Florida § 859.01 - Poisoning food or water.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 859.01 — Poisoning food or water., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 859.01. Poisoning food or water.

Whoever introduces, adds, or mingles any poison, bacterium, radioactive material, virus, or chemical compound with food, drink, medicine, or any product designed to be ingested, consumed, or applied to the body with intent to kill or injure another person, or willfully poisons or introduces, adds, or mingles any bacterium, radioactive material, virus, or chemical compound into any spring, well, or reservoir of water with such intent, commits a felony of the first 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 § 859.01 cover?

Section 859.01 ("Poisoning food or water.") 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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