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Multipurpose device in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Multipurpose device” 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 “Multipurpose device” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Multipurpose device” means any communications device that is capable of more than one function and includes any component thereof. (Fla. Stat. § 812.15)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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