Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 790.165: Planting of “hoax bomb” prohibited; penalties
Felony
What this law says, in plain English
Creating, possessing, or using a fake bomb device without authority is a second-degree felony. Certain law enforcement, military, and licensed professionals are exempt.
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