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2002 Florida Code
TITLE XXIX PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 397 SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES  
PART III CLIENT RIGHTS (ss. 397.501, 397.581)
397.581   Unlawful activities relating to client assessment and treatment; penalties.

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.

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