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Fla. Stat. § 860.05 — Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines
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. § 860.05
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.
Any person, other than an employee or authorized agent of the railroad company acting within the line of duty, who shall knowingly or willfully detach or uncouple any train; put on, apply, or tamper with any brake, bell cord, or emergency valve; or otherwise interfere with any train, engine, car, or part thereof is 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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Is unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.05.
Which Florida statute covers unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines?
Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.05 (Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines).
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