Florida legal term
Chemical weapon in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Chemical weapon” 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 “Chemical weapon” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Chemical weapon” means any shell, cartridge, bomb, gun, or other device capable of emitting chloroacetophenone (CN), chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) or any derivatives thereof in any form, or any other agent with lacrimatory properties, and shall include products such as that commonly known as “mace.” (4) “Civil facility” means:(a) A mental health facility established within the department or by contract with the department to serve individuals committed pursuant to chapter 394 and those defendants committed pursuant to this chapter who do not require the security provided in a forensic facili (Fla. Stat. § 916.106)
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