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Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties in Florida
Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 806.14. 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. § 806.14.
What is the penalty for art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (Damage/removal — value $200 or less — The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is $200 or less.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Damage/removal — value $200 or less — The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is $200 or less.; 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 | up to 1 year (Damage/removal — value greater than $200 but less than $1,000 — The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is greater than $200 but less than $1,000.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Damage/removal — value greater than $200 but less than $1,000 — The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is greater than $200 but less than $1,000.; 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 | up to 5 years (Damage/removal — value $1,000 or more — The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is $1,000 or more.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Damage/removal — value $1,000 or more — The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is $1,000 or more.; 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 art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage/removal — value $200 or less | Misdemeanor of the Second Degree | The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is $200 or less. | Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(a) |
| Damage/removal — value greater than $200 but less than $1,000 | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is greater than $200 but less than $1,000. | Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(b) |
| Damage/removal — value $1,000 or more | Felony of the Third Degree | The cost of restoration or replacement value of the damaged art work is $1,000 or more. | Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(c) |
Common questions about art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties in Florida
Is art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 806.14.
Damage/removal — value $200 or less: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(a)) · Damage/removal — value greater than $200 but less than $1,000: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(b)) · Damage/removal — value $1,000 or more: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(c))
What are the penalties for art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — 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 art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties?
Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 806.14 (Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; 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.