Florida Law

[divemedic]

Just so all are aware, I recently went on a cruise. When arriving at the Seaport, we were asked if we had weapons in our vehicle (which we were parking in the Seaport long term parking lot), and were informed the possession of a weapon in the port is a felony. We wrote down the statute number we were given, and it seems that I was not aware of this restriction on concealed carry in Florida:

311.12

(7) Any person who has in his or her possession a concealed weapon, or who operates or has possession or control of a vehicle in or upon which a concealed weapon is placed or stored, while in a designated restricted area on seaport property commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. This subsection does not apply to active-duty certified federal or state law enforcement personnel, or persons so designated by the seaport director in writing.

 

[cbrgator]

Good to know. Thank you.

 

[MedWheeler]

They told you it's a felony, but the statute you quoted says it's a misdemeanor. Either way, yes, ports are excluded from legal possession laws, even those that address whether or not you can be prohibited from leaving it in a vehicle.
Good to know, though..

(BTW, that statute number is in the motor vehicle statutes, not in the weapons statutes, so that's why it's not as well known, I guess.)

 

[Titan6]

As if I needed another reason "not" to go on a cruise.....

 

[Dave P]

Good data. What is the punishment?

As I recall, if you violate the "carry your liscense with you " clause, you can get fined up to ... $25

 

[flrfh213]

unless it is a secured parking lot i think it is somthing to look into...

 

[Hungry Seagull]

Ports to the Sea are most definately not a place to carry a weapon onto. I used to work around ships long ago cutting teeth on the docks. No one gave a damn about me and my truck.

Now? There is no way in hell I will be permitted onto a Seaport without several layers of identification and several belts of increasing security protecting ships at the dock and other sensitive longshore and dock facilities.