Florida § 831.23 - Impeding circulation.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 831.23 — Impeding circulation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 831.23. Impeding circulation.
Whoever maliciously gathers up or retains or maliciously does any gathering up or retaining any bills or notes of any bank or banking company current by law or usage in this state for the purpose of endangering or impeding the circulation or business of such bank or banking company, or to compel it to do any act whatever out of its usual course of business, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. In the prosecution of any such offense it will not be necessary to set out and describe each bill, but it shall be sufficient to aver and prove any amount of the bills of any bank which has been gathered up or retained.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 831.23
What does Florida Statutes § 831.23 cover?
Section 831.23 ("Impeding circulation.") 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 § 831.23?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 831.23 apply to my situation?
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