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Fla. Stat. § 823.12 — Smoking in elevators unlawful; penalty

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 823: Public Nuisances, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 823.12

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. § 823.12Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
It is unlawful for any person to possess any ignited tobacco product or other ignited substance while present in an elevator. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Is smoking in elevators unlawful; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Smoking in elevators unlawful; penalty is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 823.12.

Which Florida statute covers smoking in elevators unlawful; penalty?

Smoking in elevators unlawful; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 823.12 (Smoking in elevators unlawful; penalty).

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