Florida § 893.105 - Testing and destruction of seized substances.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 893.105 — Testing and destruction of seized substances., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 893.105. Testing and destruction of seized substances.
(1) Any controlled substance or listed chemical seized as evidence may be sample tested and weighed by the seizing agency after the seizure. Any such sample and the analysis thereof shall be admissible into evidence in any civil or criminal action for the purpose of proving the nature, composition, and weight of the substance seized. In addition, the seizing agency may photograph or videotape, for use at trial, the controlled substance or listed chemical seized. (2) Controlled substances or listed chemicals that are not retained for sample testing as provided in subsection (1) may be destroyed pursuant to a court order issued in accordance with s. 893.12.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 893.105
What does Florida Statutes § 893.105 cover?
Section 893.105 ("Testing and destruction of seized substances.") 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 § 893.105?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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