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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Whoever engraves, makes, or amends, or begins to engrave, make, or amend, any plate, block, press, or other tool, instrument, or implement, or makes or provides any paper or other material, adapted and designed for the making of a false and counterfeit note, certificate, or other bill of credit, purporting to be issued by lawful authority for a debt of this state, or a false or counterfeit note or bill, in the similitude of the notes or bills issued by any bank or banking company established in this state, or within the United States, or in any foreign province, state, or government; and whoever has in his or her possession any such plate or block engraved in any part, or any press or other tool, instrument, or any paper or other material adapted and designed as aforesaid, with intent to issue the same, or to cause or permit the same to be used in forging or making any such false and counterfeit certificates, bills, or notes, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XLVI. Crimes § 831.18. Making or possessing instruments for forging bills - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xlvi-crimes/fl-st-sect-831-18/
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