CS/HB 267

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A bill to be entitled
2An act relating to false and fraudulent insurance claims;
3amending s. 400.9905, F.S.; redefining the term "clinic"
4for purposes of the Health Care Clinic Act to exclude from
5coverage under the act those entities providing oncology,
6radiation therapy, and urology services; amending s.
7400.9905, F.S.; redefining the term "clinic" for purposes
8of the Health Care Clinic Act to exclude from coverage
9under the act those entities providing pediatric
10cardiology services; amending s. 817.234, F.S.; providing
11penalties for specified insurance fraud violations
12involving personal injury protection insurance; providing
13for professional license suspensions for certain health
14care practitioners convicted of such violations; amending
15s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming the offense severity ranking
16chart of the Criminal Punishment Code; providing an
17effective date.
18
19Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
20
21     Section 1.  Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of subsection
22(4) of section 400.9905, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
23     400.9905  Definitions.--
24     (4)  "Clinic" means an entity at which health care services
25are provided to individuals and which tenders charges for
26reimbursement for such services, including a mobile clinic and a
27portable equipment provider. For purposes of this part, the term
28does not include and the licensure requirements of this part do
29not apply to:
30     (a)  Entities licensed or registered by the state under
31chapter 395; entities that provide oncology, radiation therapy,
32and urology services by physicians licensed under chapter 458 or
33chapter 459 that do not submit claims for reimbursement to
34insurers under ss. 627.730-627.7405; or entities licensed or
35registered by the state and providing only health care services
36within the scope of services authorized under their respective
37licenses granted under ss. 383.30-383.335, chapter 390, chapter
38394, chapter 397, this chapter except part X, chapter 429,
39chapter 463, chapter 465, chapter 466, chapter 478, part I of
40chapter 483, chapter 484, or chapter 651; end-stage renal
41disease providers authorized under 42 C.F.R. part 405, subpart
42U; or providers certified under 42 C.F.R. part 485, subpart B or
43subpart H; or any entity that provides neonatal or pediatric
44hospital-based health care services or other health care
45services by licensed practitioners solely within a hospital
46licensed under chapter 395.
47     (b)  Entities that own, directly or indirectly, entities
48licensed or registered by the state pursuant to chapter 395;
49entities that own, directly or indirectly, an entity that
50provides oncology, radiation therapy, and urology services by
51physicians licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 that do not
52submit claims for reimbursement to insurers under ss. 627.730-
53627.7405; or entities that own, directly or indirectly, entities
54licensed or registered by the state and providing only health
55care services within the scope of services authorized pursuant
56to their respective licenses granted under ss. 383.30-383.335,
57chapter 390, chapter 394, chapter 397, this chapter except part
58X, chapter 429, chapter 463, chapter 465, chapter 466, chapter
59478, part I of chapter 483, chapter 484, chapter 651; end-stage
60renal disease providers authorized under 42 C.F.R. part 405,
61subpart U; or providers certified under 42 C.F.R. part 485,
62subpart B or subpart H; or any entity that provides neonatal or
63pediatric hospital-based health care services by licensed
64practitioners solely within a hospital licensed under chapter
65395.
66     (c)  Entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, by an
67entity licensed or registered by the state pursuant to chapter
68395; entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, by an
69entity that provides oncology, radiation therapy, and urology
70services by physicians licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459
71that do not submit claims for reimbursement to insurers under
72ss. 627.730-627.7405; or entities that are owned, directly or
73indirectly, by an entity licensed or registered by the state and
74providing only health care services within the scope of services
75authorized pursuant to their respective licenses granted under
76ss. 383.30-383.335, chapter 390, chapter 394, chapter 397, this
77chapter except part X, chapter 429, chapter 463, chapter 465,
78chapter 466, chapter 478, part I of chapter 483, chapter 484, or
79chapter 651; end-stage renal disease providers authorized under
8042 C.F.R. part 405, subpart U; or providers certified under 42
81C.F.R. part 485, subpart B or subpart H; or any entity that
82provides neonatal or pediatric hospital-based health care
83services by licensed practitioners solely within a hospital
84under chapter 395.
85     (d)  Entities that are under common ownership, directly or
86indirectly, with an entity licensed or registered by the state
87pursuant to chapter 395; entities that are under common
88ownership, directly or indirectly, with an entity that provides
89oncology, radiation therapy, and urology services by physicians
90licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459 that do not submit
91claims for reimbursement to insurers under ss. 627.730-627.7405;
92or entities that are under common ownership, directly or
93indirectly, with an entity licensed or registered by the state
94and providing only health care services within the scope of
95services authorized pursuant to their respective licenses
96granted under ss. 383.30-383.335, chapter 390, chapter 394,
97chapter 397, this chapter except part X, chapter 429, chapter
98463, chapter 465, chapter 466, chapter 478, part I of chapter
99483, chapter 484, or chapter 651; end-stage renal disease
100providers authorized under 42 C.F.R. part 405, subpart U; or
101providers certified under 42 C.F.R. part 485, subpart B or
102subpart H; or any entity that provides neonatal or pediatric
103hospital-based health care services by licensed practitioners
104solely within a hospital licensed under chapter 395.
105     Section 2.  Paragraph (l) of subsection (4) of section
106400.9905, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
107     400.9905  Definitions.--
108     (4)  "Clinic" means an entity at which health care services
109are provided to individuals and which tenders charges for
110reimbursement for such services, including a mobile clinic and a
111portable equipment provider. For purposes of this part, the term
112does not include and the licensure requirements of this part do
113not apply to:
114     (l)  Orthotic or prosthetic or pediatric cardiology
115clinical facilities that are a publicly traded corporation or
116that are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by a publicly
117traded corporation. As used in this paragraph, a publicly traded
118corporation is a corporation that issues securities traded on an
119exchange registered with the United States Securities and
120Exchange Commission as a national securities exchange.
121     Section 3.  Subsections (2), (11), and (12) of section
122817.234, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
123     817.234  False and fraudulent insurance claims.--
124     (2)(a)  Any physician licensed under chapter 458,
125osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459, chiropractic
126physician licensed under chapter 460, or other practitioner
127licensed under the laws of this state who knowingly and
128willfully assists, conspires with, or urges any insured party to
129fraudulently violate any of the provisions of this section or
130part XI of chapter 627, or any person who, due to such
131assistance, conspiracy, or urging by said physician, osteopathic
132physician, chiropractic physician, or practitioner, knowingly
133and willfully benefits from the proceeds derived from the use of
134such fraud, commits insurance fraud, punishable as provided in
135subsection (11). In the event that a physician, osteopathic
136physician, chiropractic physician, or practitioner is
137adjudicated guilty of a violation of this section, the Board of
138Medicine as set forth in chapter 458, the Board of Osteopathic
139Medicine as set forth in chapter 459, the Board of Chiropractic
140Medicine as set forth in chapter 460, or other appropriate
141licensing authority shall hold an administrative hearing to
142consider the imposition of administrative sanctions as provided
143by law against said physician, osteopathic physician,
144chiropractic physician, or practitioner.
145     (b)  In the event that a physician licensed under chapter
146458, an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459, a
147chiropractic physician licensed under chapter 460, or other
148practitioner licensed under the laws of this state is convicted
149of insurance fraud that involves a claim for personal injury
150protection benefits as required by s. 627.736, the Board of
151Medicine as set forth in chapter 458, the Board of Osteopathic
152Medicine as set forth in chapter 459, the Board of Chiropractic
153Medicine as set forth in chapter 460, or other appropriate
154licensing authority shall, in addition to any other punishment
155less than revocation or relinquishment of the license, suspend
156the license of such physician, osteopathic physician,
157chiropractic physician, or practitioner for 12 months.
158     (c)(b)  In addition to any other provision of law,
159systematic upcoding by a provider, as defined in s. 641.19(14),
160with the intent to obtain reimbursement otherwise not due from
161an insurer is punishable as provided in s. 641.52(5).
162     (11)(a)  If the value of any property involved in a
163violation of this section:
164     1.(a)  Is less than $20,000, the offender commits a felony
165of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.
166775.083, or s. 775.084.
167     2.(b)  Is $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000, the
168offender commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as
169provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
170     3.(c)  Is $100,000 or more, the offender commits a felony
171of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.
172775.083, or s. 775.084.
173     (b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person
174who is convicted of insurance fraud that involves a claim for
175personal injury protection benefits as required by s. 627.736:
176     1.  Commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as
177provided by s. 775.082 and by a fine of $200,000.
178     2.  A second or subsequent time commits a felony of the
179second degree, punishable as provided by s. 755.082 and by a
180fine of $500,000.
181     (12)  As used in this section:
182     (a)  "Conviction" has the same meaning as provided in s.
183775.0837.
184     (b)(a)  "Property" means property as defined in s. 812.012.
185     (c)(b)  "Value" means value as defined in s. 812.012.
186     Section 4.  Paragraphs (c), (e), (g), and (h) of subsection
187(3) of section 921.0022, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
188     921.0022  Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity
189ranking chart.--
190     (3)  OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART
191
192     (c)  LEVEL 3
193
 
FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription
194
 
119.10(2)(b)3rdUnlawful use of confidential information from police reports.
195
 
316.066(6)(b)-(d)3rdUnlawfully obtaining or using confidential crash reports.
196
 
316.193(2)(b)3rdFelony DUI, 3rd conviction.
197
 
316.1935(2)3rdFleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer in patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
198
 
319.30(4)3rdPossession by junkyard of motor vehicle with identification number plate removed.
199
 
319.33(1)(a)3rdAlter or forge any certificate of title to a motor vehicle or mobile home.
200
 
319.33(1)(c)3rdProcure or pass title on stolen vehicle.
201
 
319.33(4)3rdWith intent to defraud, possess, sell, etc., a blank, forged, or unlawfully obtained title or registration.
202
 
327.35(2)(b)3rdFelony BUI.
203
 
328.05(2)3rdPossess, sell, or counterfeit fictitious, stolen, or fraudulent titles or bills of sale of vessels.
204
 
328.07(4)3rdManufacture, exchange, or possess vessel with counterfeit or wrong ID number.
205
 
370.12(1)(e)5.3rdTaking, disturbing, mutilating, destroying, causing to be destroyed, transferring, selling, offering to sell, molesting, or harassing marine turtles, marine turtle eggs, or marine turtle nests in violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
206
 
370.12(1)(e)6.3rdSoliciting to commit or conspiring to commit a violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
207
 
376.302(5)3rdFraud related to reimbursement for cleanup expenses under the Inland Protection Trust Fund.
208
 
400.903(3)3rdOperating a clinic without a license or filing false license application or other required information.
209
 
440.1051(3)3rdFalse report of workers' compensation fraud or retaliation for making such a report.
210
 
501.001(2)(b)2ndTampers with a consumer product or the container using materially false/misleading information.
211
 
624.401(4)(a)3rdTransacting insurance without a certificate of authority.
212
 
624.401(4)(b)1.3rdTransacting insurance without a certificate of authority; premium collected less than $20,000.
213
 
626.902(1)(a) & (b)3rdRepresenting an unauthorized insurer.
214
 
697.083rdEquity skimming.
215
 
790.15(3)3rdPerson directs another to discharge firearm from a vehicle.
216
 
796.05(1)3rdLive on earnings of a prostitute.
217
 
806.10(1)3rdMaliciously injure, destroy, or interfere with vehicles or equipment used in firefighting.
218
 
806.10(2)3rdInterferes with or assaults firefighter in performance of duty.
219
 
810.09(2)(c)3rdTrespass on property other than structure or conveyance armed with firearm or dangerous weapon.
220
 
812.014(2)(c)2.3rdGrand theft; $5,000 or more but less than $10,000.
221
 
812.0145(2)(c)3rdTheft from person 65 years of age or older; $300 or more but less than $10,000.
222
 
815.04(4)(b)2ndComputer offense devised to defraud or obtain property.
223
 
817.034(4)(a)3.3rdEngages in scheme to defraud (Florida Communications Fraud Act), property valued at less than $20,000.
224
 
817.2333rdBurning to defraud insurer.
225
 
817.234(8)(b)-(c)3rdUnlawful solicitation of persons involved in motor vehicle accidents.
226
 
817.234(11)(a)1.3rdInsurance fraud; property value less than $20,000.
227
 
817.2363rdFiling a false motor vehicle insurance application.
228
 
817.23613rdCreating, marketing, or presenting a false or fraudulent motor vehicle insurance card.
229
 
817.413(2)3rdSale of used goods as new.
230
 
817.505(4)3rdPatient brokering.
231
 
828.12(2)3rdTortures any animal with intent to inflict intense pain, serious physical injury, or death.
232
 
831.28(2)(a)3rdCounterfeiting a payment instrument with intent to defraud or possessing a counterfeit payment instrument.
233
 
831.292ndPossession of instruments for counterfeiting drivers' licenses or identification cards.
234
 
838.021(3)(b)3rdThreatens unlawful harm to public servant.
235
 
843.193rdInjure, disable, or kill police dog or horse.
236
 
860.15(3)3rdOvercharging for repairs and parts.
237
 
870.01(2)3rdRiot; inciting or encouraging.
238
 
893.13(1)(a)2.3rdSell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis (or other s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs).
239
 
893.13(1)(d)2.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs within 1,000 feet of university.
240
 
893.13(1)(f)2.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs within 1,000 feet of public housing facility.
241
 
893.13(6)(a)3rdPossession of any controlled substance other than felony possession of cannabis.
242
 
893.13(7)(a)8.3rdWithhold information from practitioner regarding previous receipt of or prescription for a controlled substance.
243
 
893.13(7)(a)9.3rdObtain or attempt to obtain controlled substance by fraud, forgery, misrepresentation, etc.
244
 
893.13(7)(a)10.3rdAffix false or forged label to package of controlled substance.
245
 
893.13(7)(a)11.3rdFurnish false or fraudulent material information on any document or record required by chapter 893.
246
 
893.13(8)(a)1.3rdKnowingly assist a patient, other person, or owner of an animal in obtaining a controlled substance through deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in or related to the practitioner's practice.
247
 
893.13(8)(a)2.3rdEmploy a trick or scheme in the practitioner's practice to assist a patient, other person, or owner of an animal in obtaining a controlled substance.
248
 
893.13(8)(a)3.3rdKnowingly write a prescription for a controlled substance for a fictitious person.
249
 
893.13(8)(a)4.3rdWrite a prescription for a controlled substance for a patient, other person, or an animal if the sole purpose of writing the prescription is a monetary benefit for the practitioner.
250
 
918.13(1)(a)3rdAlter, destroy, or conceal investigation evidence.
251
 
944.47(1)(a)1.-2.3rdIntroduce contraband to correctional facility.
252
 
944.47(1)(c)2ndPossess contraband while upon the grounds of a correctional institution.
253
 
985.7213rdEscapes from a juvenile facility (secure detention or residential commitment facility).
254
255     (e)  LEVEL 5
256
 
FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription
257
 
316.027(1)(a)3rdAccidents involving personal injuries, failure to stop; leaving scene.
258
 
316.1935(4)(a)2ndAggravated fleeing or eluding.
259
 
322.34(6)3rdCareless operation of motor vehicle with suspended license, resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
260
 
327.30(5)3rdVessel accidents involving personal injury; leaving scene.
261
 
381.0041(11)(b)3rdDonate blood, plasma, or organs knowing HIV positive.
262
 
440.10(1)(g)2ndFailure to obtain workers' compensation coverage.
263
 
440.105(5)2ndUnlawful solicitation for the purpose of making workers' compensation claims.
264
 
440.381(2)2ndSubmission of false, misleading, or incomplete information with the purpose of avoiding or reducing workers' compensation premiums.
265
 
624.401(4)(b)2.2ndTransacting insurance without a certificate or authority; premium collected $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.
266
 
626.902(1)(c)2ndRepresenting an unauthorized insurer; repeat offender.
267
 
790.01(2)3rdCarrying a concealed firearm.
268
 
790.1622ndThreat to throw or discharge destructive device.
269
 
790.163(1)2ndFalse report of deadly explosive or weapon of mass destruction.
270
 
790.221(1)2ndPossession of short-barreled shotgun or machine gun.
271
 
790.232ndFelons in possession of firearms, ammunition, or electronic weapons or devices.
272
 
800.04(6)(c)3rdLewd or lascivious conduct; offender less than 18 years.
273
 
800.04(7)(c)2ndLewd or lascivious exhibition; offender 18 years or older.
274
 
806.111(1)3rdPossess, manufacture, or dispense fire bomb with intent to damage any structure or property.
275
 
812.0145(2)(b)2ndTheft from person 65 years of age or older; $10,000 or more but less than $50,000.
276
 
812.015(8)3rdRetail theft; property stolen is valued at $300 or more and one or more specified acts.
277
 
812.019(1)2ndStolen property; dealing in or trafficking in.
278
 
812.131(2)(b)3rdRobbery by sudden snatching.
279
 
812.16(2)3rdOwning, operating, or conducting a chop shop.
280
 
817.034(4)(a)2.2ndCommunications fraud, value $20,000 to $50,000.
281
 
817.234(11)(a)2. (b)2ndInsurance fraud; property value $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.
282
 
817.2341(1),(2)(a)&(3)(a)3rdFiling false financial statements, making false entries of material fact or false statements regarding property values relating to the solvency of an insuring entity.
283
 
817.568(2)(b)2ndFraudulent use of personal identification information; value of benefit, services received, payment avoided, or amount of injury or fraud, $5,000 or more or use of personal identification information of 10 or more individuals.
284
 
817.625(2)(b)2ndSecond or subsequent fraudulent use of scanning device or reencoder.
285
 
825.1025(4)3rdLewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of an elderly person or disabled adult.
286
 
827.071(4)2ndPossess with intent to promote any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes sexual conduct by a child.
287
 
827.071(5)3rdPossess any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes sexual conduct by a child.
288
 
839.13(2)(b)2ndFalsifying records of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency involving great bodily harm or death.
289
 
843.013rdResist officer with violence to person; resist arrest with violence.
290
 
847.0137(2)&(3)3rdTransmission of pornography by electronic device or equipment.
291
 
847.0138(2)&(3)3rdTransmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment.
292
 
874.05(2)2ndEncouraging or recruiting another to join a criminal street gang; second or subsequent offense.
293
 
893.13(1)(a)1.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs).
294
 
893.13(1)(c)2.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis (or other s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
295
 
893.13(1)(d)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs) within 1,000 feet of university.
296
 
893.13(1)(e)2.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.
297
 
893.13(1)(f)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), or (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs) within 1,000 feet of public housing facility.
298
 
893.13(4)(b)2ndDeliver to minor cannabis (or other s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs).
299
300
301     (g)  LEVEL 7
302
 
FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription
303
 
316.027(1)(b)1stAccident involving death, failure to stop; leaving scene.
304
 
316.193(3)(c)2.3rdDUI resulting in serious bodily injury.
305
 
316.1935(3)(b)1stCausing serious bodily injury or death to another person; driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
306
 
327.35(3)(c)2.3rdVessel BUI resulting in serious bodily injury.
307
 
402.319(2)2ndMisrepresentation and negligence or intentional act resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disfiguration, permanent disability, or death.
308
 
409.920(2)3rdMedicaid provider fraud.
309
 
456.065(2)3rdPracticing a health care profession without a license.
310
 
456.065(2)2ndPracticing a health care profession without a license which results in serious bodily injury.
311
 
458.327(1)3rdPracticing medicine without a license.
312
 
459.013(1)3rdPracticing osteopathic medicine without a license.
313
 
460.411(1)3rdPracticing chiropractic medicine without a license.
314
 
461.012(1)3rdPracticing podiatric medicine without a license.
315
 
462.173rdPracticing naturopathy without a license.
316
 
463.015(1)3rdPracticing optometry without a license.
317
 
464.016(1)3rdPracticing nursing without a license.
318
 
465.015(2)3rdPracticing pharmacy without a license.
319
 
466.026(1)3rdPracticing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license.
320
 
467.2013rdPracticing midwifery without a license.
321
 
468.3663rdDelivering respiratory care services without a license.
322
 
483.828(1)3rdPracticing as clinical laboratory personnel without a license.
323
 
483.901(9)3rdPracticing medical physics without a license.
324
 
484.013(1)(c)3rdPreparing or dispensing optical devices without a prescription.
325
 
484.0533rdDispensing hearing aids without a license.
326
 
494.0018(2)1stConviction of any violation of ss. 494.001-494.0077 in which the total money and property unlawfully obtained exceeded $50,000 and there were five or more victims.
327
 
560.123(8)(b)1.3rdFailure to report currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by money transmitter.
328
 
560.125(5)(a)3rdMoney transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
329
 
655.50(10)(b)1.3rdFailure to report financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by financial institution.
330
 
775.21(10)(a)3rdSexual predator; failure to register; failure to renew driver's license or identification card; other registration violations.
331
 
775.21(10)(b)3rdSexual predator working where children regularly congregate.
332
 
775.21(10)(g)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual predator; harbor or conceal a sexual predator.
333
 
782.051(3)2ndAttempted felony murder of a person by a person other than the perpetrator or the perpetrator of an attempted felony.
334
 
782.07(1)2ndKilling of a human being by the act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another (manslaughter).
335
 
782.0712ndKilling of a human being or viable fetus by the operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner (vehicular homicide).
336
 
782.0722ndKilling of a human being by the operation of a vessel in a reckless manner (vessel homicide).
337
 
784.045(1)(a)1.2ndAggravated battery; intentionally causing great bodily harm or disfigurement.
338
 
784.045(1)(a)2.2ndAggravated battery; using deadly weapon.
339
 
784.045(1)(b)2ndAggravated battery; perpetrator aware victim pregnant.
340
 
784.048(4)3rdAggravated stalking; violation of injunction or court order.
341
 
784.048(7)3rdAggravated stalking; violation of court order.
342
 
784.07(2)(d)1stAggravated battery on law enforcement officer.
343
 
784.074(1)(a)1stAggravated battery on sexually violent predators facility staff.
344
 
784.08(2)(a)1stAggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
345
 
784.081(1)1stAggravated battery on specified official or employee.
346
 
784.082(1)1stAggravated battery by detained person on visitor or other detainee.
347
 
784.083(1)1stAggravated battery on code inspector.
348
 
790.07(4)1stSpecified weapons violation subsequent to previous conviction of s. 790.07(1) or (2).
349
 
790.16(1)1stDischarge of a machine gun under specified circumstances.
350
 
790.165(2)2ndManufacture, sell, possess, or deliver hoax bomb.
351
 
790.165(3)2ndPossessing, displaying, or threatening to use any hoax bomb while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
352
 
790.166(3)2ndPossessing, selling, using, or attempting to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction.
353
 
790.166(4)2ndPossessing, displaying, or threatening to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
354
 
794.08(4)3rdFemale genital mutilation; consent by a parent, guardian, or a person in custodial authority to a victim younger than 18 years of age.
355
 
796.032ndProcuring any person under 16 years for prostitution.
356
 
800.04(5)(c)1.2ndLewd or lascivious molestation; victim less than 12 years of age; offender less than 18 years.
357
 
800.04(5)(c)2.2ndLewd or lascivious molestation; victim 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years; offender 18 years or older.
358
 
806.01(2)2ndMaliciously damage structure by fire or explosive.
359
 
810.02(3)(a)2ndBurglary of occupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.
360
 
810.02(3)(b)2ndBurglary of unoccupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.
361
 
810.02(3)(d)2ndBurglary of occupied conveyance; unarmed; no assault or battery.
362
 
810.02(3)(e)2ndBurglary of authorized emergency vehicle.
363
 
812.014(2)(a)1.1stProperty stolen, valued at $100,000 or more or a semitrailer deployed by a law enforcement officer; property stolen while causing other property damage; 1st degree grand theft.
364
 
812.014(2)(b)2.2ndProperty stolen, cargo valued at less than $50,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
365
 
812.014(2)(b)3.2ndProperty stolen, emergency medical equipment; 2nd degree grand theft.
366
 
812.014(2)(b)4.2ndProperty stolen, law enforcement equipment from authorized emergency vehicle.
367
 
812.0145(2)(a)1stTheft from person 65 years of age or older; $50,000 or more.
368
 
812.019(2)1stStolen property; initiates, organizes, plans, etc., the theft of property and traffics in stolen property.
369
 
812.131(2)(a)2ndRobbery by sudden snatching.
370
 
812.133(2)(b)1stCarjacking; no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
371
 
817.234(8)(a)2ndSolicitation of motor vehicle accident victims with intent to defraud.
372
 
817.234(9)2ndOrganizing, planning, or participating in an intentional motor vehicle collision.
373
 
817.234(11)(a)3. (c)1stInsurance fraud; property value $100,000 or more.
374
 
817.234(11)(b)1.2ndInsurance fraud involving a claim for personal injury protection benefits.
375
 
817.2341(2)(b)& (3)(b)1stMaking false entries of material fact or false statements regarding property values relating to the solvency of an insuring entity which are a significant cause of the insolvency of that entity.
376
 
825.102(3)(b)2ndNeglecting an elderly person or disabled adult causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
377
 
825.103(2)(b)2ndExploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000.
378
 
827.03(3)(b)2ndNeglect of a child causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
379
 
827.04(3)3rdImpregnation of a child under 16 years of age by person 21 years of age or older.
380
 
837.05(2)3rdGiving false information about alleged capital felony to a law enforcement officer.
381
 
838.0152ndBribery.
382
 
838.0162ndUnlawful compensation or reward for official behavior.
383
 
838.021(3)(a)2ndUnlawful harm to a public servant.
384
 
838.222ndBid tampering.
385
 
847.0135(3)3rdSolicitation of a child, via a computer service, to commit an unlawful sex act.
386
 
847.0135(4)2ndTraveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sex act.
387
 
872.062ndAbuse of a dead human body.
388
 
893.13(1)(c)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4.) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
389
 
893.13(1)(e)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4., within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.
390
 
893.13(4)(a)1stDeliver to minor cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs).
391
 
893.135(1)(a)1.1stTrafficking in cannabis, more than 25 lbs., less than 2,000 lbs.
392
 
893.135(1)(b)1.a.1stTrafficking in cocaine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
393
 
893.135(1)(c)1.a.1stTrafficking in illegal drugs, more than 4 grams, less than 14 grams.
394
 
893.135(1)(d)1.1stTrafficking in phencyclidine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
395
 
893.135(1)(e)1.1stTrafficking in methaqualone, more than 200 grams, less than 5 kilograms.
396
 
893.135(1)(f)1.1stTrafficking in amphetamine, more than 14 grams, less than 28 grams.
397
 
893.135(1)(g)1.a.1stTrafficking in flunitrazepam, 4 grams or more, less than 14 grams.
398
 
893.135(1)(h)1.a.1stTrafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
399
 
893.135(1)(j)1.a.1stTrafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
400
 
893.135(1)(k)2.a.1stTrafficking in Phenethylamines, 10 grams or more, less than 200 grams.
401
 
896.101(5)(a)3rdMoney laundering, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
402
 
896.104(4)(a)1.3rdStructuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
403
 
943.0435(4)(c)2ndSexual offender vacating permanent residence; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
404
 
943.0435(8)2ndSexual offender; remains in state after indicating intent to leave; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
405
 
943.0435(9)(a)3rdSexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
406
 
943.0435(13)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
407
 
943.0435(14)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.
408
 
944.607(9)3rdSexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
409
 
944.607(10)(a)3rdSexual offender; failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.
410
 
944.607(12)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
411
 
944.607(13)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.
412
 
985.4815(10)3rdSexual offender; failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.
413
 
985.4815(12)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
414
 
985.4815(13)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.
415
416     (h)  LEVEL 8
417
 
FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription
418
 
316.193(3)(c)3.a.2ndDUI manslaughter.
419
 
316.1935(4)(b)1stAggravated fleeing or attempted eluding with serious bodily injury or death.
420
 
327.35(3)(c)3.2ndVessel BUI manslaughter.
421
 
499.0051(7)1stForgery of prescription or legend drug labels.
422
 
499.00521stTrafficking in contraband legend drugs.
423
 
560.123(8)(b)2.2ndFailure to report currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by money transmitter.
424
 
560.125(5)(b)2ndMoney transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.
425
 
655.50(10)(b)2.2ndFailure to report financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by financial institutions.
426
 
777.03(2)(a)1stAccessory after the fact, capital felony.
427
 
782.04(4)2ndKilling of human without design when engaged in act or attempt of any felony other than arson, sexual battery, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, aircraft piracy, or unlawfully discharging bomb.
428
 
782.051(2)1stAttempted felony murder while perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate a felony not enumerated in s. 782.04(3).
429
 
782.071(1)(b)1stCommitting vehicular homicide and failing to render aid or give information.
430
 
782.072(2)1stCommitting vessel homicide and failing to render aid or give information.
431
 
790.161(3)1stDischarging a destructive device which results in bodily harm or property damage.
432
 
794.011(5)2ndSexual battery, victim 12 years or over, offender does not use physical force likely to cause serious injury.
433
 
794.08(3)2ndFemale genital mutilation, removal of a victim younger than 18 years of age from this state.
434
 
800.04(4)2ndLewd or lascivious battery.
435
 
806.01(1)1stMaliciously damage dwelling or structure by fire or explosive, believing person in structure.
436
 
810.02(2)(a)1st,PBLBurglary with assault or battery.
437
 
810.02(2)(b)1st,PBLBurglary; armed with explosives or dangerous weapon.
438
 
810.02(2)(c)1stBurglary of a dwelling or structure causing structural damage or $1,000 or more property damage.
439
 
812.014(2)(a)2.1stProperty stolen; cargo valued at $50,000 or more, grand theft in 1st degree.
440
 
812.13(2)(b)1stRobbery with a weapon.
441
 
812.135(2)(c)1stHome-invasion robbery, no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
442
 
817.234(11)(b)2.2ndInsurance fraud involving a claim for personal injury protection benefits; second or subsequent offense.
443
 
817.568(6)2ndFraudulent use of personal identification information of an individual under the age of 18.
444
 
825.102(2)2ndAggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult.
445
 
825.1025(2)2ndLewd or lascivious battery upon an elderly person or disabled adult.
446
 
825.103(2)(a)1stExploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $100,000 or more.
447
 
837.02(2)2ndPerjury in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.
448
 
837.021(2)2ndMaking contradictory statements in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.
449
 
860.121(2)(c)1stShooting at or throwing any object in path of railroad vehicle resulting in great bodily harm.
450
 
860.161stAircraft piracy.
451
 
893.13(1)(b)1stSell or deliver in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
452
 
893.13(2)(b)1stPurchase in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
453
 
893.13(6)(c)1stPossess in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
454
 
893.135(1)(a)2.1stTrafficking in cannabis, more than 2,000 lbs., less than 10,000 lbs.
455
 
893.135(1)(b)1.b.1stTrafficking in cocaine, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams.
456
 
893.135(1)(c)1.b.1stTrafficking in illegal drugs, more than 14 grams, less than 28 grams.
457
 
893.135(1)(d)1.b.1stTrafficking in phencyclidine, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams.
458
 
893.135(1)(e)1.b.1stTrafficking in methaqualone, more than 5 kilograms, less than 25 kilograms.
459
 
893.135(1)(f)1.b.1stTrafficking in amphetamine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
460
 
893.135(1)(g)1.b.1stTrafficking in flunitrazepam, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.
461
 
893.135(1)(h)1.b.1stTrafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.
462
 
893.135(1)(j)1.b.1stTrafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.
463
 
893.135(1)(k)2.b.1stTrafficking in Phenethylamines, 200 grams or more, less than 400 grams.
464
 
895.03(1)1stUse or invest proceeds derived from pattern of racketeering activity.
465
 
895.03(2)1stAcquire or maintain through racketeering activity any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property.
466
 
895.03(3)1stConduct or participate in any enterprise through pattern of racketeering activity.
467
 
896.101(5)(b)2ndMoney laundering, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.
468
 
896.104(4)(a)2.2ndStructuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000.
469
470     Section 5.  This act shall take effect October 1, 2008.


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