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FL H0107
Bill
Status
Passed
5/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Willfully and knowingly destroying, mutilating, defacing, injuring, or removing any tomb, monument, gravestone, burial mound, or memorial structure remains a third-degree felony under s. 872.02, Florida Statutes
- Willfully and knowingly excavating, exposing, moving, removing, or otherwise disturbing the contents of a grave or tomb is elevated to a second-degree felony
- Exemptions apply to persons acting under the Division of Historical Resources, cemeteries operating under chapter 497, cemeteries responding to a natural disaster, and others authorized by law
- Owners, officers, employees, or agents of cemeteries exempt from regulation under s. 497.260 may relocate grave or tomb contents after receiving written authorization from a legally authorized person, or after publishing public notice once a week for 4 consecutive weeks if no authorized person can be located or 75+ years have elapsed since burial
- If a legally authorized person refuses authorization or objects to relocation, a public hearing before the county commission or city council is required before relocation may be granted; effective October 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Criminal Offenses Involving Tombs and Memorials
Last Action
Chapter No. 2017-40
5/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice4/5/2017
Judiciary3/5/2017
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee2/9/2017
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/9/2017
Full Bill Text
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