Florida § 509.151 - Obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud; penalty.
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§ 509.151. Obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud; penalty.
(1) Any person who obtains food, lodging, or other accommodations having a value of less than $1,000 at any public food service establishment, or at any transient establishment, with intent to defraud the operator thereof, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; if such food, lodging, or other accommodations have a value of $1,000 or more, such person commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (2) This section does not apply where there has been an agreement in writing for delay in payments. This section shall not be used to circumvent the procedural requirements of the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 509.151 cover?
Section 509.151 ("Obtaining food or lodging with intent to defraud; penalty.") 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.
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