2007 Florida Code
TITLE XLVI CRIMES
Chapter 860 OFFENSES CONCERNING AIRCRAFT, MOTOR VEHICLES, VESSELS, AND RAILROADS  
860.146   Fake airbags; junk-filled airbag compartment.

860.146  Fake airbags; junk-filled airbag compartment.--

(1)  As used in this section, the term:

(a)  "Fake airbag" means any item other than an airbag that was designed in accordance with federal safety regulations for a given make, model, and year of motor vehicle as part of a motor vehicle inflatable restraint system.

(b)  "Junk-filled airbag compartment" means an airbag compartment that is filled with any substance that does not function in the same manner or to the same extent as an airbag to protect vehicle occupants in a vehicle crash. The term does not include a compartment from which an airbag has deployed if there is no concealment of the deployment.

(2)  It is unlawful for anyone to knowingly purchase, sell, or install on any vehicle any fake airbag or junk-filled airbag compartment. Any person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 1, ch. 2001-85.

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