Florida § 435.11 - Penalties.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 435.11 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 435.11. Penalties.
(1) It is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, for any person willfully, knowingly, or intentionally to: (a) Fail, by false statement, misrepresentation, impersonation, or other fraudulent means, to disclose in any application for voluntary or paid employment a material fact used in making a determination as to such person’s qualifications for a position of special trust. (b) Use records information for purposes other than screening for employment or release records information to other persons for purposes other than screening for employment. (2) It is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, for any person willfully, knowingly, or intentionally to use juvenile records information for any purposes other than specified in this section or to release such information to other persons for purposes other than specified in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 435.11
What does Florida Statutes § 435.11 cover?
Section 435.11 ("Penalties.") 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 § 435.11?
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