Florida § 836.11 - Publications which tend to expose persons to hatred, contempt, or ridicule prohibited.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 836.11 — Publications which tend to expose persons to hatred, contempt, or ridicule prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 836.11. Publications which tend to expose persons to hatred, contempt, or ridicule prohibited.
(1) It shall be unlawful to print, publish, distribute or cause to be printed, published or distributed by any means, or in any manner whatsoever, any publication, handbill, dodger, circular, booklet, pamphlet, leaflet, card, sticker, periodical, literature, paper or other printed material which tends to expose any individual or any religious group to hatred, contempt, ridicule or obloquy unless the following is clearly printed or written thereon: (a) The true name and post office address of the person, firm, partnership, corporation or organization causing the same to be printed, published or distributed; and, (b) If such name is that of a firm, corporation or organization, the name and post office address of the individual acting in its behalf in causing such printing, publication or distribution. (2) Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the sections of this statute shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 836.11
What does Florida Statutes § 836.11 cover?
Section 836.11 ("Publications which tend to expose persons to hatred, contempt, or ridicule 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 § 836.11?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 836.11 apply to my situation?
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