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Fla. Stat. § 590.10 (2025)

Disposing of lighted substances, etc.

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590.10 Disposing of lighted substances, etc.—
(1) It is unlawful for any person to throw, drop, or dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes, or other flaming or glowing substance, or any substance or thing which may or does cause a wildfire.
(2) Anyone who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 11, ch. 17029, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-pp); s. 7, ch. 99-292.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 590.10

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§590.10CONSERVATION-ENVIRONMENTTHROW LIGHTED MATCH ETC CAUSES WILDFIREM · 1st

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