# Fla. Stat. § 828.08: 828.08 Penalty for exposing poison

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.08

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 828.08
- **Heading:** 828.08 Penalty for exposing poison
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLVI / Chapter 828 / Section 828.08

## Text

Whoever leaves or deposits any poison or any substance containing poison, in any common street, alley, lane, or thoroughfare of any kind, or in any yard or enclosure other than the yard or enclosure occupied or owned by such person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History: s. 8, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3399; RGS 5248; CGL 7367; s. 945, ch. 71-136; s. 66, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 75-24; s. 41, ch. 75-298.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 828.02 828.02 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.03 828.03 Agents of counties, societies, etc., may prosecute violators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.05 828.05 Killing an injured or diseased domestic animal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.08 828.08 Penalty for exposing poison.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.12 828.12 Cruelty to animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.13 828.13 Confinement of animals without sufficient food, water, or exercise; abandonment of animals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.14 828.14 Water and food for stock on trains, vessels, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.16 828.16 Contagious diseases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.16.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.17 828.17 Officer to arrest without warrant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.22 828.22 Humane Slaughter Act; humane slaughter and livestock euthanasia; requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.22.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.23 828.23 Definitions; ss. 828.22-828.26.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.23.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.24 828.24 Prohibited acts; exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.24.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.25 828.25 Administration; rules; inspection; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.25.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 828.26 828.26 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLVI_C828_S828.26.md)

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