Fla. Stat. 782.072
Vessel homicide

(1)

A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2)

A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if:At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; andThe person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 327.30(1).

This subsection does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death.

(a)

At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and

(b)

The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 327.30(1).

Source: Section 782.072 — Vessel homicide, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0782.­072 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 782.072. Vessel homicide's source at flsenate​.gov