817.312 Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia.

817.312 Unlawful use of uniforms, medals, or insignia.

   (1) A person may not misrepresent himself or herself as a member or veteran of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, or National Guard and wear the uniform of or any medal or insignia authorized for use by members or veterans of the United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Coast Guard, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, or the National Guard while soliciting for charitable contributions.

   (2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History. s. 2, ch. 2010-181.