Fla. Stat. § 397.581

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 397.581 - Unlawful activities relating to assessment and treatment; penalties
(1) A person may not knowingly and willfully:
(a) Furnish false information for the purpose of obtaining emergency or other involuntary admission of another person .
(b) Cause or otherwise secure, or conspire with or assist another to cause or secure any emergency or other involuntary procedure of another person under false pretenses .
(c) Cause, or conspire with or assist another to cause, without lawful justification , the denial to any person of any right accorded pursuant to this chapter.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 and by a fine not exceeding $5,000.

Fla. Stat. § 397.581

s.4, ch. 93-39; s.26, ch. 2009-132.
Amended by 2024 Fla. Laws, ch. 245,s 25, eff. 7/1/2024.