§ 784.085, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 784. ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
Battery of child by throwing, tossing, projecting, or expelling certain fluids or materials.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful for any person, except a child as defined in this section, to knowingly cause or attempt to cause a child to come into contact with blood, seminal fluid, or urine or feces by throwing, tossing, projecting, or expelling such fluid or material.
(2) Any person, except a child as defined in this section, who violates this section commits battery of a child, a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) As used in this section, the term “child” means a person under 18 years of age.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 85, ch. 2000-139.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 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
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
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The Florida Statutes
- § 794.056, Fla. Stat.Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund.Printed as s. 784.085
- § 938.08, Fla. Stat.Additional cost to fund programs in domestic violence.Printed as s. 784.085
- § 938.085, Fla. Stat.Additional cost to fund rape crisis centers.Printed as s. 784.085
- § 938.10, Fla. Stat.Additional court cost imposed in cases of certain crimes.Printed as s. 784.085
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