Attorney's Note

Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Felony of the third degreeup to 5 yearsup to $5,000
misdemeanor of the second degreeup to 60 daysup to $500
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(3)(e) and Fla. Stat. § 775.082(4)(b)

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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 404.161

  • Department: means the Department of Health. See Florida Statutes 404.031
  • Person: means any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association, trust, estate, public or private institution, group, agency, political subdivision of this state, any other state, or political subdivision or agency thereof, and any legal successor, representative, agent, or agency of the foregoing, other than the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or any successor thereto, and other than Federal Government agencies licensed by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or any successors thereto. See Florida Statutes 404.031
  • Radioactive waste: means any equipment or materials which are radioactive or have radioactive contamination and which are required pursuant to any governing laws, regulations, or licenses to be stored, treated, or disposed of as radioactive waste. See Florida Statutes 404.031

(1) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule promulgated hereunder 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 person who interferes with, hinders, or opposes any agent, officer, or member of the department in the discharge of his or her duties under this chapter is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) Any person who fails to comply with a lawful order issued pursuant to this chapter within the time fixed by the department or the time allowed for review under s. 404.163, whichever is longer, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(4) Any person who is not an official of another state and who violates any of the provisions of the Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.