A Day Without Lewd and Lascivious Behavior is Like a Day Without Sunshine

Our guest columnist is Chapter 798 of the Florida Statutes.

798.01 Living in open adultery.—Whoever lives in an open state of adultery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Where either of the parties living in an open state of adultery is married, both parties so living shall be deemed to be guilty of the offense provided for in this section.

798.02 Lewd and lascivious behavior.—If any man and woman, not being married to each other, lewdly and lasciviously associate and cohabit together, or if any man or woman, married or unmarried, engages in open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior, they shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

775.082 (4) A person who has been convicted of a designated misdemeanor may be sentenced as follows: (b) For a misdemeanor of the second degree, by a definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 60 days.

775.083 (1) A person who has been convicted of a noncriminal violation may be sentenced to pay a fine. Fines for designated crimes and for noncriminal violations shall not exceed: (e) $500, when the conviction is of a misdemeanor of the second degree or a noncriminal violation.

Unmarried? Living together? You’re breaking the law in Florida [McClatchy]