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FL H1123
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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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
Full Bill Text
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