Florida legal term
Derelict vessel in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Derelict vessel” 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 “Derelict vessel” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Derelict vessel” means a vessel, as defined in s. 327.02, that is:1. (Fla. Stat. § 823.11)
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