Florida § 790.162 - Threat to throw, project, place, or discharge any destructive device, felony; penalty.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 790.162 — Threat to throw, project, place, or discharge any destructive device, felony; penalty., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 790.162. Threat to throw, project, place, or discharge any destructive device, felony; penalty.
It is unlawful for any person to threaten to throw, project, place, or discharge any destructive device with intent to do bodily harm to any person or with intent to do damage to any property of any person, and any person convicted thereof commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 790.162
What does Florida Statutes § 790.162 cover?
Section 790.162 ("Threat to throw, project, place, or discharge any destructive device, felony; 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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