(1) Whoever shall fell, drag, or by any means place a tree, or other obstruction, in or across any county settlement or neighborhood road regularly used, or whoever causes such obstruction to be placed therein, shall remove the same from such road within 6 hours thereafter.
(2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; provided, that this law shall not apply to pasture fences, gates, nor the improvement of private property.
History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 5238, 1903; GS 3676; s. 1, ch. 6538, 1913; RGS 5619; CGL 7808; s. 1107, ch. 71-136.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 861 - Offenses Related to Public Roads, Transport, and Waters
861.011 - Obstructing Transportation Facility.
861.02 - Obstructing Watercourse.
861.021 - Obstructing Channels; Misdemeanor.
861.04 - Placing Water Hyacinths in Any of the Streams or Waters of the State.
861.05 - Obstruction to Navigation by Bridges.
861.08 - Obstructing County and Settlement Roads.
861.09 - Certain Vehicles Prohibited From Using Hard-Surfaced Roads.
861.11 - Penalty for Cutting or Destroying Shade Trees Along Public Roads.
861.12 - Penalty for Road Official or Overseer Neglecting Duty.