Nearly 30 New Florida Laws Take Effect Today. Here’s the Full List

New Florida Laws That Start In October

Normally, new laws passed in Florida take shape at the beginning of July, but there are now 30 new laws that begin this week. Sexual cyber harassment. New rules on sexual cyber harassment, which will make it a third-degree felony instead of a first-degree misdemeanor if it’s done for financial gain. The statute of limitations […] The post New Florida Laws That Start In October appeared first on Florida Daily.

A Look at New Laws Effective Oct. 1

By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix More than 20 new state laws take effect today, ranging from increased criminal penalties for restraining and abandoning animals during natural disasters to a ban on the sale and use of license plate flippers. Laws can take effect immediately upon being signed, on July 1 with the start of the state’s fiscal year, on Oct. 1, or even on Jan. 1. Many of the laws that take effect today change the state’s criminal …

New Florida laws taking effect October 1

On Wednesday, October 1, Florida residents will see nearly 30 new laws take effect that will change existing legislation in various areas: from business and housing taxes to animal welfare, mental health, and drone use. Below is an explanation of the most relevant laws.Seguir leyendo

Nearly 30 new Florida laws take effect today. Here’s the full list

Many of these laws either establish new crimes or impose harsher penalties for existing crimes.

A closer look at some of the new laws that take effect Oct. 1

"Trooper" via Leon County Humane Society Facebook.More than 20 new state laws take effect today, ranging from increased criminal penalties for restraining and abandoning animals during natural disasters to a ban on the sale and use of license plate flippers. Laws can take effect immediately upon being signed, on July 1 with the start of the state’s fiscal year, on Oct. 1, or even on Jan. 1. Many of the laws that take effect today change the stat…