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The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 859
Poisons; Adulterated Drugs
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859.01  Poisoning food or water.--Whoever mingles any poison with food, drink, or medicine with intent to kill or injure another person, or willfully poisons any spring, well, or reservoir of water with such intent, shall be guilty of a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 4, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2658; GS 3587; RGS 5515; CGL 7675; s. 1078, ch. 71-136.