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FL H1123

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Unlawfully selling alcoholic beverages at a commercial establishment or keeping/maintaining a place where alcoholic beverages are sold unlawfully is classified as a third-degree felony, with a mandatory fine of $5,000 to $10,000
  • A second or subsequent violation is elevated to a second-degree felony, with a mandatory fine of $15,000 to $20,000
  • Retains the existing second-degree misdemeanor penalty for selling alcoholic beverages without a license or possessing alcoholic beverages with intent to sell unlawfully outside a commercial establishment context
  • A place or premises with more than two unlawful alcoholic beverage sale violations within a 12-month period may be declared a public nuisance and abated through local administrative procedures under s. 893.138, F.S.
  • Effective date is July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Unlawful Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages

Last Action

Laid on Table

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/7/2024
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee1/9/2024

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