Officer to seize obscene material.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

Whenever any officer arrests any person charged with any offense under s. 847.011, the officer shall seize said obscene material and take the same into his or her custody to await the sentence of the court upon the trial of the offender.

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History

s. 3, ch. 7359, 1917; RGS 5440; CGL 7583; s. 7, ch. 86-238; s. 1352, ch. 97-102; s. 4, ch. 2019-45.

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Edition: 2026 Florida Statutes
Official file: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0800-0899/0847/0847.html
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The Florida Statutes

§ 847.011, Fla. Stat.Prohibition of certain acts in connection with obscene, lewd, etc., materials; penalty.Printed as s. 847.011

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