Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XXIII, Motor Vehicles

Fla. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 316.80: Unlawful conveyance of fuel; obtaining fuel fraudulently

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to transport fuel in unapproved containers on public highways (third-degree felony), or to fraudulently obtain fuel using stolen payment methods (second-degree felony). Violators face license revocation, asset forfeiture, and restitution costs.

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