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2004 Florida Statutes
SECTION 10
Disposing of lighted substances, etc.
Disposing of lighted substances, etc.
590.10 Disposing of lighted substances, etc.--
(1) It is unlawful for any person to throw, drop, or dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes, or other flaming or glowing substance, or any substance or thing which may or does cause a wildfire.
(2) Anyone who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083
History.--s. 11, ch. 17029, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-pp); s. 7, ch. 99-292.