Florida § 536.18 - Defacing the mark or brand of lumber and timber.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 536.18 — Defacing the mark or brand of lumber and timber., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 536.18. Defacing the mark or brand of lumber and timber.
If any person shall fraudulently alter, change or deface the duly recorded mark, brand, or stamp of any lumber, logs or timber, or shall fraudulently mark, brand or stamp any unmarked or unstamped or unbranded lumber, logs or timber, with intent to claim the same or to prevent identification by the owner or owners thereof, the person so offending shall be punished as if she or he had committed larceny of the same property.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 536.18
What does Florida Statutes § 536.18 cover?
Section 536.18 ("Defacing the mark or brand of lumber and timber.") 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 § 536.18?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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