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Fla. Stat. § 860.02 — Carelessness of common carrier
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 860: Offenses Concerning Aircraft, Motor Vehicles, Vessels, and Railroads, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 860.02
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.
Whoever, having management or control of or over any railroad train, steamboat, or other public conveyance used for the common carriage of passengers is guilty of gross carelessness or neglect in or in relation to the conduct, management and control of such conveyance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.
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Is carelessness of common carrier a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Carelessness of common carrier is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.02.
Which Florida statute covers carelessness of common carrier?
Carelessness of common carrier is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.02 (Carelessness of common carrier).
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