§ 831.16, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 831. FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING
Having fewer than 10 counterfeit coins in possession with intent to utter.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Whoever has in his or her possession any number of pieces fewer than 10 of the counterfeit coin mentioned in s. 831.15, knowing the same to be counterfeit, with intent to utter or pass the same as true, or who utters, passes or tenders in payment as true any such counterfeit coin, knowing the same to be false and counterfeit, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 15, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2494; GS 3375; RGS 5223; CGL 7341; s. 1295, ch. 97-102; s. 7, ch. 2010-117.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
- § 831.15, Fla. Stat.Counterfeiting coin; having 10 or more such coins in possession with intent to utter.Printed as s. 831.15
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