Florida § 165.043 - Official county or municipal seal.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 165.043 — Official county or municipal seal., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 165.043. Official county or municipal seal.
The governing body of a county or municipality may, by ordinance, designate an official county or municipal seal. The manufacture, use, display, or other employment of any facsimile or reproduction of the county or municipal seal, except by county or municipal officials or employees in the performance of their official duties, without the express approval of the governing body is a second degree misdemeanor, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 165.043
What does Florida Statutes § 165.043 cover?
Section 165.043 ("Official county or municipal seal.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 165.043?
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