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FL S0130

Bill

Status

Passed

2/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Community Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits recreational discharge of firearms outdoors, including target shooting, in primarily residential areas with a density of one or more dwelling units per acre
  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable under Florida Statutes sections 775.082 or 775.083
  • Exempts discharge in self-defense, official duties, accidental discharge, and situations where the discharge poses no reasonably foreseeable risk to life, safety, or property
  • Applies only when the person knows or reasonably should know the area is primarily residential in nature
  • Effective upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Discharging a Firearm

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-12

2/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy10/7/2015
Community Affairs9/17/2015
Criminal Justice8/21/2015

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