§ 876.52, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 876. CRIMINAL ANARCHY, TREASON, AND OTHER CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER
Public mutilation of flag.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Whoever publicly mutilates, defaces, or tramples upon or burns with intent to insult any flag, standard, colors, or ensign of the United States or of Florida shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 67-2200; s. 711, ch. 71-136; s. 65, ch. 74-383.
Note
Note.—Former s. 779.21.
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