1997 Florida Code
TITLE XXIX PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 384 Sexually Transmissible Diseases
384.34 Penalties.
1384.34 Penalties.--
(1) Any person who violates the provisions of s. 384.24(1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(2) Any person who violates the provisions of s. 384.26 or s. 384.29 commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) Any person who maliciously disseminates any false information or report concerning the existence of any sexually transmissible disease is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(4) Any person who violates the provisions of the department's rules pertaining to sexually transmissible diseases may be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 for each violation. Any penalties enforced under this subsection shall be in addition to other penalties provided by this act.
(5) Any person who violates the provisions of s. 384.24(2) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082, 775.083, 775.084, and 775.0877(7).
History.--s. 90, ch. 86-220; s. 38, ch. 88-380; s. 63, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 96-179; s. 2, ch. 97-37.
1Note.--Section 5, ch. 97-37, provides that "[t]his act shall take effect October 1, 1997, and shall apply to offenses committed on or after that date."
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