Florida § 876.01 - Advocacy of specified doctrines relating to overthrow of constitutional government by force or violence prohibited.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 876.01 — Advocacy of specified doctrines relating to overthrow of constitutional government by force or violence prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 876.01. Advocacy of specified doctrines relating to overthrow of constitutional government by force or violence prohibited.
“Criminal anarchy,” “criminal Communism,” “criminal Nazism,” or “criminal Fascism” are doctrines that existing form of constitutional government should be overthrown by force or violence or by any other unlawful means, or by assassination of officials of the Government of the United States or of the several states. The advocacy of such doctrines either by word of mouth or writing or the promotion of such doctrines independently or in collaboration with or under the guidance of officials of a foreign state or an international revolutionary party or group is unlawful.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 876.01
What does Florida Statutes § 876.01 cover?
Section 876.01 ("Advocacy of specified doctrines relating to overthrow of constitutional government by force or violence 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 § 876.01?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 876.01 apply to my situation?
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