§ 859.01, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 859. POISONS; ADULTERATED DRUGS
Poisoning food or water.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Whoever introduces, adds, or mingles any poison, bacterium, radioactive material, virus, or chemical compound with food, drink, medicine, or any product designed to be ingested, consumed, or applied to the body with intent to kill or injure another person, or willfully poisons or introduces, adds, or mingles any bacterium, radioactive material, virus, or chemical compound into any spring, well, or reservoir of water with such intent, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 4, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2658; GS 3587; RGS 5515; CGL 7675; s. 1078, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 2001-358.
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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
- § 775.30, Fla. Stat.Terrorism; defined; penalties.Printed as s. 859.01
- § 775.33, Fla. Stat.Providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations.Printed as s. 859.01
- § 907.043, Fla. Stat.Pretrial release; citizens’ right to know.Printed as s. 859.01
- § 948.06, Fla. Stat.Violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision.Printed as s. 859.01
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