FL S0470

Authorizes law enforcement officers to issue civil citations instead of criminal charges for possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis by persons 18 years or older.

Establishes civil citation option for possession of drug paraphernalia used with cannabis, with civil fine of $100 plus court costs or alternative 10 hours of community service.

Limits individuals to a maximum of two civil citations under this provision, with violations contested in court subject to civil penalties up to $500 plus court costs.

Modifies Criminal Punishment Code minimum sentence requirements, reducing from 85 percent to 75 percent of sentence for nonviolent felonies as defined in s. 948.08(6)(a).

Revises incentive gain-time eligibility in the Department of Corrections, allowing up to 20 days per month of gain-time for nonviolent felonies (75 percent minimum serve) while maintaining 85 percent minimum for violent felonies.