Florida legal term
Covered participant in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Covered participant” 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 “Covered participant” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Covered participant” means an umpire, officiating crew member, player, coach, manager, groundskeeper, or any artistic, theatrical, or other performer or sanctioned participant in a covered event. (Fla. Stat. § 871.05)
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