Florida legal term
Vector in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Vector” 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 “Vector” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Vector” means a living organism or molecule, including a recombinant molecule or biological product that may be engineered through biotechnology, capable of carrying a biological agent or toxin to a host. (Fla. Stat. § 790.166)
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