Florida § 770.04 - Civil liability of radio or television broadcasting stations; care to prevent publication or utterance required.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 770.04 — Civil liability of radio or television broadcasting stations; care to prevent publication or utterance required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 770.04. Civil liability of radio or television broadcasting stations; care to prevent publication or utterance required.
The owner, licensee, or operator of a radio or television broadcasting station, and the agents or employees of any such owner, licensee or operator, shall not be liable for any damages for any defamatory statement published or uttered in or as a part of a radio or television broadcast, by one other than such owner, licensee or operator, or general agent or employees thereof, unless it shall be alleged and proved by the complaining party, that such owner, licensee, operator, general agent or employee, has failed to exercise due care to prevent the publication or utterance of such statement in such broadcasts, provided, however, the exercise of due care shall be construed to include the bona fide compliance with any federal law or the regulation of any federal regulatory agency.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 770.04
What does Florida Statutes § 770.04 cover?
Section 770.04 ("Civil liability of radio or television broadcasting stations; care to prevent publication or utterance required.") 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 § 770.04?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 770.04 apply to my situation?
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