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FL H0523

Bill

Status

Passed

4/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Robert Cortes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a third-degree felony charge for trespassing on airport operational areas with intent to injure another person, damage property, or impede aircraft operations when the area is legally posted with specified warning signage

  • Requires signage to read: "THIS AREA IS A DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL AREA OF AN AIRPORT AND ANYONE WHO TRESPASSES ON THIS PROPERTY COMMITS A FELONY."

  • Defines "operational area of an airport" as any airport section restricted by fences or signs, including runways, taxiways, ramps, apron areas, aircraft parking and storage, fuel storage, and maintenance areas

  • Punishable under existing felony statutes (s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084)

  • Effective October 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Trespass on Airport Property

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-151

4/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/1/2018
Judiciary1/9/2018
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee12/6/2017
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/15/2017

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