CS/CS/HB 1231

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A bill to be entitled
2An act relating to prostitution; creating s. 796.011,
3F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 796.03, F.S.;
4increasing penalties for procuring a minor for
5prostitution; amending s. 796.04, F.S.; providing enhanced
6penalties for forcing, compelling, or coercing another to
7become a prostitute; amending and redesignating s.
8796.035, F.S., and amending s. 796.045, F.S.; increasing
9penalties for selling or buying minors into sex
10trafficking or prostitution; revising provisions relating
11to sex trafficking; increasing penalties; amending s.
12796.05, F.S.; revising provisions prohibiting deriving
13support or maintenance from earnings of prostitution;
14amending s. 796.06, F.S.; revising provisions prohibiting
15rental of certain facilities for prohibited activities;
16prohibiting the owner or operator of any adult
17entertainment establishment from allowing it to be used
18for advertising, facilitating, soliciting, promoting, or
19arranging certain prohibited activities; providing
20penalties; prohibiting persons having direct control over
21or the ability to edit the content of a web page from
22allowing it to be used for advertising, facilitating,
23soliciting, promoting, or arranging certain prohibited
24activities; providing penalties; amending s. 796.07, F.S.;
25revising provisions prohibiting prostitution, lewdness,
26and assignation; amending s. 796.09, F.S.; revising
27provisions providing a civil action against persons who
28coerce or induce certain activities; providing for actions
29against the owner or operator of any adult entertainment
30establishment used to facilitate certain prohibited
31activities or persons having direct control over or the
32ability to edit the content of a web page used to
33facilitate certain prohibited activities; requiring the
34award of attorney's fees and costs to prevailing
35plaintiffs; creating s. 796.101, F.S.; providing that
36certain information provided by persons with knowledge
37relating to certain violations or information discovered
38as a result of such information may not be used against
39such persons in certain proceedings; providing exceptions;
40providing applicability; creating s. 796.11, F.S.;
41requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to create a
42website containing certain information about persons
43convicted of specified violations; prohibiting disclosure
44of otherwise confidential and exempt information;
45providing certain immunity from liability; creating s.
46938.14, F.S.; providing for an assessment to be paid by
47violators of specified provisions; providing for
48disposition and use of funds; amending s. 938.10, F.S.,
49relating to additional court costs imposed in cases of
50certain crimes against minors, to conform; amending s.
51772.102, F.S.; expanding the definition of the term
52"criminal activity" to include the offense of facilitating
53certain offenses for purposes of seeking civil remedies
54for criminal offenses; amending s. 895.02, F.S.;
55redefining the term "racketeering activity" to revise the
56offenses included for purposes of the Florida RICO Act;
57amending s. 932.7055, F.S.; providing for disposition of
58portions of forfeited property to persons providing
59material information concerning specified violations and
60to state attorneys prosecuting such violations; amending
61ss. 322.28, 775.21, 943.0435, 944.606, and 944.607, F.S.;
62conforming cross-references; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.;
63conforming the offense severity ranking chart of the
64Criminal Punishment Code; providing an effective date.
65
66Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
67
68     Section 1.  Section 796.011, Florida Statutes, is created
69to read:
70     796.011  Definitions.--As used in this chapter, the term:
71     (1)  "Assignation" means the making of any appointment or
72engagement for prostitution or lewdness, or any act in
73furtherance of such appointment or engagement.
74     (2)  "Coercion" means any practice of domination or
75restraint for the purpose of or with the reasonably foreseeable
76effect of causing another person to engage in or remain in
77prostitution or to relinquish earnings derived from
78prostitution, and includes, but is not limited to:
79     (a)  Physical force or threat of physical force.
80     (b)  Physical or mental torture.
81     (c)  Kidnapping.
82     (d)  Blackmail.
83     (e)  Extortion or claims of indebtedness.
84     (f)  Threat of legal complaint or report of delinquency.
85     (g)  Threat to interfere with parental rights or
86responsibilities, whether by judicial or administrative action
87or otherwise.
88     (h)  Restraint of speech or communication with others.
89     (i)  Exploitation of a condition of developmental
90disability, cognitive limitation, affective disorder, or
91substance dependency.
92     (j)  Exploitation of victimization by sexual abuse.
93     (k)  Exploitation of pornographic performance.
94     (l)  Exploitation of human needs for food, shelter, safety,
95or affection.
96     (3)  "Inducement" means something offered for the purpose
97of or with the reasonably foreseeable effect of causing another
98person to engage in or remain in prostitution or to relinquish
99earnings derived from prostitution, and includes, but is not
100limited to:
101     (a)  Promise of legal benefit.
102     (b)  Promise of financial or material reward.
103     (c)  Promise of marriage.
104     (4)  "Lewdness" means any indecent or obscene act.
105     (5)  "Prostitution" means the giving or receiving of the
106body for sexual activity for hire; however, the term does not
107include sexual activity between spouses.
108     (6)  "Sexual activity" means oral, anal, or vaginal
109penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another; anal
110or vaginal penetration of another by any other object; or the
111handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another for the
112purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts
113done for bona fide medical purposes.
114     Section 2.  Section 796.03, Florida Statutes, is amended to
115read:
116     796.03  Procuring minor person under age of 18 for
117prostitution.--A person who procures for prostitution, or causes
118to be prostituted, any minor person who is under the age of 18
119years commits a felony of the first second degree, punishable as
120provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
121     Section 3.  Section 796.04, Florida Statutes, is amended to
122read:
123     796.04  Forcing, compelling, or coercing another to become
124a prostitute.--
125     (1)  After May 1, 1943, It is shall be unlawful for anyone
126to force, compel, or coerce another to become a prostitute.
127     (2)  A person anyone violating this section commits shall
128be guilty of a felony of the first third degree, punishable as
129provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
130     Section 4.  Section 796.035, Florida Statutes, is
131redesignated as paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section
132796.045, Florida Statutes, and amended, and section 796.045,
133Florida Statutes, is amended, to read:
134     796.045  Sex trafficking; penalties.--
135     (1)  Except as provided subsection (2), any person who
136knowingly recruits, entices, harbors, transports, provides, or
137obtains by any means a person, knowing that force, fraud, or
138coercion will be used to cause that person to engage in
139prostitution, commits the offense of sex trafficking, a felony
140of the first second degree, punishable as provided in s.
141775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
142     (2)(a)  Any A person who violates subsection (1) and
143commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in
144s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if the offense of sex
145trafficking is committed against a minor person who is under the
146age of 14 or if the such offense results in death; or.
147     (b)  796.035  Selling or buying of minors into sex
148trafficking or prostitution; penalties.--Any parent, legal
149guardian, or other person having custody or control of a minor
150who sells or otherwise transfers custody or control of such
151minor, or offers to sell or otherwise transfer custody of such
152minor, with knowledge that, as a consequence of the sale or
153transfer, force, fraud, or coercion will be used to cause the
154minor to engage in prostitution or otherwise participate in the
155trade of sex trafficking,
156
157commits a life felony of the first degree, punishable as
158provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
159     Section 5.  Subsection (1) of section 796.05, Florida
160Statutes, is amended to read:
161     796.05  Deriving support from the proceeds of
162prostitution.--
163     (1)  It shall be unlawful for any person with reasonable
164belief or knowing another person is engaged in prostitution to
165live or derive support or maintenance in whole or in part,
166directly or indirectly, from what is believed to be the earnings
167or proceeds of such person's prostitution.
168     Section 6.  Section 796.06, Florida Statutes, is amended to
169read:
170     796.06  Furthering activity prohibited under this chapter
171Renting space to be used for lewdness, assignation, or
172prostitution.--
173     (1)  Any person who owns, establishes, maintains, lets,
174rents, or operates It is unlawful to let, or rent any place,
175structure, or part thereof, or trailer or other conveyance and
176who knows or should know, with the knowledge that it will be
177used for the purpose of activity prohibited under this chapter
178commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in
179s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084 lewdness, assignation, or
180prostitution.
181     (2)  The owner or operator of any adult entertainment
182establishment as defined in s. 847.001 who knows or should know
183that the establishment is being used, in whole or in part, for
184the purpose of advertising, facilitating, soliciting, promoting,
185or arranging any activity prohibited under this chapter, whether
186or not the owner or operator derives income from the prohibited
187activity, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as
188provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
189     (3)  Any person having direct control over or the ability
190to edit the content of a web page who places, causes to be
191placed, or allows to remain, after notification of activity
192prohibited under this chapter, any language or other content on
193such web page for the purpose of advertising, facilitating,
194soliciting, promoting, or arranging any activity prohibited by
195this chapter, whether or not the person in control derives
196income from the prohibited language, content, or activity,
197commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in
198s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
199     (2)  A person who violates this section commits:
200     (a)  A misdemeanor of the second degree for a first
201violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
202     (b)  A misdemeanor of the first degree for a second or
203subsequent violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s.
204775.083.
205     Section 7.  Section 796.07, Florida Statutes, is amended to
206read:
207     796.07  Prohibiting prostitution, lewdness, and assignation
208etc.; evidence; penalties; definitions.--
209     (1)  As used in this section:
210     (a)  "Prostitution" means the giving or receiving of the
211body for sexual activity for hire but excludes sexual activity
212between spouses.
213     (b)  "Lewdness" means any indecent or obscene act.
214     (c)  "Assignation" means the making of any appointment or
215engagement for prostitution or lewdness, or any act in
216furtherance of such appointment or engagement.
217     (d)  "Sexual activity" means oral, anal, or vaginal
218penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another; anal
219or vaginal penetration of another by any other object; or the
220handling or fondling of the sexual organ of another for the
221purpose of masturbation; however, the term does not include acts
222done for bona fide medical purposes.
223     (1)(2)  It is unlawful for a person:
224     (a)  To own, establish, maintain, or operate any place,
225structure, building, or conveyance for the purpose of lewdness,
226assignation, or prostitution.
227     (a)(b)  To offer, or to offer or agree to secure, any other
228person another for the purpose of prostitution, lewdness, or
229assignation or for any other lewd or indecent act.
230     (b)(c)  To receive, or to offer or agree to receive, any
231person into any place, structure, building, or trailer or other
232conveyance for the purpose of prostitution, lewdness, or
233assignation, or to permit any person to remain there for such
234purpose.
235     (c)(d)  To direct, take, or transport, or to offer or agree
236to direct, take, or transport, any person to any place,
237structure, or building, or trailer or other conveyance or to any
238other person, with knowledge or reasonable cause to believe that
239the purpose of such directing, taking, or transporting is
240prostitution, lewdness, or assignation.
241     (d)(e)  To offer to commit, or to commit, or to engage in,
242prostitution, lewdness, or assignation.
243     (e)(f)  To solicit, induce, entice, or procure any other
244person another to commit prostitution, lewdness, or assignation,
245other than as prohibited in ss. 796.04 and 796.045.
246     (f)(g)  To reside in, enter, or remain in, any place,
247structure, or building, or to enter or remain in any trailer or
248other conveyance, for the purpose of prostitution, lewdness, or
249assignation.
250     (g)(h)  To aid, abet, or participate, other than as
251provided in s. 796.06, in prostitution, lewdness, or assignation
252any of the acts or things enumerated in this subsection.
253     (h)(i)  To purchase the services of any person, other than
254as prohibited in s. 796.03, engaged in prostitution.
255     (2)(3)(a)  In the trial of a person charged with a
256violation of this section, testimony concerning the reputation
257of any place, structure, building, or trailer or other
258conveyance involved in the charge, testimony concerning the
259reputation of any person residing in, operating, or frequenting
260such place, structure, building, or trailer or other conveyance,
261and testimony concerning the reputation of the defendant is
262admissible in evidence in support of the charge.
263     (b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a police
264officer may testify as an offended party in an action regarding
265charges filed pursuant to this section.
266     (3)(4)  A person who violates any provision of this section
267commits:
268     (a)  A misdemeanor of the second degree for a first
269violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
270     (b)  A misdemeanor of the first degree for a second
271violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
272     (c)  A felony of the third degree for a third or subsequent
273violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or
274s. 775.084.
275     (4)(5)  A person who is charged with a third or subsequent
276violation of this section shall be offered admission to a
277pretrial intervention program or a substance-abuse treatment
278program as provided in s. 948.08.
279     (5)(6)  A person who violates paragraph (1)(e) (2)(f) shall
280be assessed a civil penalty of $500 if the violation results in
281any judicial disposition other than acquittal or dismissal. The
282proceeds from penalties assessed under this subsection shall be
283paid to the circuit court administrator for the sole purpose of
284paying the administrative costs of treatment-based drug court
285programs provided under s. 397.334.
286     Section 8.  Section 796.09, Florida Statutes, is amended to
287read:
288     796.09  Coercion or inducement; civil cause of action;
289evidence; defenses; attorney's fees.--
290     (1)  A person has a cause of action for compensatory and
291punitive damages against any or all of the following:
292     (a)  A person who coerced or induced that person into
293prostitution.;
294     (b)  A person who coerces or induces that person to remain
295in prostitution.; or
296     (c)  A person who uses coercion or inducement to collect or
297receive any part of that person's earnings derived from
298prostitution.
299     (d)  The owner or operator of any adult entertainment
300establishment as defined in s. 847.001 who knows or should know
301that the establishment is being used, in whole or in part, for
302the purpose of advertising, facilitating, soliciting, promoting,
303or arranging any activity prohibited under this chapter
304involving that person, whether or not the owner or operator
305derives income from the activity.
306     (e)  Any person having direct control over or the ability
307to edit the content of a web page who places, causes to be
308placed, maintains, or allows to remain, after notification of
309activity prohibited under this chapter, any language or other
310content on such web page for the purpose of advertising,
311facilitating, soliciting, promoting, or arranging any activity
312prohibited by this chapter involving that person, whether or not
313the person in control derives income from the prohibited
314language, content, or activity.
315     (2)  As used in this section, the term "prostitution" has
316the same meaning as in s. 796.07.
317     (3)  As used in this section, the term "coercion" means any
318practice of domination, restraint, or inducement for the purpose
319of or with the reasonably foreseeable effect of causing another
320person to engage in or remain in prostitution or to relinquish
321earnings derived from prostitution, and includes, but is not
322limited to:
323     (a)  Physical force or threats of physical force.
324     (b)  Physical or mental torture.
325     (c)  Kidnapping.
326     (d)  Blackmail.
327     (e)  Extortion or claims of indebtedness.
328     (f)  Threat of legal complaint or report of delinquency.
329     (g)  Threat to interfere with parental rights or
330responsibilities, whether by judicial or administrative action
331or otherwise.
332     (h)  Promise of legal benefit.
333     (i)  Promise of greater financial rewards.
334     (j)  Promise of marriage.
335     (k)  Restraint of speech or communication with others.
336     (l)  Exploitation of a condition of developmental
337disability, cognitive limitation, affective disorder, or
338substance dependency.
339     (m)  Exploitation of victimization by sexual abuse.
340     (n)  Exploitation of pornographic performance.
341     (o)  Exploitation of human needs for food, shelter, safety,
342or affection.
343     (2)(4)  In the course of litigation under this section, any
344transaction about which a plaintiff testifies or produces
345evidence does not subject such plaintiff to criminal prosecution
346or any penalty or forfeiture. Further, any testimony or
347evidence, documentary or otherwise, or information directly or
348indirectly derived from such testimony or evidence which is
349given or produced by a plaintiff or a witness for a plaintiff
350shall not be used against these persons in any other
351investigation or proceeding. Such testimony or evidence,
352however, may be used against a plaintiff or a witness for a
353plaintiff upon any criminal investigation or proceeding for
354perjury committed while giving such testimony or producing such
355evidence.
356     (3)(5)  It does not constitute a defense to a complaint
357under this section that:
358     (a)  The plaintiff was paid or otherwise compensated for
359acts of prostitution or other acts prohibited under this
360chapter;
361     (b)  The plaintiff engaged in acts of prostitution or other
362acts prohibited under this chapter prior to any involvement with
363the defendant; or
364     (c)  The plaintiff made no attempt to escape, flee, or
365otherwise terminate contact with the defendant; or.
366     (d)  The plaintiff stipulated or otherwise agreed that the
367prohibited acts did not occur as a result of coercion or
368inducement.
369     (4)(6)  Evidence of convictions for prostitution or other
370acts prohibited under this chapter or prostitution-related
371offenses are inadmissible in a proceeding brought under this
372section for purposes of attacking the plaintiff's credibility.
373     (5)(7)  In any action brought under this section, the court
374shall, in its discretion, may award prevailing plaintiffs
375reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
376     Section 9.  Section 796.101, Florida Statutes, is created
377to read:
378     796.101  Witness protection.--
379     (1)(a)  Information provided to a law enforcement agency
380from any person with knowledge of a violation of this chapter
381shall not be admissible into evidence against the declarant in
382any civil or criminal proceeding in which the declarant is a
383party, except in any proceeding against the declarant for
384perjury or making a false statement or report. However, the
385declarant may admit the information if the rules of evidence
386otherwise permit it.
387     (b)  Information discovered as a result of information
388provided under paragraph (a) shall not be admissible in evidence
389against the declarant in any civil or criminal trial in which
390the declarant is a party, except in any proceeding against the
391declarant for perjury or making false statement or report.
392However, the declarant may admit the information if the rules of
393evidence otherwise permit.
394     (2)(a)  The provisions of this section apply to an
395individual participating in an investigation or proceeding and
396disclosing information on his or her own initiative in a sworn
397statement.
398     (b)  The provisions of this section do not apply once a law
399enforcement agency has initiated a criminal investigation
400against a person and advised the person of his or her right to
401avoid self-incrimination.
402     Section 10.  Section 796.11, Florida Statutes, is created
403to read:
404     796.11  Website posting.--
405     (1)  To safeguard the public, any person 18 years of age or
406older who has been adjudicated guilty of or has had adjudication
407withheld for any felony violation of this chapter shall have the
408following information posted on an offender website created and
409maintained by the Department of Law Enforcement:
410     (a)  The offender's name.
411     (b)  The offender's date of birth.
412     (c)  The date of the conviction.
413     (d)  The county where the offense occurred.
414     (e)  The offense committed.
415     (f)  The booking photograph taken when the offender was
416arrested.
417     (2)  The information required in subsection (1) shall be
418provided to the Department of Law Enforcement electronically by
419the clerk of the court for the county in which the sentence is
420imposed within 10 days after the date the offender is sentenced.
421     (3)  The Department of Law Enforcement must place the
422information on the website within 5 business days after the date
423it receives the information. The information shall remain on the
424website for 5 years after the date of posting.
425     (4)  The department shall not allow the public to access
426information in the database that is confidential and exempt from
427public disclosure under s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the
428State Constitution.
429     (5)  The department, its personnel, and any individual or
430entity acting at the request or upon the direction of the
431department are immune from civil liability for damages for good
432faith compliance with this section and will be presumed to have
433acted in good faith by reporting information. The presumption of
434good faith is not overcome if technical or clerical errors are
435made by the department, its personnel, or any individual or
436entity acting at the request or upon the direction of the
437department in reporting the information; if the department and
438its personnel are unable to report information because the
439information has not been provided or reported by a person or
440agency required to provide or report the information to the
441department; or if the department, its personnel, or any
442individual or entity acting at the request or upon the direction
443of the department reports information that was falsely reported
444without the knowledge of the department, its personnel, or such
445individual or entity.
446     Section 11.  Section 938.14, Florida Statutes, is created
447to read:
448     938.14  Prostitution and related offenses.--Notwithstanding
449any law to the contrary, the court shall assess any defendant
450who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is convicted of, a
451violation of any provision of chapter 796, regardless of whether
452adjudication was withheld, in addition to any fine and other
453penalty provided or authorized by law, an amount of $101, to be
454paid to the clerk of the court, who shall forward $100 to the
455Department of Revenue for deposit in the Operating Trust Fund of
456the Department of Law Enforcement to be used for the maintenance
457of the website required by s. 796.101. The clerk of the court
458shall retain the remaining $1 of each surcharge that the clerk
459of the court collects as a service charge of the clerk's office.
460     Section 12.  Subsection (1) of section 938.10, Florida
461Statutes, is amended to read:
462     938.10  Additional court cost imposed in cases of certain
463crimes against minors.--
464     (1)  If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is
465found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, any offense against
466a minor in violation of s. 784.085, chapter 787, chapter 794, s.
467796.03, s. 800.04, chapter 827, s. 847.0145, or s. 985.701, the
468court shall impose a court cost of $101 against the offender in
469addition to any other cost or penalty required by law.
470     Section 13.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section
471772.102, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
472     772.102  Definitions.--As used in this chapter, the term:
473     (1)  "Criminal activity" means to commit, to attempt to
474commit, to conspire to commit, or to solicit, coerce, or
475intimidate another person to commit:
476     (a)  Any crime that is chargeable by indictment or
477information under the following provisions:
478     1.  Section 210.18, relating to evasion of payment of
479cigarette taxes.
480     2.  Section 414.39, relating to public assistance fraud.
481     3.  Section 440.105 or s. 440.106, relating to workers'
482compensation.
483     4.  Part IV of chapter 501, relating to telemarketing.
484     5.  Chapter 517, relating to securities transactions.
485     6.  Section 550.235, s. 550.3551, or s. 550.3605, relating
486to dogracing and horseracing.
487     7.  Chapter 550, relating to jai alai frontons.
488     8.  Chapter 552, relating to the manufacture, distribution,
489and use of explosives.
490     9.  Chapter 562, relating to beverage law enforcement.
491     10.  Section 624.401, relating to transacting insurance
492without a certificate of authority, s. 624.437(4)(c)1., relating
493to operating an unauthorized multiple-employer welfare
494arrangement, or s. 626.902(1)(b), relating to representing or
495aiding an unauthorized insurer.
496     11.  Chapter 687, relating to interest and usurious
497practices.
498     12.  Section 721.08, s. 721.09, or s. 721.13, relating to
499real estate timeshare plans.
500     13.  Chapter 782, relating to homicide.
501     14.  Chapter 784, relating to assault and battery.
502     15.  Chapter 787, relating to kidnapping or human
503trafficking.
504     16.  Chapter 790, relating to weapons and firearms.
505     17.  Section 796.03, s. 796.04, s. 796.045, s. 796.05, s.
506796.06, or s. 796.07, relating to prostitution.
507     18.  Chapter 806, relating to arson.
508     19.  Section 810.02(2)(c), relating to specified burglary
509of a dwelling or structure.
510     20.  Chapter 812, relating to theft, robbery, and related
511crimes.
512     21.  Chapter 815, relating to computer-related crimes.
513     22.  Chapter 817, relating to fraudulent practices, false
514pretenses, fraud generally, and credit card crimes.
515     23.  Section 827.071, relating to commercial sexual
516exploitation of children.
517     24.  Chapter 831, relating to forgery and counterfeiting.
518     25.  Chapter 832, relating to issuance of worthless checks
519and drafts.
520     26.  Section 836.05, relating to extortion.
521     27.  Chapter 837, relating to perjury.
522     28.  Chapter 838, relating to bribery and misuse of public
523office.
524     29.  Chapter 843, relating to obstruction of justice.
525     30.  Section 847.011, s. 847.012, s. 847.013, s. 847.06, or
526s. 847.07, relating to obscene literature and profanity.
527     31.  Section 849.09, s. 849.14, s. 849.15, s. 849.23, or s.
528849.25, relating to gambling.
529     32.  Chapter 893, relating to drug abuse prevention and
530control.
531     33.  Section 914.22 or s. 914.23, relating to witnesses,
532victims, or informants.
533     34.  Section 918.12 or s. 918.13, relating to tampering
534with jurors and evidence.
535     Section 14.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section
536895.02, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
537     895.02  Definitions.--As used in ss. 895.01-895.08, the
538term:
539     (1)  "Racketeering activity" means to commit, to attempt to
540commit, to conspire to commit, or to solicit, coerce, or
541intimidate another person to commit:
542     (a)  Any crime that is chargeable by indictment or
543information under the following provisions of the Florida
544Statutes:
545     1.  Section 210.18, relating to evasion of payment of
546cigarette taxes.
547     2.  Section 403.727(3)(b), relating to environmental
548control.
549     3.  Section 409.920 or s. 409.9201, relating to Medicaid
550fraud.
551     4.  Section 414.39, relating to public assistance fraud.
552     5.  Section 440.105 or s. 440.106, relating to workers'
553compensation.
554     6.  Section 443.071(4), relating to creation of a
555fictitious employer scheme to commit unemployment compensation
556fraud.
557     7.  Section 465.0161, relating to distribution of medicinal
558drugs without a permit as an Internet pharmacy.
559     8.  Sections 499.0051, 499.0052, 499.00535, 499.00545, and
560499.0691, relating to crimes involving contraband and
561adulterated drugs.
562     9.  Part IV of chapter 501, relating to telemarketing.
563     10.  Chapter 517, relating to sale of securities and
564investor protection.
565     11.  Section 550.235, s. 550.3551, or s. 550.3605, relating
566to dogracing and horseracing.
567     12.  Chapter 550, relating to jai alai frontons.
568     13.  Section 551.109, relating to slot machine gaming.
569     14.  Chapter 552, relating to the manufacture,
570distribution, and use of explosives.
571     15.  Chapter 560, relating to money transmitters, if the
572violation is punishable as a felony.
573     16.  Chapter 562, relating to beverage law enforcement.
574     17.  Section 624.401, relating to transacting insurance
575without a certificate of authority, s. 624.437(4)(c)1., relating
576to operating an unauthorized multiple-employer welfare
577arrangement, or s. 626.902(1)(b), relating to representing or
578aiding an unauthorized insurer.
579     18.  Section 655.50, relating to reports of currency
580transactions, when such violation is punishable as a felony.
581     19.  Chapter 687, relating to interest and usurious
582practices.
583     20.  Section 721.08, s. 721.09, or s. 721.13, relating to
584real estate timeshare plans.
585     21.  Chapter 782, relating to homicide.
586     22.  Chapter 784, relating to assault and battery.
587     23.  Chapter 787, relating to kidnapping or human
588trafficking.
589     24.  Chapter 790, relating to weapons and firearms.
590     25.  Section 796.03, s. 796.035, s. 796.04, s. 796.045, s.
591796.05, s. 796.06, or s. 796.07, relating to prostitution and
592sex trafficking.
593     26.  Chapter 806, relating to arson.
594     27.  Section 810.02(2)(c), relating to specified burglary
595of a dwelling or structure.
596     28.  Chapter 812, relating to theft, robbery, and related
597crimes.
598     29.  Chapter 815, relating to computer-related crimes.
599     30.  Chapter 817, relating to fraudulent practices, false
600pretenses, fraud generally, and credit card crimes.
601     31.  Chapter 825, relating to abuse, neglect, or
602exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult.
603     32.  Section 827.071, relating to commercial sexual
604exploitation of children.
605     33.  Chapter 831, relating to forgery and counterfeiting.
606     34.  Chapter 832, relating to issuance of worthless checks
607and drafts.
608     35.  Section 836.05, relating to extortion.
609     36.  Chapter 837, relating to perjury.
610     37.  Chapter 838, relating to bribery and misuse of public
611office.
612     38.  Chapter 843, relating to obstruction of justice.
613     39.  Section 847.011, s. 847.012, s. 847.013, s. 847.06, or
614s. 847.07, relating to obscene literature and profanity.
615     40.  Section 849.09, s. 849.14, s. 849.15, s. 849.23, or s.
616849.25, relating to gambling.
617     41.  Chapter 874, relating to criminal street gangs.
618     42.  Chapter 893, relating to drug abuse prevention and
619control.
620     43.  Chapter 896, relating to offenses related to financial
621transactions.
622     44.  Sections 914.22 and 914.23, relating to tampering with
623a witness, victim, or informant, and retaliation against a
624witness, victim, or informant.
625     45.  Sections 918.12 and 918.13, relating to tampering with
626jurors and evidence.
627     Section 15.  Subsection (10) is added to section 932.7055,
628Florida Statutes, to read:
629     932.7055  Disposition of liens and forfeited property.--
630     (10)  The office of the state attorney prosecuting the
631case, and a person providing information to law enforcement
632pursuant to s. 796.101 that materially assists law enforcement
633in the investigation of a felony violation under chapter 796 and
634results in the forfeiture of property described in s.
635932.701(2)(a)5. or 6. shall each be entitled to a one-third
636share of any proceeds remaining after any liens have been
637satisfied and all court costs associated with the forfeiture
638proceeding have been paid. If more than one person provides
639information to law enforcement pursuant to s. 796.101 that
640materially assists law enforcement as described in this
641subsection, each person who provides such information shall
642share equally the one-third share. Persons who were the subject
643of any pending warrants, indictments, or information in any
644jurisdiction or were on any community supervision at the time
645they provided the information are not entitled to receive a
646share of the proceeds of the forfeiture action. Law enforcement
647officers shall not be eligible to receive a share of the
648proceeds of the forfeiture action. The remaining one-third share
649shall be distributed as otherwise provided in this section.
650     Section 16.  Subsection (7) of section 322.28, Florida
651Statutes, is amended to read:
652     322.28  Period of suspension or revocation.--
653     (7)  Following a second or subsequent violation of s.
654796.07(1)(e)(2)(f) which involves a motor vehicle and which
655results in any judicial disposition other than acquittal or
656dismissal, in addition to any other sentence imposed, the court
657shall revoke the person's driver's license or driving privilege,
658effective upon the date of the disposition, for a period of not
659less than 1 year. A person sentenced under this subsection may
660request a hearing under s. 322.271.
661     Section 17.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (4) and paragraph
662(b) of subsection (10) of section 775.21, Florida Statutes, are
663amended to read:
664     775.21  The Florida Sexual Predators Act.--
665     (4)  SEXUAL PREDATOR CRITERIA.--
666     (a)  For a current offense committed on or after October 1,
6671993, upon conviction, an offender shall be designated as a
668"sexual predator" under subsection (5), and subject to
669registration under subsection (6) and community and public
670notification under subsection (7) if:
671     1.  The felony is:
672     a.  A capital, life, or first-degree felony violation, or
673any attempt thereof, of s. 787.01 or s. 787.02, where the victim
674is a minor and the defendant is not the victim's parent, or of
675chapter 794, s. 800.04, or s. 847.0145, or a violation of a
676similar law of another jurisdiction; or
677     b.  Any felony violation, or any attempt thereof, of s.
678787.01, s. 787.02, or s. 787.025(2)(c), where the victim is a
679minor and the defendant is not the victim's parent; chapter 794,
680excluding ss. 794.011(10) and 794.0235; s. 796.03; former s.
681796.035; s. 796.045(2)(b); s. 800.04; s. 825.1025(2)(b); s.
682827.071; s. 847.0145; or s. 985.701(1); or a violation of a
683similar law of another jurisdiction, and the offender has
684previously been convicted of or found to have committed, or has
685pled nolo contendere or guilty to, regardless of adjudication,
686any violation of s. 787.01, s. 787.02, or s. 787.025(2)(c),
687where the victim is a minor and the defendant is not the
688victim's parent; s. 794.011(2), (3), (4), (5), or (8); s.
689794.05; s. 796.03; former s. 796.035; s. 796.045(2)(b); s.
690800.04; s. 825.1025; s. 827.071; s. 847.0133; s. 847.0135; s.
691847.0145; or s. 985.701(1); or a violation of a similar law of
692another jurisdiction;
693     2.  The offender has not received a pardon for any felony
694or similar law of another jurisdiction that is necessary for the
695operation of this paragraph; and
696     3.  A conviction of a felony or similar law of another
697jurisdiction necessary to the operation of this paragraph has
698not been set aside in any postconviction proceeding.
699     (10)  PENALTIES.--
700     (b)  A sexual predator who has been convicted of or found
701to have committed, or has pled nolo contendere or guilty to,
702regardless of adjudication, any violation, or attempted
703violation, of s. 787.01, s. 787.02, or s. 787.025(2)(c), where
704the victim is a minor and the defendant is not the victim's
705parent; s. 794.011(2), (3), (4), (5), or (8); s. 794.05; s.
706796.03; former s. 796.035; s. 796.045(2)(b); s. 800.04; s.
707827.071; s. 847.0133; s. 847.0145; or s. 985.701(1); or a
708violation of a similar law of another jurisdiction when the
709victim of the offense was a minor, and who works, whether for
710compensation or as a volunteer, at any business, school, day
711care center, park, playground, or other place where children
712regularly congregate, commits a felony of the third degree,
713punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
714     Section 18.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section
715943.0435, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
716     943.0435  Sexual offenders required to register with the
717department; penalty.--
718     (1)  As used in this section, the term:
719     (a)  "Sexual offender" means a person who meets the
720criteria in subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2., or subparagraph
7213., as follows:
722     1.a.  Has been convicted of committing, or attempting,
723soliciting, or conspiring to commit, any of the criminal
724offenses proscribed in the following statutes in this state or
725similar offenses in another jurisdiction: s. 787.01, s. 787.02,
726or s. 787.025(2)(c), where the victim is a minor and the
727defendant is not the victim's parent; chapter 794, excluding ss.
728794.011(10) and 794.0235; s. 796.03; former s. 796.035; s.
729796.045(2)(b); s. 800.04; s. 825.1025; s. 827.071; s. 847.0133;
730s. 847.0135; s. 847.0137; s. 847.0138; s. 847.0145; or s.
731985.701(1); or any similar offense committed in this state which
732has been redesignated from a former statute number to one of
733those listed in this sub-subparagraph; and
734     b.  Has been released on or after October 1, 1997, from the
735sanction imposed for any conviction of an offense described in
736sub-subparagraph a. For purposes of sub-subparagraph a., a
737sanction imposed in this state or in any other jurisdiction
738includes, but is not limited to, a fine, probation, community
739control, parole, conditional release, control release, or
740incarceration in a state prison, federal prison, private
741correctional facility, or local detention facility;
742     2.  Establishes or maintains a residence in this state and
743who has not been designated as a sexual predator by a court of
744this state but who has been designated as a sexual predator, as
745a sexually violent predator, or by another sexual offender
746designation in another state or jurisdiction and was, as a
747result of such designation, subjected to registration or
748community or public notification, or both, or would be if the
749person were a resident of that state or jurisdiction, without
750regard to whether the person otherwise meets the criteria for
751registration as a sexual offender; or
752     3.  Establishes or maintains a residence in this state who
753is in the custody or control of, or under the supervision of,
754any other state or jurisdiction as a result of a conviction for
755committing, or attempting, soliciting, or conspiring to commit,
756any of the criminal offenses proscribed in the following
757statutes or similar offense in another jurisdiction: s. 787.01,
758s. 787.02, or s. 787.025(2)(c), where the victim is a minor and
759the defendant is not the victim's parent; chapter 794, excluding
760ss. 794.011(10) and 794.0235; s. 796.03; former s. 796.035; s.
761796.045(2)(b); s. 800.04; s. 825.1025; s. 827.071; s. 847.0133;
762s. 847.0135; s. 847.0137; s. 847.0138; s. 847.0145; or s.
763985.701(1); or any similar offense committed in this state which
764has been redesignated from a former statute number to one of
765those listed in this subparagraph.
766     Section 19.  Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section
767944.606, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
768     944.606  Sexual offenders; notification upon release.--
769     (1)  As used in this section:
770     (b)  "Sexual offender" means a person who has been
771convicted of committing, or attempting, soliciting, or
772conspiring to commit, any of the criminal offenses proscribed in
773the following statutes in this state or similar offenses in
774another jurisdiction: s. 787.01, s. 787.02, or s. 787.025(2)(c),
775where the victim is a minor and the defendant is not the
776victim's parent; chapter 794, excluding ss. 794.011(10) and
777794.0235; s. 796.03; former s. 796.035; s. 796.045(2)(b); s.
778800.04; s. 825.1025; s. 827.071; s. 847.0133; s. 847.0135; s.
779847.0137; s. 847.0138; s. 847.0145; or s. 985.701(1); or any
780similar offense committed in this state which has been
781redesignated from a former statute number to one of those listed
782in this subsection, when the department has received verified
783information regarding such conviction; an offender's
784computerized criminal history record is not, in and of itself,
785verified information.
786     Section 20.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section
787944.607, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
788     944.607  Notification to Department of Law Enforcement of
789information on sexual offenders.--
790     (1)  As used in this section, the term:
791     (a)  "Sexual offender" means a person who is in the custody
792or control of, or under the supervision of, the department or is
793in the custody of a private correctional facility:
794     1.  On or after October 1, 1997, as a result of a
795conviction for committing, or attempting, soliciting, or
796conspiring to commit, any of the criminal offenses proscribed in
797the following statutes in this state or similar offenses in
798another jurisdiction: s. 787.01, s. 787.02, or s. 787.025(2)(c),
799where the victim is a minor and the defendant is not the
800victim's parent; chapter 794, excluding ss. 794.011(10) and
801794.0235; s. 796.03; former s. 796.035; s. 796.045(2)(b); s.
802800.04; s. 825.1025; s. 827.071; s. 847.0133; s. 847.0135; s.
803847.0137; s. 847.0138; s. 847.0145; or s. 985.701(1); or any
804similar offense committed in this state which has been
805redesignated from a former statute number to one of those listed
806in this paragraph; or
807     2.  Who establishes or maintains a residence in this state
808and who has not been designated as a sexual predator by a court
809of this state but who has been designated as a sexual predator,
810as a sexually violent predator, or by another sexual offender
811designation in another state or jurisdiction and was, as a
812result of such designation, subjected to registration or
813community or public notification, or both, or would be if the
814person were a resident of that state or jurisdiction, without
815regard as to whether the person otherwise meets the criteria for
816registration as a sexual offender.
817     Section 21.  Paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (g), (h), and (i) of
818subsection (3) of section 921.0022, Florida Statutes, are
819amended to read:
820     921.0022  Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity
821ranking chart.--
822     (3)  OFFENSE SEVERITY RANKING CHART
 
FloridaStatuteFelonyDegreeDescription
823
 


(a)  LEVEL 1
824
 
24.118(3)(a)3rdCounterfeit or altered state lottery ticket.
825
 
212.054(2)(b)3rdDiscretionary sales surtax; limitations, administration, and collection.
826
 
212.15(2)(b)3rdFailure to remit sales taxes, amount greater than $300 but less than $20,000.
827
 
316.1935(1)3rdFleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer.
828
 
319.30(5)3rdSell, exchange, give away certificate of title or identification number plate.
829
 
319.35(1)(a)3rdTamper, adjust, change, etc., an odometer.
830
 
320.26(1)(a)3rdCounterfeit, manufacture, or sell registration license plates or validation stickers.
831
 
322.212(1)(a)-(c)3rdPossession of forged, stolen, counterfeit, or unlawfully issued driver's license; possession of simulated identification.
832
 
322.212(4)3rdSupply or aid in supplying unauthorized driver's license or identification card.
833
 
322.212(5)(a)3rdFalse application for driver's license or identification card.
834
 
414.39(2)3rdUnauthorized use, possession, forgery, or alteration of food stamps, Medicaid ID, value greater than $200.
835
 
414.39(3)(a)3rdFraudulent misappropriation of public assistance funds by employee/official, value more than $200.
836
 
443.071(1)3rdFalse statement or representation to obtain or increase unemployment compensation benefits.
837
 
509.151(1)3rdDefraud an innkeeper, food or lodging value greater than $300.
838
 
517.302(1)3rdViolation of the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act.
839
 
562.27(1)3rdPossess still or still apparatus.
840
 
713.693rdTenant removes property upon which lien has accrued, value more than $50.
841
 
796.07(3)(c)3rdProstitution, 3rd or subsequent violation.
842
 
812.014(3)(c)3rdPetit theft (3rd conviction); theft of any property not specified in subsection (2).
843
 
812.081(2)3rdUnlawfully makes or causes to be made a reproduction of a trade secret.
844
 
815.04(4)(a)3rdOffense against intellectual property (i.e., computer programs, data).
845
 
817.52(2)3rdHiring with intent to defraud, motor vehicle services.
846
 
817.569(2)3rdUse of public record or public records information to facilitate commission of a felony.
847
 
826.013rdBigamy.
848
 
828.122(3)3rdFighting or baiting animals.
849
 
831.04(1)3rdAny erasure, alteration, etc., of any replacement deed, map, plat, or other document listed in s. 92.28.
850
 
831.31(1)(a)3rdSell, deliver, or possess counterfeit controlled substances, all but s. 893.03(5) drugs.
851
 
832.041(1)3rdStopping payment with intent to defraud $150 or more.
852
 
832.05(2)(b) & (4)(c)3rdKnowing, making, issuing worthless checks $150 or more or obtaining property in return for worthless check $150 or more.
853
 
838.15(2)3rdCommercial bribe receiving.
854
 
838.163rdCommercial bribery.
855
 
843.183rdFleeing by boat to elude a law enforcement officer.
856
 
847.011(1)(a)3rdSell, distribute, etc., obscene, lewd, etc., material (2nd conviction).
857
 
849.013rdKeeping gambling house.
858
 
849.09(1)(a)-(d)3rdLottery; set up, promote, etc., or assist therein, conduct or advertise drawing for prizes, or dispose of property or money by means of lottery.
859
 
849.233rdGambling-related machines; "common offender" as to property rights.
860
 
849.25(2)3rdEngaging in bookmaking.
861
 
860.083rdInterfere with a railroad signal.
862
 
860.13(1)(a)3rdOperate aircraft while under the influence.
863
 
893.13(2)(a)2.3rdPurchase of cannabis.
864
 
893.13(6)(a)3rdPossession of cannabis (more than 20 grams).
865
 
934.03(1)(a)3rdIntercepts, or procures any other person to intercept, any wire or oral communication.
866
 


(b)  LEVEL 2
867
 
370.12(1)(e)3.3rdPossession of 11 or fewer marine turtle eggs in violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
868
 
370.12(1)(e)4.3rdPossession of more than 11 marine turtle eggs in violation of the Marine Turtle Protection Act.
869
 
403.413(5)(c)3rdDumps waste litter exceeding 500 lbs. in weight or 100 cubic feet in volume or any quantity for commercial purposes, or hazardous waste.
870
 
517.073rdRegistration of securities and furnishing of prospectus required.
871
 
590.28(1)3rdWillful, malicious, or intentional burning.
872
 
784.05(3)3rdStoring or leaving a loaded firearm within reach of minor who uses it to inflict injury or death.
873
 
787.04(1)3rdIn violation of court order, take, entice, etc., minor beyond state limits.
874
 
796.063rdFurthering activity prohibited in chapter 796.
875
 
806.13(1)(b)3.3rdCriminal mischief; damage $1,000 or more to public communication or any other public service.
876
 
810.061(2)3rdImpairing or impeding telephone or power to a dwelling; facilitating or furthering burglary.
877
 
810.09(2)(e)3rdTrespassing on posted commercial horticulture property.
878
 
812.014(2)(c)1.3rdGrand theft, 3rd degree; $300 or more but less than $5,000.
879
 
812.014(2)(d)3rdGrand theft, 3rd degree; $100 or more but less than $300, taken from unenclosed curtilage of dwelling.
880
 
812.015(7)3rdPossession, use, or attempted use of an antishoplifting or inventory control device countermeasure.
881
 
817.234(1)(a)2.3rdFalse statement in support of insurance claim.
882
 
817.481(3)(a)3rdObtain credit or purchase with false, expired, counterfeit, etc., credit card, value over $300.
883
 
817.52(3)3rdFailure to redeliver hired vehicle.
884
 
817.543rdWith intent to defraud, obtain mortgage note, etc., by false representation.
885
 
817.60(5)3rdDealing in credit cards of another.
886
 
817.60(6)(a)3rdForgery; purchase goods, services with false card.
887
 
817.613rdFraudulent use of credit cards over $100 or more within 6 months.
888
 
826.043rdKnowingly marries or has sexual intercourse with person to whom related.
889
 
831.013rdForgery.
890
 
831.023rdUttering forged instrument; utters or publishes alteration with intent to defraud.
891
 
831.073rdForging bank bills, checks, drafts, or promissory notes.
892
 
831.083rdPossessing 10 or more forged notes, bills, checks, or drafts.
893
 
831.093rdUttering forged notes, bills, checks, drafts, or promissory notes.
894
 
831.113rdBringing into the state forged bank bills, checks, drafts, or notes.
895
 
832.05(3)(a)3rdCashing or depositing item with intent to defraud.
896
 
843.083rdFalsely impersonating an officer.
897
 
893.13(2)(a)2.3rdPurchase of any s. 893.03(1)(c), (2)(c)1., (2)(c)2., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5., (2)(c)6., (2)(c)7., (2)(c)8., (2)(c)9., (3), or (4) drugs other than cannabis.
898
 
893.147(2)3rdManufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia.
899
 


(d)  LEVEL 4
900
 
316.1935(3)(a)2ndDriving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
901
 
499.0051(1)3rdFailure to maintain or deliver pedigree papers.
902
 
499.0051(2)3rdFailure to authenticate pedigree papers.
903
 
499.0051(6)2ndSale or delivery, or possession with intent to sell, contraband legend drugs.
904
 
784.07(2)(b)3rdBattery of law enforcement officer, firefighter, intake officer, etc.
905
 
784.074(1)(c)3rdBattery of sexually violent predators facility staff.
906
 
784.0753rdBattery on detention or commitment facility staff.
907
 
784.0783rdBattery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials.
908
 
784.08(2)(c)3rdBattery on a person 65 years of age or older.
909
 
784.081(3)3rdBattery on specified official or employee.
910
 
784.082(3)3rdBattery by detained person on visitor or other detainee.
911
 
784.083(3)3rdBattery on code inspector.
912
 
784.0853rdBattery of child by throwing, tossing, projecting, or expelling certain fluids or materials.
913
 
787.03(1)3rdInterference with custody; wrongly takes minor from appointed guardian.
914
 
787.04(2)3rdTake, entice, or remove child beyond state limits with criminal intent pending custody proceedings.
915
 
787.04(3)3rdCarrying child beyond state lines with criminal intent to avoid producing child at custody hearing or delivering to designated person.
916
 
790.115(1)3rdExhibiting firearm or weapon within 1,000 feet of a school.
917
 
790.115(2)(b)3rdPossessing electric weapon or device, destructive device, or other weapon on school property.
918
 
790.115(2)(c)3rdPossessing firearm on school property.
919
 
796.053rdDeriving support from prostitution proceeds.
920
 
800.04(7)(d)3rdLewd or lascivious exhibition; offender less than 18 years.
921
 
810.02(4)(a)3rdBurglary, or attempted burglary, of an unoccupied structure; unarmed; no assault or battery.
922
 
810.02(4)(b)3rdBurglary, or attempted burglary, of an unoccupied conveyance; unarmed; no assault or battery.
923
 
810.063rdBurglary; possession of tools.
924
 
810.08(2)(c)3rdTrespass on property, armed with firearm or dangerous weapon.
925
 
812.014(2)(c)3.3rdGrand theft, 3rd degree $10,000 or more but less than $20,000.
926
 
812.014(2)(c)4.-10.3rdGrand theft, 3rd degree, a will, firearm, motor vehicle, livestock, etc.
927
 
812.0195(2)3rdDealing in stolen property by use of the Internet; property stolen $300 or more.
928
 
817.563(1)3rdSell or deliver substance other than controlled substance agreed upon, excluding s. 893.03(5) drugs.
929
 
817.568(2)(a)3rdFraudulent use of personal identification information.
930
 
817.625(2)(a)3rdFraudulent use of scanning device or reencoder.
931
 
828.125(1)2ndKill, maim, or cause great bodily harm or permanent breeding disability to any registered horse or cattle.
932
 
837.02(1)3rdPerjury in official proceedings.
933
 
837.021(1)3rdMake contradictory statements in official proceedings.
934
 
838.0223rdOfficial misconduct.
935
 
839.13(2)(a)3rdFalsifying records of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency.
936
 
839.13(2)(c)3rdFalsifying records of the Department of Children and Family Services.
937
 
843.0213rdPossession of a concealed handcuff key by a person in custody.
938
 
843.0253rdDeprive law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer of means of protection or communication.
939
 
843.15(1)(a)3rdFailure to appear while on bail for felony (bond estreature or bond jumping).
940
 
874.05(1)3rdEncouraging or recruiting another to join a criminal street gang.
941
 
893.13(2)(a)1.2ndPurchase of cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (b), or (d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs).
942
 
914.14(2)3rdWitnesses accepting bribes.
943
 
914.22(1)3rdForce, threaten, etc., witness, victim, or informant.
944
 
914.23(2)3rdRetaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, no bodily injury.
945
 
918.123rdTampering with jurors.
946
 
934.2153rdUse of two-way communications device to facilitate commission of a crime.
947
 


(g)  LEVEL 7
948
 
316.027(1)(b)1stAccident involving death, failure to stop; leaving scene.
949
 
316.193(3)(c)2.3rdDUI resulting in serious bodily injury.
950
 
316.1935(3)(b)1stCausing serious bodily injury or death to another person; driving at high speed or with wanton disregard for safety while fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officer who is in a patrol vehicle with siren and lights activated.
951
 
327.35(3)(c)2.3rdVessel BUI resulting in serious bodily injury.
952
 
402.319(2)2ndMisrepresentation and negligence or intentional act resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disfiguration, permanent disability, or death.
953
 
409.920(2)3rdMedicaid provider fraud.
954
 
456.065(2)3rdPracticing a health care profession without a license.
955
 
456.065(2)2ndPracticing a health care profession without a license which results in serious bodily injury.
956
 
458.327(1)3rdPracticing medicine without a license.
957
 
459.013(1)3rdPracticing osteopathic medicine without a license.
958
 
460.411(1)3rdPracticing chiropractic medicine without a license.
959
 
461.012(1)3rdPracticing podiatric medicine without a license.
960
 
462.173rdPracticing naturopathy without a license.
961
 
463.015(1)3rdPracticing optometry without a license.
962
 
464.016(1)3rdPracticing nursing without a license.
963
 
465.015(2)3rdPracticing pharmacy without a license.
964
 
466.026(1)3rdPracticing dentistry or dental hygiene without a license.
965
 
467.2013rdPracticing midwifery without a license.
966
 
468.3663rdDelivering respiratory care services without a license.
967
 
483.828(1)3rdPracticing as clinical laboratory personnel without a license.
968
 
483.901(9)3rdPracticing medical physics without a license.
969
 
484.013(1)(c)3rdPreparing or dispensing optical devices without a prescription.
970
 
484.0533rdDispensing hearing aids without a license.
971
 
494.0018(2)1stConviction of any violation of ss. 494.001-494.0077 in which the total money and property unlawfully obtained exceeded $50,000 and there were five or more victims.
972
 
560.123(8)(b)1.3rdFailure to report currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by money transmitter.
973
 
560.125(5)(a)3rdMoney transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
974
 
655.50(10)(b)1.3rdFailure to report financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000 by financial institution.
975
 
775.21(10)(a)3rdSexual predator; failure to register; failure to renew driver's license or identification card; other registration violations.
976
 
775.21(10)(b)3rdSexual predator working where children regularly congregate.
977
 
775.21(10)(g)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual predator; harbor or conceal a sexual predator.
978
 
782.051(3)2ndAttempted felony murder of a person by a person other than the perpetrator or the perpetrator of an attempted felony.
979
 
782.07(1)2ndKilling of a human being by the act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another (manslaughter).
980
 
782.0712ndKilling of human being or viable fetus by the operation of a motor vehicle in a reckless manner (vehicular homicide).
981
 
782.0722ndKilling of a human being by the operation of a vessel in a reckless manner (vessel homicide).
982
 
784.045(1)(a)1.2ndAggravated battery; intentionally causing great bodily harm or disfigurement.
983
 
784.045(1)(a)2.2ndAggravated battery; using deadly weapon.
984
 
784.045(1)(b)2ndAggravated battery; perpetrator aware victim pregnant.
985
 
784.048(4)3rdAggravated stalking; violation of injunction or court order.
986
 
784.048(7)3rdAggravated stalking; violation of court order.
987
 
784.07(2)(d)1stAggravated battery on law enforcement officer.
988
 
784.074(1)(a)1stAggravated battery on sexually violent predators facility staff.
989
 
784.08(2)(a)1stAggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
990
 
784.081(1)1stAggravated battery on specified official or employee.
991
 
784.082(1)1stAggravated battery by detained person on visitor or other detainee.
992
 
784.083(1)1stAggravated battery on code inspector.
993
 
790.07(4)1stSpecified weapons violation subsequent to previous conviction of s. 790.07(1) or (2).
994
 
790.16(1)1stDischarge of a machine gun under specified circumstances.
995
 
790.165(2)2ndManufacture, sell, possess, or deliver hoax bomb.
996
 
790.165(3)2ndPossessing, displaying, or threatening to use any hoax bomb while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
997
 
790.166(3)2ndPossessing, selling, using, or attempting to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction.
998
 
790.166(4)2ndPossessing, displaying, or threatening to use a hoax weapon of mass destruction while committing or attempting to commit a felony.
999
 
796.031st 2ndProcuring any minor person under 16 years for prostitution.
1000
 
800.04(5)(c)1.2ndLewd or lascivious molestation; victim less than 12 years of age; offender less than 18 years.
1001
 
800.04(5)(c)2.2ndLewd or lascivious molestation; victim 12 years of age or older but less than 16 years; offender 18 years or older.
1002
 
806.01(2)2ndMaliciously damage structure by fire or explosive.
1003
 
810.02(3)(a)2ndBurglary of occupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.
1004
 
810.02(3)(b)2ndBurglary of unoccupied dwelling; unarmed; no assault or battery.
1005
 
810.02(3)(d)2ndBurglary of occupied conveyance; unarmed; no assault or battery.
1006
 
812.014(2)(a)1.1stProperty stolen, valued at $100,000 or more or a semitrailer deployed by a law enforcement officer; property stolen while causing other property damage; 1st degree grand theft.
1007
 
812.014(2)(b)2.2ndProperty stolen, cargo valued at less than $50,000, grand theft in 2nd degree.
1008
 
812.014(2)(b)3.2ndProperty stolen, emergency medical equipment; 2nd degree grand theft.
1009
 
812.0145(2)(a)1stTheft from person 65 years of age or older; $50,000 or more.
1010
 
812.019(2)1stStolen property; initiates, organizes, plans, etc., the theft of property and traffics in stolen property.
1011
 
812.131(2)(a)2ndRobbery by sudden snatching.
1012
 
812.133(2)(b)1stCarjacking; no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
1013
 
817.234(8)(a)2ndSolicitation of motor vehicle accident victims with intent to defraud.
1014
 
817.234(9)2ndOrganizing, planning, or participating in an intentional motor vehicle collision.
1015
 
817.234(11)(c)1stInsurance fraud; property value $100,000 or more.
1016
 
817.2341(2)(b) & (3)(b)1stMaking false entries of material fact or false statements regarding property values relating to the solvency of an insuring entity which are a significant cause of the insolvency of that entity.
1017
 
825.102(3)(b)2ndNeglecting an elderly person or disabled adult causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
1018
 
825.103(2)(b)2ndExploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $20,000 or more, but less than $100,000.
1019
 
827.03(3)(b)2ndNeglect of a child causing great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement.
1020
 
827.04(3)3rdImpregnation of a child under 16 years of age by person 21 years of age or older.
1021
 
837.05(2)3rdGiving false information about alleged capital felony to a law enforcement officer.
1022
 
838.0152ndBribery.
1023
 
838.0162ndUnlawful compensation or reward for official behavior.
1024
 
838.021(3)(a)2ndUnlawful harm to a public servant.
1025
 
838.222ndBid tampering.
1026
 
847.0135(3)3rdSolicitation of a child, via a computer service, to commit an unlawful sex act.
1027
 
872.062ndAbuse of a dead human body.
1028
 
893.13(1)(c)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine (or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4.) within 1,000 feet of a child care facility, school, or state, county, or municipal park or publicly owned recreational facility or community center.
1029
 
893.13(1)(e)1.1stSell, manufacture, or deliver cocaine or other drug prohibited under s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4., within 1,000 feet of property used for religious services or a specified business site.
1030
 
893.13(4)(a)1stDeliver to minor cocaine (or other s. 893.03(1)(a), (1)(b), (1)(d), (2)(a), (2)(b), or (2)(c)4. drugs).
1031
 
893.135(1)(a)1.1stTrafficking in cannabis, more than 25 lbs., less than 2,000 lbs.
1032
 
893.135(1)(b)1.a.1stTrafficking in cocaine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
1033
 
893.135(1)(c)1.a.1stTrafficking in illegal drugs, more than 4 grams, less than 14 grams.
1034
 
893.135(1)(d)1.1stTrafficking in phencyclidine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
1035
 
893.135(1)(e)1.1stTrafficking in methaqualone, more than 200 grams, less than 5 kilograms.
1036
 
893.135(1)(f)1.1stTrafficking in amphetamine, more than 14 grams, less than 28 grams.
1037
 
893.135(1)(g)1.a.1stTrafficking in flunitrazepam, 4 grams or more, less than 14 grams.
1038
 
893.135(1)(h)1.a.1stTrafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
1039
 
893.135(1)(j)1.a.1stTrafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 1 kilogram or more, less than 5 kilograms.
1040
 
893.135(1)(k)2.a.1stTrafficking in Phenethylamines, 10 grams or more, less than 200 grams.
1041
 
896.101(5)(a)3rdMoney laundering, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
1042
 
896.104(4)(a)1.3rdStructuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions exceeding $300 but less than $20,000.
1043
 
943.0435(4)(c)2ndSexual offender vacating permanent residence; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1044
 
943.0435(8)2ndSexual offender; remains in state after indicating intent to leave; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1045
 
943.0435(9)(a)3rdSexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1046
 
943.0435(13)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
1047
 
943.0435(14)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.
1048
 
944.607(9)3rdSexual offender; failure to comply with reporting requirements.
1049
 
944.607(10)(a)3rdSexual offender; failure to submit to the taking of a digitized photograph.
1050
 
944.607(12)3rdFailure to report or providing false information about a sexual offender; harbor or conceal a sexual offender.
1051
 
944.607(13)3rdSexual offender; failure to report and reregister; failure to respond to address verification.
1052
 


(h)  LEVEL 8
1053
 
316.193(3)(c)3.a.2ndDUI manslaughter.
1054
 
316.1935(4)(b)1stAggravated fleeing or attempted eluding with serious bodily injury or death.
1055
 
327.35(3)(c)3.2ndVessel BUI manslaughter.
1056
 
499.0051(7)1stForgery of prescription or legend drug labels.
1057
 
499.00521stTrafficking in contraband legend drugs.
1058
 
560.123(8)(b)2.2ndFailure to report currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by money transmitter.
1059
 
560.125(5)(b)2ndMoney transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.
1060
 
655.50(10)(b)2.2ndFailure to report financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000 by financial institutions.
1061
 
777.03(2)(a)1stAccessory after the fact, capital felony.
1062
 
782.04(4)2ndKilling of human without design when engaged in act or attempt of any felony other than arson, sexual battery, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, aircraft piracy, or unlawfully discharging bomb.
1063
 
782.051(2)1stAttempted felony murder while perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate a felony not enumerated in s. 782.04(3).
1064
 
782.071(1)(b)1stCommitting vehicular homicide and failing to render aid or give information.
1065
 
782.072(2)1stCommitting vessel homicide and failing to render aid or give information.
1066
 
790.161(3)1stDischarging a destructive device which results in bodily harm or property damage.
1067
 
794.011(5)2ndSexual battery, victim 12 years or over, offender does not use physical force likely to cause serious injury.
1068
 
796.045(1)1stSex trafficking.
1069
 
800.04(4)2ndLewd or lascivious battery.
1070
 
806.01(1)1stMaliciously damage dwelling or structure by fire or explosive, believing person in structure.
1071
 
810.02(2)(a)1st,PBLBurglary with assault or battery.
1072
 
810.02(2)(b)1st,PBLBurglary; armed with explosives or dangerous weapon.
1073
 
810.02(2)(c)1stBurglary of a dwelling or structure causing structural damage or $1,000 or more property damage.
1074
 
812.014(2)(a)2.1stProperty stolen; cargo valued at $50,000 or more, grand theft in 1st degree.
1075
 
812.13(2)(b)1stRobbery with a weapon.
1076
 
812.135(2)(c)1stHome-invasion robbery, no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon.
1077
 
817.568(6)2ndFraudulent use of personal identification information of an individual under the age of 18.
1078
 
825.102(2)2ndAggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult.
1079
 
825.1025(2)2ndLewd or lascivious battery upon an elderly person or disabled adult.
1080
 
825.103(2)(a)1stExploiting an elderly person or disabled adult and property is valued at $100,000 or more.
1081
 
837.02(2)2ndPerjury in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.
1082
 
837.021(2)2ndMaking contradictory statements in official proceedings relating to prosecution of a capital felony.
1083
 
860.121(2)(c)1stShooting at or throwing any object in path of railroad vehicle resulting in great bodily harm.
1084
 
860.161stAircraft piracy.
1085
 
893.13(1)(b)1stSell or deliver in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
1086
 
893.13(2)(b)1stPurchase in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
1087
 
893.13(6)(c)1stPossess in excess of 10 grams of any substance specified in s. 893.03(1)(a) or (b).
1088
 
893.135(1)(a)2.1stTrafficking in cannabis, more than 2,000 lbs., less than 10,000 lbs.
1089
 
893.135(1)(b)1.b.1stTrafficking in cocaine, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams.
1090
 
893.135(1)(c)1.b.1stTrafficking in illegal drugs, more than 14 grams, less than 28 grams.
1091
 
893.135(1)(d)1.b.1stTrafficking in phencyclidine, more than 200 grams, less than 400 grams.
1092
 
893.135(1)(e)1.b.1stTrafficking in methaqualone, more than 5 kilograms, less than 25 kilograms.
1093
 
893.135(1)(f)1.b.1stTrafficking in amphetamine, more than 28 grams, less than 200 grams.
1094
 
893.135(1)(g)1.b.1stTrafficking in flunitrazepam, 14 grams or more, less than 28 grams.
1095
 
893.135(1)(h)1.b.1stTrafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.
1096
 
893.135(1)(j)1.b.1stTrafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 5 kilograms or more, less than 10 kilograms.
1097
 
893.135(1)(k)2.b.1stTrafficking in Phenethylamines, 200 grams or more, less than 400 grams.
1098
 
895.03(1)1stUse or invest proceeds derived from pattern of racketeering activity.
1099
 
895.03(2)1stAcquire or maintain through racketeering activity any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property.
1100
 
895.03(3)1stConduct or participate in any enterprise through pattern of racketeering activity.
1101
 
896.101(5)(b)2ndMoney laundering, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000, but less than $100,000.
1102
 
896.104(4)(a)2.2ndStructuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $20,000 but less than $100,000.
1103
 


(i)  LEVEL 9
1104
 
316.193(3)(c)3.b.1stDUI manslaughter; failing to render aid or give information.
1105
 
327.35(3)(c)3.b.1stBUI manslaughter; failing to render aid or give information.
1106
 
499.005351stSale or purchase of contraband legend drugs resulting in great bodily harm.
1107
 
560.123(8)(b)3.1stFailure to report currency or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $100,000 by money transmitter.
1108
 
560.125(5)(c)1stMoney transmitter business by unauthorized person, currency, or payment instruments totaling or exceeding $100,000.
1109
 
655.50(10)(b)3.1stFailure to report financial transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000 by financial institution.
1110
 
775.08441stAggravated white collar crime.
1111
 
782.04(1)1stAttempt, conspire, or solicit to commit premeditated murder.
1112
 
782.04(3)1st,PBLAccomplice to murder in connection with arson, sexual battery, robbery, burglary, and other specified felonies.
1113
 
782.051(1)1stAttempted felony murder while perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate a felony enumerated in s. 782.04(3).
1114
 
782.07(2)1stAggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult.
1115
 
787.01(1)(a)1.1st,PBLKidnapping; hold for ransom or reward or as a shield or hostage.
1116
 
787.01(1)(a)2.1st,PBLKidnapping with intent to commit or facilitate commission of any felony.
1117
 
787.01(1)(a)4.1st,PBLKidnapping with intent to interfere with performance of any governmental or political function.
1118
 
787.02(3)(a)1stFalse imprisonment; child under age 13; perpetrator also commits aggravated child abuse, sexual battery, or lewd or lascivious battery, molestation, conduct, or exhibition.
1119
 
790.1611stAttempted capital destructive device offense.
1120
 
790.166(2)1st,PBLPossessing, selling, using, or attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction.
1121
 
794.011(2)1stAttempted sexual battery; victim less than 12 years of age.
1122
 
794.011(2)LifeSexual battery; offender younger than 18 years and commits sexual battery on a person less than 12 years.
1123
 
794.011(4)1stSexual battery; victim 12 years or older, certain circumstances.
1124
 
794.011(8)(b)1stSexual battery; engage in sexual conduct with minor 12 to 18 years by person in familial or custodial authority.
1125
 
796.045(2)(a)LifeSex trafficking involving a minor or resulting in death.
1126
 
796.045(2)(b)LifeSelling or buying of minors into sex trafficking or prostitution.
1127
 
800.04(5)(b)LifeLewd or lascivious molestation; victim less than 12 years; offender 18 years or older.
1128
 
812.13(2)(a)1st,PBLRobbery with firearm or other deadly weapon.
1129
 
812.133(2)(a)1st,PBLCarjacking; firearm or other deadly weapon.
1130
 
812.135(2)(b)1stHome-invasion robbery with weapon.
1131
 
817.568(7)2nd,PBLFraudulent use of personal identification information of an individual under the age of 18 by his or her parent, legal guardian, or person exercising custodial authority.
1132
 
827.03(2)1stAggravated child abuse.
1133
 
847.0145(1)1stSelling, or otherwise transferring custody or control, of a minor.
1134
 
847.0145(2)1stPurchasing, or otherwise obtaining custody or control, of a minor.
1135
 
859.011stPoisoning or introducing bacteria, radioactive materials, viruses, or chemical compounds into food, drink, medicine, or water with intent to kill or injure another person.
1136
 
893.1351stAttempted capital trafficking offense.
1137
 
893.135(1)(a)3.1stTrafficking in cannabis, more than 10,000 lbs.
1138
 
893.135(1)(b)1.c.1stTrafficking in cocaine, more than 400 grams, less than 150 kilograms.
1139
 
893.135(1)(c)1.c.1stTrafficking in illegal drugs, more than 28 grams, less than 30 kilograms.
1140
 
893.135(1)(d)1.c.1stTrafficking in phencyclidine, more than 400 grams.
1141
 
893.135(1)(e)1.c.1stTrafficking in methaqualone, more than 25 kilograms.
1142
 
893.135(1)(f)1.c.1stTrafficking in amphetamine, more than 200 grams.
1143
 
893.135(1)(h)1.c.1stTrafficking in gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), 10 kilograms or more.
1144
 
893.135(1)(j)1.c.1stTrafficking in 1,4-Butanediol, 10 kilograms or more.
1145
 
893.135(1)(k)2.c.1stTrafficking in Phenethylamines, 400 grams or more.
1146
 
896.101(5)(c)1stMoney laundering, financial instruments totaling or exceeding $100,000.
1147
 
896.104(4)(a)3.1stStructuring transactions to evade reporting or registration requirements, financial transactions totaling or exceeding $100,000.
1148
1149     Section 22.  This act shall take effect July 1, 2007.


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