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2003 Florida Statutes

SECTION 581
Unlawful activities relating to client assessment and treatment; penalties.
Section 397.581, Florida Statutes 2003

397.581  Unlawful activities relating to client assessment and treatment; penalties.--

(1)  Knowingly furnishing false information for the purpose of obtaining emergency or other involuntary admission for any person is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 and by a fine not exceeding $5,000.

(2)  Causing or otherwise securing, or conspiring with or assisting another to cause or secure, without reason for believing a person to be impaired, any emergency or other involuntary procedure for the person is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 and by a fine not exceeding $5,000.

(3)  Causing, or conspiring with or assisting another to cause, the denial to any person of any right accorded pursuant to this chapter is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 and by a fine not exceeding $5,000.

History.--s. 4, ch. 93-39.