(1) It is unlawful for the operator of any boat plying the waters of the state, having knowledge that she or he has been directed to stop such vessel by a duly authorized law enforcement officer, willfully to refuse or fail to stop in compliance with such directive or, having stopped in knowing compliance with such a directive, willfully to flee in an attempt to elude such officer. Any person violating this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) Any violation of this section with respect to any vessel shall constitute such vessel as contraband which may be seized by a law enforcement agency and which shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701-932.704.
History.—s. 1, ch. 80-160; s. 1, ch. 82-210; s. 29, ch. 87-243; s. 11, ch. 87-392; s. 1347, ch. 97-102.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 843 - Obstructing Justice
843.01 - Resisting Officer With Violence to His or Her Person.
843.02 - Resisting Officer Without Violence to His or Her Person.
843.021 - Unlawful Possession of a Concealed Handcuff Key.
843.025 - Depriving Officer of Means of Protection or Communication.
843.03 - Obstruction by Disguised Person.
843.04 - Refusing to Assist Prison Officers in Arresting Escaped Convicts.
843.05 - Resisting Timber Agent.
843.06 - Neglect or Refusal to Aid Peace Officers.
843.081 - Prohibited Use of Certain Lights; Penalty.
843.085 - Unlawful Use of Badges or Other Indicia of Authority.
843.0855 - Criminal Actions Under Color of Law or Through Use of Simulated Legal Process.
843.09 - Escape Through Voluntary Action of Officer.
843.10 - Escape by Negligence of Officer.
843.11 - Conveying Tools Into Jail to Aid Escape; Forcible Rescue.
843.13 - Aiding Escape of Juvenile Inmates of Correctional Institutions.
843.15 - Failure of Defendant on Bail to Appear.
843.167 - Unlawful Use of Police Communications; Enhanced Penalties.
843.17 - Publishing Name and Address of Law Enforcement Officer.
843.18 - Boats; Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer.
843.19 - Offenses Against Police Canines, Fire Canines, Sar Canines, or Police Horses.
843.21 - Depriving Crime Victim of Medical Care.
843.22 - Traveling Across County Lines With Intent to Commit a Burglary.