Florida Senate - 2008 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

Bill No. SB 390

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CHAMBER ACTION

Senate

Comm: RCS

4/1/2008

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House



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The Committee on Criminal Justice (Wise) recommended the

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following amendment:

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     Senate Amendment (with title amendment)

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     Delete everything after the enacting clause

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and insert:

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     Section 1.  Present subsections (5) through (21) of section

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893.02, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (6)

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through (22), respectively, and a new subsection (5) is added to

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that section, to read:

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     893.02  Definitions.--The following words and phrases as

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used in this chapter shall have the following meanings, unless

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the context otherwise requires:

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     (5) "Cultivating" means the preparation of any soil or

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hydroponic medium for the planting of a controlled substance or

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the tending and care or harvesting of a controlled substance.

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     Section 2.  Section 893.1351, Florida Statutes, is amended

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to read:

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     893.1351 Ownership, lease, rental, or possession or rent

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for the purpose of trafficking in or manufacturing a controlled

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substance.--

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     (1) A person may not own, lease, or rent any place,

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structure, or part thereof, trailer, or other conveyance, with

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the knowledge that the such place, structure, trailer, or

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conveyance will be used for the purpose of trafficking in a

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controlled substance, as provided in s. 893.135; for, or the sale

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of a controlled substance, as provided in s. 893.13; or for the

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manufacture of a controlled substance intended for sale or

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distribution to another. A person who violates this subsection

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commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in

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s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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     (2) A person may not knowingly be in actual or constructive

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possession of any place, structure, or part thereof, trailer, or

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other conveyance with the knowledge that the place, structure, or

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part thereof, trailer, or conveyance will be used for the purpose

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of trafficking in a controlled substance, as provided in s.

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893.135; for the sale of a controlled substance, as provided in

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s. 893.13; or for the manufacture of a controlled substance

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intended for sale or distribution to another. A person who

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violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree,

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punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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     (3) A person who is in actual or constructive possession of

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a place, structure, trailer, or conveyance with the knowledge

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that the place, structure, trailer, or conveyance is being used

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to manufacture a controlled substance intended for sale or

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distribution to another and who knew or should have known that a

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minor is present or resides in the place, structure, trailer, or

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conveyance commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as

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provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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     (4) For the purposes of this section, proof of the

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possession of 25 or more cannabis plants constitutes prima facie

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evidence that the cannabis is intended for sale or distribution.

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     (2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a

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felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082,

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s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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     Section 3.  Section 893.10, Florida Statutes, is amended to

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read:

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     893.10 Burden of proof; photograph or video recording of

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evidence.--

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     (1) It is shall not be necessary for the state to negative

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any exemption or exception set forth in this chapter in any

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indictment, information, or other pleading or in any trial,

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hearing, or other proceeding under this chapter, and the burden

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of going forward with the evidence with respect to any such

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exemption or exception is shall be upon the person claiming its

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benefit.

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     (2)  In the case of a person charged under s. 893.14(1) with

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the possession of a controlled substance, the label required

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under s. 893.04(1) or s. 893.05(2) is shall be admissible in

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evidence and shall be prima facie evidence that such substance

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was obtained pursuant to a valid prescription form or dispensed

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by a practitioner while acting in the course of his or her

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professional practice.

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     (3) In the prosecution of an offense involving the

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manufacture of a controlled substance, a photograph or video

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recording of the manufacturing equipment used in committing the

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offense, including, but not limited to, grow lights, growing

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trays, and chemical fertilizers, may be introduced as competent

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evidence of the existence and use of the equipment and is

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admissible in the prosecution of the offense to the same extent

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as if the property were introduced as evidence.

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     (4) After a law enforcement agency documents the

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manufacturing equipment by photography or video recording, the

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manufacturing equipment may be destroyed on site and left in

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disrepair. The law enforcement agency destroying the equipment is

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immune from civil liability for the destruction of the equipment.

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The destruction of the equipment must be recorded by the

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supervising law enforcement officer in the manner described in s.

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893.12(1)(a) and records must be maintained for 24 months.

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     Section 4.  Paragraphs (e), (g), and (h) of subsection (3)

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of section 921.0022, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

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     921.0022  Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking

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chart.--

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     (3)  OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART

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     (e)  LEVEL 5

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FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription

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316.027(1)(a)3rdAccidents involving personal injuries, failure to stop; leaving scene.

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316.1935(4)(a)2ndAggravated fleeing or eluding.

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322.34(6)3rdCareless operation of motor vehicle with suspended license, resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

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327.30(5)3rdVessel accidents involving personal injury; leaving scene.

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381.0041(11)(b)3rdDonate blood, plasma, or organs knowing HIV positive.

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440.10(1)(g)2ndFailure to obtain workers' compensation coverage.

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440.105(5)2ndUnlawful solicitation for the purpose of making workers' compensation claims.

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440.381(2)2ndSubmission of false, misleading, or incomplete information with the purpose of avoiding or reducing workers' compensation premiums.

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624.401(4)(b)2.2ndTransacting insurance without a certificate or authority; premium collected $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.

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626.902(1)(c)2ndRepresenting an unauthorized insurer; repeat offender.

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790.01(2)3rdCarrying a concealed firearm.

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790.1622ndThreat to throw or discharge destructive device.

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790.163(1)2ndFalse report of deadly explosive or weapon of mass destruction.

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790.221(1)2ndPossession of short-barreled shotgun or machine gun.

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790.232ndFelons in possession of firearms, ammunition, or electronic weapons or devices.

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800.04(6)(c)3rdLewd or lascivious conduct; offender less than 18 years.

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800.04(7)(c)2ndLewd or lascivious exhibition; offender 18 years or older.

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806.111(1)3rdPossess, manufacture, or dispense fire bomb with intent to damage any structure or property.

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812.0145(2)(b)2ndTheft from person 65 years of age or older; $10,000 or more but less than $50,000.

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812.015(8)3rdRetail theft; property stolen is valued at $300 or more and one or more specified acts.

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812.019(1)2ndStolen property; dealing in or trafficking in.

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812.131(2)(b)3rdRobbery by sudden snatching.

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812.16(2)3rdOwning, operating, or conducting a chop shop.

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817.034(4)(a)2.2ndCommunications fraud, value $20,000 to $50,000.

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817.234(11)(b)2ndInsurance fraud; property value $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.

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817.2341(1),(2)(a)& (3)(a)3rdFiling false financial statements, making false entries of material fact or false statements regarding property values relating to the solvency of an insuring entity.

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817.568(2)(b)2ndFraudulent use of personal identification information; value of benefit, services received, payment avoided, or amount of injury or fraud, $5,000 or more or use of personal identification information of 10 or more individuals.

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817.625(2)(b)2ndSecond or subsequent fraudulent use of scanning device or reencoder.

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825.1025(4)3rdLewd or lascivious exhibition in the presence of an elderly person or disabled adult.

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827.071(4)2ndPossess with intent to promote any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes sexual conduct by a child.

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827.071(5)3rdPossess any photographic material, motion picture, etc., which includes sexual conduct by a child.

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839.13(2)(b)2ndFalsifying records of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency involving great bodily harm or death.

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843.013rdResist officer with violence to person; resist arrest with violence.

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847.0137(2)&(3)3rdTransmission of pornography by electronic device or equipment.

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847.0138(2)&(3)3rdTransmission of material harmful to minors to a minor by electronic device or equipment.

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874.05(2)2ndEncouraging or recruiting another to join a criminal street gang; second or subsequent offense.

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893.13(1)(a)1.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs).

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893.13(1)(c)2.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis (or other s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.

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893.13(1)(d)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs) within 1,000 feet of university.

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893.13(1)(e)2.2ndSell, manufacture, or deliver cannabis or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.

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893.13(1)(f)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), or (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs) within 1,000 feet of public housing facility.

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893.13(4)(b)2ndDeliver to minor cannabis (or other s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs).

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893.1351(1)3rdOwnership, lease, or rental for trafficking in or manufacturing of controlled substance.

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FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription

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316.027(1)(b)1stAccident involving death, failure to stop; leaving scene.

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316.193(3)(c)2.3rdDUI resulting in serious bodily injury.

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316.1935(3)(b)1stCausing serious bodily injury or death to another person; driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.

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327.35(3)(c)2.3rdVessel BUI resulting in serious bodily injury.

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402.319(2)2ndMisrepresentation and negligence or intentional act resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disfiguration, permanent disability, or death.

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409.920(2)3rdMedicaid provider fraud.

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456.065(2)3rdPracticing a health care profession without a license.

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456.065(2)2ndPracticing a health care profession without a license which results in serious bodily injury.

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458.327(1)3rdPracticing medicine without a license.

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459.013(1)3rdPracticing osteopathic medicine without a license.

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460.411(1)3rdPracticing chiropractic medicine without a license.

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461.012(1)3rdPracticing podiatric medicine without a license.

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462.173rdPracticing naturopathy without a license.

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463.015(1)3rdPracticing optometry without a license.

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464.016(1)3rdPracticing nursing without a license.

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465.015(2)3rdPracticing pharmacy without a license.

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466.026(1)3rdPracticing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license.

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467.2013rdPracticing midwifery without a license.

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468.3663rdDelivering respiratory care services without a license.

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483.828(1)3rdPracticing as clinical laboratory personnel without a license.

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483.901(9)3rdPracticing medical physics without a license.

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484.013(1)(c)3rdPreparing or dispensing optical devices without a prescription.

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484.0533rdDispensing hearing aids without a license.

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494.0018(2)1stConviction of any violation of ss. 494.001-494.0077 in which the total money and property unlawfully obtained exceeded $50,000 and there were five or more victims.

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560.123(8)(b)1.3rdFailure to report currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by money transmitter.

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560.125(5)(a)3rdMoney transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.

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655.50(10)(b)1.3rdFailure to report financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by financial institution.

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775.21(10)(a)3rdSexual predator; failure to register; failure to renew driver's license or identification card; other registration violations.

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775.21(10)(b)3rdSexual predator working where children regularly congregate.

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775.21(10)(g)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual predator; harbor or conceal a sexual predator.

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782.051(3)2ndAttempted felony murder of a person by a person other than the perpetrator or the perpetrator of an attempted felony.

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782.07(1)2ndKilling of a human being by the act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another (manslaughter).

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782.0712ndKilling of a human being or viable fetus by the operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner (vehicular homicide).

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782.0722ndKilling of a human being by the operation of a vessel in a reckless manner (vessel homicide).

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784.045(1)(a)1.2ndAggravated battery; intentionally causing great bodily harm or disfigurement.

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784.045(1)(a)2.2ndAggravated battery; using deadly weapon.

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784.045(1)(b)2ndAggravated battery; perpetrator aware victim pregnant.

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784.048(4)3rdAggravated stalking; violation of injunction or court order.

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784.048(7)3rdAggravated stalking; violation of court order.

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784.07(2)(d)1stAggravated battery on law enforcement officer.

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784.074(1)(a)1stAggravated battery on sexually violent predators facility staff.

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784.08(2)(a)1stAggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older.

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784.081(1)1stAggravated battery on specified official or employee.

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784.082(1)1stAggravated battery by detained person on visitor or other detainee.

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784.083(1)1stAggravated battery on code inspector.

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790.07(4)1stSpecified weapons violation subsequent to previous conviction of s. 790.07(1) or (2).

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790.16(1)1stDischarge of a machine gun under specified circumstances.

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790.165(2)2ndManufacture, sell, possess, or deliver hoax bomb.

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790.165(3)2ndPossessing, displaying, or threatening to use any hoax bomb while committing or attempting to commit a felony.

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790.166(3)2ndPossessing, selling, using, or attempting to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction.

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790.166(4)2ndPossessing, displaying, or threatening to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction while committing or attempting to commit a felony.

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794.08(4)3rdFemale genital mutilation; consent by a parent, guardian, or a person in custodial authority to a victim younger than 18 years of age.

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796.032ndProcuring any person under 16 years for prostitution.

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800.04(5)(c)1.2ndLewd or lascivious molestation; victim less than 12 years of age; offender less than 18 years.

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800.04(5)(c)2.2ndLewd or lascivious molestation; victim 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years; offender 18 years or older.

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806.01(2)2ndMaliciously damage structure by fire or explosive.

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810.02(3)(a)2ndBurglary of occupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.

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810.02(3)(b)2ndBurglary of unoccupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.

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810.02(3)(d)2ndBurglary of occupied conveyance; unarmed; no assault or battery.

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810.02(3)(e)2ndBurglary of authorized emergency vehicle.

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812.014(2)(a)1.1stProperty stolen, valued at $100,000 or more or a semitrailer deployed by a law enforcement officer; property stolen while causing other property damage; 1st degree grand theft.

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812.014(2)(b)2.2ndProperty stolen, cargo valued at less than $50,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.

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812.014(2)(b)3.2ndProperty stolen, emergency medical equipment; 2nd degree grand theft.

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812.014(2)(b)4.2ndProperty stolen, law enforcement equipment from authorized emergency vehicle.

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812.0145(2)(a)1stTheft from person 65 years of age or older; $50,000 or more.

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812.019(2)1stStolen property; initiates, organizes, plans, etc., the theft of property and traffics in stolen property.

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812.131(2)(a)2ndRobbery by sudden snatching.

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812.133(2)(b)1stCarjacking; no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.

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817.234(8)(a)2ndSolicitation of motor vehicle accident victims with intent to defraud.

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817.234(9)2ndOrganizing, planning, or participating in an intentional motor vehicle collision.

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817.234(11)(c)1stInsurance fraud; property value $100,000 or more.

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817.2341(2)(b)&(3)(b)1stMaking false entries of material fact or false statements regarding property values relating to the solvency of an insuring entity which are a significant cause of the insolvency of that entity.

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825.102(3)(b)2ndNeglecting an elderly person or disabled adult causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.

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825.103(2)(b)2ndExploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000.

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827.03(3)(b)2ndNeglect of a child causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.

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827.04(3)3rdImpregnation of a child under 16 years of age by person 21 years of age or older.

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837.05(2)3rdGiving false information about alleged capital felony to a law enforcement officer.

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838.0152ndBribery.

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838.0162ndUnlawful compensation or reward for official behavior.

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838.021(3)(a)2ndUnlawful harm to a public servant.

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838.222ndBid tampering.

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847.0135(3)3rdSolicitation of a child, via a computer service, to commit an unlawful sex act.

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847.0135(4)2ndTraveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sex act.

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872.062ndAbuse of a dead human body.

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893.13(1)(c)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4.) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.

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893.13(1)(e)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4., within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.

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893.13(4)(a)1stDeliver to minor cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs).

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893.135(1)(a)1.1stTrafficking in cannabis, more than 25 lbs., less than 2,000 lbs.

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893.135(1)(b)1.a.1stTrafficking in cocaine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.

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893.135(1)(c)1.a.1stTrafficking in illegal drugs, more than 4 grams, less than 14 grams.

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893.135(1)(d)1.1stTrafficking in phencyclidine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.

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893.135(1)(e)1.1stTrafficking in methaqualone, more than 200 grams, less than 5 kilograms.

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893.135(1)(f)1.1stTrafficking in amphetamine, more than 14 grams, less than 28 grams.

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893.135(1)(g)1.a.1stTrafficking in flunitrazepam, 4 grams or more, less than 14 grams.

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893.135(1)(h)1.a.1stTrafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.

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893.135(1)(j)1.a.1stTrafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.

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893.135(1)(k)2.a.1stTrafficking in Phenethylamines, 10 grams or more, less than 200 grams.

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893.1351(2)2ndPossession of place for trafficking in or manufacturing of controlled substance.

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896.101(5)(a)3rdMoney laundering, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.

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896.104(4)(a)1.3rdStructuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.

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943.0435(4)(c)2ndSexual offender vacating permanent residence; failure to comply with reporting requirements.

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943.0435(8)2ndSexual offender; remains in state after indicating intent to leave; failure to comply with reporting requirements.

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943.0435(9)(a)3rdSexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.

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943.0435(13)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.

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943.0435(14)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.

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944.607(9)3rdSexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.

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944.607(10)(a)3rdSexual offender; failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.

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944.607(12)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.

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944.607(13)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.

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985.4815(10)3rdSexual offender; failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.

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985.4815(12)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.

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985.4815(13)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.

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FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription

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316.193(3)(c)3.a.2ndDUI manslaughter.

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316.1935(4)(b)1stAggravated fleeing or attempted eluding with serious bodily injury or death.

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327.35(3)(c)3.2ndVessel BUI manslaughter.

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499.0051(7)1stForgery of prescription or legend drug labels.

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499.00521stTrafficking in contraband legend drugs.

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560.123(8)(b)2.2ndFailure to report currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by money transmitter.

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560.125(5)(b)2ndMoney transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.

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655.50(10)(b)2.2ndFailure to report financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by financial institutions.

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777.03(2)(a)1stAccessory after the fact, capital felony.

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782.04(4)2ndKilling of human without design when engaged in act or attempt of any felony other than arson, sexual battery, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, aircraft piracy, or unlawfully discharging bomb.

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782.051(2)1stAttempted felony murder while perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate a felony not enumerated in s. 782.04(3).

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782.071(1)(b)1stCommitting vehicular homicide and failing to render aid or give information.

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782.072(2)1stCommitting vessel homicide and failing to render aid or give information.

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790.161(3)1stDischarging a destructive device which results in bodily harm or property damage.

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794.011(5)2ndSexual battery, victim 12 years or over, offender does not use physical force likely to cause serious injury.

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794.08(3)2ndFemale genital mutilation, removal of a victim younger than 18 years of age from this state.

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800.04(4)2ndLewd or lascivious battery.

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806.01(1)1stMaliciously damage dwelling or structure by fire or explosive, believing person in structure.

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810.02(2)(a)1st,PBLBurglary with assault or battery.

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810.02(2)(b)1st,PBLBurglary; armed with explosives or dangerous weapon.

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810.02(2)(c)1stBurglary of a dwelling or structure causing structural damage or $1,000 or more property damage.

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812.014(2)(a)2.1stProperty stolen; cargo valued at $50,000 or more, grand theft in 1st degree.

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812.13(2)(b)1stRobbery with a weapon.

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812.135(2)(c)1stHome-invasion robbery, no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.

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817.568(6)2ndFraudulent use of personal identification information of an individual under the age of 18.

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825.102(2)2ndAggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult.

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825.1025(2)2ndLewd or lascivious battery upon an elderly person or disabled adult.

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825.103(2)(a)1stExploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $100,000 or more.

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837.02(2)2ndPerjury in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.

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837.021(2)2ndMaking contradictory statements in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.

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860.121(2)(c)1stShooting at or throwing any object in path of railroad vehicle resulting in great bodily harm.

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860.161stAircraft piracy.

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893.13(1)(b)1stSell or deliver in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).

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893.13(2)(b)1stPurchase in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).

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893.13(6)(c)1stPossess in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).

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893.135(1)(a)2.1stTrafficking in cannabis, more than 2,000 lbs., less than 10,000 lbs.

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893.135(1)(b)1.b.1stTrafficking in cocaine, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams.

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893.135(1)(c)1.b.1stTrafficking in illegal drugs, more than 14 grams, less than 28 grams.

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893.135(1)(d)1.b.1stTrafficking in phencyclidine, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams.

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893.135(1)(e)1.b.1stTrafficking in methaqualone, more than 5 kilograms, less than 25 kilograms.

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893.135(1)(f)1.b.1stTrafficking in amphetamine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.

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893.135(1)(g)1.b.1stTrafficking in flunitrazepam, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.

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893.135(1)(h)1.b.1stTrafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.

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893.135(1)(j)1.b.1stTrafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.

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893.135(1)(k)2.b.1stTrafficking in Phenethylamines, 200 grams or more, less than 400 grams.

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893.1351(3)1stPossession of a place used to manufacture controlled substance when minor is present or resides there.

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895.03(1)1stUse or invest proceeds derived from pattern of racketeering activity.

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895.03(2)1stAcquire or maintain through racketeering activity any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property.

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895.03(3)1stConduct or participate in any enterprise through pattern of racketeering activity.

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896.101(5)(b)2ndMoney laundering, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.

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896.104(4)(a)2.2ndStructuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000.

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     Section 5.  Paragraph (s) of subsection (1) of section

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     465.016  Disciplinary actions.--

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license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2):

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communication that purports to be a prescription as defined by s.

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465.003(14) or s. 893.02 893.02(20) when the pharmacist knows or

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has reason to believe that the purported prescription is not

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based upon a valid practitioner-patient relationship.

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465.023, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

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permit of any pharmacy permittee, and may fine, place on

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probation, or otherwise discipline any pharmacy permittee who

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has:

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     (e)  Dispensed any medicinal drug based upon a communication

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that purports to be a prescription as defined by s. 465.003(14)

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or s. 893.02 893.02(20) when the pharmacist knows or has reason

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to believe that the purported prescription is not based upon a

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valid practitioner-patient relationship that includes a

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documented patient evaluation, including history and a physical

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examination adequate to establish the diagnosis for which any

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drug is prescribed and any other requirement established by board

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rule under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 461, chapter 463,

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chapter 464, or chapter 466.

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     Section 7.  Subsection (6) of section 893.135, Florida

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Statutes, is amended to read:

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     893.135  Trafficking; mandatory sentences; suspension or

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reduction of sentences; conspiracy to engage in trafficking.--

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containing any controlled substance described in this section

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includes, but is not limited to, a solution or a dosage unit,

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including but not limited to, a pill or tablet, containing a

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controlled substance. For the purpose of clarifying legislative

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intent regarding the weighing of a mixture containing a

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controlled substance described in this section, the weight of the

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controlled substance is the total weight of the mixture,

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including the controlled substance and any other substance in the

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mixture. If there is more than one mixture containing the same

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controlled substance, the weight of the controlled substance is

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calculated by aggregating the total weight of each mixture.

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And the title is amended as follows:

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     Delete everything before the enacting clause

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and insert:

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A bill to be entitled

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An act relating to controlled substances; amending s.

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893.02, F.S.; defining the term "cultivating" for

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specified purposes; amending s. 893.1351, F.S.;

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prohibiting a person from owning or actually or

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constructively possessing a place, structure, trailer, or

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other described place having knowledge that the place will

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be used to manufacture, sell, or traffic in a controlled

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substance; providing that possession of a specified number

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or more of cannabis plants constitutes prima facie

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evidence of intent to sell or distribute; providing that a

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person who has actual or constructive possession of a

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place, structure, trailer, or conveyance being used to

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manufacture a controlled substance for sale and

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distribution commits a felony of the first degree if a

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minor is present or resides in the place, structure,

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trailer, or conveyance; providing criminal penalties;

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amending s. 893.10, F.S.; providing that equipment used in

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the manufacture of controlled substances may be

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photographed or video recorded and the photograph or video

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recording used as evidence for later use at trial;

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providing for the destruction of the equipment; amending

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s. 921.0022, F.S.; ranking specified offenses in the

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offense severity ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment

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Code; amending ss. 465.016, 465.023, and 893.135, F.S.;

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conforming cross-references; providing an effective date.

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