Florida § 847.06 - Obscene matter; transportation into state prohibited; penalty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 847.06 — Obscene matter; transportation into state prohibited; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 847.06. Obscene matter; transportation into state prohibited; penalty.
(1) Whoever knowingly transports into the state or within the state for the purpose of sale or distribution any obscene book; magazine; periodical; pamphlet; newspaper; comic book; story; paper; written or printed story or article; writing; paper; card; picture; drawing; photograph; motion picture film; figure; image; phonograph record, or wire or tape or other recording, or other article capable of producing sound; or any other matter of obscene character shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) When any person is convicted of a violation of this section, the court in its judgment of conviction may, in addition to the penalty prescribed, order the confiscation and disposal of such items described herein which were found in the possession or under the immediate control of such person at the time of his or her arrest.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 847.06
What does Florida Statutes § 847.06 cover?
Section 847.06 ("Obscene matter; transportation into state prohibited; penalty.") 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 § 847.06?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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