Florida legal term
Farm theft in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Farm theft” 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 “Farm theft” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Farm theft” means the unlawful taking possession of any items that are grown or produced on land owned, rented, or leased by another person. (Fla. Stat. § 812.015)
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