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FL H5203
Bill
Status
Passed
4/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
State Administration and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Confiscated gaming machines and all money or things of value found therein shall be forfeited and deposited into the Florida Gaming Control Commission's Pari-Mutuel Wagering Trust Fund when the Commission is the seizing agency; otherwise, proceeds go to the county fine and forfeiture fund as under existing law.
- Proceeds from the sale or other disposition of property seized by the Florida Gaming Control Commission shall be deposited into the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Trust Fund, rather than the county fine and forfeiture fund.
- Proceeds accrued by the Florida Gaming Control Commission under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act shall be deposited into either the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Trust Fund (established by s. 550.0951(5)) or the Commission's Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund (established by s. 16.717), as applicable, to fund Commission operations.
- Seizures by municipal police officers within municipalities that have applicable forfeiture ordinances continue to be handled by the city attorney, with proceeds deposited into the city's general operating fund.
- Effective date is July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Property Seized by the Florida Gaming Control Commission
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-55
4/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Appropriations1/25/2024
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