Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes

Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 790.164: False reports concerning planting a bomb, explosive, or weapon of mass destruction in, or committing arson against, state-owned property, or concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner; penalty; reward

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Making a false report about bombs, explosives, weapons of mass destruction, arson, or violent firearm use on state property is a second-degree felony. Conviction cannot result in suspended or deferred sentence.

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