§ 775.35, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 775. GENERAL PENALTIES; REGISTRATION OF CRIMINALS
Agroterrorism; penalties.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) A person who intentionally disseminates or spreads any type of contagious, communicable, or infectious disease among crops, poultry as defined in s. 583.01, livestock as defined in s. 588.13, or other animals commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. It is an affirmative defense to this violation if the activity is consistent with a medically recognized procedure or if the activity is done in the course of legitimate, professional scientific research.
(2) A person who commits a violation of subsection (1) which results in death or serious bodily injury to a person commits a life felony, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. As used in this subsection, the term “serious bodily injury” has the same meaning as provided in s. 775.30(3).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 6, ch. 2017-37.
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- § 583.01, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 583.01
- § 588.13, Fla. Stat.Definitions.Printed as s. 588.13
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
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