§ 861.04, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 861. OFFENSES RELATED TO PUBLIC ROADS, TRANSPORT, AND WATERS
Placing water hyacinths in any of the streams or waters of the state.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Whoever willfully places or causes to be placed any water hyacinths in any of the territorial waters of the state whether navigable or nonnavigable shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
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History
s. 1, ch. 4752, 1899; s. 1, ch. 5196, 1903; GS 3667; RGS 5610; CGL 7799; s. 1, ch. 28046, 1953; s. 1103, ch. 71-136.
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