Chapter 823 — Chapter 823
18 sections in this chapter.
Fla. Stat. § 823.01 Nuisances; penalty
0.3K chars
All nuisances that tend to annoy the community, injure the health of the citizens in general, or corrupt the public morals are misdemeanors of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083, except that a violation of s. 823.10 is a felony of the third degree.
Fla. Stat. § 823.02 Building bonfires
0.2K chars
Whoever is concerned in causing or making a bonfire within 10 rods of any house or building shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Fla. Stat. § 823.04 Animals suffering from disease or pests
0.6K chars
It is unlawful for any person to bring into this state or to offer for sale herein any horses, mules, cattle, hogs, or other domestic animals, knowing at the time of such introduction or offering for sale of any such animals that they are suffering from contagious or infectious d…
Fla. Stat. § 823.041 Disposal of bodies of dead animals; penalty
1.9K chars
(1) Any owner, custodian, or person in charge of domestic animals, upon the death of such animals due to disease, shall dispose of the carcasses of such animals by burning or burying at least 2 feet below the surface of the ground; provided, however, nothing in this section shall…
Fla. Stat. § 823.05 Places and groups engaged in certain activities declared a nuisance; abatement and enjoinment
7.4K chars
(1) A person who erects, establishes, continues, maintains, owns, or leases any of the following is deemed to be maintaining a nuisance, and the building, erection, place, tent, or booth, and the furniture, fixtures, and contents of such structure, are declared a nuisance, and al…
Fla. Stat. § 823.06 Doors of public buildings to open outward
0.6K chars
All buildings erected in this state for theatrical, operatic, or other public entertainments of whatsoever kind shall be so constructed that the shutters to all entrances to said building shall open outwardly and be so arranged as to readily allow any person inside said building …
Fla. Stat. § 823.07 Iceboxes, refrigerators, deep-freeze lockers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, or airtight units; abandonment, discard
3.3K chars
(1) The purpose of ss. 823.07-823.09 is to prevent deaths due to suffocation of children locked in abandoned or discarded iceboxes, refrigerators, deep-freeze lockers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, or similar airtight units from which the doors have not been removed.(2) It is …
Fla. Stat. § 823.08 Iceboxes, refrigerators, deep-freeze lockers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, or similar airtight units abandoned or discarded; attractive nuisance
0.3K chars
Abandoned or discarded iceboxes, refrigerators, deep-freeze lockers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, or similar airtight units from which the doors have not been removed are declared to be an attractive nuisance to children and a menace to their health and safety when accessible…
Fla. Stat. § 823.09 Violation of s. 823.07; penalty
0.5K chars
Any person violating any provision of s. 823.07, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; provided, however, that in the event death of a minor child or permanent physical or mental injury to a minor child results from w…
Fla. Stat. § 823.10 Place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance
1.8K chars
(1) Any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling house, building, structure, vehicle, ship, boat, vessel, or aircraft, or any place whatever, which is visited by persons for the purpose of unlawfully using any substance controlled under chapter 893 or any drugs as described in chapter 49…
Fla. Stat. § 823.11 Derelict vessels; relocation or removal; penalty
21.6K chars
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Commission” means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(b) “Derelict vessel” means a vessel, as defined in s. 327.02, that is:1. In a wrecked, junked, or substantially dismantled condition upon any waters of this state.a. A vess…
Fla. Stat. § 823.12 Smoking in elevators unlawful; penalty
0.3K chars
It is unlawful for any person to possess any ignited tobacco product or other ignited substance while present in an elevator. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Fla. Stat. § 823.13 Places where obscene materials are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance; drive-in theaters, films visible from public streets or public places
2.2K chars
(1) Any store, shop, warehouse, building, vehicle, ship, boat, vessel, aircraft, or any place whatever, which is visited by persons for the purpose of unlawfully purchasing or viewing any obscene material or performance as described in chapter 847, or which is used for the illega…
Fla. Stat. § 823.14 Florida Right to Farm Act
17.1K chars
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Right to Farm Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—The Legislature finds that agricultural production is a major contributor to the economy of the state; that agricultural lands constitute unique …
Fla. Stat. § 823.145 Disposal by open burning of certain materials used in agricultural operations
0.5K chars
Polyethylene agricultural plastic; damaged, nonsalvageable, untreated wood pallets; and packing material that cannot be feasibly recycled, which are used in connection with agricultural operations related to the growing, harvesting, or maintenance of crops, may be disposed of by …
Fla. Stat. § 823.15 Public or private animal agencies; sterilization required for dogs and cats released; recordkeeping requirements; microchipping; public records exemption
13.9K chars
(1) The Legislature has determined that the importation of dogs and cats into, and the uncontrolled breeding of dogs and cats in, this state pose risks to the well-being of dogs and cats, the health of humans and animals, and the agricultural interests in this state. Importation …
Fla. Stat. § 823.151 Lost or stray dogs and cats
6.6K chars
(1) The Legislature finds that natural disasters, such as hurricanes, may result in an increase in owned dogs and cats becoming lost or stray. The Legislature further finds that dog and cat owners statewide should be afforded the opportunity to quickly and reliably claim their lo…
Fla. Stat. § 823.16 Sport shooting ranges; definitions; exemption from liability; exemption from specified rules; exemption from nuisance actions; continued operation
6.2K chars
(1) Definitions.—As used in this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(a) “Unit of local government” means a unit of local government created or established by law, including, but not limited to, a city, consolidated government, county, metropolitan governme…