Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes

Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 810.0975: School safety zones; definition; trespass prohibited; penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to enter or remain within 500 feet of a school during school hours without legitimate business or authorization. Violations are misdemeanors; enhanced to first-degree misdemeanor if the violator has prior gang-related convictions.

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