Florida § 861.021 - Obstructing channels; misdemeanor.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 861.021 — Obstructing channels; misdemeanor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 861.021. Obstructing channels; misdemeanor.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to place any spiny lobster, crab, or fish trap or set net or other similar device with a buoy or marker attached so that said buoy or marker obstructs the navigation of boats in channels of the waters of the state which are marked by, and which markers are continuously maintained by, the Coast Guard of the United States. (2) Any person willfully violating the provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 861.021
What does Florida Statutes § 861.021 cover?
Section 861.021 ("Obstructing channels; misdemeanor.") 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.
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