Attorney's Note

Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Felony of the third degreeup to 5 yearsup to $5,000
misdemeanor of the first degreeup to 1 yearup to $1,000
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(e) and Fla. Stat. § 775.082(4)(a)

Terms Used In Florida Statutes 537.015

  • person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01

(1) Any person who acts as a title loan lender without first securing the license prescribed by this act commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) In addition to any other applicable penalty, any person who willfully violates any provision of this act or who willfully makes a false entry in any record specifically required by this act commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.