790.145 Crimes in pharmacies; possession of weapons; penalties. - Florida Statutes

790.145 Crimes in pharmacies; possession of weapons; penalties.

   (1) Unless otherwise provided by law, any person who is in possession of a concealed “firearm,” as defined in s. 790.001(6), or a “destructive device,” as defined in s. 790.001(4), within the premises of a “pharmacy,” as defined in chapter 465, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

   (2) The provisions of this section do not apply:

   (a) To any law enforcement officer;

   (b) To any person employed and authorized by the owner, operator, or manager of a pharmacy to carry a firearm or destructive device on such premises; or

   (c) To any person licensed to carry a concealed weapon.

History. s. 1, ch. 81-278; s. 2, ch. 90-124; s. 2, ch. 90-176.