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FL S1046
Bill
AI Summary
- Upgrades keeping a gambling house (s. 849.01) from a second-degree misdemeanor to a third-degree felony by adding a "knowingly" intent requirement and increasing the penalty
- Creates a tiered penalty structure for illegal slot machine possession, escalating from a first-degree misdemeanor to second- or third-degree felonies based on prior convictions, managerial role, and number of machines, with a 7-day cease-and-desist notice process from the Florida Gaming Control Commission or law enforcement
- Establishes a new crime of trafficking in slot machines or devices (more than 15 units) as a first-degree felony, with mandatory fines ranging from $100,000 (16-24 machines) to $500,000 (50+ machines), with fines deposited into the Pari-mutuel Wagering Trust Fund
- Creates new criminal offenses for transporting five or more persons to facilitate illegal gambling, advertising to promote illegal gambling, and making false statements about the legality of slot machines to facilitate their sale
- Expressly preempts regulation of gambling to the state, prohibiting counties and municipalities from enacting or enforcing local ordinances related to gaming, gambling, or lotteries except as provided by the State Constitution or general/special law
Legislative Description
Gaming Control
Last Action
Died in Messages
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/12/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government1/16/2024
Full Bill Text
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