FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF LICENSING

FLORIDA CONCEALED WEAPON OR FIREARM LICENSE

APPLICATION

(Includes Application Instructions and Chapter 790, Florida Statutes)

ADAM H. PUTNAMCOMMISSIONER

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issues licenses to eligible Florida residents and non-residents, permitting them to carry a concealed weapon or firearm.

With a concealed weapon or firearm license also comes a tremendous responsibility.

Individuals who choose to arm themselves with weapons should, therefore, be armed with the most indispensable weapon of all: knowledge.

Review provisions of the law that regulate the use of weapons and firearms before choosing to carry one.

Please make every effort to exercise your lawful right safely and responsibly.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSPLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL CAUSE DELAYS IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION.TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK WHEN COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. PLACE LETTERS AND NUMBERS WITHIN THE DESIGNATED BOXES.RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND OTHER MATERIALS USING THE ENVELOPE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION PACKAGE.

You must be at least 21 years of age unless you are a servicemember, as defined in • Section 250.01, Florida Statutes, or you are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who was discharged under honorable conditions.You must meet the CITIZENSHIP and RESIDENCY requirements set forth in the law. See the instructions for •Question 5 in Section II below for further details.You must be able to provide a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION from a firearms training class or other acceptable •training document that evidences your competency with a firearm. See the instructions for Question 6 in Section II below for further details.You must not have a DISQUALIFYING CRIMINAL RECORD or other condition that would make you ineligible for •licensure.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, you can complete the online preliminary eligibility questionnaire on our web page at http://mylicensesite.com.

Please provide all personal identifying information requested in this section. Note the following specific instructions:

USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS: • Section 119.071(5)(a) 2, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing to request social security numbers from applicants. Applicant social security numbers are maintained and used by the Division of Licensing for identification purposes, to prevent misidentification, and to facilitate the approval process by the Division. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing will not disclose an applicant’s social security number without consent of the applicant to anyone outside of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, or as required by law. HOWEVER, SUBMISSION OF YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON YOUR CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE APPLICATION IS OPTIONAL AND VOLUNTARY. IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO SUBMIT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IT WILL HAVE NO BEARING ON THE PROCESSING OF YOUR APPLICATION.

TELEPHONE NUMBER; E-MAIL ADDRESS:• This information is requested to facilitate the application process should the Division need to contact you about your application. Including this information on your application is VOLUNTARY.

RESIDENCE ADDRESS: • You must provide a residence address. A Post Office Box is not acceptable.

OCCUPATION:• Indicate your OCCUPATION, JOB TITLE, or whether you are RETIRED or SELF-EMPLOYED.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I APPLICANT INFORMATION

Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Application Instructions Rev. April 2012

BEFORE COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION, READ THIS!You should be aware that you can submit your application for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License at one of the Division of Licensing’s eight Regional Offices located throughout the State of Florida. The Regional Office application intake service is designed to allow applicants to complete the entire application process quickly and conveniently. You simply have to call for an appointment. At the time of your appointment, you will be directed to a computer station where you will complete an electronic version of the application form. Our Regional Office staff will review your application, scan your fingerprints, take your photograph, and process your payment.IF YOU CHOOSE TO USE THE REGIONAL OFFICE APPLICATION INTAKE SERVICE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO PROCEED WITH COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION FORM. You will find additional information about the service on our web page at http://mylicensesite.com.

SECTION II QUALIFYING DATA

You must provide responses to all the questions indicated in this section. Please read the detailed instructions included here for each of the 16 questions in this section.

QUESTION 1

If you answer YES to this question: Complete only Sections I and III of the application form. Submit the application with a color photograph, a fee payment in the amount of $300, and a letter of certification stating that you are a consular official engaged in security duties on behalf of your government. This letter must be written in English on embassy or consulate letterhead stationery, and it must be signed by the ambassador, the ambassador’s designee, or the consul-general.

Answer YES to this question ONLY IF:You are CERTIFIED by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as a law enforcement officer, •correctional officer, or correctional probation officer as defined in ss. 943.10(1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), or (9), Florida Statutes; AND,

You are CURRENTLY EMPLOYED as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer or correctional probation officer.•

If you answer YES to this question: Submit your complete application along with a color photograph, a check or money order in the amount of $70 for the license fee, and an official letter on agency letterhead stating that you are currently employed with that agency as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer. This letter must be signed by the agency head, the agency’s authorized representative, or the agency’s personnel officer.

Answer YES to this question ONLY IF: Within the year immediately preceding the date on which you are submitting your application to the Division, • you retired from a Florida law enforcement agency by which you were employed as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer.

If you answer YES to this question: Submit your complete application along with a color photograph and a copy of an official document that shows the date of your retirement and the name of the public agency from which you retired. You do not need to submit any fees.If you are a retired law enforcement officer who retired more than one year ago: Submit a complete application, a fingerprint card, a color photograph, a copy of an official document that shows the date of your retirement and the name of the public agency from which you retired, and a fee payment in the amount of $72 (license fee $30 + fingerprint processing fee $42).

(PLEASE NOTE: You must have actually RETIRED as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer in order to qualify for the fee exemptions provided for in statute. Simply having been formerly employed at one time as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer is not sufficient. Note also that Florida law does not extend this fee exemption to federal law enforcement retirees or law enforcement retirees from other states.)

Section 119.071 F. S., excludes from public disclosure specified information such as home addresses, telephone numbers, social security numbers, and photographs pertaining to certain individuals. To determine whether you qualify for an exemption, you can read the complete text of the law on line at http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/.Answer YES to this question ONLY IF you qualify for exemption as prescribed by s. 119.071. F. S.

EVEN IF YOU DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE: Section 790.0601, F.S., makes the personal identifying information of any concealed weapon licensee or applicant confidential and exempt from disclosure provisions of Florida’s public records law EXCEPT IN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: (1) we have the express written consent of the applicant or licensee or his/her legally authorized representative to disclose information; (2) we receive a court order showing good cause for the disclosure of that information; or (3) we receive a request from a law enforcement agency in connection with the performance of that agency’s lawful duties and responsibilities.

You must be a CITIZEN of the United States (or a PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN), and you must CURRENTLY RESIDE in this country in order to qualify for a Florida concealed weapon license. However, note the following special instructions:

If you are not currently residing in the United States because you are serving in the US Armed Forces:• submit a copy of your deployment documentation with your application.

QUESTION 2

QUESTION 3

QUESTION 4

QUESTION 5

If you are a PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN:• submit the documentation issued to you by the Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) giving you permanent resident alien status. You must also submit documentation indicating that you have resided in the state of residence as shown on your application for at least 90 consecutive days prior to the date on which you submit your application. Any of the following documents can be submitted to prove 90 days of consecutive residency PROVIDED THAT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS APPEAR ON THOSE DOCUMENTS:

monthly utility, telephone, power, or cable bills;o

monthly pay stubs or other documents from your employer;o

monthly credit statements.o

If you were born outside the United States and are now a US citizen: • submit a copy of any one of the following documents with your application: a U.S. passport, a Consular Report of Birth (Form FS-240), a Certification of Report of Birth (DS-1350), a Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570), or a Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561). These various documents are issued either by the US Department of State or the USCIS.

QUESTION 6

Florida law requires you to submit proof of competency with a firearm in order to qualify for a concealed weapon license. A copy of a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION or similar document from any of the following courses or classes is acceptable:

any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or •a similar agency in another state;

any National Rifle Association firearms safety or training course;•

any firearms safety or training course or class available to the general public offered by a law enforcement agency, •junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;

any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class offered for security officers, investigators, special •deputies, or any division or subdivision of law enforcement or security enforcement;

any firearms training or safety course or class conducted by a state-certified instructor or by an instructor certified by •the National Rifle Association.

The copy of the training certificate/document must be clear and legible. The certificate/document must include your name, your instructor’s name, your instructor’s qualifications/credentials (National Rifle Association instructor, law enforcement firearms instructor, Class “K” Firearms Instructor licensed by the State of Florida, etc.), and your instructor’s license/certification number. Other acceptable forms of training documentation include the following:

documentary evidence of experience with a firearm obtained through participation in organized shooting competition;•

active-duty military personnel may submit copies of any of the following documents that confirm your experience with •a firearm gained during your service: military orders including call to active-duty letter; a statement of military service signed by, or at the direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters which identifies you and provides your date of entry for your current active-duty period;

former military personnel can submit a DD Form 214 reflecting honorable discharge from military service.•

DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL TRAINING DOCUMENTS OR OTHER RELATED MATERIALS TO THE DIVISION.

If you have been convicted of a felony as described in section 790.23, Florida Statutes, and the felony conviction occurred within the State of Florida, your civil rights and firearm rights must be restored by the Florida Office of Executive Clemency in order to qualify you for a Florida concealed weapon license. Felony convictions occurring in another state require restoration of civil and firearm rights by the state in which the conviction occurred. If you were convicted of a felony under federal law, you must have a presidential pardon or have been granted relief from federal firearm disabilities through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). If your civil rights and firearms rights have not been restored as described above, or if you cannot provide proof of restoration of civil rights and firearms rights, you are not eligible for a Concealed Weapon or Firearm License.

QUESTION 7

QUESTION 8

If you have had ADJUDICATION OF GUILT WITHHELD OR IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE SUSPENDED ON ANY FELONY OR MISDEMEANOR CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, you are NOT ELIGIBLE for a Florida concealed weapon license unless a period of three years has elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled (or the record has been sealed and expunged). If you answer YES to this question, you must submit a copy of the document issued by the court or probation office evidencing completion of probation or other court-imposed conditions. Alternatively, you can submit a copy of the court document ordering that the record be sealed and expunged.

QUESTION 9

If you have been FOUND GUILTY OF, HAD ADJUDICATION OF GUILT WITHHELD FOR, OR HAD IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE SUSPENDED FOR ONE OR MORE MISDEMEANOR CRIMES OF VIOLENCE, you are NOT ELIGIBLE for a Florida concealed weapon license unless a period of three years has elapsed since probation or any other conditions set by the court have been fulfilled (or the record has been sealed and expunged). If you answer YES to this question, you must submit a copy of the document issued by the court or probation office evidencing completion of probation or other court-imposed conditions. Alternatively, you can submit a copy of the court document ordering that the record be sealed and expunged.

QUESTION 10

If you have been CONVICTED OR FOUND GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, you are NOT ELIGIBLE for a Florida concealed weapon license. Owning or possessing a firearm by one who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is also punishable under federal law §18 USC 922.

A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence includes any misdemeanor conviction or suspended sentence involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. Examples include, but are not limited to, spouse abuse, battery/domestic violence, child abuse, assault, etc. A person shall not be considered to have been convicted if the conviction or suspended sentence has been expunged or set aside, or is an offense for which the person has been pardoned or has had civil rights restored (if the law of the convicting state provides for the loss of civil rights upon conviction of such an offense) unless the pardon, expunction, or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person may not possess or receive firearms.

QUESTION 11

If you have been issued an injunction that is currently in force and effect that restrains you from committing acts of domestic violence or acts of repeat violence, you are NOT ELIGIBLE for a Florida concealed weapon license. The Division will suspend the processing of your application until you submit certified court documents showing that the injunction has been dissolved or dismissed.

QUESTION 12

You are NOT ELIGIBLE for a Florida concealed weapon license if any of the following conditions applies to you: (1) you have been adjudicated incapacitated under section 744.331, FS, or similar laws of any other state; (2) you have been committed to a mental institution in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 394, FS, or similar laws of any other state; (3) you have been adjudicated mentally defective or incompetent in any court. Your eligibility for licensure would be restored only if you had received relief from federal firearms disabilities through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

QUESTION 13

You are NOT ELIGIBLE for a Florida concealed weapon license if you answer YES to any one of these questions pertaining to committal for controlled substance abuse, committal for alcohol abuse, or DUI conviction DURING THE THREE YEARS PRECEDING THE DATE ON WHICH YOU SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION.

QUESTION 14

You are NOT ELIGIBLE for licensure if you are UNDER ARREST OR CURRENTLY CHARGED with any felony, or crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; or any crime of violence, including crimes of domestic violence; or any crime under the provisions of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, or similar laws of any other state relating to controlled substances. If you choose to submit an application anyway, the Division will suspend the processing of your application until you provide a certified court document indicating the final disposition of your case. If that court document indicates that the case did not result in a conviction or a withholding of adjudication on a disqualifying crime, the suspension will be lifted and the processing of your application will continue. If you are convicted or receive a withhold of adjudication on a disqualifying crime, your application will be denied.

QUESTION 15The term “fugitive from justice” means any person who has fled from any State to avoid prosecution for a crime or to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceeding. If you answer YES to this question or if the background check reveals that you are a fugitive from justice, the Division will suspend the processing of your application until you submit a certified copy of a court document reflecting the final disposition of your case.

QUESTION 16You are NOT ELIGIBLE for a Florida concealed weapon license if you were discharged from military service under DISHONORABLE CONDITIONS.

SECTION III NOTARIZATION STATEMENT

Do not sign the application form until you are in the presence of a notary public. An out-of-state notary seal is acceptable.

GENERAL INFORMATION

FINGERPRINTS: • The law requires you to submit a COMPLETE AND LEGIBLE SET OF PRINTS. Please read the instructions pertaining to fingerprint submissions included with this application package. Law enforcement authorities occasionally find that fingerprints are insufficiently legible for a complete background check. If this occurs with your fingerprints, we will inform you by letter and request a second fingerprint submission from you.

PHOTOGRAPH:• You must also submit a PASSPORT-TYPE COLOR PHOTOGRAPH. Refer to the photograph instructions included in this package for details concerning the appearance of the photograph.

FEES• : The total fee for the Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License is $112.00. This total actually consists of two separate fees:

License Fee: $70.00Fingerprint Processing Fee: $42.00

IMPORTANT NOTE CONCERNING FEES

If you had your fingerprints electronically scanned at a local law enforcement agency, you do not need to remit the •$42.00 fingerprint processing fee to the Division. Please refer to the ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS included with this application package.

If you are a CONSULAR SECURITY OFFICIAL, a $300.00 license fee must be submitted with your application.•

If you are a FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER, OR CORRECTIONAL •PROBATION OFFICER (ACTIVE or RETIRED), refer to the instructions for QUESTION 2 and QUESTION 3 for information concerning the required fees.

Fees must be paid with a check or money order made payable to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Do not send cash. The Department will assume no liability for cash sent through the mail. Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

FAMILIARITY WITH FLORIDA LAW: You are required by law to read and become knowledgeable of the provisions •of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes, relating to weapons and firearms, prior to submitting your application for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License. We have included a copy of this section of the law in this application package for you to read and retain in your files. You will also find included in this package a copy of Chapter 776, Florida Statutes, the portion of Florida law relating to justifiable use of force.

Be sure to check your application!

Before mailing your application, please review it carefully to ensure that it is COMPLETE and ACCURATE. You should include the following items with your application.

TRAINING DOCUMENTATION as described in the section pertaining to QUESTION 6 above •

CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCY DOCUMENTATION as described in the section pertaining to QUESTION 5 above •(if applicable)

COURT DOCUMENTATION REFLECTING FINAL DISPOSITION OF ANY ARRESTS • (if applicable)

PHOTOGRAPH •

A COMPLETE AND LEGIBLE SET OF FINGERPRINTS OR A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT FOR YOUR ELECTRONIC •FINGERPRINT SUBMISSIONA CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR THE APPROPRIATE FEES•

PHOTOGRAPH AND FINGERPRINT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

You must submit a complete and legible set of fi ngerprints on the FINGERPRINT CARD enclosed or by ELECTRONIC SCAN (see next page for information). Your fi ngerprints must be taken at a LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY**. Your local Florida county sheriff will provide fi ngerprinting service if requested and may charge a fee not to exceed $5. There may also be a charge associated with the fi ngerprint service provided by another law enforcement agency. Your fi ngerprint card will not be processed if: (1) the required information is not contained within the designated blocks; (2) a highlighter is used; (3) the card has been folded, creased, or damaged.

SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPH

• Photograph must show the subject in a frontal portrait as shown at left.(NO HATS, NO SUNGLASSES).

• Photograph’s outer dimension must be larger than 1-1/4” X 1-3/8”.• Photograph must be in color with a light-colored background.

(NO FANCY BACKDROP, LETTERING, ETC.)• Surface of the photograph must be glossy.• Photograph must not be stained, cracked, or mutilated; it must lie fl at.• Photographic image must be sharp and correctly exposed. • Photograph must be non-retouched.• Photograph must not be pasted on cards or mounted in any way.• Photograph must be taken within 30 days prior to the date application is submitted.• Snapshots, group pictures, or full-length portraits will not be accepted.• Lightly print your name and date of birth on the back of the photograph.

Use crayon or felt-tipped pen to avoid mutilation of the photograph.• Do not cut the photograph. Do not use glue or staples to attach photograph to application.

Use the return envelope included in this package to return your fi ngerprint card, application, photograph and payment.

Read and follow these instructions carefully:• Fingers should be washed and dried thoroughly prior to prints being taken.• Fingerprints must be rolled using black printer's ink.• The information you provide on the card MUST BE TYPED or PRINTED IN BLACK INK. However, please note that some spaces

at the top of the fi ngerprint card should be left blank.• DO NOT SIGN the fi ngerprint card until you are at the law enforcement agency and in the presence of the person who will take

your fi ngerprints. Your signature and the name on your application and fi ngerprint card should match.1. NAM – Full name in following order LAST, FIRST, MIDDLE. Initials are not acceptable. If you have no middle name, enter NMN

for MIDDLE. 2. RESIDENCE OF PERSON FINGERPRINTED - Your RESIDENCE address.3. EMPLOYER AND ADDRESS – Leave this space blank. The name and address of the law enforcement agency at which you

have your prints taken MUST appear on the back of the card in the blank area in the upper right corner.4. ALIASES AKA – If you are known, or have been known, by any other name (nickname, married name, maiden name, alias,

fi ctitious name, etc.), list those name(s) here. Include with your renewal application copies of any legal documents that refl ect a change of name (marriage certifi cates, divorce decrees, court affi davits effecting a legal name change, etc.). NOTE: Failure to provide a list of your other names or to furnish documentation pertaining to a legal name change will result in delays in the processing of your application.

5. CITIZENSHIP CTZ – Enter the country of which you are a citizen (U.S., Cuba, Canada, etc.)6. ARMED FORCES NO. MNU – Enter your military service number if you have one.7. SOCIAL SECURITY NO. SOC – Section 119.071(5)(a) 2, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Department of Agriculture and

Consumer Services, Division of Licensing, to obtain social security numbers from applicants. Applicant social security numbers are maintained and used by the Division of Licensing for identifi cation purposes, to prevent misidentifi cation, and to facilitate the approval process by the Division.

8. HGT (height) - Use feet and inches (example: for 5’11” enter 511)9. DATE OF BIRTH DOB (mmddyy); PLACE OF BIRTH POB, WGT (weight) – Enter required information.10. You are not required to complete YOUR NO OCA or FBI NO FBI or MISCELLANEOUS NO MNU.11. SEX, RACE, EYES, and HAIR - FBI codes are shown below. Use appropriate code for each required area on the card.

SEX RACE EYE COLOR HAIR COLORM = MaleF = Female

W = White A = Asian or OrientalB = Black U = Other or UnknownI = American Indian or Alaskan Native

BLK = Black GRY = GrayBLU = Blue GRN = GreenBRO = Brown HAZ = Hazel

BLK = Black WHI = WhiteBRO = Brown BAL = BaldGRY = Gray BLN = BlondeRED = Red

PHOTOGRAPH INSTRUCTIONS

FINGERPRINT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

You must submit one passport-size color photograph with your application (specifi cations are outlined below).

**REMINDER: Our Division’s Regional Offi ces provide convenient one-stop service to individuals interested in obtaining a Florida concealed weapon license. You can submit your application and have your fi ngerprints scanned at any one of these Regional Offi ces located throughout the state. For additional information, please go to our web page at http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl .us/weapons/cw_regional_faq.html.

790 Photo and FPC Instructions Rev. April 2012

ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONSThe application package for the Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License includes a fi ngerprint card. However, you can have your fi ngerprints scanned electronically instead of submitting them on this traditional “hard card.” An electronic fi ngerprint submission will reduce the time it takes for law enforcement authorities to complete the required criminal history background check and to return the results of that background check to us.

Most of Florida's 67 county sheriffs provide electronic fi ngerprint scanning. Go to our web site (http://mylicensesite.com) to see if your sheriff offers the service. This site includes telephone numbers and addresses of offi ces where scanning is done. We suggest that you call your sheriff ahead of time to confi rm offi ce hours and availability.

It’s really very simple. A fi ngerprint technician will create a digital image of your prints using a fi ngerprint-scanning device. After your fi ngerprints have been scanned, you will be given a receipt. Some offi ces will also give you a photocopy of the scan. KEEP THESE DOCUMENTS; YOU WILL NEED THEM LATER.

The cost of the fi ngerprint scanning service is approximately $35; however, you should be aware that some sheriffs' offi ces might also charge a nominal service fee. There are two options for paying for the electronic scan:

Some sheriffs’ offi ces can accept payment by check, cash, credit card, or money order at the time you have your • fi ngerprints scanned.

If your sheriff's offi ce cannot accept payment, you will need to submit payment using a secure Internet system • called the Civil Workfl ow Control System (CWCS) developed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). You can get to this site using this link: https://www3.fdle.state.fl .us/CAPS/. You will need your credit card and the receipt given to you by the fi ngerprint technician at the sheriff's offi ce. This receipt will include a Transaction Control Number (a number that will begin with 70SX followed by 16 digits) and your name. Follow the instructions on the CWCS web site very carefully. TYPE THE TRANSACTION CONTROL NUMBER AND YOUR NAME EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR ON THE RECEIPT. At the conclusion of your online transaction, print a copy of the CWCS receipt screen.

NOTE: You must submit your payment via CWCS WITHIN 30 DAYS of having your fi ngerprints scanned or your electronic response will be deleted from the CWCS database. If you do not submit payment within 30 days, you will need to go back to the sheriff's offi ce to have your prints scanned again. You will then have another 30 days in which to remit payment.

After you have paid for your electronic fi ngerprint submission, you can submit your application to the Division of Licensing. Be sure to include the following items with your application: photocopies of your fi ngerprint scan and all receipts (including the CWCS receipt), a photograph, training documentation and a check or money order for the $70 licensing fee. IMPORTANT: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE DIVISION OF LICENSING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF YOUR FINGERPRINT SCAN TO AVOID INCONVENIENCE AND ADDITIONAL EXPENSE.

Law enforcement authorities occasionally fi nd that fi ngerprints are insuffi ciently legible to complete a background check. When this happens, the law requires us to ask the applicant to submit a second set of fi ngerprints. We will send you a letter informing you of the fi ngerprint rejection and provide you with instructions for having your fi ngerprints taken again.

1. WHERE TO GO

2. GETTING YOUR PRINTS TAKEN

3. HOW MUCH IT COSTS AND HOW TO PAY

4. WHAT TO SUBMIT TO THE DIVISION OF LICENSING

5. FINGERPRINT REJECTIONS

Electronic Fingerprint Submission Instructions Rev. April 2012

The instructions for submitting your fi ngerprints electronically that appear below will apply to you only if you are having your fi ngerprints taken at one of the county sheriffs’ offi ces in Florida that offer electronic fi ngerprinting service. You should be aware that you have the option of submitting your application for a Florida concealed weapon license at one of the Division of Licensing’s eight Regional Offi ces located throughout the state. If you choose this option, our Regional Offi ce staff can scan your fi ngerprints. For additional information about submitting your application at one of our Regional Offi ces, visit our webpage at http://mylicensesite.com.

IT IS IMPORTANT that you submit your application and your fi ngerprint submissions to us in a timely manner in order to avoid additional inconvenience and expense. If we have to request a second fi ngerprint submission from you and we do not receive that second fi ngerprint submission within 180 days of your fi rst submission, we will have no alternative but to require you to have your fi ngerprints scanned again AND to remit an additional fi ngerprint processing fee.

F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790

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790.001 Definitions.790.01 Carryingconcealedweapons.790.015 NonresidentswhoareUnitedStatescitizens

and hold a concealed weapons license inanotherstate;reciprocity.

790.02 Officer to arrest without warrant and uponprobablecause.

790.051 Exemption from licensing requirements; lawenforcementofficers.

790.052 Carrying concealed firearms; off-duty lawenforcementofficers.

790.053 Opencarryingofweapons.790.054 Prohibited use of self-defense weapon or

device against law enforcement officer;penalties.

790.06 License to carry concealed weapon orfirearm.

790.0601 Public records exemption for concealedweapons.

790.061 Judgesandjustices;exceptionsfromlicensureprovisions.

790.065 Saleanddeliveryoffirearms.790.0655 Purchaseanddeliveryofhandguns;mandatory

waitingperiod;exceptions;penalties.790.07 Personsengaged incriminaloffense,having

weapons.790.08 Taking possession of weapons and arms;

reports;disposition;custody.790.09 Manufacturingorsellingslungshot.790.10 Improperexhibitionofdangerousweaponsor

firearms.790.115 Possessingordischargingweaponsorfirearms

at a school-sponsored event or on schoolpropertyprohibited;penalties;exceptions.

790.145 Crimesinpharmacies;possessionofweapons;penalties.

790.15 Dischargingfirearminpublic.790.151 Using firearm while under the influence of

alcoholicbeverages,chemicalsubstances,orcontrolledsubstances;penalties.

790.153 Tests for impairment or intoxication; right torefuse.

790.155 Blood test for impairment or intoxication incasesofdeathorseriousbodilyinjury;righttousereasonableforce.

790.157 Presumptionofimpairment;testingmethods.790.16 Dischargingmachineguns;penalty.790.161 Making, possessing, throwing, projecting,

placing,ordischarginganydestructivedeviceorattemptsotodo,felony;penalties.

790.1612 Authorization for governmentalmanufacture,possession,anduseofdestructivedevices.

790.1615 Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, ordischargingofdestructivedeviceorbombthatresultsininjurytoanother;penalty.

790.162 Threat to throw, project, place, or dischargeanydestructivedevice,felony;penalty.

790.163 Falsereportaboutplantingbomb,explosive,orweaponofmassdestruction;penalty.

790.164 False reports concerning planting a bomb,explosive, or weapon of mass destructionin,orcommittingarsonagainst,state-ownedproperty;penalty;reward.

790.165 Plantingof“hoaxbomb”prohibited;penalties.790.166 Manufacture, possession, sale, delivery,

display,use,orattemptedorthreateneduseofaweaponofmassdestructionorhoaxweaponof mass destruction prohibited; definitions;penalties.

790.169 Juvenile offenders; release of names andaddresses.

790.17 Furnishing weapons to minors under 18yearsofageorpersonsofunsoundmindandfurnishingfirearms tominorsunder18yearsofageprohibited.

790.173 Legislativefindingsandintent.790.174 Safestorageoffirearmsrequired.790.175 Transferorsaleoffirearms;requiredwarnings;

penalties.790.18 Saleortransferofarmstominorsbydealers.790.19 Shootingintoorthrowingdeadlymissilesinto

dwellings,publicorprivatebuildings,occupiedor not occupied; vessels, aircraft, buses,railroadcars,streetcars,orothervehicles.

790.22 UseofBBguns,airorgas-operatedguns,orelectric weapons or devices byminor under16;limitation;possessionoffirearmsbyminorunder18prohibited;penalties.

790.221 Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreledshotgun,ormachinegun;penalty.

790.225 Ballistic self-propelled knives; unlawful tomanufacture, sell, or possess; forfeiture;penalty.

790.23 Felons and delinquents; possession offirearms,ammunition,orelectricweaponsordevicesunlawful.

790.233 Possessionoffirearmorammunitionprohibitedwhen person is subject to an injunctionagainstcommittingactsofdomesticviolence;penalties.

790.235 Possessionoffirearmorammunitionbyviolentcareercriminalunlawful;penalty.

790.24 Reportofmedicaltreatmentofcertainwounds;penaltyforfailuretoreport.

790.25 Lawful ownership, possession, and use offirearmsandotherweapons.

790.251 Protectionoftherighttokeepandbeararmsinmotor vehicles for self-defense and otherlawfulpurposes;prohibitedacts;dutyofpublicandprivateemployers;immunityfromliability;enforcement.

790.256 Publicserviceannouncements.790.27 Alterationorremovaloffirearmserialnumber

orpossession,sale,ordeliveryoffirearmwithserialnumberalteredor removedprohibited;penalties.

790.29 Paramilitarytraining;teachingorparticipationprohibited.

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790790.31 Armor-piercing or exploding ammunition or

dragon’sbreathshotgunshells,boloshells,orflechetteshellsprohibited.

790.33 Fieldofregulationoffirearmsandammunitionpreempted.

790.331 Prohibition of civil actions against firearmsor ammunition manufacturers, firearmstrade associations, firearms or ammunitiondistributors, or firearms or ammunitiondealers.

790.333 Sportshootingandtrainingrangeprotection;liability;claims,expenses,andfees;penalties;preemption;construction.

790.335 Prohibitionofregistrationoffirearms;electronicrecords.

790.336 Lists,records,orregistriestobedestroyed.790.338 Medical privacy concerning firearms;

prohibitions;penalties;exceptions.

790.001  Definitions.—As used in this chapter,exceptwherethecontextotherwiserequires:

(1) “Antique firearm” means any firearmmanufacturedinorbefore1918(includinganymatchlock,flintlock,percussioncap,orsimilarearlytypeofignitionsystem)orreplicathereof,whetheractuallymanufacturedbeforeoraftertheyear1918,andalsoanyfirearmusingfixed ammunition manufactured in or before 1918, forwhich ammunition is no longer manufactured in theUnitedStatesandisnotreadilyavailableintheordinarychannelsofcommercialtrade.

(2) “Concealed firearm” means any firearm, asdefinedinsubsection(6),whichiscarriedonoraboutapersoninsuchamannerastoconcealthefirearmfromtheordinarysightofanotherperson.

(3)(a) “Concealedweapon”meansanydirk,metallicknuckles,slungshot,billie,teargasgun,chemicalweaponordevice,orotherdeadlyweaponcarriedonoraboutapersoninsuchamannerastoconcealtheweaponfromtheordinarysightofanotherperson.

(b) “Teargasgun”or“chemicalweaponordevice”means any weapon of such nature, except a deviceknownasa“self-defensechemicalspray.”“Self-defensechemicalspray”meansadevicecarriedsolelyforpurposesoflawfulself-defensethatiscompactinsize,designedtobecarriedonorabouttheperson,andcontainsnotmorethantwoouncesofchemical.

(4) “Destructivedevice”meansanybomb,grenade,mine, rocket, missile, pipebomb, or similar devicecontaining an explosive, incendiary, or poison gas andincludesanyfrangiblecontainerfilledwithanexplosive,incendiary, explosive gas, or expanding gas, which isdesignedorsoconstructedastoexplodebysuchfillerandiscapableofcausingbodilyharmorpropertydamage;anycombinationofpartseitherdesignedorintendedforuseinconvertinganydeviceintoadestructivedeviceandfromwhich a destructive devicemay be readily assembled;anydevicedeclaredadestructivedevicebytheBureauofAlcohol,Tobacco,andFirearms;anytypeofweaponwhichwill, is designed to, ormay readilybe convertedtoexpelaprojectileby theactionofanyexplosiveandwhichhasabarrelwithaboreofone-halfinchormoreindiameter;andammunition forsuchdestructivedevices,

butnotincludingshotgunshellsoranyotherammunitiondesigned for use in a firearm other than a destructivedevice.“Destructivedevice”doesnotinclude:

(a) A device which is not designed, redesigned,used,orintendedforuseasaweapon;

(b) Any device, although originally designed as aweapon,whichisredesignedsothatitmaybeusedsolelyasasignaling,line-throwing,safety,orsimilardevice;

(c) Anyshotgunotherthanashort-barreledshotgun;or

(d) Any nonautomatic rifle (other than a short-barreledrifle)generallyrecognizedorparticularlysuitableforuseforthehuntingofbiggame.

(5) “Explosive” means any chemical compoundor mixture that has the property of yielding readily tocombustionoroxidationuponapplicationofheat,flame,orshock,includingbutnotlimitedtodynamite,nitroglycerin,trinitrotoluene,orammoniumnitratewhencombinedwithother ingredients to formanexplosivemixture,blastingcaps,anddetonators;butnotincluding:

(a) Shotgun shells, cartridges, or ammunition forfirearms;

(b) Fireworksasdefinedins.791.01;(c) Smokeless propellant powder or small arms

ammunition primers, if possessed, purchased, sold,transported,orusedincompliancewiths.552.241;

(d) Black powder in quantities not to exceed thatauthorized by chapter 552, or by any rules adoptedthereunder by the Department of Financial Services,whenusedfor,orintendedtobeusedfor,themanufactureoftargetandsportingammunitionorforuseinmuzzle-loadingflintorpercussionweapons.The exclusions contained in paragraphs (a)-(d) do notapplytotheterm“explosive”asusedinthedefinitionof“firearm”insubsection(6).

(6) “Firearm” means any weapon (including astarter gun) which will, is designed to, or may readilybe converted to expel a projectile by the action of anexplosive;theframeorreceiverofanysuchweapon;anyfirearmmufflerorfirearmsilencer;anydestructivedevice;oranymachinegun.Theterm“firearm”doesnotincludeanantiquefirearmunlesstheantiquefirearmisusedinthecommissionofacrime.

(7) “Indictment” means an indictment or aninformationinanycourtunderwhichacrimepunishableby imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year may beprosecuted.

(8) “Lawenforcementofficer”means:(a) All officers or employees of theUnited States

or the State of Florida, or any agency, commission,department,board,division,municipality,orsubdivisionthereof,whohaveauthoritytomakearrests;

(b) OfficersoremployeesoftheUnitedStatesortheStateofFlorida,oranyagency,commission,department,board,division,municipality,orsubdivisionthereof,dulyauthorizedtocarryaconcealedweapon;

(c) Members of the Armed Forces of the UnitedStates, the organized reserves, statemilitia, or FloridaNationalGuard,whenonduty,whenpreparingthemselvesfor,orgoingtoorfrom,militaryduty,orunderorders;

(d) AnemployeeofthestateprisonsorcorrectionalsystemswhohasbeensodesignatedbytheDepartment

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(e) Allpeaceofficers;(f) All stateattorneysandUnitedStatesattorneys

andtheirrespectiveassistantsandinvestigators.(9) “Machine gun”means any firearm, as defined

herein,whichshoots,orisdesignedtoshoot,automaticallymore than one shot, without manually reloading, by asinglefunctionofthetrigger.

(10) “Short-barreled shotgun” means a shotgunhavingoneormorebarrelslessthan18inchesinlengthand any weapon made from a shotgun (whether byalteration,modification,orotherwise)ifsuchweaponasmodifiedhasanoveralllengthoflessthan26inches.

(11) “Short-barreled rifle” means a rifle havingone ormore barrels less than 16 inches in length andany weapon made from a rifle (whether by alteration,modification, or otherwise) if suchweapon asmodifiedhasanoveralllengthoflessthan26inches.

(12) “Slungshot” means a small mass of metal,stone,sand,orsimilarmaterialfixedonaflexiblehandle,strap,orthelike,usedasaweapon.

(13) “Weapon” means any dirk, knife, metallicknuckles,slungshot,billie,teargasgun,chemicalweaponordevice,orotherdeadlyweaponexceptafirearmoracommonpocketknife,plasticknife,orblunt-bladedtableknife.

(14) “Electricweaponordevice”meansanydevicewhich,throughtheapplicationoruseofelectricalcurrent,isdesigned,redesigned,used,orintendedtobeusedforoffensiveordefensivepurposes,thedestructionoflife,ortheinflictionofinjury.

(15) “Dart-firingstungun”meansanydevicehavingone or more darts that are capable of delivering anelectricalcurrent.

(16) “Readilyaccessibleforimmediateuse”meansthatafirearmorotherweaponiscarriedonthepersonorwithinsuchcloseproximityandinsuchamannerthatitcanberetrievedandusedaseasilyandquicklyas ifcarriedontheperson.

(17) “Securely encased” means in a glovecompartment,whetherornotlocked;snappedinaholster;inaguncase,whetherornotlocked;inazipperedguncase;orinaclosedboxorcontainerwhichrequiresalidorcovertobeopenedforaccess.

(18) “Sterilearea”meanstheareaofanairport towhichaccess iscontrolledbythe inspectionofpersonsand property in accordance with federally approvedairportsecurityprograms.

(19) “Ammunition”meansanobjectconsistingofallofthefollowing:

(a) A fixed metallic or nonmetallic hull or casingcontainingaprimer.

(b) Oneormoreprojectiles,oneormorebullets,orshot.

(c) Gunpowder.Allof thespecifiedcomponentsmustbepresent foranobjecttobeammunition.

History.—s.1,ch.69-306;ss.13,19,35,ch.69-106;ss.1,2,ch.70-441;s.32,ch.73-334;s.1,ch.76-165;s.12,ch.77-120;s.1,ch.78-200;s.19,ch.79-3;s.1,ch.79-58;s.1,ch.80-112;s.1,ch.82-131;s.162,ch.83-216;s.2,ch.88-183;s.43,ch.88-381;s.1,ch.90-124;

s.1,ch.90-176;s.1,ch.93-17;s.1,ch.97-72;s.1202,ch.97-102;s.5,ch.2000-161;s.1904,ch.2003-261;s.1,ch.2004-286;s.1,ch.2006-186;s.1,ch.2006-298.

790.01  Carrying concealed weapons.—(1) Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(4),aperson

who carries a concealed weapon or electric weaponor device on or about his or her person commits amisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(2) A person who carries a concealed firearm onorabouthisorherpersoncommitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(3) Thissectiondoesnotapplytoapersonlicensedto carry a concealed weapon or a concealed firearmpursuanttotheprovisionsofs.790.06.

(4) Itisnotaviolationofthissectionforapersontocarryforpurposesoflawfulself-defense,inaconcealedmanner:

(a) Aself-defensechemicalspray.(b) Anonlethal stungunordart-firingstungunor

othernonlethalelectricweaponordevicethatisdesignedsolelyfordefensivepurposes.

(5) Thissectiondoesnotprecludeanyprosecutionfortheuseofanelectricweaponordevice,adart-firingstun gun, or a self-defense chemical spray during thecommissionofanycriminaloffenseunders.790.07,s.790.10,s.790.23,ors.790.235,orforanyothercriminaloffense.

History.—s.1,ch.4929,1901;GS3262;RGS5095;CGL7197;s.1,ch.67-165;s.2,ch.69-306;s.739,ch.71-136;s.2,ch.76-165;s.3,ch.80-268;s.2,ch.92-183;s.2,ch.97-72;s.1203,ch.97-102;s.5,ch.2004-286;s.2,ch.2006-298.

790.015  Nonresidents  who  are  United  States citizens  and  hold  a  concealed  weapons  license  in another state; reciprocity.—

(1) Notwithstanding s. 790.01, a resident of theUnitedStateswhoisanonresidentofFloridamaycarryaconcealedweaponor concealedfirearmwhile in thisstateifthenonresident:

(a) Is21yearsofageorolder;and(b) Has in his or her immediate possession a

validlicensetocarryaconcealedweaponorconcealedfirearm issued to the nonresident in his or her state ofresidence.

(2) Anonresident issubject tothesamelawsandrestrictionswithrespecttocarryingaconcealedweaponorconcealedfirearmasaresidentofFloridawho issolicensed.

(3) If the resident of another state who is theholderofavalidlicensetocarryaconcealedweaponorconcealedfirearmissuedinanotherstateestablisheslegalresidenceinthisstatebyregisteringtovote,ormakingastatementofdomicilepursuanttos.222.17,orfilingforhomestead taxexemptiononproperty in thisstate, thelicense shall remain in effect for 90 days following thedateonwhichtheholderofthelicenseestablisheslegalstateresidence.Thissectionappliesonlytononresidentconcealedweaponor concealedfirearm licenseholders

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History.—s.1,ch.99-132.

790.02  Officer  to  arrest  without  warrant  and upon  probable  cause.—The carrying of a concealedweapon isdeclaredabreachofpeace,andanyofficerauthorized tomakearrestsunder the lawsof thisstatemaymakearrestswithoutwarrantofpersonsviolatingtheprovisionsofs.790.01whensaidofficerhasreasonablegroundsorprobablecausetobelievethattheoffenseofcarryingaconcealedweaponisbeingcommitted.

History.—s.1,ch.4929,1901;GS3263;RGS5096;CGL7198;s.3,ch.69-306.

790.051  Exemption from licensing requirements; law  enforcement  officers.—Law enforcement officersare exempt from the licensing and penal provisions ofthischapterwhenactingatanytimewithinthescopeorcourseoftheirofficialdutiesorwhenactingatanytimeinthelineoforperformanceofduty.

History.—s.11,ch.69-306.

790.052  Carrying  concealed  firearms;  off-duty law enforcement officers.—

(1) AllpersonsholdingactivecertificationsfromtheCriminal Justice Standards and Training Commissionas law enforcement officers or correctional officers asdefinedins.943.10(1),(2),(6),(7),(8),or(9)shallhavethe right tocarry,onorabout theirpersons,concealedfirearms,duringoff-dutyhours,at thediscretionof theirsuperiorofficers,andmayperformthoselawenforcementfunctions that theynormallyperformduringdutyhours,utilizingtheirweaponsinamannerwhichisreasonablyexpectedofon-dutyofficersinsimilarsituations.However,nothinginthissubsectionshallbeconstruedtolimittheright of a law enforcement officer, correctional officer,or correctional probation officer to carry a concealedfirearmoffdutyasaprivatecitizenundertheexemptionprovided in s. 790.06 that allows a law enforcementofficer, correctional officer, or correctional probationofficer as defined in s. 943.10(1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8),or(9) tocarryaconcealedfirearmwithoutaconcealedweaponorfirearmlicense.Theappointingoremployingagencyordepartmentofanofficercarryingaconcealedfirearmasaprivatecitizenunders.790.06shallnotbeliablefortheuseofthefirearminsuchcapacity.Nothinghereinlimitstheauthorityoftheappointingoremployingagencyordepartmentfromestablishingpolicieslimitinglaw enforcement officers or correctional officers fromcarryingconcealedfirearmsduringoff-dutyhoursintheircapacity as appointees or employees of the agency ordepartment.

(2) Thesuperiorofficerofanypolicedepartmentorsheriff’sofficeortheFloridaHighwayPatrol,ifheorsheelectstodirect theofficersunderhisorhersupervisionto carry concealed firearms while off duty, shall file astatementwith thegoverningbodyof suchdepartmentofhisorherinstructionsandrequirementsrelatingtothecarryingofsaidfirearms.

History.—ss.1,2,3,ch.72-84;s.235,ch.77-104;s.23,ch.79-8;s.3,ch.88-183;s.4,ch.95-318;s.1204,

ch.97-102.

790.053  Open carrying of weapons.—(1) Except as otherwise provided by law and in

subsection (2), it is unlawful for any person to openlycarryonorabouthisorherpersonanyfirearmorelectricweaponordevice.Itisnotaviolationofthissectionforapersonlicensedtocarryaconcealedfirearmasprovidedins.790.06(1),andwhoislawfullycarryingafirearmina concealedmanner, to briefly and openly display thefirearmtotheordinarysightofanotherperson,unlessthefirearmisintentionallydisplayedinanangryorthreateningmanner,notinnecessaryself-defense.

(2) A person may openly carry, for purposes oflawfulself-defense:

(a) Aself-defensechemicalspray.(b) Anonlethal stungunordart-firingstungunor

othernonlethalelectricweaponordevicethatisdesignedsolelyfordefensivepurposes.

(3) Any person violating this section commits amisdemeanor of the second degree, punishable asprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

History.—s.1,ch.87-537;s.173,ch.91-224;s.3,ch.97-72;s.1205,ch.97-102;s.3,ch.2006-298;s.1,ch.2011-145.

790.054  Prohibited  use  of  self-defense weapon  or  device  against  law  enforcement  officer; penalties.—Apersonwho knowingly andwillfully usesa self-defense chemical spray, anonlethal stungunorothernonlethalelectricweaponordevice,oradart-firingstungunagainsta lawenforcementofficerengaged intheperformanceofhisorherdutiescommitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

History.—s.4,ch.97-72;s.4,ch.2006-298.

790.06  License  to  carry  concealed  weapon  or firearm.—

(1) TheDepartment of Agriculture and ConsumerServicesisauthorizedtoissuelicensestocarryconcealedweaponsorconcealedfirearms topersonsqualifiedasprovidedinthissection.Eachsuchlicensemustbearacolorphotographofthelicensee.Forthepurposesofthissection, concealedweapons or concealed firearmsaredefinedasahandgun,electronicweaponordevice,teargasgun,knife,orbillie,butthetermdoesnotincludeamachinegunasdefinedins.790.001(9).Suchlicensesshallbevalidthroughoutthestateforaperiodof7yearsfromthedateofissuance.Anypersonincompliancewiththetermsofsuchlicensemaycarryaconcealedweaponorconcealedfirearmnotwithstandingtheprovisionsofs.790.01.Thelicenseemustcarrythelicense,togetherwithvalididentification,atalltimesinwhichthelicenseeisinactualpossessionofaconcealedweaponorfirearmandmust display both the license and proper identificationupon demand by a law enforcement officer. Violationsof the provisions of this subsection shall constitute anoncriminalviolationwithapenaltyof$25,payabletotheclerkofthecourt.

(2) TheDepartment of Agriculture and ConsumerServicesshallissuealicenseiftheapplicant:

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790(a) IsaresidentoftheUnitedStatesandacitizen

oftheUnitedStatesorapermanentresidentalienoftheUnitedStates,asdeterminedbytheUnitedStatesBureauofCitizenshipandImmigrationServices,orisaconsularsecurity official of a foreign government thatmaintainsdiplomaticrelationsandtreatiesofcommerce,friendship,andnavigationwiththeUnitedStatesandiscertifiedassuchbytheforeigngovernmentandbytheappropriateembassyinthiscountry;

(b) Is21yearsofageorolder;(c) Doesnotsuffer fromaphysical infirmitywhich

preventsthesafehandlingofaweaponorfirearm;(d) Isnotineligibletopossessafirearmpursuantto

s.790.23byvirtueofhavingbeenconvictedofafelony;(e) Has not been committed for the abuse of a

controlled substance or been found guilty of a crimeunder the provisions of chapter 893 or similar laws ofanyother state relating to controlled substanceswithina3-yearperiodimmediatelyprecedingthedateonwhichtheapplicationissubmitted;

(f) Doesnotchronicallyandhabituallyusealcoholicbeveragesorothersubstancestotheextent thathisorhernormal facultiesare impaired. Itshallbepresumedthatanapplicantchronicallyandhabituallyusesalcoholicbeveragesorothersubstancestotheextent thathisorhernormalfacultiesareimpairediftheapplicanthasbeencommitted under chapter 397 or under the provisionsof former chapter 396 or has been convicted under s.790.151orhasbeendeemedahabitualoffenderunders.856.011(3),orhashadtwoormoreconvictionsunders.316.193orsimilar lawsofanyotherstate,within the3-yearperiod immediatelypreceding thedateonwhichtheapplicationissubmitted;

(g) Desires a legal means to carry a concealedweaponorfirearmforlawfulself-defense;

(h) Demonstrates competence with a firearm byanyoneofthefollowing:

1. Completion of any hunter education or huntersafety course approved by the Fish and WildlifeConservationCommissionorasimilaragencyofanotherstate;

2. Completion of any National Rifle Associationfirearmssafetyortrainingcourse;

3. Completion of any firearms safety or trainingcourse or class available to the general public offeredbyalawenforcement, juniorcollege,college,orprivateor public institution or organization or firearms trainingschool,utilizinginstructorscertifiedbytheNationalRifleAssociation, Criminal Justice Standards and TrainingCommission, or the Department of Agriculture andConsumerServices;

4. Completion of any law enforcement firearmssafety or training course or class offered for securityguards,investigators,specialdeputies,oranydivisionorsubdivisionoflawenforcementorsecurityenforcement;

5. Presentsevidenceofequivalentexperiencewitha firearm through participation in organized shootingcompetitionormilitaryservice;

6. Islicensedorhasbeenlicensedtocarryafirearminthisstateoracountyormunicipalityofthisstate,unlesssuchlicensehasbeenrevokedforcause;or

7. Completion of any firearms training or safety

courseorclassconductedbyastate-certifiedorNationalRifleAssociationcertifiedfirearmsinstructor;Aphotocopyofacertificateofcompletionofanyof thecourses or classes; or an affidavit from the instructor,school, club, organization, or group that conducted ortaught said course or class attesting to the completionofthecourseorclassbytheapplicant;oracopyofanydocument which shows completion of the course orclassor evidencesparticipation in firearmscompetitionshall constitute evidence of qualification under thisparagraph;anypersonwhoconductsacoursepursuantto subparagraph 2., subparagraph 3., or subparagraph7.,orwho,asaninstructor,atteststothecompletionofsuchcourses,mustmaintainrecordscertifyingthatheorshe observed the student safely handle and dischargethefirearm;

(i) Has not been adjudicated an incapacitatedperson under s. 744.331, or similar laws of any otherstate,unless5yearshaveelapsedsincetheapplicant’srestorationtocapacitybycourtorder;

(j) Hasnotbeencommitted toamental institutionunder chapter 394, or similar laws of any other state,unlesstheapplicantproducesacertificatefromalicensedpsychiatristthatheorshehasnotsufferedfromdisabilityforatleast5yearspriortothedateofsubmissionoftheapplication;

(k) Has not had adjudication of guilt withheld orimposition of sentence suspended on any felony ormisdemeanorcrimeofdomesticviolenceunless3yearshaveelapsedsinceprobationoranyotherconditionssetbythecourthavebeenfulfilled,ortherecordhasbeensealedorexpunged;

(l) Hasnotbeenissuedaninjunctionthatiscurrentlyin forceandeffectandthatrestrainstheapplicant fromcommitting acts of domestic violence or acts of repeatviolence;and

(m) IsnotprohibitedfrompurchasingorpossessingafirearmbyanyotherprovisionofFloridaorfederallaw.

(3) TheDepartment of Agriculture and ConsumerServicesshalldenya license if theapplicanthasbeenfoundguiltyof,hadadjudicationofguiltwithheldfor,orhadimpositionofsentencesuspendedforoneormorecrimesofviolenceconstitutingamisdemeanor,unless3yearshaveelapsedsinceprobationoranyotherconditionssetby thecourthavebeen fulfilledor the recordhasbeensealedorexpunged.TheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServicesshallrevokealicenseifthelicenseehas been found guilty of, had adjudication of guiltwithheld for, or had imposition of sentence suspendedforoneormorecrimesofviolencewithinthepreceding3years.Thedepartmentshall,uponnotificationbyalawenforcementagency,acourt,ortheFloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcementandsubsequentwrittenverification,suspend a license or the processing of an applicationfor a license if the licensee or applicant is arrested orformallychargedwithacrimethatwoulddisqualifysuchpersonfromhavingalicenseunderthissection,untilfinaldispositionofthecase.Thedepartmentshallsuspendalicenseortheprocessingofanapplicationforalicenseif the licensee or applicant is issued an injunction thatrestrainsthe licenseeorapplicant fromcommittingactsofdomesticviolenceoractsofrepeatviolence.

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790(4) Theapplicationshallbecompleted,underoath,

onaformpromulgatedbytheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServicesandshallinclude:

(a) The name, address, place and date of birth,race,andoccupationoftheapplicant;

(b) Astatementthattheapplicantisincompliancewithcriteriacontainedwithinsubsections(2)and(3);

(c) A statement that the applicant has beenfurnishedacopyofthischapterandisknowledgeableofitsprovisions;

(d) A conspicuous warning that the applicationisexecutedunderoathand thata falseanswer toanyquestion,orthesubmissionofanyfalsedocumentbytheapplicant,subjects theapplicant tocriminalprosecutionunders.837.06;and

(e) A statement that the applicant desires aconcealed weapon or firearms license as a means oflawfulself-defense.

(5) TheapplicantshallsubmittotheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServices:

(a) A completed application as described insubsection(4).

(b) Anonrefundablelicensefeenottoexceed$85,ifheorshehasnotpreviouslybeenissuedastatewidelicense,oranonrefundablelicensefeenottoexceed$70forrenewalofastatewidelicense.Costsforprocessingthesetoffingerprintsasrequiredinparagraph(c)shallbebornebytheapplicant.However,anindividualholdinganactivecertificationfromtheCriminalJusticeStandardsandTrainingCommissionasa“lawenforcementofficer,”“correctional officer,” or “correctional probation officer”asdefinedins.943.10(1),(2),(3),(6),(7),(8),or(9)isexempt from the licensing requirementsof thissection.If any individual holdinganactive certification from theCriminalJusticeStandardsandTrainingCommissionasa“lawenforcementofficer,”a“correctionalofficer,”ora“correctionalprobationofficer”asdefinedins.943.10(1),(2),(3),(6),(7),(8),or(9)wishestoreceiveaconcealedweapons or firearms license, such person is exemptfrom the background investigation and all backgroundinvestigationfees,butshallpaythecurrentlicensefeesregularly required to bepaid bynonexempt applicants.Further,alawenforcementofficer,acorrectionalofficer,oracorrectionalprobationofficerasdefinedins.943.10(1),(2),or(3)isexemptfromtherequiredfeesandbackgroundinvestigationforaperiodof1yearsubsequenttothedateofretirementofsaidofficerasalawenforcementofficer,acorrectionalofficer,oracorrectionalprobationofficer.

(c) A full set of fingerprints of the applicantadministered by a law enforcement agency or theDivision of Licensing of the Department of AgricultureandConsumerServices.

(d) A photocopy of a certificate or an affidavit ordocumentasdescribedinparagraph(2)(h).

(e) A full frontal view color photograph of theapplicant takenwithin the preceding 30 days, inwhichthehead,includinghair,measures7/8ofaninchwideand11/8incheshigh.

(6)(a) TheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServices,uponreceiptoftheitemslistedinsubsection(5),shallforwardthefullsetoffingerprintsoftheapplicanttotheDepartmentofLawEnforcementforstateandfederal

processing,providedthefederalserviceisavailable,tobeprocessedforanycriminaljusticeinformationasdefinedins.943.045.ThecostofprocessingsuchfingerprintsshallbepayabletotheDepartmentofLawEnforcementbytheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServices.

(b) The sheriff’s office shall provide fingerprintingservice ifrequestedbytheapplicantandmaychargeafeenottoexceed$5forthisservice.

(c) The Department of Agriculture and ConsumerServicesshall,within90daysafterthedateofreceiptoftheitemslistedinsubsection(5):

1. Issuethelicense;or2. Denytheapplicationbasedsolelyontheground

thattheapplicantfailstoqualifyunderthecriterialistedin subsection (2) or subsection (3). If the Departmentof Agriculture and Consumer Services denies theapplication,itshallnotifytheapplicantinwriting,statingthegroundfordenialandinformingtheapplicantofanyrighttoahearingpursuanttochapter120.

3. In the event the department receives criminalhistory information with no final disposition on a crimewhich may disqualify the applicant, the time limitationprescribed by this paragraph may be suspended untilreceipt of the final dispositionorproof of restorationofcivilandfirearmrights.

(d) In the event a legible set of fingerprints, asdetermined by the Department of Agriculture andConsumerServicesortheFederalBureauofInvestigation,cannotbeobtainedafter twoattempts, theDepartmentof Agriculture and Consumer Services shall determineeligibilitybaseduponthenamechecksconductedbytheFloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcement.

(e) A consular security official of a foreigngovernment that maintains diplomatic relations andtreaties of commerce, friendship, and navigation withtheUnitedStatesandiscertifiedassuchbytheforeigngovernment and by the appropriate embassy in thiscountrymustbeissuedalicensewithin20daysafterthedateofthereceiptofacompletedapplication,certificationdocument,colorphotographasspecifiedinparagraph(5)(e),andanonrefundable license feeof$300.Consularsecurityofficiallicensesshallbevalidfor1yearandmaybereneweduponcompletionoftheapplicationprocessasprovidedinthissection.

(7) TheDepartment of Agriculture and ConsumerServices shall maintain an automated listing oflicenseholders and pertinent information, and suchinformationshallbeavailableonline,uponrequest,atalltimestoalllawenforcementagenciesthroughtheFloridaCrimeInformationCenter.

(8) Within30daysafterthechangingofapermanentaddress,orwithin30daysafterhavingalicenselostordestroyed, the licensee shall notify the Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Services of such change.Failure to notify the Department of Agriculture andConsumer Services pursuant to the provisions of thissubsectionshallconstituteanoncriminalviolationwithapenaltyof$25.

(9) In the event that a concealed weapon orfirearmlicenseis lostordestroyed,thelicenseshallbeautomaticallyinvalid,andthepersontowhomthesamewasissuedmay,uponpaymentof$15totheDepartment

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790ofAgricultureandConsumerServices,obtainaduplicate,orsubstitutethereof,uponfurnishinganotarizedstatementtotheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServicesthatsuchlicensehasbeenlostordestroyed.

(10) A license issued under this section shall besuspended or revoked pursuant to chapter 120 if thelicensee:

(a) Is found to be ineligible under the criteria setforthinsubsection(2);

(b) Developsorsustainsaphysical infirmitywhichpreventsthesafehandlingofaweaponorfirearm;

(c) Isconvictedofa felonywhichwouldmake thelicensee ineligible to possess a firearm pursuant to s.790.23;

(d) Isfoundguiltyofacrimeundertheprovisionsofchapter893,orsimilarlawsofanyotherstate,relatingtocontrolledsubstances;

(e) Is committed as a substance abuser underchapter397,or isdeemedahabitualoffenderunders.856.011(3),orsimilarlawsofanyotherstate;

(f) Isconvictedofasecondviolationofs.316.193,orasimilarlawofanotherstate,within3yearsofapreviousconvictionofsuchsection,orsimilarlawofanotherstate,eventhoughthefirstviolationmayhaveoccurredpriortothedateonwhichtheapplicationwassubmitted;

(g) Isadjudicatedanincapacitatedpersonunders.744.331,orsimilarlawsofanyotherstate;or

(h) Iscommittedtoamentalinstitutionunderchapter394,orsimilarlawsofanyotherstate.

(11)(a) Nolessthan90daysbeforetheexpirationdate of the license, the Department of Agriculture andConsumerServicesshallmailtoeachlicenseeawrittennoticeoftheexpirationandarenewalformprescribedbytheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServices.Thelicenseemustrenewhisorherlicenseonorbeforethe expiration date by filing with the Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Services the renewal formcontaininganotarizedaffidavitstating that the licenseeremains qualified pursuant to the criteria specified insubsections(2)and(3),acolorphotographasspecifiedinparagraph(5)(e),andtherequiredrenewalfee.Out-of-stateresidentsmustalsosubmitacompletedfingerprintcardandfingerprintprocessingfee.Thelicenseshallberenewed upon receipt of the completed renewal form,color photograph, appropriate payment of fees, and, ifapplicable, a completed fingerprint card. Additionally,a licenseewho fails to file a renewal application on orbefore itsexpirationdatemustrenewhisorher licensebypayingalatefeeof$15.Alicensemaynotberenewed180days ormore after its expiration date, and suchalicenseisdeemedtobepermanentlyexpired.Apersonwhoselicensehasbeenpermanentlyexpiredmayreapplyfor licensure;however,anapplication for licensureandfees under subsection (5) must be submitted, and abackground investigation shall be conducted pursuantto this section. A person who knowingly files falseinformation under this subsection is subject to criminalprosecutionunders.837.06.

(b) Alicenseissuedtoaservicemember,asdefinedins.250.01,issubjecttoparagraph(a);however,sucha license does not expire while the servicemember isservingonmilitaryordersthathavetakenhimorherover

35milesfromhisorherresidenceandshallbeextended,asprovided in thisparagraph, forup to180daysafterhisorherreturntosuchresidence.Ifthelicenserenewalrequirementsinparagraph(a)aremetwithinthe180-dayextensionperiod,theservicemembermaynotbechargedanyadditionalcosts,suchas,butnotlimitedto,latefeesor delinquency fees, above the normal license fees.Theservicemembermustpresent to theDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServicesacopyofhisorherofficial military orders or a written verification from themember’scommandingofficerbeforetheendofthe180-dayperiodinordertoqualifyfortheextension.

(12)(a) Alicenseissuedunderthissectiondoesnotauthorizeanypersontoopenlycarryahandgunorcarryaconcealedweaponorfirearminto:

1. Anyplaceofnuisanceasdefinedins.823.05;2. Anypolice,sheriff,orhighwaypatrolstation;3. Anydetentionfacility,prison,orjail;4. Anycourthouse;5. Anycourtroom,exceptthatnothinginthissection

wouldprecludeajudgefromcarryingaconcealedweaponordeterminingwhowillcarryaconcealedweaponinhisorhercourtroom;

6. Anypollingplace;7. Anymeetingofthegoverningbodyofacounty,

publicschooldistrict,municipality,orspecialdistrict;8. Anymeeting of the Legislature or a committee

thereof;9. Anyschool,college,orprofessionalathleticevent

notrelatedtofirearms;10. Anyelementaryorsecondaryschoolfacilityor

administrationbuilding;11. Anycareercenter;12. Any portion of an establishment licensed to

dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on thepremises,whichportionoftheestablishmentisprimarilydevotedtosuchpurpose;

13. Any college or university facility unless thelicensee is a registered student, employee, or facultymemberofsuchcollegeoruniversityandtheweaponisastungunornonlethalelectricweaponordevicedesignedsolelyfordefensivepurposesandtheweapondoesnotfireadartorprojectile;

14. The inside of the passenger terminal andsterile area of any airport, provided that no personshall be prohibited from carrying any legal firearm intothe terminal,whichfirearm isencased for shipment forpurposes of checking such firearm as baggage to belawfullytransportedonanyaircraft;or

15. Any place where the carrying of firearms isprohibitedbyfederallaw.

(b) Apersonlicensedunderthissectionshallnotbeprohibitedfromcarryingorstoringafirearminavehicleforlawfulpurposes.

(c) This section does not modify the terms orconditionsofs.790.251(7).

(d) Anypersonwhoknowinglyandwillfullyviolatesanyprovisionofthissubsectioncommitsamisdemeanorof the second degree, punishable as provided in s.775.082ors.775.083.

(13) All moneys collected by the departmentpursuant to this section shall be deposited in the

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790Division of Licensing Trust Fund, and the Legislatureshallappropriate fromthe fund thoseamountsdeemednecessarytoadministertheprovisionsofthissection.Allrevenuescollected, less thosecostsdeterminedby theDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServicestobenonrecurringorone-timecosts,shallbedeferredoverthe7-yearlicensureperiod.Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofs.493.6117,allmoneyscollectedpursuanttothissectionshallnotreverttotheGeneralRevenueFund;however,thisshallnotabrogatetherequirementforpaymentoftheservicechargeimposedpursuanttochapter215.

(14) All funds received by the sheriff pursuant totheprovisionsofthissectionshallbedepositedintothegeneralrevenuefundofthecountyandshallbebudgetedtothesheriff.

(15) The Legislature finds as a matter of publicpolicyand fact that it isnecessary toprovidestatewideuniformstandardsforissuinglicensestocarryconcealedweapons and firearms for self-defense and finds itnecessarytooccupythefieldofregulationofthebearingof concealed weapons or firearms for self-defense toensurethatnohonest,law-abidingpersonwhoqualifiesunder the provisions of this section is subjectively orarbitrarily denied his or her rights. The Department ofAgricultureandConsumerServicesshallimplementandadministertheprovisionsofthissection.TheLegislaturedoesnotdelegatetotheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumer Services the authority to regulate or restricttheissuingoflicensesprovidedforinthissection,beyondthoseprovisionscontainedinthissection.Subjectiveorarbitrary actions or rules which encumber the issuingprocessbyplacingburdensontheapplicantbeyondthosesworn statements and specified documents detailed inthis section or which create restrictions beyond thosespecified in thissectionare inconflictwith the intentofthis section and are prohibited. This section shall beliberallyconstruedtocarryouttheconstitutionalrighttobeararmsforself-defense.Thissectionissupplementalandadditionaltoexistingrightstobeararms,andnothinginthissectionshallimpairordiminishsuchrights.

(16) TheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServices shall maintain statistical information on thenumber of licenses issued, revoked, suspended, anddenied.

(17) Asamendedbychapter87-24,LawsofFlorida,thissectionshallbeknownandmaybecitedasthe“JackHaglerSelfDefenseAct.”

History.—s.2,ch.4147,1893;s.1,ch.5139,1903;GS3268;RGS5101;CGL7203;s.2,ch.76-165;s.67,ch.77-121;s.1,ch.77-302;s.176,ch.79-164;ss.1,2,ch.87-24;s.4,ch.88-183;s.2,ch.89-60;s.110,ch.89-96;s.3,ch.90-311;s.2,ch.90-316;ss.1,7,ch.90-364;s.1,ch.92-52;s.1,ch.92-183;s.38,ch.93-39;s.52,ch.95-196;s.1,ch.95-229;s.10,ch.95-430;s.17,ch.97-94;s.1206,ch.97-102;s.5,ch.98-284;s.3,ch.98-335;s.228,ch.99-245;s.61,ch.2000-258;s.10,ch.2002-295;s.108,ch.2003-1;s.60,ch.2004-357;s.1,ch.2006-90;s.1,ch.2008-105;s.2,ch.2011-145.

790.0601  Public  records  exemption  for concealed weapons.—

(1) Personalidentifyinginformationofanindividual

who has applied for or received a license to carry aconcealed weapon or firearm pursuant to s. 790.06held by theDivision of Licensing of theDepartment ofAgriculture and Consumer Services is confidential andexemptfroms.119.07(1)ands.24(a),Art.IoftheStateConstitution.Thisexemptionappliestosuchinformationheldbythedivisionbefore,on,oraftertheeffectivedateofthissection.

(2) Information made confidential and exempt bythissectionshallbedisclosed:

(a) With the express written consent of theapplicant or licensee or his or her legally authorizedrepresentative.

(b) Bycourtorderuponashowingofgoodcause.(c) Upon request by a law enforcement agency

in connection with the performance of lawful duties,whichshall includeaccess toanyautomateddatabasecontainingsuchinformationmaintainedbytheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServices.

History.—s.1,ch.2006-102;s.1,ch.2011-136.

790.061  Judges  and  justices;  exceptions  from licensure  provisions.—A county court judge, circuitcourt judge,districtcourtofappeal judge, justiceof thesupreme court, federal district court judge, or federalcourtofappealsjudgeservinginthisstateisnotrequiredto comply with the provisions of s. 790.06 in order toreceivealicensetocarryaconcealedweaponorfirearm,except thatanysuch justiceor judgemustcomplywiththe provisions of s. 790.06(2)(h). The Department ofAgricultureandConsumerServicesshallissuealicensetocarryaconcealedweaponorfirearmtoanysuchjusticeorjudgeupondemonstrationofcompetenceofthejusticeorjudgepursuanttos.790.06(2)(h).

History.—s.2,ch.90-311;s.2,ch.95-229;s.158,ch.2004-5.

1790.065  Sale and delivery of firearms.—(1)(a) A licensed importer, licensedmanufacturer,

orlicenseddealermaynotsellordeliverfromherorhisinventoryatherorhislicensedpremisesanyfirearmtoanotherperson,otherthanalicensedimporter,licensedmanufacturer,licenseddealer,orlicensedcollector,untilsheorhehas:

1. Obtained a completed form from the potentialbuyer or transferee, which form shall have beenpromulgatedbytheDepartmentofLawEnforcementandprovidedbythelicensedimporter,licensedmanufacturer,orlicenseddealer,whichshallincludethename,dateofbirth,gender,race,andsocialsecuritynumberorotheridentificationnumberofsuchpotentialbuyerortransfereeand has inspected proper identification including anidentification containing a photograph of the potentialbuyerortransferee.

22. Collected a fee from the potential buyer forprocessingthecriminalhistorycheckofthepotentialbuyer.ThefeeshallbeestablishedbytheDepartmentofLawEnforcementandmaynotexceed$8pertransaction.TheDepartmentofLawEnforcementmayreduce,orsuspendcollectionof,thefeetoreflectpaymentreceivedfromtheFederalGovernment applied to the cost ofmaintainingthe criminal history check system established by this

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790sectionasameansof facilitatingorsupplementing theNationalInstantCriminalBackgroundCheckSystem.TheDepartmentofLawEnforcementshall,byrule,establishproceduresforthefeestobetransmittedbythelicenseetotheDepartmentofLawEnforcement.Allsuchfeesshallbe deposited into theDepartment of LawEnforcementOperatingTrustFund,but shall besegregated fromallother fundsdeposited intosuch trust fundandmustbeaccounted for separately.Suchsegregated fundsmustnot be used for any purpose other than the operationof the criminal history checks required by this section.TheDepartmentofLawEnforcement,eachyearpriortoFebruary1, shallmakea full accountingof all receiptsandexpendituresofsuch funds to thePresidentof theSenate, theSpeaker of theHouse ofRepresentatives,the majority and minority leaders of each house ofthe Legislature, and the chairs of the appropriationscommitteesofeachhouseoftheLegislature.Intheeventthat the cumulativeamount of funds collectedexceedsthe cumulative amount of expenditures by more than$2.5million,excessfundsmaybeusedforthepurposeofpurchasingsoftbodyarmorforlawenforcementofficers.

3. Requested,bymeansofatoll-freetelephonecall,theDepartmentofLawEnforcementtoconductacheckoftheinformationasreportedandreflectedintheFloridaCrimeInformationCenterandNationalCrimeInformationCentersystemsasofthedateoftherequest.

4. Received a unique approval number for thatinquiry from the Department of Law Enforcement, andrecorded the date and such number on the consentform.

(b) However,ifthepersonpurchasing,orreceivingdeliveryof, thefirearm isaholderofavalidconcealedweaponsorfirearms licensepursuant to theprovisionsof s. 790.06 or holds an active certification from theCriminalJusticeStandardsandTrainingCommissionasa“lawenforcementofficer,”a“correctionalofficer,”ora“correctionalprobationofficer”asdefinedins.943.10(1),(2), (3), (6), (7), (8), or (9), this subsection does notapply.

(c) Thissubsectiondoesnotapplytothepurchase,trade,ortransferofarifleorshotgunbyaresidentofthisstatewhentheresidentmakessuchpurchase,trade,ortransferfromalicensedimporter,licensedmanufacturer,orlicenseddealerinanotherstate.

(2) Uponreceiptofarequestforacriminalhistoryrecordcheck,theDepartmentofLawEnforcementshall,duringthelicensee’scallorbyreturncall,forthwith:

(a) Reviewanyrecordsavailabletodetermineifthepotentialbuyerortransferee:

1. Hasbeenconvictedofafelonyandisprohibitedfrom receipt or possession of a firearm pursuant to s.790.23;

2. Has been convicted of a misdemeanor crimeof domestic violence, and therefore is prohibited frompurchasingafirearm;

3. Hashadadjudicationofguiltwithheldorimpositionof sentence suspendedonany felonyormisdemeanorcrimeofdomesticviolenceunless3yearshaveelapsedsinceprobationoranyotherconditionssetbythecourthavebeenfulfilledorexpunctionhasoccurred;or

4. Hasbeenadjudicatedmentallydefectiveorhas

beencommittedtoamentalinstitutionbyacourtandasa result is prohibited by federal law frompurchasing afirearm.

a. As used in this subparagraph, “adjudicatedmentallydefective”meansadeterminationbyacourtthataperson,asaresultofmarkedsubnormal intelligence,ormentalillness,incompetency,condition,ordisease,isadanger tohimselforherselfor toothersor lacks themental capacity to contract ormanage his or her ownaffairs.Thephraseincludesajudicialfindingofincapacityunders.744.331(6)(a),anacquittalbyreasonofinsanityofapersonchargedwithacriminaloffense,andajudicialfindingthatacriminaldefendantisnotcompetenttostandtrial.

b. As used in this subparagraph, “committed toa mental institution” means involuntary commitment,commitment formentaldefectivenessormental illness,and commitment for substance abuse. The phraseincludes involuntary inpatient placement as defined ins.394.467, involuntaryoutpatientplacementasdefinedins.394.4655,involuntaryassessmentandstabilizationunder s. 397.6818, and involuntary substance abusetreatment under s. 397.6957, but does not include apersoninamentalinstitutionforobservationordischargedfrom a mental institution based upon the initial reviewby the physician or a voluntary admission to amentalinstitution.

c. In order to check for these conditions, thedepartment shall compile and maintain an automateddatabaseofpersonswhoareprohibitedfrompurchasinga firearm based on court records of adjudicationsof mental defectiveness or commitments to mentalinstitutions.Clerksofcourtshallsubmittheserecordstothedepartmentwithin1monthaftertherenditionoftheadjudicationorcommitment.Reportsshallbesubmittedinanautomatedformat.Thereportsmust,ataminimum,includethename,alongwithanyknownaliasorformername,thesex,andthedateofbirthofthesubject.

d. A person who has been adjudicated mentallydefectiveorcommitted toamental institution,as thosetermsaredefinedinthisparagraph,maypetitionthecircuitcourtthatmadetheadjudicationorcommitmentforrelieffromthefirearmdisabilitiesimposedbysuchadjudicationorcommitment.Acopyofthepetitionshallbeservedonthestateattorneyforthecountyinwhichthepersonwasadjudicatedorcommitted.Thestateattorneymayobjecttoandpresentevidencerelevanttothereliefsoughtbythepetition.Thehearingonthepetitionmaybeopenorclosedasthepetitionermaychoose.Thepetitionermaypresentevidenceandsubpoenawitnessestoappearatthehearingonthepetition.Thepetitionermayconfrontandcross-examinewitnessescalledbythestateattorney.Arecordofthehearingshallbemadebyacertifiedcourtreporterorbycourt-approvedelectronicmeans.Thecourtshallmakewrittenfindingsoffactandconclusionsoflawontheissuesbeforeitandissueafinalorder.Thecourtshallgrantthereliefrequestedinthepetitionifthecourtfinds,basedon theevidencepresentedwith respect tothepetitioner’sreputation,thepetitioner’smentalhealthrecord and, if applicable, criminal history record, thecircumstancessurroundingthefirearmdisability,andanyotherevidenceintherecord,thatthepetitionerwillnotbe

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790likelytoactinamannerthatisdangeroustopublicsafetyandthatgrantingthereliefwouldnotbecontrarytothepublicinterest.Ifthefinalorderdeniesrelief,thepetitionermaynotpetitionagain for relief fromfirearmdisabilitiesuntil1yearafterthedateofthefinalorder.Thepetitionermay seek judicial review of a final order denying reliefinthedistrictcourtofappealhavingjurisdictionoverthecourtthatissuedtheorder.Thereviewshallbeconductedde novo.Relief from a firearm disability granted underthissub-subparagraphhasnoeffecton the lossofcivilrights,includingfirearmrights,foranyreasonotherthanthe particular adjudication of mental defectiveness orcommitment to amental institution fromwhich relief isgranted.

e. Upon receipt of proper notice of relief fromfirearm disabilities granted under sub-subparagraph d.,thedepartmentshalldeleteanymentalhealthrecordofthepersongranted relief from theautomateddatabaseofpersonswhoareprohibitedfrompurchasingafirearmbased on court records of adjudications of mentaldefectivenessorcommitmentstomentalinstitutions.

f. The department is authorized to disclose thecollected data to agencies of the Federal Governmentand other states for use exclusively in determining thelawfulnessofafirearmsaleortransfer.Thedepartmentisalsoauthorized todiscloseanycollecteddata to theDepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Servicesfor purposes of determining eligibility for issuance of aconcealedweapons or concealed firearms license andfor determining whether a basis exists for revoking orsuspending a previously issued license pursuant to s.790.06(10).Whenapotentialbuyerortransfereeappealsa nonapproval based on these records, the clerks ofcourt and mental institutions shall, upon request bythe department, provide information to help determinewhether the potential buyer or transferee is the sameperson as the subject of the record. Photographs andanyotherdatathatcouldconfirmornegateidentitymustbemadeavailabletothedepartmentforsuchpurposes,notwithstanding any other provision of state law to thecontrary.Anysuchinformationthatismadeconfidentialor exempt from disclosure by law shall retain suchconfidential or exempt status when transferred to thedepartment.

(b) Inform the licensee making the inquiry eitherthat records demonstrate that the buyer or transfereeissoprohibitedandprovidethelicenseeanonapprovalnumber,orprovidethe licenseewithauniqueapprovalnumber.

(c)1. Reviewanyrecordsavailabletoittodeterminewhether the potential buyer or transferee has beenindictedorhashadaninformationfiledagainstherorhimforanoffensethatisafelonyundereitherstateorfederallaw,or,asmandatedbyfederallaw,hashadaninjunctionforprotectionagainstdomesticviolenceenteredagainstthe potential buyer or transferee under s. 741.30, hashadan injunction forprotectionagainst repeatviolenceenteredagainst thepotentialbuyeror transfereeunders.784.046,orhasbeenarrestedforadangerouscrimeasspecifiedins.907.041(4)(a)orforanyofthefollowingenumeratedoffenses:

a. Criminalanarchyunderss.876.01and876.02.

b. Extortionunders.836.05.c. Explosivesviolationsunders.552.22(1)and(2).d. Controlled substances violations under chapter

893.e. Resisting an officer with violence under s.

843.01.f. Weapons and firearms violations under this

chapter.g. Treasonunders.876.32.h. Assistingself-murderunders.782.08.i. Sabotageunders.876.38.j. Stalkingoraggravatedstalkingunders.784.048.

Ifthereviewindicatesanysuchindictment,information,orarrest,thedepartmentshallprovidetothelicenseeaconditionalnonapprovalnumber.

2. Within 24 working hours, the department shalldeterminethedispositionoftheindictment, information,or arrest and inform the licensee as to whether thepotentialbuyerisprohibitedfromreceivingorpossessingafirearm.Forpurposesofthisparagraph,“workinghours”meansthehoursfrom8a.m.to5p.m.MondaythroughFriday,excludinglegalholidays.

3. Theofficeof theclerkofcourt,atnocharge tothedepartment,shallrespondtoanydepartmentrequestfordataonthedispositionoftheindictment,information,orarrestassoonaspossible,butinnoeventlaterthan8workinghours.

4. The department shall determine as quicklyas possible within the allotted time periodwhether thepotentialbuyerisprohibitedfromreceivingorpossessingafirearm.

5. Ifthepotentialbuyerisnotsoprohibited,orifthedepartmentcannotdeterminethedispositioninformationwithin the allotted time period, the department shallprovidethelicenseewithaconditionalapprovalnumber.

6. If the buyer is so prohibited, the conditionalnonapproval number shall become a nonapprovalnumber.

7. The department shall continue its attemptsto obtain the disposition information and may retain arecordofallapprovalnumbersgrantedwithoutsufficientdisposition information. If the department later obtainsdispositioninformationwhichindicates:

a. That the potential buyer is not prohibited fromowningafirearm,itshalltreattherecordofthetransactioninaccordancewiththissection;or

b. Thatthepotentialbuyerisprohibitedfromowninga firearm, it shall immediately revoke the conditionalapprovalnumberandnotifylocallawenforcement.

8. Duringthetimethatdispositionoftheindictment,information,orarrestispendinganduntilthedepartmentisnotifiedbythepotentialbuyerthattherehasbeenafinaldisposition of the indictment, information, or arrest, theconditionalnonapprovalnumbershallremainineffect.

(3) In theeventofscheduledcomputerdowntime,electronicfailure,orsimilaremergencybeyondthecontroloftheDepartmentofLawEnforcement,thedepartmentshallimmediatelynotifythelicenseeofthereasonfor,andestimated lengthof, suchdelay.Aftersuchnotification,thedepartmentshallforthwith,andinnoeventlaterthantheendofthenextbusinessdayofthelicensee,eitherinformtherequestinglicenseeifitsrecordsdemonstrate

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(4)(a) Anyrecordscontaininganyoftheinformationset forth in subsection (1) pertaining to a buyer ortransfereewhoisnotfoundtobeprohibitedfromreceiptortransferofafirearmbyreasonofFloridaandfederallawwhichrecordsarecreatedbytheDepartmentofLawEnforcementtoconductthecriminalhistoryrecordcheckshallbeconfidentialandexemptfromtheprovisionsofs.119.07(1)andmaynotbedisclosedbytheDepartmentofLawEnforcementoranyofficeroremployeethereoftoanypersonortoanotheragency.TheDepartmentofLawEnforcement shall destroy any such records forthwithafter it communicates the approval and nonapprovalnumberstothelicenseeand,inanyevent,suchrecordsshall bedestroyedwithin48hoursafter thedayof theresponsetothelicensee’srequest.

(b) Notwithstandingtheprovisionsofthissubsection,theDepartmentofLawEnforcementmaymaintainrecordsofNCICtransactionstotheextentrequiredbytheFederalGovernment,andmaymaintainalogofdatesofrequestsforcriminalhistoryrecordschecks,uniqueapprovalandnonapproval numbers, license identification numbers,and transaction numbers corresponding to such datesforaperiodofnot longer than2yearsorasotherwiserequiredbylaw.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed toallowtheStateofFloridatomaintainrecordscontainingthe names of purchasers or transferees who receiveuniqueapprovalnumbersortomaintainrecordsoffirearmtransactions.

(d) Any officer or employee, or former officer oremployeeoftheDepartmentofLawEnforcementorlawenforcement agency who intentionally and maliciouslyviolatestheprovisionsofthissubsectioncommitsafelonyofthethirddegreepunishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(5) The Department of Law Enforcement shallestablish a toll-free telephone number which shall beoperational7daysaweekwiththeexceptionofChristmasDayandNewYear’sDay,foraperiodof12hoursadaybeginningat9a.m.andendingat9p.m., forpurposesof responding to inquiries as described in this sectionfrom licensed manufacturers, licensed importers, andlicensed dealers. TheDepartment of LawEnforcementshallemployandtrainsuchpersonnelasarenecessaryexpeditiouslytoadministertheprovisionsofthissection.

(6) Anypersonwho is denied the right to receiveor purchase a firearm as a result of the proceduresestablishedbythissectionmayrequestacriminalhistoryrecordsreviewandcorrectioninaccordancewiththerulespromulgatedbytheDepartmentofLawEnforcement.

(7) It shall be unlawful for any licensed dealer,licensedmanufacturer,orlicensedimporterwillfullyandintentionallytorequestcriminalhistoryrecordinformation

under false pretenses, or willfully and intentionally todisseminate criminal history record information to anypersonother than the subject of such information.Anypersonconvictedofaviolationofthissubsectioncommitsafelonyofthethirddegreepunishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(8) The Department of Law Enforcementshall promulgate regulations to ensure the identity,confidentiality, and security of all records and dataprovidedpursuanttothissection.

(9) Thissectionshallbecomeeffectiveatsuchtimeas theDepartmentofLawEnforcementhasnotifiedalllicensedimporters,licensedmanufacturers,andlicenseddealersinwritingthattheproceduresandtoll-freenumberdescribedinthissectionareoperational.Thissectionshallremainineffectonlyduringsuchtimesastheproceduresdescribedinsubsection(2)remainoperational.

(10) A licensed importer, licensed manufacturer,or licensed dealer is not required to comply with therequirementsofthissectionintheeventof:

(a) Unavailability of telephone service at thelicensedpremisesdue to the failureof theentitywhichprovidestelephoneserviceinthestate,region,orothergeographical area in which the licensee is located toprovidetelephoneservicetothepremisesofthelicenseedue to the locationofsaidpremises;or the interruptionof telephone service by reason of hurricane, tornado,flood,naturaldisaster,orotheractofGod,war,invasion,insurrection,riot,orotherbonafideemergency,orotherreasonbeyondthecontrolofthelicensee;or

(b) Failureof theDepartmentofLawEnforcementtocomplywith therequirementsofsubsections(2)and(3).

(11) Compliancewiththeprovisionsofthischaptershall be a complete defense to any claim or causeof action under the laws of any state for liability fordamagesarisingfromtheimportationormanufacture,orthesubsequentsaleor transfer toanypersonwhohasbeen convicted in any court of a crime punishable byimprisonmentforatermexceeding1year,ofanyfirearmwhich has been shipped or transported in interstate orforeigncommerce.TheDepartmentofLawEnforcement,itsagentsandemployeesshallnotbeliableforanyclaimorcauseofactionunderthelawsofanystateforliabilityfordamagesarisingfromitsactionsinlawfulcompliancewiththissection.

(12)(a) Any potential buyer or transferee whowillfully and knowingly provides false information orfalseorfraudulentidentificationcommitsafelonyofthethirddegreepunishableasprovided ins.775.082ors.775.083.

(b) Anylicensedimporter,licensedmanufacturer,orlicenseddealerwhoviolatestheprovisionsofsubsection(1) commitsa felonyof the thirddegreepunishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(c) Anyemployeeoragencyofalicensedimporter,licensedmanufacturer, or licensed dealer who violatestheprovisionsofsubsection(1)commitsafelonyofthethirddegreepunishableasprovided ins.775.082ors.775.083.

(d) Any personwho knowingly acquires a firearmthrough purchase or transfer intended for the use of a

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790person who is prohibited by state or federal law frompossessingorreceivingafirearmcommitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(13) This section does not apply to employeesof sheriff’s offices, municipal police departments,correctional facilities or agencies, or other criminaljusticeorgovernmentalagencieswhenthepurchasesortransfersaremadeonbehalfofanemployingagencyforofficiallawenforcementpurposes.

History.—s.1,ch.89-191;s.1,ch.90-316;s.4,ch.92-183;s.1,ch.93-197;s.1,ch.94-256;s.14,ch.95-195;s.8,ch.95-430;s.7,ch.96-392;s.429,ch.96-406;s.29,ch.97-94;s.1816,ch.97-102;s.6,ch.98-284;ss.8,9,ch.99-300;s.1,ch.2000-218;s.12,ch.2002-205;s.3,ch.2003-23;s.1,ch.2004-79;s.1,ch.2006-176;s.1,ch.2008-50;s.1,ch.2009-233;s.1,ch.2010-62;s.4,ch.2011-145.

1Note.—A. Section 1, ch. 89-191, provides that “[t]his

sectionexpiresontheeffectivedateoffederallawwhichprovidesaccess tonational criminal history informationandrequiresnationalcriminalhistorychecksonpotentialbuyersortransfereesonfirearms.”

B. Section 3, ch. 90-316, provides that “[t]hisact shallnotbeconstrued tonullify theexpirationof s.790.065,FloridaStatutes,providedforinchapter89-191,LawsofFlorida.”

2Note.—Section 2, ch. 2009-233, provides that “[s]ection790.065,FloridaStatutes,mustbereviewedbytheLegislatureandapprovedforcontinuationbeforethelimitof$8on the feeestablishedby theDepartmentofLawEnforcement under s. 790.065(1)(b), Florida Statutes,maybe increased.”Paragraph (1)(b)was redesignatedassubparagraph(1)(a)2.bys.4,ch.2011-145.

790.0655  Purchase  and  delivery  of  handguns; mandatory waiting period; exceptions; penalties.—

(1)(a) There shall be a mandatory 3-day waitingperiod,whichshallbe3days,excludingweekendsandlegal holidays, between the purchase and the deliveryatretailofanyhandgun.“Purchase”meansthetransferofmoneyorothervaluableconsiderationtotheretailer.“Handgun” means a firearm capable of being carriedand used by one hand, such as a pistol or revolver.“Retailer”meansandincludeseverypersonengagedinthebusinessofmakingsalesatretailorfordistribution,oruse,orconsumption,orstoragetobeusedorconsumedinthisstate,asdefinedins.212.02(13).

(b) Recordsofhandgunsalesmustbeavailableforinspectionbyanylawenforcementagency,asdefinedins.934.02,duringnormalbusinesshours.

(2) The3-daywaitingperiodshallnotapply inthefollowingcircumstances:

(a) Whenahandgunisbeingpurchasedbyaholderofaconcealedweaponspermitasdefinedins.790.06.

(b) Toatrade-inofanotherhandgun.(3) Itisafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableas

providedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084:(a) Foranyretailer,oranyemployeeoragentofa

retailer,todeliverahandgunbeforetheexpirationofthe3-daywaitingperiod,subjecttotheexceptionsprovided

insubsection(2).(b) Forapurchasertoobtaindeliveryofahandgun

byfraud,falsepretense,orfalserepresentation.History.—s.1,ch.91-24;s.3,ch.92-183;s.98,ch.

99-3.

790.07  Persons  engaged  in  criminal  offense, having weapons.—

(1) Whoever, while committing or attempting tocommit any felony or while under indictment, displays,uses,threatens,orattemptstouseanyweaponorelectricweaponordeviceorcarriesaconcealedweaponisguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(2) Whoever, while committing or attempting tocommitanyfelony,displays,uses,threatens,orattemptstouseanyfirearmorcarriesaconcealedfirearmisguiltyofafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ands.775.084.

(3) The following crimes are excluded fromapplicationofthissection:Antitrustviolations,unfairtradepractices,restraintsoftrade,nonsupportofdependents,bigamy,orothersimilaroffenses.

(4) Whoever, having previously been convictedof a violation of subsection (1) or subsection (2) and,subsequenttosuchconviction,displays,uses,threatens,or attempts to use any weapon, firearm, or electricweaponordevice,carriesaconcealedweapon,orcarriesa concealed firearm while committing or attempting tocommitanyfelonyorwhileunder indictment isguiltyofafelonyofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082, s.775.083,or s.775.084.Sentenceshall notbe suspended or deferred under the provisions of thissubsection.

History.—s.10,ch.1637,1868;RS2423;s.2,ch.4124,1893;GS3269;RGS5102;CGL7204;s.4,ch.69-306;s.741,ch.71-136;s.2,ch.76-165;s.2,ch.91-223.

790.08  Taking  possession  of  weapons  and arms; reports; disposition; custody.—

(1) Everyofficermakinganarrestunders.790.07,orunderanyotherlawormunicipalordinancewithinthestate, shall take possession of any weapons, electricweaponsordevices,orarmsmentionedins.790.07founduponthepersonarrestedanddeliverthemtothesheriffof the county, or the chief of police of themunicipalitywherein the arrest ismade,who shall retain the sameuntilafterthetrialofthepersonarrested.

(2) Ifthepersonarrestedasaforesaidisconvictedofviolatings.790.07,orofasimilaroffenseunderanymunicipalordinance,oranyotheroffense involving theuseorattempteduseofsuchweapons,electricweaponsor devices, or arms, such weapons, electric weaponsordevices,orarmsshallbecome forfeited to thestate,withoutanyorderofforfeiturebeingnecessary,althoughthemakingofsuchanordershallbedeemedproper,andsuchweapons,electricweaponsordevices,orarmsshallbeforthwithdeliveredtothesheriffbythechiefofpoliceorotherpersonhavingcustody thereof,and thesheriffisherebymadethecustodianofsuchweapons,electricweaponsordevices,andarmsforthestate.

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of the offenses mentioned in subsection (2), the saidweapons, electric weapons or devices, or arms takenfromthepersonasaforesaidshallbereturnedtohimorher;however, ifheorshefailstocall fororreceivethesamewithin60daysfromandafterhisorheracquittalorthedismissalofthechargesagainsthimorher,thesameshallbedeliveredtothesheriffasaforesaidtobeheldbythesheriffashereinafterprovided.Thissubsectionshalllikewise apply to persons and their weapons, electricweaponsordevices,orarmswhohaveheretoforebeenacquittedorthechargesagainstthemdismissed.

(4) Allsuchweapons,electricweaponsordevices,andarmsnowin,orhereaftercominginto,thehandsofanyofthepeaceofficersofthisstateoranyofitspoliticalsubdivisions, which have been found abandoned orotherwisediscarded,orleftintheirhandsandnotreclaimedbytheownersshall,within60days,bedeliveredbysuchpeaceofficerstothesheriffofthecountyaforesaid.

(5) Weapons, electric weapons or devices, andarms coming into the hands of the sheriff pursuant tosubsections(3)and(4)aforesaidshall,unlessreclaimedbytheownerthereofwithin6monthsfromthedatethesame come into the hands of the said sheriff, becomeforfeitedtothestate,andnoactionorproceedingfortheirrecoveryshallthereafterbemaintainedinthisstate.

(6) Weapons, electric weapons or devices, andarms coming into thehandsof the sheriff as aforesaidshallbelisted,kept,andheldbyhimorherascustodianforthestate.Anyorallsuchweapons,electricweaponsordevices,andarmssuitableforusebythesheriffmaybesoused.Allsuchweapons,electricweaponsordevices,andarmsnotneededbythesaidsheriffmaybeloanedto any other department of the state or to any countyor municipality having use for such weapons, electricweaponsordevices,andarms.Thesheriffshalltakethereceiptofsuchotherdepartment,county,ormunicipalityforsuchweapons,electricweaponsordevices,andarmsloanedtothem.Allweapons,electricweaponsordevices,andarmswhicharenotneededorwhichareuselessorunfitforuseshallbedestroyedorotherwisedisposedofbythesheriffasprovidedinchapter705orasprovidedintheFloridaContrabandForfeitureAct.Allsumsreceivedfrom thesaleorotherdispositionof thesaidweapons,electricweaponsordevices,orarmsdisposedofbythesheriffunderchapter705asaforesaidshallbepaidintothe State Treasury for the benefit of the State SchoolFundandshallbecomeapartthereof.Allsumsreceivedfromthesaleorotherdispositionofanysuchweapons,electricweaponsordevices,orarmsdisposedofbythesheriffundertheFloridaContrabandForfeitureActshallbedisbursedasprovidedtherein.

(7) Thissectiondoesnotapplytoanymunicipalityin any county having home rule under the StateConstitution.

History.—s.3,ch.3620,1885;RS2424;GS3270;RGS5103;CGL7205;s.1,ch.22049,1943;s.1,ch.65-189;ss.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,ch.67-523;s.3,ch.67-2207;ss.20,35,ch.69-106;s.2,ch.76-165;s.24,ch.79-8;s.12,ch.80-68;s.1,ch.83-21;s.17,ch.97-93;s.1207,ch.97-102.

790.09  Manufacturing  or  selling  slungshot.—Whoevermanufacturesorcausestobemanufactured,orsellsorexposesforsaleanyinstrumentorweaponofthekind usually known as slungshot, ormetallic knuckles,shallbeguiltyofamisdemeanoroftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

History.—s.11,ch.1637,1868;RS2425;s.3,ch.4124,1893;GS3271;RGS5104;CGL7206;s.742,ch.71-136.

790.10  Improper  exhibition  of  dangerous weapons or firearms.—Ifanypersonhavingorcarryinganydirk,sword,swordcane,firearm,electricweaponordevice,orotherweaponshall,inthepresenceofoneormorepersons,exhibitthesameinarude,careless,angry,orthreateningmanner,notinnecessaryself-defense,thepersonsooffendingshallbeguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

History.—s.1,ch.4532,1897;GS3272;RGS5105;CGL7207;s.5,ch.69-306;s.743,ch.71-136;s.2,ch.76-165;s.174,ch.91-224.

790.115  Possessing or discharging weapons or firearms at  a  school-sponsored event or on school property prohibited; penalties; exceptions.—

(1) Apersonwhoexhibitsanysword,swordcane,firearm,electricweaponordevice,destructivedevice,orotherweaponasdefined ins.790.001(13), includingarazorblade,boxcutter,orcommonpocketknife,exceptasauthorizedinsupportofschool-sanctionedactivities,inthepresenceofoneormorepersonsinarude,careless,angry, or threatening manner and not in lawful self-defense,ataschool-sponsoredeventoronthegroundsorfacilitiesofanyschool,schoolbus,orschoolbusstop,orwithin1,000 feetof the realproperty that comprisesapublicorprivateelementaryschool,middleschool,orsecondaryschool,duringschoolhoursorduringthetimeofasanctionedschoolactivity,commitsa felonyof thethird degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.775.083,ors.775.084.Thissubsectiondoesnotapplyto theexhibitionofafirearmorweapononprivate realpropertywithin 1,000 feet of a school by the owner ofsuchpropertyorbyapersonwhosepresenceonsuchpropertyhasbeenauthorized,licensed,orinvitedbytheowner.

(2)(a) A person shall not possess any firearm,electric weapon or device, destructive device, or otherweaponasdefined ins.790.001(13), includinga razorbladeorbox cutter, exceptasauthorized in support ofschool-sanctionedactivities,ataschool-sponsoredeventoron thepropertyofanyschool,schoolbus,orschoolbusstop;however,apersonmaycarryafirearm:

1. Inacasetoafirearmsprogram,classorfunctionwhichhasbeenapprovedinadvancebytheprincipalorchiefadministrativeofficeroftheschoolasaprogramorclasstowhichfirearmscouldbecarried;

2. In a case to a career center having a firearmstrainingrange;or

3. Inavehiclepursuanttos.790.25(5);exceptthatschooldistrictsmayadoptwrittenandpublishedpoliciesthatwaivetheexceptioninthissubparagraphforpurposes

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790ofstudentandcampusparkingprivileges.For the purposes of this section, “school” means anypreschool,elementaryschool,middleschool,juniorhighschool,secondaryschool,careercenter,orpostsecondaryschool,whetherpublicornonpublic.

(b) Apersonwhowillfullyandknowinglypossessesanyelectricweaponordevice,destructivedevice,orotherweaponasdefined ins.790.001(13), includinga razorbladeorbox cutter, exceptasauthorized in support ofschool-sanctionedactivities,inviolationofthissubsectioncommits a felony of the third degree, punishable asprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(c)1. Apersonwhowillfullyandknowinglypossessesanyfirearminviolationofthissubsectioncommitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

2. Apersonwhostoresorleavesaloadedfirearmwithinthereachoreasyaccessofaminorwhoobtainsthefirearmandcommitsaviolationofsubparagraph1.commitsamisdemeanoroftheseconddegree,punishableas provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; except thatthisdoesnotapply if thefirearmwasstoredor left inasecurelylockedboxorcontainerorinalocationwhichareasonablepersonwouldhavebelievedtobesecure,orwassecurelylockedwithafirearm-mountedpush-buttoncombinationlockoratriggerlock;iftheminorobtainsthefirearmasa resultofanunlawfulentrybyanyperson;or to members of the Armed Forces, National Guard,or State Militia, or to police or other law enforcementofficers,with respect to firearmpossession by aminorwhichoccursduringor incidental to theperformanceoftheirofficialduties.

(d) Apersonwhodischargesanyweaponorfirearmwhileinviolationofparagraph(a),unlessdischargedforlawful defenseof himself or herself or another or for alawfulpurpose,commitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(e) Thepenaltiesofthissubsectionshallnotapplyto persons licensed under s. 790.06.Persons licensedunder s. 790.06 shall be punished as provided in s.790.06(12), except that a licenseholder who unlawfullydischarges aweapon or firearmon school property asprohibited by this subsection commits a felony of theseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(3) This section does not apply to any lawenforcement officer asdefined in s. 943.10(1), (2), (3),(4),(6),(7),(8),(9),or(14).

(4) Notwithstanding s. 985.24, s. 985.245, ors. 985.25(1), anyminor under 18 years of agewho ischargedunderthissectionwithpossessingordischargingafirearmonschoolpropertyshallbedetainedinsecuredetention,unlessthestateattorneyauthorizesthereleaseoftheminor,andshallbegivenaprobablecausehearingwithin 24 hours after being taken into custody. At thehearing, thecourtmayorder that theminorcontinue tobeheldinsecuredetentionforaperiodof21days,duringwhich time theminorshall receivemedical,psychiatric,psychological,orsubstanceabuseexaminationspursuanttos.985.18,andawrittenreportshallbecompleted.

History.—s.4,ch.92-130;s.11,ch.93-230;s.1,ch.

94-289;s.1209,ch.97-102;s.20,ch.97-234;s.3,ch.99-284;s.61,ch.2004-357;s.112,ch.2006-120;s.2,ch.2006-186.

790.145  Crimes  in  pharmacies;  possession  of weapons; penalties.—

(1) Unlessotherwiseprovidedby law,anypersonwhoisinpossessionofaconcealed“firearm,”asdefinedins.790.001(6),ora“destructivedevice,”asdefinedins. 790.001(4),within the premises of a “pharmacy,” asdefined inchapter465, isguiltyofa felonyof the thirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(2) Theprovisionsofthissectiondonotapply:(a) Toanylawenforcementofficer;(b) Toanypersonemployedandauthorizedbythe

owner, operator, ormanager of a pharmacy to carry afirearmordestructivedeviceonsuchpremises;or

(c) To any person licensed to carry a concealedweapon.

History.—s.1,ch.81-278;s.2,ch.90-124;s.2,ch.90-176.

790.15  Discharging firearm in public.—(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or

subsection (3), any person who knowingly dischargesa firearm in any public place or on the right-of-way ofanypavedpublicroad,highway,orstreetorwhosoeverknowingly discharges any firearmover the right-of-wayof any paved public road, highway, or street or overany occupied premises is guilty of a misdemeanor ofthe first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082ors.775.083.Thissectiondoesnotapply toapersonlawfully defending life or property or performing officialdutiesrequiringthedischargeofafirearmortoapersondischarging a firearm on public roads or propertiesexpresslyapprovedforhuntingbytheFishandWildlifeConservationCommissionorDivisionofForestry.

(2) Anyoccupantofanyvehiclewhoknowinglyandwillfully discharges any firearm from the vehicle within1,000feetofanypersoncommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(3) Anydriverorownerofanyvehicle,whetherornot the owner of the vehicle is occupying the vehicle,who knowingly directs any other person to dischargeanyfirearmfromthevehiclecommitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

History.—s.1,ch.3289,1881;RS2683;GS3626;RGS5557;CGL7743;s.1,ch.61-334;s.745,ch.71-136;s.1,ch.78-17;s.1,ch.89-157;s.229,ch.99-245.

790.151  Using firearm while under the influence of  alcoholic  beverages,  chemical  substances,  or controlled substances; penalties.—

(1) As used in ss. 790.151-790.157, to “use afirearm”meanstodischargeafirearmortohaveafirearmreadilyaccessibleforimmediatedischarge.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “readilyaccessible for immediatedischarge”means loadedandinaperson’shand.

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790(3) It is unlawful and punishable as provided in

subsection(4)foranypersonwhoisundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeverages,anychemicalsubstancesetforthins.877.111,oranysubstancecontrolledunderchapter893,whenaffected to theextent thathisorhernormalfacultiesareimpaired,touseafirearminthisstate.

(4) Anypersonwhoviolatessubsection(3)commitsa misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable asprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(5) Thissectiondoesnotapplytopersonsexercisinglawfulself-defenseordefenseofone’sproperty.

History.—s.1,ch.91-84;s.1210,ch.97-102.

790.153  Tests  for  impairment  or  intoxication; right to refuse.—

(1)(a) Any person who uses a firearm within thisstate shall submit toanapproved chemical or physicalbreathtesttodeterminethealcoholiccontentofthebloodand toaurine test todetect thepresenceofcontrolledsubstances,ifthereisprobablecausetobelievethattheperson was using a firearm while under the influenceofalcoholicbeveragesorcontrolledsubstancesor thatthepersonis lawfullyarrestedforanyoffenseallegedlycommitted while he or she was using a firearm whileundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeveragesorcontrolledsubstances. The breath test shall be incidental to alawful arrest and administered at the request of a lawenforcementofficerwhohasprobablecause tobelievesuchpersonwasusingthefirearmwithinthisstatewhileunder the influence of alcoholic beverages. The urinetestshallbeincidentaltoalawfularrestandadministeredat a detention facility, mobile or otherwise, which isequippedtoadministersuchtestsattherequestofalawenforcementofficerwhohasprobablecause tobelievesuchpersonwasusingafirearmwithin thisstatewhileunder the influenceofcontrolledsubstances.Theurinetest shall beadministeredat a detention facility or anyother facility,mobileorotherwise,which isequipped toadminister such tests in a reasonablemanner thatwillensure theaccuracyof thespecimenandmaintain theprivacyof the individual involved.Theadministrationofeither test shall not preclude the administration of theothertest.Therefusaltosubmittoachemicalorphysicalbreathorurinetestupontherequestofalawenforcementofficerasprovidedinthissectionshallbeadmissibleintoevidence inanycriminal proceeding.This sectionshallnothinderthetakingofamandatorybloodtestasoutlinedins.790.155.

(b) If the arresting officer does not request achemicalorphysicaltestofthepersonarrestedforanyoffenseallegedlycommittedwhilethepersonwasusingafirearmwhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeveragesor controlled substances, such person may requestthearrestingofficer tohaveachemicalorphysical testmadeofthearrestedperson’sbreathforthepurposeofdetermining thealcoholiccontentof theperson’sbloodor a chemical test of urine or blood for the purpose ofdeterminingthepresenceofcontrolledsubstances;and,ifso requested, thearrestingofficershallhave the testperformed.

(c) The provisions of s. 316.1932(1)(f), relatingto administration of tests for determining theweight of

alcohol in thedefendant’sblood,additional testsat thedefendant’s expense, availability of test information tothedefendantorthedefendant’sattorney,andliabilityofmedicalinstitutionsandpersonsadministeringsuchtestsareincorporatedintothisact.

(2) The results of any test administered pursuanttothissectionforthepurposeofdetectingthepresenceof any controlled substance shall not be admissible asevidenceinacriminalprosecutionforthepossessionofacontrolledsubstance.

(3) Notwithstandinganyprovisionoflawpertainingtotheconfidentialityofhospitalrecordsorothermedicalrecords, information obtained pursuant to this sectionshallbereleasedtoacourt,prosecutingattorney,defenseattorney, or law enforcement officer in connectionwithanallegedviolationofs.790.151uponrequestforsuchinformation.

History.—s.2,ch.91-84;s.1211,ch.97-102.

790.155  Blood test for impairment or intoxication in cases of death or serious bodily injury; right to use reasonable force.—

(1)(a) Notwithstanding any recognized ability torefusetosubmittothetestsprovidedins.790.153,ifalaw enforcement officer has probable cause to believethata firearmusedbyapersonunder the influenceofalcoholicbeveragesorcontrolledsubstanceshascausedthedeathorseriousbodilyinjuryofahumanbeing,suchpersonshallsubmit,upontherequestofalawenforcementofficer, to a test of his or her blood for the purpose ofdeterminingthealcoholiccontentthereoforthepresenceof controlled substances therein. The law enforcementofficermayusereasonableforceifnecessarytorequiresuchpersontosubmittotheadministrationofthebloodtest.Thebloodtestshallbeperformed inareasonablemanner.

(b) Theterm“seriousbodilyinjury”meansaphysicalconditionwhichcreatesasubstantialriskofdeath,seriouspersonaldisfigurement,orprotractedlossorimpairmentofthefunctionofanybodilymemberororgan.

(2) The provisions of s. 316.1933(2), relating tobloodtestsforimpairmentorintoxication,areincorporatedintothisact.

(3)(a) Anycriminalchargeresultingfromtheincidentgivingriseto theofficer’sdemandfor testingshouldbetried concurrently with a charge of any violation of s.790.151.Ifsuchchargesaretriedseparately,thefactthatsuch person refused, resisted, obstructed, or opposedtesting shall be admissible at the trial of the criminaloffensewhichgaverisetothedemandfortesting.

(b) The results of any test administered pursuanttothissectionforthepurposeofdetectingthepresenceof any controlled substance shall not be admissible asevidenceinacriminalprosecutionforthepossessionofacontrolledsubstance.

(4) Notwithstandinganyprovisionoflawpertainingtotheconfidentialityofhospitalrecordsorothermedicalrecords, information obtained pursuant to this sectionshallbereleasedtoacourt,prosecutingattorney,defenseattorney, or law enforcement officer in connectionwithanallegedviolationofs.790.151uponrequestforsuchinformation.

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790.157  Presumption  of  impairment;  testing methods.—

(1) It isunlawfulandpunishableasprovided ins.790.151 for any person who is under the influence ofalcoholic beverages or controlled substances, whenaffectedtotheextentthathisorhernormalfacultiesareimpaired,touseafirearminthisstate.

(2) Upon the trial of any civil or criminal actionor proceedingarisingout of acts alleged to havebeencommitted by any person while using a firearm whileundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeveragesorcontrolledsubstances,whenaffected to theextent thathisorhernormal facultieswere impairedor to theextent that theperson was deprived of full possession of his or hernormal faculties, the results of any test administeredin accordance with s. 790.153 or s. 790.155 and thissectionshallbeadmissibleintoevidencewhenotherwiseadmissible, and the amount of alcohol in the person’sbloodatthetimealleged,asshownbychemicalanalysisof the person’s blood or chemical or physical analysisof the person’s breath, shall give rise to the followingpresumptions:

(a) If there was at that time 0.05 percent or lessby weight of alcohol in the person’s blood, it shall bepresumedthatthepersonwasnotundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeveragestotheextentthathisorhernormalfacultieswereimpaired.

(b) If there was at that time in excess of 0.05percentbut lessthan0.10percentbyweightofalcoholintheperson’sblood,suchfactshallnotgiverisetoanypresumption that thepersonwasorwasnotunder theinfluenceofalcoholicbeveragestotheextentthathisorhernormalfacultieswereimpaired,butsuchfactmaybeconsideredwithothercompetentevidenceindeterminingwhetherthepersonwasundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeverages to theextent thathisorhernormal facultieswereimpaired.

(c) If therewasat that time0.10percentormorebyweightofalcoholintheperson’sblood,thatfactshallbeprima facieevidence that thepersonwasunder theinfluenceofalcoholicbeveragestotheextentthathisorhernormalfacultieswereimpaired.The percent byweight of alcohol in the blood shall bebasedupongramsofalcoholper100millilitersofblood.The foregoing provisions of this subsection shall notbe construed as limiting the introduction of any othercompetent evidence bearing upon the question ofwhetherthepersonwasundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeverages to theextent thathisorhernormal facultieswereimpaired.

(3) A chemical analysis of a person’s blood todetermineitsalcoholiccontentorachemicalorphysicalanalysisofaperson’sbreath,inordertobeconsideredvalidundertheprovisionsofthissection,musthavebeenperformed substantially in accordance with methodsapprovedbytheFloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcementand by an individual possessing a valid permit issuedby the department for this purpose. Any insubstantialdifferences between approved techniques and actualtestingproceduresinanindividualcaseshallnotrender

thetestortestresultsinvalid.TheFloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcementmayapprovesatisfactorytechniquesormethods,ascertain thequalificationandcompetenceofindividualstoconductsuchanalyses,andissuepermitswhich shall be subject to termination or revocation inaccordancewithrulesadoptedbythedepartment.

(4) Anypersonchargedwithusingafirearmwhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholicbeveragesorcontrolledsubstancestotheextentthathisorhernormalfacultieswereimpaired,whetherinamunicipalityornot,shallbeentitledtotrialby juryaccordingtotheFloridaRulesofCriminalProcedure.

History.—s.4,ch.91-84;s.1213,ch.97-102;s.294,ch.99-8.

790.16  Discharging machine guns; penalty.—(1) Itisunlawfulforanypersontoshootordischarge

anymachinegunupon,across,oralonganyroad,street,orhighwayinthestate;uponoracrossanypublicparkinthestate;orin,upon,oracrossanypublicplacewherepeople are accustomed to assemble in the state. Thedischargeofsuchmachinegunin,upon,oracrosssuchpublicstreet;in,upon,oracrosssuchpublicpark;orin,upon, or across such public place, whether indoors oroutdoors,includingalltheatersandathleticstadiums,withintenttodobodilyharmtoanypersonorwithintenttododamagetopropertynotresultinginthedeathofanotherpersonshallbea felonyof thefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082.Asentencenotexceedinglifeimprisonmentisspecificallyauthorizedwhengreatbodilyharm to another or serious disruption of governmentaloperationsresults.

(2) Thissectionshallnotapply to theuseofsuchmachine guns by any United States or state militia orbyanylawenforcementofficerwhileinthedischargeofhisorherlawfuldutyinsuppressingriotsanddisorderlyconductandinpreservingandprotectingthepublicpeaceorinthepreservationofpublicproperty,orwhensaiduseisauthorizedbylaw.

History.—s. 1, ch. 16111, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp.7748(1);s.746,ch.71-136;s.5,ch.72-724;s.1,ch.76-38;s.1214,ch.97-102.

790.161  Making,  possessing,  throwing, projecting,  placing,  or  discharging  any  destructive device  or  attempt  so  to  do,  felony;  penalties.—A person who willfully and unlawfullymakes, possesses,throws, projects, places, discharges, or attempts tomake,possess, throw,project, place,ordischargeanydestructivedevice:

(1) Commitsafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.084.

(2) If the act is perpetrated with the intent todo bodily harm to any person, or with the intent to dopropertydamage,or if theact results inadisruptionofgovernmentaloperations,commerce,ortheprivateaffairsofanotherperson,commitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.084.

(3) If the act results in bodily harm to anotherpersonor inpropertydamage,commitsa felonyof thefirstdegree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082ors.775.084.

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commits a capital felony, punishable as provided in s.775.082.Intheeventthedeathpenaltyinacapitalfelonyis held to be unconstitutional by the Florida SupremeCourt or the United States Supreme Court, the courthavingjurisdictionoverapersonpreviouslysentencedtodeathforacapitalfelonyshallcausesuchpersontobebrought before the court, and the court shall sentencesuchpersontolifeimprisonmentifconvictedofmurderinthefirstdegreeorofacapitalfelonyunderthissubsection,andsuchpersonshallbeineligibleforparole.Nosentenceofdeathshallbereducedasaresultofadeterminationthatamethodofexecutionisheldtobeunconstitutionalunder the State Constitution or the Constitution of theUnitedStates.

History.—s.1,ch.59-29;s.6,ch.69-306;s.1,ch.70-85;s.747,ch.71-136;s.6,ch.72-724;s.2,ch.76-38;s.44,ch.88-381;s.3,ch.90-124;s.3,ch.90-176;s.19,ch.93-406;s.2,ch.94-228;s.3,ch.98-3.

790.1612  Authorization  for  governmental manufacture,  possession,  and  use  of  destructive devices.—The governing body of any municipality orcounty and the Division of State Fire Marshal of theDepartment of Financial Services have the power toauthorize the manufacture, possession, and use ofdestructivedevicesasdefinedins.790.001(4).

History.—s.6,ch.90-124;s.6,ch.90-176;s.1905,ch.2003-261.

790.1615  Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or  discharging  of  destructive  device  or  bomb  that results in injury to another; penalty.—

(1) Apersonwhoperpetratesanyunlawfulthrowing,projecting,placing,ordischargingofadestructivedeviceorbombthatresultsinanybodilyharmtoafirefighterorany other person, regardless of intent or lack of intentto cause such harm, commits a misdemeanor of thefirstdegree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082ors.775.083.

(2) Apersonwhoperpetratesanyunlawfulthrowing,projecting,placing,ordischargingofadestructivedeviceor bomb that results in great bodily harm, permanentdisability,orpermanentdisfigurement toafirefighteroranyotherperson,regardlessofintentorlackofintenttocausesuchharm,commitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(3) Upon conviction and adjudication of guilt, aperson may be sentenced separately, pursuant to s.775.021(4), foranyviolationof thissectionand foranyunlawful throwing,projecting,placing,ordischargingofadestructivedeviceorbombcommittedduringthesamecriminalepisode.Aconvictionforanyunlawfulthrowing,projecting,placing,ordischargingofadestructivedeviceorbomb,however,isnotnecessaryforaconvictionunderthissection.

History.—s.1,ch.84-23;s.7,ch.90-124;s.7,ch.90-176.

790.162  Threat  to  throw,  project,  place,  or discharge any destructive device, felony; penalty.—It

isunlawful foranyperson to threaten to throw,project,place,ordischargeanydestructivedevicewithintenttodobodilyharmtoanypersonorwithintenttododamagetoanypropertyofanyperson,andanypersonconvictedthereofcommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

History.—s. 2, ch. 59-29; s. 7, ch. 69-306; s. 748,ch.71-136;s.45,ch.88-381;s.4,ch.90-124;s.4,ch.90-176.

790.163  False  report  about  planting  bomb, explosive,  or  weapon  of  mass  destruction; penalty.—

(1) It is unlawful for any person to make a falsereport, with intent to deceive, mislead, or otherwisemisinformanyperson,concerningtheplacingorplantingofanybomb,dynamite,otherdeadlyexplosive,orweaponofmass destruction as defined in s. 790.166; and anypersonconvictedthereofcommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(2) Notwithstanding any other law, adjudication ofguiltorimpositionofsentenceforaviolationofthissectionmaynotbesuspended,deferred,orwithheld.However,the state attorney may move the sentencing court toreduce or suspend the sentence of any personwho isconvictedofaviolationofthissectionandwhoprovidessubstantial assistance in the identification, arrest, orconvictionofanyofhisorheraccomplices,accessories,coconspirators,orprincipals.

(3) Proof that a person accused of violating thissection knowingly made a false report is prima facieevidence of the accused person’s intent to deceive,mislead,orotherwisemisinformanyperson.

(4) Inadditiontoanyotherpenaltyprovidedbylawwithrespecttoanypersonwhoisconvictedofaviolationofthissectionthatresultedinthemobilizationoractionofanylawenforcementofficeroranystateorlocalagency,apersonconvictedofaviolationofthissectionmayberequiredbythecourttopayrestitutionforallofthecostsanddamagesarisingfromthecriminalconduct.

History.—s.3,ch.59-29;s.749,ch.71-136;s.1,ch.2002-28.

790.164  False  reports  concerning  planting  a bomb, explosive, or weapon of mass destruction in, or committing arson against, state-owned property; penalty; reward.—

(1) Itisunlawfulforanypersontomakeafalsereport,with intent to deceive,mislead, or otherwisemisinformany person, concerning the placing or planting of anybomb, dynamite, other deadly explosive, orweapon ofmassdestructionasdefinedins.790.166,orconcerninganyactofarsonorotherviolencetopropertyownedbythestateoranypoliticalsubdivision.Anypersonviolatingthissubsectioncommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

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(3) Proof that a person accused of violating thissection knowingly made a false report is prima facieevidence of the accused person’s intent to deceive,mislead,orotherwisemisinformanyperson.

(4)(a) Thereshallbea$5,000rewardforthegivingof information to any law enforcement agency in thestate,whichinformationleadstothearrestandconvictionof any person violating the provisions of this section.AnypersonclaimingsuchrewardshallapplytothelawenforcementagencydevelopingthecaseandbepaidbytheDepartmentofLawEnforcementfromthedeficiencyfund.

(b) Thereshallbeonlyonerewardgivenforeachcase,regardlessofhowmanypersonsarearrestedandconvictedinconnectionwiththecaseandregardlessofhowmanypersonssubmitclaimsforthereward.

(c) The Department of Law Enforcement shallestablishprocedurestobeusedbyallrewardapplicants,and the circuit judge in whose jurisdiction the actionoccursshallreviewallsuchapplicationsandmakefinaldeterminationas to thoseapplicantsentitled to receiveanaward.

(d) Inadditiontoanyotherpenaltyprovidedbylawwithrespecttoanypersonwhoisconvictedofaviolationofthissectionthatresultedinthemobilizationoractionofanylawenforcementofficeroranystateorlocalagency,apersonconvictedofaviolationofthissectionmayberequiredbythecourttopayrestitutionforallofthecostsanddamagesarisingfromthecriminalconduct.

History.—ss.2,2A,ch.71-306;s.1,ch.76-146;s.236,ch.77-104;s.25,ch.79-8;s.2,ch.2002-28.

790.165  Planting  of  “hoax  bomb”  prohibited; penalties.—

(1) For thepurposesof this section, “hoaxbomb”meansanydeviceorobjectthatbyitsdesign,construction,content,orcharacteristicsappearstobe,ortocontain,oris represented tobeor tocontain,adestructivedeviceorexplosiveasdefinedinthischapter,butis,infact,aninoperative facsimile or imitation of such a destructivedeviceorexplosive,orcontainsnodestructivedeviceorexplosiveaswasrepresented.

(2) Any person who, without lawful authority,manufactures, possesses, sells, delivers, sends,mails,displays, uses, threatens to use, attempts to use, orconspires to use, or who makes readily accessible toothers, a hoax bomb commits a felony of the seconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(3) Anypersonwho,whilecommittingorattemptingtocommitanyfelony,possesses,displays,orthreatenstouseanyhoaxbombcommitsa felonyof theseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.Notwithstandinganyotherlaw,adjudicationofguiltorimpositionofsentencemaynotbesuspended,deferred, orwithheld.However, the state attorneymaymove the sentencing court to reduce or suspend the

sentenceofanypersonwhoisconvictedofaviolationofthissectionandwhoprovidessubstantialassistance intheidentification,arrest,orconvictionofanyofhisorheraccomplices,accessories,coconspirators,orprincipals.

(4) Subsection (2) does not apply to any lawenforcement officer, firefighter, person, or corporationlicensed pursuant to chapter 493, or member of thearmed forces of the United States while engaged intrainingorotherlawfulactivitywithinthescopeofhisorheremployment,ortoanypersonproperlyauthorizedtotestasecuritysystem,ortoanysecuritypersonnel,whileoperatingwithinthescopeoftheiremployment,including,butnotlimitedto,securitypersonnelinairportsandothercontrolledaccessareas,ortoanymemberofatheatricalcompanyorproductionusingahoaxbombaspropertyduringthecourseofarehearsalorperformance.

(5) Inadditiontoanyotherpenaltyprovidedbylawwithrespecttoanypersonwhoisconvictedofaviolationofthissectionthatresultedinthemobilizationoractionofanylawenforcementofficeroranystateorlocalagency,apersonconvictedofaviolationofthissectionmayberequiredbythecourttopayrestitutionforallofthecostsanddamagesarisingfromthecriminalconduct.

History.—s.39,ch.87-243;s.5,ch.90-124;s.5,ch.90-176;s.20,ch.93-406;s.1215,ch.97-102;s.3,ch.2002-28.

790.166  Manufacture, possession, sale, delivery, display,  use,  or  attempted  or  threatened  use  of  a weapon of mass destruction or hoax weapon of mass destruction prohibited; definitions; penalties.—

(1) Asusedinthissection,theterm:(a) “Weaponofmassdestruction”means:1. Anydeviceorobjectthatisdesignedorintended

to cause death or serious bodily injury to any humanor animal, or severe emotional or mental harm to anyhuman,throughtherelease,dissemination,orimpactoftoxicorpoisonouschemicals,ortheirprecursors;

2. Anydeviceorobjectinvolvingabiologicalagent;3. Anydeviceorobjectthatisdesignedorintended

toreleaseradiationorradioactivityataleveldangeroustohumanoranimallife;or

4. Any biological agent, toxin, vector, or deliverysystem.

(b) “Hoax weapon of mass destruction” meansany device or object that by its design, construction,content, or characteristics appears to be or to contain,orisrepresentedtobe,constitute,orcontain,aweaponofmassdestructionasdefinedinthissection,butwhichis,infact,aninoperativefacsimile,imitation,counterfeit,or representation of a weapon of mass destructionwhich does not meet the definition of a weapon ofmassdestructionorwhichdoesnotactually containorconstitute a weapon, biological agent, toxin, vector, ordeliverysystemprohibitedbythissection.

(c) “Biological agent” means any microorganism,virus,infectioussubstance,orbiologicalproductthatmaybe engineered through biotechnology, or any naturallyoccurring or bioengineered component of any suchmicroorganism,virus,infectioussubstance,orbiologicalproduct,capableofcausing:

1. Death,disease,orotherbiologicalmalfunctionin

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2. Deteriorationoffood,water,equipment,supplies,ormaterialofanykind;or

3. Deleteriousalterationoftheenvironment.(d) “Toxin” means the toxic material of plants,

animals, microorganisms, viruses, fungi, or infectioussubstances, or a recombinant molecule, whatever itsoriginormethodofreproduction,including:

1. Any poisonous substance or biological productthatmaybeengineeredthroughbiotechnologyproducedbyalivingorganism;or

2. Any poisonous isomer or biological product,homolog,orderivativeofsuchsubstance.

(e) “Deliverysystem”means:1. Anyapparatus,equipment,device,ormeansof

deliveryspecificallydesignedtodeliverordisseminateabiologicalagent,toxin,orvector;or

2. Anyvector.(f) “Vector”means a living organism ormolecule,

including a recombinantmolecule or biological productthatmaybeengineeredthroughbiotechnology,capableofcarryingabiologicalagentortoxintoahost.

(2) A person who, without lawful authority,manufactures, possesses, sells, delivers, sends,mails,displays, uses, threatens to use, attempts to use, orconspires to use, or who makes readily accessible toothersaweaponofmassdestructioncommitsa felonyofthefirstdegree,punishablebyimprisonmentforatermofyearsnotexceedinglifeorasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084,andifdeathresults,commitsacapitalfelony,punishableasprovidedins.775.082.

(3) Any person who, without lawful authority,manufactures, possesses, sells, delivers,mails, sends,displays, uses, threatens to use, attempts to use, orconspires to use, or who makes readily accessible toothers, a hoaxweaponofmass destruction commits afelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(4) Anypersonwho,whilecommittingorattemptingtocommitanyfelony,possesses,displays,orthreatenstouseanyhoaxweaponofmassdestructioncommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(5) Notwithstanding any other law, adjudication ofguilt or imposition of sentencemaynot be suspended,deferred, or withheld for a violation of this section.However, the state attorneymaymove the sentencingcourt toreduceorsuspendthesentenceofanypersonwho is convictedof a violationof this sectionandwhoprovides substantial assistance in the identification,arrest, or conviction of any of his or her accomplices,accessories,coconspirators,orprincipals.

(6) Proof that a device or object described insubparagraph (1)(a)1. caused death or serious bodilyinjury to a human or animal through the release,dissemination,orimpactoftoxicorpoisonouschemicals,ortheirprecursors,isprimafacieevidencethatthedeviceorobjectwasdesignedorintendedtocausesuchdeathor serious bodily injury. Proof that a device or objectdescribed in subparagraph (1)(a)3. released radiationorradioactivityataleveldangeroustohumanoranimallifeisprimafacieevidencethatthedeviceorobjectwas

designedorintendedforsuchrelease.(7) This section does not apply to any member

oremployeeof theArmedForcesof theUnitedStates,a federal or state governmental agency, or a privateentitywhoisotherwiseengaged in lawfulactivitywithinthe scope of his or her employment, if such person isotherwise duly authorized or licensed to manufacture,possess, sell, deliver, display, or otherwise engage inactivity relative to this section and if such person is incompliancewithapplicablefederalandstatelaw.

(8) Forpurposesofthissection,theterm“weaponofmassdestruction”doesnotinclude:

(a) Adeviceorinstrumentthatemitsordischargessmokeoranoffensive,noxious,orirritantliquid,powder,gas, or chemical for the purpose of immobilizing,incapacitating, or thwarting an attack by a personor animal and that is lawfully possessed or used by apersonforthepurposeofself-protectionor,asprovidedinsubsection (7), is lawfullypossessedorusedbyanymemberoremployeeoftheArmedForcesoftheUnitedStates, a federal or state governmental agency, or aprivateentity.Amemberoremployeeofafederalorstategovernmentalagencyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,alawenforcementofficer,asdefinedins.784.07;afederallawenforcement officer, as defined in s. 901.1505; andanemergencyserviceemployee,asdefinedins.496.404.

(b) Theliquid,powder,gas,chemical,orsmokethatisemittedordischargedfromadeviceorinstrumentasspecifiedinparagraph(a).

(9) Inadditiontoanyotherpenaltyprovidedbylawwithrespecttoanypersonwhoisconvictedofaviolationofthissectionthatresultedinthemobilizationoractionofanylawenforcementofficeroranystateorlocalagency,apersonconvictedofaviolationofthissectionmayberequiredbythecourttopayrestitutionforallofthecostsanddamagesarisingfromthecriminalconduct.

History.—s.2,ch.2000-218;s.4,ch.2002-28.

790.169  Juvenile  offenders;  release  of  names and addresses.—Alawenforcementagencymayreleaseforpublicationthenameandaddressofachildwhohasbeen convicted of any offense involving possession oruseofafirearm.

History.—s.1,ch.93-416.

790.17  Furnishing  weapons  to  minors  under 18  years  of  age  or  persons  of  unsound  mind  and furnishing firearms to minors under 18 years of age prohibited.—

(1) A person who sells, hires, barters, lends,transfers,orgivesanyminorunder18yearsofageanydirk,electricweaponordevice,orotherweapon,otherthananordinarypocketknife,withoutpermissionof theminor’sparentorguardian,orsells,hires,barters,lends,transfers, or gives to any person of unsound mind anelectricweaponordeviceoranydangerousweapon,otherthananordinarypocketknife,commitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(2)(a) Apersonmaynot knowingly orwillfully sellor transferafirearm toaminorunder18yearsofage,exceptthatapersonmaytransferownershipofafirearm

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(b) Theparentorguardianmustmaintainpossessionofthefirearmexceptpursuanttos.790.22.

History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 3285, 1881; RS 2684; GS3627;RGS5558;CGL7744; s. 1, ch. 65-187; s. 750,ch.71-136;s.2,ch.76-165;s.175,ch.91-224;s.2,ch.93-416.

790.173  Legislative findings and intent.—(1) The Legislature finds that a tragically large

numberofFloridachildrenhavebeenaccidentallykilledor seriously injured by negligently stored firearms; thatplacing firearms within the reach or easy access ofchildren is irresponsible, encourages such accidents,and should be prohibited; and that legislative action isnecessarytoprotectthesafetyofourchildren.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that adultcitizens of the state retain their constitutional right tokeepandbearfirearmsforhuntingandsportingactivitiesandfordefenseofself,family,home,andbusinessandascollectibles.Nothinginthisactshallbeconstruedtoreduce or limit any existing right to purchase and ownfirearms, or to provide authority to any state or localagencytoinfringeupontheprivacyofanyfamily,home,orbusiness,exceptbylawfulwarrant.

History.—s.1,ch.89-534.

790.174  Safe storage of firearms required.—(1) A personwho stores or leaves, on a premise

underhisorhercontrol,aloadedfirearm,asdefinedins.790.001,andwhoknowsorreasonablyshouldknowthataminorislikelytogainaccesstothefirearmwithoutthelawfulpermissionoftheminor’sparentorthepersonhaving charge of theminor, or without the supervisionrequiredbylaw,shallkeepthefirearminasecurelylockedboxorcontainerorinalocationwhichareasonablepersonwouldbelievetobesecureorshallsecureitwithatriggerlock,exceptwhenthepersoniscarryingthefirearmonhisorherbodyorwithinsuchcloseproximitytheretothatheorshecanretrieveanduseitaseasilyandquicklyasifheorshecarrieditonhisorherbody.

(2) It is a misdemeanor of the second degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083,ifapersonviolatessubsection(1)byfailingtostoreorleaveafirearmintherequiredmannerandasaresultthereofaminor gainsaccess to the firearm,without the lawfulpermission of theminor’s parent or the person havingchargeoftheminor,andpossessesorexhibitsit,withoutthesupervisionrequiredbylaw:

(a) Inapublicplace;or(b) Inarude,careless,angry,orthreateningmanner

inviolationofs.790.10.Thissubsectiondoesnotapply if theminorobtains thefirearmasaresultofanunlawfulentrybyanyperson.

1(3) Asusedinthisact,theterm“minor”meansanypersonundertheageof16.

History.—ss.2,7,ch.89-534;s.1216,ch.97-102.1Note.—Alsopublishedats.784.05(4).

790.175  Transfer  or  sale  of  firearms;  required warnings; penalties.—

(1) Upontheretailcommercialsaleorretailtransferof any firearm, the seller or transferor shall deliver awritten warning to the purchaser or transferee, whichwarning states, inblock lettersnot less than 1/4 inch inheight:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BYIMPRISONMENTANDFINE,FORANYADULTTO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANYPLACEWITHINTHEREACHOREASYACCESSOF A MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGEOR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR OTHERWISETRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSIONOF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OFUNSOUNDMIND.”(2) Any retail or wholesale store, shop, or sales

outlet which sells firearmsmust conspicuously post ateach purchase counter the following warning in blocklettersnotlessthan1inchinheight:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE AFIREARMINANYPLACEWITHINTHEREACHOR EASY ACCESSOF AMINOR UNDER 18YEARSOFAGEORTOKNOWINGLYSELLOROTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP ORPOSSESSION OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR ORAPERSONOFUNSOUNDMIND.”(3) Any person or business knowingly violating a

requirementtoprovidewarningunderthissectioncommitsa misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable asprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

History.—ss.4,7,ch.89-534;s.3,ch.93-416.

790.18  Sale  or  transfer  of  arms  to  minors  by dealers.—Itisunlawfulforanydealerinarmstosellortransfer to a minor any firearm, pistol, Springfield rifleor other repeating rifle, bowie knife or dirk knife, brassknuckles, slungshot, or electric weapon or device. Apersonwhoviolatesthissectioncommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

History.—s. 11, ch. 6421, 1913; RGS 5559; CGL7745;s.751,ch.71-136;s.2,ch.76-165;s.176,ch.91-224;s.4,ch.93-416.

790.19  Shooting into or throwing deadly missiles into dwellings, public or private buildings, occupied or not occupied; vessels, aircraft, buses, railroad cars, streetcars,  or  other  vehicles.—Whoever,wantonly ormaliciously,shootsat,within,orinto,orthrowsanymissileorhurlsorprojectsastoneorotherhardsubstancewhichwouldproducedeathorgreatbodilyharm,at,within,orinanypublicorprivatebuilding,occupiedorunoccupied,orpublicorprivatebusoranytrain,locomotive,railwaycar,caboose,cable railwaycar,street railwaycar,monorailcar,orvehicleofanykindwhichisbeingusedoroccupiedbyanyperson,oranyboat,vessel,ship,orbargelyinginorplyingthewatersofthisstate,oraircraftflyingthroughtheairspaceofthisstateshallbeguiltyofafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.

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History.—s. 2, ch. 3281, 1881;RS2696; ss. 1, 2,ch.4987,1901;ss.1,2,ch.4988,1901;GS3628;RGS5560;CGL7746;s.1,ch.59-458;s.752,ch.71-136;s.1,ch.74-67.

790.22  Use  of  BB  guns,  air  or  gas-operated guns, or electric weapons or devices by minor under 16; limitation; possession of firearms by minor under 18 prohibited; penalties.—

(1) The use for any purpose whatsoever of BBguns, air or gas-operated guns, or electric weaponsor devices, by anyminor under theageof 16 years isprohibitedunlesssuchuseisunderthesupervisionandinthepresenceofanadultwhoisactingwiththeconsentoftheminor’sparent.

(2) Anyadultresponsibleforthewelfareofanychildunder theageof16yearswhoknowinglypermitssuchchildtouseorhaveinhisorherpossessionanyBBgun,air or gas-operated gun, electric weapon or device, orfirearminviolationoftheprovisionsofsubsection(1)ofthissectioncommitsamisdemeanoroftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(3) Aminorunder18yearsofagemaynotpossessafirearm,other thananunloadedfirearmathisorherhome,unless:

(a) Theminorisengagedinalawfulhuntingactivityandis:

1. Atleast16yearsofage;or2. Under 16 years of age and supervised by an

adult.(b) Theminorisengagedinalawfulmarksmanship

competition or practice or other lawful recreationalshootingactivityandis:

1. Atleast16yearsofage;or2. Under 16 years of age and supervised by an

adultwhoisactingwiththeconsentoftheminor’sparentorguardian.

(c) Thefirearmisunloadedandisbeingtransportedby theminor directly to or fromanevent authorized inparagraph(a)orparagraph(b).

(4)(a) Anyparentorguardianofaminor,orotheradultresponsibleforthewelfareofaminor,whoknowinglyand willfully permits theminor to possess a firearm inviolationofsubsection(3)commitsa felonyof the thirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(b) Anynaturalparentoradoptiveparent,whethercustodial or noncustodial, or any legal guardian orlegal custodian of a minor, if that minor possesses afirearm in violation of subsection (3) may, if the courtfindsitappropriate,berequiredtoparticipateinclasseson parenting education which are approved by theDepartmentofJuvenileJustice,uponthefirstconvictionoftheminor.Uponanysubsequentconvictionoftheminor,the court may, if the court finds it appropriate, requiretheparenttoattendfurtherparenteducationclassesorrendercommunityservicehourstogetherwiththechild.

(c) The juvenile justice circuit boards or juvenilejustice county councils or the Department of JuvenileJustice shall establish appropriate community serviceprograms to be available to the alternative sanctions

coordinators of the circuit courts in implementing thissubsection.Theboardsorcouncilsordepartmentshallpropose the implementation of a community serviceprogramineachcircuit,andmaysubmitacircuitplan,tobe implementeduponapprovalof thecircuitalternativesanctionscoordinator.

(d) For the purposes of this section, communityservicemay be provided on public property aswell ason private property with the expressed permission ofthepropertyowner.Anycommunityserviceprovidedonprivateproperty is limited to such thingsas removal ofgraffitiandrestorationofvandalizedproperty.

(5)(a) Aminorwhoviolatessubsection(3)commitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree;forafirstoffense,mayserveaperiodofdetentionofup to3days inasecuredetention facility; and, in addition to any other penaltyprovidedbylaw,shallberequiredtoperform100hoursofcommunityservice;and:

1. If the minor is eligible by reason of age for adriver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartment ofHighwaySafety andMotorVehiclesto revoke or towithhold issuance of theminor’s driverlicenseordrivingprivilegeforupto1year.

2. Iftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilegeisundersuspensionorrevocationforanyreason,thecourtshalldirecttheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestoextendtheperiodofsuspensionorrevocationbyanadditionalperiodofupto1year.

3. If theminor is ineligibleby reasonofage foradriver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestowithholdissuanceoftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilegeforupto1yearafterthedateonwhichtheminorwouldotherwisehavebecomeeligible.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense, aminorwhoviolatessubsection(3)commitsafelonyofthethirddegreeandshallserveaperiodofdetentionofupto15daysinasecuredetentionfacilityandshallberequiredtoperformnotlessthan100normorethan250hoursofcommunityservice,and:

1. If the minor is eligible by reason of age for adriver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartment ofHighwaySafety andMotorVehiclesto revoke or towithhold issuance of theminor’s driverlicenseordrivingprivilegeforupto2years.

2. Iftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilegeisundersuspensionorrevocationforanyreason,thecourtshalldirecttheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestoextendtheperiodofsuspensionorrevocationbyanadditionalperiodofupto2years.

3. If theminor is ineligibleby reasonofage foradriver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestowithholdissuanceoftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilege for up to 2 years after the date onwhich theminorwouldotherwisehavebecomeeligible.Forthepurposesof thissubsection,communityserviceshallbeperformed, ifpossible, inamanner involvingahospitalemergencyroomorothermedicalenvironmentthat deals on a regular basiswith traumapatients andgunshotwounds.

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(7) Theprovisionsofthissectionaresupplementaltoallotherprovisionsof lawrelatingtothepossession,use,orexhibitionofafirearm.

(8) Notwithstandings.985.24or s.985.25(1), if aminorischargedwithanoffensethatinvolvestheuseorpossessionofafirearm,includingaviolationofsubsection(3),orischargedforanyoffenseduringthecommissionofwhichtheminorpossessedafirearm,theminorshallbedetainedinsecuredetention,unlessthestateattorneyauthorizesthereleaseoftheminor,andshallbegivenahearingwithin24hoursafterbeingtakenintocustody.Atthehearing,thecourtmayorderthattheminorcontinueto be held in secure detention in accordance with theapplicable time periods specified in s. 985.26(1)-(5), ifthecourtfindsthattheminormeetsthecriteriaspecifiedins.985.255,orifthecourtfindsbyclearandconvincingevidence that theminor is a clear and present dangertohimselforherselforthecommunity.TheDepartmentof Juvenile Justice shall prepare a form for all minorscharged under this subsection which states the periodof detentionand the relevant demographic information,including,butnotlimitedto,thegender,age,andraceoftheminor;whetherornottheminorwasrepresentedbyprivatecounselorapublicdefender;thecurrentoffense;and the minor’s complete prior record, including anypendingcases.Theformshallbeprovidedtothejudgefordeterminingwhethertheminorshouldbecontinuedinsecuredetentionunderthissubsection.Anorderplacingaminorinsecuredetentionbecausetheminorisaclearandpresentdangertohimselforherselforthecommunitymustbe inwriting,must specify theneed fordetentionandthebenefitsderivedbytheminororthecommunitybyplacingtheminorinsecuredetention,andmustincludeacopyoftheformprovidedbythedepartment.

(9) Notwithstandings.985.245,iftheminorisfoundto have committed an offense that involves the use orpossessionofafirearm,asdefinedins.790.001,otherthanaviolationofsubsection(3),oranoffenseduringthecommissionofwhichtheminorpossessedafirearm,andtheminor isnotcommitted toaresidentialcommitmentprogramoftheDepartmentofJuvenileJustice,inadditiontoanyotherpunishmentprovidedbylaw,thecourtshallorder:

(a) For a first offense, that the minor shall serveaminimumperiod of detention of 15 days in a securedetentionfacility;and

1. Perform 100 hours of community service; andmay

2. Be placed on community control or in anonresidentialcommitmentprogram.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense, that theminorshallserveamandatoryperiodofdetentionofatleast21daysinasecuredetentionfacility;and

1. Perform not less than 100 nor more than 250hoursofcommunityservice;andmay

2. Be placed on community control or in anonresidentialcommitmentprogram.Theminorshallnotreceivecreditfortimeservedbeforeadjudication. For the purposes of this subsection,

community serviceshall beperformed, if possible, inamanner involving a hospital emergency room or othermedicalenvironment thatdealsona regularbasiswithtraumapatientsandgunshotwounds.

(10) If a minor is found to have committed anoffenseundersubsection(9),thecourtshallimposethefollowing penalties in addition to any penalty imposedunderparagraph(9)(a)orparagraph(9)(b):

(a) Forafirstoffense:1. If the minor is eligible by reason of age for a

driver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartment ofHighwaySafety andMotorVehiclesto revoke or towithhold issuance of theminor’s driverlicenseordrivingprivilegeforupto1year.

2. Iftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilegeisundersuspensionorrevocationforanyreason,thecourtshalldirecttheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestoextendtheperiodofsuspensionorrevocationbyanadditionalperiodforupto1year.

3. If theminor is ineligibleby reasonofage foradriver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestowithholdissuanceoftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilegeforupto1yearafterthedateonwhichtheminorwouldotherwisehavebecomeeligible.

(b) Forasecondorsubsequentoffense:1. If the minor is eligible by reason of age for a

driver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartment ofHighwaySafety andMotorVehiclesto revoke or towithhold issuance of theminor’s driverlicenseordrivingprivilegeforupto2years.

2. Iftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilegeisundersuspensionorrevocationforanyreason,thecourtshalldirecttheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestoextendtheperiodofsuspensionorrevocationbyanadditionalperiodforupto2years.

3. If theminor is ineligibleby reasonofage foradriver license or driving privilege, the court shall directtheDepartmentofHighwaySafetyandMotorVehiclestowithholdissuanceoftheminor’sdriverlicenseordrivingprivilege for up to 2 years after the date onwhich theminorwouldotherwisehavebecomeeligible.

History.—ss.1,2,ch.26946,1951;s.8,ch.69-306;s.753,ch.71-136;s.2,ch.76-165;s.177,ch.91-224;s.5,ch.93-416;s.29,ch.95-267;s.6,ch.96-398;s.1817,ch.97-102;s.32,ch.98-136;s.50,ch.98-280;s.1,ch.99-284;s.10,ch.2000-135;s.113,ch.2006-120;s.160,ch.2010-102.

790.221  Possession  of  short-barreled  rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty.—

(1) It isunlawful foranypersontoownor tohavein his or her care, custody, possession, or control anyshort-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, ormachinegunwhichis,ormayreadilybemade,operable;butthissectionshallnotapplytoantiquefirearms.

(2) A personwho violates this section commits afelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(3) Firearms in violation hereofwhich are lawfullyowned and possessed under provisions of federal lawareexcepted.

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ch.93-406;s.1217,ch.97-102.

790.225  Ballistic  self-propelled  knives; unlawful to manufacture, sell, or possess; forfeiture; penalty.—

(1) It is unlawful for any person to manufacture,display, sell, own, possess, or use a ballistic self-propelledknifewhichisadevicethatpropelsaknifelikebladeasaprojectileandwhichphysicallyseparatesthebladefromthedevicebymeansofacoilspring,elasticmaterial, or compressed gas. A ballistic self-propelledknife is declared to be a dangerous or deadlyweaponandacontrabanditem.Itshallbesubjecttoseizureandshallbedisposedofasprovidedins.790.08(1)and(6).

(2) Thissectionshallnotapplyto:(a) Anydevicefromwhichaknifelikebladeopens,

wheresuchbladeremainsphysicallyintegratedwiththedevicewhenopen.

(b) Any devicewhich propels an arrow, a bolt, oradartbymeansofanycommonbow,compoundbow,crossbow,orunderwaterspeargun.

(3) Anypersonviolatingtheprovisionsofsubsection(1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

History.—s.1,ch.85-258;s.178,ch.91-224;s.1,ch.2003-82.

790.23  Felons  and  delinquents;  possession  of firearms, ammunition, or electric weapons or devices unlawful.—

(1) It isunlawful foranypersontoownor tohavein his or her care, custody, possession, or control anyfirearm,ammunition,orelectricweaponordevice,ortocarryaconcealedweapon, includinga teargasgunorchemicalweaponordevice,ifthatpersonhasbeen:

(a) Convictedofafelonyinthecourtsofthisstate;(b) Found, in the courts of this state, to have

committed a delinquent act that would be a felony ifcommittedbyanadultandsuchpersonisunder24yearsofage;

(c) Convicted of or found to have committed acrimeagainst theUnitedStateswhich isdesignatedasafelony;

(d) Found to have committed a delinquent act inanotherstate,territory,orcountrythatwouldbeafelonyif committedbyanadult andwhichwaspunishablebyimprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year and suchpersonisunder24yearsofage;or

(e) Found guilty of an offense that is a felonyin another state, territory, or country and which waspunishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1year.

(2) Thissectionshallnotapplytoapersonconvictedofafelonywhosecivilrightsandfirearmauthorityhavebeenrestored.

(3) Exceptasotherwiseprovidedinsubsection(4),anypersonwhoviolatesthissectioncommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 874.04,if the offense described in subsection (1) has been

committedbyapersonwhohaspreviouslyqualifiedorcurrentlyqualifiesforthepenaltyenhancementsprovidedforins.874.04,theoffenseisafelonyofthefirstdegree,punishablebya termof yearsnot exceeding life or asprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

History.—ss.1,2,3,ch.29766,1955;s.1,ch.63-31;s.9,ch.69-306;s.754,ch.71-136;s.1,ch.71-318;s.169,ch.71-355;s.2,ch.76-165;s.6,ch.93-416;s.51,ch.98-280;s.39,ch.99-284;s.2,ch.2004-286;s.2,ch.2008-238.

790.233  Possession  of  firearm  or  ammunition prohibited when person  is  subject  to  an  injunction against  committing  acts  of  domestic  violence; penalties.—

(1) A person may not have in his or her care,custody,possession,orcontrolanyfirearmorammunitionif the person has been issued a final injunction that iscurrentlyinforceandeffect,restrainingthatpersonfromcommittingactsofdomesticviolence,andthathasbeenissuedunders.741.30.

(2) Apersonwhoviolatessubsection(1)commitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(3) It is the intent of the Legislature that thedisabilities regarding possession of firearms andammunitionareconsistentwithfederallaw.Accordingly,thissectionshallnotapply toastateor localofficerasdefined ins.943.10(14),holdinganactivecertification,whoreceivesorpossessesafirearmorammunitionforuseinperformingofficialdutiesonbehalfoftheofficer’semploying agency, unless otherwise prohibited by theemployingagency.

History.—s.1,ch.98-284.

790.235  Possession  of  firearm  or  ammunition by violent career criminal unlawful; penalty.—

(1) Any person who meets the violent careercriminal criteria under s. 775.084(1)(d), regardless ofwhethersuchpersonisorhaspreviouslybeensentencedasaviolentcareercriminal,whoownsorhas inhisorher care, custody, possession, or control any firearm,ammunition, or electric weapon or device, or carries aconcealedweapon,includingateargasgunorchemicalweaponordevice,commitsafelonyofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.Apersonconvictedofaviolationofthissectionshallbesentencedtoamandatoryminimumof15years’imprisonment;however,ifthepersonwouldbesentencedto a longer term of imprisonment under s. 775.084(4)(d),thepersonmustbesentencedunderthatprovision.A person convicted of a violation of this section is noteligibleforanyformofdiscretionaryearlyrelease,otherthanpardon,executiveclemency,orconditionalmedicalreleaseunders.947.149.

(2) Forpurposesofthissection,thepreviousfelonyconvictionsnecessarytomeettheviolentcareercriminalcriteria under s. 775.084(1)(d) may be convictionsfor felonies committed as an adult or adjudications ofdelinquencyforfeloniescommittedasajuvenile.Inordertobecountedasapriorfelonyforpurposesofthissection,thefelonymusthaveresultedinaconvictionsentenced

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(3) Thissectionshallnotapplytoapersonwhosecivilrightsandfirearmauthorityhavebeenrestored.

History.—s.7,ch.95-182;s.45,ch.96-388;s.6,ch.99-188;s.1,ch.2002-210;s.3,ch.2004-286.

790.24  Report  of  medical  treatment  of  certain wounds; penalty for failure to report.—Anyphysician,nurse, or employee thereof and any employee of ahospital, sanitarium, clinic, or nursing home knowinglytreatinganypersonsuffering fromagunshotwoundorlife-threatening injury indicating an act of violence, orreceivinga request for such treatment, shall report thesame immediately to the sheriff’s department of thecountyinwhichsaidtreatmentisadministeredorrequesttherefor received. This section does not affect anyrequirementthatapersonhastoreportabusepursuanttochapter39orchapter415.Anysuchpersonwillfullyfailing to report such treatment or request therefor isguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-35; s. 755, ch. 71-136; s. 1,ch.99-235.

790.25  Lawful ownership, possession, and use of firearms and other weapons.—

(1) DECLARATIONOFPOLICY.—TheLegislaturefinds as a matter of public policy and fact that it isnecessary to promote firearms safety and to curb andpreventtheuseoffirearmsandotherweaponsincrimeandbyincompetentpersonswithoutprohibitingthelawfuluseindefenseof life,home,andproperty,andtheusebyUnitedStatesorstatemilitaryorganizations,andasotherwisenowauthorizedbylaw,includingtherighttouseandownfirearmsfortargetpracticeandmarksmanshipon target practice ranges or other lawful places, andlawfulhuntingandotherlawfulpurposes.

(2) USESNOTAUTHORIZED.—(a) This section does not authorize carrying a

concealedweaponwithoutapermit,asprohibitedbyss.790.01and790.02.

(b) Theprotectionsof thissectiondonotapply tothefollowing:

1. A person who has been adjudged mentallyincompetent,who isaddicted to theuseofnarcoticsoranysimilardrug,orwhoisahabitualorchronicalcoholic,orapersonusingweaponsorfirearmsinviolationofss.790.07-790.115,790.145-790.19,790.22-790.24;

2. Vagrants and other undesirable persons asdefinedin1s.856.02;

3. A person in or about a place of nuisance asdefinedins.823.05,unlesssuchpersonisthereforlawenforcementorsomeotherlawfulpurpose.

(3) LAWFULUSES.—Theprovisionsofss.790.053and790.06donotapplyinthefollowinginstances,and,despitesuchsections,itislawfulforthefollowingpersonsto own, possess, and lawfully use firearms and otherweapons,ammunition,andsuppliesforlawfulpurposes:

(a) MembersoftheMilitia,NationalGuard,Florida

State Defense Force, Army, Navy, Air Force, MarineCorps, Coast Guard, organized reserves, and otherarmedforcesofthestateandoftheUnitedStates,whenonduty,whentrainingorpreparingthemselvesformilitaryduty,orwhilesubjecttorecallormobilization;

(b) CitizensofthisstatesubjecttodutyintheArmedForcesunders.2,Art.XoftheStateConstitution,underchapters250and251,andunderfederallaws,whenondutyorwhentrainingorpreparingthemselvesformilitaryduty;

(c) Personscarryingoutor trainingforemergencymanagementdutiesunderchapter252;

(d) Sheriffs, marshals, prison or jail wardens,police officers, Florida highway patrol officers, gamewardens,revenueofficers,forestofficials,specialofficersappointedundertheprovisionsofchapter354,andotherpeace and law enforcement officers and their deputiesandassistantsandfull-timepaidpeaceofficersofotherstatesandoftheFederalGovernmentwhoarecarryingoutofficialdutieswhileinthisstate;

(e) Officers or employees of the state or UnitedStatesdulyauthorizedtocarryaconcealedweapon;

(f) Guards or messengers of common carriers,expresscompanies,armoredcarcarriers,mailcarriers,banks, and other financial institutions, while actuallyemployed inandabout theshipment, transportation,ordeliveryofanymoney,treasure,bullion,bonds,orotherthingofvaluewithinthisstate;

(g) Regularlyenrolledmembersofanyorganizationduly authorized to purchase or receive weapons fromtheUnitedStatesorfromthisstate,orregularlyenrolledmembers of clubs organized for target, skeet, or trapshooting,whileatorgoingtoorfromshootingpractice;orregularlyenrolledmembersofclubsorganizedformodernor antique firearms collecting, while such membersare at or going to or from their collectors’ gun shows,conventions,orexhibits;

(h) Apersonengagedinfishing,camping,orlawfulhuntingorgoingtoorreturningfromafishing,camping,orlawfulhuntingexpedition;

(i) A person engaged in the business ofmanufacturing, repairing, or dealing in firearms, or theagentorrepresentativeofanysuchpersonwhileengagedinthelawfulcourseofsuchbusiness;

(j) A person firing weapons for testing or targetpractice under safe conditions and in a safe place notprohibitedbylaworgoingtoorfromsuchplace;

(k) Aperson firingweapons in a safe and secureindoorrangefortestingandtargetpractice;

(l) Apersontravelingbyprivateconveyancewhentheweaponissecurelyencasedorinapublicconveyancewhen the weapon is securely encased and not in theperson’smanualpossession;

(m) Apersonwhilecarryingapistolunloadedandin a securewrapper, concealed or otherwise, from theplaceofpurchasetohisorherhomeorplaceofbusinessortoaplaceofrepairorbacktohisorherhomeorplaceofbusiness;

(n) Apersonpossessingarmsathisorherhomeorplaceofbusiness;

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1. Areemployedfulltime;2. Meet the official training standards for firearms

established by the Criminal Justice Standards andTrainingCommissionasprovidedins.943.12(5)andtherequirements of ss. 493.6108(1)(a) and 943.13(1)-(4);and

3. Are individually designated by an affidavit ofconsent signed by the employing public defender andfiled with the clerk of the circuit court in the county inwhichtheemployingpublicdefenderresides.

(p) Investigatorsemployedbythecapitalcollateralregionalcounsel,whileactuallycarryingoutofficialduties,providedsuchinvestigators:

1. Areemployedfulltime;2. Meet the official training standards for firearms

as established by the Criminal Justice Standards andTrainingCommissionasprovidedins.943.12(1)andtherequirements of ss. 493.6108(1)(a) and 943.13(1)-(4);and

3. Are individually designated by an affidavit ofconsentsignedbythecapitalcollateralregionalcounselandfiledwiththeclerkofthecircuitcourtinthecountyinwhichtheinvestigatorisheadquartered.

(4) CONSTRUCTION.—This act shall be liberallyconstrued to carry out the declaration of policy hereinandinfavorof theconstitutionalright tokeepandbeararms for lawfulpurposes.Thisact issupplementalandadditionaltoexistingrightstobeararmsnowguaranteedbylawanddecisionsofthecourtsofFlorida,andnothingherein shall impair or diminishanyof such rights. Thisactshallsupersedeanylaw,ordinance,orregulationinconflictherewith.

(5) POSSESSIONINPRIVATECONVEYANCE.—Notwithstandingsubsection (2), it is lawfuland isnotaviolation of s. 790.01 for a person 18 years of age orolder to possess a concealed firearmor otherweaponforself-defenseorotherlawfulpurposewithintheinteriorofaprivateconveyance,withoutalicense,ifthefirearmorotherweaponissecurelyencasedorisotherwisenotreadily accessible for immediate use. Nothing hereincontainedprohibits thecarryingofa legalfirearmotherthanahandgunanywhereinaprivateconveyancewhensuch firearm is being carried for a lawful use. Nothingherein contained shall be construed to authorize thecarryingofaconcealedfirearmorotherweaponontheperson. This subsection shall be liberally construed infavor of the lawful use, ownership, and possession offirearmsandotherweapons,includinglawfulself-defenseasprovidedins.776.012.

History.—s.1,ch.65-410;s.32,ch.69-216;s.32,ch.73-334;s.2,ch.77-302;s.2,ch.82-131;s.15,ch.83-167;ss.45,49,ch.83-334;s.32,ch.84-258;s.68,ch.85-62;s.5,ch.85-332;s.15,ch.87-274;s.2,ch.87-537;s.1,ch.89-60;s.8,ch.90-364;s.1,ch.93-269;s.7,ch.93-416;s.89,ch.95-211;s.1218,ch.97-102;s.110,ch.2006-1;s.2,ch.2006-103.

1Note.—Repealedbys.3,ch.72-133.

1790.251  Protection  of  the  right  to  keep  and bear  arms  in  motor  vehicles  for  self-defense  and other lawful purposes; prohibited acts; duty of public 

and  private  employers;  immunity  from  liability; enforcement.—

(1) SHORTTITLE.—Thissectionmaybecitedasthe“PreservationandProtectionoftheRighttoKeepandBearArmsinMotorVehiclesActof2008.”

(2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, theterm:

(a) “Parking lot”means any property that is usedforparkingmotorvehiclesandisavailabletocustomers,employees,orinviteesfortemporaryorlong-termparkingorstorageofmotorvehicles.

(b) “Motor vehicle” means any automobile, truck,minivan,sportsutilityvehicle,motorhome, recreationalvehicle,motorcycle,motorscooter,oranyothervehicleoperated on the roads of this state and required to beregisteredunderstatelaw.

(c) “Employee”meansanypersonwhopossessesavalidlicenseissuedpursuanttos.790.06and:

1. Worksforsalary,wages,orotherremuneration;2. Isanindependentcontractor;or3. Isavolunteer, intern,orothersimilar individual

foranemployer.(d) “Employer”meansanybusiness that isasole

proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liabilitycompany, professional association, cooperative, jointventure, trust, firm, institution, or association, or publicsectorentity,thathasemployees.

(e) “Invitee”meansanybusinessinvitee,includingacustomerorvisitor,whoislawfullyonthepremisesofapublicorprivateemployer.As used in this section, the term “firearm” includesammunition and accoutrements attendant to the lawfulpossessionanduseofafirearm.

(3) LEGISLATIVE INTENT; FINDINGS.—This actisintendedtocodifythelong-standinglegislativepolicyofthestatethatindividualcitizenshaveaconstitutionalrighttokeepandbeararms,thattheyhaveaconstitutionalrighttopossessandkeeplegallyownedfirearmswithintheirmotorvehiclesforself-defenseandotherlawfulpurposes,andthattheserightsarenotabrogatedbyvirtueofacitizenbecomingacustomer,employee,orinviteeofabusinessentity. It is thefindingof theLegislature thatacitizen’slawfulpossession,transportation,andsecurekeepingoffirearmsandammunitionwithinhisorhermotorvehicleisessentialtotheexerciseofthefundamentalconstitutionalright tokeepandbeararmsandtheconstitutionalrightof self-defense. The Legislature finds that protectingandpreserving these rights isessential to theexerciseoffreedomandindividualresponsibility.TheLegislaturefurtherfindsthatnocitizencanorshouldberequiredtowaiveorabrogatehisorherrighttopossessandsecurelykeep firearmsandammunition lockedwithin his or hermotorvehiclebyvirtueofbecomingacustomer,employee,or invitee of any employer or business establishmentwithin thestate,unlessspecifically requiredbystateorfederallaw.

(4) PROHIBITED ACTS.—No public or privateemployer may violate the constitutional rights of anycustomer,employee,orinviteeasprovidedinparagraphs(a)-(e):

(a) No public or private employer may prohibitany customer, employee, or invitee from possessing

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(b) No public or private employermay violate theprivacy rights of a customer, employee, or invitee byverbal or written inquiry regarding the presence of afirearm insideor locked toaprivatemotor vehicle in aparkinglotorbyanactualsearchofaprivatemotorvehiclein a parking lot to ascertain the presence of a firearmwithinthevehicle.Further,nopublicorprivateemployermay takeanyactionagainst a customer, employee, orinviteebasedupon verbal orwritten statementsof anypartyconcerningpossessionofafirearmstoredinsideaprivatemotorvehicleinaparkinglotforlawfulpurposes.Asearchofaprivatemotorvehicleintheparkinglotofa public or private employer to ascertain the presenceof a firearmwithin the vehiclemay only be conductedbyon-dutylawenforcementpersonnel,basedupondueprocessandmustcomplywithconstitutionalprotections.

(c) No public or private employer shall conditionemploymentuponeither:

1. The fact that an employee or prospectiveemployeeholdsordoesnotholdalicenseissuedpursuanttos.790.06;or

2. Anyagreementbyanemployeeoraprospectiveemployee that prohibits an employee from keeping alegalfirearm locked insideor locked toaprivatemotorvehicle in a parking lot when such firearm is kept forlawfulpurposes.

(d) No public or private employer shall prohibit orattempt to prevent any customer, employee, or inviteefrom entering the parking lot of the employer’s placeof business because the customer’s, employee’s, orinvitee’s private motor vehicle contains a legal firearmbeing carried for lawful purposes, that is out of sightwithin the customer’s, employee’s, or invitee’s privatemotorvehicle.

(e) No public or private employer may terminatetheemploymentoforotherwisediscriminateagainstanemployee,orexpelacustomeror invitee forexercisinghisorherconstitutionalrighttokeepandbeararmsorforexercisingtherightofself-defenseaslongasafirearmisneverexhibitedoncompanyproperty forany reasonotherthanlawfuldefensivepurposes.This subsection applies to all public sector employers,includingthosealreadyprohibitedfromregulatingfirearmsundertheprovisionsofs.790.33.

(5) DUTY OF CARE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATEEMPLOYERS;IMMUNITYFROMLIABILITY.—

(a) Whensubjecttotheprovisionsofsubsection(4),apublicorprivateemployerhasnodutyofcarerelatedtotheactionsprohibitedundersuchsubsection.

(b) A public or private employer is not liable ina civil action based on actions or inactions taken incompliancewith this section.The immunityprovided inthissubsectiondoesnotapplytocivilactionsbasedonactions or inactions of public or private employers thatareunrelatedtocompliancewiththissection.

(c) Nothing contained in this section shall beinterpreted to expand any existing duty, or create anyadditionalduty,onthepartofapublicorprivateemployer,

propertyowner,orpropertyowner’sagent.(6) ENFORCEMENT.—The Attorney General

shallenforcetheprotectionsofthisactonbehalfofanycustomer,employee,orinviteeaggrievedunderthisact.Ifthereisreasonablecausetobelievethattheaggrievedperson’s rights under this act have been violated by apublic or private employer, the Attorney General shallcommenceaciviloradministrativeaction fordamages,injunctivereliefandcivilpenalties,andsuchotherreliefasmaybeappropriateundertheprovisionsofs.760.51,ormaynegotiateasettlementwithanyemployeronbehalfofanypersonaggrievedundertheact.However,nothingin thisactshallprohibit the rightofapersonaggrievedunderthisacttobringacivilactionforviolationofrightsprotectedundertheact.Inanysuccessfulactionbroughtbyacustomer,employee,orinviteeaggrievedunderthisact,thecourtshallawardallreasonablepersonalcostsandlossessufferedbytheaggrievedpersonasaresultoftheviolationofrightsunderthisact.Inanyactionbroughtpursuanttothisact,thecourtshallawardallcourtcostsandattorney’sfeestotheprevailingparty.

(7) EXCEPTIONS.—Theprohibitionsinsubsection(4)donotapplyto:

(a) Any school property as defined and regulatedunders.790.115.

(b) Any correctional institution regulated under s.944.47orchapter957.

(c) Anypropertywhereanuclear-poweredelectricitygenerationfacilityislocated.

(d) Propertyownedorleasedbyapublicorprivateemployerorthelandlordofapublicorprivateemployeruponwhichareconductedsubstantialactivitiesinvolvingnationaldefense,aerospace,orhomelandsecurity.

(e) Property owned or leased by a public orprivate employer or the landlord of a public or privateemployer upon which the primary business conductedis the manufacture, use, storage, or transportation ofcombustible or explosive materials regulated understateorfederal law,orpropertyownedor leasedbyanemployerwhohasobtainedapermitrequiredunder18U.S.C. s. 842 to engage in the business of importing,manufacturing,ordealinginexplosivematerialsonsuchproperty.

(f) Amotor vehicleowned, leased,or rentedbyapublicorprivateemployerorthe landlordofapublicorprivateemployer.

(g) Anyotherpropertyownedorleasedbyapublicorprivateemployerorthelandlordofapublicorprivateemployer uponwhich possession of a firearm or otherlegal product by a customer, employee, or invitee isprohibited pursuant to any federal law, contract with afederalgovernmententity,orgenerallawofthisstate.

History.—s.1,ch.2008-7.1Note.—Section 15, ch. 2011-119, provides that

“[t]he amendmentsmade to ss. 509.144 and 932.701,FloridaStatutes,andthecreationofs.901.1503,FloridaStatutes,bythisactdonotaffectorimpedetheprovisionsofs.790.251,FloridaStatutes,oranyotherprotectionorrightguaranteedbytheSecondAmendmenttotheUnitedStatesConstitution.”

790.256  Public  service  announcements.—26

F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790TheDepartment of Health shall prepare public serviceannouncementsfordisseminationtoparentsthroughoutthe state, of theprovisionsof chapter 93-416, LawsofFlorida.

History.—s.9,ch.93-416;s.295,ch.99-8.

790.27  Alteration  or  removal  of  firearm  serial number  or  possession,  sale,  or  delivery  of  firearm with  serial  number  altered  or  removed  prohibited; penalties.—

(1)(a) Itisunlawfulforanypersontoknowinglyalterorremovethemanufacturer’sorimporter’sserialnumberfrom a firearm with intent to disguise the true identitythereof.

(b) Any person violating paragraph (a) is guilty ofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(2)(a) It is unlawful for any person to knowinglysell, deliver, or possess any firearm on which themanufacturer’s or importer’s serial number has beenunlawfullyalteredorremoved.

(b) Anypersonviolatingparagraph(a)isguiltyofamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(3) Thissectionshallnotapplytoantiquefirearms.History.—s.2,ch.79-58;s.179,ch.91-224.

790.29  Paramilitary  training;  teaching  or participation prohibited.—

(1) Thisactshallbeknownandmaybecitedasthe“StateAntiparamilitaryTrainingAct.”

(2) Asusedinthissection,theterm“civildisorder”means a public disturbance involving acts of violenceby an assemblage of three or more persons, whichdisturbance causesan immediate danger of, or resultsin,damageorinjurytothepropertyorpersonofanyotherindividualwithintheUnitedStates.

(3)(a) Whoever teaches or demonstrates to anyotherpersontheuse,application,ormakingofanyfirearm,destructivedevice,ortechniquecapableofcausinginjuryordeathtopersons,knowingorhavingreasontoknowor intending that the samewill be unlawfully employedforusein,orinfurtheranceof,acivildisorderwithintheUnited States, is guilty of a felony of the third degree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(b) Whoeverassembleswithoneormorepersonsforthepurposeoftrainingwith,practicingwith,orbeinginstructedintheuseofanyfirearm,destructivedevice,ortechniquecapableofcausinginjuryordeathtopersons,intendingtounlawfullyemploythesameforusein,orinfurtheranceof,acivildisorderwithin theUnitedStates,is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable asprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(4) Nothing contained in this section shall beconstrued to prohibit any act of a law enforcementofficerwhich isperformed inconnectionwith the lawfulperformanceofhisorherofficialdutiesortoprohibitthetraining or teaching of the use ofweapons to be usedfor hunting, recreation, competition, self-defenseor theprotection of one’s person or property, or other lawfuluse.

History.—s.1,ch.82-5;s.164,ch.83-216;s.1220,ch.97-102.

790.31  Armor-piercing or exploding ammunition or  dragon’s  breath  shotgun  shells,  bolo  shells,  or flechette shells prohibited.—

(1) Asusedinthissection,theterm:(a) “Armor-piercingbullet”meansanybulletwhich

has a steel inner core or core of equivalent hardnessandatruncatedconeandwhichisdesignedforuseinahandgunasanarmor-piercingormetal-piercingbullet.

(b) “Exploding bullet” means any bullet that canbe fired from any firearm, if such bullet is designed oraltered so as to detonate or forcibly break up throughtheuseofanexplosiveordeflagrantcontainedwhollyorpartiallywithinorattachedtosuchbullet.Thetermdoesnot include any bullet designed to expand or break upthrough the mechanical forces of impact alone or anysignalingdeviceorpest controldevicenotdesigned toimpactonanytarget.

(c) “Handgun” means a firearm capable of beingcarried and used by one hand, such as a pistol orrevolver.

(d) “Dragon’s breath shotgun shell” means anyshotgunshellthatcontainsexothermicpyrophoricmischmetalastheprojectileandthat isdesignedforthesolepurpose of throwing or spewing a flame or fireball tosimulateaflamethrower.

(e) “Boloshell”meansanyshellthatcanbefiredinafirearmandthatexpelsasprojectilestwoormoremetalballsconnectedbysolidmetalwire.

(f) “Flechette shell” means any shell that can befiredinafirearmandthatexpelstwoormorepiecesoffin-stabilizedsolidmetalwireor twoormoresoliddart-typeprojectiles.

(2)(a) Any personwhomanufactures, sells, offersforsale,ordeliversanyarmor-piercingbulletorexplodingbullet, or dragon’s breath shotgun shell, bolo shell, orflechette shell is guilty of a felony of the third degree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(b) Any personwho possesses an armor-piercingbullet or exploding bullet with knowledge of its armor-piercingor exploding capabilities loaded in a handgun,orwhopossessesadragon’sbreathshotgunshell,boloshell,orflechetteshellwithknowledgeofitscapabilitiesloadedinafirearm,isguiltyofafelonyofthethirddegree,punishableasprovided ins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(c) Any personwho possesses with intent to useanarmor-piercingbulletorexplodingbulletordragon’sbreathshotgunshell,boloshell,orflechetteshelltoassistinthecommissionofacriminalactisguiltyofafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082,s.775.083,ors.775.084.

(3) Thissectiondoesnotapplyto:(a) The possession of any item described in

subsection (1) by any law enforcement officer, whenpossessedinconnectionwiththeperformanceofhisorherdutyasalawenforcementofficer,orlawenforcementagency.

(b) Themanufactureofitemsdescribedinsubsection

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(c) The sale or delivery of items described insubsection(1)tolawenforcementagencies.

History.—s.1,ch.83-253;s.1,ch.92-141;s.1221,ch.97-102.

790.33  Field  of  regulation  of  firearms  and ammunition preempted.—

(1) PREEMPTION.—ExceptasexpresslyprovidedbytheStateConstitutionorgenerallaw,theLegislaturehereby declares that it is occupying the whole fieldof regulation of firearms and ammunition, includingthe purchase, sale, transfer, taxation, manufacture,ownership, possession, storage, and transportationthereof,totheexclusionofallexistingandfuturecounty,city,town,ormunicipalordinancesoranyadministrativeregulationsorrulesadoptedbylocalorstategovernmentrelating thereto.Anysuchexistingordinances, rules,orregulationsareherebydeclarednullandvoid.

(2) POLICYANDINTENT.—(a) Itistheintentofthissectiontoprovideuniform

firearmslawsinthestate;todeclareallordinancesandregulationsnullandvoidwhichhavebeenenactedbyanyjurisdictionsotherthanstateandfederal,whichregulatefirearms,ammunition,orcomponentsthereof;toprohibitthe enactment of any future ordinances or regulationsrelatingtofirearms,ammunition,orcomponentsthereofunlessspecificallyauthorizedby thissectionorgenerallaw; and to require local jurisdictions to enforce statefirearmslaws.

(b) Itisfurthertheintentofthissectiontodeterandprevent theviolationof thissectionand theviolationofrights protected under the constitution and lawsof thisstate related to firearms, ammunition, or componentsthereof,bytheabuseofofficialauthoritythatoccurswhenenactmentsarepassedinviolationofstatelaworundercoloroflocalorstateauthority.

(3) PROHIBITIONS;PENALTIES.—(a) Anyperson,county,agency,municipality,district,

orotherentitythatviolatestheLegislature’soccupationofthewholefieldofregulationoffirearmsandammunition,asdeclaredinsubsection(1),byenactingorcausingtobeenforcedanylocalordinanceoradministrativeruleorregulation impinginguponsuchexclusiveoccupationofthefieldshallbeliableassetforthherein.

(b) If any county, city, town, or other localgovernmentviolatesthissection,thecourtshalldeclarethe improper ordinance, regulation, or rule invalid andissueapermanentinjunctionagainstthelocalgovernmentprohibiting it fromenforcingsuchordinance, regulation,or rule. It isnodefense that inenacting theordinance,regulation, or rule the local government was acting ingoodfaithoruponadviceofcounsel.

(c) If the court determines that a violation wasknowing and willful, the court shall assess a civil fineof up to $5,000 against the elected or appointed localgovernmentofficialorofficialsoradministrativeagencyheadunderwhosejurisdictiontheviolationoccurred.

(d) Except as required by applicable law, publicfunds may not be used to defend or reimburse theunlawfulconductofanypersonfoundtohaveknowingly

andwillfullyviolatedthissection.(e) Aknowingandwillfulviolationofanyprovision

of thissectionbyapersonacting inanofficialcapacityforanyentityenactingorcausingtobeenforcedalocalordinanceoradministrativeruleorregulationprohibitedunderparagraph(a)orotherwiseundercoloroflawshallbe cause for termination of employment or contract orremovalfromofficebytheGovernor.

(f) Apersonoranorganizationwhosemembershipis adversely affected by any ordinance, regulation,measure, directive, rule, enactment, order, or policypromulgated or caused to be enforced in violation ofthis section may file suit against any county, agency,municipality, district, or other entity in any court of thisstatehavingjurisdictionoveranydefendanttothesuitfordeclaratoryandinjunctivereliefandforactualdamages,as limitedherein,causedby theviolation.Acourtshallawardtheprevailingplaintiffinanysuchsuit:

1. Reasonable attorney’s fees and costs inaccordance with the laws of this state, including acontingencyfeemultiplier,asauthorizedbylaw;and

2. Theactualdamagesincurred,butnotmorethan$100,000.Interestonthesumsawardedpursuanttothissubsectionshallaccrueatthelegalratefromthedateonwhichsuitwasfiled.

(4) EXCEPTIONS.—Thissectiondoesnotprohibit:(a) Zoning ordinances that encompass firearms

businesses along with other businesses, except thatzoningordinances thataredesignedfor thepurposeofrestrictingorprohibiting thesale,purchase, transfer,ormanufactureoffirearmsorammunitionasamethodofregulatingfirearmsorammunitionareinconflictwiththissubsectionandareprohibited;

(b) Adulyorganizedlawenforcementagencyfromenactingandenforcingregulationspertainingtofirearms,ammunition,orfirearmaccessoriesissuedtoorusedbypeaceofficersinthecourseoftheirofficialduties;

(c) Except as provided in s. 790.251, any entitysubjecttotheprohibitionsofthissectionfromregulatingorprohibitingthecarryingoffirearmsandammunitionbyanemployeeoftheentityduringandinthecourseoftheemployee’sofficialduties;

(d) Acourtoradministrativelawjudgefromhearingand resolving any case or controversy or issuing anyopinionororderonamatterwithinthejurisdictionofthatcourtorjudge;or

(e) The Florida Fish and Wildlife ConservationCommission from regulating the use of firearms orammunitionasamethodoftakingwildlifeandregulatingtheshootingrangesmanagedbythecommission.

(5) SHORTTITLE.—Ascreatedbychapter87-23,Laws of Florida, this sectionmay be cited as the “JoeCarlucciUniformFirearmsAct.”

History.—ss.1,2,3,4,ch.87-23;s.5,ch.88-183;s.1,ch.2011-109.

790.331  Prohibition  of  civil  actions  against firearms or ammunition manufacturers, firearms trade associations, firearms or ammunition distributors, or firearms or ammunition dealers.—

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F.S. 2011 WEAPONS AND FIREARMS Ch. 790manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms andammunitionbymanufacturers,distributors,ordealersdulylicensedbytheappropriatefederalandstateauthoritiesis a lawful activity and is not unreasonably dangerous,and further finds that the unlawful use of firearms andammunition, rather than their lawful manufacture,distribution, or sale, is the proximate cause of injuriesarisingfromtheirunlawfuluse.

(2) Except as permitted by this section, a legalaction against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer,firearms trade association, firearms or ammunitiondistributor, or firearms or ammunition dealer on behalfof thestateor itsagenciesand instrumentalities,oronbehalf of a county,municipality, special district, or anyother political subdivision or agency of the state, fordamages,abatement,orinjunctivereliefresultingfromorarisingoutofthelawfuldesign,marketing,distribution,orsaleoffirearmsorammunitiontothepublicisprohibited.However, this subsection does not preclude a naturalperson from bringing an action against a firearms orammunition manufacturer, firearms trade association,firearms or ammunition distributor, or firearms orammunitiondealerforbreachofawrittencontract,breachofanexpresswarranty,orinjuriesresultingfromadefectinthematerialsorworkmanshipinthemanufactureofafirearmorammunition.

(3) Acounty,municipality,specialdistrict,orotherpoliticalsubdivisionoragencyofthestatemaynotsuefororrecoverfromafirearmsorammunitionmanufacturer,firearms trade association, firearms or ammunitiondistributor, or firearms or ammunition dealer damages,abatement,orinjunctivereliefinanycasethatarisesoutoforresultsfromthelawfuldesign,marketing,distribution,orsaleoffirearmsorammunitiontothepublic.

(4) Thissectiondoesnotprohibitanactionagainsta firearms or ammunition manufacturer, distributor, ordealerfor:

(a) Breach of contract or warranty in connectionwith a firearm or ammunition purchased by a county,municipality,specialdistrict,orotherpoliticalsubdivisionoragencyofthestate.

(b) Injuriesresultingfromthemalfunctionofafirearmorammunitionduetoadefectindesignormanufacture.

(5)(a) Forthepurposesofthissection,thepotentialof a firearm or ammunition to cause serious injury,damage,ordeathasaresultofnormalfunctiondoesnotconstituteadefectiveconditionoftheproduct.

(b) A firearm or ammunition may not be deemeddefective on the basis of its potential to cause seriousinjury, damage, or death when discharged legally orillegally.

(6)(a) Ifacivilaction isbrought inviolationof thissection,thedefendantmayrecoverallexpensesresultingfromsuchaction from thegovernmental entitybringingsuchaction.

(b) Inanycivilactionwherethecourtfindsthatthedefendantisimmuneasprovidedinthissection,thecourtshallawardthedefendantallattorney’sfees,costsandcompensationforlossofincome,andexpensesincurredasaresultofsuchaction.

(7) Thissectionappliestoanyactionbroughtonoraftertheeffectivedateofthissection.

History.—s.1,ch.2001-38.

790.333  Sport  shooting  and  training  range protection;  liability;  claims,  expenses,  and  fees; penalties; preemption; construction.—

(1) LEGISLATIVEFINDINGS.—(a) TheLegislaturefindsthatinexcessof400sport

shootingandtrainingrangesexistonpublicandprivatelandsthroughoutthisstate.

(b) These sport shooting and training ranges arewidely used and enjoyed by the residents of this stateandareanecessarycomponentoftheguaranteesoftheSecond Amendment to the United States Constitutionandofs.8,Art.IoftheStateConstitution.

(c) Many of these ranges are used by state andlocal law enforcement agencies for training, practice,andregularmandatoryqualificationbylawenforcementofficers;byFishandWildlifeConservationCommissionhuntersafetyinstructorswhoteachadultsandyoungstersinthesafeuseandhandlingoffirearmsinpreparationforobtaining hunting licenses; by school boards, colleges,anduniversitiesforreserveofficertrainingcorpstrainingand activities; by school shooting teams; by Olympiccompetitors; and by certified instructors who teach thesafe use and handling of firearms in preparation forapplying for licenses to carry concealed firearms forlawfulself-protection.

(d) The public policy of the State of Florida is toencourage the safe handling and operation of firearmsand mandates appropriate training in the safe useand handling of firearms for persons licensed to carryconcealedfirearmsandforpersonslicensedtohuntinthestate.Sportshootingandtrainingrangesthroughoutthisstateprovide the locationatwhich this importantpublicpurpose is served and at which the firearms trainingmandatesarefulfilled.

(e) Projectiles are integral to sport shooting andtraining rangeactivityand to theownershipanduseoffirearms.

(f) Over years of operation, projectiles haveaccumulatedintheenvironmentatmanyranges.Whetherthis projectile accumulation has caused or will causedegradationoftheenvironmentorharmtohumanhealthdependsonfactorsthataresite-specific.Therefore,sportshootingandtrainingrangesmustbeallowedflexibilitytoapplyappropriateenvironmentalmanagementpracticesat ranges. The use of environmental managementpractices can be implemented to avoid or reduce anypotentialforadverseenvironmentalimpact.

(g) The Department of Environmental Protection,in collaboration with shooting range owners andoperators,sportshootingorganizations,lawenforcementrepresentatives, and university researchers, hasdeveloped shooting range best management practicesin order to minimize any potential for any adverseenvironmental impact resulting from the operation ofshootingranges.

(h) Appropriate environmental managementpractices, when implemented where applicable, canminimizeoreliminateenvironmentalimpactsassociatedwithprojectiles.Environmentalmanagementpracticestomaintainortoimprovetheconditionofrangesisevolving

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(i) Unnecessary litigation and unnecessaryregulation by governmental agencies of sport shootingandtrainingrangesimpairstheabilityofresidentsofthisstate to ensure safe handling of firearms and to enjoythe recreational opportunities ranges provide. The costof defending these actions is prohibitive and threatenstobankruptanddestroy thesportshootingandtrainingrangeindustry.

(j) TheDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtectiondoesnothavenorhasiteverhadauthoritytoforcepermittingrequirements of part IV of chapter 403 on owners andoperatorsofsportshootingandtrainingranges.

(k) The elimination of sport shooting ranges willunnecessarilyimpairtheabilityofresidentsofthisstatetoexerciseandpracticetheirconstitutionalguaranteesundertheSecondAmendmenttotheUnitedStatesConstitutionandunders.8,Art.IoftheStateConstitution.

(2) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The Legislatureintends to protect public and private sport shooting ortraining range owners, operators, users, employees,agents, contractors, customers, lenders, and insurersfromlawsuitsandotherlegalactionsbythestate,specialpurposedistricts,orpoliticalsubdivisionsandtopromotemaximumflexibility for implementationofenvironmentalmanagementpracticesandoftheprinciplesofrisk-basedcorrectiveactionpursuanttos.376.30701.Itisalsotheintent of the Legislature that legal action against sportshooting and training ranges will only be a last-resortoptionandbeavailableonlytothedepartmentandonlyafterallreasonableeffortstoresolvedisputesatshootingranges, including compliance assistance, negotiations,andalternativedisputeresolution,havebeenattempted.

(3) DEFINITIONS.—Asusedinthisact:(a) “Department” means the Department of

EnvironmentalProtection.(b) “Operator”meansanypersonwhooperatesor

hasoperatedasportshootingortrainingrange.(c) “Owner” means any person who owns or has

ownedasportshootingortrainingrangeoranyinteresttherein.

(d) “Projectile” means any object expelled,propelled,discharged,shot,orotherwisereleased fromafirearm,BBgun,airgun,orsimilardevice,including,butnotlimitedto,gunpowder,ammunition,lead,shot,skeet,and trap targetsandassociatedchemicals,derivatives,andconstituentsthereof.

(e) “Environmentalmanagementpractices”includesbut is not limited to Best Management Practices forEnvironmentalStewardshipofFloridaShootingRangesas developed by the Department of EnvironmentalProtection.Suchpracticesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,controlandcontainmentofprojectiles,preventionofthemigrationofprojectilesand theirconstituents togroundand surface water, periodic removal and recycling ofprojectiles,anddocumentationofactionstaken.

(f) “Environment” means the air, water, surfacewater,sediment,soil,andgroundwaterandothernaturalandmanmaderesourcesofthisstate.

(g) “User”meansanyperson,partner,jointventure,businessorsocialentity,orcorporation,oranygroupoftheforegoing,organizedorunitedforabusiness,sport,

orsocialpurpose.(h) “Sport shooting and training range” or “range”

meansanyareathathasbeendesigned,oroperatedfortheuseof,firearms,rifles,shotguns,pistols,silhouettes,skeet, trap, black powder,BBguns, airguns, or similardevices,oranyothertypeofsportortrainingshooting.

(4) DUTIES.—(a) NolaterthanJanuary1,2005,thedepartment

shallmakeagoodfaithefforttoprovidecopiesoftheBestManagementPracticesforEnvironmentalStewardshipofFlorida Shooting Ranges to all owners or operators ofsportshootingor training ranges.Thedepartmentshallalso provide technical assistance with implementingenvironmentalmanagementpractices,whichmayincludeworkshops, demonstrations, or other guidance, if anyowner or operator of sport shooting or training rangesrequestssuchassistance.

(b) NolaterthanJanuary1,2006,sportshootingortrainingrangeowners,operators,tenants,oroccupantsshall implement situation appropriate environmentalmanagementpractices.

(c) Ifcontaminationissuspectedoridentifiedbyanyowner,operator,tenant,oroccupantofsportshootingortrainingranges,anyowner,operator,tenant,oroccupantof sport shooting or training ranges may request thatthe department assist with or perform contaminationassessment, including, but not limited to, assistancepreparingandpresentingaplantoconfirmthepresenceandextentofcontamination.

(d) If contamination is suspected or identified bya third-party complaint or adjacent property samplingevents,thedepartmentshallgive60days’noticetothesportshootingortrainingrangeowner,operator,tenant,oroccupantof thedepartment’s intent toenter thesitefor the purpose of investigating potential sources ofcontamination.Thedepartmentmayassistwithorperformcontaminationassessment, including,butnot limitedto,assistancepreparingandpresentingaplantoconfirmthepresenceandextentofcontamination.

(e) If the department confirms contaminationunder paragraph (c) or paragraph (d), principles ofrisk-based corrective action pursuant to s. 376.30701shall be applied to sport shooting or training ranges.Applicationof theminimumrisk-basedcorrectiveactionprinciplesshallbetheprimaryresponsibilityofthesportshooting range or training range owner or operator forimplementation,however, thedepartmentmayassist intheseefforts.Risk-basedcorrectiveactionplansusedforthesecleanupsshallbebaseduponthepresumptionthatthesportshootingor training range isan industrialuseandnotaresidentialuseandwillcontinuetobeoperatedasasportshootingortrainingrange.

(5) SPORT SHOOTING AND TRAINING RANGEPROTECTION.—

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law,anypublicorprivateowner,operator,employee,agent,contractor,customer,lender,insurer,oruserofanysportshootingortrainingrangelocatedinthisstateshallhaveimmunityfromlawsuitsandotherlegalactionsfromthestateandanyof itsagencies,specialpurposedistricts,or political subdivisions for any claims of any kindassociatedwiththeuse,release,placement,deposition,

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(b) Nothing in this act is intended to impair ordiminishtheprivatepropertyrightsofownersofpropertyadjoiningasportshootingortrainingrange.

(c) Thesportshootingandtrainingrangeprotectionsprovided by this act are supplemental to any otherprotectionsprovidedbygenerallaw.

(6) WITHDRAWALSOFCLAIMSANDRECOVERYOFEXPENSESANDATTORNEY’SFEES.—

(a) Within 90 days after the effective date of thisactbecominglaw,allclaimsbythestateandanyof itsagencies,specialpurposedistricts,orpoliticalsubdivisionsagainstsportshootingortrainingrangespendinginanycourtofthisstateorbeforeanyadministrativeagencyonJanuary1,2004,shallbewithdrawn.Theterminationofsuchcasesshallhavenoeffectonthedefendant’scauseofaction fordamages, reasonableattorney’s fees,andcosts.

(b) In any action filed in violation of this act afterthe effective date of this act, the defendant shallrecover all expenses resulting from such action fromthegovernmental body,person,orentitybringingsuchunlawfulaction.

(7) PENALTIES.—Anyofficial,agent,oremployeeofacounty,municipality, town,specialpurposedistrict,orotherpoliticalsubdivisionoragentofthestate,whileheorshewasacting inhisorherofficial capacityandwithinthescopeofhisorheremploymentoroffice,whointentionally and maliciously violates the provisions ofthissectionorispartytobringinganactioninviolationofthissectioncommitsamisdemeanorofthefirstdegree,punishableasprovidedinss.775.082and775.083.

(8) PREEMPTION.—Exceptasexpresslyprovidedbygenerallaw,theLegislatureherebydeclaresthatitisoccupying thewhole field of regulation of firearmsandammunition use at sport shooting and training ranges,includingtheenvironmentaleffectsofprojectiledepositionatsportshootingandtrainingranges.

(9) Theprovisionsof thisactshall supersedeanyconflictingprovisionsofchapter376orchapter403.

(10) CONSTRUCTION.—Thisactshallbeliberallyconstrued to effectuate its remedial and deterrentpurposes.

History.—s.1,ch.2004-56.

790.335  Prohibition  of  registration  of  firearms; electronic records.—

(1) LEGISLATIVEFINDINGSANDINTENT.—(a) TheLegislaturefindsanddeclaresthat:1. Therightofindividualstokeepandbeararmsis

guaranteed under both the Second Amendment to theUnited StatesConstitution and s. 8, Art. I of the StateConstitution.

2. Alist,record,orregistryoflegallyownedfirearmsor law-abidingfirearmowners isnota lawenforcementtoolandcanbecomeaninstrumentforprofiling,harassing,orabusinglaw-abidingcitizensbasedontheirchoiceto

own a firearm and exercise their Second Amendmentright to keep and bear arms as guaranteed under theUnitedStatesConstitution.Further,suchalist,record,orregistryhasthepotentialtofallintothewronghandsandbecomeashoppinglistforthieves.

3. Alist,record,orregistryoflegallyownedfirearmsor law-abiding firearm owners is not a tool for fightingterrorism, but rather is an instrument that canbeusedasameanstoprofileinnocentcitizensandtoharassandabuseAmericancitizensbasedsolelyontheirchoicetoownfirearmsandexercisetheirSecondAmendmentrighttokeepandbeararmsasguaranteedundertheUnitedStatesConstitution.

4. Law-abidingfirearmownerswhosenameshavebeen illegally recorded in a list, record, or registry areentitledtoredress.

(b) TheLegislature intends through theprovisionsofthissectionto:

1. ProtecttherightofindividualstokeepandbeararmsasguaranteedunderboththeSecondAmendmentto theUnitedStatesConstitutionands.8,Art. I of theStateConstitution.

2. Protect theprivacyrightsof law-abidingfirearmowners.

(2) PROHIBITIONS.—No state governmentalagency or local government, special district, or otherpoliticalsubdivisionorofficial,agent,oremployeeofsuchstateorothergovernmentalentityoranyotherperson,public or private, shall knowingly and willfully keep orcausetobekeptanylist,record,orregistryofprivatelyowned firearms or any list, record, or registry of theownersofthosefirearms.

(3) EXCEPTIONS.—Theprovisionsof thissectionshallnotapplyto:

(a) Records of firearms that have been used incommittinganycrime.

(b) Records relating toanypersonwhohasbeenconvictedofacrime.

(c) Records of firearms that have been reportedstolen that are retained for a period not in excess of10 days after such firearms are recovered. Officialdocumentationrecordingthetheftofarecoveredweaponmaybemaintainednolongerthanthebalanceoftheyearentered,plus2years.

(d) Firearmrecordsthatmustberetainedbyfirearmdealersunderfederallaw,includingcopiesofsuchrecordstransmitted to law enforcement agencies.However, nostategovernmentalagencyorlocalgovernment,specialdistrict,orotherpoliticalsubdivisionorofficial,agent,oremployeeofsuchstateorothergovernmentalentityorany other person, private or public, shall accumulate,compile,computerize,orotherwisecollectorconvertsuchwrittenrecordsintoanyformoflist,registry,ordatabaseforanypurpose.

(e)1. Records kept pursuant to the recordkeepingprovisionsofs.790.065;however,nothinginthissectionshall be construed to authorize the public releaseor inspection of records that are made confidentialand exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) by s.790.065(4)(a).

2. Nothing in thisparagraphshallbeconstrued toallowthemaintainingofrecordscontainingthenamesof

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(f) Firearmrecords,includingpaperpawntransactionformsandcontractsonfirearmtransactions,requiredbychapters538and539.

1. Electronic firearm records held pursuant tochapter538mayonlybekeptbyasecondhanddealerfor30daysafterthedateofthepurchaseofthefirearmbythesecondhanddealer.

2. Electronic firearm records held pursuant tochapter 539mayonly be kept by a pawnbroker for 30daysaftertheexpirationoftheloanthatissecuredbyafirearmor30daysafterthedateofpurchaseofafirearm,whicheverisapplicable.

3. Except as required by federal law, any firearmrecordskeptpursuanttochapter538orchapter539shallnot,atanytime,beelectronicallytransferredtoanypublicorprivateentity,agency,business,orenterprise,norshallanysuchrecordsbecopiedortransferredforpurposesofaccumulationofsuch records into lists, registries,ordatabases.

4. Notwithstanding subparagraph 3., secondhanddealers and pawnbrokers may electronically submitfirearm transaction records to the appropriate lawenforcementagenciesasrequiredbychapters538and539; however, the law enforcement agencies may notelectronicallysubmitsuchrecordstoanyotherpersonorentityandmustdestroysuchrecordswithin60daysafterreceiptofsuchrecords.

5. Notwithstanding subparagraph 3., secondhanddealersandpawnbrokersmayelectronicallysubmitlimitedfirearms records consisting solely of themanufacturer,model,serialnumber,andcaliberofpawnedorpurchasedfirearmstoathird-partyprivateproviderthatisexclusivelyincorporated, exclusively owned, and exclusivelyoperated in theUnitedStatesand that restrictsaccesstosuchinformationtoonlyappropriatelawenforcementagenciesforlegitimatelawenforcementpurposes.Suchrecordsmustbedestroyedwithin30daysby the third-partyprovider.Asaconditionofreceiptofsuchrecords,the third-partyprovidermustagree inwriting tocomplywith the requirements of this section. Any pawnbrokeror secondhand dealer who contracts with a third-partyproviderotherthanasprovidedinthisactorelectronicallytransmitsanyrecordsoffirearmstransactionstoanythird-partyproviderotherthantherecordsspecificallyallowedbythisparagraphcommitsafelonyoftheseconddegree,punishableasprovidedins.775.082ors.775.083.

(g) Records kept by the Department of LawEnforcementofNCICtransactionstotheextentrequiredbyfederallawandalogofdatesofrequestsforcriminalhistoryrecordchecks,uniqueapprovalandnonapprovalnumbers,licenseidentificationnumbers,andtransactionnumberscorrespondingtosuchdates.

(h) Records of an insurer that, as a condition toproviding insurance against theft or loss of a firearm,identify such firearm. Such records may not be sold,commingled with records relating to other firearms, ortransferredtoanyotherpersonorentity.Theinsurermaynotkeeparecordofsuchfirearmmorethan60daysafterthepolicyofinsuranceexpiresorafternotificationbythe

insuredthat the insured isno longer theownerofsuchfirearm.

(i) Lists of customers of a firearm dealer retainedbysuchdealer,providedthatsuch listsdonotdisclosethe particular firearms purchased. Such lists, or anypartsthereof,maynotbesold,commingledwithrecordsrelating to other firearms, or transferred to any otherpersonorentity.

(j) Salesreceiptsretainedbytheselleroffirearmsorbyapersonprovidingcreditforsuchpurchase,providedthatsuchreceiptsshallnotserveasorbeusedfor thecreationofadatabaseforregistrationoffirearms.

(k) Personalrecordsoffirearmsmaintainedbytheownerofsuchfirearms.

(l) Records maintained by a business that storesoractsasthesellingagentoffirearmsonbehalfofthelawfulownerofthefirearms.

(m) Membershiplistsoforganizationscomprisedoffirearmowners.

(n) Records maintained by an employer orcontracting entity of the firearms owned by its officers,employees, or agents, if such firearmsareused in thecourseofbusinessperformedonbehalfoftheemployer.

(o) Records maintained pursuant to s. 790.06 bytheDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServicesofapersonwhowasalicenseewithintheprior2years.

(p) Records of firearms involved in criminalinvestigations, criminal prosecutions, criminal appeals,andpostconvictionmotions,civilproceedingsrelatingtothesurrenderorseizureoffirearmsincludingprotectiveinjunctions,BakerActcommitments,andsheriff’sleviespursuanttocourtjudgments,andvoluntarysurrenderbytheownerorcustodianofthefirearm.

(q) Paper documents relating to firearms involvedin criminal cases, criminal investigations, and criminalprosecutions,civilproceedingsrelatingtothesurrenderor seizure of firearms including protective injunctions,BakerActcommitments,andsheriff’sleviespursuanttocourtjudgments,andvoluntarysurrenderbytheownerorcustodianofthefirearm.

(r) Noncriminal records relating to the receipt,storage or return of firearms, including, but not limitedto,recordsrelatingtofirearmsimpoundedforstorageorsafekeeping,receiptsprovingthatafirearmwasreturnedtotherightfulownerandsupportingrecordsofidentificationand proof of ownership, or records relating to firearmsimpoundedpursuanttoleviesorcourtorders,provided,however,thatsuchrecordsshallnotbecompiled,sorted,orotherwisearrangedintoanylists,indexes,orregistriesoffirearmsorfirearmsowners.

(4) PENALTIES.—(a) Any person who, or entity that, violates a

provision of this section commits a felony of the thirddegree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s.775.083.

(b) Exceptasrequiredbytheprovisionsofs.16,Art.IoftheStateConstitutionortheSixthAmendmenttotheUnitedStatesConstitution,nopublicfundsshallbeusedto defend the unlawful conduct of any person chargedwithaviolationofthissection,unlessthechargesagainstsuchpersonaredismissedorsuchpersonisdeterminedtobenotguiltyat trial.Notwithstanding thisparagraph,

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(c) Thegovernmentalentity,orthedesigneeofsuchgovernmental entity, inwhose serviceor employa list,record,orregistrywascompiledinviolationofthissectionmaybeassessedafineofnotmore than$5million, ifthe court determines that the evidence shows that thelist,record,orregistrywascompiledormaintainedwiththe knowledgeor complicity of themanagement of thegovernmentalentity.TheAttorneyGeneralmaybringacivilcauseofactiontoenforcethefinesassessedunderthisparagraph.

(d) Thestateattorneyintheappropriatejurisdictionshall investigatecomplaintsofcriminalviolationsof thissection and, where evidence indicates a violationmayhaveoccurred,shallprosecuteviolators.

(5) ELECTRONIC RECORDS.—Secondhanddealers and pawnbrokers who electronically submitfirearms transaction records to the appropriate lawenforcementagenciesasrequiredbychapters538and539shallsubmitthenameofthemanufacturerandcaliberinformationofeachfirearminFloridaCrimeInformationCenter coding, and shall include the model and serialnumberofeachfirearm.

(6) CONSTRUCTION.—This section shall beconstrued to effectuate its remedial and deterrentpurposes.Thissectionmaynotbeconstruedtograntanysubstantive,proceduralprivacyrightorcivilclaimtoanycriminal defendant, and a violation of this sectionmaynot begrounds for the suppressionof evidence in anycriminalcase.

History.—s.1,ch.2004-59;s.9,ch.2006-201;s.1,ch.2009-229.

790.336  Lists,  records,  or  registries  to  be destroyed.—Any list, record, or registrymaintained orunderconstructionontheeffectivedateofthisactshallbedestroyed,unlessprohibitedbylaw,within60calendardays after this act becomes law. Thereafter, failure todestroy any such list, record, or registry may result inprosecutionunderthisact.

History.—s.2,ch.2004-59.

790.338  Medical  privacy  concerning  firearms; prohibitions; penalties; exceptions.—

(1) Ahealthcarepractitionerlicensedunderchapter456orahealthcarefacility licensedunderchapter395may not intentionally enter any disclosed informationconcerningfirearmownership into thepatient’smedicalrecord if thepractitionerknows thatsuch information isnotrelevanttothepatient’smedicalcareorsafety,orthesafetyofothers.

(2) Ahealthcarepractitionerlicensedunderchapter456orahealthcarefacilitylicensedunderchapter395shallrespectapatient’srighttoprivacyandshouldrefrainfrommakingawritteninquiryoraskingquestionsconcerningtheownershipofafirearmorammunitionbythepatientorbyafamilymemberofthepatient,orthepresenceofafirearminaprivatehomeorotherdomicileofthepatientora familymemberof thepatient.Notwithstanding thisprovision,ahealthcarepractitionerorhealthcarefacility

thatingoodfaithbelievesthatthisinformationisrelevantto thepatient’smedical careor safety,or thesafetyofothers,maymakesuchaverbalorwritteninquiry.

(3) Anyemergencymedicaltechnicianorparamedicacting under the supervision of an emergencymedicalservicesmedicaldirectorunderchapter401maymakean inquiry concerning thepossessionor presenceof afirearmifheorshe,ingoodfaith,believesthatinformationregardingthepossessionofafirearmbythepatientorthepresenceofafirearminthehomeordomicileofapatientorapatient’sfamilymemberisnecessarytotreatapatientduringthecourseandscopeofamedicalemergencyorthatthepresenceorpossessionofafirearmwouldposeanimminentdangerorthreattothepatientorothers.

(4) A patient may decline to answer or provideanyinformationregardingownershipofafirearmbythepatientorafamilymemberofthepatient,orthepresenceof a firearm in the domicile of the patient or a familymemberofthepatient.Apatient’sdecisionnottoanswera question relating to the presence or ownership of afirearmdoesnotalterexistinglawregardingaphysician’sauthorizationtochoosehisorherpatients.

(5) Ahealthcarepractitionerlicensedunderchapter456orahealthcarefacility licensedunderchapter395maynotdiscriminateagainstapatientbasedsolelyuponthe patient’s exercise of the constitutional right to ownandpossessfirearmsorammunition.

(6) Ahealthcarepractitionerlicensedunderchapter456orahealthcarefacility licensedunderchapter395shallrespectapatient’slegalrighttoownorpossessafirearmandshouldrefrainfromunnecessarilyharassingapatientaboutfirearmownershipduringanexamination.

(7) Aninsurerissuinganytypeofinsurancepolicypursuanttochapter627maynotdenycoverage,increaseany premium, or otherwise discriminate against anyinsuredorapplicantforinsuranceonthebasisoforuponreliance upon the lawful ownership or possession of afirearmorammunitionor the lawfuluseorstorageofafirearmorammunition.Nothingherein shall preventaninsurerfromconsideringthefairmarketvalueoffirearmsorammunitioninthesettingofpremiumsforscheduledpersonalpropertycoverage.

(8) Violationsof theprovisionsofsubsections (1)-(4) constitute grounds for disciplinary action under ss.456.072(2)and395.1055.

History.—s.1,ch.2011-112.

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CHAPTER 776JUSTIFIABLE USE OF FORCE

776.012 Use of force in defense of person. 776.013 Home protection; use of deadly force; presumption of fear of death or great bodily harm. 776.031 Use of force in defense of others. 776.032 Immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justifiable use of force. 776.041 Use of force by aggressor. 776.05 Law enforcement officers; use of force in making an arrest. 776.051 Use of force in resisting arrest or making an arrest or in the execution of a legal duty; prohibition. 776.06 Deadly force. 776.07 Use of force to prevent escape. 776.08 Forcible felony. 776.085 Defense to civil action for damages; party convicted of forcible or attempted forcible felony. 776.012 Use of force in defense of person.—A person is justified in using force, except deadly force, against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or herself or another against the other’s imminent use of unlawful force. However, a person is justified in the use of deadly force and does not have a duty to retreat if: (1) He or she reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony; or (2) Under those circumstances permitted pursuant to s. 776.013.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 1188, ch. 97-102; s. 2, ch. 2005-27.

776.013 Home protection; use of deadly force; presumption of fear of death or great bodily harm.— (1) A person is presumed to have held a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another when using defensive force that is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm to another if: (a) The person against whom the defensive force was used was in the process of unlawfully and forcefully entering, or had unlawfully and forcibly entered, a dwelling, residence, or occupied vehicle, or if that person had removed or was attempting to remove another against that person’s will from the dwelling, residence, or occupied vehicle; and (b) The person who uses defensive force knew or had reason to believe that an unlawful and forcible entry or unlawful and forcible act was occurring or had occurred. (2) The presumption set forth in subsection (1) does

not apply if: (a) The person against whom the defensive force is used has the right to be in or is a lawful resident of the dwelling, residence, or vehicle, such as an owner, lessee, or titleholder, and there is not an injunction for protection from domestic violence or a written pretrial supervision order of no contact against that person; or (b) The person or persons sought to be removed is a child or grandchild, or is otherwise in the lawful custody or under the lawful guardianship of, the person against whom the defensive force is used; or (c) The person who uses defensive force is engaged in an unlawful activity or is using the dwelling, residence, or occupied vehicle to further an unlawful activity; or (d) The person against whom the defensive force is used is a law enforcement officer, as defined in s. 943.10(14), who enters or attempts to enter a dwelling, residence, or vehicle in the performance of his or her official duties and the officer identified himself or herself in accordance with any applicable law or the person using force knew or reasonably should have known that the person entering or attempting to enter was a law enforcement officer. (3) A person who is not engaged in an unlawful activity and who is attacked in any other place where he or she has a right to be has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony. (4) A person who unlawfully and by force enters or attempts to enter a person’s dwelling, residence, or occupied vehicle is presumed to be doing so with the intent to commit an unlawful act involving force or violence. (5) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Dwelling” means a building or conveyance of any kind, including any attached porch, whether the building or conveyance is temporary or permanent, mobile or immobile, which has a roof over it, including a tent, and is designed to be occupied by people lodging therein at night. (b) “Residence” means a dwelling in which a person resides either temporarily or permanently or is visiting as an invited guest. (c) “Vehicle” means a conveyance of any kind, whether or not motorized, which is designed to transport people or property.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-27.

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776.031 Use of force in defense of others.—A person is justified in the use of force, except deadly force, against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to prevent or terminate the other’s trespass on, or other tortious or criminal interference with, either real property other than a dwelling or personal property, lawfully in his or her possession or in the possession of another who is a member of his or her immediate family or household or of a person whose property he or she has a legal duty to protect. However, the person is justified in the use of deadly force only if he or she reasonably believes that such force is necessary to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony. A person does not have a duty to retreat if the person is in a place where he or she has a right to be.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 1189, ch. 97-102; s. 3, ch. 2005-27.

776.032 Immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justifiable use of force.— (1) A person who uses force as permitted in s. 776.012, s. 776.013, or s. 776.031 is justified in using such force and is immune from criminal prosecution and civil action for the use of such force, unless the person against whom force was used is a law enforcement officer, as defined in s. 943.10(14), who was acting in the performance of his or her official duties and the officer identified himself or herself in accordance with any applicable law or the person using force knew or reasonably should have known that the person was a law enforcement officer. As used in this subsection, the term “criminal prosecution” includes arresting, detaining in custody, and charging or prosecuting the defendant. (2) A law enforcement agency may use standard procedures for investigating the use of force as described in subsection (1), but the agency may not arrest the person for using force unless it determines that there is probable cause that the force that was used was unlawful. (3) The court shall award reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income, and all expenses incurred by the defendant in defense of any civil action brought by a plaintiff if the court finds that the defendant is immune from prosecution as provided in subsection (1).History.—s. 4, ch. 2005-27.

776.041 Use of force by aggressor.—The justification described in the preceding sections of this chapter is not available to a person who: (1) Is attempting to commit, committing, or escaping after the commission of, a forcible felony; or (2) Initially provokes the use of force against himself or herself, unless:

(a) Such force is so great that the person reasonably believes that he or she is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm and that he or she has exhausted every reasonable means to escape such danger other than the use of force which is likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the assailant; or (b) In good faith, the person withdraws from physical contact with the assailant and indicates clearly to the assailant that he or she desires to withdraw and terminate the use of force, but the assailant continues or resumes the use of force.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 1190, ch. 97-102. 776.05Law enforcement officers; use of force in making an arrest.—A law enforcement officer, or any person whom the officer has summoned or directed to assist him or her, need not retreat or desist from efforts to make a lawful arrest because of resistance or threatened resistance to the arrest. The officer is justified in the use of any force: (1) Which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to defend himself or herself or another from bodily harm while making the arrest; (2) When necessarily committed in retaking felons who have escaped; or (3) When necessarily committed in arresting felons fleeing from justice. However, this subsection shall not constitute a defense in any civil action for damages brought for the wrongful use of deadly force unless the use of deadly force was necessary to prevent the arrest from being defeated by such flight and, when feasible, some warning had been given, and: (a) The officer reasonably believes that the fleeing felon poses a threat of death or serious physical harm to the officer or others; or (b) The officer reasonably believes that the fleeing felon has committed a crime involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious physical harm to another person.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 75-64; s. 1, ch. 87-147; s. 54, ch. 88-381; s. 1191, ch. 97-102.

776.051 Use of force in resisting arrest or making an arrest or in the execution of a legal duty; prohibition.— (1) A person is not justified in the use of force to resist an arrest by a law enforcement officer, or to resist a law enforcement officer who is engaged in the execution of a legal duty, if the law enforcement officer was acting in good faith and he or she is known, or reasonably appears, to be a law enforcement officer. (2) A law enforcement officer, or any person whom the officer has summoned or directed to assist him or her, is not justified in the use of force if the arrest or execution

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of a legal duty is unlawful and known by him or her to be unlawful.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 1192, ch. 97-102; s. 1, ch. 2008-67.

776.06 Deadly force.— (1) The term “deadly force” means force that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm and includes, but is not limited to: (a) The firing of a firearm in the direction of the person to be arrested, even though no intent exists to kill or inflict great bodily harm; and (b) The firing of a firearm at a vehicle in which the person to be arrested is riding. (2)(a) The term “deadly force” does not include the discharge of a firearm by a law enforcement officer or correctional officer during and within the scope of his or her official duties which is loaded with a less-lethal munition. As used in this subsection, the term “less-lethal munition” means a projectile that is designed to stun, temporarily incapacitate, or cause temporary discomfort to a person without penetrating the person’s body. (b) A law enforcement officer or a correctional officer is not liable in any civil or criminal action arising out of the use of any less-lethal munition in good faith during and within the scope of his or her official duties.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 99-272.

776.07 Use of force to prevent escape.— (1) A law enforcement officer or other person who has an arrested person in his or her custody is justified in the use of any force which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to prevent the escape of the arrested person from custody. (2) A correctional officer or other law enforcement officer is justified in the use of force, including deadly force, which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary to prevent the escape from a penal institution of a person whom the officer reasonably believes to be lawfully detained in such institution under sentence for an offense or awaiting trial or commitment for an offense.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 7, ch. 95-283; s. 1193, ch. 97-102.

776.08 Forcible felony.—“Forcible felony” means treason; murder; manslaughter; sexual battery; carjacking; home-invasion robbery; robbery; burglary; arson; kidnapping; aggravated assault; aggravated battery; aggravated stalking; aircraft piracy; unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb; and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.History.—s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 4, ch. 75-298; s. 289, ch. 79-400; s. 5, ch. 93-212; s. 10, ch. 95-195.

776.085 Defense to civil action for damages; party convicted of forcible or attempted forcible felony.— (1) It shall be a defense to any action for damages for personal injury or wrongful death, or for injury to property, that such action arose from injury sustained by a participant during the commission or attempted commission of a forcible felony. The defense authorized by this section shall be established by evidence that the participant has been convicted of such forcible felony or attempted forcible felony, or by proof of the commission of such crime or attempted crime by a preponderance of the evidence. (2) For the purposes of this section, the term “forcible felony” shall have the same meaning as in s. 776.08. (3) Any civil action in which the defense recognized by this section is raised shall be stayed by the court on the motion of the civil defendant during the pendency of any criminal action which forms the basis for the defense, unless the court finds that a conviction in the criminal action would not form a valid defense under this section. (4) In any civil action where a party prevails based on the defense created by this section: (a) The losing party, if convicted of and incarcerated for the crime or attempted crime, shall, as determined by the court, lose any privileges provided by the correctional facility, including, but not limited to: 1. Canteen purchases; 2. Telephone access; 3. Outdoor exercise; 4. Use of the library; and 5. Visitation. (b) The court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee to be paid to the prevailing party in equal amounts by the losing party and the losing party’s attorney; however, the losing party’s attorney is not personally responsible if he or she has acted in good faith, based on the representations of his or her client. If the losing party is incarcerated for the crime or attempted crime and has insufficient assets to cover payment of the costs of the action and the award of fees pursuant to this paragraph, the party shall, as determined by the court, be required to pay by deduction from any payments the prisoner receives while incarcerated. (c) If the losing party is incarcerated for the crime or attempted crime, the court shall issue a written order containing its findings and ruling pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) and shall direct that a certified copy be forwarded to the appropriate correctional institution or facility.History.—s. 1, ch. 87-187; s. 72, ch. 96-388.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF LICENSING

ADAM H. PUTNAM

COMMISSIONER

APPLICATION for the

FLORIDA CONCEALED WEAPON OR FIREARM LICENSE

(Includes the Application Form and Your Tracking Number)

Rev. September 2010

YOUR TRACKING NUMBER

You can use the tracking number that appears above to obtain information concerning the status of your application as it is being reviewed and evaluated by our Division personnel. Simply call our office at 850-245-5691 from a touchtone telephone and follow the automated instructions.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

Your tracking number is a UNIQUE ID NUMBER that is linked directly to the BARCODE that appears on the application on the next page. Therefore, we ask that you DO NOT MAKE COPIES OF THIS APPLICATION for use by others. Doing so will make it impossible for you to track the progress of your own application.

You should allow 3-4 weeks from the time you mail your application

before you call for a status update. Processing time will vary depending upon the Division's workload.

However, please be advised that if your application is INCOMPLETE or if we receive background check information from law enforcement authorities that requires additional review to confirm your eligibility for licensure, processing time may take up to 90 days.

Please do not return this document with your application. Keep it in

a secure place for future reference.

ADAM H. PUTNAM COMMISSIONER

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SECTION I. APPLICANT INFORMATIONSOCIAL SECURITY NO. ALIEN REGISTRATION NO.

Please read all instructions carefully BEFORE YOU BEGIN.To prevent unnecessary delays in the processing of your application,be sure to answer all questions and submit any necessary documentation.

PLACE NUMBERS & LETTERS INSIDE BOXES AS SHOWN.

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesDivision of Licensing

APPLICATION FOR CONCEALED WEAPON/FIREARM LICENSEChapter 790, Florida Statutes

Post Office Box 6687 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6687 (850) 245-5691Internet Address: http://mylicensesite.com

If you are an alien, youmust also provide yourAlien Registration Number.

3) Are you a retired Florida law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer as defined inSection 943.10(1), (2), or (3), Florida Statutes? If yes, see #3 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. NOYES

SECTION II. QUALIFYING DATA (SHADE IN THE APPROPRIATE CIRCLE)1) Are you applying for this license as a consular security official of a foreign government which meets the standardsdefined in Section 790.06(2)(a), Florida Statutes? If yes, see #1 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS. NOYES

2) Do you hold an active certification from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as a lawenforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer as defined in Section 943.10(1), (2), (3), (6),(7), (8), or (9), Florida Statutes? If yes, see #2 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

NOYES

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VOLUNTARYSee Use of Social Security Number in APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

6) Have you received training with a firearm as required by Section 790.06(2)(h), Florida Statutes, relating to competency with afirearm? See #6 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

16) Have you been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions? If yes, you are not eligible for licensure.

15) Are you a fugitive from justice? If yes, please see #15 of the APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

14) Are you under arrest or currently charged in any court with a felony, any crime punishable by imprisonment for more than oneyear, or any crime of violence, including crimes of domestic violence? If yes, see #14 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

5a) Have you ever renounced United States citizenship?

13) During the three years preceding the date of this application, have you been:

SECTION III. NOTARIZATION STATEMENT

I DO SWEAR AND AFFIRM THAT:a) I have been furnished a copy of Chapter 790, Florida Statutes, relating to weapons and firearms, and that I am knowledgeable of the provisions contained therein.b) I do desire a legal means to carry a concealed weapon or firearm for lawful self-defense.c) I do not suffer from a physical infirmity that would prevent my safely handling a weapon or firearm.d) The information contained in this application and all attached documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

4a) Do you qualify for exemption from the public records law as provided by Section 119.071(4)(d), Florida Statutes?See #4 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

12) Have you ever been adjudicated incapacitated, committed to a mental institution, or adjudicated mentally defective?If yes, see #12 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

11) Have you been issued an injunction that is currently in force and effect that restrains you from committing acts ofdomestic violence or acts of repeat violence?If yes, you are not eligible for licensure. See #11 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

10) Have you been convicted or found guilty of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?If yes, you are not eligible for

9) Have you been convicted, found guilty of, or had adjudication withheld on one or more misdemeanor crimes of violence?If yes, see #9 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

8) Have you had adjudication of guilt withheld or imposition of sentence suspended on a felony charge or a misdemeanor

7) Have you ever been convicted of a felony?If yes, please see #7 of the APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

NOYES

5d) Are you deemed a lawful permanent resident alien by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services?

a. Committed for the abuse of controlled substances, or been found guilty or convicted of a crime under theprovisions of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, or similar laws of any other state, or had multiple arrests for suchoffenses within the past five years with the most recent arrest occuring within the past year?

b. Committed for the abuse of alcoholic beverages or other substances under the provisions of Chapter 397, orunder the provisions of former Chapter 396, Florida Statutes, or convicted under Section 790.151, Florida Statutes,or been deemed a habitual offender under the provisions of Section 856.011(3), Florida Statutes, or similar laws ofany other state?

c. Convicted two or more times under Section 316.193, Florida Statutes, or similar laws of any other state for drivingunder the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance?

5b) Are you currently residing in the United States?

NOYES

crime of domestic violence?If yes, see #8 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not eligible for licensure.

IF YES, proceed to question (6). IF you are not a U.S. citizen or if you do not possess permanent resident alien status, you are not eligible for licensure and your application will be denied.

IF YES, proceed to question (5c). IF NO, unless you are serving overseas in the United States Armed Forces,

licensure. See #10 of APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

IF YES, you are not eligible for licensure and your application will be denied.

The foregoing application was sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this _____ day of ________________________, 20____, by:

Produced IdentificationPersonally Known ____________________________________________________Type of Identification Produced

4b) If yes, do you wish to have this information kept confidential?

NOYES

NOYES

NOYES

THIS APPLICATION IS EXECUTED UNDER OATH. FALSIFICATION OR MISREPRESENTATION OF ANY PART OR ANYDOCUMENT SUBJECTS THE APPLICANT TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNDER SECTION 837.06, FLORIDA STATUTES.

Signature of Applicant Date Signed

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COUNTY OF

STATE OF

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____________________________________________________Print Name of Applicant

____________________________________________________NOTARY SIGNATURE

____________________________________________________PRINT, TYPE, OR STAMP NAME OF NOTARY

NOYES

NOYES

NOYES

you are not eligible for licensure and your application will be denied.5c) Are you a United States citizen?IF YES, proceed to question (6). IF NO, proceed to question (5d).

NOYES

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