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Fla. Stat. § 590.11 (2025)

Recreational fires.

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590.11 Recreational fires.—
(1) It is unlawful for any individual or group of individuals to build a warming fire, bonfire, or campfire and leave it unattended while visible flame, smoke, or emissions exist.
(2) Anyone who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 12, ch. 17029, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-qq); s. 8, ch. 99-292; s. 40, ch. 2002-295; s. 24, ch. 2013-226.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 590.11

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§590.11HEALTH-SAFETYREMOVE PENALTY 99-292F · 3rd
§590.11HEALTH-SAFETYBUILD FIRE NOT ATTEND OR EXTINGUISHM · 2nd

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