Florida § 871.015 - Unlawful protests.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 871.015 — Unlawful protests., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 871.015. Unlawful protests.
(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Funeral or burial” means a service or ceremony offered or provided in connection with the final disposition, memorialization, interment, entombment, or inurnment of human remains or cremated human remains. (b) “Funeral procession” has the same meaning as provided in s. 316.1974. (c) “Protest activities” means any action, including picketing, which is undertaken with the intent to interrupt or disturb a funeral or burial. (2) A person may not knowingly engage in protest activities or knowingly cause protest activities to occur within 500 feet of the property line of a residence, cemetery, funeral home, house of worship, or other location during or within 1 hour before or 1 hour after the conducting of a funeral or burial at that place. This subsection does not prohibit protest activities that occur adjacent to that portion of a funeral procession which extends beyond 500 feet of the property line of the location of the funeral or burial. (3) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 871.015
What does Florida Statutes § 871.015 cover?
Section 871.015 ("Unlawful protests.") 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 § 871.015?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 871.015" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Florida official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Florida attorney.
How does Florida § 871.015 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Florida can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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