Florida § 633.116 - Agents; powers to make arrests, conduct searches and seizures, serve summonses, and carry firearms.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 633.116 — Agents; powers to make arrests, conduct searches and seizures, serve summonses, and carry firearms., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 633.116. Agents; powers to make arrests, conduct searches and seizures, serve summonses, and carry firearms.
Agents of the State Fire Marshal shall have the same authority to serve summonses, make arrests, carry firearms, and make searches and seizures, as the sheriff or her or his deputies, in the respective counties where such investigations, hearings, or inspections may be held; and affidavits necessary to authorize any such arrests, searches, or seizures may be made before any trial court judge having authority under the law to issue appropriate processes.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 633.116
What does Florida Statutes § 633.116 cover?
Section 633.116 ("Agents; powers to make arrests, conduct searches and seizures, serve summonses, and carry firearms.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 633.116?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 633.116" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 633.116 apply to my situation?
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