Florida § 839.26 - Misuse of confidential information.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 839.26 — Misuse of confidential information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 839.26. Misuse of confidential information.
Any public servant who, in contemplation of official action by herself or himself or by a governmental unit with which the public servant is associated, or in reliance on information to which she or he has access in her or his official capacity and which has not been made public, commits any of the following acts: (1) Acquisition of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise or gaining of any pecuniary or other benefit which may be affected by such information or official action; (2) Speculation or wagering on the basis of such information or action; or (3) Aiding another to do any of the foregoing, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, 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 § 839.26
What does Florida Statutes § 839.26 cover?
Section 839.26 ("Misuse of confidential information.") 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 § 839.26?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 839.26 apply to my situation?
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