Illegal dumping is enforced under Florida's litter law (FS 403.413) and by county Code Enforcement. Dumping up to 15 lbs / 27 cubic feet for non-commercial purposes is a $150 civil infraction; larger amounts are misdemeanors or third-degree felonies. Report dumping to Code Enforcement or the Sheriff's environmental unit.
Florida Statute 403.413(4) makes it unlawful to dump litter on public roads, waterways, or private property without consent. Penalties escalate by volume: not exceeding 15 pounds / 27 cubic feet (non-commercial) is a $150 civil penalty; over that but under 500 lbs / 100 cubic feet is a first-degree misdemeanor; over 500 lbs / 100 cubic feet, or any commercial dumping, is a third-degree felony. Santa Rosa County Code Enforcement lists illegal dumping among what it investigates, and dumping can be reported to Code Enforcement or the Sheriff's Office environmental unit (Environmental@srso.net / 850-981-2109).
FS 403.413(6): $150 civil infraction up to 15 lbs/27 cu ft; first-degree misdemeanor to 500 lbs/100 cu ft; third-degree felony above that or any commercial dumping.
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