Florida § 861.08 - Obstructing county and settlement roads.

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§ 861.08. Obstructing county and settlement roads.

(1) Whoever shall fell, drag, or by any means place a tree, or other obstruction, in or across any county settlement or neighborhood road regularly used, or whoever causes such obstruction to be placed therein, shall remove the same from such road within 6 hours thereafter. (2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; provided, that this law shall not apply to pasture fences, gates, nor the improvement of private property.

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What does Florida Statutes § 861.08 cover?

Section 861.08 ("Obstructing county and settlement roads.") 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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