Attorney's Note

Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
misdemeanor of the second degreeup to 60 daysup to $500
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(4)(b)

Terms Used In Florida Statutes 634.431

  • Person: includes an individual, company, corporation, association, insurer, agent, and any other legal entity. See Florida Statutes 634.401
Except as otherwise provided in this part, any person who knowingly makes a false or otherwise fraudulent application for license or registration under this part, or who knowingly violates any provision hereof, in addition to being subject to any applicable denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew or continue any license or registration, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Each instance of violation shall be considered a separate offense.