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Fla. Stat. § 806.10 — Preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 806: Arson and Criminal Mischief, Florida Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of Fla. Stat. § 806.10
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
(1) Any person who willfully and maliciously injures, destroys, removes, or in any manner interferes with the use of, any vehicles, tools, equipment, water supplies, hydrants, towers, buildings, communication facilities, or other instruments or facilities used in the detection, reporting, suppression, or extinguishment of fire shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) Any person who willfully or unreasonably interferes with, hinders, or assaults, or attempts to interfere with or hinder, any firefighter in the performance of his or her duty shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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Questions this section answers
Is preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 806.10.
Which Florida statute covers preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire?
Preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire is governed by Fla. Stat. § 806.10 (Preventing or obstructing extinguishment of fire).
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