Florida legal term
Public transit employees or agents in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Public transit employees or agents” 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 “Public transit employees or agents” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Public transit employees or agents” means bus operators, train operators, revenue collectors, security personnel, equipment maintenance personnel, or field supervisors, who are employees or agents of a transit agency as described in s. 812.015(1).(g) “Railroad special officer” means a person employed by a Class I, Class II, or Class III railroad pursuant to s. 354.01.(h) “Utility worker” means a person who bears at least one patch, emblem, organizational identification, or other clear marking that is intended to be plainly visible, that identifies the employing or contracting utility, and tha (Fla. Stat. § 784.07)
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