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Can you summarize FLCL 832.062?
VIOLATIONS INVOLVING CHECKS AND DRAFTS > Prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue. It applies to any person, firm, or corporation. However, there are exemptions where this section does not apply, such as when the Department of Revenue is aware or notified in advance that the drawer, sender, or receiver does not have sufficient funds. Violation of this section can result in misdemeanor charges of the second degree, unless the amount involved is $150 or more, in which case it becomes a felony of the third degree.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person, firm, or corporation
What does it govern?
Prosecution for worthless checks, drafts, debit card orders, or electronic funds transfers made to pay any tax or associated amount administered by the Department of Revenue
What are exemptions?
This section does not apply to any check or electronic funds transfer when the Department of Revenue knows or has been expressly notified prior to the drawing or uttering of the check or the sending or initiating of the electronic funds transfer, or has reason to believe, that the drawer, sender, or receiver did not have sufficient funds
What are the Penalties?
A violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, unless the check, draft, debit card order, or other written order drawn, made, uttered, issued, or delivered, or electronic funds transfer made, sent, instructed, ordered, or initiated, or caused or directed to be made, sent, instructed, ordered, or initiated is in the amount of $150 or more. In that event, the violation constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Jurisdiction
Florida