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Fla. Stat. § 823.02 — Building bonfires

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 823: Public Nuisances, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 823.02

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. § 823.02Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Whoever is concerned in causing or making a bonfire within 10 rods of any house or building shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Is building bonfires a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Building bonfires is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 823.02.

Which Florida statute covers building bonfires?

Building bonfires is governed by Fla. Stat. § 823.02 (Building bonfires).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.