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The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title XXXV
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Chapter 590
Forest Protection
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590.25  Penalty for preventing or obstructing extinguishment of woods fires.--Whoever shall interfere with, obstruct or commit any act aimed to obstruct the extinguishment of forest fires by the employees of the Division of Forestry or any other person engaged in the extinguishment of a woods fire, or who injures or destroys any equipment being used for such purpose, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 1, ch. 26833, 1951; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 616, ch. 71-136.