Florida legal term
Cave life in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Cave life” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Cave life” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Cave life” means any life form which is indigenous to a cave or to a cave ecosystem.(c) “Gate” means any structure or device located to limit or prohibit access or entry to a cave.(d) “Owner” means a person who owns title to land where a cave is located, including a person who holds a leasehold estate in such land; the state or any of its agencies, departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, or authorities; or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state.(e) “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, association, trust, corporation, or other legal entity.(f) “Si (Fla. Stat. § 810.13)
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