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The 2001 Florida Statutes

Title XXXV
Agriculture, Horticulture, And Animal Industry
Chapter 590
Forest Protection
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Section 590.25, Florida Statutes 2001

590.25  Penalty for preventing or obstructing extinguishment of wildfires.--Whoever shall interfere with, obstruct or commit any act aimed to obstruct the extinguishment of wildfires by the employees of the division or any other person engaged in the extinguishment of a wildfire, or who damages or destroys any equipment being used for such purpose, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 1, ch. 26833, 1951; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 616, ch. 71-136; s. 13, ch. 99-292.