# Fla. Stat. § 119.10: 119.10 Violation of chapter; penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.10

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 119.10
- **Heading:** 119.10 Violation of chapter; penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title X / Chapter 119 / Section 119.10

## Text

(1) Any public officer who: (a) Violates any provision of this chapter commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable by fine not exceeding $500. (b) Knowingly violates the provisions of s. 119.07(1) is subject to suspension and removal or impeachment and, in addition, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) Any person who willfully and knowingly violates: (a) Any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (b) Section 119.105 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History: s. 10, ch. 67-125; s. 74, ch. 71-136; s. 5, ch. 85-301; s. 2, ch. 2001-271; s. 11, ch. 2004-335.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 119.01 119.01 General state policy on public records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.07 119.07 Inspection and copying of records; photographing public records; fees; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.07.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.10 119.10 Violation of chapter; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.011 119.011 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.11 119.11 Accelerated hearing; immediate compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.12 119.12 Attorney fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.15 119.15 Legislative review of exemptions from public meeting and public records requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.15.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.021 119.021 Custodial requirements; maintenance, preservation, and retention of public records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.021.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.035 119.035 Officers-elect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.035.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.071 119.071 General exemptions from inspection or copying of public records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.071.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.084 119.084 Copyright of data processing software created by governmental agencies; sale price and licensing fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.084.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.092 119.092 Registration by federal employer’s registration number.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.092.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.105 119.105 Protection of victims of crimes or accidents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.105.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 119.0701 119.0701 Contracts; public records; request for contractor records; civil action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TX_C119_S119.0701.md)

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