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FL H5203

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

State Administration and Technology Appropriations Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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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