Florida legal term
Sterile area in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Sterile area” 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 “Sterile area” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Sterile area” means the area of an airport to which access is controlled by the inspection of persons and property in accordance with federally approved airport security programs. (Fla. Stat. § 790.001)
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