud 817.505
Patient brokering prohibited 817.535
Unlawful filing of false documents or records against real or personal property 817.545
Mortgage fraud 817.554
Fraudulently offering for sale tour or travel-related services 817.558
Water-treatment devices 817.561
Violations may be enjoined 817.562
Fraud involving a security interest 817.563
Controlled substance named or described in s 817.564
Imitation controlled substances defined 817.565
Urine testing, fraudulent practices 817.566
Misrepresentation of association with, or academic standing at, postsecondary educational institution 817.568
Criminal use of personal identification information 817.569
Criminal use of a public record or public records information 817.2341
False or misleading statements or supporting documents 817.2361
False or fraudulent proof of motor vehicle insurance 817.4115
False, deceptive, or misleading advertisement of live musical performances 817.4821
Cellular telephone counterfeiting offenses 817.5615
Marks required on optical discs 817.5621
Unlawful subleasing of a motor vehicle 817.5655
Unlawful use of DNA 817.5685
Unlawful possession of the personal identification information of another person 817.5695
Exploitation of a person 65 years of age or older