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Fla. Stat. § 861.03 — Injuries to dams
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 861: Offenses Related to Public Roads, Transport, and Waters, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 861.03
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 willfully, maliciously, and unlawfully injures, removes or destroys any dam lawfully placed in or on any stream in this state for the purpose of propelling any kind of machinery, or willfully and maliciously makes any aperture or breach in such dam with intent to destroy or injure the same, shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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Questions this section answers
Is injuries to dams a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Injuries to dams is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 861.03.
Which Florida statute covers injuries to dams?
Injuries to dams is governed by Fla. Stat. § 861.03 (Injuries to dams).
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