§ 895.03, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 895. OFFENSES CONCERNING RACKETEERING AND ILLEGAL DEBTS
Prohibited activities and defense.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any person who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of such proceeds, or the proceeds derived from the investment or use thereof, in the acquisition of any title to, or any right, interest, or equity in, real property or in the establishment or operation of any enterprise.
(2) It is unlawful for any person, through a pattern of racketeering activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt, to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property.
(3) It is unlawful for any person employed by, or associated with, any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in such enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity or the collection of an unlawful debt.
(4) It is unlawful for any person to conspire or endeavor to violate any of the provisions of subsection (1), subsection (2), or subsection (3).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 3, ch. 77-334.
Note
Note.—Former s. 943.462.
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Cited by 11 provisions
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- § 16.56, Fla. Stat.Office of Statewide Prosecution.Printed as s. 895.03
- § 626.9892, Fla. Stat.Anti-Fraud Reward Program; reporting of insurance fraud.Printed as s. 895.03
- § 775.21, Fla. Stat.The Florida Sexual Predators Act.Printed as s. 895.03
- § 895.02, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 895.03
- § 895.04, Fla. Stat.
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