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F.S. 817.65
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It shall not constitute a defense to a prosecution for any violation of this part that: (1) A credit card that is not a counterfeit credit card is offered for use or sale as a counterfeit credit card. (2) A person, other than the defendant, who violated this part has not been convicted, apprehended, or identified.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter817/AllFetched: 7/8/2026

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