FL S0268

Creates section 546.10 of Florida Statutes to authorize operation of skill-based amusement games or machines at specified locations, replacing previous regulations in section 849.161.

Defines Type 1 amusement games (offering free replays or redeemable coupons/points up to maximum value) and Type 2 amusement games (claw machines dispensing merchandise directly).

Establishes $5.25 as the initial maximum redemption value for coupons or points, with annual adjustments beginning September 30, 2017 based on Consumer Price Index inflation, rounded to nearest 5 cents.

Restricts Type 1 machines to timeshare facilities, licensed public lodging/food establishments, arcade centers, bowling centers, and truck stops; restricts Type 2 machines to those locations plus retailers and veterans' organizations with alcoholic beverage licenses.

Authorizes enforcement actions by the Attorney General, state attorneys, tribal governments, and certain state agencies, plus substantially affected residents or business owners within 5 miles; establishes penalties ranging from second-degree misdemeanor on first offense to third-degree felony for violations after two prior convictions.