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FL H0641

Bill

Status

Passed

6/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Regulatory Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Family Amusement Games Act" (Section 546.10, Florida Statutes) to regulate skill-based amusement games and machines, preventing expansion of casino-style gambling

  • Establishes three machine classifications: Type A (no prizes, up to 15 free replays only), Type B (awards coupons/points redeemable onsite for merchandise), and Type C (claw machines dispensing merchandise directly)

  • Sets maximum redemption value per coupon/point at $5.25, with annual inflation adjustments by the Department of Revenue beginning January 1, 2018

  • Restricts Type B and C machines to specific locations including arcade amusement centers (minimum 50 machines), bowling centers, truck stops, licensed lodging/food establishments, timeshare facilities, and veterans' organizations

  • Establishes escalating penalties for violations: second-degree misdemeanor for first offense, first-degree misdemeanor for second offense, and third-degree felony for third or subsequent offenses

Legislative Description

Amusement Games or Machines

Last Action

Chapter No. 2015-93

6/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Regulated Industries4/21/2015
Regulatory Affairs2/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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