Florida § 817.483 - Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.483 — Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817.483. Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services.
Any person who transmits or publishes the number or code of an existing, canceled, revoked, or nonexistent telephone number or credit number or other credit device, or method of numbering or coding which is employed in the issuance of telephone numbers or credit numbers or other credit devices, with the intent to avoid or to cause another to avoid lawful charges is 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 § 817.483
What does Florida Statutes § 817.483 cover?
Section 817.483 ("Transmission or publication of information regarding schemes, devices, means, or methods for theft of communication services.") 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 § 817.483?
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