Florida § 861.07 - Obstructing roads.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 861.07 — Obstructing roads., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 861.07. Obstructing roads.
Whenever any tie cutter or log cutter cutting ties for a railroad or logs for milling purposes shall cut or fell any tree into or across any traveled road, whether it be a county road, a road regularly used by the public, or a neighborhood road, and shall fail to remove the same within 2 hours thereafter so as to free the road from all obstruction therefrom, such tie cutter or log cutter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; and such person and the person’s employer shall be liable or responsible for any and all damages resulting from so obstructing a traveled road.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 861.07
What does Florida Statutes § 861.07 cover?
Section 861.07 ("Obstructing roads.") 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 § 861.07?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 861.07 apply to my situation?
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