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Code · Florida · Title XLVI — Crimes · Chapter 790

790.221 Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty.

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(1)It is unlawful for any person to own or to have in his or her care, custody, possession, or control any short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun which is, or may readily be made, operable; but this section shall not apply to antique firearms.
(2)A person who violates this section commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 , s. 775.083 , or s. 775.084 .
(3)Firearms in violation hereof which are lawfully owned and possessed under provisions of federal law are excepted.
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