772.101 – Short Title.
772.101 Short title.—This chapter shall be known as the “Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices Act.” History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
772.102 – Definitions.
772.102 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Criminal activity” means to commit, to attempt to commit, to conspire to commit, or to solicit, coerce, or intimidate another person to commit: (a) Any crime that is chargeable by indictment or information under the following provisions: 1. Section 210.18, relating to evasion of payment of cigarette taxes. 2. Section 414.39, […]
770.01 – Notice Condition Precedent to Action or Prosecution for Libel or Slander.
770.01 Notice condition precedent to action or prosecution for libel or slander.—Before any civil action is brought for publication or broadcast, in a newspaper, periodical, or other medium, of a libel or slander, the plaintiff shall, at least 5 days before instituting such action, serve notice in writing on the defendant, specifying the article or broadcast […]
772.103 – Prohibited Activities.
772.103 Prohibited activities.—It is unlawful for any person: (1) Who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of criminal activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of such proceeds, or the proceeds derived from the investment or use […]
770.02 – Correction, Apology, or Retraction by Newspaper or Broadcast Station.
770.02 Correction, apology, or retraction by newspaper or broadcast station.— (1) If it appears upon the trial that said article or broadcast was published in good faith; that its falsity was due to an honest mistake of the facts; that there were reasonable grounds for believing that the statements in said article or broadcast were true; and […]
772.104 – Civil Cause of Action.
772.104 Civil cause of action.— (1) Any person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been injured by reason of any violation of the provisions of s. 772.103 shall have a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to minimum damages in the […]
770.03 – Civil Liability of Broadcasting Stations.
770.03 Civil liability of broadcasting stations.—The owner, lessee, licensee, or operator of a broadcasting station shall have the right, except when prohibited by federal law or regulation, but shall not be compelled, to require the submission of a written copy of any statement intended to be broadcast over such station 24 hours before the time of […]
772.11 – Civil Remedy for Theft or Exploitation.
772.11 Civil remedy for theft or exploitation.— (1) Any person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been injured in any fashion by reason of any violation of ss. 812.012-812.037 or s. 825.103(1) has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to […]
770.04 – Civil Liability of Radio or Television Broadcasting Stations; Care to Prevent Publication or Utterance Required.
770.04 Civil liability of radio or television broadcasting stations; care to prevent publication or utterance required.—The owner, licensee, or operator of a radio or television broadcasting station, and the agents or employees of any such owner, licensee or operator, shall not be liable for any damages for any defamatory statement published or uttered in or as […]
772.12 – Drug Dealer Liability Act.
772.12 Drug Dealer Liability Act.— (1) This section may be cited as the “Hugh O’Connor Memorial Act.” (2) A person, including any governmental entity, has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $1,000 and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate […]