Penalties.

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Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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History

s. 5A, ch. 71-172; s. 1, ch. 74-208; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-152; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 146, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429.

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