Florida legal term
Laboratory in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Laboratory” 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 “Laboratory” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Laboratory” means a laboratory approved by the Drug Enforcement Administration as proper to be entrusted with the custody of controlled substances for scientific, medical, or instructional purposes or to aid law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys in the enforcement of this chapter. (Fla. Stat. § 893.02)
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