Florida legal term
Plant pest in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Plant pest” 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 “Plant pest” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Plant pest” means any plant pest, noxious weed, or arthropod declared a nuisance by the department pursuant to s. 581.031(6).(g) When capitalized, “Section” has the meaning ascribed in 43 U.S.C. s. 751. (Fla. Stat. § 933.40)
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