(1) As used in this section, the term “dwelling” means a building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families.
(2) It is unlawful for a person to picket or protest before or about the dwelling of any person with the intent to harass or disturb that person in his or her dwelling.
(3) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(4) Before a person may be arrested for a violation of this section, a law enforcement officer, as defined in s. 943.10(1), or a local, state, federal, or military law enforcement agency must go as near to the person as may be done with safety and shall command any person picketing or protesting before or about the dwelling of a person to immediately and peaceably disperse. If any such person does not thereupon immediately and peaceably disperse, he or she may be arrested for a violation of this section.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2022-118.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 810 - Burglary and Trespass
810.015 - Legislative Findings and Intent; Burglary.
810.06 - Possession of Burglary Tools.
810.07 - Prima Facie Evidence of Intent.
810.08 - Trespass in Structure or Conveyance.
810.09 - Trespass on Property Other Than Structure or Conveyance.
810.095 - Trespass on School Property With Firearm or Other Weapon Prohibited.
810.097 - Trespass Upon Grounds or Facilities of a School; Penalties; Arrest.
810.0975 - School Safety Zones; Definition; Trespass Prohibited; Penalty.
810.10 - Posted Land; Removing Notices Unlawful; Penalty.
810.11 - Placing Signs Adjacent to Highways; Penalty.
810.115 - Breaking or Injuring Fences.
810.12 - Unauthorized Entry on Land; Prima Facie Evidence of Trespass.
810.125 - Injury to Certain Trespassers on Agricultural Land; Recovery Limited.
810.13 - Cave Vandalism and Related Offenses.