Florida § 256.10 - Mutilation of or disrespect for Confederate flags or replicas.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 256.10 — Mutilation of or disrespect for Confederate flags or replicas., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 256.10. Mutilation of or disrespect for Confederate flags or replicas.
No person shall publicly mutilate, deface, defile, defy, trample upon, or by word or act cast contempt upon the flags of the Confederacy, or replicas thereof, for crass or commercial purposes; provided however nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent or prohibit the use of such flags for decorative or patriotic purposes.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 256.10
What does Florida Statutes § 256.10 cover?
Section 256.10 ("Mutilation of or disrespect for Confederate flags or replicas.") 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 § 256.10?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 256.10" (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 § 256.10 apply to my situation?
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