§ 847.01385, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 847. OBSCENITY
Harmful communication to a minor.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) As used in this section, the term:
(a) “Communication” means any verbal or written communication.
(b) “Sexual activity” has the same meaning as in s. 800.04(1).
(2) An adult who engages in a pattern of communication to a minor that includes explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual activity, sexual conduct, or sexual excitement and that is harmful to minors commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) A person’s ignorance of a minor’s age, a minor’s misrepresentation of his or her age, a bona fide belief of a minor’s age, or a minor’s consent may not be raised as a defense in a prosecution for a violation of this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 2024-74.
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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
- § 800.04, Fla. Stat.Lewd or lascivious offenses committed upon or in the presence of persons less than 16 years of age.Printed as s. 800.04(1)
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