Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 860.09 — Interference with railroad track and other equipment prohibited; penalties
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. § 860.09
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 a railroad company acting within the line of duty, who knowingly or willfully moves, interferes with, removes, or obstructs any railroad switch, bridge, track, crossties, or other equipment located on the right-of-way or property of a railroad and used in railroad operations 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 interference with railroad track and other equipment prohibited; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Interference with railroad track and other equipment prohibited; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.09.
Which Florida statute covers interference with railroad track and other equipment prohibited; penalties?
Interference with railroad track and other equipment prohibited; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.09 (Interference with railroad track and other equipment prohibited; penalties).
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