Federal Offenses: Environmental Crimes – Part 3: False Statement

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15th Jul 2024

Florida Statute Section 403.161(1)(c) prohibits knowingly making any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this chapter, or to falsify, tamper with, or knowingly render inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this chapter or by any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued under this chapter.

Crimes for making a false statement regarding environmental regulations are charged as a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable as provided in ss. 775.082(4)(a) and 775.083(1)(g) by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by 6 months in jail, or by both for each offense.

Any person who willfully commits a violation specified in paragraph (1)(b) or paragraph (1)(c) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable as provided in ss. 775.082(4)(a) and 775.083(1)(g) by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by 6 months in jail, or by both for each offense.

If you have been charged with environmental crimes in Miami, then you may want to call an experienced criminal defense attorney for legal advice.