§ 860.16, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 860. OFFENSES CONCERNING AIRCRAFT, MOTOR VEHICLES, VESSELS, AND RAILROADS
Aircraft piracy; penalty.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Whoever without lawful authority seizes or exercises control, by force or violence and with wrongful intent, of any aircraft containing a nonconsenting person or persons within this state is guilty of the crime of aircraft piracy, 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. 1, ch. 72-725.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
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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Provisions in this library whose text cites § 860.16, Fla. Stat.. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
The Florida Statutes
- § 775.33, Fla. Stat.Providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations.Printed as s. 860.16
- § 943.0584, Fla. Stat.Criminal history records ineligible for court-ordered expunction or court-ordered sealing.Printed as s. 860.16
- § 948.06, Fla. Stat.Violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision.Printed as s. 860.16
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