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Fla. Stat. § 806.14 — Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 806: Arson and Criminal Mischief, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 806.14

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.

Fla. Stat. § 806.14Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
(1) Whoever willfully destroys, mutilates, defaces, injures, or, without authority, removes any work of art displayed in a public building is guilty of a criminal offense. (2)(a) If the damage to the work of art is such that the cost of restoration, in labor and supplies, or if the replacement value, is $200 or less, the offense is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(b) If the damage to the work of art is such that the cost of restoration, in labor and supplies, or if the replacement value, is greater than $200 but less than $1,000, the offense is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(c) If the damage to the work of art is such that the cost of restoration, in labor and supplies, or if the replacement value, is $1,000 or more, the offense is a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Is art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

It depends on the circumstances: art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties ranges from a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 806.14.

Damage/removal — value $200 or less: Misdemeanor of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(a)) · Damage/removal — value greater than $200 but less than $1,000: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(b)) · Damage/removal — value $1,000 or more: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.14(2)(c))

Which Florida statute covers art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties?

Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 806.14 (Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.