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2000 Florida Statutes

SECTION 06
Doors of public buildings to open outward.
Section 823.06, Florida Statutes 2000

823.06  Doors of public buildings to open outward.--All buildings erected in this state for theatrical, operatic, or other public entertainments of whatsoever kind shall be so constructed that the shutters to all entrances to said building shall open outwardly and be so arranged as to readily allow any person inside said building to escape therefrom in case of fire or other accident. Any owner, manager, lessee, or other person having charge of any public building for the use expressed herein who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--ss. 1, 3, ch. 4053, 1891; GS 3694; RGS 5640; CGL 7834; s. 937, ch. 71-136; s. 66, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 75-24; s. 41, ch. 75-298.