Florida Statutes 499.69 – Possession in or near residential housing prohibited; legal entitlement to possession of premises not a defense
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 499.69
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
- Ether: means diethyl ether in any form. See Florida Statutes 499.61
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(1) Notwithstanding the possession of a current valid license or permit as provided in this part, it is unlawful for any person to possess 2.5 gallons, or equivalent by weight, or more of ether in, or within 500 feet of, any residential housing structure.
(2) A defendant‘s legal entitlement to possession of the property where the violation occurred shall not be a defense to a prosecution for a violation of subsection (1).