Florida legal term
Toxin in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Toxin” 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 “Toxin” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Toxin” means the toxic material of plants, animals, microorganisms, viruses, fungi, or infectious substances, or a recombinant molecule, whatever its origin or method of reproduction, including:1. (Fla. Stat. § 790.166)
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