Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes

Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 806.135: Destroying or demolishing a memorial or historic property

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

It is illegal to willfully and maliciously destroy, demolish, or pull down a memorial or historic property without the owner's permission. Violation is a felony of the second degree, and convicted persons must pay restitution for repair or replacement costs.

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