Florida legal term
Explosive compound in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Explosive compound” 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 “Explosive compound” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Explosive compound” means any chemical compound, mixture, or device the primary or common purpose of which is to function by the substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat. (Fla. Stat. § 791.01)
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