Florida § 817.566 - Misrepresentation of association with, or academic standing at, postsecondary educational institution.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.566 — Misrepresentation of association with, or academic standing at, postsecondary educational institution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817.566. Misrepresentation of association with, or academic standing at, postsecondary educational institution.
Any person who, with intent to defraud, misrepresents his or her association with, or academic standing or other progress at, any postsecondary educational institution by falsely making, altering, simulating, or forging a document, degree, certificate, diploma, award, record, letter, transcript, form, or other paper; or any person who causes or procures such a misrepresentation; or any person who utters and publishes or otherwise represents such a document, degree, certificate, diploma, award, record, letter, transcript, form, or other paper as true, knowing it to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Individuals who present a religious academic degree from any college, university, seminary, or institution which is not licensed by the Commission for Independent Education or which is not exempt pursuant to the provisions of s. 1005.06 shall disclose the religious nature of the degree upon presentation.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 817.566
What does Florida Statutes § 817.566 cover?
Section 817.566 ("Misrepresentation of association with, or academic standing at, postsecondary educational institution.") 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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