Bill Text: FL S1448 | 2014 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Lawnmower Safety Devices

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2014-05-02 - Died in Commerce and Tourism [S1448 Detail]

Download: Florida-2014-S1448-Introduced.html

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       Florida Senate - 2014                                    SB 1448
       
       
        
       By Senator Joyner
       
       
       
       
       
       19-01476-14                                           20141448__
    1                        A bill to be entitled                      
    2         An act relating to lawnmower safety devices;
    3         prohibiting the removal or disabling of a part or
    4         device on a lawnmower that is primarily for safety;
    5         providing a noncriminal penalty; providing an
    6         effective date.
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    8  Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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   10         Section 1. A person who knowingly and intentionally removes
   11  or disables a part or device on a lawnmower that is primarily
   12  intended to provide for the safety of the operator of the
   13  lawnmower or other persons commits a noncriminal violation
   14  punishable as provided in s. 775.083, Florida Statutes.
   15         Section 2. This act shall take effect October 1, 2014.