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Florida Statute 861.02 - Full Text and Legal Analysis Florida Statute 861.02 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research
Fla. Stat. § 861.02 (2026) Copy Cite Official Site Syfertize CourtListener Amendments
861.02 Obstructing watercourse.—Whoever erects or fixes on any navigable watercourse any dam, bridge, hedge, seine, drag, or other obstruction, whereby the navigation of boats drawing 3 feet of water or the passage of fish may be obstructed, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.
History.—s. 72, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2701; GS 3665; RGS 5608; CGL 7797; s. 1100, ch. 71-136.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 861.02

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§861.02PUBLIC ORDER CRIMESOBSTRUCT WATER COURSEM · 1st

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