Florida legal term
Improperly tampers in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Improperly tampers” 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 “Improperly tampers” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Improperly tampers” means to cause, or attempt to cause, significant damage to, or a significant interruption or impairment of a function of, critical infrastructure without permission or authority to do so.(c) “Linear asset” means any electric distribution or transmission asset, oil or gas distribution or transmission pipeline, communication wirelines, or railway, and any attachments thereto. (Fla. Stat. § 812.141)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.