Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 790.163: False report concerning planting a bomb, an explosive, or a weapon of mass destruction, or concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner; penalty
What this law says, in plain English
Making a false report about a bomb, explosive, weapon of mass destruction, or violent firearm use is a second-degree felony. Conviction requires mandatory sentencing without suspension or deferral, plus possible restitution for law enforcement costs.
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