Florida § 379.295 - Use of explosives and other substances or force prohibited.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 379.295 — Use of explosives and other substances or force prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 379.295. Use of explosives and other substances or force prohibited.
A person may not throw or place, or cause to be thrown or placed, any dynamite, lyddite, gunpowder, cannon cracker, acids, filtration discharge, debris from mines, Indian berries, sawdust, green walnuts, walnut leaves, creosote, oil, or other explosives or deleterious substance or force into the fresh waters of this state whereby fish therein are or may be injured. Nothing in this section may be construed as preventing the release of water slightly discolored by mining operations or water escaping from such operations as the result of providential causes. A person who violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 379.295
What does Florida Statutes § 379.295 cover?
Section 379.295 ("Use of explosives and other substances or force prohibited.") 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 § 379.295?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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