Florida § 817.34 - False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.34 — False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 817.34. False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale.

Any person who shall knowingly subscribe to or make or cause to be made, any false statements or false entry in any book of any investment company or exhibit any false paper with the intention of deceiving any person authorized to examine into the affairs of any investment company, or shall make, utter or publish any false statement of the financial condition of any investment company, or the stock, bonds or other securities by it offered for sale, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 817.34

What does Florida Statutes § 817.34 cover?

Section 817.34 ("False entries and statements by investment companies offering stock or security for sale.") 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 § 817.34?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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