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Agroterrorism; penalties in Florida
Agroterrorism; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.35. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.35.
What is the penalty for agroterrorism; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Agroterrorism — A person intentionally disseminates or spreads any contagious, communicable, or infectious disease among crops, poultry, livestock, or other animals.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Agroterrorism — A person intentionally disseminates or spreads any contagious, communicable, or infectious disease among crops, poultry, livestock, or other animals.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | Agroterrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury — A violation of subsection (1) results in death or serious bodily injury to a person.; imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(a)3.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (Agroterrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury — A violation of subsection (1) results in death or serious bodily injury to a person.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is agroterrorism; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agroterrorism | Felony of the Second Degree | A person intentionally disseminates or spreads any contagious, communicable, or infectious disease among crops, poultry, livestock, or other animals. | Fla. Stat. § 775.35(1) |
| Agroterrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury | Life Felony | A violation of subsection (1) results in death or serious bodily injury to a person. | Fla. Stat. § 775.35(2) |
Common questions about agroterrorism; penalties in Florida
Is agroterrorism; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: agroterrorism; penalties ranges from a Felony of the Second Degree to a Life Felony in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 775.35.
Agroterrorism: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 775.35(1)) · Agroterrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury: Life Felony (Fla. Stat. § 775.35(2))
What are the penalties for agroterrorism; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for agroterrorism; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Second Degree up to a Life Felony — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers agroterrorism; penalties?
Agroterrorism; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 775.35 (Agroterrorism; penalties).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.