(1) Any person who willfully and maliciously injures, destroys, removes, or in any manner interferes with the use of, any vehicles, tools, equipment, water supplies, hydrants, towers, buildings, communication facilities, or other instruments or facilities used in the detection, reporting, suppression, or extinguishment of fire shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) Any person who willfully or unreasonably interferes with, hinders, or assaults, or attempts to interfere with or hinder, any firefighter in the performance of his or her duty shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—s. 9, sub-ch. 4, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2433; GS 3280; RGS 5113; CGL 7214; s. 1, ch. 69-232; s. 795, ch. 71-136; s. 28, ch. 74-383; s. 19, ch. 75-298; s. 1229, ch. 97-102.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 806 - Arson and Criminal Mischief
806.031 - Arson Resulting in Injury to Another; Penalty.
806.10 - Preventing or Obstructing Extinguishment of Fire.
806.101 - False Alarms of Fires.
806.13 - Criminal Mischief; Penalties; Penalty for Minor.
806.135 - Destroying or Demolishing a Memorial or Historic Property.
806.14 - Art Works in Public Buildings; Willful Damage; Unauthorized Removal; Penalties.