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Fla. Stat. § 893.132 — Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 893: Drug Abuse Prevention and Control, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 893.132
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.
(1) For purposes of this section, the term:(a) “Dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs” means any controlled substance described in s. 893.135(1)(c)4.a.(I)-(VII).(b) “Expose” or “exposure” means to cause any of the following, including, but not limited to, ingestion, inhalation, needlestick injury, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes.(c) “First responder” means a law enforcement officer as defined in s. 943.10(1), a correctional officer as defined in s. 943.10(2), a correctional probation officer as defined in s. 943.10(3), a firefighter as defined in s. 633.102, an emergency medical technician as defined in s. 401.23, or a paramedic as defined in s. 401.23, who is acting in his or her official capacity.(d) “Overdose or serious bodily injury” means drug toxicity or a physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death or substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.(e) “Recklessly” means a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of other persons.
(2) A person 18 years of age or older who, in the course of unlawfully possessing dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs, recklessly exposes a first responder to dangerous fentanyl or fentanyl analogs and an overdose or serious bodily injury of the first responder results, commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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Is dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 893.132.
Which Florida statute covers dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury?
Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury is governed by Fla. Stat. § 893.132 (Dangerous fentanyl exposure of first responder resulting in overdose or serious bodily injury).
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