Florida § 311.124 - Trespassing; detention by a certified seaport security officer.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 311.124 — Trespassing; detention by a certified seaport security officer., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 311.124. Trespassing; detention by a certified seaport security officer.
(1) Any Class D or Class G seaport security officer certified under the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 guidelines or any employee of the seaport security force certified under the federal Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 guidelines who has probable cause to believe that a person is trespassing pursuant to s. 810.08 or s. 810.09 or this chapter in a designated secure or restricted area pursuant to s. 311.12(3) is authorized to detain such person in a reasonable manner for a reasonable period of time pending the arrival of a law enforcement officer, and such action does not render the security officer criminally or civilly liable for false arrest, false imprisonment, or unlawful detention. (2) Upon detaining a person for trespass, the seaport security officer shall immediately call a certified law enforcement officer to the scene.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 311.124
What does Florida Statutes § 311.124 cover?
Section 311.124 ("Trespassing; detention by a certified seaport security officer.") 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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