(1)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who intentionally causes, encourages, solicits, or recruits another person to become a criminal gang member where a condition of membership or continued membership is the commission of any crime commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(b) A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who intentionally causes, encourages, solicits, or recruits another person under 13 years of age to become a criminal gang member where a condition of membership or continued membership is the commission of any crime commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(b) A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of this subsection commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—s. 38, ch. 96-388; s. 10, ch. 2008-238; s. 2, ch. 2013-80.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 874 - Criminal Gang Enforcement and Prevention
874.02 - Legislative Findings and Intent.
874.04 - Gang-Related Offenses; Enhanced Penalties.
874.045 - Arrest and Prosecution Under Other Provisions.
874.05 - Causing, Encouraging, Soliciting, or Recruiting Criminal Gang Membership.
874.06 - Civil Cause of Action.
874.08 - Criminal Gang Activity and Recruitment; Forfeiture.
874.09 - Crime Data Information.
874.10 - Directing the Activities of a Criminal Gang.
874.11 - Electronic Communication.
874.12 - Identification Documents; Unlawful Possession or Creation.