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The Honorable Lee Cannon Sheriff, Pasco County 8700 Citizens Drive New Port Richey, Florida 34654

Dear Sheriff Cannon:

You have asked for my opinion on substantially the following questions:

1. Is a document that is verified by the written declaration described in section 92.525(1)(b) and (2), Florida Statutes, an "affidavit" within the scope of section 322.2615(2), Florida Statutes, if the document is not attested to before an officer authorized to administer oaths?

2. What is the significance of the use of the phrase "to the best of my knowledge" as permitted under section 92.525(2), Florida…