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Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty in Florida
Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 916.1085. 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. § 916.1085.
What is the penalty for introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Introduction/removal of controlled substances or firearms/deadly weapons — Applies when a person violates subparagraph (1)(a)2. (controlled substances, marijuana, hemp, or industrial hemp) or subparagraph (1)(a)3. (firearm or deadly weapon).) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Introduction/removal of controlled substances or firearms/deadly weapons — Applies when a person violates subparagraph (1)(a)2. (controlled substances, marijuana, hemp, or industrial hemp) or subparagraph (1)(a)3. (firearm or deadly weapon).; 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 (Introduction/removal of intoxicating beverages, phones, vapor devices, or other hazardous items — Applies when a person violates subparagraph (1)(a)1. (intoxicating beverages), (1)(a)4. (cellular telephones/portable communication devices), (1)(a)5. (vapor-generating electronic devices), or (1)(a)6. (other hazardous items designated by rule or policy).; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Introduction/removal of intoxicating beverages, phones, vapor devices, or other hazardous items — Applies when a person violates subparagraph (1)(a)1. (intoxicating beverages), (1)(a)4. (cellular telephones/portable communication devices), (1)(a)5. (vapor-generating electronic devices), or (1)(a)6. (other hazardous items designated by rule or policy).; 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 introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction/removal of controlled substances or firearms/deadly weapons | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies when a person violates subparagraph (1)(a)2. (controlled substances, marijuana, hemp, or industrial hemp) or subparagraph (1)(a)3. (firearm or deadly weapon). | Fla. Stat. § 916.1085(2)(c)1. |
| Introduction/removal of intoxicating beverages, phones, vapor devices, or other hazardous items | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies when a person violates subparagraph (1)(a)1. (intoxicating beverages), (1)(a)4. (cellular telephones/portable communication devices), (1)(a)5. (vapor-generating electronic devices), or (1)(a)6. (other hazardous items designated by rule or policy). | Fla. Stat. § 916.1085(2)(c)2. |
Common questions about introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty in Florida
Is introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 916.1085.
Introduction/removal of controlled substances or firearms/deadly weapons: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 916.1085(2)(c)1.) · Introduction/removal of intoxicating beverages, phones, vapor devices, or other hazardous items: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 916.1085(2)(c)2.)
What are the penalties for introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty in Florida?
Penalties for introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First 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 introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty?
Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 916.1085 (Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty).
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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.