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In Florida, stealing political campaign signs is a criminal offense treated as petty theft or misdemeanor theft, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500 for signs valued under $100. If the stolen property exceeds this value or involves multiple incidents, charges can escalate to a felony with more severe penalties. Additionally, if signs are taken from private property, the act may also constitute burglary or trespassing. It is important to note that placing signs on state or county road rights-of-way is illegal under Florida Statute 106.1435, meaning such signs are not protected from removal by authorities, though private citizens may still face tampering charges.
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If putting signs in illegal places such as state or county rights of way is punishable, then helping by removing these shouldn’t be against the law. So vigilantes who remove these are still in danger of arrest.
Must be same as ones put in front of supermarket and other tore lots in the grassy areas near the sidewalks. Have to wait 60 or 100 days for law enforcement to find time to get them—except they almost never do. We have apt. company signs all over the areas near the political ones. And others, too.