Florida § 817.611 - Traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 817.611 — Traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 817.611. Traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards.
(1) As used in this section, the term “related document” means an invoice, a voucher, a sales draft, or other representation or manifestation of a counterfeit credit card or a credit card number of a cardholder if not authorized by the cardholder. (2) A person who traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses counterfeit credit cards or related documents in any 6-month period is guilty of: (a) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses 5 to 14 counterfeit credit cards or related documents. (b) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses 15 to 49 counterfeit credit cards or related documents. (c) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the person traffics in, attempts to traffic in, or possesses 50 or more counterfeit credit cards or related documents.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 817.611
What does Florida Statutes § 817.611 cover?
Section 817.611 ("Traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards.") 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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