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Fla. Stat. § 861.05 — Obstruction to navigation by bridges
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. § 861.05
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 railway company, other corporation, or person which has heretofore constructed, and which shall hereafter construct, any bridge or other causeway across any of the navigable waters of the state, is required to build and maintain a suitable draw or other proper and necessary appliances so as to be able to remove such obstruction or to turn a sufficient section thereof as to allow boats or other watercraft to pass such bridge or other causeway without delay or hindrance, and any such company, corporation, or person failing to comply with such requirements shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.
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Is obstruction to navigation by bridges a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Obstruction to navigation by bridges is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 861.05.
Which Florida statute covers obstruction to navigation by bridges?
Obstruction to navigation by bridges is governed by Fla. Stat. § 861.05 (Obstruction to navigation by bridges).
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