Florida § 394.458 - Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.
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§ 394.458. Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.
(1)(a) Except as authorized by law or as specifically authorized by the person in charge of each hospital providing mental health services under this part, it is unlawful to introduce into or upon the grounds of such hospital, or to take or attempt to take or send therefrom, any of the following articles, which are hereby declared to be contraband for the purposes of this section: 1. Any intoxicating beverage or beverage which causes or may cause an intoxicating effect; 2. Any controlled substance as defined in chapter 893; or 3. Any firearms or deadly weapon. (b) It is unlawful to transmit to, or attempt to transmit to, or cause or attempt to cause to be transmitted to, or received by, any patient of any hospital providing mental health services under this part any article or thing declared by this section to be contraband, at any place which is outside of the grounds of such hospital, except as authorized by law or as specifically authorized by the person in charge of such hospital. (2) A person who violates any provision of this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 394.458 cover?
Section 394.458 ("Introduction or removal of certain articles unlawful; penalty.") 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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