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The 2003 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 870
AFFRAYS; RIOTS; ROUTS; UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES
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Section 870.044, Florida Statutes 2003

870.044  Automatic emergency measures.--Whenever the public official declares that a state of emergency exists, pursuant to s. 870.043, the following acts shall be prohibited during the period of said emergency throughout the jurisdiction:

(1)  The sale of, or offer to sell, with or without consideration, any ammunition or gun or other firearm of any size or description.

(2)  The intentional display, after the emergency is declared, by or in any store or shop of any ammunition or gun or other firearm of any size or description.

(3)  The intentional possession in a public place of a firearm by any person, except a duly authorized law enforcement official or person in military service acting in the official performance of her or his duty.

History.--ss. 4, 5, ch. 70-990; s. 1401, ch. 97-102.